Unrivaled

New task: Gain Tian Chuxi's friendship (Completed)

Task: Help Tian Chuxi star in the first web series produced by her studio.

Task Reward 1: 50 experience points

Task Reward Two: Fortune 500 CEO's Experience Book (Beginner Level)

A cool night breeze blew Zhang Yang away, and upon hearing the system's notification in his mind, he instantly felt refreshed and his eyes became exceptionally clear; there was no trace of drunkenness in him.

Brilliant!

All his efforts over the years have finally paid off; now, we're seeing results.

However, it wasn't time to claim the reward yet. Zhang Yang always preferred to enjoy the joy of his harvest late at night when it was quiet and no one else was around.

Half an hour later, a farewell banquet came to an end, marking the conclusion of Zhang Yang's brief cameo appearance.

As for what comes next, it's highly unlikely that there will be any more attempts like this.

When it was over, Zhang Yang searched everywhere for Tian Chuxi but couldn't find her. He asked around and found out that she had left long ago.

In the stillness of the night, the suite was brightly lit.

Zhang Yang stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, gazing at the Qiantang River while concentrating and calming himself.

"Claim your reward," he murmured to himself.

He gained fifty experience points, instantly bringing his experience bar to halfway, leaving him only halfway to the next level.

The highlight is the second reward: a beginner's guide to the experiences of Fortune 500 CEOs.

Looking at the experience book waiting to be used in the system shop, Zhang Yang no longer hesitated and silently said "use".

For a moment, his eyes went blank and unfocused.

In my mind, as if I had been given a divine inspiration, countless experiences, knowledge, insights, and skills burst forth like a flash of inspiration.

After an unknown amount of time, Zhang Yang let out a long sigh of relief.

"Incroyable." He blurted out in perfect French.

Zhang Yang was taken aback when he opened his mouth.

Wait, what did I just say? Why am I speaking in a foreign language? Let me think...

The overwhelming amount of information left him momentarily confused, and it took Zhang Yang a while to fully digest it.

"Looks like this Fortune 500 CEO experience book I have must be from a Fortune 500 company in France," Zhang Yang muttered to himself, then walked to the mirror and looked at himself.

Then, his eyes widened slightly.

"Hiss."

His appearance in the mirror remained unchanged, but compared to before, he seemed to have gained an aura of dominance in the business world and the confidence to weather any storm.

Commonly known as the aura of a big boss.

A Fortune 500 company has assets worth at least hundreds of billions of US dollars.

To be able to steer such a behemoth, one is surrounded by massive amounts of wealth every day, handling hundreds of millions of dollars coming in and going out daily. With a wave of the hand, one could potentially decide the life or death of a listed company.

Such a powerful aura naturally makes one invincible.

In China, this kind of aura would be enough for him to chat and laugh with those big shots who rank high on the Forbes list.

Moreover, temperament is only an outward manifestation; what truly supports his temperament is his vision, knowledge and experience, and genuine ability.

"That's good now." Zhang Yang couldn't help but give a wry smile.

Originally, the problem was that his abilities did not match his wealth, a situation commonly referred to as "not being worthy of his position."

Now it's all gone, it's become my own wealth, far from matching my temperament and abilities. My abilities are only enough to handle these assets, a classic case of using a sledgehammer to crack a nut, like using a cannon to kill a mosquito.

It seems that the focus for the next stage will be on expanding one's assets.

Previously, relying on the system meant he could only take whatever the system gave him, and there was no way to talk about management. But now, even with the industries he already had, Zhang Yang had no fewer than a hundred business ideas in his mind.

"No rush for now." Zhang Yang raised his wrist to check the time.

It may seem like only a moment, but it's actually already 2 a. m.

The most important thing is to go to sleep first.

Slightly tipsy, Zhang Yang fell asleep the moment his head hit the pillow.

I slept soundly until the sun was high in the sky the next day, feeling refreshed and energized.

Zhang Yang opened his eyes, got up, drew back the curtains, and stretched out his perfectly sculpted body in the golden sunlight.

Look at the world before you.

It looks the same as yesterday, but it also seems different.

This seems to be the world from the perspective of a big shot.

"Everything has changed, yet everything seems the same," Zhang Yang murmured to himself as he walked towards his wardrobe.

