Chapter 2106: Chapter 2106: What Would Lin Yi Do?

Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

The people in the room fell silent, all becoming aware of the gravity of the situation.

If Lingyun Group were just an ordinary company, there wouldn’t be much to fear.

However, with the addition of his position in the Central Guards Brigade, the matter had to be approached cautiously.

“We have no objections, then,” Dirk said.

“But I believe Wendevi is right. Shen Tianzhuo is an incredibly capable individual. He once held the position of Senior Vice President at Microsoft. His talent belongs to the world. If he returns to Huaxia with sufficient financial backing, there will be future breakthroughs in technology, which could pose a significant threat.”

“Rest assured, I will take care of this matter,” Helice said with a smile.

“As senior members of the Freemasons, I will spare no effort to help you resolve this issue.”

Everyone nodded in agreement, and no further words were exchanged.

“If there are no other questions, let’s head down now. The banquet is about to begin,” Helice said seductively.

“But don’t forget to sign the agreement. That’s the main event of tonight.”

“Don’t worry, no problem,” Lee Yongchul said.

“I can’t wait to attend the banquet.”

“I suppose you’re eager to see that woman?” said the young white man standing next to Lee Yongchul.

His name was Bowen, the son of the CEO of Micron and the general manager of Micron Storage.

Lee Yongchul patted him on the shoulder. “Relax. Once I succeed, I’ll share her with you.”

“Isn’t that easy? This is Lundun, after all,” Bowen laughed loudly.

“We make the rules and laws here. As long as I want it, I can do anything, including buying someone’s dignity. It’s just a pity that person named Lin Yi didn’t come.”

“Don’t worry. Sooner or later, you’ll meet him. Haha…”

Afterward, the group gradually left the room.

At that moment, in the main hall on the first floor, melodious music played, and men and women danced gracefully in the center. The atmosphere of the banquet was especially harmonious.

In one corner of the hall, Shen Tianzhuo stood in a well-tailored suit, holding a glass of red wine. From time to time, he waved to others, but his expression quickly returned to a calm demeanor.

Ji Qingyan wore a black evening gown. The style was not particularly stunning, and it even looked somewhat plain.

But even so, the dress on her made her stand out distinctively.

“Dr. Shen, what are you thinking about?” Ji Qingyan asked.

Shen Tianzhuo paused. “I was wondering how President Lin would handle this if he were here.”

Saying that Lin Yi was the spiritual pillar of the Lingyun Group was no exaggeration.

In times of difficulty, they would instinctively think of Lin Yi.

Ji Qingyan remained silent because she was thinking the same thing.

If Lin Yi were here, how would he handle this?

But the two of them were merely speculating. If Lin Yi’s thoughts were that easy to predict, perhaps he wouldn’t hold his current position.

“I can’t shake the feeling that this is a conspiracy deliberately aimed at the Lingyun Group,” Ji Qingyan said.

“I feel the same way,” Shen Tianzhuo agreed.

“Even though we’ve developed a five-nanometer lithography machine, it only has a certain market share domestically. It hasn’t fully penetrated the international market. We shouldn’t pose a threat to these people yet. Their actions seem overly aggressive.”

“Could it be that they’re afraid Lingyun Group will grow too fast? I don’t believe these people have that kind of foresight.”

“It’s indeed unlikely,” Shen Tianzhuo said.

“So far, they still hold the technological barriers to lithography machines. There are many ways to restrict Lingyun Group. There’s no need for such drastic measures. This would affect them as well. There could indeed be a conspiracy here, but we’re still in the dark about it.”

Ji Qingyan said nothing more. She knew that trade between the two countries was at a sensitive stage.

The best way to suppress Huaxia was to strike at promising national enterprises, and without a doubt, Lingyun Group was one of them.

Caught in this struggle, Lingyun Group was very likely to become a casualty in this conflict.

But as Dr. Shen said, even if they wanted to target Lingyun Group, this method didn’t seem right.

Capital always seeks profit. Using such a self-damaging strategy to deal with competitors didn’t align with capitalist interests.

Even she wouldn’t use such a method in business competition.

This was also the part that Ji Qingyan couldn’t quite understand.

At that moment, the music in the hall abruptly stopped. The crowd’s attention turned toward the staircase, where they saw Wendevi, Dirk, and others descending from upstairs.

Upon seeing these individuals, the wealthy guests who had been dancing moments ago now smiled and began gravitating toward them.

These people were the leading figures in the semiconductor industry. Each of them had the power to influence the entire field, so many of the businessmen present hoped to build closer ties with them, which would be immensely beneficial for their own companies’ development.

Wendevi and Dirk did not hold back their smiles, warmly greeting the crowd and behaving very amicably.

Ji Qingyan, seated at a distance, observed coldly, her expression unmoved.

She knew exactly what their appearance signified, and it was also the very purpose of this banquet.

It was simply to take this opportunity to announce to everyone present—and to the entire industry—the new agreements and structure within the semiconductor industry. This would be used to eliminate other competitors in the field, or more precisely, Lingyun Group!

At the same time, hotel staff brought up over a dozen tables to the stage and prepared microphones.

The secretaries of Wendevi and Dirk placed stacks of documents and agreements on the tables, as if they would be used shortly.

After a few minutes of pleasantries, Wendevi took the lead, stepping onto the center stage with a microphone in hand. Smiling, he said,

“My friends, the proposal to restructure the semiconductor agreement has officially passed. Next, we will formally sign this agreement. I believe this new agreement will be a monumental achievement of the century. It may even mark the Third Industrial Revolution. Its changes will transform the world. Now, I invite everyone to witness this historic moment with me.”

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd in the banquet hall burst into applause, while Wende Bi and the others smiled.

Because soon, they would reap the rewards from across the globe.

Standing below the stage, Evans and Helice smiled as well. Everything was proceeding as they had planned, which was exactly what they wanted to see.

But at that moment, an unexpected voice rang out, forceful and resounding.

“We, Lingyun Group, do not agree to this agreement!”