Chapter 612: Meng Chuan, Mellon

Inside the VIP hall on the east side.

"Just received news from Meng Chuan's secretary; they are already on the way and will arrive shortly. I have already arranged for people to greet them downstairs."

"Xinghan Investment has been making a name for itself recently, preparing nearly 2 billion USD in 'ammunition,' specifically for laying out the domestic new energy and hard tech tracks. This Young Master Meng is now a hot commodity; you can't even make an appointment to have a meal with him."

"My son is a schoolmate of Meng Chuan; he said that this Young Master Meng was a prominent figure when he was at Columbia University."

Tian Chengye was sitting in the main seat, chatting and laughing with Qin Dechang and others.

The fatigue on his face seemed to be diluted by this relaxed atmosphere.

Just at this moment, Tian Chengye's young assistant ran in with hurried footsteps, his expression somewhat out of composure.

Seeing him like this, the originally enthusiastic conversation in the hall stopped quickly.

Tian Chengye's brows raised imperceptibly. "What's wrong? Little Li."

Assistant Li hurriedly leaned forward, trying hard to calm his breathing, reporting urgently: "Chairman Tian, Miss's boyfriend—Tang Song has arrived! And coming with him is Fan Wenzeng, Chairman of Smile Capital!"

"What?" Tian Chengye raised his brows, his face full of surprise.

But he immediately calmed down. Tang Song was the CTO of Jinxiu Trading, and was personally approved and recommended by Fan Wenzeng back then; their appearance together wasn't particularly strange.

But Fan Wenzeng actually came in person—he had to go over to greet him.

Tian Chengye saw the assistant who was still standing there and said directly: "Anything else? Say it all at once."

Assistant Li swallowed his saliva, his voice even changing pitch: "Also—Miss's boyfriend Tang Song is the executive director of Lanfeng International Hotel. I just checked, and the person currently holding 80% absolute controlling interest is Tang Song! It's the same person."

Hearing this, Tian Chengye's body stiffened violently, and with a "bang," the teacup in his hand hit the coffee table heavily.

"What?! How is this possible?"

Other guests also looked at each other, and for a time, the entire VIP hall became quiet.

Assistant Li immediately explained: "Lanfeng International Hotel just had an equity change 4 months ago."

Actually, in May, Tian Chengye had asked him to investigate Tang Song's information.

But at that time, he was very "clean," only finding an e-commerce live streaming company called "Songmei Apparel," which had just been established not long ago.

After that, because of the negative news from Zhongcheng Group one after another, and the Huineng Electronics crisis that was crushing him,

Tian Chengye had long been exhausted, naturally having no heart to pay attention to the movements of a young man he saw as "having potential but still needing time."

His eyes flickered violently, thinking of a lot in an instant.

His own daughter, who was full of tricks, absolutely knew, and had deliberately hidden it from him.

In his heart, there was both surprise and worry and nervousness.

But no matter how Tang Song did all this in just half a year, there was no time to delve into and explore it now.

The most urgent task was to immediately handle this situation that was about to completely lose control!

His positioning of Tang Song before was an "excellent ordinary person."

Therefore, he invited Lin Jingming and Meng Chuan, wanting them to get to know his daughter.

But now, the strength Tang Song showed far exceeded his imagination, and his personal assets might not be much less than theirs!

Then he couldn't treat him with his original attitude.

But in this way—it was a bit difficult to explain to Meng Chuan's side.

Although he didn't say it explicitly, he had contacted him several times before, showing his daughter's photos and enthusiastically issuing a private birthday party invitation.

The subtext was understood by both sides.

What kind of person was Meng Chuan? He was the kind of proud and conceited heaven's pride child to the extreme.

Plus his extremely huge family background.

His appearance would inevitably be a suppression and provocation to Tang Song.

Inside the brilliant banquet hall, laughter was constant.

Near a floral DIY table surrounded by champagne roses and white bellflowers in the center.

The atmosphere was warm and harmonious.

"—I heard from Jingjing that you are from Gusu, Auntie." Tang Song, while skillfully pruning a flower stem, chatted with Chen Man, "I have always felt that Gusu is a city with spirit, especially those gardens, the openness of the Humble Administrator's Garden, the ingenuity of the Lion Grove Garden..."

Xiao Jing's gaze was fixed on Tang Song's hands, her expression shy, her thoughts running wild.

