Chapter 50 Xiangshan Economic Forum
In the morning, I went to Jinshan Company to hold a cross-ocean telephone conference, and basically negotiated the specific details of the investment, and waited for the A National God of Wealth Fund to send someone to dock the details.
Guan Hao didn't have anything to do.
At noon, Cao Wan's father went to Xiangshan to do errands and asked Guan Hao to eat together, originally Guan Hao wanted to refuse, but Cao Wan gave a death order, which was a political task that must be attended.
For this reason, Cao Wan also took Guan Hao to a nearby duty-free shop to buy a set of clothes, it seems that today's lunch dinner is of a very high standard.
Because of its proximity to the port, there are still many so-called luxury brands here, and the styles are also very new.
In 1995, most people still had little brand awareness and did not know much about luxury brands. Basically, it's not like the later generations are full of A goods.
Out of curiosity, Guan Hao really wanted to see what the state of luxury was like in 95.
To the duty-free shop, the store is still very concentrated, there are really a lot of people shopping, here is close to the port, it is estimated that many people are going to the duty-free shop in Xiangshan to see the price, and then go to the opposite casino store to make a comparison, there is a good deal to buy there!
Walking from the first floor to the third floor, there are basically so-called luxury brands, LV, Burberry, Gucci, Hermès, Prada, Armani, Versace and so on.
In his previous life, Guan Hao had a successful career after coming out of campus and going to the sea, and when he had money, he would buy luxury goods, such as Patek Philippe watches, Prada's casual suits, Armani's business wear, Hermes' belts, shoes and bags, and so on.
Relatively speaking, Guan Hao still likes Prada, and its brand positioning is relatively young and fashionable.
So, Guan Hao took Cao Wan into Prada's storefront.
After a brief look at the style, I feel that it is not much different from the 21st century.
In fact, classic things are generally not easy to change, which is why many brands will release revivals and classic versions!
After seeing a light-colored casual suit, I thought it was good, suitable for Guan Hao's current age, so I asked the clerk: "Beautiful girl, is there a style suitable for girls to wear in this set?" β
"This gentleman really has a vision, this set is a new model just launched by Champs ElysΓ©e Fashion Week this year, which is very set against your tall and noble and elegant temperament, just like a couple!"
"Okay then, you pick a size that fits this beauty, let her try it, and give me a plus-size to try on the clothes."
"Okay!"
Cao Wan happily took the new clothes to the fitting room to change.
Guan Hao also changed his clothes and came out, looking in the mirror.
Yes, it's still the way it felt before.
"Good boy, is it good-looking?"
"Beautiful! You really look good in this set! The size is just right, too. β
"You're also dressed well! We're all going to do it, right? β
"Pretty girl, we want these two sets of clothes, how much do you think?" Guan Hao said to the clerk.
"Okay, sir, let me calculate, it just so happens that our new model has a discount, 88% off, and the two sets are a total of 13,800 yuan, do you swipe the card or cash?"
"I'll come, I'll swipe the card!" Cao Wanqiang rushed to pay.
"Wan'er, I'll come! Otherwise, the beautiful girl will laugh at me for eating soft rice! β
This was originally a very joking sentence, but Cao Wan's heart was beautiful when she listened to it, and it felt so good to be spoiled by a man she liked.
What a happy thing it is for the boy you like to buy clothes for yourself!
Cao Wan no longer insisted, and watched Guan Hao take out a bank card and pay happily.
The two walked out of Prada's store in their new clothes.
Actually, Guan Hao still ate soft rice, and this card was the pocket money that Zhang Yuan gave Guan Hao at the airport before going to Country A.
After coming out, the two picked out a pair of sneakers in a Nike store, which ended the shopping.
Originally, Cao Wan wanted to go shopping again, but time did not allow, and her father called her three times in a row to urge her to hurry to the place to eat.
And repeatedly emphasized that this meal is very important, and you must not be late.
Helpless, Cao Wan had to dispel the idea of shopping and hurriedly took a taxi to meet her father.
In fact, in her heart, shopping with her lover is far more important and interesting than going to her father's banquet!
The noon dinner place is arranged in the Xiangshan Hotel, which is a hotel for reception in the city, and it seems that today's reception specifications are not low.
It is no wonder that the royal real estate development company opened by the Cao family is currently thriving in Lingnan Province, and with the blessing of Cao Wan's uncle in politics, it is even more like a fish in water, and the royal real estate development company is a relatively early private developer in Lingnan Province.
Cao's father Cao Zhenxuan is now a well-known entrepreneur, urban development is the industry that can best reflect urban development and boost GDP, now there are not many developers, large and powerful developers are even rarer, all the bosses of royal companies are what they are, and they are the priority objects to attract investment.
This time it was Xiangshan No. 1 Liang Guang who personally received it, and Cao Zhenxuan was just invited to attend the 1995 Xiangshan Economic Forum Annual Meeting held by the Xiangshan Municipal Government.
This conference is an annual investment promotion event in Xiangshan City, and the guests invited to participate are representatives of elite enterprises from all walks of life at home and abroad.
Noon is a luncheon in the form of a Western-style cocktail party.
Cao Wan took Guan Hao to the door of the banquet hall on the third floor of the hotel, and the staff politely asked to show the invitation.
Cao Wan had to call her father Cao Zhenxuan: "Dad, we have arrived at the door of the banquet hall, and we need an invitation to enter." β
"Wait a minute, I'll have you in!"
