“I didn’t expect to meet President Gu and Assistant Tong here today. It’s truly my honor.” Jiang Bin, showing respect to Gu Wanrong in front of everyone, further piqued everyone’s curiosity about her identity.
Jiang Bin was pleased. After receiving Gu Wanrong’s information from his superiors at headquarters, he was fortunate enough to meet her, especially when she was being harassed. Jiang Bin immediately excused himself from others, approached her to chat and defuse the situation, achieving two goals at once: establishing a connection with Gu Wanrong and lending a hand.
An Jiahuan, who was glaring at the group, was interrupted by Jiang Bin’s sudden appearance, her expression even more impatient. Upon recognizing Jiang Bin, LVMH’s head of the Asia-Pacific region, her expression softened slightly, but she didn’t intend to leave.
“President Jiang, who is this?” One of the people who came with Jiang Bin asked curiously. They were truly curious.
In this auction hall, young women were either someone’s daughter or sister. Given Jiang Bin’s position, he wouldn’t be this respectful unless the girl was exceptionally beautiful, but even then, this attitude is unlikely from Jiang Bin. If not, she must have a powerful identity to warrant his deference.
Most people present were shrewd. Their apparent curiosity about Gu Wanrong was actually a subtle hint for Jiang Bin to introduce her.
Jiang Bin understood the implication in their question. “This is President Gu Wanrong, a partner of our LVMH Group. This is Assistant Tong Shenyi, President Gu’s assistant.”
He only mentioned that Gu Wanrong was a partner, omitting details of their partnership. Jiang Bin had little information about Gu Wanrong from his company and couldn’t elaborate. Moreover, she had been discreet since her arrival. If not for An Jiahuan, Jiang Bin might not have noticed her.
The questioners exchanged glances, secretly resenting Jiang Bin’s evasiveness, but further confirming that Gu Wanrong’s true identity was even more impressive than they’d imagined.
An Jiahuan’s eyes twinkled. “President Jiang, how far along is our cooperation with your company this year?” she interjected, mentioning An Group while glancing at Gu Wanrong and Tong Shenyi.
“Miss An, the cooperation with An Group is handled by my subordinates. They maintain close communication with An Group’s project manager.” Jiang Bin answered politely, inwardly scoffing.
This An Group’s young miss was indeed as rumored, holding no actual power within the company; she was unaware that An Group’s cooperation with LVMH was handled by An’s illegitimate son.
By mentioning this matter, she must have thought President Gu was an ordinary partner and would feel inferior due to An Group’s cooperation with LVMH. Looking at President Gu’s unchanged expression, she clearly didn’t care. President Gu is our LVMH’s second largest shareholder. This cooperation earns her money. I, the head of the Asia-Pacific region, am just her employee.
An Jiahuan felt embarrassed. She intended to highlight An Group, but Jiang Bin said he wasn’t involved in the management, implying she was meddling.
Gu Wanrong fiddled with her fingers. Without her saying a word, Jiang Bin’s few words had angered An Jiahuan?
She didn’t understand this woman. She inexplicably entangled herself with Gu Wanrong. With her own poor communication skills, she still looked arrogant and self-important, making herself even more awkward.
No one paid attention to the disgruntled An Jiahuan.
The previously inquisitive men, impeccably dressed, introduced themselves warmly. “President Gu, I’m Wang Yishan from Da Ziran Leather.”
“President Gu, I’m He Juye from Xing Hua Ke Fang.”
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Gu Wanrong nodded slightly.
Help! What kind of socialite am I? I’ve actually made acquaintances with these big company bosses, and they’re all so enthusiastic.
What do I do with this enthusiasm? Someone, save me.
Though internally anxious and flustered, Gu Wanrong remained calm on the outside.
An Jiayan had no intention of dealing with his sister’s commotion.
However, when Jiang Bin approached Gu Wanrong, An Jiayan decided to chat with Jiang Bin and meet the person who commanded such respect.
He beckoned a nearby waiter, took a glass of champagne from the waiter’s tray, and gracefully approached.
Overhearing that his incompetent sister had mentioned the project with LVMH, which was seized by An Lian, the illegitimate son, he tightened his lips and quickened his pace.
“President Jiang, long time no see. How have you been recently?” An Jiayan greeted everyone with a smile, appearing like a perfect gentleman.
“Miss, I’m An Jiayan, An Jiahuan’s brother. My sister has been spoiled by my mother since childhood and doesn’t understand etiquette. She offended you earlier. I apologize.” An Jiayan pulled An Jiahuan to his side. “Apologize to this lady immediately.” His tone shifted from gentle to stern.
“I won’t. Who is she?” An Jiahuan refused, not even looking at Gu Wanrong.
“Immediately!”
An Jiahuan tried to leave, but An Jiayan held her arm tightly. Her eyes met his stern gaze, her momentum weakened, and she reluctantly apologized, “Gu Wanrong, I’m sorry.”
After An Jiahuan apologized, An Jiayan released her wrist. An Jiahuan, displeased, heavily stomped her high heels while rubbing the red marks on her arm and left.
“I sincerely apologize, Miss Gu.” An Jiayan expressed remorse, portraying An Jiahuan as spoiled. “Miss Gu, let’s add WeChat. After the auction, An Jiahuan and I will treat you to dinner to apologize.”
Hypocritical.
You siblings entered the auction together, but you didn’t come over when I was being harassed. Now that there are more people and you see an advantage, you come over.
Gu Wanrong silently criticized in her heart, maintaining a calm expression and giving Tong Shenyi a look.
Tong Shenyi understood immediately. Amidst the crowd of people chatting, he addressed An Jiayan, “Sorry, President Gu didn’t bring her business card. Mr. An, this is mine. Please accept it.” He avoided mentioning adding contact information and handed his card to An Jiayan.
“If President Gu didn’t bring hers, give me one of yours, Assistant Tong.” Someone behind him said.
Tong Shenyi distributed his cards. “President Gu is tired. I’ll chat with everyone.”
No one objected. Gu Wanrong was perceived as reserved and spoke little. Tong Shenyi did most of the talking. Her absence wasn’t a problem; they couldn’t talk to her anyway.
Gu Wanrong signaled the waiter who had led her in and stood silently waiting after being stopped by An Jiahuan and others, to lead her to the private box accessible only with a black gold invitation.
Gu Wanrong sat down and relaxed on the sofa.
I’m really not used to interacting with so many strangers. So many people are talking to me; I don’t know what to say.
It’s good that Tong Shenyi is here; I don’t have to say much, just nod.
Being alone in this box is comfortable.
Everyone knew that the box where the waiter took Gu Wanrong was accessible only with a black gold invitation. The difficulty of obtaining this invitation was well-known, making Gu Wanrong’s background even more intriguing.
Everyone became more enthusiastic towards Tong Shenyi.
“Assistant Tong is promising.”
“If my son had Assistant Tong’s skills, I would be worry-free.”
“Assistant Tong, let’s keep in touch. Think of me if anything good comes up.”
