amaotonovel Chapter 346 Banquet
Chapter 346 Banquet
Before we knew it, it was Friday.
The X Group's dinner was held as scheduled.
The banquet was held at the entire Crown Hotel, and various media outlets were invited to broadcast it live.
As a nationally renowned investment conglomerate with a global reputation for strength, X Group's decision to establish a branch in China demonstrates the international influence of the Chinese market.
As everyone knows, this dinner was X Group's invitation to enter the Chinese market.
If you first adopt a humble and courteous attitude, then... you may very well end up 'fighting' in the business world.
Crown Hotel.
The towering building, over twenty stories high, has LED screens covering its entire exterior, displaying the X Group's logo from evening onwards.
At the hotel entrance, reporters and media completely surrounded the spacious Crystal Lobby, and security personnel and hotel guards formed a human wall to create a passage just wide enough for cars to pass through.
At the end of the passageway is a bright red carpet that extends all the way into the hotel lobby.
As the start time of the banquet drew ever closer, one after another, priceless luxury cars pulled up in front of the hotel, bringing together business tycoons and industry elites who were usually only seen on television or in newspapers.
Media reporters frantically pressed their shutters, afraid of missing any rare moments.
Meanwhile, in the largest banquet hall on the fifth floor.
The crystal chandelier refracted a dazzling light, standing at the entrance like a cascading galaxy, while inside the hall, people mingled and drank, their elegant attire and graceful figures creating a lively atmosphere.
By six o'clock, almost everyone who had received an invitation had arrived.
Business tycoons gathered in small groups, exchanging information over drinks.
Meanwhile, celebrities from various industries gathered in groups, either boasting about their recent achievements or discussing past friendships.
Tang Chen entered at that moment.
Perhaps because he came in alone, he didn't attract much attention; people were more interested in the resources brought by the other people on the field.
However, his excellent physical appearance still attracted the attention of many female guests.
"Who is he? Is he a newly signed artist from some company, or some young master? I've never seen him before?"
"I don't know. He doesn't look like a celebrity. Ordinary celebrities don't have that kind of presence."
"I think so too. He might be the CEO of some big company; he looks really rich!"
"I don't think he's from Beijing. The CEOs of big companies in Beijing have all appeared in the media. This one... I don't think I've ever seen him before."
As everyone was whispering among themselves, they saw a graceful figure approaching Tang Chen.
Upon closer inspection, everyone realized that the person was none other than Sheng Qianrui, the heiress of Shengshi Group who had resigned to take responsibility.
"President Tang!"
Sheng Qianrui reached out her hand before she even got close.
Upon seeing her, Tang Chen's lips curved slightly, and he reached out to shake her hand gently. "Welcome, President Sheng."
Mr. Tang!
Those nearby, hearing the two exchanging pleasantries, suddenly realized what was happening.
Soon, whispers and speculations spread rapidly throughout the banquet hall.
Sheng Qianrui and Tang Chen only exchanged two sentences before a group of people quickly surrounded them.
"President Tang?!"
Tang Chen looked at the person who had come in and said, "Hello."
"Oh my, I didn't expect it to really be President Tang! X Group has a great reputation, and everyone has been wondering what kind of person President Tang is. I never expected this!"
The people who had gathered around looked at each other, all with surprised expressions.
"With such a handsome and elegant appearance, I never imagined that President Tang would not only be our compatriot, but also so young!"
As the sound carried further and further away, more and more people gathered around.
The female guests who had been swooning over Tang Chen never imagined that he would be the host of tonight's banquet.
Tang Chen, that legendary figure in the X Group!
For a moment, gasps and excited screams rose and fell.
Everyone was eager to get to know Tang Chen.
Seeing that he was surrounded by a crowd, Tang Chen's long eyebrows furrowed slightly.
Soon, the bodyguards in the banquet hall finally managed to squeeze into the crowd.
"I'm very pleased that everyone could attend tonight's banquet. The banquet is about to begin, and I need to give a speech, so I won't chat with you any longer. See you later."
Tang Chen nodded to the crowd and was escorted out of the encirclement by bodyguards.
Some people were still not satisfied and wanted to catch up and show their faces to each other.
At that moment, a commotion arose at the entrance of the banquet hall.
Upon hearing the sound, everyone looked in that direction and momentarily forgot to chase after them.
A tall and slender figure appeared at the entrance of the spacious banquet hall.
Even though he was backlit, his silhouette alone drew everyone's attention, and for a moment, it seemed as if the air itself had stopped.
As the beam of light on the stage moved back, the man's appearance was gradually revealed to the audience.
He was wearing a perfectly tailored black custom suit, every inch of fabric clinging to his tall and straight figure.
A dark red gemstone brooch on his collar gleamed with a subtle yet luxurious sheen under the lights, perfectly complementing his aloof and cold expression. His sharp, hawk-like eyes swept across the room, exuding an innate sense of pressure.
"That's... President Han of the Han Group?"
A socialite covered her mouth and exclaimed softly, her eyes filled with adoration: "The last time I saw him was just a fleeting glimpse during a live stream from the rooftop of the H Hotel. I never imagined he'd be ten times more handsome in person than in the video!"
"He's so handsome! No wonder Miss Sheng from the Shengshi Group was willing to fake an engagement for him!"
Her companion nervously tugged at her sleeve. "Shh! Keep your voice down. Miss Sheng is here tonight too. I heard she even lost her position as general manager of Shengshi Group because of this, and now she can only manage a small media company. She must be furious. Don't let her hear about it!"
Han Xi ignored the whispers, his deep gaze sweeping across the banquet hall before turning and reaching out his hand toward the door.
As he moved, everyone looked toward the empty doorway, wondering who he was waiting for. Then, a slender figure appeared at the entrance, and the man's taut jawline visibly relaxed.
Tonight, Fang Li changed her usual intellectual style and wore a silver-gray fishtail dress.
The subtle hand-embroidered patterns on her skirt appeared and disappeared with her steps, like waves under the moonlight. As she walked, the intricate skirt was gently kicked, like surging waves, making her look like a mermaid living in the deep sea, gracefully walking on the waves.
In addition, her chestnut-colored curly hair was not tied up as before, but instead cascaded down her back in curls, her hair glossy and adorned with lustrous pearls, swaying gracefully with every step she took.
Her long, slender neck was bare except for a few pearl appliqués of different colors adorning her collarbone, and a pair of pearl earrings. Despite the lack of excessive jewelry, she possessed a breathtaking elegance and beauty.