506 Dinner (2/2)

As for his other aspects, she completely forgot about the pain.

”Stop thinking about weird things.” Jiang Chen grinned and used his right hand to rub her hair with force.

”I wasn't.”

Ayesha shook her head and hugged the camera as a shallow smile appeared on her face.

The golden girl gilded by the dusk was holding onto a priceless treasure.

…

When they returned to the Rothschild manor, it was around six.

The butler was waiting for them at the gate.

There was still an hour before the party started. Although Jiang Chen thought there was still an ample amount of time, the adamant butler thought otherwise.

Their attire was provided by the Rothschild family. Since Jiang Chen hadn't known about the party before he arrived, he didn't have any formal attire with him. As for Ayesha, she returned to her room to rest as she wasn't accustomed to this type of gathering.

After being worked on by a few meticulous maids for a while, Jiang Chen barely made it to the party venue before it started.

”Mhmm, not bad, it fits you well.”

Carmen smiled at Jiang Chen at the door.

”Thank you.” They walked together into the venue.

The circular venue was decorated exquisitely with class. The diamond chandeliers illuminated the ceiling of the venue. Influential and powerful people from all industries were gathered there; the duchesses and celebrities chatted amongst themselves while waiters with champagne traversed between the circles.

The people invited to the gathering were mostly leaders in finance, industry tycoons or powerful politicians. Because he was outside of the ”circle,” Jiang Chen didn't see anyone he knew.

He didn't know if it was an illusion or not but the instant he walked into the room, at least ten pairs of eyes consciously and subconsciously were focused on him.

”The Rothschild family isn't most proud of the assets we possess, but rather, it's the connections we have. A few guests here are the major shareholders of one hundred billion public companies, and quite a few people here were the president or vice president of a country; we consider all of these people our friends. The business partnerships established at a party is no lesser than any established at an international business summit. This kind of party will be hosted by us every few months. You are all gathered here at just the right time; I can introduce you all to a few interesting people.”

Carmen smiled with his white teeth showing. He opened his arms wide and greeted the man with red hair walking towards him.

”Long time no see, Carmen, my old friend.”

”Haha, my friend, long time no see indeed. Let me introduce you - this is Jiang Chen.” Carmen introduced him to his friend.

The red-haired man displayed a slightly shocked expression before he immediately smiled and extended his right hand.

”Glad to meet you, Mr. Jiang Chen. Your company's Phantom helmet left me with a profound expression. But unfortunately, your colosseum server only opened level 10 combat. I look forward to the day when the game is officially released. I'm Peter McLean - you can call me Peter.”

Jiang Chen shook Peter's hand as he replied, ”Nice to meet you, Peter. I trust that when that day comes, I assure you won't be disappointed.”

”Peter McLean, the president of UK's Guardian, the second largest data backup equipment company in Europe. The old rival of IBM.” Carmen introduced him casually to Jiang Chen.

”Don't make fun of me.” Peter made an exaggerated expression. ”Why don't we have some champagne to lighten up the mood?”

Due to the restriction of language and other influences, European tech companies were naturally at a disadvantage. Although the Guardian received contracts from British forces, IBM didn't view this old rival as competition anymore.

”Great idea.” Carmen laughed. ”For this party, I brought the most expensive wine from Bava vineyards; please enjoy.”

A table was lined up with crystal cups; the waiter courteously poured Jiang Chen a cup of wine.

Just as Jiang Chen wondered if he should find a ”useful” circle of people to mingle with, a man with a beer belly walked up to him with a bright smile.

Beside him was a young blonde girl.

”You must be Mr. Jiang Chen, am I correct?”