Huayu 2021: Isn’t he in the technology field?

Chapter 350 The Beautiful Little Golden Man
Before Sun Peng's words, "Dude, who are you?" had even faded, a friend who had already recognized him suddenly changed his expression, grabbed his arm, and said in a low, urgent voice.

"Damn! Brother Peng! That's Jiang Qing! Jiang Qing from Wuwen Technology!"

Sun Peng's mind went blank, as if someone had banged a gong hard against his ear.

Wuwen Technology?

Jiang Qing, the one who works on AI?
His dad mentioned it several times at the dinner table, telling him to learn from other people.

He looked again, and sure enough!

The face I once saw trending on social media instantly overlapped with the face in front of me, except that the real person was even more... there was an indescribable sense of oppression, especially those eyes, which looked at you calmly, making you feel like a clown.

The arrogant, spoiled brat look on his face deflated instantly, like a punctured balloon. His forced smile was stiff and tinged with a hint of fearful ingratiation.

"Oh dear! Mr. Jiang! Look at me, I was blind to your greatness! I was drunk and talking nonsense just now, please don't take it to heart! Miss Wang, I'm so sorry!"

As he spoke, he frantically pulled his coat off the chair to make room for him, his movements so large that he almost knocked over the champagne glass next to him.

Jiang Qing seemed not to have noticed his arrogance just now, and only nodded with a smile.

"It's nothing, Mr. Sun, you're too kind."

His tone was completely devoid of any emotion.

He calmly sat down in the seat that Sun Peng had given up. His incongruous attire, under the dazzling crystal chandelier, seemed more precious than the glamorous clothes of many others.

Wang Churan sat down almost immediately next to him, her body unconsciously leaning slightly towards him, her expression cheerful and her voice sweet.

"Jiang Shen! It really is you! Long time no see!"

"Yes, it has been a while."

Jiang Qing turned her head and smiled at her, a smile that made Wang Churan feel that the noisy banquet hall had quieted down considerably.

The surrounding air seemed to freeze for a moment.

Those who had originally intended to just watch the spectacle now had a change in their expressions.

I thought he was just a reckless kid trying to mess with Sun Peng, but it turns out the iron plate chickened out first?

Whispers spread like ripples on water.

"What's going on? Why is Sun Peng backing down?"

"Who is that? Is Sun Peng, that spoiled brat, actually so honest?"

"Don't recognize him? Jiang Qing from Wuwen Technology! The one who works on AI!"

"That guy who acted in 'The Beginning'? His net worth is only around 10 billion, right? The Sun family has much more than that..."

"What do you know! He's a leading figure in the field of artificial intelligence. If he wanted to, his net worth could multiply several times over, or even more. Lei Jun and Li Yanhong are both close to him! The Sun family is in the real economy, how can you compare them?"

"Tsk, look at Wang Cheran's eyes, he's practically glued to her..."

Many people in the industry, especially the artists and agents at the same or next table, kept glancing back and forth between Jiang Qing and Wang Chiran.

Wang Churan's undisguised joy, Jiang Qing's natural way of defusing the situation, and their intimate seating arrangement... this relationship seems quite intriguing.

Thinking of the numerous scandals surrounding Jiang Qing, many people secretly thought that this CEO Jiang was indeed a womanizer.

Wang Churan didn't care about those probing gazes; her heart and soul were completely focused on the person beside her.

"Jiang Shen, what brings you here?"

She asked curiously, quite surprised and delighted to see Jiang Qing here.

Jiang Qing raised her hand and pointed to a seat not far away, near the main table.

"Look, I was drafted by General Manager Zhu. His wife happened to be here and insisted on pulling me over to sit for a while."

Following his gaze, Wang was startled to see Zhu Long, the founder of Yitu Technology, and his elegant wife.

Zhu Long had clearly been watching this area, and when Jiang Qing pointed over, he immediately raised his glass with a broad smile.

Jiang Qing also picked up the champagne glass that the waiter had just put down on the table and toasted it back from a distance.

Wang Churan quickly picked up her champagne glass and obediently raised it as well.

After putting down the cup, Wang Churan felt as sweet as if she had been filled with honey.

At the Fosun party last time, with that eyesore Tian Xiwei there, she didn't even have a chance to say a few words to Jiang Shen.

But today, in this occasion that she thought was just a work-related matter, Jiang Qing appeared out of nowhere, rescued her from the predicament, and even sat down next to her.

What else could this be but fate?
She couldn't help but steal another glance at Jiang Qing, and thought that the lines of his profile were unbelievably handsome under the dim light.

Jiang Qing's gaze casually swept across the banquet hall.

He saw Yang Yang not far away, surrounded by a group of jewel-encrusted ladies with polite smiles on their faces, but the smiles looked somewhat forced. He was pointing to the diamond-encrusted Bulgari watch on his wrist, trying to explain something.

