Sunlight streamed through the venetian blinds of the conference room, casting golden bars of light across the meeting table. Yet this bright illumination failed to dispel the tension and gravity thick in the air. Lin Yu had arrived early at the seminar venue, dressed in a simple, dark suit. His expression was slightly weary, but his gaze remained resolute. This seminar was of paramount importance to him; he hoped to use the opportunity to have a candid exchange with the traditional business owners opposed to the reform plan, dispel their doubts, and pave the way for the reform's advancement.
Inside the conference room stood a long, oval meeting table surrounded by neatly arranged chairs. Lin Yu sat at one end while his assistants bustled about, laying out documents detailing every aspect of the reform plan, its expected outcomes, and specific support measures for traditional businesses. Every single page embodied the painstaking effort of Lin Yu and his team. As time passed, the business owners opposed to the reform walked into the conference room one after another. Moving in small groups and murmuring among themselves, dissatisfaction and skepticism written across their faces, they took their seats around the table.
Zhao Hong strode into the room as a prominent representative of the opposition camp. Tall and imposing in a crisp, designer suit, he wore an air of unquestionable authority. He walked straight to the seat opposite Lin Yu and slammed his briefcase down onto the …
Chapter 125