Seeing his focused and confident expression, a faint blush quietly crept onto Si Qing's face.
At this moment, her heart began to race, as if a small deer were crashing around in her chest.
Jiang Cheng's large hand held hers tightly, warm and powerful.
This unfamiliar sensation caused ripples in Si Qing's heart.
Although she kept trying to calm herself down, even telling herself in her mind that she was Si Nian and not Si Qing right now.
But at this very moment, her heart refused to listen and beat even more violently.
Seeing Jiang Cheng holding Si Qing's hand, Zheng Zhigang, standing nearby, didn't find it unusual at all; his expression didn't change in the slightest.
Though he remembered that at the last auction, the woman Jiang Cheng brought was clearly not Si Qing.
Compared to the slightly youthful and naive Si Qing before him, the woman at the auction was significantly more mature and sexy.
However, such things were not uncommon in their circles.
"By the way, I heard Xiongmao TV is currently undergoing a round of financing. Is Xingchen Investment interested in this?"
Jiang Cheng didn't answer his question but asked instead, "Are you also interested in internet investment?"
Zheng Zhigang nodded and admitted without hesitation, "Since I came to the mainland for inspection, I've found that compared to here, the internet development in the Hong Kong Island region is relatively slow. In fact, I'm very interested in internet investment here. My investment firm has also conducted several investigations, and there are many high-potential projects for me to choose from, including this field, but I personally don't know much about it, so I'm not sure yet."
From Zheng Zhigang's words, Jiang Cheng could infer that in the short term, he probably wouldn't venture into the internet sector.
Following that, Jiang Cheng pressed further, "Then in your opinion, what do you think are some good investment directions at the moment?"
Zheng Zhigang did not hide his views upon hearing this.
After all, Xingchen Investment itself was a professional investment company.
Any information his own investment firm could access, Xingchen could naturally obtain as well.
"Personally, I'm quite optimistic about the emerging electric vehicle industry, such as Xpeng and Nio. There's also the logistics sector and the technology sector. Of course, I also pay attention to sectors I'm more familiar with, like clothing brands."
Jiang Cheng expressed his agreement and nodded, saying, "Electric vehicles indeed have great potential."
From the current situation, this would be the major development trend for the next few years.
According to the information Jiang Cheng possessed, both Xpeng and Nio were currently actively raising funds to push forward their construction.
However, in the future competition of electric vehicles, these two companies might find it difficult to stand out.
At this moment, Jiang Cheng was already making a silent comparison in his heart.
Previously, what he wanted to do most was internet investment.
However, with Zheng Zhigang's mention, Jiang Cheng realized that he should also get involved in the new energy vehicle sector as early as possible.
After all, in the following years, the international situation would be very unstable.
Coupled with factors like the deliberate suppression and blockades from certain countries, China had no choice but to accelerate the pace of developing the new energy vehicle industry.
First, BYD occupied a certain market share.
Then, brands like Huawei and Xiaomi also joined the fray one after another, engaging in fierce competition.
Under the strong support of a series of policies, new energy vehicles developed rapidly, dealing a huge blow to traditional fuel-powered cars.
Before they knew it, the three of them had arrived at the Chow Tai Fook storefront on the second floor.
Before they even got close, a sharp-eyed staff member at the door spotted Zheng Zhigang.
Surprised, she immediately nodded with a face full of smiles and greeted him, "President Zheng, good evening!"
Zheng Zhigang also smiled and nodded to the staff member, introducing them, "This is Mr. Jiang, and that is Miss Si."
Seeing this, the staff members quickly said in unison, "Mr. Jiang, Miss Si, good evening! Welcome to our Chow Tai Fook store!"
Looking at the Chow Tai Fook established in the IFC.
Jiang Cheng's expression was slightly surprised.
Although their brand was a leader among gold brands.
Even so, it was quite difficult for such a mid-range brand to enter these luxury shopping malls in downtown Magic City.
Especially in places like Hang Lung Plaza, which Jiang Cheng frequented.
One could basically see no trace of any traditional gold brands.
After all, the style of traditional gold jewelry was truly a bit out of sync with the fashionable atmosphere pursued by these high-end malls in Magic City.
Seeing the surprised expression on Jiang Cheng's face, Zheng Zhigang quickly explained, "This store only moved in last month. To successfully set up here, I really had to exert a tremendous amount of effort! Although we, Chow Tai Fook, already have over 5,000 stores nationwide, they are usually opened around mid-range shopping malls. From a positioning perspective, there isn't much difference compared to other gold brands."
Jiang Cheng didn't say any hypocritical pleasantries.
Everyone knew in their hearts that the reason New World could remain stable was largely dependent on the gold brand Chow Tai Fook.
Relying on this brand, New World could earn a handsome profit of around 7 billion yuan every year.
But that didn't mean it had become a high-end luxury brand.
"Can I interpret the lowering of entry requirements for the most luxurious malls in downtown Magic City as a sign of an economic downturn?"
Zheng Zhigang didn't get angry upon hearing this; he nodded with a chuckle and agreed, "You're right. The economy has indeed been a bit sluggish in recent years. For the IFC to let us in is nothing more than seeking stability. For a super high-end mall like this, logically speaking, we wouldn't have the qualifications to enter at all. However, in the past six months, the performance of the shop that was here before us was quite dismal. Plus, this location isn't a prime spot. After various considerations and audits by the leasing department, they felt that letting our brand in would result in better earnings by the end of the year compared to bringing in other brands."
After speaking, Zhou Zhigang led Jiang Cheng and Si Qing to their gold display cabinets.
He personally began to introduce them to the two, "The reason Chow Tai Fook could become the first gold brand to successfully enter the IFC is certainly influenced by economic downturn factors, but more crucial is our unique brand design philosophy. Right now, the gold jewelry of those other brands keeps repeating the same few old-fashioned classic styles, making it really hard to cater to the aesthetic views of today's youth. Since I took over Chow Tai Fook, I've deeply realized that the new generation is gradually rising, and the design of traditional gold has indeed reached a time where it needs a revolution."
Looking at the exquisite butterfly stud earrings and the rings shining like a cluster of stars in the glass display case.
Jiang Cheng nodded slightly and said, "Hmm, these designs are quite novel."
As soon as he finished speaking, he turned to the Waitress waiting nearby and instructed, "Take them out for me to see."
Upon hearing the instruction, the Waitress immediately opened the glass cabinet with great respect and quickly took out the corresponding styles to hand to Jiang Cheng.
One must know that someone who could move their group's Executive Vice President to personally receive them must have an extremely noble and prominent status.
Not only this Waitress, but the other staff members present were also on high alert, as if facing a formidable foe, maintaining smiles and staying at their posts, ready at any moment to fulfill any request Jiang Cheng might have.
At this point, Zheng Zhigang added, "This entire series over here is designed specifically for the younger demographic. The style is trendy yet simple and elegant, without any old-fashioned feel for daily wear; instead, it has a finishing touch. Of course, to highlight its light and fashionable characteristics, the weight of the gold used in each piece of jewelry is slightly lighter."
Jiang Cheng carefully examined the weight labeled on the rings and found that most were between 3 and 4 grams, with prices generally around a thousand yuan.
For such a price, buying a fashion item made of gold was indeed quite a bargain.
However, if one were to truly discuss whether the styles of these pieces were fashionable and youthful enough.
Jiang Cheng felt that in a metropolis like Magic City, they might still be a little bit lacking.
When Jiang Cheng turned his gaze to the bracelet section, his brow suddenly furrowed slightly.
This hard-style flat bracelet in front of him was practically a copy of Cartier!
It seemed their designs were truly as the internet said, full of shadows of various other brands.