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Zhu Lei's words were brief and to the point, somewhat different from what Shen Yuan had expected. He paused to allow everyone time to react before continuing, "Okay, now let us welcome Mr. Shen Yuan with a round of applause."

"Clap, clap, clap!"

Applause filled the conference hall instantly. Shen Yuan stood up and said modestly and evenly, "Hello, colleagues, I am Shen Yuan from Star City in Southern Province."

Shen Yuan also kept his introduction brief, then looked towards Zhu Lei, who took over and said, "Okay, thank you, Mr. Shen, for your introduction. We'll have more time to engage deeply during dinner. Let's move on to the second item."

Then, Zhu Lei quickly mentioned the business plan and investment scheme, which actually had been established last year and only saw minor adjustments this time. With Zhu Lei holding a 49% share, he had absolute say in the group.

Moreover, as the group had been performing well in recent years, everyone was quite supportive.

As for the appointments and changes on the board, there were basically no significant changes; however, Shen Yuan was appointed as the Vice Chairman at this meeting.

Originally, the board consisted of one chairman, two vice-chairmen, and several internal and external directors, so it was normal for Shen Yuan, the third-largest shareholder, to step up.

The title of Vice Chairman sounded impressive, but it held little real power, which Shen Yuan didn't mind.

Next, the group's Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and the Executive Vice Presidents, responsible for the group's daily management, reported on the operational status.

The meeting continued until 5 p.m., and when it ended, Zhu Lei stood up and said, "Everyone, the group has booked private dining rooms and rooms at the Capital Club tonight; let's head there together later."

"Sure."

Everyone responded in unison, and when people began to disperse, Lu Hong came specially to Shen Yuan's side, "Chairman Shen, let me escort you down to your car."

Had the title shifted from "Mr. Shen" to "Chairman Shen" just like that?

Shen Yuan felt somewhat uncomfortable hearing it, as it made him feel aged, recalling that only people over 40 or 50 were addressed that way.

Then, Xie Chengbo came over again, "Chairman Shen, may I share a ride with you?"

"Of course."

Shen Yuan agreed without much thought.

Each shareholder was provided transportation by the group, and Xie Chengbo's offer to share a ride probably indicated his intention to foster connections, especially since both were from Star City, which might lead to future interactions.

During the conversation, the two, accompanied by Lu Hong, made their way to the first floor, as the Maybach awaited them at the entrance.

Shen Yuan and Xie Chengbo got into the back seat, and Xie Chengbo started, "The Capital Club is a top-tier private club in Yanjing. It usually hosts the quarterly shareholders' dinner meetings. We don't need to discuss the quality of service, and the food preparation is under the supervision of Master Yu, a national treasure chef from Jiangnan, along with Master Lu, a Chinese sommelier, who expertly pairs the meal wines."

"Bro, seems like you know quite a bit."

Shen Yuan was rather ignorant about these sophisticated details but wasn't particularly concerned as long as the food and entertainment were good.

"I heard about it from another guy this afternoon, and then I looked it up online."

Xie Chengbo explained with a smile, "Actually, I know less about Yanjing, but when it comes to Star City, I'm a know-it-all. If you ever want to find good food and fun in Star City, feel free to contact me."

"Sure, it's better than always picking based on my mood, which can sometimes lead to disappointments."

Shen Yuan had experienced it once before when a western restaurant had bizarrely paired steak with chopped chili pepper.

Since then, Shen Yuan had been wary of specialized western cuisine.

If it were not for the class belle's preference, he wouldn't have chosen the bespoke French meal the day before.

"Sure, besides dining, there are bars and private clubs. There's actually a lot of fun to be had in Star City."

Xie Chengbo raised an eyebrow and offered a knowing glance.

"Sounds good."

Shen Yuan responded with a light smile.

The Maybach had driven for about 40 minutes and reached the Huafu Club, featuring a blue Chinese plaque above a golden revolving door, combining both modern and classical elements, similar to the Waldorf.

After entering the lobby through the revolving door, there weren't many people around, just a few groups of female staff in cheongsams and masks.

As they walked, Xie Chengbo filled Shen Yuan in: "Huafu Club is one of Yanjing's top ten clubs, open only to members. Ordinary people need to verify assets to enter, with a threshold of 30 million."

"Mm."

Shen Yuan replied, aware that setting high entry criteria and strict member recommendation systems in private clubs was nothing new.

This approach helped to filter members of high social status and net worth, who wielded significant influence in their respective fields. Their inclusion would enhance the overall image and brand value of the club.

Xie Chengbo continued, "Star City also has several excellent private clubs with truly top-notch personalized service. I'm not sure about here though."

Most members of high-end private clubs had high demands on service quality, so these clubs provided personalized and customized "services."

As for what those services were, as long as you had a need, they could arrange anything.

After registering with the cheongsam-clad staff as referred by Mu Medical, they were led to a private dining room named "Tonight's Intoxication," numbered 007.

Pushing the door open, they found the private dining room spacious and well-lit, with classical yet modern decor. The focal point was a large round table in the center, a tea table to the side, and a few other spaces.

Some shareholders and several senior management members had arrived early, including the ten nurses from the afternoon's reception, all already seated at the dining table. Your adventure continues at My Virtual Library Empire

They had swapped their nurse uniforms for youthful, fashionable outfits, either wearing hot pants or short skirts that showcased their bare, white thighs, a sight that instantly caught the eye.

Their seating arrangement was also interesting, not sitting together but leaving a space between each pair.

It seemed they were also part of the dinner's offerings.

"Every man for himself,"

Xie Chengbo said in a low voice.

As if I needed reminding... Shen Yuan heard his eager words, silently noting to watch his back lest he get pricked by a pin.

"Chairman Shen, please take a seat here."

The one speaking was the Deputy CEO, whose name Shen Yuan had forgotten, but whose remarks left a deep impression.

"Alright."

Shen Yuan sat in the recommended spot, noticing the two ladies beside him were indeed top-notch in both looks and figures, ranking among the top three in the room.

It appeared there was a knack to where one sat... Old Zhu and Old Sha were getting on in years, no longer up to the task, and as the No. 3 shareholder, still young, it was only right that he got the best.

As for the other shareholders, naturally, they would have to settle for less.

"Good evening, Chairman Shen."

"Good evening, Chairman Shen."

"Good evening, Chairman Shen."

Several of the nurse ladies greeted Shen Yuan in succession, having just learned of his status, knowing he was the group's third most important person.

Typically, at the hospital, the highest-ranking individual they could meet was the director, a once-a-month occurrence at best.

But now, they were in the presence of someone ranking even higher than the director, the Vice Chairman of the Board, and all the more crucially, he appeared to be only in his twenties.