Movie Variety Show: Starting from a New World

Chapter 1272 The Gathering Begins

The Peace Hotel on the Bund in Shanghai was busier than usual today, with businessmen from all over the country gathering in the banquet hall on the third floor. The more than 400-square-meter banquet hall was now packed with people.

Everyone who had some business dealings with the Zhao family was present, along with the people they brought, filling the entire hall to capacity.

Service staff in uniforms moved about, their trays filled with various drinks being taken away and quickly replenished by the waiters.

"Brother Qiang, isn't this huge?" Tang Xiaohu couldn't help but say, looking at the crowd in the hall.

“Xiao Hu, you have to understand, this is a banquet hosted by the Zhao family. Do you know how many people outside want to get into this room but can’t? Not to mention others, before we left Jingzhou, many CEOs wanted me to bring them here to see it!” Gao Qiqiang said with emotion.

"With this level of appeal, I can't even imagine how big it would be if the restrictions were lifted. I heard that even some well-known domestic companies want to participate, but unfortunately they can't get in!" Tang Xiaolong said with a smile.

“That’s not bad. I heard that several prominent families in Mingzhu specifically sought out the leader to discuss it, but President Zhao refused,” Gao Jin said, standing beside him with a wine glass in hand.

Through a square in Jingzhou, Gao Jin and Gao Qiqiang became good friends after spending some time together. The two came to Shanghai together this time, with Gao Qiqiang bringing Tang Xiaohu and Gao Jin bringing Tang Xiaolong, because only one attendant or companion was allowed for the entire gathering.

"Isn't Mingzhu's family extremely wealthy? Why did President Zhao refuse? Brother Gao, do you know the reason?" Gao Qiqiang asked Gao Jin curiously.

"The leader's argument is that those people only came to the country to make money and made no other contributions. Such people are not qualified!" Gao Jin said in a low voice.

“This is very much in line with President Zhao’s personality. I’ve heard Secretary Wei Nong say that President Zhao has a very bad impression of those big conglomerates and families in Mingzhu, you could even say he hates them. Otherwise, he wouldn’t have told Tianqiao Society not to get involved in the previous kidnapping case!” Gao Qiqiang said with a smile.

"Brother Qiang, you're not talking about Zhang Zihao's gang, are you?" Tang Xiaohu asked.

“That’s right, I heard those people robbed the wealthy in Mingzhu of billions! These guys are really rich, even I’m tempted, but unfortunately we don’t have that opportunity!” Tang Xiaolong chimed in.

"Brother Jin, is this true? That guy surnamed Zhang really extorted billions from those rich people? How much money is that?" Tang Xiaohu asked curiously.

“That’s true. Actually, Han Bin and his group heard rumors before Zhang Zihao and his group took action, but no one warned those tycoons. You can’t blame anyone else for that. Those tycoons are really scoundrels. The reason why the people at the bottom of Mingzhu are suffering is basically because of those tycoons! They exploit the people even more than John Bull did!” A cold glint flashed in Gao Jin’s eyes.

"Hey, look over there, who's that woman talking to the young lady?" Tang Xiaolong suddenly asked.

The group looked over and saw a very young woman standing next to Wei Hong, talking to her with a big smile.

"It must be Xu Banxia from Binzhou, right? I heard that Tan Zongming from Shengxuan and Boss Bao were introduced by Miss to invest in this woman's scrap steel business. The group imported 100,000 tons of scrap steel, and that scrap steel was all tanks and armored vehicles from the Goose era!" Gao Qiqiang said.

"Tanks and armored vehicles? Are they involved in arms trafficking?" Gao Jin asked with some curiosity.

"They're just dismantled weapon racks. You all know what Russia is like now. The army writes off active-duty equipment as damaged goods, sells weapons to arms dealers, and sells the rest to this woman," Gao Qiqiang said.

"Sister Hong, this gathering today has caused quite a stir. Even some prominent figures in the business world of Binzhou have condescended to come to my storage yard to ask me to bring people in!" Xu Banxia said with a smile as she followed behind Wei Hong.

"So you didn't bring many people with you?" Wei Hong replied with a smile, gesturing to the people around her as she answered Xu Banxia's question.

"I'm not taking them. Those people are all very shrewd, and they're all self-taught. I'm afraid they'll lower the prestige of Binzhou!" Xu Banxia said, pouting.

"Has Tan Zongming told you about someone wanting to invest in your company? What are your plans?" Wei Hong asked.

“The Wu Jianshe and Qiu Bizheng you met before wanted me to continue playing the scrap metal game with them, but I refused. I don’t need the money now, why would I bother them? Those two old guys always ask me to collect scrap metal behind my back, I remember it all!” Xu Banxia said.

"Tan Zongming told me that the Jiang Group in Shanghai also wants to cooperate with you, all because they value your distribution channels! You can talk to Tan Zongming and Abao about this later and see how to decide!" After Wei Hong finished speaking, she pointed Xu Banxia to Tan Zongming in the meeting room.

"Ms. Zhao, I am Jiang Haokun from the Jiang Group in Shanghai. It's a pleasure to meet you!" Jiang Haokun said as he approached Wei Hong while she was chatting with Wang Nana.

Wang Nana, Hao Shuwen, and several other daughters-in-law of the Zhao family looked at Jiang Haokun with curiosity.

"President Jiang, you're too kind. Although our two companies haven't cooperated much, since Xiao Tan asked me, I couldn't very well refuse him, could I? Besides, we're both in Shanghai, and we'll run into each other all the time. We're sure to become great partners in the future!" Wei Hong said with a smile, looking Jiang Haokun up and down.

“That’s for sure. Our Jiang Group really wants to cooperate with the Zhao family. We heard that Ms. Daisy’s shipping company has started operating. Our Jiang Group happens to have a batch of export orders that need to be transported to Europe by ourselves. I wonder if Ms. Daisy has time to discuss the shipping costs?” Jiang Haokun smiled as he looked at Daisy, who was talking to Hong Xin.

“Sure! I’ll be waiting for Mr. Jiang in my office tomorrow morning!” Daisy replied with a smile.

"Did President Jiang bring this little girl?" Wei Hong looked at the little girl following behind Jiang Haokun. Although she was still young, it was already clear that she was going to be a beauty. So she asked curiously.

“That’s right, this is my younger sister Jiang Lai. My father knew about today’s gathering and specially asked me to bring her to broaden her horizons. Lai Lai, come over and say hello!” Jiang Haokun said, turning around.

"Hello, ladies! My name is Jiang Lai!" Jiang Lai said with a smile.

"Haha, Miss Jiang is definitely a great beauty! And you are too!" Zhuoma said to Jiang Lai with a big smile.