Gathering Stars, Surrounded by Admiration

"Beep beep—" The piercing sound of a horn rang out.

This startled the three people who were observing.

Looking back again.

The black Bentley had disappeared around the corner.

Li Ziying took a deep breath, and the scenes that had just happened flashed before her eyes.

Tang Song, dressed in formal attire, exudes an elegant and refined air, while his Bentley is grand and imposing...

Previously, when they were on the Shenzhen Bay Pedestrian Street, she and Zhang Xiaoni felt that Tang Song had changed a lot.

Meeting you again today feels like you've evolved once more.

It's not about appearance, but about temperament and eyes.

In fact, these two points are equally important for shaping an overall image.

If a person has a good enough temperament, even if their facial features are not particularly outstanding, they will still give people a noble and charming feeling.

"Shuangshuang, what does Tang Song do for a living now?" Li Ziying nudged Liu Shuang's arm. "I feel like he's acting a bit strange today."

Liu Shuang squeezed the shoulder strap of her backpack and said in a low voice, "I asked before, and they said that they are currently mainly engaged in live-streaming e-commerce in Yancheng, and also have some equity in other companies, but I don't know the specifics."

This morning, after seeing the Hermès bag and Chanel black gold sugar cube gift from Tang Song, she secretly asked Liu Qingning about it.

That's what she said at the time, but Liu Qingning probably didn't know the specifics, so she didn't discuss it with her in detail.

"Live-stream e-commerce..." Li Ziying grinned and exclaimed, "It's been a major trend in recent years, and it seems like people are really making money from it."

Standing by the Xiang Kai took a deep breath, his gaze shifting. "That Bentley has a local Shencheng license plate, so it shouldn't be his car. Let's go, we should get going."

Liu Shuang nodded and said, "I guess it's rented. That's normal, considering today's occasion is quite important."

That being said, the charm that Tang Song just displayed is truly captivating.

Even those who aren't into looks were touched and couldn't help but feel envious of Liu Qingning.

Xiang Kai nodded and opened the door to the BMW 7 Series parked in the parking space.

Given his family's financial situation, it's impossible for him to own only one car. He usually drives Mercedes-Benz -AMG GT for casual dates, but when it comes to work-related matters, he drives this more business-oriented BMW 7 Series.

Luxury cars around a million yuan are both very prestigious.

He was a smart man; he knew beforehand that Liu Qingning's childhood sweetheart was somewhat insecure.

The reason they came to pick up Liu Qingning and the others was simply to undermine Tang Song's confidence.

I had heard Liu Shuang mention before that Tang Song had successfully lost weight and looked great, but he didn't seem to care much.

Unexpectedly, the result far exceeded his expectations, and he suffered a setback.

However, he maintained a calm and composed demeanor on the surface.

As a typical Second-Generation Rich and celebrity offspring, and now developing in the financial industry, his own qualities are quite outstanding.

"Rumble—" The BMW 7 Series started smoothly and headed towards Shenzhen Bay No. 1.

In mid-August, Shencheng was humid and stuffy.

Liu Shuang and Li Ziying stood outside for a few minutes, and their faces were already covered in oil and sweat.

After getting into the car, she quickly opened her bag and started blotting away oil and touching up her makeup.

Today's occasion is indeed very important.

There are several well-known celebrities, as well as well-known directors and investors in the industry.

I heard there will be a red carpet event with sign-in, and media will be taking photos, so we have to take it seriously.

The soft and comfortable rear seats of Bentley.

A luxurious and elegant atmosphere enveloped the two of them.

Liu Qingning leaned back in the aviation-grade seat, her fingers gently tracing the dark red leather interior.

Take a deep breath.

He held the LV cap mini handbag with both hands, his body standing very straight.

Seeing her earnest yet flustered expression, Tang Song couldn't help but chuckle and reached out to pinch her plump oval face.

"What's wrong? Were you scared?"

Liu Qingning quickly slapped his hand away, "Don't move around, I finally got my makeup done."

Tang Song quickly moved his hand to her back and gently stroked it.

Looking at the cute and sexy White Moonlight, his eyes were full of affection.

Liu Qingning looks really beautiful today.

Fresh and charming.

The striking contrast between her youthful face and full E-cup breasts makes her look just like a heroine from an anime.

He discovered this back in high school.

Noticing Tang Song's intense gaze, Liu Qingning blushed slightly and whispered, "What's going on with this car?"

"It's a security company car," Tang Song explained casually. "After all, we're attending a banquet, so we have to be careful. Also, it's to give Qing Ning Zhuangzhuang."

