Cheers to Friendship

"Look, who's here!"

Before Lin Qi had even approached the social gathering, the president, who was chatting with people, immediately turned toward him under the butler's whisper and called out softly.

This was also an introduction of Lin Qi to everyone. Not everyone knew him.

That might sound strange to some people. Lin Qi was so famous—how could anyone not know him? In fact, this was perfectly normal. People knew "Lin Qi," but not his face. In an age when information technology was not yet sufficiently developed, it was common to know only someone's name without ever seeing what they looked like.

If the president had not called out Lin Qi's name so loudly, some people might have simply watched from the sidelines during the introductions without speaking to him.

As one of the president's sponsors, Lin Qi hoped everyone here could become good friends. Only then would they continue supporting him.

Lin Qi walked forward of his own accord. The two shook hands, but the president did not let go, continuing to hold Lin Qi's hand.

"You arrived a little earlier than I expected. Didn't you go on a date?" he joked. Someone nearby joined in and laughed.

Being able to discuss one another's lovers or families was a sign of close relations. By bringing up Lin Qi's date in front of everyone, the president was not only showing their closeness but, more importantly, maintaining the atmosphere.

A good atmosphere was extremely important for a party, and the party Lin Qi was attending today could easily become somewhat dull.

At that moment, someone stepped forward. "I vaguely remember that two or three years ago, Mr. Lin Qi came to the president's celebration ceremony..."

The time span was suddenly extended, showing that the friendship between Lin Qi and the president