Bao'er and I just wandered around the perimeter, hoping to find something of value.
"Alright, you guys be careful and don't cause trouble."
Wang Ye picked up a glass of juice from a passing waiter's tray, gave a brief instruction without turning his head, and then, along with Feng Xingtong, was pulled aside by several familiar business elders for a chat.
"Xingtong! Oh, it's been so long! How has President Feng been lately?"
Feng Xingtong immediately got into the mood, picked up a glass of champagne, and lightly clinked it against the other person's glass:
"Thank you for your concern, Uncle Li. My father is in good health. I heard that you recently made another breakthrough in a real estate project in the south. That's truly something to celebrate."
The mutual flattery here has just begun.
Wang Ye was not spared either.
A lady in a cheongsam led a stylishly dressed young girl over.
"Oh my, isn't this Old Wang's son, Ye?"
The noblewoman smiled so kindly, her eyes sizing up Wang Ye as if he were a priceless gem:
“Your dad was complaining to me the other day that you’re always in the mountains being a Taoist priest, and no matter how much he tries to persuade you to come back, you won’t come. But look at you in that suit today, what a smart young man you are!”
"Come here, this is your sister Liu. She just returned from studying in the UK. You young people should add each other on WeChat and keep in touch."
Wang took a half step back without making a sound, and began to change the subject:
"Auntie, you flatter me. I'm used to being a carefree person, and I'm afraid we wouldn't be able to have a proper conversation."
By the way, I heard that Uncle Liu has recently been collecting some Song Dynasty calligraphy and paintings, and my master happens to have some…”
With the two young masters gone, Zhang Chulan immediately felt a sense of relief.
He tugged at his tie, which was feeling a bit tight around his neck, and turned to discuss the next reconnaissance route with Feng Baobao.
Then he turned his head.
The person is gone.
Chapter 460 The Mysterious Daughter of the Shen Family
"Holy crap! Sister Bao'er?!"
Zhang Chulan was startled and quickly tiptoed to search through the crowd.
Within seconds, he precisely spotted the black figure in front of the ten-meter-long buffet table at the far edge of the venue.
Suddenly, Feng Baobao produced a large porcelain plate from somewhere.
She stood in front of an exquisite lobster sashimi tower, expressionless, holding tongs, and began to devour it.
While others picked up sashimi one slice at a time, she shoveled it onto her plate row by row.
Not only that, she even pulled out a small gag from a hidden pocket in her dress.
Judging from her attitude, she really intends to take the leftovers home!
"My goodness!"
Zhang Chulan was sweating profusely and rushed over in a few steps, grabbing Feng Baobao's hand that was about to reach for the French foie gras.
"Sister Bao'er, let's tone it down, let's tone it down!"
“There are surveillance cameras everywhere here. If you eat like this and get caught on camera, Lao Wang and Xing Tong will have to publicly declare that they’re cutting ties with us tomorrow!”
"But the shrimp meat is very sweet."
Feng Baobao blinked and hugged the plate to her chest possessively.
"Okay, okay, please eat here slowly and don't wander around."
Zhang Chulan sighed helplessly, picked up a glass of champagne as a cover, and began to stroll around the outer area of this elegant and glamorous place.
The atmosphere inside the venue was harmonious and enthusiastic.
Zhang Chulan appeared to be casually sipping his wine, but in reality, his ears were already perked up.
Although his perception abilities are not as good as those of those extraordinary individuals who specialize in cultivating their five senses, they are more than enough to capture some useful information in ordinary situations like this.
"Old Li, I heard that Changqing Group recently acquired a large plot of land in the south, and they're planning to build some kind of health and wellness center there?"
"Yes, Master Shen has always been big-spending. But it's strange, the feng shui master said that the land they acquired was in a remote location and not suitable for health and wellness. But the Shen family just had their eye on that place."
"Have you heard? The person hosting the banquet on behalf of Changqing Group tonight is Mr. Shen's beloved daughter."
"Oh? That young lady from the Shen family? Wasn't it said that Third Master Shen intended to groom his nephew, Shen Yichen, to succeed him?"
