That evening, Chen Mo left the hotel with Julie and prepared to attend a business networking event.
This was his second public event since arriving here. Experts, scholars, industry leaders, and other authoritative figures from all walks of life would be attending. Chen Mo was not good at socializing, so he was reluctant inside, but he still had to bite the bullet and go.
As soon as he reached the hotel entrance, he saw the car that had come to pick him up.
The staff member responsible for receiving him sat in the front passenger seat. His name was Sun Xian. Chen Mo's status was no longer ordinary; he was now considered one of the nation's big shots, so Sun Xian treated him with great respect. He did not talk much, which suited Chen Mo just fine. Chen Mo turned to look out the window, admiring the capital's night view.
The hotel where he was staying was not far from the venue. They arrived in five minutes.
Led by Sun Xian, Chen Mo soon met Wu Hequan, the chairman of the Internet Association.
Wu Hequan was already middle-aged to elderly, with graying hair and gold-rimmed glasses. A smile rested on his face, and he looked exceptionally energetic. As an Academician of the Academy of Engineering, he lacked the rigidity often associated with scholars and instead carried more of a practical, hands-on air.
Wu Hequan had been greeting guests when he learned that Chen Mo had arrived. He immediately excused himself and strode over. "I've always wanted to meet you, Brother Chen. I never expected that the moment I mentioned you today, my wish would come true. You truly are young and promising. The new era will depend on young people like you."
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