Chapter 654 Love-struck Man Becomes World's Richest Man (13)
Therefore, everyone naturally knows the background of Jin Shu standing next to him.
The identity of the heir to the Kim Group is enough to overshadow most of the people present.
But because the guests were all big shots from various industries, some people didn't take Jin Shu's money-grubbing aloofness seriously.
Take Mr. Ouyang for example.
His father was an important national leader, his grandfather was a descendant of one of the four great families of the Republic of China, and two generations back, they were also high-ranking officials in the court.
Almost everyone present had something to ask of him, so Chairman Ouyang only needed to stand there, and others would take the initiative to approach and offer him a toast.
After seeing Chairman Ouyang enter, Zhang Baiyu kept looking for an opportunity to approach him. Finally, the CEO of a real estate company who had been chatting with the chairman left, and Zhang Baiyu seized the opportunity to step forward.
President Ouyang was quite impressed with this young entrepreneur. After chatting with him for a few minutes, when asked about his wife, Zhang Baiyu introduced him to Jin Shu.
"The daughter of Jin Shengguo..."
There's nothing wrong with what was said, but the deeper meaning in the tone makes one ponder deeply.
Jin Shu greeted him politely.
President Ouyang simply smiled and said something cryptic.
"I never expected to receive such an honor from the Jin family in my small town. I have some matters to attend to, so please make yourselves at home."
After saying that, Chairman Ouyang turned and left.
Zhang Baiyu was left with a deep sense of doubt, his brows furrowed.
"What grudge has your family ever had against Chairman Ouyang?"
Even a fool could tell that President Ouyang's tone was full of dislike for Jin Shu.
Moreover, almost everyone prominent in the city attended his birthday banquet, but the Jin family didn't receive an invitation at all.
Zhang Baiyu felt a little uneasy, because the feud between the two families might affect his future plans.
Jin Shu saw through the man's thoughts and said nonchalantly.
"In business, you're either a friend or an enemy. There are plenty of people who don't like the Jin family. Am I supposed to write down all their names in a notebook?"
Zhang Baiyu was speechless, and once again regretted bringing Jin Shu along.
The banquet began, with over a hundred tables neatly arranged in the large back garden. Chairman Ouyang sat in the center as the birthday celebrant, receiving gifts from guests from all directions.
The gifts were presented table by table. When it was Zhang Baiyu's turn, he stepped forward with the painting and respectfully handed it to Chairman Ouyang.
Upon seeing the content of the painting, Chairman Ouyang, who had only maintained a faint smile throughout, finally broke into a broad, cheerful smile.
"This junior wishes Chairman Ouyang a long and happy life, and that he may never grow old!"
"Haha, thank you so much! This gift is so thoughtful; you must have put a lot of effort into it."
Zhang Baiyu answered without hesitation.
"It's just a small token of my appreciation; I'm glad you like it."
"I love it! Thanks a lot! You can sit next to me and have a few drinks with me!"
"It would be impolite for a junior to refuse."
After Zhang Baiyu sent out this painting, Chairman Ouyang immediately sent someone to hang it in the exhibition hall behind him.
Those who know their stuff can't help but marvel at the seal on the painting.
After all, this is the last painting by a world-renowned painter before his death, and its collection value and commemorative significance are priceless. The price of this painting has long been driven up to astronomical levels. The fact that it is displayed here today is enough to show the sincerity of the person who gave the gift.
With such a gem in front, all the gifts that followed seemed dull and lackluster.
But President Ouyang was in a good mood, and he kept a smile on his face.
Zhang Baiyu returned to his seat and spoke to Jin Shu.
"President Ouyang invited me to that table. Would you like to come along?"
Since he knew that President Ouyang disliked Jin Shu and had not invited her at all, how could Jin Shu, with her arrogance, possibly sit down? Asking now was just a polite formality.
Jin Shu shook her head as expected.
"You can go by yourself, don't worry about me."
"I'm sorry, this is a rare opportunity, and you know me..."
"I know, you don't need to say anything more."
Seeing that Jin Shu really didn't seem like she would lose her temper, Zhang Baiyu walked confidently and easily to the round table at the front.
Those sitting at the table were either Chairman Ouyang's family members or leading figures in the art world. This was precisely Zhang Baiyu's sole purpose for this trip: to establish connections with these people and leverage their fame and works to secure funding for himself.
The gift-giving on stage continued.
Jin Shu leaned back in her chair, looking indifferently at these self-proclaimed literati and artists who, under the guise of celebrating her birthday, openly accepted gifts from all those trying to curry favor.
Of course, Jin Shu had seen similar scenes many times, so she was used to it.
But when she saw the female protagonist of this story, Mu Xixi, on stage, Jin Shu still raised her eyebrows slightly.
As expected of the female lead, she's always present in any major scene in the story.
Two people who have absolutely no connection are now appearing on stage as goddaughters to celebrate a birthday. President Ouyang even smiled with a loving expression, stood up to help Mu Xixi, who was kneeling in front of him, to her feet, and introduced her to everyone.
"This is my goddaughter, Mu Xixi, whom I recently adopted! If it weren't for her, I wouldn't have had the chance to celebrate this birthday!"
From now on, she will be my biological daughter. Please, for my sake, take good care of her!
Mu Xixi, dressed in a white horse-face skirt adorned with green bamboo leaves, stood in front of the stage, smiling calmly and gracefully.
Jin Shu learned from the casual conversation of others that Mu Xixi had saved Chairman Ouyang, who was on the verge of death due to a heart attack, by collapsing on the roadside. Thanks to Mu Xixi's kindness, Chairman Ouyang was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment and ultimately survived.
Since then, President Ouyang has often gone for a stroll in the park, and Mu Xixi also happens to go to that park to exercise, so the two of them became acquainted over time.
Mu Xixi called President Ouyang "old man," and the usually serious President Ouyang accepted it with a smile.
It is said that Mu Xixi only learned the true identity of Chairman Ouyang today. The man she saved was not just an ordinary old man in the park, but the chairman of the city's literary and art association, a man of high status and position.
After hearing this story, Jin Shu couldn't help but want to applaud the author of the original plot.
They went to great lengths to ensure the female lead met the benefactor in her life.
Chairman Ouyang is known throughout the city for his love of grand occasions. Yet, this high-profile man has a low-key hobby: taking a walk alone in the park.
Unfortunately, when she suffered a heart attack, she had no assistant, no bodyguard, and no medication with her. That's when she met the only kind-hearted person by her side, Mu Xixi.
This plot seems familiar.
Although it was a bit old-fashioned, it did show Jin Shu what it meant to be a chosen one with a protagonist's halo.
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