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The guests took their seats, each either wealthy or powerful.

In this small hall, who knew how many hidden tycoons there were? Some had been invited through Zhang Xiangui and Ma Youcai's connections, while others had not been invited at all and had come specifically for Yang Jian. They looked unfamiliar and unremarkable, yet the influence they wielded often far exceeded imagination.

The seats at the front were already full. Some second- and third-tier celebrities who were normally fawned over, along with beautiful women regarded as goddesses by most people, could only obediently sit in the back.

As Yang Jian took the stage and sat down, the entire room fell silent.

"Today, I'm very pleased to invite everyone to this private gathering. Due to some scheduling arrangements, I delayed everyone's valuable time by several days. I'd first like to apologize to you all and express my regrets." At this point, Zhang Xiangui stood up and gave an opening speech.

"Strictly speaking, this gathering is not merely a business event. You certainly did not accept the invitation because of me, so I won't waste everyone's time here. After all, I'm not part of this circle and don't know much about its affairs. Perhaps Boss Yang can clear up the doubts in everyone's minds."

Zhang Xiangui's remarks were brief. He did not even say much before shifting the topic to Yang Jian.

If this had been a meeting at his company, he would have spoken for at least an hour.

But here, he could not steal the spotlight.

At that moment.

Everyone's gaze gathered on Yang Jian.

His expression remained calm and unmoved, without the slightest trace of nerves. Yet Zhang Liqin and Jiang Yan beside him felt deeply uneasy.

These were all top-tier wealthy businessmen. In the past, they would not