Chapter 371: Charity Gala Venue

9 PM.

Sunset Grand Hotel.

This establishment rivals the Songshan Grand Hotel and is well-known in Songshan.

Tonight, Sunset Grand Hotel is not open to the public as it hosts Songshan’s annual charity gala, a tradition here.

Many celebrities, stars, and media personnel have gathered.

Outside the hotel, rows of expensive luxury cars are parked. Numerous well-dressed elites enter the hotel, some alone, some with partners.

Two Mercedes S500 slowly come to a halt.

Although these cars together are worth over three million, they seem modest tonight.

Xu Shaochen gets out with Mei Liangying.

Mei Liangying has now changed into a black evening gown. With her cold demeanor, she appears noble and distant.

Xu Shaochen raises his arm. Mei Liangying hesitates, then holds it, though her face remains expressionless.

This isn’t directed at Xu Shaochen; she naturally resists men.

To be this close to Xu Shaochen is already rare for her.

“Mr. Xu, over here.”

Ji Changming, after greeting an acquaintance at the door, quickly hurries to Xu Shaochen.

“Mr. Xu, here are your invitations.”

Ji Changming takes out several invitations, respectfully handing them to Xu Shaochen.

While welcoming Xu Shaochen, Ji nearly forgot to mention this. Thankfully, he remembered it this afternoon.

Seeing this, Mei Liangying, holding Xu Shaochen’s arm, widens her eyes in shock.

As a member of the Songshan business community,

she knows Ji Changming, a leader in the raw materials industry and a business veteran.

Yet, Ji Changming waits outside to deliver invitations to Xu Shaochen, so respectful, shattering her worldview.

Her brother and others show no surprise, clearly used to such scenes.

She looks at Xu Shaochen beside her, feeling he is shrouded in mystery, making her very curious about his identity.

How did her brother become friends with such a person?

She has numerous questions for Mei Liangxin, but clearly, this isn’t the right place.

Unknowingly, Ji Changming is also amazed, having heard of Miss Mei and Qianyin Entertainment’s chairman.

Wasn’t she engaged to the Si Family? Why is she intimate with Xu Shaochen now?

Regardless, the Mei Family is poised for great heights.

Though he got one thing wrong: it’s Mei Liangxin’s Mei Family that will rise, not this Mei Family.

“Thank you, Director Ji. Where are Director Li and the others?”

Xu Shaochen takes the invitations, distributes them, and asks Ji Changming.

Recalling his focus, Ji quickly replies, “Old Li and Old Zheng are inside waiting for you, Mr. Xu, along with Manager Zhang and President Zhao.”

“Let’s go inside.”

Xu Shaochen nods, leads the way to the hotel door, and Ji Changming wisely steps back, emphasizing Xu Shaochen’s precedence.

Xu Shaochen might not care about these small details, but Ji has to do them.

“Sir, please show your invitation.”

“Please come inside, sir.”

After checking invitations, Xu Shaochen leads the group into the hotel.

Normally, bodyguards aren’t allowed inside.

However, Ji Changming specially prepared invitations for Long Yi and Long Er, allowing them to enter.

The hotel’s lobby has been transformed into the charity gala venue, brightly lit like daytime.

Inside, a temporary stage is set up. The gala hasn’t started, and countless socialites are chatting lively.

Tall, attractive waiters in black stockings and cheongsams move through the crowd with trays.

The entire venue is lively.

Xu Shaochen’s large entourage draws many eyes as they enter.

Most do not recognize Xu Shaochen, but they know Mei Liangxin, Mei Liangying, and Ji Changming.

Seeing them all led by Xu Shaochen, with Ji Changming a step back, people are curious about which influential family he belongs to.

“Mr. Xu.”

Soon, Li Wenhao and Zheng Mingwu, with Zhang Zhi and Zhao Yin, approach to greet Xu Shaochen.

Witnessing this, everyone gasps.

Just Ji Changming amazed them; Li Wenhao and Zheng Mingwu increase their regard for Xu Shaochen.

Of course, those unfamiliar with Xu Shaochen feel this way.

In Songshan, Xu Shaochen has old friends.

Representatives like Mei Tianzhao and Chen Hui, and old friend Si Mingfei, who greeted warmly this afternoon.

While curious about Xu Shaochen’s identity, no one rashly approaches.

Here, the upper class of Songshan cares about face; they won’t flit up without knowing Xu Shaochen’s identity.

Soon, they suppress curiosity and astonishment and resume mingling.

They’re all seeking a suitable chance to approach Xu Shaochen.

However, their looks at Si Mingfei’s father and son turn strange, amused and teasing.

Mei Liangying is Si Mingfei’s fiancée, the Si Family’s soon-to-be daughter-in-law, yet holding Xu Shaochen’s arm creates intrigue.

Si Nancheng appears calm, but his son, Si Mingfei, lacks such restraint.

“Uncle Mei, doesn’t your Mei Family owe us an explanation?”

Si Mingfei, with a dark expression, holding a glass, confronts Mei Tianzhao coldly.

Si Nancheng doesn’t stop this, as he shares the sentiment. Does anyone think they can bully the Si Family?

Tonight, the Si Family became a laughingstock.

“Rest assured, nephew Mingfei. Since the engagement is set, Xiaoying is your fiancée. We will handle this.”

Mei Tianzhao, also looking upset, sees both families losing face.

He never imagined Mei Liangying entangled with Xu Shaochen; it’s outrageous.

“Hmph!”

Si Mingfei glances coldly at Xu Shaochen, then sits with his father, his fingers white around his glass.

Mei Tianzhao and Chen Hui gloomily head toward Xu Shaochen, their anger boiling.

Others pause their conversations, eager to watch the unfolding drama, with schadenfreude on their faces.