Qin Guowen and Qin Guomin were the first to emerge, standing on either side of the elevator doors.
Despite Qin Guowen being a successful entrepreneur and Qin Guomin the deputy mayor of Shanghai, they were both performing this task not for themselves, but because they were the hosts and the others were guests.
Qin Kaihu was the first to step out of the elevator. Cheng Wei eagerly shouted, "Dad, let me introduce two foreign guests to you. These two are from the Habsburg family."
Cheng Wei's action caused Orville to frown, and he looked at Billirt with displeasure, as if to say, "What kind of person have you found?"
Although Orville remained silent, Billirt was terrified. He quickly said to Orville, "Old patriarch, I had no idea this kid would be so unreliable. I'll have him thrown out later."
Billirt's voice was not loud, but everyone heard it.
Cheng Wei, in particular, turned pale, his expression becoming unnatural.
Cheng Wei had intended to use them to show off, but now Billirt, in front of everyone, was saying he would be kicked out. Wasn't this like picking up a rock only to drop it on his own feet?
Cheng Wei suddenly felt humiliated and didn't know whether to speak or not.
Qin Kaihu glanced at Cheng Wei, understanding his petty intentions perfectly. Wasn't he just trying to borrow someone else's influence to show off?
He tried to impress but failed miserably. Cheng Wei was still too green. Compared to Old Wang, he was like heaven and earth. Old Wang knew how to leverage influence when showing off.
At this moment, Xia Feng walked out of the elevator, followed by Old Wang and others.
The moment Xia Feng appeared, Orville's eyes widened, and he instantly became fearful.
He had only intended to invest and had no desire to disturb Xia Feng. He was afraid Xia Feng would misunderstand his intentions.
Of course, there was also a tiny bit of hope that he might encounter Xia Feng.
Who would have thought that upon arriving in Shanghai and checking into a hotel, he would run into Xia Feng? What remarkable serendipity.
Very good!
At this moment, Orville pushed aside Billirt and Cheng Wei, walked up to Xia Feng, bowed deeply, and respectfully exclaimed, "Sir, it is my honor to meet you here."
Orville remained slightly stooped, just as Cheng Wei had described, looking like a dog.
"What are you doing in China?" Xia Feng asked expressionlessly.
"I... I've come to China to invest, to contribute to China's development, to offer a humble effort." Orville's tone was extremely respectful, almost subservient.
Cheng Wei watched from the side, dumbfounded.
His eyes bulged, resembling Mr. Satan from Dragon Ball seeing Goku, his eyes wide open, and he even took two steps back.
He kept thinking: Impossible, impossible.
He had acted subserviently like a dog in front of Billirt, and Billirt had acted like a dog in front of Orville.
He had thought Orville was already incredibly powerful, unmatched by anyone.
But then, after seeing Xia Feng, Orville had completely changed. Where was his noble demeanor, his arrogant expression?
Did he have any shame?
Was he even a little bit decent?
Xia Feng glanced at Orville and knew he was telling the truth. He then pointed to Qin Guomin behind him and said, "This is Qin Guomin, the deputy mayor of Shanghai. If you're here to invest, find him."
"Hello, I am Qin Guomin. If you wish to invest, we can discuss it." Qin Guomin stepped forward and extended his right hand.
Qin Guomin knew that the foreigner Xia Feng knew was definitely not ordinary, and it might be a significant deal.
Competition in Shanghai was increasing, and attracting investment was difficult. Every bit counted.
They needed achievements to advance more easily.
"Hello, I am Orville from Italy." Orville shook Qin Guomin's hand very courteously and introduced himself.
Orville knew in his heart that this person introduced by Sir must have a deep connection.
"Mr. Orville, how much are you planning to invest in China?" Qin Guomin asked instinctively.
After asking, Qin Guomin regretted it slightly.
Asking this in front of everyone was impolite. If it were a small investment, it would embarrass the other party.
But what was said could not be taken back, and Qin Guomin's regret was of no use.
"The initial plan is to invest ten billion Euros," Orville replied.
"How much?" Qin Guomin's voice suddenly rose, disbelief evident.
He looked at Orville again to confirm, "Did you just say ten billion Euros?"
"Yes, Deputy Mayor Qin," Orville confirmed with a nod.
Upon receiving Orville's confirmation, Qin Guomin swallowed several times. This was nearly a hundred billion yuan deal.
How could he not swallow?
With this major deal, his advancement in the next two years was secured.
"Thank you, thank you for coming to invest in China. We will discuss it further when time permits." Qin Guomin held Orville's hand and shook it repeatedly.
Then, his gaze towards Xia Feng was filled with gratitude.
This was a truly formidable figure.
Qin Kaihu was also very happy. He understood the significance of this hundred billion investment.
Judging by Orville's attitude, the primary reason for coming to China to invest was undoubtedly Xia Feng.
"Alright, certainly," Orville nodded in agreement.
Then, Orville looked at Xia Feng and continued, "Sir, may I invite you to dinner tonight?"
After speaking, Orville looked at Xia Feng with apprehension, as if afraid Xia Feng might be displeased.
"Since you are here, come to my place for dinner tonight." Xia Feng said.
"Yes, yes, thank you, Sir." Orville nodded repeatedly, looking extremely grateful.
To onlookers, Xia Feng inviting him to dinner seemed like a tremendous favor.
In reality, Orville knew it was indeed a tremendous favor.
After saying this, Xia Feng turned and walked away.
Orville quickly followed, and Billirt also moved to follow. After taking a couple of steps, Orville turned back and berated him, "Get lost. What right do you have to come to Sir's house with me?"
After speaking, Orville jogged to catch up with Xia Feng, leaving a stunned Billirt behind.
Only the direct descendants of the Habsburg family knew about Xia Feng's matters, and they had all been given Xia Feng's photo, instructed to recognize him. Anyone who offended Xia Feng would be killed.
Billirt, being a collateral descendant, was not privy to this information.
Cheng Wei stood at the elevator doors, watching Xia Feng and the Qin family leave. He remained frozen, not daring to follow.
The super-powerful figure Cheng Wei admired was merely a dog in front of Xia Feng.
And he himself had been smug, thinking he was incredibly impressive.
This was truly humiliating.
Perhaps in Xia Feng's eyes, he wasn't even as significant as an ant on the ground.
It turned out.
The clown was himself.