139: Bulgari dinner

Li Meng suddenly seemed to think of something and, following up on the previous topic, said softly:

"Mr. Cao, while I was out shopping today, I heard the butler from Palace No. 3 chatting. They said there's a Bvlgari gala tonight at the State Guest House right next to our Tan Palace. I heard it's a huge event and many celebrities will be there."

"The news from a few days ago said Tian Xiwei would be appearing. Why don't you go take a look? You might even run into her."

There was indeed a State Guest House next to Tan Palace, which usually hosted important foreign guests or was used for significant foreign affairs activities.

Due to the extremely high level of security, the villa in Tan Palace adjacent to the State Guest House was not even sold to foreigners, naturally to prevent those with ill intentions from undermining international unity.

Although it was usually not open to the public, under specific circumstances, leaving it idle was considered a waste. Following the policy of making the best use of everything, it would be opened for private galas.

The number of reservation slots for the State Guest House's external services was very small and required strict vetting. As one of the important enterprises in Magic City and a veritable major taxpayer, Bvlgari Jewelry, combined with the fact that many celebrities were attending this gala, would likely have the entire venue surrounded by fanatical fans if it were held at a common location.

The government also took the bigger picture into consideration, so it was reasonable for Bvlgari to obtain this slot.

The State Guest House was hosting a Bvlgari gala right at his doorstep, and a place that was usually off-limits was now open to the public; Cao Lang's sense of playfulness was piqued.

Seeing that Cao Lang seemed interested, Li Meng continued, "Supposedly, there's an auction at the end of the gala. Tonight's highlight is a necklace called the heart of egypt, which features the world's largest pink diamond. If I could just catch a glimpse of it, my life would be worth it."

When mentioning jewelry, a hint of longing appeared in Li Meng's eyes.

What woman doesn't love jewelry? That brilliant radiance is a temptation etched into their genes.

Furthermore, Li Meng herself was well-traveled, and after coming to Tan Palace, her salary had increased significantly, leading her to gradually pay more attention to jewelry brands.

After all, the more mature a woman is, the more she likes to use jewelry to accentuate her charm.

Cao Lang looked at the small blue gemstone pendant hanging by Li Meng's ear, her fair earlobes, and her draped hair; yes, she certainly had the aura of a refined wife.

He suddenly sat up straight on the sofa and said, "Butler Li, let's go now. Accompany me for a stroll; we're going to the Bvlgari gala to see some jewelry."

"Ah?" Li Meng was overwhelmed by the unexpected favor. For a moment, she didn't react, subconsciously looking down at her clothes.

She was still wearing the custom-made OL uniform she wore for work. The white shirt hugged her voluptuous curves, and the black hip-hugging skirt outlined her pert silhouette perfectly. This outfit looked professional and capable in the villa, but going to a glitzy event like that, she would look exactly like a waitress.

Cao Lang himself was only wearing a simple pure black T-shirt with casual pants, but he didn't care at all. He directly picked up the phone and told Zhang Shuo to prepare the car.

Li Meng originally wanted to change her clothes, but then she thought that since CEO Cao had no intention of changing, wouldn't it steal his spotlight if she dressed too formally?

She was just a butler and naturally had to recognize her place.

Moreover, there would be countless cameras at the Bvlgari gala. If she were mistaken for Cao Lang's girlfriend and caused CEO Cao to lose face, she couldn't take responsibility for that.

Li Meng composed her thoughts and, in a flash, dismissed the idea of changing out of her work uniform.

This was the quality of a professional butler: behaving appropriately and never overstepping bounds regardless of the occasion.

A moment later, a black rolls-royce phantom pulled up smoothly at the entrance.

Although the distance wasn't far—just a turn after exiting the Tan Palace villa area—it would still take ten minutes to walk.

Cao Lang used to take a taxi just to go to an internet cafe; now that he had his own car, it was naturally more comfortable to be driven... At the entrance of the Bvlgari gala, it was indeed a gathering of stars and big names.

The nominal purpose of this gala was to maintain Bvlgari's VIP clients, but it was actually a sales exhibition for jewelry. It held significant social and commercial value.

The celebrities and moguls who came weren't just there to admire jewelry; they were also there to improve their social circles and exchange resources. It was truly a social feast for the upper class.

The Phantom slowly stopped at the red-carpeted entrance, and two security guards in black suits with earpieces immediately stepped forward.

When Cao Lang and Li Meng got out of the car, their casual attire was indeed out of place with their surroundings.

One of them quickly extended an arm to block their path.

"Good evening, sir, madam. Please show your invitation." The security guard's tone was polite, but his eyes were sharp and his attitude was firm.

Zhang Shuo immediately stepped forward, shielding Cao Lang, his voice steady and professional: "We are the owners of Palace No. 6 next door. We heard it was lively here and came to take a look. We don't have invitations."

The guard frowned slightly, but his good professional training made him realize this might be a low-key mogul. He simply repeated, "I'm sorry, sir. Please wait a moment while I consult the person in charge."

The guards exchanged a look, and one of them whispered a few words into his earpiece. Soon, a middle-aged man dressed even more exquisitely, with a manager's name tag pinned to his chest, walked out quickly.

The manager saw the Phantom parked at the entrance and then sized up the bearing of Zhang Shuo and Cao Lang. Having already made a judgment in his heart, he asked with a face full of smiles:

"Hello, may I ask who you are?"

"My name is Cao Lang. I heard you're selling jewelry here, so I came to take a look," Cao Lang said bluntly.

Since getting the system, he had either been at the Xiwier Hotel or being a shut-in at Tan Palace. He really hadn't participated in this kind of formal gala before.

Bvlgari galas usually invited clients who had previously purchased expensive jewelry. Cao Lang had never bought any, so naturally, he wouldn't have received an invitation.

But rules are dead, while potential clients are real; the manager naturally understood this in his heart.

The term 'VIP client' just sounds nice. Even if someone hadn't bought anything before, if they bought something today, they would still be a distinguished VIP client.

The logic was very simple.

The manager seemed to be trying hard to remember something, then suddenly slapped his thigh and said excitedly, "Are you that CEO Cao from TikTok?"

Zhang Shuo smiled and said, "That's right, it is indeed our CEO Cao. Can we go in now?"

"Please come in, please come in! Your attendance at our gala truly brings us honor. I'll get an invitation for you right away."

The manager quickly took out a few ornate invitations from a security booth, signed Cao Lang's name on the spot, and handed them over respectfully.

The so-called entry ticket was just a formality.

Even if the pretense was exposed, these people would still go through the motions. Upper-class galas were truly particular.

Cao Lang smiled, took it casually, and handed it back to the security guard, which was quite comical.

When Li Meng followed him inside, the guard looked at the manager awkwardly, not knowing whether to stop her or not.

The manager asked respectfully again, "Beautiful lady, may I ask what your name is?"

Li Meng said, quite overwhelmed, "Li Meng. Li as in plum, Meng as in dream."

The manager wrote out another invitation with a flourish and handed it respectfully to Li Meng.

Then he asked Zhang Shuo, "And your name is?"

Zhang Shuo waved his hand, caught between laughter and tears. "I won't be going in. I'll just wait for Mr. Cao outside."

Finally, accompanied by the manager, Cao Lang and Li Meng entered the star-studded Bvlgari gala.

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