Chapter 78 Banquet
The autumn wind is still a little bleak, and the city of Bangta in the night is a little bit more cold than in the daytime, and the number of pedestrians on the road is far less than a month ago, making the whole city seem a little deserted.
However, in front of a mansion north of the east of Bangta City, there were more than 30 carriages parked.
Although these carriages vary in size and shape, they all have one thing in common, that is, they are all incomparably luxurious.
Not only are every carriage adorned with extremely precious decorations at a glance, but even the horses responsible for pulling the carriages are quite splendid, so it can be seen that they are definitely not ordinary bad horses.
Just seeing these carriages, you will know that their owners must be extremely wealthy, and any one of them is a big man in Bangta City.
There were bursts of laughter and laughter from time to time in the mansion, accompanied by faint singing and dancing, it seemed that a banquet was being held inside.
A banquet that can gather so many big figures in Bangta City is really rare in Bangta City.
A dark carriage suddenly came from the corner.
The appearance of this carriage looks very ordinary, except for a worn-out lantern hanging outside, there are no other decorations. The horses pulling the carts are also mixed in color, and there is not the slightest hint of the color of the horses.
Judging from this carriage, the person sitting on it was obviously not a big man, so it was stopped by the guard at the door before it reached the gate of the mansion.
Just as the guards were about to scold the ignorant carriage away, the curtain of the carriage was suddenly lifted and a young man jumped down.
Although the man's clothes were not luxurious, and he didn't see any expensive accessories, he had an air of demeanor, and he showed a confidence in his actions. After that, he temporarily swallowed the scolding that was about to be exported.
The young man glanced at the guard, turned his head and stretched out his hand into the carriage.
A delicate and fair little hand came out of the carriage. With the help of the young man, a girl who was not tall, with a round face, a cute appearance, and a lively temperament also got out of the carriage.
Seeing this girl, the guard was stunned for a moment, then suddenly reacted and said, "You are Miss Akali!"
Akali had just jumped out of the carriage when she heard someone calling her name. She looked up in amazement and saw the surprised guard who gave him a sweet smile.
"you know me?"
"Of course, of course!" The guard nodded excitedly. "Miss Akali, the billboard you made for the New Flying Chamber of Commerce has always been standing outside the city gate. I have seen it countless times. I didn't expect to see your real person now, really...really..."
The young man beside him was of course Xu Yi. Seeing that this guard actually looked like a groupie to Akali, he couldn't help laughing.
"Akali, you are famous and you have fans."
"What is a fan?" Akali glanced at Xu Yi inexplicably.
"Ah... fans... just people who follow and like you. This big guard is so excited and happy when he sees you, then he is your fan."
"It sounds very powerful." Akali rolled her eyes and showed a sweeter smile to the guard again. "Brother Guard, we are here to attend the banquet, can you let us pass?"
The guard was stunned for a while, and then he came to his senses. He looked at Xu Yi beside him, and suddenly realized.
"This must be President Xu Yixu of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, right? Come in, come in."
Under the guidance of the guards, Xu Yi and Akali walked into the gate of the mansion when they felt countless eyes swept over.
Compared to everyone here who are extremely bright and beautiful, wearing expensive clothes and gorgeous accessories, they look extremely rich, and Xu Yi and Akali's dresses are too ordinary.
Although Xu Yi cleaned up when he went out today, he was still wearing an ordinary set of common clothes, and he couldn't see any valuables other than neatness.
Compared with Xu Yi, Akali is obviously well-dressed, but she is just a daughter of an ordinary family, and the conditions are ordinary, so naturally it is impossible to wear many precious and gorgeous accessories on her body, and her clothes are only an ordinary long dress. Skirt with a plain light purple shawl over it.
Of course, Akali is clearly crafted in small places.
For example, her hair was slightly loose, and then she rolled up a bun at the back of her neck, exposing her fair neck just right.
Coupled with a small ornament in her hair, and her round face, the whole person looks lively and playful.
Although it is definitely not as luxurious as these ladies and ladies present, it has injected another unusual style into this banquet, which is even more eye-catching.
After a few seconds of silence in the arena, a long burst of laughter suddenly sounded, and a middle-aged man with a thin face and an equally thin body greeted him.
"This must be President Xu Yixu of the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, right?" The middle-aged man strode to Xu Yi, grabbed his hand, and laughed loudly. "I've heard the name of President Xu for a long time, but today is the first time I see it. President Xu is really young and promising, and it really makes me sigh that the future generations are terrifying."
Xu Yi frowned slightly, what does this middle-aged man mean by constantly emphasizing his youth?
Of course, Xu Yi didn't show the slightest bit on the surface, but asked with just the right amount of doubt: "May I ask who you are..."
Before waiting for the middle-aged man to answer, another chubby middle-aged man walked out next to him and explained to Xu Yi with a smile: "President Xu, this is President Manhattan Lanke of the Saranque Chamber of Commerce, and now we are President of the Bangta City Business Federation."
This middle-aged man Xu Yi recognized. His name was Moon Cruise, and he was the president of the Amley Chamber of Commerce.
The business of the Amley Chamber of Commerce is mainly in construction engineering. Xu Yi is planning to expand the factory during this period of time, but he has had some contact with him, which can be regarded as familiar.
