Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation
When the old professor shouted again, the students in the auditorium turned to look at Ning Yao and Clarence.
âMr. He, let me do itâ¦â Ning Yao had been listening to the lecture, so she should be able to answer the question and was ready to do so in Clarenceâs stead.
Just as she was about to stand up, Clarence pulled her back into her seat.
The manâs eyes were still a little drowsy and his entire body felt tired, but he still exuded a cold and oppressive aura.
The moment Clarence stood up, the girls in the hall let out muffled shrieks.
âHeâs so handsome! Which department is he from?â
âI donât know. Iâve never seen him before.â
âProfessor Jin, this question is too difficult. I heard that Great Wall Groupâs merger and acquisition case was a malicious one. There was no news on the internet. There must be some inside story.â
âYes, and so how would you answer my question, then?â
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Ning Yao was trying to find more information about Professor Jinâs question on her phone so that she could give Clarence some hints. She seemed even more nervous than him.
Professor Jin looked at Clarence sternly and said, âTell me, why wasnât Great Wall Group acquired by many internet companies but by an unknown small company instead?â
âTo take advantage of the situation? Itâs a mutually-beneficial deal. Why do you make it sound like a robbery?â Clarence sneered.
Everyone present was amused while Professor Jinâs face turned red as he coughed a few times. He said unhappily, âIf it wasnât for the special means used, how could a small company compete with other well-known companies?â
âYouâre wrong.âClarence sounded lazy yet certain. âAlthough many companies wanted to take advantage of Great Wall Groupâs management turmoil, Great Wall Group was an old family business. They valued the companyâs independence very much. At that time, the companies on the market that had the ability to acquire Great Wall Group conflicted with the groupâs values. That was why Great Wall Group chose a newly established small company. They thought that if this new company doesnât have the ability to take over Great Wall Group, the group can still maintain their independence in the future. â
Clarenceâs explanation was clear and logical. Moreover, he had revealed some information that had never been reported in the news.
Thus, everyone listened very seriously.
Professor Jin was also stunned. âHow did you know?â
âI guessed.â Clarenceâs lips curved into a smile.
Clarenceâs nonchalant response made Professor Jin so angry that he fell speechless for a moment. Then, he retorted, âSo youâre essentially talking nonsense? There isnât even any evidenceâ¦â
âI simply analyzed and deduced things based on the situation at the time. How can you call it nonsense? Moreover, at that time, many companies in the country were using the IP of Great Wall Group as the foundation of their chip business. This put Great Wall Group in full control of negotiations. If it was a forced malicious acquisition, Great Wall Group would not have conceded.â
Everyone in the hall started whispering to each other â they were gradually getting more convinced that Clarenceâs explanation was more reliable than Professor Jinâs.
Professor Jin stood awkwardly on the stage. After a long time, he sighed and helplessly admitted that Clarence might be right.
Ning Yao wasnât expecting Professor Jin to accept Clarenceâs response so quickly. She began to pull at Clarenceâs sleeve happily as she looked at him with bright eyes. âMr. He, youâre so amazing. Even Professor Jin said you were right.â
Clarence sat down, still looking a little tired. When he turned and saw Ning Yaoâs lovely smile, he couldnât help himself from reaching out and pinching her cheek. âOf course Iâm not wrong.â
There was a hint of pride in the manâs eyes.
Ning Yao had never met such an outstanding and domineering man in her life. The charm he had in her eyes made him look like he was glowing.
âSo, in the future, if thereâs anything you donât understand, you can ask me.â Clarence felt a sense of satisfaction he had never felt before when he saw the admiration in Ning Yaoâs eyes.
The feeling of being admired by his future wife was great.
When the lecture ended, Ning Yao was about to leave with Clarence when a few girls walked up to them with blushing faces and asked, âHey, your speech just now was wonderful. We are also a little curious about this case. Can we discuss this further?â
To put it bluntly, they just wanted his contact information.