Ning Xiangcao's eyes flashed with a gleam, and she whispered, "You are talking about Jin Feng, right? He just came to Jincheng Group last year and is now the executive vice president of Jincheng Group. He is very capable and has won many key projects in less than a year. Jincheng Group began to decline in the past few years, and several key industries under it have experienced a substantial decline in profits. Jin Feng's tough measures have restored the vitality of Jincheng Group. According to this trend, Jin Feng will become the actual helmsman of Jincheng Group."
Fang Zhicheng was slightly startled, thinking to himself that Jin Feng was lucky. After failing in the officialdom, he turned to business and had another opportunity. He changed his mind and thought that if he couldn't make it that day, he could be a wealthy businessman like him. Of course, this idea only flashed through his mind.
Jin Feng saw Fang Zhicheng from a distance. He was also very surprised. He did not expect to see his enemy in Yunhai. If it were not for Fang Zhicheng, how could Jin Feng's plan to change the situation in Yinzhou fail? He sneered in his heart, thinking that if he did not let you taste a little bitterness, it would be a waste of the fate of meeting this time.
Jin Feng found Fang Zhicheng standing next to Ning Xiangcao, and he guessed something about it. He quickly thought of a plan and walked towards Xia Mang who was drinking alone not far away. Jin Feng and Xia Mang were not familiar with each other, but they had talked a few words. Xia Mang was in a depressed mood, and when he saw Jin Feng coming over to chat with her, he frowned slightly.
A waiter holding a tall wine glass flashed past him. Jin Feng took two and handed one to Xia Mang, saying, "Boss Xia, you seem a little unhappy?"
Xia Mang snorted, mistakenly thinking that Jin Feng was deliberately picking a fight and making fun of him. "Boss Jin, are you here to laugh at me, Xia?"
Jin Feng waved his hands quickly, laughed heartily and said, "Boss Xia, please don't misunderstand me. I just saw you were alone here, so I came to chat with you. If I'm not mistaken, you must be curious about the young man next to Ning Xiangcao. Who is he?"
Xia Mang's eyes flashed, and he asked doubtfully: "Could it be that you know him?"
Jin Feng nodded and said, "To say that we know each other is an understatement of our relationship. We are still rivals."
"Oh?" Xia Mang immediately let go of some of her aversion to Jin Feng.
Jin Feng continued, "That man is called Fang Zhicheng. He used to be the secretary of the Yinzhou Municipal Party Committee Secretary and is now the director of the Dongtai County Investment Promotion Bureau. I was the secretary of the county magistrate, so the relationship between the two became awkward."
"The director of the county investment promotion bureau?" Xia Mang was slightly startled, and then sneered sarcastically, "The county magistrate is only a director-level cadre, so he is at most a section-level cadre, right? Could he be the direct descendant of some big shot? Otherwise, how could he be a rival to your President Jin?"
Xia Mang still has some understanding of the Jin family. The family has its roots in Yanjing and is very powerful, so it can make the Jincheng Group in a passive situation in Yunhai stand firm. Although Xia Mang does not take the Jincheng Group seriously, Xia Mang still pays some attention to the Jin family behind the Jincheng Group.
Xia Mang is the son of the vice president of the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce and one of the organizers of this charity gala. He originally wanted to take advantage of today's opportunity to develop further relations with Ning Xiangcao, but he did not expect that Ning Xiangcao was accompanied by a man who was very intimate with her, which disrupted Xia Mang's plan.
Xia Mang was not a reckless man. He knew that Jin Feng took the initiative to find him and pointed out Fang Zhicheng's identity in the hope that he could teach Fang Zhicheng a lesson, thus playing the role of borrowing a knife to kill someone. How could Xia Mang fall for it? After thinking it through, he said softly: "Tonight is a serious occasion, it is better to try to avoid any trouble..."
Jin Feng nodded, feeling happy in his heart. He did not expect Xia Mang to make things difficult for Fang Zhicheng tonight. He was just laying the groundwork for Fang Zhicheng to suffer in the future.
At this moment, the lights in the banquet hall went out, and spotlights fell from the sky like pillars, covering the figure in the center of the stage. A male host held a microphone and introduced: "Welcome everyone, we have been holding the Yunhai Grand Feast Charity Auction Gala since 1997, and it has been nearly ten years. At each gala, we not only harvest laughter, but also fulfill our responsibilities as entrepreneurs. Now, please welcome our mysterious guest this year to ring the first bell of the auction for us, please welcome the national goddess Ms. Du Xi."
As soon as he finished speaking, a tall, pretty and beautiful woman walked out from behind the stage. She smiled sweetly at the people below, and her eyes finally fell on Fang Zhicheng, winking at him covertly and playfully.
Chapter 0236: Opportunity to Stand Out
I haven't seen Du Xi for a long time. She has become more beautiful. Her pretty face and bright smile have completely conquered the hearts of everyone present. Du Xi wore a high-slit dress inlaid with crystals today, showing off her beautiful legs. Her curves were graceful and exquisite, which was more shocking than her image on the screen.
A glimmer of admiration flashed in Fang Zhicheng's eyes, and he soon regained his clarity. Although Du Xi was beautiful on the outside, she was... Fang Zhicheng had suffered at the hands of Du Xi, so he was a little wary of her.
Ning Xiangcao secretly glanced at Fang Zhicheng, and seeing that his eyes were not as obsessed as those of other men, she moved closer to him and whispered, "You don't like Du Xi?"
Fang Zhicheng asked back: "Does it mean that all men have to like her?"
