Chapter 43: What, Aren't You Going to Invite Me to Dance?

Having been in the romantic world for decades, the saying "not a single petal sticks to him as he passes through a riot of flowers" couldn't be more fitting to describe Xiao Sheng. This rustic - looking fellow values sentiment and enjoys the process. Without an emotional foundation, he really can't bring himself to have an intimate relationship with a woman. But if the relationship develops too fast, he also can't bring himself to take that step. Even if she is extremely charming and enchanting...

The wine - red evening gown set off Zhang Yi's enchanting and proud figure. The powerful magic hidden in every glance and smile made the men around her tremble with excitement. Every gesture of Zhang Yi, exuding the charm of a mature woman, was accompanied by a coquettish appearance that made countless men drool.

The Zhang family in Lingnan is a state - level red family. The old man of the Zhang family is a powerful figure in the military. Although he has now retired to a second - line position, the children of the Zhang family are still active in the political arena. Of course, there is also an outlier like Zhang Yi. This granddaughter, who was once the most cherished by the old man, directly gave up the family's arrangements after graduation and went south alone to seek her fortune. With her extraordinary courage, market insight, and the support of her family, she completed the initial capital accumulation of her enterprise in three years.

The old man, who missed his daughter deeply, urged her again and again, so Zhang Yi shifted the focus of her enterprise to Lingnan and successfully listed it the year before last. In addition, over the past few years, by using the complex political connections in her hands, she continuously expanded her business. Starting with the pharmaceutical industry, Zhang Yi successfully completed a qualitative transformation of her enterprise. Now, the Zhonglei Group under Zhang Yi's name is involved in a wide range of industries. The development of new energy, in particular, has received funding support from the National Development and Reform Commission. Such a huge enterprise is bound to attract these local bosses in Hong Kong City like moths to a flame.

The meeting in Hong Kong is an important step for the Zhonglei Group to enter Jiangsu Province. The enterprises in northern Jiangsu have a weak foundation, and the local government focuses on attracting investment, with superior conditions in all aspects. Moreover, Hong Kong City is the only foreign - trade port in northern Jiangsu. Therefore, Zhang Yi has set her sights here.

Accustomed to being surrounded by people, Zhang Yi wore a professional smile and greeted everyone one by one. Even this professional smile made countless men feel infatuated. The senior leaders of the Maple Leaf Hotel, the organizer, tried their best to escort her. As early as when the Zhonglei Group showed an intention to enter Hong Kong City, they had successfully acquired this rare five - star hotel in Hong Kong City. In other words, these senior leaders of the Maple Leaf Hotel were also showing their dedication in front of their own boss.

With elegant steps and a dignified demeanor, Zhang Yi slowly walked towards the front of the venue. When she looked down at the entire venue, the smile on her face was still bright. She cleared her throat. Just as she was about to speak, she suddenly saw a familiar figure crouching and scurrying behind the display stand. With her eyes fixed there, Zhang Yi's mouth slightly opened, and she was instantly distracted.

Her reaction was immediately noticed by everyone. The assistant standing behind her promptly reminded her of something. Zhang Yi quickly regained her composure, and the smile on her face became even more intense. The turmoil in her heart was something she had never experienced in all these years.

"Escaped for six years. Let's see if you can escape from my grasp this time..."

Accompanied by Zhang Yi's clear and alluring voice, which was slowly amplified through the microphone and spread out, the entire venue fell silent. You could even hear the breathing of the people around you. It was estimated that if someone farted loudly at this moment, everyone would hear it.

"Thank you, all the business leaders in Hong Kong City, for taking the time out of your busy schedules to attend the Zhonglei Group..." A series of speeches, flattering these bosses and praising them a few times. Then, Zhang Yi made a sudden turn. After pausing for a while to wait for the applause below to gradually die down, she continued, "The Zhonglei Group intends to take root in this fertile land of Hong Kong City. Of course, a good partner will make things twice as effective with half the effort. Therefore, we need to communicate and understand each other. Anyway, thank you all for your visit today..." This few - sentence speech, which achieved a lot with little effort, instantly aroused the "desire" of all the bosses present. As long as they could reach a cooperation with the Zhonglei Group, it would bring about a qualitative leap in the development of their enterprises, especially in the development of new energy, which was led by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce. The profits involved were self - evident. But everyone present knew very well that this beautiful and enchanting boss said these words in front of everyone to maximize the interests of her enterprise. Even if everyone understood, so what? Who wouldn't try their best to please this female money - maker...

As the music in the venue started, many bosses fixed their eyes on Zhang Yi, who was slowly stepping down from the stage. If they could have the honor of dancing with this female boss, it was not just a matter of satisfying a man's vanity. A dance piece lasted five to seven minutes, which was enough time to let the other party fully understand their enterprise first. The early bird catches the worm, and everyone knew this.

Several young bosses who considered themselves extraordinary were eager to give it a try. Among them was Ma Hankong, the president of Chengran International, who had a rather masculine appearance. When the two bosses who took the lead were politely rejected, Ma Hankong, with relatively good gentlemanly manners, slowly walked towards Zhang Yi, bowed with a smile, and asked softly, "President Zhang, may I have the honor of inviting you to dance?"

"Sorry, I think I have a dance partner..." After saying that, Zhang Yi walked straight towards the northeast corner of the venue. At this time, everyone's eyes were focused on Zhang Yi. The bosses standing in the northeast corner were all gearing up, looking forward to the arrival of the goddess of fortune.

Xiao Sheng had the urge to bang his head against the wall for the first time. Hiding in the northeast corner, he originally wanted to find a quiet place to lie low for a while, but he found that the northeast corner was a "dead end". In addition, Dai Muxue, afraid that he would cause more trouble, had been keeping an eye on him, putting Xiao Sheng in a dilemma. If he tried to flee at this moment, he estimated that the "big witch" on the stage would turn Hong Kong City upside down. If his identity was really exposed at that time, what mission could he still carry out...

"Damn it, I'm having bad luck this year. I forgot to check the almanac before going out today. Don't see me, please don't see me..." Just as Xiao Sheng was struggling in his heart, he suddenly noticed a commotion in the crowd over here. Xiao Sheng swallowed hard and immediately realized something. When he slowly raised his head and saw Zhang Yi walking straight towards him, Xiao Sheng showed a bitter smile. He spoke to the microphone through the buttons of his clothes, "Scout, follow the employer. I'm in trouble..." Just as Xiao Sheng finished speaking, Zhang Yi, wearing high - heeled shoes, bypassed the crowd and was now standing directly in front of Xiao Sheng. The smile on her face was a bit excited, but she concealed it well. Dai Muxue, standing beside Xiao Sheng, looked at Zhang Yi in as she slowly walked up to Xiao Sheng. The whole venue was silent. Then, Zhang Yi slightly opened her delicate mouth and said with a smile, "What, aren't you going to invite me to dance?"