Actually, the content discussed by Lynch and Lime is roughly the same. They have almost the same grasp of things, and Lynch did not conceal anything from Lime in this regard, like some data; he did not hide it.

But he understands better than Lime how to use this data and how to pique people's interest.

Lime's approach is to present a part of his advantages to these investors. In fact, he has done a lot of work.

He uses detailed numbers to give people a sense of reliability. In this era, most people have no special skills in mathematics, but they are all superstitious about math, including numbers.

The more numbers and the more precise the results, the more reliable people feel.

Lime wants to use data superior to others to demonstrate his merits. This approach... actually doesn't have much of a problem, but it is not suitable for a buyer's market.

Lynch is different. He does not put his things side by side with others for people to compare and choose from.

He shows them what they want, what they are interested in, and that is his brilliance.

Even educators know that interest is the best teacher, and it's the same for investors. It's better to give them what they want than have them compare.

People are already attracted by the bright future Lynch described. It only takes a few years to recoup the investment cost and then start making a profit—this is how most ordinary people calculate things.

Profit begins only after the investment cost is recovered.

But actually, this calculation is not correct, especially for industries like railways that have real value. It just changes the form of existence of the capital.

The investment money is right there, on the ground, laid as railway tracks. It exists all along, and it retains substantial value, increasing in worth as Nagariel's economy develops.

In other words, from the moment the railway starts operating, they are already making money.

And the rate of making money is very gratifying. Didn't Mr. Lynch just say it? The annual net interest rate is fifteen percent!

That's another notable characteristic of people; they only care about what they're interested in and believe it to be true.

Not far away, Penny was watching Lynch, smiling as he talked eloquently with others. Those people gathered around him, even though they were much older than Lynch, at this moment, some things had reversed.

"An excellent young man..." As Penny was watching Lynch intently, a lady noticed her distraction and said with a smile.

Being distracted at such an occasion is very impolite. If someone doesn't like chatting with others, they can find a corner to hold a plate and eat something, and others will naturally avoid them.

But once you join in social interactions, talking to people or doing something, spacing out at this moment is disrespectful to others.

Fortunately, that lady timely resolved Penny's erroneous action, not because she appreciated this young girl.

Any woman past middle age, entering rapid old age, would not like those young, vibrant girls because these girls have things they once had but would never regain.

This might be one of the few "impotent" aspects of money in its omnipotence; it cannot give people the divine power to regain youth, which those ladies dislike the most. They lost their youth, and even money seems powerless.

This lady helped the girl out of her small faux pas because she knows of Penny's relationship with Lynch. She understands that in bed, a woman's body is more effective for men than rational analysis. Those men, driven by hormones and impulses, would have their thoughts influenced by women, and this time, it was even...

She looked at Penny, a young, vibrant, lively, pretty girl.

Penny snapped back to herself and smiled apologetically, somewhat shy. She didn't quite know how to continue this conversation.

"I've met many outstanding young men these years, but one like Mr. Lynch is extremely rare. You should seize the opportunity and don't let go of this man, or you will regret it for a lifetime." The lady's words carried a sense of experience and wisdom.

Everyone has to lose their youth. If, upon losing youth, one can't exchange it for a bit of wealth, a bit of status, then... those years might have been wasted.

Penny was somewhat bewildered, "I don't know, ma'am, Lynch is not quite like the usual men..." She didn't know how to describe the feeling.

Ordinary men, especially young ones, similar in age to her, are like adolescent puppies. The first second they see her, they've probably already imagined the first position at night and desperately showcase their strengths in hopes of attracting her attention.

But Lynch is different. Lynch has a kind of playful sense about everything. Yes, playful. His gaze makes the girl feel that she might just be something, not someone, and it also makes her feel immature.

The lady beside her laughed, "Dear, when you have the power and higher status, you can do that: watch those men exhibit their best sides, dressing themselves up like products for you to choose from."

"Because choosing who, is your right; they can only try to please you."

"But if your status is not high enough, and you do not possess a dominant position in the relationship, then you should be the proactive one..."

In the hazy conversation, Penny unknowingly acquired a lot of new knowledge, even receiving a business card, reportedly from a very famous image consultant in Bupen, who was, of course, a woman.

The lady, who enjoyed a delightful conversation with Penny, told her that if she had time and was in Bupen, she could visit; many socialites and noble ladies had classes there.

Actually, what this lady referred to as an image consultant was more like a sex educator; women always understand a woman's abilities and limits and can understand men better.

They know how to give men the greatest satisfaction in this aspect, not only physically but also spiritually, like the feeling of being fulfilled in conquest.

They would teach each other some special techniques to keep men firmly by their side.

Some organizations have conducted surveys, compiling data, and if no major group companies suddenly went bankrupt, causing massive financial involvement, then the most financially involved cases each year are divorce cases.

So surrounding "rich people's marriage" and "rich people's families," an invisible, hidden industry chain has formed, including some agencies specializing in training girls and giving them opportunities to step in as third parties.

In this era, wherever there is money, there will be gold diggers, whether that place is a mountain valley in Nagariel or the curves of girls' bodies.

Soon, Lime took over hosting the conversation again. After Lynch chatted a bit and broke the ice, he excused himself. Sometimes, when dealing with these people, if you're too enthusiastic, they might think you're cheap and trying to empty their pockets.

In contrast, if you're indifferent, they might fear you'll leave them behind on the road to gaining more wealth. They'll hold their money in their hands, raise it above their heads, and ask you to take it.

Lynch chatted briefly with others. Not everyone attending this banquet was investors brought by Lime; some were hotel guests who had been living locally for some time but hadn't decided to do anything.

This is actually a very normal social process. In the Federation, and outside the Federation, some well-known hotels, if someone hosts a banquet, the host might also appropriately invite some guests who are currently staying in the hotel and are of sufficient standard to participate together.

The hotel's service department has people specializing in this, inviting suitable guests to participate in strangers' banquets. They have the guests' information and know whom to invite and whom not to invite.

A simple socialization round took a little over two hours, and unknowingly, the time reached nine o'clock. Lynch excused himself to leave a bit later than he had planned.

"Something on your mind?" Lynch, standing in the elevator, was untying his bow tie. He glanced at the girl who seemed preoccupied and casually asked.

"What?" The girl tilted her head to look at Lynch, "Yes... no, nothing."

The two hours of immersion had led the girl to some decisions in her heart. In fact, she already had similar thoughts; she just wasn't firm enough.

Through these interactions tonight, she gradually solidified her ideas. Everyone has to face some not-so-easy choices, no?

The girl's silence made Lynch stop speaking. He was just there to see the girl back to her room. Although it was in a hotel, it didn't mean it was absolutely safe. Sometimes danger lurks in the safe corners.

With a ding, the elevator doors slowly opened, and the two walked out one after the other, finding the door number to Penny's room.

The door was easily opened. At this time, there weren't card swipe or insert card-style keys and electric locks; it was still somewhat old-fashioned keys.

Once the door opened, the girl stood inside, turned around, lowered her head, seemingly with something to say, causing Lynch to not leave immediately.

Although sometimes, he's not much different from a jerk, he mostly is very gentlemanly.

He was quietly waiting for the girl to say something or say goodbye.

This relative silence lasted less than a minute. With a ding, the elevator's stopping sound rang out again.

As soon as the elevator doors opened, a lady saw in the corridor not far away, in a certain room, a pair of hands stretched out to pull in the boy smiling at the doorway.

"Oh, what a lovely young man..." she smiled, seemingly reminiscing, or perhaps marveling.

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