Ning Xiangcao smiled and said, "There are very few people who don't like her. If you don't believe me, just look at the whole venue. I'm afraid all the men are having wild thoughts now."
Fang Zhicheng shook his head gently and whispered, "Compared with Du Xi, I think Sister Vanilla is more attractive."
Ning Xiangcao rolled her eyes at Fang Zhicheng and sighed, "Slippery tongue."
Du Xi stood in the center of the stage and flirted with Fang Zhicheng, but she didn't expect Fang Zhicheng to not appreciate it at all. He was whispering with Ning Xiangcao beside him, and he was a little unhappy at the moment. Du Xi had spotted Fang Zhicheng very early, but she didn't take the initiative to greet him because of the organizer's request to keep her identity secret. After she went on stage, she deliberately found Fang Zhicheng, but she didn't expect Fang Zhicheng to ignore her existence. Women have their own pride, especially goddesses, who are even more arrogant.
Du Xi thought to himself that after the meeting, he must tell Yu Xin that Fang Zhicheng was not a good guy and was playing games again.
Of course, this trace of resentment only flashed by. As a guest, Du Xi's main role at the banquet today was to stimulate everyone's interest so that the banquet could be held smoothly tonight.
"Next, please invite Du Xi to perform a song for us. Please applaud and welcome her." The male host said with a smile.
Du Xi nodded in gratitude and began to sing. Soon, the beautiful melody floated in the banquet hall. Du Xi is one of the most popular stars in China because she has a very comprehensive quality. Even compared with those artists who specialize in singing, her singing skills are not at a disadvantage.
After the song, the banquet hall applauded again. Du Xi held the microphone and smiled, "Thank you for your applause. I am very honored to be here today. I feel a lot of pressure to perform in front of so many billionaires. Of course, the reason why I feel pressure is not because you are rich. Money is something beyond status. I am not a coward just because you are richer than me..."
Du Xi paused when he said this, because there was laughter from below, and everyone obviously found Du Xi's lively conversation interesting.
When the laughter stopped, Du Xi continued, "Tonight's banquet is of great significance. The organizers 'threatened' me when they invited me. If I don't perform well enough, it is very likely that the donations tonight will be reduced by millions. And these donations are used to help out-of-school children and poor families... Compared with all the entrepreneurs, I, Du Xi, have limited abilities, but if I perform well enough tonight and get everyone to donate generously, then the merits will be unlimited. So I went on stage to perform with a lot of pressure."
As soon as Du Xi said this, the people below applauded again. As a bystander, Fang Zhicheng couldn't help but sigh inwardly, saying that success was not accidental. Du Xi was eloquent and was a woman who could control the situation.
The male host slowly stood in the center and said with a smile: "Ms. Du Xi is not only a special guest, but also my partner tonight, co-hosting the auction with me. A total of 30 precious collections will be auctioned tonight. These collections are all provided free of charge by members of the Yunhai Chamber of Commerce. Now let's start the auction of the first collection."
The first item was a limited edition piece of jewelry designed by the famous Italian designer Caputoni Aimi. The starting price was RMB 300,000, and it was eventually sold for RMB 1.2 million. After that, various collectibles were successively sold, and the final transaction price was no less than RMB 1 million. For everyone present, tonight's auction banquet was just a way of life. One or two million was nothing to them.
Fang Zhicheng not only felt that while the rich were living a life of luxury, the poor were dying of cold on the streets. It seemed that these upper-class people were making contributions, but in reality, they were just killing time and using their money to enjoy the satisfaction of giving alms. Of course, Fang Zhicheng could understand that if he became a billionaire, his mentality might become the same as theirs.
Ning Xiangcao glanced at Fang Zhicheng and said softly, "Do you feel uncomfortable inside? There is no charity atmosphere at all at this charity banquet."
Fang Zhicheng was a little surprised, thinking that Ning Xiangcao seemed to have the ability to read people's minds, and his every move could not escape her eyes. Fang Zhicheng smiled and said, "I don't fit in with your circle."
Ning Xiangcao smiled faintly and said, "If you want to become a qualified investment promotion director, then you must learn to integrate into this circle. Because this circle is the foundation of your future career. Even if you are unwilling in your heart, you must try to accept it and make good use of these people. If you think they are superficial, you are wrong. Each of them is not as glamorous as they appear. In fact, they are calculating their gains and losses in their hearts, so don't think that they are spending money to make a name for themselves. Every time you bid for a product, it is an investment."
Ning Xiangcao's words made Fang Zhicheng's eyes light up, and he suddenly understood something. The person who just successfully bid for the collection did not bid for everything at the auction, but was targeted. It didn't matter whether the collection was valuable or not. If the original collector had a business relationship with his company, the auctioneer would rack his brains and try every possible way to bid for the collection. This would lay a solid foundation for success with the collector.
I have to praise the organizers for their careful planning in organizing the event. Driven by this interest, the prices of the collectibles have doubled. On the other hand, it can also bring the participants closer together and provide a bridge for cooperation.
"The 29th item was bought by Jincheng Group. Today, Jincheng Group can be said to be the biggest winner of our charity auction, having bought nearly ten items in one go, accounting for one-third of this event." Seeing that Jincheng Group was very active, the male host began to recommend it.
Fang Zhicheng glanced in the direction of Jincheng Group, but saw Jin Feng with a smile on his face. He thought to himself that Jincheng Group had obviously come prepared recently. He glanced at Ning Xiangcao beside him and saw that she had not participated in the auction from beginning to end. He was secretly curious, could it be that Ning Xiangcao was just a passerby today