Chapter 2371 - 665: The Commerce Guild Begins, Everyone Is Amazed (Part 4)
The reporters were unaware of the roles these people played in the dark world. The Bruch Family had always been a prestigious family with significant influence in Country Zi.
Old Prince Bruch got out of the car with a smile and his eyes lit up when he saw An Yiqing about to enter the main door.
"Xiao Qing Beauty!" he called softly.
An Yiqing stopped in her tracks and turned around. Upon seeing the old prince, she showed a gentle smile. Standing still, she watched as the old prince, accompanied by Bali and Eddie, approached her, and said with a smile, "Old Prince, it’s been only two days and you look even more handsome."
The old prince, smiling, stroked his chin. An Yiqing’s compliment pleased him greatly. "Xiao Qing Beauty, you’re getting prettier every day. Today, you truly are the princess of the business association, the most beautiful girl!"
An Yiqing’s eyes curved with her smile, and she graciously accepted the prince’s praise, "I’m glad to have your favor."
Old Prince Bruch laughed and gestured to walk alongside An Yiqing through the main door.
At this, the onlookers were all shocked. An Yiqing actually knew Old Prince Bruch? When did they meet? They seemed familiar with each other!
In this world, business is always a notch below government, unless your strength can shake the world. In everyone’s mind, although An Yiqing’s Xuanjin Yulong was impressive, it was still not enough to compare with the hidden aristocratic families of the world, nor could it be compared to nobility. But today, it seemed Old Prince Bruch had great respect for An Yiqing, even placing her on an equal footing with himself.
Why is this? What kind of charm does An Yiqing possess?
Left with many questions, everyone continued waiting for the next guests to arrive. However, with An Yiqing’s breathtaking presence and the commanding aristocracy of the old prince, it seemed the ensuing guests failed to capture much attention, and everyone’s interest waned.
The Country Zi Royal Florino Hotel, where the World Business Association’s banquet was held, occupied the entire second floor. With its dark red, advanced-level carpet and crystal chandeliers adorning the ceiling, the dazzling sight of its decor, expensive food and beverages, and lavishly dressed attendants all indicated the grandeur of the occasion.
By this time, many people were already in the banquet hall, clad in luxurious clothing and holding wine glasses, happily conversing in groups of threes and fives. Some sought business partners, while others wanted to gather information. In short, everyone had prepared for days, eager to reap the largest benefits from this banquet.
When An Yiqing and Old Prince Bruch appeared shoulder to shoulder at the entrance of the banquet hall, everyone was taken aback. Immediately, whispers arose from the crowd.
Who is that girl? Could she be Prince Bruch’s lover?
"Your Royal Highness, go ahead with your duties, I’ll wander around." An Yiqing said with a smile.
The old prince was surrounded by many people, and he nodded with a smile, navigating through the crowd with Eddie and Bali.
An Yiqing looked sympathetically at the old prince and his companions surrounded by people, and then walked over to the corner to rest with Zhang Yufeng. Zhang Yuksheng and Xing Bin had already entered the banquet hall and mingled with the crowd with Qi Xiao. An Yiqing enjoyed a moment of leisure, using the fact that no one recognized her yet to catch her breath.
She sat on a sofa in the rest area, holding a fruit platter handed over by Zhang Yufeng, eating happily with a small silver fork. At this moment, footsteps were heard. An Yiqing looked up and smiled upon seeing the man.
"I knew you would come today."
Duan Tang also smiled as he walked into the rest area and sat on the sofa next to An Yiqing, "I came quite early, but you, you almost arrived just on time."
"Couldn’t help it, the hotel is quite far away." An Yiqing shrugged innocently, "By the way, how has Grandpa Duan been lately? I’ve been so busy these days, I haven’t had a chance to visit him."
Duan Tang adjusted his cuff, his eyes sparkling and smiling elegantly, "He’s doing well, taking the supplements you sent, he’s been in good spirits. But he’s often grumbling about a certain heartless little girl who never visits him."
An Yiqing detected the teasing in Duan Tang’s words and shook her head speechlessly. This man, so petty!
"I’ve been really busy recently, and I’ll be busy in the future too. Duan Tang, help me apologize to Grandpa Duan. If I have the chance, I’ll try to visit him more." An Yiqing said vaguely.
Duan Tang didn’t say anything. He looked into An Yiqing’s eyes, his long and narrow phoenix eyes filled with a meaningful look. After a moment, he withdrew his gaze and returned to his gentle smile.