After a while, a girl in professional attire walked out of the banquet hall quickly, handed the staff two invitations, and walked straight towards Cao Wan.
"Wan'er, come in! It's about to begin! β
Cao Wan looked at the girl who was only six or seven years older than herself, wearing light makeup, her hair was coiled, she was wearing a Chanel professional suit, wearing a pair of high heels, and her height was about 1.63 meters, but because of her slender body and professional clothes, she looked very tall, compared to herself, the girl was full of youth and capable professional image.
If you want to compare the two of them to flowers, Cao Wan is now a lot of budding daffodils, and the girl in front of her is a red rose in full bloom.
Seeing that Cao Wan ignored herself, the girl took the initiative to stretch out her hand and said to Guan Hao, "You are Guan Hao, right?" I'm Zheng Rongrong, Mr. Cao's assistant, let's hurry in! The reception is about to begin! β
Guan Hao politely stretched out his hand, symbolically shook Zheng Rongrong's hand and said, "Hello, Assistant Zheng, I have you for it!" Is this reception an investment fair held in the city? Who is participating? What should we pay attention to when attending? β
Guan Hao threw out a few core questions.
Zheng Rongrong saw that Guan Hao raised all the core issues, and she didn't dare to despise them, thinking that it was no wonder that Mr. Cao attached so much importance to this Guan family boy.
It seems that this kid still has two brushes at a young age.
"It is the highest level of Xiangshan Economic Forum held in the city this year, in fact, it is a business negotiation activity of investment nature, it seems that the number one personally went into battle, there are many representatives of well-known enterprises at home and abroad, there are many young talents, Mr. Cao wants you to see more and make more friends."
"Got it! Let's go inside! Looking at Cao Wan's puffed appearance, Guan Hao followed behind her and whispered, "What's wrong?" Wan'er! β
"I don't like this vixen!"
Immediately, Guan Hao understood, so it was.
Guan Hao couldn't help but glance at the Miaoman's figure in front of him with his eyes.
Sudden pain in the instep.
"Ah......h
"Don't look at it!"
"Khan ......."
The three of them entered the banquet hall and watched all kinds of people standing in groups with wine glasses chatting in groups, Guan Hao and Wan'er were dumbfounded.
Everyone attended in formal attire, but Guan Hao Cao Wan was wearing casual clothes, and it was just casual clothes, and it was even a couple's outfit, which was a big mess!
Zheng Rongrong took Cao Wan and Guan Hao to find Cao Zhenxuan, Cao Zhenxuan looked at the clothes worn by the two children, and was also happy: "Haha, they all blame me, I didn't tell you in advance that this is a drinking party to be attended in formal attire." But it's okay! You look good in your clothes. β
"Hello Uncle Cao!"
"Okay, Guan Hao, I have seen your deeds on the oil rig, which is very good! Keep up the good work, keep it up! β
"Dad, don't you know that Guan Hao's face was pale when he came up from the sea, and now I'm scared when I think about it!"
"Don't worry, girl! How can a man not suffer a little, this is the process of a man's growth.
Otherwise, how can a little man become a big husband! When Cao Zhenxuan said "little man", he deliberately glanced at Cao Wan, which made Cao Wan's face red.
"Dad, do we look good in this dress? I bought it in a duty-free shop to see you. β
"Haha, it's beautiful! Guan Hao has a good eye! Cao Zhenxuan gave Guan Hao a thumbs up.
The standard of the reception was very high, and the organizer also specially invited a band to set up a small stage at the stage for a small band to play live.
At this time, a man with long hair was playing the saxophone, and when the familiar melody of "Coming Home" sounded, Guan Hao, who was intoxicated by the beautiful music, was a little moved, and this melody reminded him of his first love girlfriend in his previous life, a girl who studied music, and liked to listen to the "Coming Home" saxophone very much.
When he heard this song again, he had already arrived in another time and space, and from then on he would be separated from the girl.
"What's wrong?" Cao Wan also noticed Guan Hao's strangeness and asked with concern.
"Oh...... It's okay, let's go eat, shall we? β
The catering of the cocktail party is mainly Western-style cold cuts, all of which are seafood feasts, such as Australian dragons, Alaskan king crab, Norwegian salmon, Russian caviar, Japanese tuna sashimi, ....... dazzling, many Chinese people have never heard of it, let alone eaten it.
The adults here today are all for networking and looking for opportunities, for the good boy, this kind of too business occasion he generally does not report any purpose and intention, he just needs to be a low-key spectator and diner.
In fact, on this occasion, burying one's head in eating is a very high-profile behavior, because everyone else is basically toasting and socializing, and few people are actually here for a big meal.
Guan Hao and Cao Wan were concentrating on a big lobster at this time.
The lobster is not finished yet, the music stops, and a beautiful master of ceremonies comes on the small stage.
"Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen! Let us use the warmest applause to invite the organizer of this Xiangshan Economic Forum: Xiangshan No. 1: Mr. Yang Guangda to deliver a speech. β
An old man in his sixties walked on the small stage like a fly, and said into the microphone:
"Hello everyone, I'm Yang Guangda, welcome to Xiangshan!"
Next, the old man introduced the economic development process and the next plan of Xiangshan to the guests in standard Lingnan Mandarin.
Guan Hao put down the food in his hand, stood up respectfully, and faced the old man with the highest respect.
This is an old man who has made great contributions to the construction of Xiangshan.
An old man who came all the way from the rural grassroots.
An old man who left footprints in the historical process of reform and opening up in country C.
Salute to the pioneers of the Reformation!