Hearing his introduction, Xu Yi immediately showed an expression of surprise, and in turn clenched President Lanke's hand and shook it vigorously: "It turned out to be the respected President Lanke, but I have heard about you a long time ago. Daimyo, I didn't expect to see a real person today, I'm really excited."
President Lanke laughed again: "President Xu is really too rewarding. Now in this Bangta City, which chamber of commerce is more famous than your new flying chamber of commerce? President Xu, your name, I am afraid Even the ordinary peasants in the villages outside the city are very familiar, right?"
Hearing this sentence, the banquet that had just resumed some liveliness suddenly became quiet again.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Xu Yi again, but the curiosity in their eyes just now became more envy and jealous.
The farmer support program launched by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce made a big splash last month.
There are a total of 23 ordinary farmers supported by this plan. These 23 people have earned enough attention in the autumn harvest and autumn planting stages by virtue of the farmland magic machinery that is half-rented and half-borrowed from the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce.
Relying on the farmland magic machinery in their hands, the efficiency of autumn harvest and autumn planting outside Bangta City this year has been significantly improved compared with previous years, and many farmers have further cultivated more farmland and planted more seeds.
If all goes well, next year's food harvest in Bangta City will be greatly improved.
Therefore, Lord Sean Summer, the city lord, issued a statement on the "Bonta Daily", expressing the city lord's appreciation to Xu Yi and the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and said that he would fully support the farmer support plan proposed by the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce, and strive to Increases food production in Bangta City.
There are many chambers of commerce in Bangta City, but among so many chambers of commerce, it was the first time that a chamber of commerce was named and praised by the city owner, which naturally caused a sensation at that time.
Thinking that it is currently very popular in Bangta City, and it has almost become the "Bonta Daily" that Bangta people read every day. It seems that it is inextricably related to this new flying chamber of commerce. The businessmen present looked at Xu Yi's The gaze is even more eccentric and complex.
Where did this kid come from? In just over three months, the Xinfei Chamber of Commerce was established from scratch, and now it has become a large chamber of commerce that also has a place in Bangta City.
Xu Yi naturally didn't ignore the gazes of the people around him, but looked at the Lanke president seriously.
According to tradition, the business association of each city will introduce a representative as the president, and the person who can become the president of the business association is of course a person with a high reputation in the chamber of commerce in Bangta City.
This Manhattan Ranko president has been re-elected for three consecutive terms as president of the Bangta City Business Federation for six years. Naturally, he has extraordinary prestige and ability. The president of the chamber of commerce can be compared.
A big man like him wrote an invitation to himself by himself, and now he is still so enthusiastic. Naturally, there is a reason.
Xu Yi laughed and said: "President Lanke, you are really over the top. Our Xinfei Chamber of Commerce can only do small business for those ordinary farmers, how can it be compared to your Sackland Chamber of Commerce. Look at it. Who in this room doesn't have two pieces of Sackland Chamber of Commerce merchandise?"
The main business of the Sackland Chamber of Commerce is luxury goods, and its customers are either nobles or wealthy businessmen. The Lanzhou Chamber of Commerce is very famous both in Bangta City and in several surrounding cities.
President Lanke shook his head, pointed to Xu Yi and said, "President Xu, you don't have even one thing from our Saclan Chamber of Commerce." After saying that, he glanced at Akali, who was clearly on the side. With a smile, he turned and waved back.
An ordinary-looking young man walked over with a wooden box, opened it in front of Xu Yi, and a flash of fluorescence shot out.
Akali looked intently, and couldn't help but let out a soft whimper.
In the box is a pearl necklace, each of which is the size of a thumb, and the grains are round and full, the same size.
Such a pearl necklace is naturally a rare treasure, and the minimum price is probably more than 500 gold coins.
President Lanke said with a smile: "Today is the first time that President Xu has come to attend the banquet of our business association. As the president of the association, I should prepare some gifts. President Xu, you may salute us. I'm not interested in the Crane Chamber of Commerce, but I think this beautiful lady will like it very much."
There was no need to ask at all, just seeing Akali's reflective eyes, Xu Yi knew that she really liked this necklace very much.
After pondering for a while, Xu Yi smiled and picked up the necklace from the wooden box, and said to Akali, who was still in a daze, "Come on, I'll bring it for you."
Akali was stunned, then reacted and waved her hands in a panic.
"No no, this gift is too expensive, I..."
Before she could finish speaking, Xu Yi had already opened the necklace, put it on Akali's neck with a ring in both hands.
In this way, Xu Yi was suddenly embraced by both hands, and when he heard the breath from Xu Yi's arms, Akali's body suddenly froze.
By the time she reacted, Xu Yi had already completed the action of helping her put on the necklace.
"Well, it's very beautiful, it suits you very well." Xu Yi glanced at Akali, whose face was flushed, and praised, then turned to look at President Lanke. "Thank you for the gift from President Lanke."
Seeing Xu Yi's actions, President Lanke seemed very satisfied, he waved his hand and said, "It's not a big deal, President Xu is polite. Come on, President Xu, it's your first time here, let's find a place to talk about it. ? I'm very curious about President Xu."
Xu Yi smiled slightly: "I have long admired President Lanke, please."