Chapter 95

Yefan learned from Su Yuxin that because this investment promotion conference was personally hosted by Ye Wenhao, it not only attracted major enterprises from within and outside the province, but also many powerful state-owned and foreign enterprises came at the news, making the event quite grand.

In such a situation, after a meeting of the Jiangnan provincial government, it was decided to change the venue to the Hanghu International Conference Center.

Located at the intersection of Hanghu Liberation East Road and Zhijiang Road, on the central axis of the Qianjiang New City core area, the Hanghu International Conference Center uses the same steel structure as the Bird's Nest. The building is 85 meters high, with the main structure consisting of a 12-meter elliptical podium and an 85-meter diameter upper spherical body.

It is centered on conference and super five-star hotel functions, providing international standard comprehensive multi-functional conference and business services, including conferences, performances, demonstrations, exhibitions, accommodation, leisure, dining, and health and entertainment, creating a high-quality international conference environment in the Qiantang River area, forming a "Sun and Moon Together" scene with the Hanghu Grand Theater.

At 8:30 AM the next day, Yefan drove with Su Yuxin to the parking lot of the Hanghu International Conference Center. Looking around, the parking lot was packed, mostly with high-end business vehicles prioritizing luxury and comfort. The remaining cars, although of lower brands and grades, had passes placed next to the screen, which made people dare not underestimate them.

The owners of those cars were all the dedicated vehicles of the leaders of major state-owned and central enterprises!

Due to Ye Wenhao's special status and strong appeal, even the state-owned and central enterprises, which are monopolies, did not dare to put on airs. Either the top leaders came to the conference personally, or powerful figures represented the top leaders.

When Yefan and Su Yuxin left the parking lot, a cordon had already been set up at the entrance of the conference center, with over a hundred police officers responsible for security. Not only were ordinary people strictly prohibited from approaching, but attendees had to show their identity cards and be verified before being allowed to enter.

The checks on the attendees were so strict that the journalists who were fortunate enough to enter the venue felt as if they were attending a high-level conference in the capital.

After their identities were verified, Yefan and Su Yuxin entered the conference center and, following the signs, headed to the largest conference hall.

Due to the importance of the conference, most of the attendees had already arrived early. Looking around, the conference hall was densely packed with people. In terms of scale and grandeur, the summary meeting held by Green Lake Group simply could not compare.

Since the He family's downfall, the Su family's position in Jiangnan had become more stable, and the Green Lake Group had firmly taken the seat of the leading private enterprise in Jiangnan.

Because of the rising status of the Green Lake Group, the organizers arranged for Su Yuxin and Yefan, representing the Green Lake Group, to sit in the first row, alongside major state-owned, central, and well-known foreign enterprises.

Although Su Yuxin had emerged in the Jiangnan business world over the past two years and was currently at the height of her success, her interactions with state-owned, central, and foreign enterprises were few. The representatives of these enterprises did not recognize Su Yuxin, but after Yefan and Su Yuxin took their seats, they still cast their gazes over.

This was partly due to Su Yuxin's beauty, but more importantly, Yefan and Su Yuxin were too young!

They were... too young!

Because the conference was of an extremely high standard, all the invited private enterprises were represented by their leaders. It was hard to find anyone under 35, let alone someone as young as Yefan and Su Yuxin.

Faced with the curious gazes, Su Yuxin smiled politely, while Yefan treated the gazes of the representatives of state-owned, central, and foreign enterprises as if they were air, only looking at the entrance of the venue.

For him, attending this conference was just to witness Ye Wenhao's presence. As for those business leaders, what did they have to do with him?

Yefan's unintentionally revealed 'arrogant' attitude made the leaders of state-owned, central, and foreign enterprises somewhat displeased, but they did not show it.

Noticing this, Su Yuxin sighed inwardly. After sighing, she suddenly guessed the intention behind Su Hongyuan sending her and Yefan to attend the conference.

"Sorry, I just realized why Grandpa sent me and you to this conference," Su Yuxin said apologetically after hesitating for a moment.

"Why?"

Yefan was focused on Ye Wenhao and had not thought much about the underlying reasons. Hearing Su Yuxin's words and seeing the old men around him, he also found it odd.

"Grandpa wants to test your relationship with the Ye family," Su Yuxin said softly.

