63: Chapter 63 Surrounded by Stars

The surrounding whispers rose and fell:

"Who exactly is this Mr. Jiang? He's thrown away nearly 80 million in a single night!"

"I heard he's the heir to some hidden, wealthy family, but who knows..."

"Miss Su seems very interested in him. I've never seen her act like this toward any man..."

"That woman in the dress is about to fall out of favor, isn't she?"

"Definitely. Who could resist Miss Su's charm?"

Hearing these comments, Li Xue unconsciously twisted the hem of her dress. However, remembering what her best friend had told her, she felt a little more at ease and put on a proper smile again.

Jiang Yan stood quietly to the side, arranging the payment procedures for all the auction items in an orderly manner. However, her gaze drifted toward Su Yingxue from time to time, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes.

As soon as the auction segment ended, the banquet hall lights brightened again, and soft music began to play.

Waiters wove through the guests, replacing drinks and food.

However, everyone's attention was not on the food—the mysterious young man who had spent nearly 80 million in one night had already become the center of attention.

A large number of people surged toward Jiang Jing, wanting to get to know this mysterious tycoon. Jiang Jing handled it calmly; his Master-level Business Talent and Master-level Eloquence allowed him to navigate among the various figures with ease.

"Mr. Jiang, I've heard so much about you." A middle-aged man with graying temples walked over first and handed him a business card with both hands. "I am Chen Zhiyuan, President of the Rong City Commercial Bank."

Jiang Jing took the gold-stamped business card and lightly brushed his fingertips over it. "President Chen, you are too kind."

"Mr. Jiang's expenditure tonight is truly impressive." A shrewd light flickered in Chen Zhiyuan's eyes. "I wonder if I might have the honor of inviting you to become a private client of our bank? We can provide the top-tier financial services."

Before Jiang Jing could answer, another man in a suit cut in: "Mr. Jiang, I am Wang Lei from Yongxin Securities. I heard that you recently acquired 1% of the shares in Tencent Group? We have in-depth research on the internet sector and might be able to provide you with some advice."

"Tencent shares?" a bejeweled woman nearby exclaimed. "That's an asset worth tens of billions!"

This sentence was like a giant rock thrown into a calm lake, instantly creating a thousand ripples. The entrepreneurs who had been watching from the sidelines all crowded around, their eyes filled with shock and eagerness.

Acquisitions usually require a premium, because shares of the booming Tencent Group cannot be bought at market value; countless people wave money around wanting to buy them but have no way in.

This did not just represent wealth; it also revealed something else.

"Oh my god, a shareholder of Tencent? No wonder he's so generous!"

"To hold Tencent shares at such a young age, his background must be extraordinary..."

"I must get to know him; maybe I can tap into Tencent's resources..."

The crowd grew larger and larger, and Jiang Jing was soon surrounded in the center. Li Xue leaned closer to him somewhat uneasily, while Jiang Yan vigilantly observed the surroundings, ready to deal with any sudden situation at any time.

"Everyone, you flatter me." Jiang Jing's voice was not loud, but it miraculously made the noisy crowd quiet down. "Tencent shares are just a small part of my many investments."

His Master-level Business Talent allowed him to precisely grasp the measure of his words—neither being overly humble to the point of appearing hypocritical, nor deliberately showing off to the point of being off-putting.

"Mr. Jiang is too humble." A middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses stepped forward. "I am Zhao Hongyuan, Chairman of Hongyuan Group. 1% of Tencent shares means a seat on the board of directors; that is an important position that can influence the landscape of the Chinese internet!"

As a Chinese internet giant, every member of the Tencent Group board of directors was a heavyweight in the business world. And this young man, who looked to be in his early twenties, had actually already joined their ranks?

"Chairman Zhao, you overstate the case." Jiang Jing responded calmly. "I am just a newly joined minor shareholder, mainly here to learn from all of you seniors."

"Mr. Jiang," a middle-aged woman wearing a deep red qipao suddenly spoke up, her voice carrying a Shanghai accent. "I am Lin Shufen from Mingzhu Capital. I wonder if you are interested in the new energy field? We have a good project recently..."

Once the topic was opened, others immediately scrambled to extend olive branches:

"Mr. Jiang, our real estate group has a resort project in Hainan..."

"President Jiang, our Laboratory has an AI patent... We are currently lacking funds. Let me invite you out for a gathering another day, and we can take a look together."

"Young Master Jiang, my father has some friendship with President Zhang of Tencent. How about playing golf together another day? ..."

Facing the tidal wave of invitations, Jiang Jing handled them with ease.

His Master-level Eloquence made every sentence he spoke just right, giving the other party enough face without easily making promises. At times he cited the latest financial data, and at other times he analyzed industry trends; the business insight he displayed in his conversation made the old veterans present secretly marvel.

"Mr. Jiang's view on the current economic trends is truly sharp," a new internet mogul praised sincerely. "I've been in this industry for ten years and haven't been able to analyze it this thoroughly."

These words caused several company CEOs nearby to nod repeatedly; the look in their eyes toward Jiang Jing had changed from initial probing to admiration.

"You flatter me." Jiang Jing smiled and raised his glass.

Standing on the periphery of the crowd, Su Yingxue quietly observed all of this, changing her initial opinion of Jiang Jing.

She had originally thought that Jiang Jing was just a nouveau riche or a playboy, squandering money by relying on his family's background.

But watching him converse with various business elites at this moment, the knowledge and bearing revealed in his words and actions could definitely not be cultivated overnight.

"Miss Su, aren't you going up to say hello?" Young Master Lin Hao stood beside her at some point, his tone somewhat inexplicable. "Your 'VIP' is really stealing the spotlight."

Su Yingxue glanced at him indifferently. "Young Master Lin, instead of making snide remarks here, you'd better think about how to find another collectible. After all, it is used to..."

Young Master Lin Hao's expression stiffened, and he walked away quickly; important matters were at stake.