After the substitution marriage, I became the CEO's white moonlight

The noise of the celebration banquet gradually faded away, and Gu Jinyan and Su Li strolled side by side in the garden of the Gu family villa. The night breeze blew gently, bringing bursts of fragrance.

"Are you happy?" Gu Jinyan looked at Su Li beside him tenderly, with stars reflected in his eyes.

Su Li nodded gently, with a sweet smile on her lips, "Yeah, very happy."

"Are you just happy?" Gu Jinyan raised his eyebrows slightly, with a hint of mischief in his tone.

Su Li glanced at him in a reproachful manner, "Of course I am touched. You were in front of so many people today..."

Gu Jinyan held her hand, interlocking their fingers, "Silly girl, you are my wife, it is only natural that I thank you and love you."

A warm current surged in Su Li's heart. She snuggled up to Gu Jinyan, feeling the tranquility and happiness at the moment. But soon, a trace of worry came to her mind, "Jinyan, do you feel that although we have achieved some results now, there is still a long way to go in the future and the competition is fierce."

A hint of admiration flashed in Gu Jinyan's deep eyes. He knew that Su Li was not just indulging in the joy in front of her. Like him, she had a clear mind and a long-term vision.

"You're right. Only by being prepared for danger in times of peace can you be invincible." Gu Jinyan put his arm around Su Li's shoulders, and they walked to the pavilion in the garden and sat down together.

The next day, Gu Jinyan convened an internal meeting with the company's senior management and specially hired securities analysts.

"Mr. Gu, I think the company's current development momentum is good, but the market is changing rapidly and we can't take it lightly." The securities analyst flipped through the report in his hand and said in a serious tone, "I suggest that the company increase its investment in research and development and cultivate its own core technical team to cope with possible technological changes in the future."

Gu Jinyan nodded slightly to show his agreement.

At this time, a major shareholder said: "I agree to increase investment in research and development, but relying solely on the company's internal strength is not enough. We should strengthen cooperation with universities and research institutions..."

As soon as the major shareholder finished speaking, a burst of echoing voices rang out in the conference room. Everyone believed that in today's era of rapid technological change, only continuous innovation can keep one invincible.

An old man with gray hair and gold-rimmed glasses spoke slowly. He was a veteran of the company and a close friend of Gu Jinyan's father. He had a very high prestige in the company. "Old Li is right. It is not feasible to work in isolation. We should actively seek external cooperation and introduce advanced technology and talents to keep the company at the forefront of the industry."

Gu Jinyan listened carefully to the opinions of every shareholder. He knew that these suggestions were for the good of the company and for the future of the Gu family. His eyes swept through the crowd and finally fell on a middle-aged man sitting in the corner.

This man's name is Zhao Tianming. He is a giant in the domestic financial circle. He is low-key, but he has wealth and resources that ordinary people can hardly reach. He has always favored Gu's company and came to attend Gu's internal meeting this time.

"Everyone's suggestions are very insightful," Zhao Tianming said slowly, his voice low and powerful, "but I think that in addition to technological innovation, the company should also consider a longer-term development strategy." He paused, and scanned the audience with a sharp gaze, "That is - internationalization."

"Internationalization?" A buzz of discussion suddenly sounded in the conference room.

Zhao Tianming smiled and continued, "Yes, it is internationalization. Although Gu's has established a firm foothold in China, the domestic market is limited after all, and the competition is becoming increasingly fierce. If we want to gain more room for development, we must go abroad and explore overseas markets."

His words were like a stone thrown into a calm lake, stirring up waves. Some shareholders agreed, believing that internationalization was the trend of future development, while others expressed reservations, fearing that the overseas market was too risky and would bring unpredictable losses to the company.

Gu Jinyan was not in a hurry to express his opinion. He tapped his fingers on the table and fell into deep thought. He knew that Zhao Tianming's suggestion was reasonable. Internationalization was indeed the general trend, but it was also full of challenges. How to weigh the pros and cons and make the most beneficial decision for the company was a question he had to think about seriously now.

Su Li, who was sitting next to him, also felt the struggle deep in his heart. She gently held his hand, and conveyed silent support and encouragement with her eyes. Gu Jinyan turned his head to look at her, and their eyes met, and everything was said without words.

After the meeting, Gu Jinyan and Su Li returned to their study. He stood in front of the French window, looking at the bustling night scene outside the window, frowning. Su Li walked to his side and gently put a coat on him.

