Chapter 433: The Young Masters' Jealous Competition
In the ballroom of the Capital City Chang'an Club, a top-tier European ensemble was passionately performing. This orchestra, known as the Vienna Philharmonic and abbreviated as VPO, was founded in 1842. With over 160 years of history, it is one of the leading classical symphony orchestras in the world today.
The orchestra's permanent home is the Vienna Musikverein, hailed as the "world's premier concert hall." The Vienna Philharmonic stands out in the music world with its noble artistic quality. Their high level of performance and the exquisite "Viennese sound" have captivated music lovers around the globe, who have fallen in love with it.
Since 1933, the Vienna Philharmonic has adopted a policy of not having a permanent principal conductor, instead working extensively with guest conductors. It has witnessed the leadership of maestro conductors like Karl Böhm and Herbert von Karajan, marking another pinnacle of artistic achievement.
In addition, illustrious conductors such as Bernstein, Maazel, Mehta, and Abbado have also collaborated with the orchestra numerous times.
The conductor leading the orchestra at that moment was none other than Master Karajan, who was revered as one of the top three master conductors in the world. It was said that his appearance fee alone cost a staggering five million, and that was in British Pounds.
The expenses for inviting the entire orchestra approached nearly one hundred million RMB, indicating the high caliber of the evening's event.
In the ballroom, the world-ranked number one Vienna Philharmonic was currently playing a world-famous piece. The melodious and passionate music easily stirred the atmosphere. At that moment, under the baton of a world-class maestro, the orchestra presented a performance of stunning brilliance for the guests.
Under the gaze of a hundred top-tier magnates in the hall, at the center of everyone's attention, were the twin princesses from Denmark and the future heir of the Yang family, Yang Jianguo.
Yang Jianguo, holding a glass of red wine, was tall and handsome. He had fully inherited the Yang family's extreme good looks. Standing at 1.9 meters tall with a robust and sturdy figure, and with a face that could make any man jealous and countless women swoon—a face that scored ninety out of a hundred points—he was like a walking hormone.
Throughout the event, ninety-nine percent of the women were captivated by his charm.
Standing opposite Yang Jianguo were the noble twin princesses, whose hairstyles, dress fashions, and even the teardrop moles at the corners of their eyes were identical.
A ninety-eight-point beauty might not be too hard to come across for someone in Yang Jianguo's standing, the heir to one of the eight great families in Hua Country, but to encounter twin beauties of this caliber was indeed a rare opportunity, one that even the patriarchs of the eight great families would seldom encounter.
All these qualities, combined with the princesses' incomparable noble status and a net worth of hundreds of billions, added a layer of enchanting allure to them.
At that moment, it wasn't just Yang Jianguo—in the entire hall, almost all the young noblemen of some standing were congregating around the twin princesses, their gazes filled with intense admiration and undisguised flattery.
"Your Highnesses, you truly embody your names, Qing Guo and Qing Cheng!"
Although there were at least dozens of young noblemen surrounding them, when it came to status, only two could stand at the forefront. These two were Yang Jianguo, the heir of the great Yang family, and Luo Roger, the future heir of the Luo family, which was known as the ninth family.
The one who had just spoken was Luo Roger, the only son of Luo Hao. The Luo and Yang families were competitive in Capital City; on the surface, they were amicable, but behind closed doors, they fought tooth and nail. As the future heirs of their respective families, naturally, they could not have a very harmonious relationship.
Whenever one took an interest in something, the other would inevitably play the role of a spoiler.
Unlike previous competitions, this time both Yang Jianguo and Luo Roger were determined to win at all costs.
If either of the two men won the hearts of these princesses, it wouldn't just mean marrying a beautiful woman as lovely as a flower. It also meant that the man would receive the support of the entire Danish Royal Family.
Denmark may be a small country, but that depends on what you compare it with. Compared to the entire Hua Country, Denmark is negligible, a barely noticeable existence. However, if viewed from the perspective of a single family or individual, Denmark is an unbeatable giant.
Denmark's total assets are estimated in trillions, and they are controlled by the Royal Family. And these princesses to whom we are referring are His Majesty the King of Denmark's favorite princesses. Winning their hearts would undoubtedly ensure the support of the entire Royal Family behind them, paving the way for a rapid rise to power in the foreseeable future.
It's no exaggeration to say that if Yang Jianguo won the favor of the princesses, when it was time for him to inherit the family business, the Yang family's assets could potentially double. By then, the Yang family would not just be the third-ranking family among the eight major families, but could leapfrog over the Long family of Xiangjiang to possibly become the leading family among the eight.
Similarly, if Luo Hao won the hearts of the princesses, and the Luo family's already considerable assets of five thousand doubled, they would grow into an entity that could go head to head with the Yang family. At that point, the Luo family would no longer be the so-called ninth family but would become a true member of the elite eight families.
Therefore, in the eyes of the two top young masters, whoever won the hearts of these princesses would directly determine the future of their families. In such a case, both men would naturally go all out.
Although Luo Hao, standing at 1.85 meters, might be slightly less impressive in appearance than Yang Jianguo, he too showcased his strengths. He came across as a refined and graceful gentleman, exuding confidence and distinction.
As Luo Hao finished speaking, and wearing a fiery red gown, his passionate sister Qing Cheng suddenly smiled and said:
"Luo has my instant approval. My sister and I have a fondness for Hua Country's culture since our mother was from Hua Country. We have half Hua Country blood in us, and our appearances lean more towards our mother's Hua Country heritage than our father's. If Luo has the time, we would love to hear more about Hua Country's history and culture."
When the princess, with her 98% perfect beauty and an air of nobility in every smile, spoke, a flash of joy appeared on Luo Hao's face. But before he could respond, Yang Jianguo, holding a wine glass at his side, preemptively said:
"Of course, it's our honor that the princesses could visit our Hua Country. As the host, it's only natural for me to extend our hospitality."
As Yang Jianguo, believing himself to be charming and elegant, finished speaking, his sister Qing Cheng, dressed in an ice-blue gown, gave a gentle curtsy. Her straight posture slightly inclined forward, embodying the most graceful and dignified noblewoman of the medieval era, sacred and inviolable.
"You must be Young Master Yang. Before coming here, I heard Uncle Xu Qi mention you. But I also heard that tonight's banquet will invite Mr. Chu from Modi, who reportedly has investments worth hundreds of billions in Dubai and Saudi Arabia. Before coming here, my father had ordered my sister and me to ensure that Mr. Chu invests in Denmark.
May I inquire if Mr. Chu is present?"
The moment the angelic Princess Qing Cheng smiled and spoke, the atmosphere around them suddenly shifted, and Yang Jianguo's face also instantly became three degrees more solemn.