After much contemplation, he finally made a decision, choosing the first option.

Then, under Zhuge Xiyu's eager gaze, Chen Zheng spoke, "I wholeheartedly agree with your proposal. Regarding the Beautifying Cream, you and your Yan Shuiyu will be fully responsible for it from now on!"

Upon hearing this, Zhuge Xiyu couldn't contain her joy and thanked him profusely. "Thank you for your trust, Master Chen!"

At this crucial moment, Chen Zheng waved his hand slightly before revealing a shocking piece of news.

"This is just the tip of the iceberg. I currently control 400 billion in capital flow in the stock market, and I will soon inject all of it into Yan Shuiyu.

"My goal is to make Yan Shuiyu the leader of the domestic market within three months. Then, over the next two years, I will lead it to surpass the Lan Luozi Company."

"What?" Zhuge Xiyu asked in astonishment, unable to believe her ears.

Zhu Tuyuan and Pan Ziying were also stunned, deeply shaken by the news. Four hundred billion in capital, taking over the domestic market within three months, and surpassing the Lan Luozi Company in two years—what grand ambition!

Pan Ziying suddenly understood why Chen Zheng had made such a request; it was a sign of his absolute confidence in the Beautifying Cream.

Were we wrong? she silently asked herself.

"Do you lack confidence?" Chen Zheng's voice cut through the shock, pulling everyone's attention back to reality.

Zhuge Xiyu took a deep breath, calming her emotions like the placid surface of a lake, and softly replied, "I don't."

Chen Zheng nodded slightly and gestured for Zhuge Xiyu to see the guests out. "Please show our guests the door."

Zhuge Xiyu understood immediately and responded respectfully, "President Pan, Mr. Zhu, this way, please."

A trace of concern flickered in Pan Ziying's eyes as she asked Chen Zheng one last time, "Mr. Chen, have you really thought this through?"

Chen Zheng remained silent, his thoughts inscrutable.

Pan Ziying sighed. "I understand. Let's go."

She and Zhu Tuyuan left together. Zhuge Xiyu personally escorted them to the door and watched them drive away before she returned to the villa.

[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing the selection. Reward granted: Zhuge Xiyu's absolute loyalty.]

From that moment on, Zhuge Xiyu would become Chen Zheng's capable assistant, her loyalty as eternal as a diamond. However, she was unaware of this. In her heart, she had just silently sworn to dedicate her entire being to Chen Zheng.

When she returned to the villa, Chen Zheng had already prepared the formula for the Beautifying Cream.

"This is the formula for the Beautifying Cream. It details every single step!"

Zhuge Xiyu eagerly took the formula and began to study it earnestly.

"Chinese medicinal herbs... It's all Chinese medicinal herbs!" she marveled at the discovery as if she had found a new continent.

"Is there something special about that?" Chen Zheng asked curiously.

Zhuge Xiyu explained with the excitement of an explorer, "Master Chen, the current cosmetics market is like a gold mine, with most products based on various plant extracts mixed with all kinds of chemical compounds! But your formula is made of purely natural Chinese medicinal herbs. This means we can use these precious herbs as our primary ingredients.

"With these raw materials, we can create a variety of cosmetic masterpieces with specific proportions and techniques, just like an artist. We can even add some harmless, extraordinary elements to create truly side-effect-free cosmetics!

"This kind of cosmetic won't just bring beauty—it will have incredibly powerful effects! Once it hits the market, the entire industry will be shaken to its core!"

A fervent light flickered in Zhuge Xiyu's eyes.

Though Chen Zheng didn't fully understand the technicalities, he could feel that this Beautifying Cream could be a true phenomenon, like a meteor streaking across the night sky to illuminate the entire world.

"Good. Go make this dream a reality," Chen Zheng said with a nod. "No matter what difficulties or challenges arise, I will be here to support you. I'll inject the capital into Yan Shuiyu as soon as I acquire the shares."

"Yes!" Zhuge Xiyu's voice was firm and powerful.

She clutched the formula to her chest, cherishing it like a priceless work of art. After giving Chen Zheng a deep, meaningful look, she departed, her heart filled with anticipation. She couldn't wait to return to Yan Shuiyu and unleash her talents.

Yan Shuiyu's headquarters was not in Yun City but in the bustling Haitian City, a metropolis that ranked alongside Magic Capital as a top-tier city. Although it couldn't match the Imperial Capital in terms of business and political power, Haitian City's status was by no means inferior.

Zhuge Xiyu quickly boarded her flight. Gazing at the receding Yun City skyline, she whispered softly, "I will be back, and I will show you all the shocking power of the Beautifying Cream." The airplane soared into the sky like a giant bird, leaving Yun City in the distance.

「Meanwhile, at a grand hotel in Yun City, Pan Ziying initiated another video call.」

The faces in the meeting room were the same, but now they all bore grave and somber expressions.

"How did it go?" someone asked eagerly the moment the call connected.

"We failed. Chen Zheng turned us down and gave the Beautifying Cream to Yan Shuiyu."

"Yan Shuiyu? Isn't that the very company he was sanctioning?" someone in the meeting room asked in surprise.

Pan Ziying confirmed in a decisive tone, "That's right, Yan Shuiyu. He even publicly declared he would pour 400 billion into the company. His goal is to dominate the domestic market in just three months and surpass us in two years! I can't say if that goal is too ambitious, but I believe he lacks the funds to support such a venture."

The atmosphere in the meeting room instantly turned to ice.

After a long moment, someone hesitantly spoke up, "You might be mistaken. He has the funds."

Pan Ziying looked astounded. "How would you know that?"

The person didn't answer directly, instead saying slowly, "Actually, we've already agreed to let him cash out to raise the capital. Because of his massive sell-off, the Lan Luozi stock price has dropped significantly."

Pan Ziying was in shock. "His 400 billion came from that? But… why would you agree to it?"

The executive offered no explanation, merely stating, "There are some things we are forced to do."

Then, Pan Ziying asked doubtfully, "But he only owns thirty percent of the shares, right? Where did he get 400 billion?"

The executive responded calmly, "He actually owns forty percent. Just yesterday, he acquired another ten percent of our shares so swiftly that it caught us completely off guard."

Pan Ziying couldn't believe her ears. "Is this man a god? How can he be so terrifying?"

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