"What are you thinking about? Why are you so absorbed in it?" Su Li's voice was gentle and clear, like a warm current that dispelled the faint haze in Gu Jinyan's heart.

Gu Jinyan turned around and embraced Su Li in his arms, resting his chin gently on the top of her head. There was a hint of fatigue in his deep voice: "The company's affairs are a bit tricky."

Su Li understood his pressure, gently stroked his back, and asked softly, "Is it about the shareholders' meeting?"

Gu Jinyan nodded and told Su Li about Zhao Tianming's proposal and the shareholders' reactions at the meeting.

After listening to this, Su Li pondered for a moment and said, "I think Mr. Zhao's suggestion makes sense. Internationalization is indeed the trend of the future. Moreover, our company is now in a good development momentum and has strong technical strength. It is the best time to enter the international market."

Gu Jinyan looked at Su Li with deep eyes, and a trace of admiration flashed in his eyes: "I think so too, but the overseas market is complicated and risky after all. We need to make a careful plan."

"We can start with the Southeast Asian market, where the culture is similar to ours and the market is relatively mature." Su Li suggested, "At the same time, we must also strengthen technological research and development and enhance product competitiveness in order to gain a firm foothold in the international market."

"You're right," Gu Jinyan nodded in agreement, "We will also introduce a group of international talents and form a professional team to be responsible for the development and operation of overseas markets."

The two of them talked back and forth and soon came up with a preliminary plan. In order to ensure the smooth implementation of the plan, they decided to set up a special strategic committee, with Gu Jinyan as the chairman and Su Li as the vice chairman. The members were composed of company executives and external experts, responsible for supervising and promoting various tasks.

In the next few days, Gu Jinyan and Su Li worked tirelessly to prepare for the Strategic Committee. They carefully screened each member to ensure that they had sufficient professional capabilities and strategic vision. At the same time, they also began to formulate a detailed development plan, including technology research and development, talent training, market expansion, brand building and other aspects.

Everything was going on in an orderly manner, and the Gu family company was filled with a positive and enterprising atmosphere. Everyone believed that under the leadership of Gu Jinyan and Su Li, the company would be able to achieve greater success and become a truly international enterprise.

However, at this moment, Gu Jinyan's cell phone suddenly rang. He glanced at the caller ID and his face changed slightly.

"What's wrong?" Su Li noticed his abnormality and asked with concern.

Gu Jinyan took a deep breath and answered the phone.

"Hello, I'm Gu Jinyan..."

A deep voice came from the other end of the phone, with a solemn tone: "Mr. Gu, we have received news that an international giant company..."

Before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Gu Jinyan: "I know."

Gu Jinyan hung up the phone, his face becoming a little serious. He looked at Su Li and said word by word: "We are in trouble."

Gu Jinyan put down his phone, with a layer of gloom between his brows. Su Li's heart also lifted up. She rarely saw Gu Jinyan showing such a solemn expression. It seemed that the opponent this time was not trivial.

"Which company is it?" Su Li asked softly, her worry evident in her tone.

"Howard Group." Gu Jinyan said in a deep voice, with a hint of solemnity in his tone.

Hearing this name, Su Li couldn't help but take a breath. Howard Group is a well-known technology giant in the world. Its wide range of business and strong technical strength are far beyond the reach of domestic companies. Such a behemoth suddenly announced its entry into the domestic market, and its ambitions are obvious.

"Which field do they plan to enter?" Su Li asked, trying to calm herself down.

Gu Jinyan's expression became even uglier. He pursed his lips tightly and uttered a few words: "Compete head-on with us."

Su Li's heart sank suddenly. It seemed that a tough battle was inevitable. Howard Group chose to enter the domestic market at this time, and it was obvious that they were well prepared. With their strength and influence, they would inevitably have a huge impact on Gu's company.

"What should we do now?" Su Li raised her head and looked at Gu Jinyan with a firm gaze.

Gu Jinyan held her hand tightly and gave her a reassuring look: "Don't worry, I will take care of it."

He picked up his phone and dialed a number: "Please contact Analyst Wang for me. I want to know the detailed plan of Howard Group as soon as possible..."

Before he finished speaking, the door of his office was suddenly pushed open, and the secretary walked in in a panic: "Boss Gu, this is bad, the company's stock price..."