Qiao Yu, Iris' financial manager, raised an eyebrow in both surprise and intrigue before taking out a small notebook and a pen from his suit's breast pocket to jot down some notes during her presentation. Atty. Hong Shoaqiang didn't have much of a reaction from Iris' declaration but he leaned slightly forward and listened more attentively.
Jin Liwei remained silent but his presence alone was enough for Iris to feel supported. She drew out more confidence from him in addition to her own belief that her business plan would be successful.
At the moment, it was Grandpa Lu—no, it was Professor Lu who had the most intimidating presence out of everyone. Even Iris couldn't help but feel pressured. However, she didn't allow the pressure to overwhelm her. Instead, she used it to propel her confidence during the entire presentation.
