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Jia Hui had originally planned to host a banquet for Shen Ze.

I owe my success today entirely to the guidance I received from the other party.

Simply saying thank you is clearly not enough.

He hesitated for a moment, then said, "I was just about to invite him to dinner."

The three men were delighted to hear that there was hope.

"Let's do it together!"

"We're not trying to build a relationship; we just haven't seen each other in years and wanted to catch up."

"Yes, we'll split the cost; we can't let you pay for it all yourself."

Jia Hui could naturally tell that they all had some intention of befriending Shen Ze.

However, since we were high school classmates, there was no problem with us having a meal together.

"Let me ask him if he has time."

Jia Hui dialed the phone in front of the three of them, and the call was quickly answered: "Hello, Shen Ze, it's me."

"Jiahui, what's wrong?"

"Well, I'd like to invite you to dinner."

Jia Hui laughed and said, "Look, the Bitcoin profits have already arrived in my account. If you hadn't reminded me, I wouldn't have earned this money. You have to do me the honor of joining me for this meal."

"No need to be so formal about having dinner with old classmates."

Jia Hui quickly replied, "How about tomorrow night?"

"Can."

Jia Hui glanced at the three people beside him: "There's something else. Our class monitor and sports committee member from high school happen to be here with me. They heard we're having a get-together and they all want to see you."

"We're all old classmates, let's all come together."

"Okay, then let's book it at the Lihao Hotel. I'll send you the private room information tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, the three of them visibly breathed a sigh of relief.

The slightly chubby boy immediately asked, "Shen Ze agreed, right?"

Jia Hui nodded: "Yes, he agreed."

The class monitor took out his phone: "Then I'll clear tomorrow night's time. Nobody should be late."

The lights were bright in front of the Lihao Hotel the following evening.

Although this hotel cannot compare to Caesars Hotel and Tianning Hotel, it is still a decent-sized upscale hotel in Shanghai.

Jia Hui, the class monitor, the slightly chubby boy, and the sports committee member arrived early and waited at the hotel entrance.

The group of people glanced at the end of the road every now and then.

"Shen Ze hasn't arrived yet?"

"The appointment is at seven o'clock, there are still ten minutes left."

"Let's wait a little longer."

At the same time, another black sedan slowly drove up to the hotel entrance.

The car door opened, and Shen Jianjun stepped out first, followed closely by Sun Mei.

After days of tension, the couple finally relaxed a little and decided to celebrate on a small scale.

The Caesars Hotel now belongs to Shen Ze, so naturally they can't go there.

The Tianning Hotel has left behind too many unpleasant memories.

The two had no choice but to settle for the less desirable hotel.

As soon as Shen Jianjun got out of the car, he saw several young people standing not far away.

They kept glancing towards the intersection, clearly waiting for some important person.

This scene made him pause for a moment.

A month ago, wherever he went, hotel managers, partners, and business owners would be waiting for him.

As soon as the vehicle arrived, people around came forward to greet it.

Back then, he was always surrounded by a large entourage and was the absolute center of attention in any setting.

But now, when he goes out to attend a small celebration, he can only choose the Lihao Hotel, which he used to look down on.

There were no familiar wealthy people waiting at the door, nor were there groups of people coming forward to offer toasts.

Those who once surrounded him now avoid him like the plague.

Thinking of this, Shen Jianjun felt a pang of sorrow.

Sun Mei noticed he hadn't moved forward and asked in a low voice, "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing."

Shen Jianjun straightened his suit and was about to enter the hotel when he saw Jia Hui and the others walking quickly towards him.

He froze for a moment.

The other person had a smile on their face and walked quickly, clearly there to greet us.

Shen Jianjun subconsciously straightened his back and struck a pose.

It seems the news of the mine returning to profitability has already spread.

These young people probably recognized him, which is why they waited for him at the hotel entrance.

He slightly raised the corners of his mouth, stopped in place, and waited for the others to come forward and greet him.

Ke Jiahui and his group walked right past him without slowing down.

"President Shen!"

"Mr. Shen, it's been a long time!"

"You've finally arrived!"

Shen Jianjun's smile froze instantly, and he turned around abruptly.

A Rolls-Royce had just come to a stop.

Shen Ze got out of the car, then went around to the other side and personally opened the car door for Yu Binglan.

Jia Hui and the others quickly surrounded them.

The class monitor extended his hand, his face full of enthusiasm: "Shen Ze, oh no, President Shen, it's been so many years, I never imagined you'd have achieved so much."

The slightly chubby boy chuckled and added, "Yeah, everyone used to call us by our names, it feels a bit strange now."

The sports committee member exclaimed repeatedly, "Chairman of Caesars Hotel, out of all our classmates, you are still the most outstanding."

Shen Ze greeted each of them.

"We're all old classmates, no need to be so polite, just call me by my name."

Jia Hui laughed and said, "That's what I said too. They were extremely nervous the whole way."

The class monitor smiled somewhat awkwardly and said, "The difference in our status is just too great; I suddenly don't know how to address you."

Several staff members at the hotel entrance looked over when they heard "Chairman of Caesars Hotel".

Shen Jianjun stood there, feeling a flush on his face.

He had prepared himself for the greetings, even putting on a smile, but these people weren't there to greet him at all.

From beginning to end, the other party was waiting for Shen Ze.

Sun Mei looked at the group of people surrounding Shen Ze, her face equally grim: "Let's go inside."

Just as Shen Jianjun was about to leave, a middle-aged man suddenly rushed out of the hotel lobby.

The hotel manager, sweat beading on his forehead, rushed over: "We're here!"

A glimmer of hope rekindled in Shen Jianjun's heart; it was understandable that the young man didn't recognize him.

The hotel manager had seen him before and could not possibly mistake him.

Although he is no longer as successful as he once was, he is still the chairman of Jianjun Group.

The mine has also started generating revenue again.

It's not surprising that the other party came out to greet him personally when they learned he was coming tonight.

Shen Jianjun stopped again and waited for the manager to come to him.

"Chairman Shen!"

The hotel manager, beaming, ran right past him: "Why did you come in person without even letting me know?"

"If I had known earlier, I would have arranged the best private room for you in advance."

He spoke with a slight bow, his attitude extremely respectful.

"Chairman Yu, welcome to Lihao Hotel."

"Please come in, everyone. The private room is ready."

The class monitor and his companions were even more surprised to see the hotel manager personally come out to greet them.

They only knew that Shen Ze had become the chairman of Caesars Hotel, but they didn't expect that when they arrived at another hotel, the manager would also take the initiative to come out and greet them.

The slightly chubby boy lowered his voice: "Jia Hui, just how much influence does Shen Ze have now?"

Jia Hui shook his head: "I don't know either."

The sports committee member was increasingly shocked by the respectful manner of the staff around him.

When they booked private rooms in advance, they only came into contact with regular reception staff.

As soon as Shen Ze arrived, the hotel manager personally came out.

They're both guests, but the treatment is completely different.

Shen Ze said calmly, "Today is a private gathering, no special arrangements are needed."

"clear."

The hotel manager quickly stepped aside to make way: "Chairman Shen, Chairman Yu, please."

The group entered the hotel accompanied by the manager.

From beginning to end, the manager did not notice Shen Jianjun standing next to him.

I thought someone was coming to greet me twice, but both times I was simply walked past.

Shen Jianjun's face had completely darkened.