At six in the evening, the group arrived at Oswald's in a stretch lincoln.
Oswald's is one of London's well-known private clubs.
The architectural design here was inspired by the Hall of Mirrors in the Palace of Versailles.
Everyone was naturally very interested in such a high-end private club.
When they reached the entrance, since Joshua had already spoken with the security, the group was quickly welcomed inside.
Entering Oswald's, a sense of extravagant wealth rushed toward them.
The hall was filled with men of all ages dressed in gentlemanly attire with top hats.
They all held champagne, gathered in small groups of two or three to discuss matters.
Ladies in gowns and small felt hats also mingled in various small groups with champagne in hand.
Under the brilliant lights and amid the clinking of glasses, beautiful music flowed through the magnificent hall, making one involuntarily straighten their shoulders and imagine themselves as a gentleman from the last century.
After Jiang Cheng and the others entered, a waiter soon approached Joshua and whispered to him about Jiang Cheng's arrival.
Joshua, who was talking to someone, soon paused and looked over toward Jiang Cheng's direction.
Seeing it was Jiang Cheng, he said a few words to his group before turning to leave.
The short and stout Joshua walked briskly toward Jiang Cheng.
The traditional tailcoat he wore, instead of showing noble elegance, looked somewhat comical on him.
Joshua gave Jiang Cheng a warm hug with a bright smile and said happily, "Jiang, I'm so glad to see you again."
"Joshua, thank you for inviting us."
After Jiang Cheng finished speaking, he gave Joshua a brief introduction to Wang Congcong and the others.
After the greetings, Joshua said to Wang Congcong, "I've seen your Instagram; the things you share are very cool, and I'm quite envious of you."
Wang Congcong knew Joshua was just being polite.
After all, which of these rich people didn't show off planes, yachts, beauties, or travel?
Who could truly be envious of whom?
Wang Congcong also replied politely, "It's my honor to be noticed by you."
After some pleasantries, Joshua introduced them, saying, "The club you're visiting today is very interesting. The members here have significant backgrounds. Not only are there businessmen from various industries, but even Britain's Home Secretary Patel, Housing Secretary Michael Gove, or even former Prime Minister George Osborne are members here. Moreover, this club doesn't just have these upper-class celebrities; there are also many well-known stars and socialites. That's why I invited you to participate. Here, you can not only exchange business ideas, but if there's someone you like or take a fancy to, you can also have some thorough 'private exchanges' at night."
By the end, Joshua's expression had become somewhat meaningful.
Looking at the way Joshua glanced at the women on the floor, the group understood instantly.
In terms of figure and appearance, the female stars and socialites on the floor weren't as explosive as some of the freelance models Jiang Cheng had seen at the Victorias Secret Show a couple of days ago.
However, they won out due to their very high fame, which seemed to give them a unique, high-end aura.
This was also why some Internet Celebrity sought to enter the entertainment industry to become stars once they became famous.
In the eyes of truly wealthy people, stars aren't necessarily presentable, let alone an Internet Celebrity from a grassroots background.
A minor Internet Celebrity worth a few thousand a night, once packaged as a minor star through a show, can instantly become worth tens of thousands per time; this is the so-called celebrity effect.
Stars are naturally more high-end than an Internet Celebrity, and what rich people love most is playing with this kind of high-end quality.
Think about the feeling of a goddess watched by thousands being pinned under you, or pinning you down, or kneeling before you... that thrill must be doubled.
After some conversation, the group did not stay together because they found too many socialites and stars on the scene who attracted them.
As usual, they very proactively distanced themselves from Jiang Cheng.
Watching them leave his side without looking back, Jiang Cheng shook his head speechlessly.
"Sigh, they're all just a bunch of insecure men."
"Joshua, who is that?"
After Joshua left, a balding middle-aged man came over and asked him.
"The grandson of one of our company's major clients."
"A major client of your company? From China? I see you value him quite a bit."
Joshua nodded. "Of course. Their family's influence in China is far more than just having money."
"You mean..."
"They are a powerful family, just like you."
The middle-aged man smiled. "While I hold an official position, the power in our country is quite different from that in China..."
Soon, several women proactively approached Jiang Cheng to strike up a conversation.
To be honest, though those women all had very good figures, they didn't quite fit Jiang Cheng's aesthetic.
Just as Jiang Cheng was lamenting, a pleasant female voice reached his ears.
"Hello, Handsome Guy, excuse me."
Jiang Cheng turned around and looked over, seeing a pair of deep reddish-brown eyes looking at him with a smile.
Looking at the fair-skinned blonde beauty before him, Jiang Cheng suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.
Especially her playful look as she smirked at him, which instantly made Jiang Cheng's memory merge with the image of a woman from a movie.
Isn't this the actress who played Hermione, the female lead in Harry Potter?
Although he knew what she had acted in, Jiang Cheng didn't know her specific name.
Seeing Jiang Cheng look at her, she proactively reached out her hand and said, "I'm Emma Watson."
Jiang Cheng secretly sized her up before reaching out his hand. "Hello, I'm Jiang Cheng."
"Can we have a drink together?"
"My pleasure. I've seen your movie, Harry Potter."
Emma Watson covered her mouth and laughed. "That was a movie I filmed when I was ten; it's been seventeen years since then."
Jiang Cheng looked at Emma Watson with great surprise.
He hadn't expected her to be twenty-seven. Moreover, Emma's height isn't considered tall by Western standards, being only around 165cm, making her a sweet-type girl among the average 170cm crowd abroad.
Although Emma's age was much older than Jiang Cheng had anticipated, her figure and face perfectly matched his aesthetic.
Emma invited Jiang Cheng to take a walk and chat in the courtyard.
As Emma looked at Jiang Cheng's handsome profile, a spark of heat ignited in her eyes, and she asked with interest, "Is this your first time joining this club? I haven't seen you before."
It was well-known that Emma Watson was someone who prioritized looks.
After all, this club was filled with either powerful old men or greasy rich Second-generation rich.
This was the first time she had met a man who made her heart flutter at first sight, and she had also heard Joshua and the others discussing Jiang Cheng earlier.
This man's background seemed quite extraordinary.
Jiang Cheng nodded. "It's my first time here, and I'm not very familiar with the place yet."
"Joshua invited you, right? I saw him greeting you just now."
Jiang Cheng nodded without hiding anything.
Just then, a furious female voice came from behind a pine tree: "What?? $500,000? You think I'm that cheap??"
"$500,000 is the normal price. Given your current situation, do you still have room to haggle?"
After the man finished his sarcastic remark, the woman became even more frantic: "Forget about $500,000; I'll always find a way to raise funds."
"OK, good luck to you."
The conversation abruptly stopped, indicating its end.
Jiang Cheng and Emma Watson exchanged a glance and then shared a smile, both tacitly remaining silent as they left the spot.