Chapter 540 - 504
Watching everyone in the hall rush towards Wu Li, Zhang Daolong scoffed.
Qian Kun glanced at him and said, "Wu Li’s fame is indeed great now, so don’t underestimate him."
Zhang Daolong shook his head disdainfully and remained silent.
In his opinion, if he wished, he could have the same or even greater fame; he simply disdained to seek it.
At the entrance, Wu Li hadn’t expected such enthusiasm from the crowd as he greeted each Boxer in turn.
After greeting the Boxers, led by Liu Jiande, the president of the East Cape Chinese Merchants Association, a dozen leaders of the Chinese community approached.
"President Wu, this is President Ma from the Western Chinese Merchants Association."
"This is President Li from the Beidao Association."
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Liu Jiande, beaming, introduced Wu Li to these community leaders one by one. Originally, his East Cape Merchants Association wasn’t among the top in Southern F’s Chinese community. However, having dealt with the Mandela family and helping the East Cape Merchants Association control them afterward elevated Liu Jiande’s status significantly.
Earlier, during casual conversation, several higher-ups, whom he usually couldn’t even speak to, approached him warmly, hence Liu Jiande’s cheerful demeanor now.