His hands slid over each coat.

I picked out a dress and put it on, then went to the mirror.

This time, Zhang Yang didn't pay attention to how handsome he was; he only noticed his sparkling eyes, which signified genuine confidence from within.

It turns out that a man's true confidence does not necessarily come from wealth, but from his vision, perspective, and abilities.

It does not depend on external things, but on itself.

For Zhang Yang, however...

Whether it's appearance, personal assets, or inner qualities, they are all top-notch.

"Finally, there are no weaknesses left." Zhang Yang muttered to himself with a touch of emotion, feeling an indescribable sense of ease.

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A wealth summit is approaching in Hangzhou, and the vast Hangzhou is about to gather bigwigs from all sides.

The InterContinental Garden Hotel, as one of the top luxury five-star hotels in Hangzhou, naturally became one of the designated hotels for guests to stay at.

On this day, a prominent figure in China's internet industry, a frequent name on the Forbes list, was about to stay at the InterContinental Garden Hotel.

As the hotel's general manager, Yu Kaili was on high alert.

On this day, Yu Kaili stood early at the entrance of the InterContinental Garden Hotel, ready to greet Mr. Liu.

After an unknown amount of time, a black Maybach Pullman slowly pulled up in front of the gate, followed by several Mercedes-Benz vans.

Yu Kaili's expression immediately brightened; she knew the person in question had arrived.

Celebrity stays are of paramount importance for hotels, significantly enhancing their prestige—a process akin to image enhancement. Just like those century-old hotels, why do they maintain their reputation and endure? It's precisely because of these subtle, accumulated positive word-of-mouths.

As soon as the car door opened, a familiar figure stepped out.

His figure is frequently seen in newspapers and news reports; his rise to wealth almost spans the entire history of China's internet development, making him a true business tycoon of the internet age.

Having seen many celebrities, Yu Kaili wasn't nervous at all. She simply took a deep breath, composed herself, and went to greet them.

"Mr. Liu, welcome to the InterContinental Garden Hotel. I am Yu Kaili, the hotel's general manager."

Mr. Liu was surrounded by a large group of people as he strode towards the hotel. When he noticed Yu Kaili, he nodded politely.

These bigwigs have always projected a relatively approachable image in public.

However, the sense of distance, that aura, will not change.

"Mr. Yu, is that right? You've worked hard." Mr. Liu smiled and nodded politely.

"Mr. Liu, this way please." Yu Kaili was quite attentive and helpful, and although she appeared calm on the surface, her heart was in turmoil.

He's definitely a big shot.

With just a few words, he exuded an indescribable aura that made people feel pressured.

"Okay, thank you." Mr. Liu nodded and walked briskly.

Yu Kaili had prepared a whole bunch of polite welcome remarks, intending to say them whenever she could find an opportunity to lead the way to the elevator, but she quickly groaned inwardly.

She realized that although Mr. Liu smiled at her from time to time, he didn't actually take her prepared words to heart at all.

"Yu Kaili, you can go ahead and get busy." A voice suddenly came from the side.

Yu Kaili couldn't help but pause, and when she saw that tall figure walking calmly towards her, she didn't know why, but she suddenly felt inexplicably at ease.

"Hello, Chairman Zhang."

"Huh?" Mr. Liu stopped abruptly, looking at the handsome figure smiling as he approached from afar, and inexplicably sensed a familiar aura. "Who is that?"

This kind of charisma and presence is often seen in his business partners and even his company's investors.

Those people were all big shots in the business world, and some of them even he had to treat with respect and address with a formal title.

How could such an aura appear in the person before me?

"Mr. Liu, this is Mr. Zhang, the owner of our hotel," Yu Kaili quickly introduced.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhang Yang stepped forward, smiling and extending his hand.

"Mr. Liu, welcome."

With experience books on Fortune 500 CEOs at his disposal, he may be far inferior to any big shot in terms of financial resources and strength, but in terms of aura and presence, he is intimidated by no one. Being evenly matched is a very conservative estimate; some big shots may not even have the same presence as him.

Mr. Liu was taken aback for a moment, then extended his hand and shook it.

"Oh... hello hello."

"This way, please, Mr. Liu," Zhang Yang said with a hearty laugh, extending an invitation.

