At thirty, I started my comeback from the intelligence system.

Technical Director?

He really got promoted?

And so fast?

Although Chen Geng already knew this from intelligence reports, he still felt a surge of excitement when he heard Wang Zhenye confirm it with his own ears.

"Thank you, Mr. Wang, for your guidance! Thank you, Mr. Liang, for your support! I will certainly live up to your expectations and, under Mr. Wang's leadership, do an even better job in the future!"

"Okay, okay! I believe you! Go get busy, prepare the proposal for the Starry Sky project, and also prepare for next week when it's Director Chen's turn!"

Chen Geng thanked him again and left the vice president's office with high spirits.

Watching Chen Geng's departing figure, Wang Zhenye's smile slowly faded, his brows furrowed slightly, and he sat back down in his chair.

He picked up the internal phone, hesitated for a moment, and then put it down.

Technical Director... This appointment was made directly by the group's human resources department and copied to several directors.

Liang Dan had previously told me she wanted to promote Chen Geng, but given her influence, it seems unlikely that it would be so easy for her to push a junior employee to a promotion so quickly and directly in the group's personnel department, and even clearly define his responsibilities.

Could it be that someone higher up in the group has taken notice of Chen Geng?

Because he resolved Star Media's crisis?

But the plan hasn't been finalized yet, and the outcome is unknown... Or is it that Chen Geng has an unfathomable background that even Liang Dan doesn't fully understand?

What exactly did this person rely on to rise to power so quickly?

Could it be that he is truly... a person with great fortune?

He shook his head, no longer thinking about it, but his respect and fear of Chen Geng deepened even further.

Rumors always spread very quickly.

In the CFO's office, Li Qianqian had just hung up a debt collection call and was rubbing her temples in frustration.

The assistant quietly came in and whispered the rumor.

Li Qianqian was stunned at first, then her eyes suddenly lit up, flashing a light that was a mixture of greed and excitement!

Technical Director? At my level? No, possibly even more powerful!

He was in charge of such a huge project for Starry Sky Media... a golden opportunity!

This is practically a stepping stone tailor-made for my plans!

I used to think 300,000 was too little for him, but now that he's in a higher position, he has access to more funds and projects, and he has more room to "manipulate" things in the future!

We need to speed things up and quickly use the "high returns" of that 300,000 "investment" to firmly bind him and lure him into an even bigger trap!

Next time, it won't be 300,000, it will be 3 million!

But then, a chilling coldness rose from the bottom of my heart.

Wait... he rose through the ranks so quickly?

On what grounds?

Just because he got Zheng Baichuan on board?

That Zheng Baichuan is notoriously difficult to deal with, and he also believes in feng shui... Does Chen Geng really understand this?

Or does he have someone backing him?

If it's true... then Chen Geng will no longer be the insignificant character he used to be, someone you could manipulate and discard at will.

In the unlikely event—and I mean in the unlikely event—that something goes wrong with my embezzlement of the "Star Shine" prepayment through him, or that he discovers something...

Now that he has power, he may have someone backing him up, and he might retaliate...

She felt a pang of heart palpitation.

"We can't worry about that now! The die is cast! We have to drag him into this mess and tie him to the same boat! Once he takes the money, we'll have a shared secret!"

Li Qianqian gritted her teeth, a desperate glint reappearing in her eyes.

At this moment, Chen Geng was at his workstation, frantically brainstorming details of the "Sun, Moon and Stars" plan, with the guidance of Lan Yuhe.

The joy of his promotion was quickly overshadowed by the pressing task ahead. He knew that the real test would be the design plan he would produce three days later, one that would impress both Zheng Baichuan and Lan Yuhe and perfectly avoid policy risks.

"Brother Geng, is what they're saying true? You're really going to be the CTO?"

As it was almost time to leave work, Wei Songqi sidled up to Chen Geng, lowered his voice, and couldn't contain his excitement.

Chen Geng looked up from his computer, glanced at the apprentice he had personally trained, and smiled:

"Songqi, focus on your work and ignore the gossip. You'll find out what you need to know in time."

"Great! Geng-ge! I get it! We absolutely have to celebrate when it's officially announced!"

He paused, a look of disdain mixed with satisfaction on his face. "Some people are truly blind; they're probably kicking themselves now!"

Chen Geng knew he was referring to Su Qingqing, but he just smiled faintly and didn't respond.

"Alright, go ahead and get busy. We need to work on the Starry Sky Media proposal as soon as possible."

"Alright! Don't worry, Brother Geng, just let me know if there's any hard or tiring work to do!"

Wei Songqi left happily.

Chen Geng watched his retreating figure, feeling a warmth in his heart. He checked the time and, seeing it was almost time, packed his things to leave work.

6 PM, Wanda Plaza.

An atmosphere of refined materialism and vanity permeates this place.

Su Qingqing linked arms with Niu Dan, wearing her newly bought high heels, and walked past the windows of luxury stores.

She was wearing the latest Balenciaga dress, carrying an LV bag, and her makeup was perfect. She deliberately imitated the gait and expression of a socialite in a TV series.

"Dandan, look at this bag. Young Master Lu said it's too old-fashioned and doesn't suit me. He told me to choose one I like."

Su Qingqing seemed to be complaining, but actually pointed to a limited edition item with an astonishing price in the shop window with a showy expression.

Niu Dan's eyes lit up, and his tone was exaggerated:

"Wow! Young Master Lu is so good to you! Qingqing, you've really risen to the top! The Lu family is a true elite family! Young Master Lu is over thirty and still unmarried, a true diamond bachelor! You'd better seize this opportunity!"

Su Qingqing was secretly pleased, but outwardly she feigned composure and "sobriety":

"What 'phoenix' nonsense? I know my own worth. Someone like Young Master Lu, what beautiful women wouldn't be around him?"

"I'd be content if I could follow him, broaden my horizons, gain some practical benefits, and have him put in a good word for me at the company to help me get a promotion. Marrying into a wealthy family? I'm divorced and come from an ordinary family; I wouldn't even dare to dream of it."

"Oh, Qingqing, how can you be so spineless!"

Niu Dan immediately switched to "female mentor" mode, brainwashing her with spittle flying everywhere.

"So what if you're divorced? It means you've left that jerk and started a new life!"

"So what if we come from ordinary families? True love transcends everything!"

"Look at those novels, how many wealthy CEOs fall for Cinderella-like girls, just because they're innocent and unpretentious!"

"You're much cleaner than those flashy, cheap women! What kind of women hasn't Young Master Lu seen? Maybe he likes someone like you—experienced, not clingy, and sensible!"

"You need to find a way to showcase your unique charm and captivate him! Make him unable to leave you!"

"By then, forget about money and position; becoming Mrs. Lu will be within your reach! For the rest of your life, you'll be someone of high status!"

Su Qingqing was moved by Niu Dan's words, and her face flushed. She seemed to already see herself standing next to Lu Shiming, adorned with jewels, receiving the envy of everyone.

She bit her lip, her eyes burning with even greater ambition: "Really... is it possible?"

"Of course! It's all about effort! We need to plan this out carefully..."