"These earrings of yours, if I'm not mistaken, should have adopted the 'Ruyi Double Ring' carving technique of Gusu craftsmanship from the Qing Dynasty, with smooth and graceful lines, implying auspiciousness and perfection—"

"Complementing your cheongsam today."

Tang Song's movements were smooth and flowing, full of pleasing beauty.

From humanities and geography, to jewelry craftsmanship, to aesthetic matching, he showed extraordinary knowledge and personal foundation.

Chen Man was delighted by the praise, and at the same time, she was greatly shocked and filled with emotion.

She never thought that the boyfriend her daughter found would be so outstanding.

This was no longer something that could be described simply as "excellent."

It was simply—simply like a dream.

Just in this harmonious atmosphere.

"Click," the door of the VIP hall on the east side was pushed open slowly.

Tian Chengye and others walked in one after another.

Guests along the way stood up one after another, greeting them.

"Dad!" Xiao Jing stood straight and called out sweetly.

Tang Song turned around, looking at Tian Chengye who was walking toward this side, always maintaining an appropriate expression.

The moment their gazes met.

Tian Chengye's footsteps paused imperceptibly.

A stormy sea rolled in his heart.

The Tang Song before him was very different from the young man with sharpness and confidence he had seen before.

In his eyes, Tian Chengye didn't see any pride or showing off, only a calmness that was bottomless.

There was no ostentation piled up by wealth on him, nor the arrogance cultivated by power.

But a deeper kind of calmness and casualness derived from absolute control.

He was almost fifty years old and had seen many big figures.

But it was the first time he had seen this kind of "top-tier big shot" temperament in such a young person.

"Uncle Tian, long time no see." Tang Song took the initiative to speak.

Tian Chengye exhaled lightly, a close and enthusiastic smile on his face, speeding up his pace, "Haha, Tang Song, oh Tang Song, you are really hiding your light! Lanfeng International Hotel? Pfft, today really opened my eyes!"

Tang Song's mouth raised slightly, his posture humble but not lacking nobility: "Uncle Tian, you are too kind, it's just that I haven't had the chance to visit you and Auntie, I hope you forgive me."

"Haha, it's also because I've been too busy lately." Tian Chengye's eyes flashed with brilliance, taking the opportunity to hold Tang Song's arm, turning to face the crowd behind him: "Old Qin, President Wang, come, come, come, let me grandly introduce you! This is my Jingjing's boyfriend, Tang Song!"

Qin Dechang and others looked at the young man before them, their eyes full of complex and difficult-to-understand shock.

Before in the VIP hall, they already knew Tang Song's identity.

Qin Dechang, as an old hand who had been deeply involved in the Yancheng business world for many years,

knew better than anyone what Lanfeng International Hotel meant.

Being able to take the controlling interest of Lanfeng International from Yunxi Real Estate required more than just money.

Looking at the impeccable young man in front of him, and then looking at Xiao Jing beside him.

A burst of sourness mixed with envy and jealousy surged in his heart.

What a pity... what a pity! Why didn't his daughter Qin Hua have this kind of luck!

Tang Song, while politely nodding to greet several people, took Xiao Jing's hand and pulled her to his side,

"Today is Xiao Jing's birthday, thank you all for coming. If there is any lack of hospitality in the hotel, you can tell me directly."

Xiao Jing bit her lip, starlight-like light flashing in her eyes, smiling sweetly: "You can tell me too!"

Lord Tang Song was really too good to her!

Taking the initiative to pull her over was both an official announcement and an empowerment, and also expressed respect for the elders.

She couldn't help but secretly look at the direction of Shangguan Qiuya and Xu Qing, secretly happy.

This feeling of being the official girlfriend was simply too wonderful!

If she goes to Lord Tang Song's house in the future, she must perform well!

After exchanging pleasantries for a long time.

Tian Chengye pulled several old friends and turned to Fan Wenzeng and Lin Jingming.

These two were also distinguished guests invited to this banquet.

In fact, besides his family friend Qin Dechang, the other four friends he specially invited tonight were almost all inextricably linked to Huineng Electronics.

Some were early small shareholders, and some were important partners in the industrial chain.

He invited these people to build a platform so that they could have an informal business contact with Lin Jingming and the upcoming Meng Chuan.

Hoping to usher in a turning point.

Just as everyone was surrounding Lin Jingming, discussing the future market pattern of new energy vehicle charging piles enthusiastically.

Young Assistant Li ran over again with small steps.