The assistants and security guards around them didn't know why, but they subconsciously regarded the person in front of them as someone of equal status to their employer, and unconsciously surrounded the two of them.

In the hotel lobby, everyone from GM Yu Kaili to department managers was staring at the figure not far away.

Surrounded by a group of people.

Their boss and Mr. Liu, a top-ranking billionaire in the business world and a Forbes- listed billionaire, chatted and laughed all the way.

In terms of charisma and presence, my boss is just as impressive.

Involuntarily, a strange sense of admiration arises in the hearts of those in management positions above and below.

It turns out that people subconsciously obey their bosses, after all, they are subordinates, and obedience is in their nature. But to say that they worship them would be an exaggeration.

Without exceptional personal charisma, it's difficult to inspire genuine admiration in others.

But now, seeing their boss's imposing figure right before them, they couldn't help but feel the same way.

Among the crowd, Qu Shanshan, the front desk manager, stood out the most.

She watched the figure walk into the elevator, her eyes fixed on him, a near-fanatical admiration welling up inside her.

As she watched, her legs involuntarily rubbed against each other slightly.

In a corner of the hotel, Tian Chuxi, wearing sunglasses and a mask and dressed very warmly, was about to go out when she happened to see this scene.

"Who is that... could it be General Manager Liu?"

Who doesn't know this Mr. Liu? There are too many accolades surrounding this top tycoon, Mr. Liu.

Although Tian Chuxi can be considered one of the new generation of actresses born in the 2000s in China, in the eyes of such a person, she is no different from an ordinary person.

To her, this man was a truly powerful figure who could turn the world upside down with a flick of his wrist.

Let alone her, even the bigwigs in the entertainment industry who are known as the capital players in China would probably have to flatter and say nice things to just one of the vice presidents in charge of pan-entertainment business under this CEO Liu.

But now... Zhang Yang is chatting and laughing with such an important figure with such ease and composure?

She knew Zhang Yang was wealthy, but she never equated Zhang Yang with those top tycoons... But now?

She stood there, gazing at the scene for a long time.

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In front of a suite, Zhang Yang shook hands with Mr. Liu to say goodbye. They had a very pleasant conversation along the way.

He has now truly experienced the power of the experience books written by Fortune 500 CEOs.

Although the journey was short, he could talk about anything along the way, and on several occasions, Mr. Liu seemed quite attentive to the conversation.

"Chairman Zhang, how about we exchange contact information?" General Manager Liu suddenly spoke up.

Zhang Yang smiled, took out his phone, exchanged contact information, and then left without disturbing him further.

To accommodate his distinguished guest, the boss naturally offered to give up his suite, which cost 80,000 yuan a night, for Mr. Liu to stay in.

Inside the suite, Mr. Liu, a seasoned businessman with countless connections, stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, his mind still replaying the brief moment he had just spent getting to know Chairman Zhang.

That's incredible.

You can't fake what a person is really like.

From the initial amazement to the subsequent simple conversation, even though it was just casual conversation, Mr. Zhang's demeanor, temperament, and personal charm actually... actually managed to make him look at him with more respect? Even develop a favorable impression?

That's incredible.

To put it simply, in the Chinese internet industry, he's one of the top figures in the field.

I've met quite a few big shots, both domestic and international.

That guy just now, he seemed like he should at least be the CEO of a Fortune 500 company, right? But... he's just the owner of a five-star hotel?

He stood by the window, his mind racing, then looked down at the contact information he had just added and carefully added a note to it.

He always had a premonition that, given time, this Chairman Zhang would one day shine so brightly that people would have to re-evaluate him, and his status would definitely not be limited to just a mere five-star hotel.

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On the eve of the summit, Zhang Yang deliberately held a plenary meeting inside the hotel.

The entire hotel staff participated.

Inside the conference hall, everyone was seated. Zhang Yang stood on the stage, his demeanor elegant and refined, his every word concise and to the point, and his solutions enlightening, giving everyone a sense of clarity and relief.

This scene was deeply etched into the souls of everyone present.

Years later, even if some people have left the hotel, they will still remember this scene.

Do you remember... inside the hotel's grand hall, where Chairman Zhang spoke with such confidence and authority...?