Growth-type Super Rich

Chapter 344 - 241: A Brand New Li Zhun

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Jinling.

With over 7,000 years of civilization, nearly 2,600 years of city-building history, and almost 500 years as a capital, it is renowned as the "Ancient Capital of Six Dynasties" and the "Ten-Dynasty Metropolis."

After taking off from Kyoto, Gu Bai did not return directly to Shanghai but came to Jinling, where Yan Shen was located.

Outside the airport, several luxury cars were parked nearby. Many passersby paused to glance at the scene. However, most people at the airport were in a hurry, especially in a large city like Jinling. Although luxury cars were not as numerous as in the top-tier cities of Beijing and Shanghai, they were still common enough to not be surprising.

"President Zhou, who are we waiting for that requires you to personally come and pick up?"

Zhou Liyong kept his eyes on the airport exit and replied to his subordinate without turning his head, "Just wait patiently. If you don’t know, don’t ask."

Hearing Zhou Liyong’s words, the subordinate instantly shut his mouth. The rules of the workplace are simple: if your boss doesn’t want you to know something, don’t inquire. If you persist in getting to the bottom of things, you might be considered stubbornly foolish.

Just as several figures appeared at the airport entrance, Zhou Liyong’s previously expressionless face instantly filled with smiles.

Gu Bai, wearing sunglasses, walked at the forefront, followed by Gu Yi and several entourage members responsible for his accommodations.

Gu Bai also noticed Zhou Liyong and the others and asked his assistant, "Is it them?"

The assistant took a glance and quickly replied, "I just received a call from the Shangri-La side; they have been waiting outside the airport for you for half an hour."

Gu Bai nodded slightly and walked directly towards the fleet of luxury cars.

"Hello, Chairman Gu. I am the Deputy General Manager of the Shangri-La Group in the Jinling region, instructed by the highest orders of the group to pick you up. Welcome to Jinling."

From the moment Gu Bai became involved with the system, he had always been a VIP at Shangri-La. Over time, Shangri-La Group’s attention to Gu Bai increased.

In fact, Gu Bai hadn’t spent much within Shangri-La’s chain, but for someone of Gu Bai’s status, evaluating him based solely on actual consumption would indicate a lack of vision. For a mogul like Gu Bai to specifically choose Shangri-La is both a form of recognition and a capital for Shangri-La’s external promotion. After all, Shangri-La follows a high-end route, and they care more about the reputation among high-end individuals.

Zhou Liyong, as the second-in-command in a big city like Jinling, embodied the word "service," personally leading the team to welcome Gu Bai, fully honoring him.

Because he understood that Gu Bai’s current status was equivalent to their group chairman.

And the market value of Shangri-La (Asia) was only over 20 billion; without considering social status, Gu Bai’s asset level at that time would certainly surpass their group chairman, Guo Henian.

Gu Bai expressed no surprise that Shangri-La had sent a deputy general manager to welcome him. Taking off his sunglasses, he smiled politely at the man, "Sorry to take President Zhou away from work."

"Chairman Gu, it’s nothing. From the moment you set foot in Jinling, our group’s focus has been serving you."

Although aware that Zhou Liyong was flattering him, Gu Bai, like anyone, enjoyed hearing pleasant words and accepted the compliment with a smile.

"The weather in Jinling is changeable. Although the temperature is slightly higher than in the Capital City, it’s not by much. Chairman Gu, please get in the car first. We’ve already arranged for the hotel’s kitchen to prepare a grand luncheon to welcome you."

As he spoke, the hotel staff, who had been prepared, promptly opened the car door for Gu Bai.

Gu Bai nodded slightly and got straight into the back seat of the car.

There was heating inside the airport, but coming outside, the temperature difference was indeed significant.

After Gu Bai got into the car, Zhou Liyong also invited Gu Bai’s entourage to board the other vehicles. Although they were just ordinary attendees, due to Gu Bai, Zhou gave them full respect.

Once everyone was in the cars, Zhou Liyong was about to return to his own vehicle when he saw Gu Bai’s car window roll down.

"President Zhou, ride with me in the same car. I have a matter I’d like to ask for your assistance with. Let’s talk on the road."

Upon hearing Gu Bai’s words, Zhou Liyong shut the open car door, smiled, and approached Gu Bai’s car to sit in the passenger seat.

Although Gu Bai invited him to ride together, it would be foolish to sit with Gu Bai in the back seat. Although the rear seat was undoubtedly more spacious than the front passenger seat, this was a matter of simple etiquette.

After getting into the car, Gu Bai didn’t speak but gazed at the scenery outside the streets.

"I’ve read online about the many sycamore trees planted in Jinling City, and today is my first time seeing them in person."

Hearing Gu Bai’s comment, Zhou Liyong hurriedly responded, "Chairman Gu, is this your first visit to Jinling?"

Gu Bai did not conceal it and nodded lightly.

"While Jinling might not be as prosperous as Beijing and Shanghai, it has its own unique charm. Especially these sycamore trees—they are one of the city’s scenic highlights.

There’s no way to verify exactly, but popular tales have granted these sycamore-laden streets a touch of romance."

Listening to Zhou Liyong’s words, Gu Bai smiled while looking at the brief message sent by Yan Shen on his phone.

"I’ve always wanted to see Jinling covered in snow. I wonder if I’ll have the chance during my university years."