"Honestly, why waste this money?" Liu Qingning muttered, glancing sideways at Tang Song beside her.

A handsome face, a well-fitting and crisp suit, a superior physique, red lips and white teeth, and eyes as bright as stars.

He's practically a male protagonist straight out of a novel.

In Liu Qingning's eyes, who already had a soft spot for him, he was truly impeccable.

Immediately afterwards, Tang Song approached.

"Smack~" He planted a kiss on her cheek.

Liu Qingning's chest heaved, her big, watery eyes widening as she said in a low, fierce voice, "You're messing around again!"

Tang Song leaned to the side, his elbow resting lightly on the central armrest, his eyebrows slightly raised. "If you want to look, just look. There's no need to be so shy."

"Get lost." Liu Qingning pushed his head. "Tang Song, be serious. Tonight's occasion is quite important."

As she spoke, she secretly glanced at the driver in the main seat, her full cheeks turning as red as Apple.

"Yes, yes, serious." Tang Song nodded, still Wei Xiao as he looked at her, as if he couldn't get enough of looking at her.

Feeling his gaze, Liu Qingning felt uncomfortable all over. She wiggled her little bottom and changed the subject, saying, "I don't know how much money you have now, but your financial situation should be diversified."

With the current real estate market downturn, investing in property is not a viable option. It would be best to find a reliable investment fund company.

Then, she gave a detailed explanation of the Gathering Stars.

Another important reason for bringing him along was to help Tang Song broaden his financial management channels.

If we consider the past returns of Gathering Stars, the 4 million yuan in cash she has could earn her more money each year than she would from her previous job.

Tang Song listened quietly, nodding in agreement from time to time.

He was naturally happy to accept the concern shown by his White Moonlight.

Because it was rush hour, I kept stopping and starting along the way.

Nearly 20 minutes later.

The Bentley slowly drove into the drop-off area at the entrance of Building Shenzhen Bay No. 1 T7.

"Click-click-click" The car door was gently opened.

Looking at the flow of people coming and going around her, Liu Qingning took a deep breath and stepped out.

As a 72-story skyscraper, it contains hotels, apartments, office buildings, and clubhouses.

Friday evening around 6 pm is the busiest time of day.

A black Bentley Mulsanne, a cute and sexy woman, and a handsome and composed man.

Naturally, it attracted a lot of attention.

Even with her intelligence and rationality, Liu Qingning felt somewhat lightheaded at this moment.

This is probably due to underlying vanity and competitiveness.

He was able to overcome all obstacles and succeed in his Imperial Capital University and in starting his own business.

It's impossible to say she has no competitive spirit, nor is she a laid-back person.

Tang Song strolled over to her side, gently took her hand, and said, "Let's go, Qing Ning."

As you pass through the bright, clear glass doors, a refreshing breeze greets you.

After glancing around, Tang Song pulled her toward the Raffles Hotel reception area in the corner of the first floor.

These high-rise hotels often have a simple reception hall on the first floor to guide customers, while the real lobby is upstairs.

"Let me ask Shuangshuang where they are." Liu Qingning shook off his large hand, took out her Mobile Phone from her bag, and dialed the number.

We chatted quietly for a few minutes, then hung up the phone.

"They just parked their car and will be here soon."

Tang Song nodded gently, pulled her around, and pointed to the building across the street, saying, "Look, your company."

Looking at the Qingning Building towering under the gloomy sky, Liu Qingning rolled her eyes dramatically. "Is it really that funny to keep teasing me with this joke?"

Since coming to Shencheng, my company is located in Nanshan District and is engaged in the AI industry.

Every time she passes by this area, her colleagues tease her about it, and she's almost numb to it.

Tang Song smiled mysteriously and said nothing more.

After accompanying her to the dinner party today, we can start talking about Qingning Technology.

Although he doesn't yet have control of the company, his 3% stake, coupled with Secretary Jin's presence, already allows him to do whatever he wants.

It has to be said that sometimes he even felt like he was living off a woman, and that he was using her to support other women.

"Qing Ning, Tang Song." A voice sounded from beside me.

Turning around, I saw Liu Shuang and the other two approaching.

Their eyes met, Xiang Kai's lips moved slightly as he confidently and nonchalantly nodded to Tang Song.

He had already adjusted his mindset on the way here.

Arriving at the Raffles Hotel now feels like stepping onto my home turf.

He doesn't think he's inferior to anyone.

We exchanged a few simple pleasantries.

The five people were greeted and escorted by the reception staff, and then took the elevator directly to the 34th floor.

