Because Yu Xiaoxiao and Jiang Cheng were perhaps too dazzling, waves of discussion followed one after another.
Even some older middle-aged men couldn't help but steal a few more glances in their direction.
Upon seeing them, one of the middle-aged men who was in the middle of a conversation immediately had a change of expression and said apologetically to the person he was talking to, "Excuse me, I have a distinguished guest to receive. Let's talk later."
After saying that, he carefully straightened his suit collar and quickly walked toward Jiang Cheng.
As he approached Jiang Cheng, he reached out to shake hands with an apologetic face and said to Jiang Cheng, "Chairman Jiang, my apologies, my deepest apologies. I really didn't receive word of your arrival. Had I known you would be attending this auction, I would have certainly greeted you at the door myself."
Seeing someone suddenly jump out halfway, Jiang Cheng was slightly stunned for a few seconds.
Looking at the middle-aged man before him who seemed slightly familiar, Jiang Cheng hesitantly reached out his hand to shake back. "Hello."
Seeing Jiang Cheng's pensive expression as if he didn't remember him, the middle-aged man wasn't angry. Instead, he said with a fawning smile, "Chairman Jiang, I am Li Zewei, Planning Department Manager of Huaqiao Company. A while ago, I went to your company to discuss the Fengtai King plot of land with you. You happened to be in Manager Chen's office at the time."
With Li Zewei's reminder, Jiang Cheng immediately remembered.
No wonder he felt the newcomer looked a bit familiar.
Jiang Cheng made a casual excuse and said, "Apologies, Manager Li. I've been a bit too busy lately."
Seeing that Jiang Cheng didn't put on airs, Li Zewei didn't push his luck and directly took the blame upon himself.
"You're too kind. I have a very common face; many people can't remember it. It's a bit of a personal shortcoming, so I understand. I've heard that Xingchen has had one business deal after another lately, so you must be incredibly busy. I didn't expect you to find time in your busy schedule to attend our company's auction. On behalf of the company, I welcome you. Please forgive us if there is anything unsatisfactory."
The invitation Jiang Cheng used was given to him directly by Wang Congcong, not one from Xingchen Investment Company, so it was normal that Li Zewei hadn't received the news.
Besides, Jiang Cheng didn't care much about such things.
"It's fine. I'm looking forward to the auction segment later."
Seeing that Jiang Cheng wasn't offended, Li Zewei breathed a sigh of relief and continued to smile apologetically, "I hope you can bid on something you like and that catches your eye today."
After a few pleasantries with Jiang Cheng, Li Zewei finally turned to shake hands with Wang Congcong as well.
However, Li Zewei's attitude toward Wang Congcong was a bit more plain and polite.
After all, Wang Congcong wasn't Richest Man Wang. Although he had some status, it wasn't particularly grand.
The key was that he hadn't taken over Wanda's affairs yet.
To put it bluntly, he didn't have any real power in his hands yet.
Strictly speaking, he could only be considered a Second-generation rich who was starting his own business.
And his companies were still in the minor leagues.
Compared to a large investment company like Overseas Chinese Company and a company like Xingchen Investment, he really didn't have much status.
"Young Master Wang, you're here too. Welcome, welcome."
Wang Congcong, who was relegated to second place, didn't make a fuss this time and generously reached out his hand to greet Li Zewei.
After Li Zewei finished speaking, some nearby guests who overheard the conversation couldn't help but turn their surprised gazes toward Jiang Cheng again.
"He's the chairman of Xingchen Investment??"
"So young! Xingchen Investment has been making quite a splash lately. I heard they are going to take the Huaqiao Fengtai King plot of land for 5.9 billion."
"Actually, my family was also bidding on this investment project, but we didn't succeed. It's said that Xingchen's bid stated their investment didn't require bank loans and could be paid in full at once."
"5.9 billion without a mortgage? Who could compete with such a bidder? It seems the Fengtai King plot of land will definitely be theirs. They're simply too strong."
"He looks even younger than us, yet his strength is so heaven-defying. What does his family do??"
After finishing the pleasantries with Li Zewei, the three of them walked toward Qin Fen and the others.
Qin Fen and the others had been watching from a distance for a while.
Seeing Jiang Cheng appear, they immediately walked toward them.
Jiang Cheng took a look; it was obvious that Qi Yuan had still not shown up today.
One had to say, his family was quite strict.
However, although he usually seemed carefree and idle, he was very clear about which occasions he could appear at and which he couldn't.
A place like today, thick with the scent of business and money, was not where he should be.
If he were to show up at such an event and be caught by someone with ulterior motives, he would be severely criticized.
The system emphasizes integrity and incorruptibility.
With auctions where bids start at hundreds of thousands or millions, how could his family attend if they were truly incorruptible?
Attending shows that you have the financial means, or at least the intention.
Then the question arises: where did your money come from?
Anti-corruption is always the best angle for an opponent to use against you.
The three people walking over saw that Jiang Cheng had another stunning beauty by his side and couldn't help but exchange glances.
Qin Fen was the first to speak, "Old Jiang, when I asked you at seven, didn't you say you were getting ready to head out? You dragged it out until now."
Chen Hao followed after Qin Fen, "I thought I wouldn't see you. The cruise ship is set to sail in five minutes."
After Chen Hao finished speaking, Wang Zheng came over and whispered to Jiang Cheng, "We saw Wen Ang just now. As soon as he arrived, he was pestering An Xin. He's probably here for Sister Xin."
Hearing this, Jiang Cheng raised an eyebrow. "An Xin is here too?"
Qin Fen glanced at Yu Xiaoxiao beside Jiang Cheng and then said with a look of anticipation for drama, "Sister Xin is a professional collector. Wherever there's an auction, she's there."
At Qin Fen's words, Jiang Cheng immediately recalled the scene of visiting her collection gallery.
That room full of collectibles was probably worth hundreds of millions.
And he heard that her collection gallery wasn't limited to just the one in Magic City.
Thinking about it, An Xin was quite an impressive wealthy woman.
He looked in the direction of Qin Fen's gaze.
By a fruit platter not far away, An Xin was lowering her head and picking up a piece of fruit to put in her mouth.
And Wen Ang was beside her, chattering away.
Although An Xin looked impatient, Wen Ang didn't seem to care at all and continued to talk to her enthusiastically.
As if sensing Jiang Cheng's gaze, An Xin suddenly raised her head and looked toward him.
With that look, her eyes were filled with complexity and a hint of bitterness.
Especially since Yu Xiaoxiao was still tightly holding Jiang Cheng's hand.
Looking every bit like his official girlfriend.
After bumping into the two of them at Valentino earlier, although An Xin had been sad for a while, she had already adjusted her emotions.
After all, in her world, love was not the top priority.
For this reason, she had adopted Annie.
Before meeting Jiang Cheng, she had originally been extremely distrustful of things like love.
However, her newly adjusted emotions were now scattered by this eyesore of a scene.