spring bite mark

Chapter 36 The Investors Have Arrived
"The Xie family conglomerate is deeply rooted and powerful. I wonder which important figure in the Xie family organized this exhibition?" Jiang Manman probed.

The staff member looked apologetic: "We really don't know."

Jiang Manman didn't ask any more questions: "Then please lead us into the room."

Jiang Manman's room was 801, the most luxurious presidential suite in the entire hotel. After putting down her luggage and declining Ayla and the others' invitation to go shopping, Jiang Manman stood by the window, overlooking the vast estate, lost in thought.

The exhibition was held within the manor, which was extremely large and had been beautifully decorated. The exhibition area was clearly defined and the scale was grand. Many booths were already in place, and from Jiang Manman's perspective, it looked like she was looking at a huge, antique-style painting.

It is beautiful, truly beautiful; it is also incredibly wealthy.

But why was the event held by the Xie family, the very organization she least wanted to be associated with?

Jiang Manman picked up her phone and dialed Yan Changye's number.

imperial capital.

Yan Changye was playing cards with a group of young masters from the capital at a club.

Accompanying him were several socialites and heiresses, but there seemed to be a barrier around Yan Changye, and the socialites only dared to cautiously display their charms from three meters away from him.

The eldest son of the Zhu family, one of the six great clans, teased, "Your Highness, you finally get to come out and have some fun. Don't just focus on playing cards! There are so many beautiful young ladies here, with both status and looks. Why don't you pick a couple to serve you tea and water?"

"Just play cards properly, don't mess around with all that nonsense." Yan Changye didn't even bother to glance at those delicate beauties. He had been annoyed by Jiang Manman during the last card game, which caused him to not touch a card for a long time. So, as soon as Jiang Manman left, he came to the game as soon as someone else organized it.

But after playing for less than half an hour, he realized that he was the only one playing cards seriously, and he gradually became a little disappointed.

The eldest son of the Zhu family deliberately offered him another card: "If you don't like socialites from aristocratic families, I've just opened a club with all sorts of things to do. Why don't you take some time to go and have some fun, Your Highness?"

Yan Changye glanced at him with an unpredictable expression: "If you really want to please me, don't waste your energy on these things. Advise your brothers to stop having kids all the time. They've had seven grandsons in just two years, making this old man so envious. He keeps urging them to have more."

The eldest son of the Zhu family laughed awkwardly: "They say there are seven, but there are only three properly. The other four are illegitimate children. Don't just look at the addition of new members; my brothers and sisters-in-law are making a fuss about it behind my back!"

Yan Changye just smiled and didn't say anything.

Before Young Master Zhu could say anything more, Yan Changye's private cell phone rang.

Her captivating peach blossom eyes swept over the surroundings indifferently, and everyone immediately fell silent.

Yan Changye then answered the phone, his voice softening slightly: "Madam."

"The exhibition I'm attending this time was organized by the Xie family." Jiang Manman's voice was slightly somber. "Could you help me find out exactly who in the Xie family is the organizer?"

"Is Madam worried about Xie Yuheng?"

"Ah."

Yan Changye gently reassured her, "Don't worry, it's not him. This exhibition isn't targeting anyone; it's purely an artistic exchange. Madam, please enjoy it without worry."

"How do you know so clearly?"

"Knowing that Madam was going to the port, I checked in advance," Yan Changye joked. "You know, your husband always worries about you."

Jiang Manman was silent for a moment, then her tone became more relaxed: "What are you doing right now?"

"Let's play mahjong," Yan Changye chuckled. "Want to video check up on my husband?"

"No need, don't stay out too late, we can't stay out overnight." "There doesn't seem to be anything to do tonight, and the soft, warm embrace isn't here, and the bed's cold." Yan Changye suggested nonchalantly, "How about I fly to your place later and we sleep together?"

"Stop acting up!" Jiang Manman decisively hung up the phone.

Yan Changye reluctantly put away his phone and casually pushed the cards aside: "Let's call it a day."

"No way, Young Master, we've only been playing for half an hour. What happened to our plan to play all night?" Young Master Zhu was slightly taken aback.

Yan Changye said listlessly, "My wife won't let me stay out overnight."

Young Master Zhu looked bewildered: "With your status and temperament, how could you possibly be controlled by a woman?"

Yan Changye's eyes turned cold, and he sneered, "What business is it of yours to interfere in my family affairs?"

After speaking, he walked out of the club surrounded by bodyguards.

Young Master Zhu hadn't come to his senses yet.

Someone nudged him: "You're such a smart aleck. Everyone in the industry knows how much he cherishes his wife!"

Port city.

After going out for a stroll, Jiang Rong and his group brought back a lot of local snacks for Jiang Manman.

"Boss, although the hotel also offers a sumptuous dinner, we're queuing up to buy from some really popular snack shops, so the food is definitely better than what we get at the hotel." Shan Shan proudly presented the food to Jiang Manman, "Almost everyone in the industry has arrived, including several big names in the traditional Chinese style circle."

Jiang Manman nodded: "The exhibition doesn't start until tomorrow, but several brands have already started tonight. Let's go down and take a look around and learn from them."

The manor's night scene was beautifully decorated. Being there truly evoked the ancient charm of "a thousand trees blooming in the east wind at night." When Jiang Manman and her companions arrived at the manor, the sky had just begun to darken. Exquisite colorful lanterns hung high, and the manor was filled with a dazzling array of Hanfu shops, hairpin and flower shops, and intangible cultural heritage exhibition areas. There was even a small shop that specialized in making ancient palace pastries.

Ayla exclaimed, "It was a very modern hotel-style manor during the day, but after just a few hours, it feels like I'm walking on the ancient streets of Chang'an, and inspiration is flowing in like crazy."

Shanshan exclaimed, "Me too! In just this short time, I already have three evening gown design ideas in my mind!"

People came and went all around, dressed in all kinds of traditional Chinese clothing, such as Hanfu, Tang suits, and cheongsams. The place was bustling with noise, and the lights were constantly changing, making it a feast for the eyes.

Jiang Manman wandered around until midnight, spending several hours there. She felt refreshed and had a large number of notes on her inspirations.

Looking at the photos on her phone, Ayla said, "It was a great haul! It's a shame I didn't run into any of the big names! Let's come earlier tomorrow. I heard there are over 400 booths, and more than 30 of them are clothing brands."

Jiang Manman smiled, her almond-shaped eyes sparkling: "Go back and rest, everyone."

The next morning, when Jiang Manman and her companions came out of the hotel, they were greeted by a sea of ​​people. Hundreds of booths were set up, and the huge manor stretched for miles from the inside out. There were many more kinds of products than the night before, and even several well-known ancient jade brands had come to join the fun.

Jiang Rong looked around, his expression moved: "Madam, the organizers are really generous! I saw many well-known brands invited here, and those brands even brought their top designers to provide on-site guidance. Many traditional Chinese style bloggers with millions of followers are also here, and I also saw several A-list celebrities who became famous for acting in period dramas... This is not something that can be done with just a little money."

Shanshan exclaimed, "I remember someone in the Guofeng group saying that the investor is the top-ranked fan. I wonder if he came today or not."

Ayla pondered, "There are thousands of people here. Even if they come, we won't be able to find them..."

As soon as the words were spoken, a row of luxury cars escorted a top-of-the-line supercar as it roared in at the entrance of the manor.

Someone in the crowd exclaimed, "Holy crap! The number one on Douyin, 'Yu' (遇), is really here!"

(End of this chapter)