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On the night of the banquet, luxury cars lined up in front of the Tianning Hotel.

Entrepreneurs and tycoons from various parts of Shanghai arrived one after another, with Shen Jianjun and Sun Mei arriving half an hour early.

As soon as the two got out of the car, they saw many familiar faces.

For the past few days, those people have been avoiding them like the plague.

However, out of respect for the Zhou family, some people still took the initiative to greet them.

"Mr. Shen, I heard that Jianjun Group has a new project recently?"

"Fifteen battlefields."

Shen Jianjun straightened his back: "The entire project will be constructed simultaneously, and it will be officially put into production very soon."

The other party was visibly surprised upon hearing the scale: "Fifteen seats?"

"good."

Sun Mei quickly added, "The estimated daily net profit is over ten million, and the annual profit is at least three billion."

Several businessmen nearby turned to look.

Is Jianjun Group planning to transform into the sand and gravel industry?

"President Shen is indeed a man of great courage."

"No wonder Mingzhu Private Bank was willing to provide a loan of 6.9 billion."

Hearing these words, Shen Jianjun's smile deepened.

After entering the banquet hall, the couple immediately went to Zhou Xuan.

"Young Master Zhou."

Shen Jianjun extended his hand, saying, "I've long admired your name."

"Mr. Shen, you're too kind."

Zhou Xuan shook hands with him: "I've heard of Jianjun Group's long-standing presence in Shanghai."

Sun Mei immediately said, "Young Master Zhou is so young, yet he is already involved in managing the Zhou family's trillion-dollar industry. He is truly a promising young man."

"If the Zhou family has any projects they plan to bring to Shanghai in the future, they can contact us."

"Jianjun Group has been operating locally for many years and has connections in various aspects."

Zhou Xuan smiled and nodded: "Definitely."

A few simple words reassured the couple.

In their view, as long as they continue to maintain contact, Jianjun Group will eventually be able to get in touch with the Zhou family.

At 7 p.m., Yu Yehua led Shen Ze and Yu Binglan into the banquet hall.

Yu Binglan wore a long black dress, and had a tall and slender figure with fair skin.

The million-dollar floral diamond necklace dangled from her collarbone, dazzling under the lights.

As soon as she appeared, she attracted everyone's attention.

But Zhou Xuan had no time to appreciate it; his gaze fell on their clasped hands, and his chest felt as if it had been hit hard.

The next second, he noticed the ring on Yu Binglan's ring finger.

Zhou Xuan's smile froze on the spot: "Binglan, you...you're married?"

Yu Binglan replied coldly, "Yes."

"When?"

A few days ago.

Zhou Xuan suddenly looked at Shen Ze, her face already pale: "Is he your husband?"

Shen Ze calmly replied, "My legal husband."

Four simple words shattered the composure Zhou Xuan had cultivated throughout the night.

The woman he pursued for eight years not only chose someone else, but they even got married.

Legally, they are a real married couple.

All his meticulously prepared dinners, banquets, and business presentations instantly became a joke.

Zhou Xuan forcibly suppressed his emotions: "Mr. Shen certainly has good methods."

"You were just an unknown person a while ago, but now you not only own multiple businesses, but even Binglan has become your wife."

"But you can't rely entirely on luck in business. If you succeed several times in a row, it's easy for people to lose sight of themselves."

Shen Ze looked at him: "Young Master Zhou is right."

Zhou Xuan was surprised that he agreed and was about to continue speaking when she heard Shen Ze say, "Some people are born into families with hundreds of billions in assets. Relying on the funds, connections, and industries left by their parents, it is indeed easy for them to lose sight of themselves."

Several guests around stopped in their tracks, and some almost burst out laughing.

Zhou Xuan's face immediately flushed red: "What do you mean?"

"Literal meaning."

Shen Ze said, "You just said I relied on luck, but at least my businesses were earned one by one by myself."

"What do you have left after leaving the Zhou family?"

"Without the Zhou family's name on the ticket, would the hotel security guards have been able to unlock the Starry Sky Group's private elevator for you?"

"Without the Zhou family's businesses, would these wealthy people even be attending your banquet today?"

Before judging others, Zhou Shao, you should first distinguish what belongs to you and what your father has temporarily entrusted to you for use.

The entrance to the banquet hall fell silent.

The Shanghai business owners exchanged glances, but none of them said anything.

They only attended the banquet because of the Zhou family.

As for Zhou Xuan herself, she is far from qualified to have so many wealthy people present at the same time.

Zhou Xuan opened his mouth several times, but couldn't find a single compelling rebuttal.

Speaking of assets, everything he manages now belongs to the Zhou family.

Speaking of his investment achievements, all the projects he participated in relied on the Zhou family's funds and channels.

In contrast, Shen Ze acquired hotels, hospitals, a conglomerate, and a private bank in a short period of time, none of which are things that ordinary young people could do.

Zhou Xuan's family background, which she was so proud of, became her biggest weakness after hearing these few words.

Shen Ze ignored him and led Yu Binglan toward the banquet hall.

"Dad, let's go inside."

Yu Yehua smiled and nodded: "Okay."

The three walked past Zhou Xuan, and Yu Binglan didn't even turn around to look at him.

……

After the banquet officially began, Zhou Xuan quickly readjusted herself.

Tonight, he not only has to face Shen Ze, but also take the opportunity to make connections with the entire business community of Shanghai.

As long as it is proven in public that Douxin is destined to fail, the face lost earlier can be regained.

Several business owners who had business dealings with the Zhou family were the first to raise their glasses.

"Young Master Zhou, I heard that the manufacturing project you invested in last year became profitable within six months."

"It's truly remarkable that the younger generation has such vision."

Another person chimed in, "The Zhou family's investments have always been prudent."

"In the energy, manufacturing, and logistics industries we've entered over the years, there have been almost no major losses."

"Young Master Zhou has been learning from Old Master Zhou since he was a child, so his vision is naturally beyond that of ordinary young people."

As Zhou Xuan listened to the flattery around him, a smile finally returned to his face.

"You flatter me. I just got into business earlier than the average person."

"When the Zhou family makes investments, they value intrinsic value and profitability the most."

"Any project, no matter how impressive the data is, has no investment value if it cannot generate profit."

At this point, he deliberately looked at Shen Ze.

Everyone present immediately understood that the real highlight was about to begin.

Shen Jianjun, holding his wine glass, said casually, "Young Master Zhou is right. In the end, business still comes down to profit."

"Some projects have a lot of users and seem lively, but in reality they are losing money every day."

Sun Mei also laughed and said, "Spending over a billion to buy a bunch of users can certainly make the data look better."

"But if users don't pay, how will the platform recoup its investment?"

The surrounding chatter gradually rose.

"They must be talking about 'heart-pounding'."

"I heard that Andy Lau will be making his Douyin (TikTok) premiere tonight."

"He was hired for six million."

"I guess they're trying to recoup some of their losses by getting donations from celebrities."

Yu Binglan frowned slightly as she listened to the discussions around her.

Shen Ze gently squeezed her hand: "Don't worry about it."

"I'm not worried about the project," Yu Binglan said, looking at Zhou Xuan. "I just find him annoying."

"Wait a little longer."

Shen Ze glanced at the time: "He quickly ran out of things to say."

In the center of the banquet hall, Zhou Xuan had already picked up the microphone.

"I invited you all here today not only to strengthen the exchange between the Zhou family and Shanghai enterprises, but also to discuss the most controversial investment project at present."

"Heart-wrenching."