A Sudden Visit

Yang Jian sensed something unusual and looked toward the exit of the banquet hall.

A group of people was coming through the open doors, apparently here for the gathering as well. All of them wore suits and leather shoes. Leading them was a slightly overweight middle-aged man in his forties, dressed in a suit and carrying himself like a company boss. There was an inexplicable smile on his face, giving him an air of dominance and arrogance.

"Ha ha, President Zhang, it's been half a year and you haven't changed at all. So, did you lose money after taking over that Guangjiang Residential Area project? I passed by there on my way here. So many of the buildings are empty, and even the sales offices have shut down. I heard you were starting a company and seeking investment, so I invited myself over. I hope you don't mind."

This president seemed to know Zhang Xiangui. The moment he entered, he laughed loudly and spoke without restraint, making sure many people nearby heard every word.

"President Qian?"

Zhang Xiangui, standing among the crowd, put down his champagne and revealed a mild smile. "It has indeed been a long time. Where has President Qian been investing these past six months? We haven't been in touch much. I never expected President Qian to be interested in showing support today. What a rare guest."

He greeted him politely as well.

Zhang Xiangui, President Qian, and another boss had once jointly invested in the Guangjiang Residential Area project.

They could originally have made a profit, but paranormal incidents had brought construction to a halt. Later, Yang Jian gave them a scare, and the two obediently transferred the entire project to Zhang Xiangui at the lowest price before withdrawing their investments and leaving.

Strictly speaking, President