The reporters started discussing among themselves.
“I thought we would capture some major news today, but with this lineup, there’s nothing to see. A wasted trip.”
“Let’s leave quickly! No need to waste our time.”
“Exactly, I feel ashamed just standing here to film.”
…
The people in the plaza were quite disappointed.
They all felt their trip had been in vain.
Many leaders from Tiansheng Group were present. They heard all the discussions and felt deeply embarrassed, wishing they could disappear into a hole.
In their opinion, Jiang Yi had deliberately intended to embarrass Tiansheng Group with this ceremony.
How could they even start the ceremony without inviting any important figures?
Inviting so many media outlets and reporters was clearly meant to humiliate them in front of the entire business community.
Just then, a car drove in from outside the courtyard.
After the car door opened, the head of the Chen family stepped out.
The Chen family was considered one of the top prominent families in Lidushi, a highly respected lineage.
“I didn’t expect the head of the Chen family to come personally.”
“It seems Tiansheng Group has a good relationship with the Chen family!”
“Indeed, but compared to some major corporations, Tiansheng Group is still far behind.”
…
While a bit surprised by the arrival of the Chen family head, the crowd quickly calmed down, feeling it was not a significant matter.
In their view, the head of the Chen family was the only person of note coming to support Tiansheng Group.
“Director Ye!”
The head of the Chen family greeted Ye Yanran.
Ye Yanran quickly went to welcome the head of the Chen family.
Afterward, Ye Yanran walked to Jiang Yi’s side and said to him, “It’s okay, being able to invite the head of the Chen family is already quite good. You don’t need to worry about it.”
Ye Yanran was deliberately trying to comfort Jiang Yi.
“The people I invited are not just the head of the Chen family!” Jiang Yi said with a slight smile.
“Who else did you invite?” Ye Yanran asked.
“You’ll know soon enough,” Jiang Yi replied with a smile.
Hearing this, Ye Yanran felt a bit curious. She didn’t know who else Jiang Yi could possibly invite.
She knew Jiang Yi had a good relationship with Bai Zhen, but Ye Yanran felt that Bai Zhen, as the chairman of the provincial chamber of commerce, was too proud to attend such ceremonies personally.
Moreover, Bai Zhen only attended events for major companies, not for companies like Tiansheng Group.
Just then, dozens of cars began to drive into the courtyard one after another.
Seeing this, everyone’s gaze shifted.
“Could it be that Tiansheng Group has invited some other important figures?”
“It’s possible! This lineup is not small!”
“I’d like to see what kind of important figures a company like Tiansheng Group can invite.”
…
The crowd murmured.
Soon, the car doors opened one by one, and a group of middle-aged men in suits stepped out.
Upon seeing the appearances of these middle-aged men, everyone was stunned.
These were not ordinary people; they were leaders from the provincial chamber of commerce.
“Tiansheng Group is truly incredible! Look, that’s Director Wang.”
“Director Ma is here too!”
“And Director Liu…”
“Almost all the senior leaders of the provincial chamber of commerce are here. This lineup is terrifying. In Jiang Province, there is probably no other company that has such influence to be able to invite so many provincial chamber of commerce leaders.”
…
Before everyone could fully recover, another car drove into the courtyard.
When the car door opened, Bai Zhen stepped out.
The moment they saw Bai Zhen, everyone was dumbfounded. Astonishment was evident on everyone’s faces.
The arrival of so many leaders from the provincial chamber of commerce had already shocked them, but they never expected the chairman of the provincial chamber of commerce himself to be present.
The leaders of Tiansheng Group felt exceptionally proud, holding their heads high.
They finally understood why Jiang Yi wanted to hold the ceremony.
Jiang Yi was helping Tiansheng Group.
Ye Yanran recovered from her shock and couldn’t help but look at Jiang Yi.
“I didn’t expect your reach to be so great. Not only did you invite so many leaders from the provincial chamber of commerce, but you also invited Chairman Bai,” Ye Yanran said to Jiang Yi.
“This is nothing! There are more people coming,” Jiang Yi said with a slight smile.
Hearing this, Ye Yanran was a little stunned.
“Who else?” Ye Yanran asked eagerly.
“You’ll know soon enough!” Jiang Yi said.
Ye Yanran became even more curious but didn’t ask further.
Seeing Jiang Yi’s confidence, she guessed that the next person to appear would be even more important than Bai Zhen.
Ye Yanran didn’t dwell on it and quickly ran to welcome Bai Zhen.
Meanwhile, the leaders of Tiansheng Group rushed to welcome the leaders from the provincial chamber of commerce, ushering these important figures to the elevated platform.
“Chairman Bai, thank you for coming in person to show your support,” Jiang Yi walked over and said to Bai Zhen.
“You’re welcome, this is just a small favor.”
Bai Zhen smiled and said to Jiang Yi, “I know that you invited me to attend the celebration because you wanted someone to lend prestige, so I brought all the senior leaders of the provincial chamber of commerce.”
“It seems Chairman Bai understands me,” Jiang Yi chuckled.
“I don’t understand you!”
Chairman Bai took a deep breath. “I’ve known you for so long, and to this day, I still haven’t figured you out. You’re like a mystery that can never be solved.”
Chairman Bai’s words carried a deeper meaning.
“Alright, you go tend to your own matters. You don’t need to personally attend to me,” Bai Zhen said.
Jiang Yi said no more and walked to the side of the elevated platform, waiting for the next important figure to arrive.
A few minutes later, a stretched Lincoln sedan drove into the courtyard.
Upon seeing this car, everyone was stunned.
Even the leaders of Tiansheng Group could no longer remain composed.
This car bore the emblem of the Military Governor’s Mansion, meaning whoever was inside must be a person of great importance from the mansion.
Soon, the car door opened.
When the people alighted from the car, everyone was completely taken aback.
Stepping out of the car was none other than Zhou Mao.
Besides Zhou Mao, another person was present: Zhou Wentian, the Military Governor of Jiang Province.
“My God! Am I dreaming? Even the Military Governor of Jiang Province has come personally, and so has Young Master Zhou!”
“In Jiang Province, no one has this much influence to be able to invite the Military Governor.”
“Tiansheng Group’s connections are simply terrifying.”
…
Everyone was astonished.
Now, no one dared to look down on Tiansheng Group anymore.
“Military Governor, you’ve arrived!”
Jiang Yi walked over and greeted Zhou Wentian.
“Mm!”
Zhou Wentian responded and said softly to Jiang Yi, “You personally called me, so how could I not come? I’ve come to support you this time, and you owe me a great favor. How do you plan to repay it?”
“How do you want me to repay this favor?” Jiang Yi countered.