To welcome the arrival of the Xinfei Merchant Guild's convoy, Count Samo held a grand reception that night at the City Lord's Manor in Sewell City. He invited not only everyone in the convoy, but also nearly every prominent figure in Sewell City, including almost all its nobles and merchants, and even some officers of the City Guard.
Xu Yi had not wanted Count Samo to hold such a reception, feeling it was too much trouble. But he understood that this was a necessary step to help the Xinfei Merchant Guild quickly integrate into Sewell City, so he could hardly refuse.
No matter how much Xu Yi disliked attending banquets and handling such occasions, he could not let Count Samo's thoughtful efforts go to waste. Besides, he was indisputably the star of the banquet. He had no choice but to muster his energy and chat cordially with every guest, even making a point of remembering their names, positions, backgrounds, and other details.
If the Xinfei Merchant Guild wanted to expand extensively in Sewell City, it would need close cooperation with the city's other residents, even with Count Samo's strong support as City Lord.
After finally finishing with another group of guests, Xu Yi had made initial contact with everyone at the banquet and at last had a moment to catch his breath.
He had just raised his glass and taken a sip when Princess Caroline suddenly appeared.
"President Xu, are you tired?"
Seeing how full of energy Princess Caroline looked, Xu Yi was puzzled. "Aren't you tired? Your Highness, you seem even more popular than I am."
"What's wrong? Are you jealous?" Princess Caroline smiled and raised her glass, gently clinking it against Xu Yi's. After a small sip, however, she suddenly sighed. She glanced around the banquet hall and