Originally translated from the Thai language.

Gawin ascended the podium with the icy composure of a supreme commander entering a battlefield he had already conquered. Every eye of the CK Group’s board fell upon the Thai magnate, as if seeking to X-ray his soul for a single tremor of weakness. Lu Rong allowed a mocking smirk to curl at the corner of his mouth, signaling his loyalists with a sharp, calculated glance. The atmosphere in the boardroom grew suffocatingly dense, laced with invisible pitfalls waiting for a single misstep.

Gawin offered a faint, gracious smile. His charming dimples seemed disarmingly innocent, yet they masked a foundation of confidence that began to erode his opponents' resolve. He commenced his address in a voice that was both velvety and resonant—powerful enough to silence the room’s growing restlessness in an instant.

"Chairman Li Ming, and distinguished members of the board," Gawin began, his posture radiating a quiet, aristocratic grace. "I am profoundly honored to serve as a pivotal gear in this monumental energy initiative—a project destined to redefine the trajectory of Asia."

He paused, his breathing natural and measured, before locking eyes directly with Dr. Li Ming. "Wonder Package is prepared to invest deeply in this clean energy infrastructure... a venture that will usher this world into a true era of New Energy."

Gawin swept his gaze across the room, slowly building the tension before dropping a financial bombshell that sent a surge of pure adrenaline through every executive present.

"To propel this project beyond its current constraints, I am authorized to announce, on behalf of Wonder Package, that we are prepared to inject a fresh capital investment immediately... in the amount of one billion U.S. dollars!"

The suffocating silence shattered into a roar of stunned murmurs. The figure—one billion dollars—hit like a heavyweight’s hook, leaving Lu Rong pale and visibly shaken. Behind Gawin, the screen transitioned to a sleek, futuristic infographic, displaying a budget allocation so precise it was beyond reproach.

"This capital will serve as the project's primary artery, accelerating Phase One to completion well ahead of the original schedule. By integrating our cutting-edge manufacturing technologies to dismantle cost barriers, I am confident we will achieve a positive cash flow within the first twelve months!"

Gawin leaned forward slightly, his body language shifting into a stance of bold provocation. He flicked the slide to his 'final masterpiece': a logistics map connecting Southern China to the entirety of ASEAN with brilliant, golden veins of light.

"This is the fusion of greatness between Wonder Package and CK Group. We are bringing a land-based transport network spanning an ASEAN population of over 600 million to serve as the superhighway for our Green Hydrogen project. Within three years, we will stand as the undisputed market leaders. This is my solemn vow of stability between our two houses."

As his voice faded, the brief silence was replaced by a thunderous ovation. Board members who had once harbored prejudice now whispered in fervent approval, their skepticism transformed into reverence for a man who brought both 'audacity' and 'tangible numbers' to the table.

Yet, amidst the chorus of praise, Lu Rong’s fist clenched beneath the marble table until it trembled. A cold dread raced down his spine as he watched the intricate web he had spent years weaving being crushed under the weight of Gawin’s sheer boldness. Slowly, he rose to his feet, clapping in a slow, rhythmic cadence that was deliberately dry and laced with vitriol.

"A truly... spectacular vision, Mr. Gawin. One might almost mistake it for a dream," Lu Rong said evenly, a glacial smile fixed upon his face—the mask of a seasoned predator. The room fell into a sudden, expectant hush. "But as the custodian of CK Group’s finances, I must take the liberty of dragging you back to 'reality' for a moment..."

Lu Rong’s eyes flared with a murderous intensity—the look of a hunter drawing a hidden blade from his sleeve, poised to strike a victim who had grown too intoxicated by his own success.