At the second venue, a large stage stood at the very front. Dazzling lights flashed, while images flickered across the screens and energetic music played, gradually building the atmosphere for the evening gala.
Dense rows of tables filled the area before the stage. Crystal-clear glass goblets reflected starlike glimmers beneath the lights.
Numerous beautifully dressed female attendants moved among the tables, guiding guests to their seats.
After Chen Mo and Xiao Yu entered the venue, an attendant led them to their table.
The moment they sat down, they drew everyone else's attention.
Xiao Yu's bearing was simply too outstanding, even better than that of some popular female celebrities. The table was occupied by company bosses, along with several women.
When they saw Xiao Yu, their faces filled with envy and jealousy.
Some of them had come as corporate representatives, dressed to the nines in hopes of catching the eye of a wealthy executive at the banquet, marrying into a rich family, and soaring from sparrow to phoenix.
But the moment Xiao Yu sat down, every gaze that had been on them shifted away. Compared to Xiao Yu, they looked like plain barnyard chickens, completely beneath her level.
"Which company are you two from?" asked a heavily made-up woman seated opposite Xiao Yu.
"Ant Army Company." Xiao Yu nodded politely.
"Ant Army Company? Why would people from Ant Army Company be sitting here? You're pretending, aren't you?" said a sharp-looking man at the table.
"How so?" Chen Mo asked with a smile.
"Ant Army Company is considered one of the country's rising companies, with a market value exceeding a hundred billion. I heard that Ant Army Company's president was invited to this charity night.
"Given Zhao Min's standing in the domestic business world, her seat should have been at one of