In the evening, after Liu Ben and Hong Lei had spent the afternoon preparing for the anniversary party—Liu Ben handling the invitations and location booking, and Hong Lei preparing the gifts—the gathering officially started around 7:30 PM.

Most of the classmates and teachers invited by Liu Ben attended the reunion. Except for a few classmates who couldn’t come due to being in other cities, almost all 50+ students from Wu Hao’s class were present.

Although it was the first time many of them attended the reunion, the host quickly helped everyone blend in. The reason they could warm up so fast was simple—the star of the evening was none other than Wu Hao, who had spared no expense in organizing the reunion.

Wu Hao, known for his wealth and generosity, gave each attendee a set of Apple products worth tens of thousands. Naturally, the usual comparisons seen at reunions were non-existent because nobody could compete with Wu Hao’s level of extravagance. He had reached a status that was out of reach for the rest of them.

After all, there are many rich people in the ****, but how many are willing to spend so much money on a class reunion, including giving out such valuable gifts?

Of course, there are others who host events and give out gifts, but most of them do it to show off. However, the gifts they offer pale in comparison to Wu Hao’s generosity.

As for why he gave out full sets of Apple products, it’s simply because people love them. Moreover, Apple products retain their value well. Even if some recipients don’t plan to use them, they could sell them for a decent price.

If it had been products from other brands, they wouldn’t hold as much value.

The reunion started at 7:30 PM and continued until around 11:30 PM. Every attendee left with smiles on their faces. The evening went smoothly, with Wu Hao being the center of attention throughout.

With someone like Wu Hao present, no one felt the need to compare themselves to others because no one could match his level.

It’s like if Jack Ma were your classmate and one day invited everyone to a reunion, where each person received a valuable gift. If this happened to you, would you think, ‘Jack Ma is showing off?’ Of course not! With his wealth, he wouldn’t need to show off.

When the gap between people becomes too large, if someone still remembers their old classmates or friends, you wouldn’t think they’re flaunting their success. You’d probably feel that it’s remarkable they still remember you and went out of their way to bring everyone together, preparing generous gifts and a raffle. Unless you have a twisted mindset, you’d see them as someone who values gratitude and cherishes memories.

Wu Hao, though not yet as famous as Jack Ma or Wang Jianlin, certainly has made a name for himself. There are many stories about him online, and even several European media outlets have reported on this young, wealthy man from the East.

They’ve dubbed him the ‘Eastern Abramovich,’ and his Tianyu Club has been referred to as the ‘Eastern Chelsea.’ For anyone with a bit of knowledge about European football history, the association is clear—Abramovich and his Chelsea have long been known as a ‘rich club.’

Chelsea’s most extravagant period was when Abramovich, the Russian oligarch, had just bought the club. After becoming the sole owner, he began brandishing his checkbook, publicly announcing his intentions to buy star players from Europe’s top teams.

However, those teams weren’t swayed by Abramovich’s money. After all, no top European club is short on funds; their shareholders and owners are wealthy families and individuals who care more about the club’s honor than its profits.

Football isn’t just about money. You can’t simply buy success. And just because one club offers a lot of money doesn’t mean another will sell their top players.

Now, back in ****, Wu Hao’s investments in football have caused such a stir that it’s no exaggeration to say his impact has been felt worldwide.

It seems that in modern football history, no other club has spent so much money all at once to develop itself.

Even Chelsea, the so-called invader of European football, didn’t see as much financial input from Abramovich, despite the club’s century-long development, with youth players and prospects at every stage.

However, in ****, things are different. Professional football here has only been around for 20-some years, which can’t compare to Europe’s 100+ year history.

In ****, there aren’t many professional players, let alone youth prospects at different stages. Wu Hao’s billions of RMB investment, besides building infrastructure, is largely aimed at boosting the development of football in ****.

For example, he plans to open a chain of football schools in every provincial capital in ****. Spread out, his investment doesn’t seem that overwhelming.

Moreover, football isn’t something where you see results in just a year or two. For **** to develop football like European countries, with youth players at every level, it will take at least 4-5 years, if not 10, before we see any substantial progress.

Europe has had over a century to develop football to its current level. Wu Hao’s efforts are only the beginning, aiming to set a precedent for developing a club that can drive the growth of football in ****.

In other words, he’s trying to build ****’s first true powerhouse football club.”