Chapter 449: Attending a High-End Gathering (Part 2)

Of course.

Those invited to the minister’s private gathering were at least local magnates and entrepreneurs.

Shanghai City being a haven for the wealthy, the attendees’ statuses were naturally not to be underestimated.

There were big bosses of well-known battery companies, chairmen of famous car manufacturing industries.

Including local political figures like the mayor and renowned figures from the scientific community, such as Teacher Huang.

“Is Little Zhao here?”

Teacher Huang was the first to spot Zhao Qingfeng, quickly bringing a few senior researchers from the institute to greet him.

“Hello, Teacher Huang.”

Zhao Qingfeng greeted them politely and chatted briefly without arrogance or servility.

“Little Zhao!”

Not long after, the minister waved from a distance.

The crowd’s gaze followed the minister’s to Zhao Qingfeng, hearing the minister call out, “Come, come, introduce yourself, let everyone get to know you.”

Those who could stand beside the minister were naturally of no minor status.

Zhao Qingfeng confidently walked over with Shen Lingyao, smiling as he introduced himself.

“Oh, so you’re Zhao Qingfeng from Lingfeng Technology? I’ve heard of you, you’ve done well.”

“I heard Erlunsi was also led by you, and its output has almost reached a tenth of our company’s. You’re quite capable.”

“Getting the minister’s appreciation, you’re lucky, kid. Aren’t you going to offer the minister a drink?”

“Is this your girlfriend? Which family’s princess is she? Why not introduce her to us?”

At that moment, in everyone’s eyes, Zhao Qingfeng was just a minor private entrepreneur.

Whether it was Lingfeng Technology’s assets of over a hundred million or Erlunsi’s thriving business, they were just small-time operations to them.

After all, they were from Shanghai City, and some always carried prejudices.

Believing anything outside of Shanghai was rural, and since their companies were indeed large, such as the battery company valued at over two billion, or the car manufacturing industry nearing a hundred billion, they naturally didn’t consider Zhao Qingfeng significant.

Zhao Qingfeng wasn’t discouraged, as always, whether in his past life or now.

Moreover, no one knew better than him that his future ventures would start at a market value of at least a hundred billion, and that in dollars.

But, there was no need to tell anyone, just as driving a Rolls-Royce naturally showcased one’s status.

He simply greeted these people, then picked up a glass, toasted with the minister, and then gently looked at Shen Lingyao, introducing her background.

“What?”

“Oh… I thought she was some princess. Turns out she’s just an ordinary person…”

“Childhood sweethearts, understandable, they’re still young.”

“Minister Liu, isn’t your daughter also coming today? Why haven’t we seen her?”

The crowd glanced disdainfully at Shen Lingyao, then lavishly praised the minister’s daughter.

This wasn’t surprising, stepping on one to praise another has always been some people’s method of flattery.

“Hey, everyone, please watch your words.”

Zhao Qingfeng interrupted their questions with a smile, tightly holding Shen Lingyao’s hand.

“What words?”

Battery factory owner Zhang Xingwang was displeased but still smiled on the surface.

“Two points.”

Zhao Qingfeng continued smiling as he responded, “First, she’s not just any girl; she’s the person I love the most. All my wealth, everything I have, belongs to her. Second, I’d like to ask Mr. Zhang, besides your battery factory, are there any other battery manufacturers in Shanghai?”

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