Chapter 116: We All Know

Ding ding ding...

Heidi's phone received several messages in quick succession.

Liu Di didn't say a word but gestured for Heidi to check her phone.

With a puzzled expression, Heidi took out her phone and saw a file sent by Liu Di through the Gemini app.

She clicked to open it.

It was an analysis report.

The document detailed an analysis of ten top startup companies selected during a recent fundraising roadshow hosted by the Shanghai Finance Association.

These companies had all been through rigorous screening processes, and each was considered outstanding in terms of business model, team, and market potential.

In Liu Di's report, however, half of these companies were deemed flawed and immediately dismissed.

Of the remaining five, two were labeled mediocre, and three were deemed worthy of investment.

One of these three companies was even predicted to become a unicorn, with a future market value reaching hundreds of billions.

Heidi's brows furrowed as she read on.

The results in Liu Di's report were completely at odds with industry predictions.

Moreover, one of the companies Liu Di criticized was a key investment target for Heidi's firm this year.

Yet, the more she read, the more surprised she became.

"Unmanned Fresh Food Vending Machines: This model is only suitable for first-tier cities. In second- and third-tier cities, consumer acceptance would take at least three years to cultivate, preventing rapid expansion."

"Genetic Cancer Risk Monitoring: The company's so-called core technology was actually researched in the Americas three years ago. Due to its low accuracy, the market validation failed, rendering it unprofitable."

"Capsule Fitness Pods: The company has severely misreported its operating costs. The actual profit margin is negative. This is a classic case of burning money to create inflated data and attract investment."

"Black Box Virtual KTV: This project is innovative, with deep technical barriers. It caters to the hidden desires of young consumers and is on the verge of securing support from a major platform, making it the most promising project."

Conclusion: Three companies are worth investing in, with a total investment of several billion, securing an average equity stake of 20%-30%. The first-year return rate is estimated to be 700%-1300%!

Heidi was stunned for ten minutes.

All the analysis was backed by detailed evidence.

Each argument was almost irrefutable.

Every forecast and prediction was based on a deep understanding of the industry and macro trends.

None of this information could be easily dismissed!

It all completely overturned Heidi's prior understanding!

At the same time, cold sweat broke out on her forehead.

The company she intended to invest in was fabricating data?

How did she not uncover that?

And the unicorn company's future potential was so obvious.

How did she not realize that?

Finally, Heidi looked up in shock and asked Liu Di, "How do you know all this?"

"Isn't this what you meant by observation and insight?" Liu Di replied, tilting his head slightly to look out the glass window. "See that woman in the black dress?"

Heidi instinctively followed his gaze.

At the bar in the corner, a beautiful woman in a black dress was sipping a cocktail alone.

"From now, she will leave with the third man who approaches her and spend the night together," Liu Di said calmly.

Heidi furrowed her brow, puzzled.

"And that little girl selling roses—security won't chase her away. The fat man over there will buy all her roses within five minutes."

Heidi looked again and indeed saw a little girl, about ten years old, with a bulging jacket, scanning the room as she walked around.

Liu Di continued, "And that beverage waiter—he'll have the highest sales success rate in the entire place tonight."

"Hmm?" Heidi looked at the waiter with white gloves, even more skeptical.

Liu Di smiled faintly, "Just watch and wait."

Heidi hesitated but kept her eyes on the scene.

Sure enough, within five minutes, the white-gloved waiter had successfully sold several expensive bottles of wine!

A rough estimate would suggest that his sales in those five minutes alone exceeded ten thousand!

Suddenly, the fat man beckoned to the little girl, pulling out a large wad of cash and buying all the roses hidden in her jacket at once!

Meanwhile, the woman in the black dress was now engaged in an animated conversation with the third man who had approached her.

Soon after, the two of them left the bar, arm in arm!

After witnessing all this, Heidi turned back, staring at Liu Di in shock.

"How do you know all this?"

"I know everything," Liu Di leaned back in his chair, smiling. "The woman in the black dress had a look of sadness when she entered—likely due to some emotional trouble. Once inside, she kept her eyes on single men, probably hoping for a one-night stand to release her pent-up feelings."

"But she was clearly conflicted, clutching her skirt tightly with her left hand."

"Interestingly, every time someone approached her, her grip on the skirt would loosen slightly."

"This indicated her mental defenses weakening."

"I calculated that after three more attempts, her left hand would completely let go, which would mean she'd let go of her inhibitions as well."

Liu Di shook his head with a sigh, "Poor girl..."

Heidi was utterly amazed!

"You can notice such small details?"

Liu Di smirked, "That little girl selling roses is probably a regular here, and the security guard is kind enough to keep an eye out for her."

"From that gaudy gold watch, it's obvious the fat man is a nouveau riche trying to impress the girl beside him."

"Naturally, when he saw the little girl selling flowers, he'd buy them all to show off."

For some reason, as Heidi listened to Liu Di's calm, analytical breakdown of everything, she felt a little dazed!

This man always gave her the impression that he could control everything!

"And what about that waiter?"

Heidi's gaze turned a bit dreamy as she looked at Liu Di, almost as if she were gazing at an idol.

"Oh, him."

Liu Di smiled slightly, "He's smart. Today is Chinese Valentine's Day, and he's only targeting real couples with his sales."

"You know, men are always generous in front of the women they love."

Looking at Liu Di's handsome face, Heidi suddenly found herself smitten!

She propped her chin on her hands and asked, "Liu Di, do you have a woman you love?"

Cough...

Liu Di choked on his cigarette!

He turned around in surprise, looking at Heidi's flushed face.

Huh?!

What am I saying?

Heidi snapped back to reality, quickly sitting up straight.

She hastily said, "Liu Di, your powers of observation are simply incredible!"

"And your business analysis skills are top-notch too!"

"You would make an excellent investor!"