Two days flew by in the blink of an eye. The office for King of Gamblers Entertainment Co., Ltd. had already been selected and purchased outright. It was a 35-story building, originally developed by Ma Rufei's real estate company for commercial use, situated in a bustling area of Yanjing. Rapid renovations were now underway.
The banquet was also nearly ready.
Before nightfall, the Dawang Mountain Villa was already lit up with colorful Demon Lamps and lanterns. The trees inside and outside the perimeter walls were filled with continuously twinkling lights, casting a dazzling and mesmerizing glow that turned the expansive villa grounds as bright as day.
The ground floor of the villa housed a hall that could easily accommodate several thousand people. It was exquisitely decorated, with fine wines and delicacies available everywhere. Su Man had brought in dozens of beautiful, professional waitresses from her hotel, who kept the event running in perfect order.
The villa was considered a luxury mansion for its spaciousness and unique scenery. In addition to the main hall, there were numerous living rooms, meeting rooms, and bedrooms, all of which had been specially arranged to provide guests with convenient spaces to chat or discuss business. A gathering like this was less about seeking romance and more about public relations. Many business deals were successfully negotiated at such banquets. After all, it brought together many wealthy, long-admired individuals who rarely had the chance to meet, making collaboration a natural progression.
This time, nearly all the guests Zhang Bin invited were from the entertainment industry. A stream of luxurious cars swarmed in, guided by security to the parking lot. Out stepped an array of handsome men and beautiful women, most of whom were famous stars. Many directors and various editors also attended.
Mi Yiyao, of course, was the one to greet the guests. She was an elegant and well-connected socialite who knew nearly everyone in the entertainment circle. The Twelve Golden Flowers assisted her, receiving the less important figures while Mi Yiyao personally welcomed the most distinguished guests.
Suddenly, a stretched Lincoln pulled up. A special guest stepped out, flanked by two female bodyguards. The moment Mi Yiyao saw him, she approached with a beaming smile. "Brother Li!" she said in pleasant surprise. "I can't believe you could make it. Your presence truly honors us."
Li Yinuo was no ordinary man. He was China's King of Gamblers, based in Macau, where he managed over a dozen casinos. He had earned the title not just for his incredible gambling skills, but also for his formidable power. He was not only a Mid-Stage Liquefaction Realm Cultivator but also an SS-level Multisystem Ability User. Combined with his status as China's King of Gamblers, his influence made him the undisputed godfather of Macau's gambling scene.
He had taken second place in the last World King of Gamblers competition and had also lent Zhang Bin a helping hand. His status and position were extraordinary, even comparable to esteemed figures like Master Tianlong. Therefore, Zhang Bin had sent him an electronic invitation, though he hadn't truly expected him to come, given the great distance. He was pleasantly surprised that Li Yinuo had come in person.
"Zhang Bin, the World King of Gamblers, invited me. How could I refuse? We're good friends," Li Yinuo said with a smile. "And congratulations, Miss Mi Yiyao, on becoming the General Manager of King of Gamblers Entertainment Co., Ltd. You'll be able to truly make your mark now."
"Thank you," Mi Yiyao said with a charming laugh. "This way, please."
She ushered Li Yinuo into the villa, where Zhang Bin was waiting to receive him.
Subsequently, more distinguished guests arrived. Master Tianlong also came, making a grand entrance by flying in on his sword, which was particularly eye-catching. Zhang Bin had clearly invited him as well. After all, it was a banquet where he could invite not just people from the entertainment industry, but also his friends.
Unfortunately, the two great masters, Zhou Tianyu and Zhang Hangkui, did not attend. They were busy furiously hunting down several Genetically Enhanced Humans whose trails had recently been exposed, all to earn merit. They were certain that killing a Genetically Enhanced Human would earn them a great deal of merit, which would be immensely beneficial to their cultivation. In fact, many of China's powerful cultivators had emerged from seclusion, as had top cultivators from other countries. They were all hunting Genetically Enhanced Humans for the same reason: to earn merit. An opportunity to amass merit on such a large scale was truly once in a millennium.
Luo Chengliang, Zhao Dawei, Qian Bing, Sun Tie, He Banxian, Tan Yonghao, and some members of the Special Action Team also came. They were mainly following Zhao Dawei to mooch food and drink. Plus, they'd get to see numerous beautiful female stars. Perhaps an unexpected romance was in store for them tonight? How could they miss such an opportunity?
Zhang Haijun also arrived with a group of his rowdy friends. They brought a huge plaque to congratulate the founding of King of Gamblers Entertainment Co., Ltd., inscribed with the four large characters for "May Wealth Pour in from All Directions." Then, they swarmed around the spirited Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue, excitedly showering them with praises like, "You're the man, bro! You gotta look out for us from now on…"
They looked like nothing more than a group of hedonistic rich heirs. The numerous female stars, of course, avoided them like the plague. This only seemed to excite the young men more, and they began openly pointing at and commenting on the stars. They only toned it down after a sharp reprimand from Ma Rufei and Chen Chaoyue.
By the time night had fully fallen, the parking lot and roadside were packed with luxury cars. It seemed as if every high-end vehicle in Yanjing had converged on this single location. The once-empty villa, its spacious garden, and its green lawns were now teeming with guests, as at least two thousand had arrived. The scene was exceptionally lively.
Amid the sounds of laughter and cheerful chatter, their faces were filled with anticipation and hope. They were clearly looking forward to King of Gamblers Entertainment Co., Ltd. bringing positive change to the stagnant entertainment industry.
At seven o'clock sharp, the celebratory banquet officially began. Zhang Bin, Zhu Danyan, and Mi Yiyao each gave an enthusiastic speech, announcing the establishment of the company and detailing its investment scale and development plans.
The development plan, which Mi Yiyao herself had drafted, was ambitious. The company aimed to become the leading entertainment firm in the country within three years, producing no fewer than fifty movies and at least ten television series annually. Within five years, the goal was to become a world-renowned entertainment company—China's own Hollywood.
All the guests were stunned, completely blown away by the company's investment scale and development plans. A wave of excitement washed over them; this was exactly what they had been hoping for. They were desperate for a game-changer to break Lv Yuze's chokehold on the entertainment industry, which would make their own lives much easier.
In terms of financial resources, King of Gamblers Entertainment Co., Ltd. was already on par with Lv Yuze. In terms of influence, it was a similar story, with the potential to even surpass him. After all, the company combined the might of Zhang Bin's dual roles as the World King of Gamblers and the chairman of Wenwu Pharma, bolstered by the formidable Chen and Ma Families. This was a new behemoth, fully capable of challenging Lv Yuze's empire.
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