Chapter 155: Absolute Dominance

The crowd was once again shocked by Xiao Ming's ability to turn soil into gold.

Xiao Ming always manages to do something that leaves them speechless when they least expect it.

Netizens immediately started discussing it online again.

Xiao Jingrou and Xiao Yuchun told him about the online matter, but he didn't pay attention.

After leaving Vast Sea Company, he brought several children home.

Arriving home, he didn't even get out of the car; he only let his two daughters out, said goodbye to them, then took Xiao Yunzhe and left.

He has a social engagement today.

The bosses of Guomao Yudu, Zhao Dequan; Duowei Group, Meng Xiongwei; and Jingdong Group, Liu Weibo.

Given Xiao Ming's current status, few people can persuade him to come.

It's not that he's putting on airs; he's simply too rich, with many people wanting to curry favor with him and many wanting to befriend him.

If he saw everyone who asked, he wouldn't have time for anything else.

However, the people invited today have status not far below his, so he will come; first, he wants to repay the favor to these bosses.

Earlier, at his nephew Xiao Junrong's wedding, a single phone call from him was enough for these people to agree without hesitation.

If someone invites him to a meal and he doesn't come, that would be too inconsiderate.

Another reason is Xiao Yunzhe.

His business isn't a simple object that he can just hand over to his son.

This time he brought Xiao Yunzhe along when he went out, hoping to expose him to the world.

Social engagements are an important way to build connections; Xiao Yunzhe's career has just started, his network isn't open yet, and he lacks experience.

To let Xiao Yunzhe take over his business, he must convince not only the company's staff but also society at large.

Businesspeople are primarily profit-driven; if Xiao Yunzhe doesn't expand his network and rashly takes office, who knows how those old foxes might attack him.

However, Xiao Ming now has absolute control over these social engagements.

Xiao Yunzhe following at his side speaks volumes about his status.

……

Actually, these bosses gathered this time for a very important matter.

In the past, Xiao Ming was truly low-key; few people in the wealthy circle knew him.

But the bosses gathered today all know him.

No matter how capable Xiao Ming is, he got here step by step, and these bosses are the people he first befriended.

This gathering was initiated by Zhao Dequan, the boss of Guomao Yudu; at the time, they thought Xiao Ming was a person with strong patriotic feelings, so they also called to invite him.

Unexpectedly, they didn't even tell him the meeting's theme, yet he agreed anyway.

Within half an hour, Xiao Ming's car arrived at their meeting place.

The meeting place is a villa district in An Jin Chengdong, specifically Zhao Dequan's villa.

This is one of his residences; his family doesn't live here, but he often brings friends here to gather.

Zhao Dequan checked the time, saw that the agreed time with Xiao Ming was approaching, and hurriedly said, "Mr. Xiao said he'd arrive at this time; I'll go out to meet him."

In the living room sat about ten people; the strongest was Liu Weibo of Jingdong, also the youngest, nearing fifty.

But when Xiao Ming arrived, his position instantly became insecure.

Xiao Ming is only forty-two, the youngest, and his wealth alone could outstrip Liu Weibo's by several blocks.

When Zhao Dequan said he would go greet Xiao Ming, the others immediately stood up; facing Xiao Ming's status, they dared not act so arrogantly in his presence.

"I'll go too."

"I'll go too."

They all expressed their intention to go greet Xiao Ming together.

"Alright, let's go together." Zhao Dequan naturally understood what they were thinking and readily agreed, leading everyone to greet Xiao Ming.

As Xiao Ming just stepped out of his car, he saw about ten business tycoons striding quickly toward him, as if they were about to undertake something major.

Zhao Dequan led the way, others followed behind him, extremely respectful: "Mr. Xiao, you look like a twenty-something young man, full of vigor; looking at us few, our hair is white—this comparison really makes one envious."

"Boss Zhao is exaggerating." Xiao Ming said: "Back when you publicly declared your dream of making a few billion, I already admired you."

"Hehe!"

Zhao Dequan once, during an interview, was asked about his goals for the year; he bluntly replied, "First, make a few billion."

That remark left countless netizens astonished, proving in real time that he actually achieved it.

At the time, this story circulated in the business world for a long time as a celebrated anecdote.

Amid the enthusiastic welcome, Xiao Ming walked toward the villa, while those who came to greet him naturally followed behind him.

Xiao Ming responded with a faint smile to everyone's enthusiasm; as he passed one person, he froze.

Previously, that woman he had seen at the Wen family—actually she's here too?

Yi Qi!

The president of Yu Ning Clothing Design Company, a well-known female powerhouse in the business world.

Among women, she is indeed formidable, but setting aside gender, her company's standing in the business world is only moderately high.

Based on her company's status, she shouldn't be qualified to attend today's gathering, but her presence shows that this woman is truly not ordinary.

Xiao Ming responded to Yi Qi with the same indifferent attitude he used for others.

But Yi Qi was clearly far more enthusiastic than the others, her fiery gaze fixed on him as if she wanted to devour him.

Xiao Ming felt somewhat helpless inside, but outwardly acted as if he hadn't noticed, walking into the villa with Zhao Dequan and the others.

Zhao Dequan is someone who enjoys life, cares about face, and is relatively flamboyant; this villa, though used for gatherings, is lavishly decorated, with extremely luxurious furnishings inside.

After entering, Zhao Dequan seated Xiao Ming in the place of honor.

In the business world, Xiao Ming is indeed a big shot, but he is not someone who lacks etiquette; no matter how capable he is in business, at this moment, the place he is at is Zhao Dequan's home, and stealing the host's spotlight is not something he could do.

Facing Zhao Dequan's enthusiastic invitation, he smiled and refused, then casually found a place to sit down.