Step out of the elevator.

The promotional posters placed in the hotel lobby were immediately noticeable.

[Gathering Stars & Networking Dinner]

Below are photos of some celebrities, along with the projects they have invested in.

Liu Shuang asked excitedly, "What if I suddenly get a little nervous?"

Li Ziying chuckled and said, "What's there to be afraid of? We're here for the banquet, to eat and chat. We'll seize the opportunity to strike up a conversation later, and hopefully get a photo together!"

Liu Qingning touched Tang Song's hand and chatted with him about which singer had just released a new song, trying to ease her mind.

Although he appeared calm on the surface, it was his first time attending such an important banquet, so he couldn't help feeling nervous.

Xiang Kai clapped his hands lightly and Wei Xiao, "Let's go. The main venue is the Cloud Song Concert Hall on the 71st floor. You need to take the second elevator inside. I'll take you there."

"Thank you, Xiang Kai."

"Go go go! I haven't been to the Cloud Song Concert Hall yet. It's the highest concert hall in the world! I can't wait!"

The luxurious, high-speed elevator continued upwards.

Xiang Kai leaned against the elevator wall and explained the next steps to them.

"Ding—" A crisp notification sound rang out, and the elevator doors slowly opened.

The formally dressed staff immediately came to greet us.

Xiang Kai greeted them and led the group inside.

Soon, a magnificent red carpet appeared on the ground, flanked by silver railings.

The registration area directly in front of us is adorned with a company logo sparkling with starlight, floral decorations in a blend of silver and blue, dynamic spotlights, and guests coming and going...

It looks grand and luxurious, very stylish.

"I know that person!" Liu Shuang pointed to a figure standing at the registration desk and said excitedly, "He's a very famous director. His last film just won a major award. I watched the awards ceremony last week."

The group showed their invitations at the registration desk and signed their names on the red poster board before proceeding to the entrance area.

Immediately afterwards, the greeters, dressed in elegant formal attire, handed out the gifts.

The red carpet was constantly illuminated by flashes of light.

It was full of ritual.

The three girls tried to remain calm, but their hearts were still racing and they were overwhelmed by what they saw.

Tang Song nudged Liu Qingning and chuckled, "So our Qing Ning can get nervous too."

"Of course, look around at who's around you." Liu Qingning glanced around and spotted a few familiar faces. They weren't big stars, but they were artists who frequently appeared on screen.

Even if you don't know the others, you can tell they're extraordinary just by their demeanor.

Xiang Kai frowned slightly as he watched the two talking in hushed tones.

After walking for a while, Liu Shuang asked in surprise, "Xiang Kai, I saw a big star go through that door. What's that over there? Can we go in?"

Xiang Kai glanced over and explained, "That's the reception area, mainly used to welcome important investors, celebrities, and other VIPs. After all, there's still some time before the banquet starts, so it's mainly to provide these people with a relatively quiet environment. For example, popular celebrities like Bei Weiwei and Pei Yan Ke will have special reception staff."

"Um... okay." Liu Shuang's lips twitched. "Looks like we can't get in."

"That's not necessarily true." Xiang Kai shook his head and chuckled, glancing at Liu Qingning. "I know the person in charge of the reception team inside; we should be able to go in."

"Oh? Really?" "Won't this put you in a difficult position?"

After the opening banquet, there will be speeches, performances, and investment project presentations on stage. The time for free interaction will be quite late.

It would be best if we could meet these celebrities before the dinner started.

"It's alright, there are actually quite a few people inside, a few more of you won't make a difference." Xiang Kai raised his eyebrows confidently.

After saying that, he turned and walked towards the reception room.

Xiang Kai spoke quietly to the staff at the door for a few minutes, then made a phone call.

Then he waved to the group and said, "Let's go in. There aren't many people inside right now. We can just find a quiet place to sit and wait."

Liu Qingning nudged Tang Song's hand, "If you have a chance later, take some photos of us together."

Her biggest hobby is listening to and singing songs, and she likes quite a few singers.

"Mm." Tang Song nodded gently and smiled, "Don't be nervous, be confident. Maybe they'll even come to you for photos in the future."

"Hey, are you trying to give me another pep talk?"

Stepping into the magnificent reception room, a unique atmosphere immediately greets you.

Inside, there were many people, and the air was filled with a faint scent of perfume and a subtle aroma of wine.

The female celebrity was dressed in gorgeous attire, with long skirts trailing on the ground and jewelry sparkling under the lights.

The men were all dressed in respectable suits, with shiny leather shoes.

