Chapter 675: For Fame and Profit
I don't know since when, charity dinners have become more and more popular in China. At the beginning, such dinners were basically proposed by the government and many public welfare people took the initiative to participate.
Gradually, such banquets began to develop in the commercial aspect. For example, some prestigious businessmen held such a dinner, which not only expanded their personal connections, but also gained a good reputation.
Later, such dinners became the favorites of artists and celebrities. Not only can they be on the news to increase exposure, but they can also use charity to win the favor of the audience.
Yang Dongxu actually did not reject such a development, and was even a little happy to see it. As long as the charity fundraising rolls are really given to the public welfare organization in the end, it is understandable whether you want to increase your reputation or want to be on the news.
Confucius said that doing good deeds without rewards will not last long. And doing good deeds and accepting the active rewards of others can better continue good deeds.
He did not need to claim himself to be more powerful than a saint. After all, public welfare without seeking rewards is only a righteous act that a few people with great kindness can persist in. Going back is the normal form that can be sustained.
Since he was attending a charity party, Yang Dongxu did not wear casual clothes like he usually did when he entered a business occasion, but wore a formal suit.
He was 186cm tall, slightly thin but muscular when undressed, not strong, but with a smile on his face, giving people a sunny and cynical look. His very regular facial features, and the light in his eyes under his sword-like eyebrows were very easy-going, but if someone wanted to explore, they would find that it was a deep pool that could not be explored.
Yu Yi, who was holding his arm, was dressed in a black dress today. The low-necked tight dress was conservative and set off her curvy figure to the fullest. Although she was 177cm tall and did not wear high heels, a pair of ordinary high heels made many men unwilling to stand next to her. If Yang Dongxu had not been 18u, he would not have been able to hold on.
The man was tall and handsome, and the woman was tall and charming. The two people with such high heights walked into the banquet hall and instantly attracted the attention of many people.
Yu Yi knew most of the people in the banquet hall. After all, most of the people invited to this banquet were local businessmen in Hangzhou. As the current charity postcard of Hangzhou. The public welfare performance of teaching is well recognized by everyone, so when these companies want to organize some charity donation activities, they will contact the teaching office, and everyone will naturally get to know Yu Yi, the person in charge.
But basically no one knows Yang Dongxu beside Yu Yi. After all, whether it is the investment in the West Lake Scenic Area, the highway investment, or the transportation company, he has basically not shown up a few times.
So when seeing Yu Yi holding Yang Dongxu's arm and entering the banquet hall, many people were guessing who this tall young man was. Let Yu Yi, who has always been self-disciplined and never had too much intimate contact with men, and did not accept private banquets, hold his arm to attend the banquet.
"Hey, Miss Yu Yi, you are here." Seeing Yu Yi holding Yang Dongxu's arm, Sun Hao frowned when he came over. But obviously he also knew what kind of occasion this was, so even if his eyes were a little unfriendly, he did not take the initiative to find fault.
"Well, not late?" Yu Yi nodded and greeted.
"No, it was agreed to start at 7:30, but it's only 7:20 now. It's just that everyone is more active in charity and came earlier." Compared with the arrogant Sun Hao before, although Sun Hao's temper is sometimes uncontrollable, his way of dealing with people is several levels higher than before.
After trying to control his emotions, Sun Hao continued: "Miss Yu Yi, my cousin is preparing over there. Would it be convenient for you to go with him and give the opening speech at the beginning of the evening party later?"
"Don't be polite. Mr. Chu should give the opening speech at the banquet. I won't go up and make a fool of myself. Besides, I haven't prepared a speech." Yu Yi smiled and refused.
"Haha, I'm abrupt. Then can you please go over and take a look at the banquet process and the precautions for donations. This is the first time we have held such a banquet. I'm afraid there will be mistakes and make guests laugh."
"That's no problem." Yu Yi agreed generously without any excuses. After agreeing, she couldn't help but look sideways at Yang Dongxu.
"You go do your own thing. I'll walk around by myself. I see there are a lot of delicious food over there. I'll go sit over there." Yang Dongxu pointed to the self-service dining table not far away and said.
"Well, I'll come to find you after I'm done." Yu Yi nodded.
"No, just do your own thing. I won't be hungry alone." Yang Dongxu patted the back of Yu Yi's hand as a farewell.
When he arrived at the self-service dining table, although he saw that there were several good foods, the banquet had not started yet, so he couldn't just pick up the plate and eat. So he walked around for a while.
After a while, the banquet started. First, the host came on stage to attract everyone's attention, and then Chu Fei came on stage with a friendly smile on his face to give the opening speech.
"Thank you all for coming to this charity dinner tonight. We can hold this charity dinner. To be honest, it is thanks to today's official investment promotion conference. Otherwise, we can't gather all the busy people together."
"Mr. Chu is too polite. With your face, everyone will definitely come if you say hello."
"That's right, that's right. Doing good deeds is everyone's responsibility."
