Inside the east-side vip lounge.
"Meng Chuan's secretary just sent word. They're already on the way and will arrive shortly. I've arranged for someone to greet them downstairs."
"Stellar Investments has been enjoying Rising Fame lately. They've prepared nearly two billion dollars in 'ammunition,' specifically to position themselves in domestic New Energy and hard-tech sectors. Young Master Meng is incredibly sought-after now. You can't even book him for a meal."
"My son was classmates with Meng Chuan. He said that Young Master Meng was already quite the prominent figure back at Columbia University."
Tian Chengye sat at the head of the table, chatting and laughing with Qin Dechang and the others.
The exhaustion on his face seemed to have been washed away somewhat by the relaxed atmosphere.
Just then, Tian Chengye's young assistant jogged in with hurried steps, looking somewhat flustered.
Seeing him like this, the lively conversations in the lounge quickly fell silent.
Tian Chengye's brows furrowed imperceptibly. "What is it, Xiao Li?"
Assistant Li hurried over, trying to steady his breathing as he reported urgently, "Director Tian, the young lady's boyfriend—Tang Song—is here! And with him is Director Fan Wenzeng of Smiling Capital!"
"What?" Tian Chengye's brows shot up, his face full of astonishment.
But he quickly calmed down. Tang Song was the CT0 of Brocade Business, and Fan Wenzeng had personally approved and recommended him back then. It was not particularly strange for the two to appear together.
However, Fan Wenzeng had actually come in person. He had to go greet him.
Seeing the assistant still standing there, Tian Chengye said directly, "What else is there? Tell me all at once."
Assistant Li swallowed, his voice even changing pitch. "Also—the young lady's boyfriend, Tang Song, is the Executive Director of Lanfeng International Hotel. I just checked. Tang