Zhao Xinyao's words carried a hidden meaning. For the most important opening ribbon-cutting of the Peak Group, they only invited one person, who was merely a vice-chairman.
Hearing Zhao Xinyao's ridicule, Sun Da and others were indignant, but the fact was undeniable, and they had no words to refute.
Sun Da had labored to invite Zeng Deyi, thinking it was a matter of prestige, but compared to Gangzhe Group, it was nothing at all.
At this moment, one luxury car after another stopped, and one well-dressed figure after another got out.
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In a short while, Zhao Xinyao's side was filled with over thirty people.
These were all prominent figures in Wanghai City's business world.
In contrast, the Peak Group was completely outdone; although Wang Yan had Zeng Deyi, the Gangzhe Group's side had Zeng Deyi's superior, Chairman Leng Xiaojie of the Wanghai City Commerce Association.
At this moment, three luxury cars drove up and stopped in front of everyone, as several large, burly men quickly spread out around the middle car.
After these burly men confirmed there was no danger around them, one of them opened the door of the middle car.
Out came Li Zhe, his complexion an earthy gray, yet dressed in a luxurious branded suit, stepping out with an imperious air.
Upon Li Zhe's arrival, Zhao Xinyao, Leng Xiaojie, and others gathered around, smiling and greeting him.
When Li Zhe got out of the car and saw Wang Yan, a trace of fear appeared on his face, but seeing the crowd surrounding him, he immediately relaxed.
He glanced at the formidable lineup on his side, then at Wang Yan's pitiable lone figure, Zeng Deyi, and couldn't help but smile inwardly: "Wang Yan, kid, fighting with me, just wait to lose. Today is just the beginning; you'll be crying later."
Seeing Li Zhe's arrogant demeanor, Ma Jun and others were so angry that they wished to rush over and thrash Li Zhe, but it was a problem that couldn't be solved by force.
Currently outstripped in power, they could only watch helplessly as their opponent's product launch far outshone their ribbon-cutting ceremony.
Just as Li Zhe was leading Leng Xiaojie and others towards their stage, a noise was heard from afar.
A Rolls Royce Phantom drove over from the distance.
Upon seeing this Rolls Royce Phantom, Li Zhe and others immediately halted, and everyone gasped in amazement.
Leng Xiaojie, ecstatic, looked at Li Zhe and said, "President Li, did you even invite Director Xiao from the Celestial Dynasty Commerce Association?"
Upon hearing "Director Xiao from the Celestial Dynasty Commerce Association," Li Zhe was taken aback.
While Leng Xiaojie, Chairman of the Wanghai City Commerce Association, was powerful, his influence was limited to Wanghai City. However, Director Xiao, even as a director, was one of the top ten directors of the Celestial Dynasty Commerce Association, with a reach covering the entire Celestial Dynasty.
Ordinarily, Director Xiao lived in Wanghai City, but common people could not see him. Even Li Zhe's father, Li Gang, had been turned away many times when he tried to visit.
As Director Xiao's Rolls Royce Phantom indeed stopped at the roadside, Li Zhe felt a surge of excitement in his heart.
He hurriedly walked to the Phantom, opened the door, while Leng Xiaojie quickly stood at attention at the front, eagerly welcoming the person in the car.
At that moment, an elder with white hair got out of the car.
Seeing this elder, everyone exclaimed because indeed, stepping out of the car was Xiao Yang, one of the top ten directors of the Celestial Dynasty Commerce Association.
Li Zhe was almost giddy with excitement; Director Xiao's presence meant he was already superior to his father.
At this moment, another sound of a car approaching was heard, and another top-tier Rolls Royce stopped, with another elder stepping out once the door opened.
Seeing this elder, Li Zhe and others were once again shocked.
Because this elder was even more formidable than Director Xiao; he was the vice-chairman of the Huashan Association, a consortium of the Celestial Dynasty's wealthiest, alone capable of mobilizing one-tenth of the Celestial Dynasty's liquid capital.
Li Zhe's mind was almost dulled by the excitement as he kept thinking: "What kind of luck did I step in to invite such two deities, could it be that my fortune is truly changing?"
Just a finger of these two deities surpassed all thirty-something people by his side.
At this moment, more luxury cars continuously drove up, with elder after elder stepping out, all at the same level as Director Xiao Yang.
Ordinarily, just one appearance would be enough to astonish half of Wanghai City, yet now these old legends appeared together, enough to cause a massive upheaval throughout Wanghai City.
Li Zhe almost couldn't contain his smile, not knowing what to do, he barely suppressed his inner euphoria, rubbing his almost cramping cheek, he walked towards Director Xiao Yang and others, saying with a smile, "Thank you all seniors for attending our ceremony."
Director Xiao nodded, saying, "You're welcome, may I ask if you are the president?"
Seeing that Director Xiao truly came for his ceremony, any remaining doubts in Li Zhe's heart instantly vanished. He first turned, glancing challengingly at Wang Yan, then quickly turning back, saying, "Chairman Xiao, I am. I am Li Zhe, President of Gangzhe Group. Please come with me, everyone."
With that, Li Zhe intended to lead Director Xiao and others to their stage.
Leng Xiaojie and others, nodding and bowing, kept expressing their presence to Director Xiao and others.
However, Director Xiao stood still, frowning slightly, saying, "That's not right. We are here for Peak Group's ribbon-cutting, not Gangzhe Group's."
The people behind Director Xiao also nodded, saying, "That's right, may we know who is President Wang Yan?"
Standing in the distance, San and others, upon hearing these elders asking for Wang Yan, though unaware of Director Xiao and others' might, guessed seven to eight parts based on Li Zhe and others' expressions.
San hurriedly shouted, "President Wang Yan is here."
Hearing San's words, Director Xiao and others no longer paid attention to Li Zhe and walked over to Wang Yan.
Li Zhe stood there, blinking, not believing his eyes.
Director Xiao was actually here to support Wang Yan? How could this be? Could Wang Yan's newly founded group really invite a big shot like Director Xiao?
Not only was Li Zhe dumbfounded, but even the previously mocking Leng Xiaojie was stunned.
Director Xiao walked up to Wang Yan, smiling, "Young friend Wang Yan, I am here to congratulate you, wishing Peak Group prosperity and abundance."
Following Director Xiao, the few elders also walked up to Wang Yan, all with smiling, amiable faces.
Seeing Director Xiao and others approaching Wang Yan's side, Leng Xiaojie, standing beside Li Zhe, shuddered in fear and quickly said to Li Zhe, "Even Director Xiao has gone over, sorry, President Li, I have to go too. It's not that I don't respect you, but I dare not go against Director Xiao's wishes. Farewell."
Li Zhe hurriedly shouted, "Chairman Leng, you can't leave, what will happen to my group?"
Li Zhe was so anxious he almost cried, but Leng Xiaojie shrugged off Li Zhe and quickly followed Director Xiao Yang.
Li Zhe hurriedly tried to stop them, but to his surprise, all thirty-something individuals followed Leng Xiaojie over to Wang Yan's side.
Li Zhe tried to stop this one, then that one, but in the end, failed to stop anyone. The once lively red podium of Gangzhe Group was left with only Li Zhe and Zhao Xinyao, standing amidst the swirling winds.