“Let’s begin the meeting,” Song Zhenkun said.
A middle-aged man seated in the center of the long conference table stood up, picked up the remote control, and turned on the projector.
“Everyone, today’s meeting is about the investment decision for the East District commercial complex project.”
A slide appeared on the screen, filled densely with text and data.
The man began his presentation.
“This project is located in the core area of the East District and is planned as an integrated complex combining retail, office, and hotel functions.”
“We have conducted three months of due diligence. The project’s qualifications, background, and past performance all meet our investment standards.”
He spoke fluently, citing figures effortlessly, clearly well prepared.
“The total investment required is one hundred million yuan. As investors, we will hold a 30 percent stake.”
“Based on our projections, once completed, the project is expected to generate a net profit of five hundred million yuan within three years, a 500 percent return.”
He paused and looked toward Song Zhenkun.
“President Song, this is a highly quality project. We recommend investing.”
Song Zhenkun leaned back in his chair, his eyes bright as he looked at the data on the screen.
One hundred million in exchange for five hundred million.
A 500 percent return.
Indeed, very tempting. The other executives nodded in agreement.
“I’ve heard of this project. The East District location is excellent.”
“I also checked the developer’s background. It’s reliable.”
“This is such a good opportunity. If we didn’t have connections with them, we wouldn’t even get a chance to invest.”
“President Song, I think we should proceed.”
Listening to everyone’s opinions, Song Zhenkun’s brows gradually relaxed.
He opened his mouth, about to speak.
“I don’t think this is a good investment.”
A young woman’s voice suddenly rang out in the meeting room.
Everyone turned to look at Song Tang.
Even Song Zhenkun looked surprised.
Today, not only had his daughter stopped playing on her phone, she had also actively joined the company’s decision-making discussion.
The middle-aged executive presenting paused slightly, then smiled at Song Tang.
“Vice President Song, please feel free to share your opinion.”
His tone was polite, but a hint of indifference flashed in his eyes.
Calling her Vice President Song was purely out of respect for President Song.
A nominal position she rarely worked in, a young lady who had never properly come to work and was known only for eating, drinking, and enjoying life.
What could she possibly understand?
The other executives thought the same.
But Song Zhenkun turned to Song Tang with encouraging eyes.
“Go ahead, Tangtang. Say whatever you think.”
Song Tang stood up and walked toward the projector.
She pointed at the data on the screen.
“First, I’ve looked into the project developer’s background.”
“The legal representative of this company previously handled a similar project in another city five years ago. That project was left unfinished, and investors lost everything.”
The middle-aged executive’s expression shifted slightly.
“That’s impossible,” he said. “Our due diligence report shows all their past projects were successful.”
Song Tang glanced at him.
“Did your due diligence cover their current team, or all their projects over the past five years?”
The executive opened his mouth but said nothing.
“Second,” Song Tang continued, pointing at another slide of data, “you say the East District location is good, but have you considered that in two years the subway line will be rerouted, reducing foot traffic there by 30 percent?”
Everyone froze. How could she even know such insider-level information?
“Third,” Song Tang said calmly, “one of the project’s partner companies is currently under investigation. If that company is implicated, this project will be affected as well.”
The room fell silent. Several executives exchanged glances.
The middle-aged executive’s smile stiffened slightly.
“Vice President Song,” he cleared his throat, “we can explain all these points.”
“First, the failed project did exist, but it was due to poor market conditions, not the developer. They later handled it well, and all investors were compensated.”
“Second, we have heard about the subway rerouting, but it is only a rumor. There is no official confirmation.”
“Third, that related company is indeed under investigation, but it has nothing to do with the specific entity we are working with. Legally, they are independent.”
He finished speaking and looked at Song Tang, waiting for her response.
Song Tang looked at him and curved her lips slightly.
“First, poor market conditions are not an excuse. If they cannot manage a project properly and still cause investors to lose everything, that shows their risk control is flawed.”
“Second, I got the subway rerouting information from a friend who works at the planning bureau. She confirmed it herself. Construction starts next year.”
That friend was Cen Zhi. She had just messaged her to confirm it.
“Third, they may be legally independent, but the actual controlling party is the same. If the related company collapses, do you really think this one will remain untouched?”
The executive opened his mouth but could not respond.
The conference room was so quiet that only breathing could be heard.
Song Zhenkun looked at Song Tang, his eyes growing more and more surprised.
These points were logical, well-reasoned, and clearly structured.
Since when did his daughter understand all this?
Song Tang turned to him.
“Dad, this project carries too much risk. I don’t recommend investing.”
After a brief silence, Song Zhenkun nodded.
“Follow Vice President Song’s suggestion. We are dropping this project.”
The middle-aged executive’s smile froze completely.
He had spent months on this project, and it was now rejected with just a few sentences from her?
He swallowed his frustration and forced a smile.
“Understood, President Song.”
Another executive beside him could not hold back.
“President Song, Vice President Song does make valid points,” he said, “but this project is highly competitive right now. If we don’t invest, others will take it quickly.”
“Vice President Song is still young. Her judgment may not be fully accurate…”
His meaning was obvious.
How old was Song Tang?
She had never worked a proper day in her life.
Could she really be trusted to reject such a profitable project with just a few words?
But Song Zhenkun waved his hand.
“Follow Vice President Song’s decision.”
The man opened his mouth, exchanged a look with the middle-aged executive, then said nothing more.
Song Zhenkun picked up the documents and stood.
“Let’s end the meeting here.”
After the meeting ended, everyone gradually left.
The middle-aged executive and the man who supported him walked to the back.
“Old Zhou,” the man lowered his voice, “President Song is completely blinded by his daughter. There’s no saving him. He rejected such a big project without hesitation.”
Old Zhou said nothing, his expression dark.
Song Zhenkun was indeed overly indulgent toward his daughter, which was why he had not argued earlier.
But this matter could not end like this.
“Company decisions are not child’s play. This affects all shareholders. We should let them know.”
The other man nodded. “Agreed.”
The two of them walked out of the conference room.
In the CEO’s office, Song Zhenkun sat on the sofa, still looking at his daughter with undisguised excitement.
“Tangtang, how did you think of all that just now?”
“Where did you hear about the subway rerouting? And the failed project from before, how did you know about it?”
“You normally don’t care about these things at all.”
Song Tang replied calmly, “I just looked into it.”