At another table, Wu Lei was not sitting with his partner Zhao Lusi. He was also surrounded by several well-off middle-aged women. He turned slightly to the side, pointing to the very stylish necklace around his neck with a serious expression that carried a hint of ingratiation.

Zhang Ziyi, Chen Kun... these usually glamorous celebrities have transformed into top sales consultants, mingling among wealthy businessmen and celebrities.

Upon seeing Chen Kun, Jiang Qing suddenly realized that this man was Jingyi's boss.

The scene carries a subtle sense of absurdity.

He turned his gaze to Wang Cheran, who was dressed in gorgeous clothes like a little golden statue and had a smiling face, and asked her half-jokingly.

"And you? How did you fare tonight?"

Wang Churan immediately understood, and the smile on her face immediately faded a little, showing a hint of grievance.

"Don't even mention Jiang Shen, he was immediately pestered by that Mr. Sun as soon as he sat down, never mind..."

She pursed her lips, the meaning of which was self-evident.

She had no intention of dealing with someone like Sun Peng for a small commission.

Jiang Qing looked at her childish, complaining expression, which was completely different from her usual gentle and proper demeanor, and made her seem more real and adorable.

Just as he was about to say something, a slight commotion came from the side.

The head of Bulgari Greater China, a middle-aged man dressed in a sophisticated dark suit with his hair neatly combed, walked straight toward their table with a broad smile, surrounded by several senior executives.

His goal is clear.

"Mr. Jiang!"

The person in charge spoke fluent Chinese and warmly extended his hand from a few steps away.

"I am Mu Songze, President of Bulgari Greater China. It's such an honor! I never expected you to grace our dinner with your presence tonight! Welcome, welcome!"

Mu Songze was very enthusiastic, his face beaming with smiles.

Jiang Qing, a tech upstart, has close ties with Lei Jun, Zhu Long, and others. His potential influence far exceeds that of an ordinary celebrity or even an ordinary tycoon.

Jiang Qing politely stood up, shook hands with the other person, and wore her usual gentle smile.

"Mr. Mu, you're too kind. I was having dinner with a friend nearby when Mr. Zhu brought me here to broaden my horizons. The dinner was excellent, very well arranged."

"It is Bulgari's greatest honor that you could come!"

Mu Songze's smile widened. His gaze swept over Wang Churan, who had stood up right after Jiang Qing. Seeing her standing next to Jiang Qing in a close manner, his eyes flickered, and his smile deepened even further.

"Ciran is our shining jewel tonight. Her presence adds so much brilliance to our banquet. Dr. Jiang and Ciran standing together are truly... a feast for the eyes!"

He offered a perfectly timed compliment.

The surrounding media, with their keen sense of smell, immediately turned their flashes on Jiang Qingwang, who stood side by side.

Jiang Qing remained calm, merely nodding slightly.

Wang Cheran subconsciously straightened her back, a dignified yet sweet smile blooming on her face, and her body subtly moved a little closer to Jiang Qing.

The image of the handsome man and beautiful woman was captured in countless shots.

Mu Songze exchanged a few more pleasantries before leading his men to the next table.

Once they left, Wang Churan breathed a sigh of relief and sat down again, her face still flushed from the flash of the cameras, but her eyes sparkling as she looked at Jiang Qing.

"Jiang Shen, thank you for what you did earlier."

"Thank me for what?" Jiang Qing picked up her water glass, took a sip, and asked the question knowing the answer already.

"Just... to get things out of trouble."

Wang Cherish's voice was soft.

"Also... it seems like President Mu and the others are benefiting from your presence."

She spoke half-truthfully, with a touch of girlish naiveté, but her eyes were fixed on Jiang Qing's reaction.

"That makes sense."

Jiang Qing put down her cup and glanced at the exquisite snake necklace around her neck.

"However, you really look beautiful tonight, like a little golden statue."

"Little Golden Man?"

Wang was taken aback for a moment, then realized that he was teasing her about her gold suit. She couldn't help but burst out laughing, and her composure crumbled instantly, her eyes curving into crescents.

"Jiang Shen! How can you describe him like that!"

She scolded him playfully, but secretly she felt a sweet warmth inside.

He said she's pretty!

"be honest."

Jiang Qing smiled.

Seeing Wang Churan's more vibrant smile after she removed her gentle mask, he suddenly felt that this lavish banquet wasn't so boring after all.

He leaned back casually in his chair, his posture much more relaxed.

"What time do you usually have to finish these sales targets?"

"what?"

Wang was surprised that he would ask this question, so he answered honestly.

"The dinner party will probably end around 10 p.m., but there may be some private tastings or other social engagements for VIP clients afterwards."