Chu Fei's polite words made many people agree.
"You're welcome, you're welcome, you are all too polite. Most of the successful people here are older than me and belong to the generation of uncles and uncles. Just call me Chu Fei, Mr. Chu really displeases me." The smile on Chu Fei's face became even stronger.
"I'm inviting everyone here today. One of them is really for charity. After all, the education charity project that Miss Yu Yi is responsible for has become a postcard in Hangzhou. Naturally, we have to maintain it well." Chu Fei complimented Yu Yi, and Standing on the side of the stage, Yu Yi smiled and nodded to greet the guests below.
"For these two, the national economy has ushered in great development. Those present are all the main force in Hangzhou's economic development, so I invited everyone to get together and chat with each other to see if there is anything we can do. A place to exchange what is needed and what is not.
After all, one person's power is limited, and only through unity can we achieve greater progress. If there are any big projects that you cannot win by yourself, or if you need help, please communicate with each other.
I'm quite stupid with my mouth, so I won't say any more unnecessary words. The dinner party is just beginning. Everyone eats well, drinks well, does their best for charity, and makes many friends here. "Chu Fei cupped his fists and bowed to the audience, which attracted a lot of applause.
Because it was just a business banquet to expand contacts in the name of charity, no celebrities were invited to perform. So after the opening speech, everyone smiled, greeted each other, got to know each other, and talked more if they were interested in each other. If you are not interested, go and meet other people. Gradually, people who were interested in each other or were familiar with each other gathered together to form a small group and chatted.
No one knew Yang Dongxu, he picked up some food on the plate and found a corner to sit down. Although Sun Hao looked at him unkindly just now, he was indeed a lot more mature and did not come over to threaten or warn him.
There were many people surrounding Yu Yi. Although he took a small sip every time he raised the glass of red wine in his hand, he quickly drank the glass of red wine.
While eating, there was another person beside Yang Dongxu. When he turned his head, he saw that it was Li Fujin. I just saw Xin Juntai, who was introduced by Chu Fei as the main guest. He didn't see Li Fuzhen and thought she wouldn't come. Unexpectedly, she came in the middle of the banquet.
"What do you want to eat? Do you want me to pick something up for you?" Yang Dongxu asked when he saw Li Fuzhen picking up the fork he had just put down on the plate without hesitation, inserting a piece of pastry into his mouth.
"No, I want to lose weight and I can't eat too much at night. I see you eat so deliciously that I can't help it, so I'll just eat small pieces. If you eat too much, you'll really gain weight." Li Fujin waved his hand and glanced at it. Yu Yi among the crowd in the distance.
At this time, Yu Yi was standing next to Chu Fei, and opposite her stood Xin Juntai. Chu Fei seemed to be introducing the two of them. Yu Yi never moved away, and a girl with eyes beside him quickly translated.
"Are you familiar with Yu Yi who works as a support teacher?" Li Fuzhen looked back at Yang Dongxu. Although she had just come in now, she had obviously seen Yu Yi entering the venue holding Yang Dongxu's arm.
"I am also from Zhejiang University in Hangzhou. She is a celebrity in our school. Isn't it strange to know her?" Yang Dongxu said with a smile.
"Yes, I forgot that you are alumni, or in the same class, right?" Li Fuzhen nodded with sudden realization.
The main reason is that although Yang Dongxu is studying in Hangzhou, he has basically not been in Hangzhou in the past two years. Li Fujin really subconsciously ignored the fact that he was studying in Hangzhou.
"They are from the same class, but from different departments."
"The investigation is very clear."
"." Yang Ye turned his head and couldn't help but glance at Li Fuzhen. Li Fuzhen, who was originally frowning, became a little panicked when he saw him like this, but he quickly regained his composure.
"What are you looking at?"
"I'm not looking at anything, why are you looking at me?"
"When did I look at you?"
"How do you know I'm looking at you when you're not looking at me?"
"You" Li Fuzhen didn't know how to refute Yang Dongxu for a while, but the next moment she saw the teasing smile on Yang Dongxu's lips, she slapped him: "You dare to refute me, do you want to get beaten?"
She seemed to want to increase the threat of her words. After slapping Yang Dongxu, she waved her little fist twice in demonstration. It's just that this look has even disrupted the strong woman's temperament. She has no deterrent effect at all and makes her look even more cute.
The two people who were flirting in the corner didn't attract much attention, thinking they were just a young couple. However, when someone recognized Li Fuzhen and wiped his eyes with a look of disbelief on his face, he became stunned.
Then people discovered Li Fuzhen one after another. Sun Hao walked up to Chu Fei and informed him. Chu Fei, who had a good chat with Xin Juntai Yu Yi and several other well-known businessmen in Hangzhou, glanced at the corner.
When he saw Li Fuzhen, a glimmer of light flashed across his eyes. When he moved his gaze to Yang Dongxu next to Li Fuzhen, his expression instantly became gloomy, and then his brows began to wrinkle gradually as he thought of something.