60: Chapter 60 What Makes Him So Special?

Ma Botao didn't quite understand. Although he knew Chen Hao had business acumen, he never knew Chen Hao had connections. They had worked together for four years, and he hadn't seen any trump card Chen Hao possessed.

Why was this happening?

As Ma Botao walked back toward the outer area, he overheard people whispering and chatting in hushed tones.

"I heard a mysterious expert is coming to the conference today. I heard he is the grandson of some economics professor."

"I heard that too. Who exactly it is remains unknown, but I know his background is incredibly impressive. His status among domestic economists is on par with those old professors."

Someone who didn't understand questioned them.

"No way. Even if he is the grandson of a famous economist, why hype him up so much?"

"What do you know? That old professor was one of the first to lecture on economics. Many tycoons in the country made their fortunes based on his guidance. Getting close to this old professor's grandson is equivalent to getting close to the richest people in every region."

"Oh, I get it now."

Ma Botao heard every bit of the merchants' murmuring conversation.

Putting Chen Hao aside for a moment, Ma Botao also developed a strong interest in this old professor's grandson.

According to the theory of upward socializing, if he could just curry favor with this expert, wouldn't that mean he could expand countless connections and help his company reach a higher level?

Just as Ma Botao was pondering, someone shouted.

"CEO Wei is here!"

The huge venue immediately fell silent. Almost everyone turned their heads to look at the main entrance.

First, a group of Bodyguards in black entered, making a grand show as if facing a great enemy, clearing a path for CEO Wei. Anyone trying to get close and network was blocked outside a human wall.

Then, CEO Wei made his grand entrance, protected by numerous Bodyguards.

His bulky body and toad-like face made him look extremely prosperous.

Wei Xinglong was accompanied by a stunningly beautiful mixed-race secretary who meticulously cleared the way for CEO Wei.

Wang Liguo sidled up to Ma Botao.

"We do business with CEO Wei. Should we go say hello?"

Ma Botao knew CEO Wei's status—a billionaire worth tens of billions. That was someone like him couldn't possibly reach.

"If you want to go, then go ahead."

Wang Liguo actually plastered a smile on his face and went to greet him.

"Hello, CEO Wei, I am..."

"Get out of the way!"

There were too many people trying to suck up to Wei Xinglong. Wang Liguo couldn't even get in line.

He was stopped by a Bodyguard outside the human wall before he could even get close. It was impossible to approach and fawn over him.

"He really has presence."

Wang Liguo found an excuse to save face.

Under the spotlight, Wei Xinglong walked to the VIP area and politely greeted the group of gray-haired economics professors.

"CEO Wei, let me introduce you to a young man."

The old professors pushed Chen Hao forward.

"His name is Chen Hao. He is Professor Chen's grandson."

Wei Xinglong burst into laughter.

"I already knew that! In fact, we already know each other, right?"

Chen Hao stepped forward and shook hands with Wei Xinglong.

"CEO Wei, we meet again."

Wei Xinglong smiled and explained.

"You all may not know, but I was one of Professor Chen's very first students in his training class. Based on seniority, I should be Chen Hao's uncle."

"CEO Wei flatters me."

"Not at all, not at all. Sit down and chat."

Wei Xinglong happily pulled Chen Hao to sit in the very center of the front row.

Damn it!

Seeing this scene,

Wang Liguo was the most shocked. He pointed at the front row in disbelief and stammered.

"CEO Wei and Chen Hao, they knew each other long ago?"

Ma Botao countered.

"Don't you know? The business dealings our company has with CEO Wei were all secured by Chen Hao."

Wang Liguo's mouth hung open wide, as if he could swallow an egg.

"Even if Chen Hao secured it, that doesn't mean CEO Wei knows Chen Hao."

Ma Botao wasn't in the mood to explain. He actually knew CEO Wei too, and they even played golf together. It was just that Chen Hao had acted as the bridge to meet CEO Wei, resulting only in a nodding acquaintance, not the brotherly relationship Chen Hao had with Wei Xinglong.

In the past, Ma Botao never considered how Chen Hao knew Wei Xinglong. Thinking about it now, it felt a bit strange.

Once Wang Liguo realized the situation, he said seriously.

"President Ma, CEO Wei is a huge fish. We absolutely cannot give up this major client. Since Chen Hao is handling the liaison, let him make the connection, and I will personally discuss the cooperation with CEO Wei. I will definitely be better than Chen Hao."

"I'll ask."

Ma Botao picked up his phone and sent a message to Chen Hao, asking if he could make another connection to discuss the handover, adding a reminder: You already took the money.

In the first row of the VIP area,

Wei Xinglong spoke confidently.

"Little Chen, Shayiva told me you are in Guangcheng to discuss business. What business is it? Do you need my help?"

"It shouldn't be necessary. Why use an ox-slaughtering knife to butcher a pig."

After speaking, Chen Hao glanced at Shayiva, who glared at him, full of resentment.

Wei Xinglong asked again.

"Shayiva said that after your trip to Guangcheng ends, you will join my company when you return to Jiang City? Are you just placating her, or are you serious?"

"Um..."

Chen Hao was about to explain when his phone vibrated. He immediately found an excuse to change the subject.

"I need to take a call."

He picked up his phone to check the message. It was from Ma Botao.

He stood up and scanned the entire venue, spotting Ma Botao waving in the corner.

"CEO Wei, my former company wants to connect with you for business. Do you think today is convenient?"

Wei Xinglong frowned and asked.

"Didn't we agree before? If you resigned, I would cancel the cooperation. Why are you still connecting for business?"

Chen Hao gave a wry smile.

"Just following the process according to the professional conduct agreement. It mainly depends on whether it's convenient for you."

Wei Xinglong acted aloof.

"As long as it's someone you recommend, I will reluctantly meet them."

Chen Hao immediately sent a message asking Sun Nana to come over for the liaison.

On the other side,

Sun Nana had been watching the first row of the VIP area the entire time. Seeing the man she admired chatting and laughing with the magnates made Sun Nana incredibly happy.

However, for every bit of happiness Sun Nana felt, Lin Xiaomeng felt that much more despair.

To be able to sit in the front row and be on equal footing with a billionaire like Wei Xinglong—even Wang Kaiming, let alone his uncle Wang Liguo, couldn't achieve that.

It had to be said that at this moment, Lin Xiaomeng felt regret for the first time.

"Brother Hao asked me to go over and network with the big shots. Please make way."

Sun Nana's words were very cutting, making Lin Xiaomeng feel a stab in her heart.

Sun Nana darted out from the crowd and headed straight for the VIP area, only to be stopped by Wang Liguo.

"Don't look like you've never seen the world; it's embarrassing. Come with me."

Wang Liguo put on the airs of a superior again, arrogantly leading Sun Nana toward the first-row VIP area.

Ma Botao hesitated for a long time. Ultimately, he felt that given his current relationship with Chen Hao, shamelessly trying to approach him again would just be asking for humiliation.

So, Ma Botao wisely retreated three steps, unwilling to offer his warm face to a cold backside.