"Hey, you're behind on the news. The third young master of the Shen family went to the Northeast a few days ago, saying he was there to investigate and develop new business."
The heavy burden in the capital now rests entirely on this young lady's shoulders. This woman is a ruthless, bloodless character in the business world…
The whispers of several wealthy businessmen with protruding beer bellies gathered in a corner reached Zhang Chulan's ears without missing a single word.
"The third young master of the Shen family went to the Northeast? Is Shen Wanning in charge of the overall situation?"
Zhang Chulan silently memorized these keywords.
His intuition told him that there was definitely something fishy going on behind these seemingly normal business transfers.
Just as he was about to lean closer to hear more details.
The lights at the front of the venue suddenly dimmed.
A gentle piano solo replaced the symphony.
All the guests stopped talking and turned their gazes to the podium directly in front of them.
A soft spotlight shone down.
A young woman in a dark green velvet evening gown, accompanied by an assistant, gracefully walked up the steps.
She was extremely beautiful, with striking and elegant features, yet she exuded a cold and noble aura that made people afraid to look directly at her.
Her long hair was piled high, revealing her snow-white and slender swan neck.
Every gesture he made perfectly conveyed the composure and imposing presence that comes from a century-old family.
She is Shen Wanning, the eldest daughter of the Changqing Group.
"Dear elders and guests, good evening."
Shen Wanning walked to the microphone and bowed slightly.
Her voice was clear and melodious, carrying an undeniable sense of control.
"My father has been busy with worldly affairs recently and has not been able to come in person to thank everyone for their support of the Evergreen Group's charitable cause."
On behalf of the Shen family, I, Shen Wanning, extend my deepest apologies and gratitude to everyone.
A round of warm and enthusiastic applause immediately erupted from the audience.
Standing at the back of the crowd, Zhang Chulan squinted as he sized up the young lady from the Shen family on the stage.
"That aura, that figure, she looks like a flawless, powerful woman."
Zhang Chulan touched his chin, a hint of doubt rising in his mind.
Could it be that I and the advisor were just overthinking things?
Is Changqing Group really just an ordinary business tycoon with a good family tradition?
Indeed, there was no trace of the true qi of an extraordinary person emanating from this woman.
Meanwhile, at the other end of the venue.
Wang Ye, who was holding a juice and exchanging pleasantries with several elders, turned his gaze to the stage the moment Shen Wanning spoke.
As a half-baked successor of Feng Hou Qi Men and Da Luo Dong Guan, his sensitivity to the flow of Qi around him is among the best in the world.
In Wang Ye's perspective.
This seemingly perfect Shen Wanning did not exhibit any fluctuations of true qi cultivation around her.
Her physical condition was exactly that of an ordinary person in a high position with abundant blood and energy.
"Not a single flaw..."
Wang Ye frowned slightly.
Shen Wanning continued her speech on the stage.
Her words were sincere and well-organized.
The speaker elaborated on Changqing Group's philanthropic plans for the next few years to "give back to nature and give back to society," drawing enthusiastic applause from the audience.
Just as the speech was about to end and Shen Wanning was preparing to bow in thanks,
Her gaze seemed to casually sweep across the edge of the venue.
Coincidentally.
Her gaze swept over the crowd and landed precisely on Feng Baobao, who was intently gnawing on a king crab leg in a corner.
A strange light flashed briefly in Shen Wanning's eyes, which had been calm as still water.
Although that subtle expression was fleeting.
She quickly regained her dignified and noble demeanor, and walked off the stage surrounded by her assistants.
But Wang Ye and Zhang Chulan, who had been staring intently at her, both felt their hearts skip a beat.
"Old Zhang..."
Wang Ye, carrying a glass of juice, had somehow slipped over to Zhang Chulan's side.
He lowered his voice, his tone cold:
Did you see that just now?
"The woman's gaze lingered on Bao'er."
"I saw it."
Zhang Chulan lowered his voice, his words carrying an almost imperceptible chill.
He raised his wine glass, and while drinking, he glanced out of the corner of his eye at the dark green figure walking backstage surrounded by bodyguards.
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