There are several well-known celebrities, a Gathering Stars and leaders, and also hidden bigwigs in the entertainment industry.

They either chatted quietly in small groups or sat alone on Leather Sofa.

The entire reception room was exceptionally lively.

Tang Song Mo Mo surveyed his surroundings.

It was his first time attending such a banquet, and although he wasn't nervous, he was still quite curious.

After sitting down on the corner sofa near the door.

Liu Shuang and Li Ziying quickly took out their Mobile Phone and snapped a few photos.

Liu Qingning hesitated for a moment, then joined in the fun.

Xiang Kai glanced at them and Wei Xiao, "You can stay here. I'll go and greet the elders first."

After saying that, he walked in one direction.

The group looked over and saw Xiang Kai walk straight into a small circle.

Immediately afterwards, a middle-aged man with a thick beard stood up, patted him on the shoulder in a friendly manner, and introduced him to the people around him. The atmosphere was very harmonious.

The handsome Xiang Kai appeared completely at ease and exuded elegance amidst the chaos.

Liu Shuang said excitedly, "It's director Lu Baiyu. I've heard Xiang Kai mention him. He's a friend of his father. This is the first time I've met him in person."

"That woman in the silver evening gown is Wen Jia, a very popular variety show personality right now. I didn't expect her to be here too."

The three girls talked in hushed tones for a while.

Xiang Kai strolled back and calmly and confidently introduced the people in the reception room to them.

Liu Qingning scanned the crowd for a while, then whispered, "It seems like there aren't many singers here this time."

"The singers who came are here to perform, but the main guests are people in the entertainment industry who have investment needs," Xiang Kai explained with a Wei Xiao. He glanced at his watch and looked at her, saying, "Pei Yan Ke and Bei Weiwei are staying at the Raffles Hotel and should arrive soon. They will also wait for us in the reception room first."

"Yes, I'm looking forward to it." Liu Qingning nodded with a smile, her hand gripping the bag slightly tighter.

Liu Shuang's eyes lit up as she said, "Xiang Kai, don't you know Bei Weiwei? Can we talk to her later? We don't need to take a photo together, we just want to get to know her."

The banquet is still a long way off; we're just waiting in the wings right now.

If you can get to know each other first, you can naturally ask to take a group photo during the free exchange session.

"Of course, no problem." Xiang Kai smiled and said to Liu Qingning, "However, Pei Yan Ke won't work. In real life, she's the kind of person who's rather aloof, and with her fame, she's hard to approach. We can try to find a friend to introduce you during the dinner party and see if we can get you to meet her."

Pei Yan Ke a very popular A-list celebrity right now. As the lead singer of the current Echo Girl Group, she has, to some extent, succeeded Su Yu.

She is also a singer that Liu Qingning really likes.

She would also appear on stage as Guest at Su Yu's concerts.

Compared to popular celebrities like Bei Weiwei, Pei Yan Ke has a much higher status.

"Thank you, Xiang Kai. It's great to have a second-generation star like you. Awesome."

Liu Qingning nodded and said, "Okay, thank you."

Li Ziying's eyes Jing Jing as she said, "I'm really looking forward to Senior Qin. I wonder when she'll be here."

Just then, a conversation could be heard outside.

The people near the door could faintly hear the name "Bei Weiwei".

Xiang Kai stood up and said with a smile, "They've arrived. I'll go with the leader to greet them. Please wait a moment."

After saying that, he followed the two middle-aged men in the reception room out.

Liu Shuang quickly pointed her Mobile Phone camera at the doorway and turned on the video recording function.

"Tap tap tap—" "Da da da—"

Some disorderly footsteps could be heard.

Immediately afterwards, several figures rushed into the reception room.

One woman in particular stood out; she wore a gold fishtail dress, had dyed hair, snow-white skin, and a graceful, upright figure.

"Bei Weiwei!" Liu Shuang called out softly, pointing the camera in that direction.

She's recently become obsessed with "Idle Listening to Falling Rain," and she was incredibly excited to see the real "Chu Ruolin" appear right in front of her.

Li Ziying and Liu Qingning also looked over, their eyes filled with curiosity and excitement.

Although there were quite a few celebrities present, most of them were veteran artists.

Unlike Bei Weiwei, who is currently very popular and has a huge following, popularity, and discussion.

As the group entered the reception room, the atmosphere became lively once again.

Bei Weiwei, with her gentle and dignified demeanor, greeted everyone with Wei Xiao, accompanied by her manager, Sister Bing.