"Chairman Tian! Mr. Meng has already arrived at the hotel and is rushing here. Besides Mr. Meng, there is also a strange foreigner accompanying him!"

Tian Chengye's heart jumped, knowing the critical moment had arrived.

He took a deep breath, suppressing all his emotions.

No matter what, Meng Chuan and the Xinghan Investment behind him were the hope he absolutely could not afford to offend.

And also one of the hopes for Huineng Electronics to come back to life.

Hope everything goes well next.

He looked at Tang Song's direction again, his mood complicated and difficult to understand.

Lin Jingming, standing opposite him, keenly sensed the change in the atmosphere.

He asked strangely: "Chairman Tian, who is this Mr. Meng?"

He judged from the expressions of several people around him that this person's identity was absolutely unusual.

"It's Meng Chuan of Xinghan Investment." Tian Chengye's voice also became a bit lower, "Xinghan Investment has been preparing to enter the domestic new energy industry on a large scale recently, and has—contacted me quite a bit, so I presumptuously invited him over."

Lin Jingming was startled, "Is it that family office of the Stelar Group in Singapore?"

"Yes."

Lin Jingming's expression changed instantly, the light behind his gold-rimmed glasses flashing with thoughtful light.

His Suchong Power belonged to the same new energy track, so he naturally had heard of this Singapore family office that had been extremely popular recently.

"Then I'll go with you all; I've also heard of this President Meng like thunder, and have always wanted to get to know him."

As he spoke, he followed Tian Chengye and the others' footsteps and arrived at the position near the banquet hall door.

Waited for less than two minutes.

The banquet hall door was pushed open gently.

Immediately after, two figures who were talking in low voices walked in side by side.

On the left was a young man in his late 20s.

Wearing a dark gray striped suit, his brown hair was groomed fluffy and naturally.

A trace of an upward arc hung on the corner of his mouth, his temperament fresh and handsome, the whole person exuding an effortless nobility and confidence.

Beside him was a white youth in his 30s with blonde hair and blue eyes.

His features were deep and three-dimensional, wearing a double-breasted suit with a very British style, elegant and arrogant in every move.

Tian Chengye's side was originally a focus of the banquet.

At this moment, seeing these two handsome guys who were extremely outstanding in both appearance and aura, and one of them was even a foreigner with blue eyes.

Instantly attracted gaze after gaze.

The chatter and laughter lowered uncontrollably.

"Haha, Meng Chuan, welcome, welcome! Finally waited for you to come!"

Tian Chengye immediately stepped forward enthusiastically, taking the initiative to reach out.

Meng Chuan shook hands with him, "Really sorry, Chairman Tian, something came up temporarily and I was delayed."

"It's okay, it's okay, being able to come is our honor!"

The group soon walked into the center of the banquet hall.

Meng Chuan just nodded to the crowd who greeted him enthusiastically around him casually.

Then immediately turned to the side, introducing the white youth beside him;

"This is my friend, Conrad Mellon. We just finished a cross-continental conference call,

and he heard that I was coming to attend a birthday party tonight and thought it was interesting, so he came with me. Presumptuous to disturb, don't mind, right?"

"Mellon?" Someone whispered subconsciously.

This surname itself was unusual.

Coupled with Meng Chuan's such solemn introduction, and his identity, it made some people's hearts shake violently.

Looking at everyone's expressions.

The corner of Meng Chuan's mouth hooked into a faint smile, saying unhurriedly: "Conrad is the VP of the Private Wealth Management Department of Mellon Bank in New York, and Mellon Bank is also the most important strategic partner of our Stelar Investments. He flew over from New York specifically this time to assist me with my upcoming fund investment business."

Conrad Mellon only had a reaction at this time.

He just shrugged casually, a trace of playfulness and arrogance belonging to Wall Street elites in those azure blue eyes, "You can just treat me as his personal ATM."

Hearing the words "Mellon Bank," coupled with the previous speculation, the surroundings instantly quieted down a lot, and gaze after gaze became fiery.

Tian Chengye's pupils shrank violently, his heartbeat beginning to accelerate uncontrollably.

As a successful industrialist and also an independent investor who had been active for more than ten years,

he naturally had heard of, or could even be said to be like thunder, that famous Mellon family.

From Meng Chuan's introduction just now, this Conrad Mellon must be a member of the Mellon family.

That was a top-tier financial tycoon that truly controlled the industrial and financial lifeline of America, on par with the Rockefeller, DuPont, and Kate families! ===== CHAPTER 613 =====