novelraw Chapter 2478 - 1833: Royal Night Banquet (Part 2)
Chapter 2478 - 1833: Royal Night Banquet (Part 2)
"This prince is kind and has made many connections. Although I don’t know how you met him or your relationship with him, getting closer can’t hurt. I’ve also heard that at the banquet you’re attending tonight, there will be many extraordinary young people, including Crown Princes from various countries and heirs of some super merchants. In short, it’s also a great opportunity to expand your network..."
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During these few minutes, Hou Yuncheng didn’t leave Bai Xiaosheng any chance to speak, pouring out all the information he had to convey.
Within it, was his deep concern for Bai Xiaosheng.
Bai Xiaosheng was naturally very grateful, attentively remembering all the details.
Hou Yuncheng said he would stay for two minutes, but actually stayed for five minutes, talking the entire time before finally standing up with a smile, "Alright, I’ve said what I need to. I have other matters to attend to, so I’ll take my leave."
Bai Xiaosheng quickly got up, made a polite gesture for him to stay a bit longer, and then saw Hou Yuncheng off.
After Hou Yuncheng left, Bai Xiaosheng returned to the room.
Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying were huddled together, exchanging views.
"Hearing what Director Hou said, that Prince is not an ordinary person, and this banquet is no ordinary gathering, we must prepare well."
"Indeed, we can’t afford to be negligent."
"But, how come I feel listening to Director Hou, that Prince doesn’t seem like the Chen Feiqiu we know..."
"Yes, I also feel there’s a huge difference in their image... It can’t be him! We must have been mistaken before! That’s definitely it!"
Bai Xiaosheng crossed his arms, looked around left and right, amusingly and helplessly observing the two.
When Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying finished chatting, they also noticed Bai Xiaosheng’s expression.
"Aren’t you two going to quickly do your homework and prepare?" Bai Xiaosheng said.
The two immediately turned around, one went to find a notebook, the other went to find a phone.
Bai Xiaosheng shook his head helplessly, furrowed his brows, looked into the void, and muttered, "Could it really not be Chen Feiqiu, and we guessed wrong..."
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From afternoon till evening, Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying were busy gathering information on court etiquette, dining culture, and local customs, compiling all sorts of precautions, whether useful or not, and printing them out. They gave a copy to Bai Xiaosheng, and each kept a copy to study thoroughly.
By evening, when it was about time, even before Bai Xiaosheng and the others could set off, Hou Yuncheng’s secretary came again, bringing along the same person who delivered the invitation during the day, saying the Prince had sent a car to pick up Bai Xiaosheng and his group.
While saying this, Hou Yuncheng’s secretary looked at this young man, Bai Xiaosheng, almost with a hint of reverence.
It is said that although the banquet guests are numerous, the Prince himself sending a car to pick someone up was rare.
Bai Xiaosheng was one of them.
On a small scale, this was a personal honor for Bai Xiaosheng, something to admire; on a larger scale, for someone from the Huaxia Business Group to receive such treatment, it was impressive!
Seeing the respectful demeanor of the envoy coming to pick them up indeed made one feel honored.
Bai Xiaosheng exchanged polite words with the person sent to pick them up and then walked out with Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying.
The car was parked outside.
Upon going out, Bai Xiaosheng immediately saw the car sent to pick him up, a custom-designed vehicle, solid, stable, and dignified looking, even bulletproof, truly a car built with real gold and silver.
In front and behind this car, there were escort vehicles as well.
Bai Xiaosheng got into this car, while Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying got into the car behind.
The vehicles started and headed towards the destination.
Sitting in this car, the cabin isolated all external noise, with only elegant classical music flowing, a true feast for the ears.
The envoy sent to pick up Bai Xiaosheng offered him top-quality cigars and red wine, which Bai Xiaosheng politely declined.
Seeing the envoy a bit uneasy, thinking he might not have served well, Bai Xiaosheng smiled and said, "Why don’t you tell me about the distinguished guests attending tonight’s banquet so I can see if there’s anyone I know."
With this from Bai Xiaosheng, the envoy immediately perked up and smiled, "Then let me tell you about it!"
During the ride, the envoy talked all the way.
He mentioned many names, none of which Bai Xiaosheng had heard before.
Even the Prince’s name, which was on the invitation, Bai Xiaosheng hadn’t heard of.
This wasn’t surprising; even if it was Chen Feiqiu, in such settings, he would certainly use his real name.
Bai Xiaosheng had checked news photos and information but found nothing; it was said that the Prince disliked being photographed in public.
On the way, apart from knowing that the banquet would be attended by extraordinary figures, Bai Xiaosheng didn’t gain any useful information.
Of course, it might be that this envoy knew what could be said and what couldn’t, and Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t ask repeatedly.
Thus, they soon arrived at the destination.
It was not a suburban courtyard or a royal palace but a hotel in the city center.
People only know five-star hotels as synonyms for comfort and luxury, but they don’t know there are even higher star ratings in this world.
Currently, Bai Xiaosheng and his group were going to an eight-star hotel, a landmark of the Aisha Emirate.
The hotel stood over three hundred meters tall, combining cutting-edge technology and materials to the utmost, and just seeing it from the outside, the sense of shock could leave one speechless.
It is said that the most expensive suite cost tens of thousands of US Dollars per night.
After Bai Xiaosheng got out of the car, led by the envoy, he entered this previously unvisited hotel, and even someone like Bai Xiaosheng, who had seen countless luxurious places in modern times, couldn’t help but be amazed by the interior decor.