Annie hadn't originally planned to marry Chen Dong; she was already quite surprised when he made that promise to her older sister.
Unlike Vivian Chow, who was nominally boyfriend and girlfriend with Chen Dong, what did she even amount to?
Annie comforted Zhou Huimin, saying, "Don't you think the same way I do? Don't you want to see Chen Dong?"
These words struck a chord with Zhou Huimin, piercing her heart like a needle. Feeling her thoughts exposed, Zhou Huimin snorted coldly and immediately went upstairs, locking herself in her room.
The charity gala began in the afternoon, followed by the formal auction in the evening.
Heavy rainfall has now hit a large area in the south. Although it has not yet flooded many places, the inland areas have already held several flood control mobilization meetings.
The relevant arrangements were put in place one after another, and news of flood relief and rescue efforts in mainland China quickly spread to Hong Kong and Southeast Asia.
This year marks the second anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. Regardless of the mainland's flood relief and disaster rescue efforts, Hong Kong must make some kind of contribution; otherwise, international political commentators will speculate on the relationship between Hong Kong and the mainland.
Out of friendship between compatriots in both places, governments at all levels in Hong Kong, as well as financial tycoons, have also begun to join the flood relief mobilization activities.
This charity gala was organized by Li Ka-shing and was held at the largest clubhouse in Hong Kong.
Li Ka-shing and several other prominent families were the main focus of attention at this dinner.
Zheng Yutong hasn't been feeling well lately, and she arrived at the banquet in a wheelchair. She had someone push her in front of Li Jiacheng and asked him frankly:
"Why hasn't your important guest from the mainland arrived yet?"
Seeing that he was not feeling well, Li Jiacheng lowered his head and spoke to him, "Chen Sheng is still on his way."
"Grandpa, you just had surgery, right? You're not fully recovered yet, so please don't trouble yourself."
Hearing him call her "old man" made Zheng Yutong even more annoyed. "Who are you calling 'old man'? Aren't you old yourself?"
These words immediately amused the family members around him. Fortunately, the major families in Hong Kong have a good relationship and did not take these jokes seriously.
Zheng Yutong continued, "You arranged this banquet very well; all the wealthy and powerful people in Hong Kong are giving you face."
“They only care about resources and money,” Li Ka-shing said soberly. “This face isn’t for me, Li Ka-shing.”
Hearing his pretentious and affected remarks, Zheng Yutong said disdainfully, "Don't tell me you're cooperating with Mr. Chen because you're after his money and mainland resources?"
Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance and couldn't help but laugh.
In truth, they all knew that charity was their primary purpose in hosting the charity gala, but these people came here for more than just charity.
The charitable activities of the wealthy also include networking, building connections, exchanging resources, and showcasing their wealth. Charity dinners are also an important opportunity to build relationships, so almost everyone of importance in Hong Kong attends them.
However, since the purpose of this dinner was to support the mainland, Li Ka-shing also invited several mainland entrepreneurs, including Mr. Chen Dong of Dragonlink.
Upon entering the Hong Kong First Club, Chen Dong was immediately attracted by its magnificent decorations. The club's decor featured gold and mirrors as its main elements, and its architectural style imitated Western castles and churches, giving it a distinctly exotic feel.
Upon entering, Chen Dong even wondered if he had come to the wrong place. This kind of club looked like it was for rich people to indulge in lavish entertainment, and it didn't look like a charity gala at all.
Various snacks, as well as red wine, white wine, and other beverages, were placed on both sides of the clubhouse lobby.
Annie was immediately drawn to the food the moment she entered the door. Although she had seen many Western desserts when she went out to eat with Chen Dong, this was the first time she had seen such a complete selection of Western desserts.
The moment they entered the gate, a waiter came over, confirmed Chen Dong's identity, and then led him to the innermost small hall of the club.
"Isn't our dinner party being held in the outer hall?" Chen Dong asked the waiter curiously.
The waiter explained softly, "The dinner is being held outside."
"However, some guests in the small hall would like to meet Mr. Chen."
"I see." Chen Dong paused, and it took him a while to react. "Mr. Li Ka-shing is also inside?"
The waiter nodded. "It was Mr. Li Ka-shing who asked us to invite you over."
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