Beijing, East River District,
The winter midday sunlight was crystal clear. In the distance, a white cruise ship floated on the glittering river, while nearby, traffic streamed endlessly along the shore lined with prosperous buildings.
As the place with the most wealthy people in Beijing, it gathered finance, private clubs, luxury goods, clubs, high-end shopping districts, and all manner of things. East River was as thriving as ever today.
Amid this scene, a black Bentley sped through the passing traffic.
Its body remained perfectly steady without the slightest tremor as it drove all the way from outside the city toward the riverbank.
It finally stopped before an elegant building.
Leifina Duo Restaurant.
Even in a place like East River, where every inch of land was worth a fortune, it occupied the finest riverside location. As one of Beijing's top restaurants, it had received countless wealthy and powerful figures.
But at this moment, the restaurant manager was nervously waiting at the entrance. Half an hour earlier, he had received a call from the owner.
A very important guest was about to arrive.
The moment he saw the black Bentley pull up, the restaurant manager immediately tensed. Based on the time, this should have been the person he was waiting for. Just as he wondered what kind of important figure it could be—
He saw a young man step out of the car. The other party was dressed quite ordinarily, yet there was an indescribable quality about him.
This was the important guest?
"Hello, are you Mr. Fang?"
Smiling as he stepped forward to greet him, the restaurant manager saw the other man nod and hurriedly bowed slightly, gesturing with his hand.
"It is an honor that you chose our restaurant. Your table has already been arranged."
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