Tang Song leaned back on the sofa, watching her figure with a faint smile on his face.

The woman I met by chance at Shenzhen Bay No. 1 before was completely different from the woman I am now.

She truly deserves to be called a female idol whose acting skills are highly praised.

If you ignore their body shape and appearance, they are completely different people.

A sudden, Si Si pain shot through the back of her hand, and Liu Qingning's sour voice rang in her ears, "Isn't she beautiful? Someone's practically mesmerized by her!"

Tang Song turned slightly to look at her and said, "In my heart, you are more beautiful and sexier than her."

"Hmph, so glib." Liu Qingning muttered, a faint blush rising on her face.

Just then.

Suddenly, Liu Shuang exclaimed, "Hey! Xiang Kai seems to be talking to Bei Weiwei about us. Oh! She's looking this way!"

Everyone looked up and their eyes met Bei Weiwei's.

She was stunned for a moment, then a bright smile appeared on her face.

Xiang Kai next to him, whispered something.

Bei Weiwei lifted the hem of her skirt, her slender waist swaying slightly as she gracefully walked over.

The gown resembled a flowing galaxy, its delicate silk fabric shimmering with countless tiny diamonds that twinkled and swayed like stars in the night sky with every step she took.

Seeing Bei Weiwei approaching, Liu Qingning and the other two stood up nervously.

Xiang Kai walked up to Bei Weiwei and said with Wei Xiao, "My friend is a fan of yours and really likes your portrayal of Chu Ruolin."

"Hello, Yu Wei, I'm your fan!" Liu Shuang's face instantly tightened, and her voice became somewhat unnatural.

"Hello." Bei Weiwei, then turned her watery eyes to the boy sitting on the sofa.

An indescribable joy and excitement welled up inside me.

What a coincidence, to run into him here again.

I heard that President Mo might also be attending the banquet tonight. What a stroke of luck!

As her gaze shifted, the others also turned to look at Tang Song, who was sitting there.

Xiang Kai frowned slightly, just about to say something.

Bei Weiwei strolled over to Tang Song and said with a smile, "Hello, Mr. Tang, we meet again."

Her abrupt action drew the attention of many people in the reception room.

Xiang Kai, who was standing next to him, trembled, his mind buzzing, not understanding what had happened.

Bei Weiwei knows Tang Song? How is that possible?

"Hello, Miss Bei." Tang Song stood up from his seat and gently took her soft, slender hand in his.

Immediately afterwards, my palm was scratched by a fingernail, which made it itchy.

Bei Weiwei said gracefully, "Just call me Yu Wei. It's really nice to meet you here. Would you mind having a couple of drinks with me at the banquet later?"

"Okay." Tang Song raised an eyebrow, once again marveling at Bei Weiwei's acting skills.

Liu Shuang and Li Ziying stared at them blankly, incredulous.

Liu Qingning lips parted slightly, her hands clasped tightly.

Just then, footsteps and voices came from the doorway again.

The woman at the head of the group was a young woman in a burgundy velvet dress. She was tall and slender, with beautiful features and a vibrant personality.

Beside her were her assistant and several High-ranking official, a Gathering Stars.

Noticing Bei Weiwei standing to one side, the woman Wei Xiao and nodded, saying, "Yu Wei."

"Hello, Sister Pei." Bei Weiwei placed her hand on her chest and bowed slightly, her posture very humble.

Pei Yan Ke is, after all, the captain of the Echo Girl Group, a direct descendant of Su Yu, and the top star of Tang Zong Entertainment. She is still far behind him.

Even though they're currently very popular, they wouldn't dare to offend anyone.

Pei Yan Ke was about to turn around, she suddenly stopped again and looked at Tang Song in the crowd.

His chest heaved, and a radiant smile spread across his face.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, Pei Yan Ke strolled over to Bei Weiwei's side.

He greeted her politely and warmly, "Mr. Tang, it's been a long time."

"Long time no see." Tang Song nodded slightly and shook hands with her.

Previously at the Yancheng concert, Su Yu made Pei Yan Ke return to the stage multiple times in order to prolong the time and spend with him as much as possible.

The two had met briefly in the dressing room.

As for her knowing her name, it must be because of Mo Xiangwan.

After all, they didn't try to hide themselves when they appeared backstage together.

In an instant, all eyes in the reception room turned to him.

Liu Qingning's mind was buzzing, and she vaguely remembered what Tang Song had said before.

Let the Echo Girl Group perform live for you!

A bizarre and outlandish idea suddenly popped into my head.

Could what was said before the Tang Song be true?

How... is this possible?