"Hmm... So your grandpa thought I had a connection with the Ye family?" Yefan smiled bitterly. "Then your grandpa was mistaken. Although I have the surname Ye, I have no connection with the first family of China, the Ye family."

"Divine Doctor Ye, my grandpa has been in business all his life and is very pragmatic. Please don't take it to heart," Su Yuxin explained softly, seemingly worried that Yefan would be upset.

Hearing Su Yuxin's words, Yefan was about to say something but suddenly noticed that the large conference hall had instantly become silent!

Indeed...

In just a moment, the entire venue became completely silent!

Swish!

After the sudden silence, the sound of people turning their heads followed.

Under the lights, everyone involuntarily turned their gazes to the entrance of the conference hall.

In the attention of the crowd, a middle-aged man entered the venue.

Under the lights, it was clear to see that the middle-aged man was not tall but was sturdy, with a standard square face. His appearance was not handsome, quite ordinary, the type that would be hard to pick out in a crowd.

But—

At this moment.

This ordinary face attracted the attention of everyone in the venue.

Some people even held their breath in tension upon seeing him!

Because.

His name is Ye Wenhao.

A red offspring known to everyone in the system.

A legendary figure who has retired but left a legend in the world!

He did not have the arrogance of the third-generation successor of the Ye family or the sharpness of once being the top of the Qing list. What he had was only restraint.

A heavy sword has no edge.

This is the most appropriate description of him.

Facing the attention of thousands of eyes, his face showed no emotion, like an ancient well, his steps steady and powerful, each step measured and consistent.

Six major figures from the Jiangnan political circle followed behind him, standing tall and stern, seemingly not paying him much attention.

But upon closer inspection, it was clear that their gazes were all fixed on his back.

Their gazes contained only one emotion: reverence!

Seeing Ye Wenhao, Yefan was momentarily stunned.

He was stunned not by Ye Wenhao's restrained and powerful aura, but because... Ye Wenhao gave him a very familiar feeling!

Indeed...

It was familiar!

The feeling was as if he had seen this person somewhere before but could not recall where.

Just as Yefan was lost in thought, Ye Wenhao's pupils suddenly dilated, and even his steps paused in mid-air—because he sensed the martial artist aura from Yefan and judged Yefan's strength!

This discovery made him unable to resist casting a sidelong glance at Yefan.

Just one glance.

But it stirred a storm of shock in his heart!

An indescribable shock filled his heart, and he even suspected that he was hallucinating!

As a先天境 (Xiantian realm) expert, Ye Wenhao had strong willpower and control. Although he was extremely shocked, he did not show it on his face, and his pace did not change. He walked to the central position on the stage as if nothing had happened.

Soon, under the attention of everyone, Ye Wenhao took his seat first, followed by the other six major figures taking their respective seats.

After everyone was seated, the official in charge of investment promotion took the microphone, paused, and delivered the opening remarks: "Thank you all for taking the time to attend this investment promotion summit. On behalf of the provincial committee and the provincial government, I sincerely thank you all for your presence!"

"Clap, clap, clap..."

As the official in charge of investment promotion finished speaking, the previously quiet venue erupted in a wave of applause, and the conference officially began.

Although Yefan was not interested in the so-called 'investment promotion,' his curiosity about Ye Wenhao and the inexplicable familiarity he felt made him listen attentively to Ye Wenhao's speech and try to recall where he had seen Ye Wenhao before.

However—

Even after the conference ended, Yefan could not find any memory of Ye Wenhao in his mind.

He was certain that in the past twenty years, he had never seen Ye Wenhao!

This left him puzzled.

After the conference, Ye Wenhao left the venue accompanied by several major figures.

"Xiao Wang, please compile the information of the Green Lake Group's attendees and send it to me."

Ten minutes later, Ye Wenhao sat in the car with the No. 1 license plate of the provincial government and instructed his secretary, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, "Make it as detailed as possible."

"Sure."

Secretary Xiao Wang immediately responded and noted it down in his notebook.

Ye Wenhao closed his eyes slightly, seemingly resting, but his thoughts flew back twenty years...

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PS: This is the last chapter of the public period. The curtain of the new book is about to be raised, and it will officially go on sale at 00:00 on January 1, 2014. A new year, a new journey, and I have written a special message for the release. I hope everyone will read it and, more importantly, join me at 00:00 to embark on a new journey together!

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