The atmosphere was great; no one took it to heart and just laughed it off.
The following day in London, the official report of Jiafeng's interview shocked the entire Europe. Because the news was so eye-catching, many media outlets reprinted it, and the headlines became increasingly outrageous. The morning paper still reported on profits of billions, but the afternoon paper's headline had become "The Youngest World's Richest Man Emerges."
All of Jiafeng's agents were ecstatic, taking newspapers around and talking to people around them, trying to persuade those around them to join Jiafeng, or to buy Jiafeng's products. They thought, "He's already the world's richest man, why would he cheat you out of a pittance?"
The news was going viral when a planner announced that Jiafeng's CEO would be attending the Angel's Banquet that evening, drawing public attention to the event.
This banquet has only been around for the past few years, mainly featuring all kinds of beautiful women and socialites. It's somewhat like the "Heaven on Earth" nightclub in China, with wealthy men and beauties from various beauty pageants. Many members of high society frequently attend, but only within the upper echelons of society.
Less than a few hours after the "Angel's Feast" was exposed, the man who claimed to be the event planner came out to apologize and told the media that he was lying.
The chaotic news was like a mixed bag, and everyone was enjoying it, but Lu Feng had no interest in reading it. During lunch, he looked at Manager Li and asked, "Angel's Banquet? It doesn't sound very high-end."
"From a business perspective, it's not high-end, but in terms of entertainment and the number of participants, it's definitely high-end. I heard that more than 500 CEOs participated last year, and there were more than 1,000 beauties. It was a grand event, a big circle!" Manager Li said to Lu Feng, "You have to verify your assets to register. The entry threshold is 100 million yuan in assets."
"So you've found me this big event? Fine, it doesn't matter where we go. Will there be reporters there?" Lu Feng asked.
"No, the security for these banquets is quite good," Manager Li assured him.
"Then what for?" Lu Feng put down his chopsticks and said, "Find me a few reporters to take some photos of me and do some publicity. Strengthen the publicity for the agents. Also, continue to tighten the lending policy. We can't let the banks find an excuse to manipulate us, understand?"
"Okay, I understand!"
After finishing his meal, Lu Feng returned to his office. He didn't have much work to do at the moment. The company's development model was already established, and the management team could handle it all.
Looking at the time, it was 2 PM. Lu Feng picked up the phone and called Elmi. After a few rings, Elmi answered, and the voice on the other end sounded somewhat tired.
Who is it?
"It's me!" Lu Feng said into the phone, "The banquet last night was great. Didn't you want to attend? There's a good one today, let's go together and meet some people."
"I heard you're going to some kind of Angel's Banquet. Congratulations! You're making a fortune in Europe." Elmi's voice was full of politeness, and the awkwardness from yesterday had completely disappeared.
“It’s all small change. Don’t you know me? I’ve always been indifferent to money, but I value relationships more than anyone else. We’ve had our share of friendship, and I’ve always had an indescribable feeling for you!” Lu Feng smacked his lips and clicked his tongue, sighing with particular emotion, “Sometimes I really want to make it up to you, and I feel really bad for you.”
Upon hearing this, Elmi smiled. As long as he still held onto their past relationship, things would be much easier. Back in China, Lu Feng had helped her rise to a senior management position in the group. If things went well here, with her father's help, she would be able to rest easy.
"Sigh..." Elmi sighed appropriately and said, "There's nothing to apologize for or be sorry for. Although the time interval wasn't long, I've grown a lot during this period. We were all too young back then!"
“Yes, once you’re over twenty-five or twenty-six, every year is different. Are you going to the banquet tonight? If you’re not going, I’m too lazy to attend.” Lu Feng asked her.
"Go ahead, I don't care about the others, I just want to see you." There was a hint of ambiguity in Elmi's words.
The two voices on the phone gradually warmed up, as if they had been transported back to the past in an instant, evoking many memories. The call lasted a full hour, during which they talked about what everyone had been busy with during their separation.
After agreeing to pick her up at six o'clock in the evening, Lu Feng hung up the phone, leaned back in his chair, lit a cigarette, took a puff, and muttered to himself, "I used you to get by, so you shouldn't have any complaints, right? I'm the one who got to where I am today."
Despite the commotion from the outside world, Lu Feng didn't care at all. The convoy downstairs was already waiting. Surrounded by bodyguards, he walked out of the company gate and got into the car. The convoy sped off into the distance, while several reporters nearby snapped photos and then followed in their cars.
At six o'clock in the evening, Elmi came down from upstairs dressed exquisitely. Her white, form-fitting long dress accentuated her figure beautifully. After a long time apart, she had completely shed her youthful naiveté and exuded a mature womanly charm. Her high nose and deep eyes made her look like a proud princess.
Elmi stepped forward and looked at Lu Feng, her eyes bright and captivating, and said, "Long time no see, you've become more and more handsome."
“You’re getting more and more beautiful. Get in the car, let’s talk on the way,” Lu Feng invited.
Several reporters who were waiting on the lawn in the distance took a bunch of photos. After they finished, they asked each other and decided that they had enough material, so they didn't follow up.
Lu Feng and Elmi got into the car and headed towards their destination. The heat in the air had mostly subsided, and with the car window down, the evening breeze was exceptionally pleasant. Lu Feng lit a cigarette, turned his head to look at her, and said, "Long time no see. Are you in a relationship?"
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