When she mentioned the word "socializing," her tone was clearly annoyed.

"Oh."

Jiang Qing nodded, said nothing more, and turned her gaze back to the flowing light and shadow in the banquet hall.

Wang Churan's heart skipped a beat because of his seemingly casual question.

He asked about time... What does that mean?
Are you bored and want to leave?

Or... is he concerned about her?
Just as her thoughts were racing, Jiang Qing spoke as if to himself, his voice not loud enough for her to hear clearly.

"Mr. Zhu and the others will probably talk for a while longer, so I..."

Wang Churan's heart tightened, and a bold idea instantly popped into his head.

She almost blurted it out.

"Jiang Shen, would you like to take a look at these jewels? Although I don't know much about the technical stuff, the brand has explained some of the design concepts to us. I can... be your temporary guide?"

After saying that, she held her breath and looked at Jiang Qing nervously.

God knows how much she wanted to spend more time with him, even if it was just in this noisy banquet, pretending to look at those cold stones.

Jiang Qing turned her head and met her eyes, which were filled with expectation and even a little apprehensive.

A corner of his heart inexplicably softened.

"Okay, then I'll trouble my big fan."

"No trouble, no trouble!"

Wang was so overjoyed that he almost jumped up. He quickly stood up, his movements so fast it was as if he was afraid Wang would change his mind.

"Jiang Shen, this way! Let's start by looking at the main exhibition area here; there are some particularly beautiful pieces among the exhibits!"

Her smile was dazzlingly bright, radiating genuine joy.

At that moment, all sales targets, Sun Peng, and President Mu were completely forgotten by her.

In her world, there was only the man beside her, who, though dressed casually, was more dazzling than all the jewelry in the room.

The two walked side by side toward the dazzling jewelry display area.

Wang Churan tried hard to recall the information about these jewels, pointing to a necklace in the glass case that was inlaid with a huge sapphire, her voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"Jiang Shen, look at this 'Heart of the Deep Sea,' inspired by the depths of the Mediterranean... The central stone is a royal blue sapphire, weighing..."

She tried hard to recall the carat number.

Jiang Qing leaned slightly closer to the glass cabinet and looked intently at the deep blue color.

His profile was very close to Wang Cheran's, so close that she could smell his scent.

Her breathing unconsciously slowed, and her voice softened as she explained.

"The color is indeed very pure."

Jiang Qing nodded, shifting her gaze from the gemstone to Wang Churan.

"However, even the finest gemstones are merely arrangements of carbon elements under specific conditions. What truly makes them priceless is what humanity has endowed them with: design, craftsmanship, and... desire."

He stated the objective facts.

Wang Churan was amused by his somewhat "straight male" scientific research perspective, and her tension dissipated considerably.

"Jiang Shen, your angle is just too...unique! But you're right, the brand's story is the real value."

She suddenly realized that looking at jewelry with him was much more interesting than dealing with those wealthy people who just wanted to buy things to show off.

They walked and looked around like this, with Wang Churan explaining things diligently, and Jiang Qing occasionally asking some unexpected, even somewhat tactless, questions or comments. For example, pointing to an intricately designed diamond bracelet, she asked, "Won't so many small diamond fixing points increase the risk of it falling off?" or looking at a brooch inspired by flowers, she commented, "Structurally, the center of gravity is a bit forward."

Wang Churan was initially a little amused, but later found it interesting and tried to respond using her knowledge. The atmosphere between the two became surprisingly harmonious.

Many eyes followed them.

Wang Cheran's dazzling gold skirt and Jiang Qing's casual attire created a wonderful combination.

What's even more striking is Wang Churan's condition.

The joyful smile on her face was completely different from the gentle and proper demeanor she displayed when facing Sun Peng or others.

That's a truly relaxed state.

Although Jiang Qing's attire was out of place, his composed demeanor made him seem like the center of attention in this world of fame and fortune.

"Wang Churan and that President Jiang... seem to have a really good relationship."

A female internet celebrity whispered to her companion, her tone filled with envy.

"Yes, look how happy Wang Cherishes is, it's completely different from usual. And that President Jiang is so handsome, his charisma is amazing... no wonder Wang Cherishes..."

His companion whispered in agreement, his eyes never leaving the two figures.

Even Zhu Long, who was not far away, laughed and joked with his wife.

"Look at President Jiang, he's come all the way here to look at jewelry with this young lady."

His wife chuckled softly.

"Young people, right? That girl is Wang Churan from Fosun Pictures, isn't she? She has a pretty good temperament. Standing next to President Jiang, she's quite a sight to behold."

Time slipped away quietly as the two chatted casually over their "appreciation."

Wang glanced at his watch; it was almost ten o'clock.

A strong sense of reluctance welled up in my heart.

Are we going to break up again?

(End of this chapter)