Zhong Ping's influence was quite significant, but what no one had anticipated was that her popularity was comparable to that of a celebrity. The first auction item, a dress, sparked a bidding frenzy among the male attendees, with the price soaring to one million and not stopping until Qiao Hui won it with a bid of eight million.

Following that dress's enthusiastic reception, the remaining auction items also fetched high prices. After the auction ended and the fundraising event drew to a close, melodious music began to play, and the lights gradually softened and dimmed.

"Mr. Wang, you spent eight million. Why not invite Director Zhong for a dance? Be careful, or someone else might invite her and that eight million will be a big loss…" Qiao Hui, seeing Zhong Ping walking towards them, whispered to Wang Xiaoqiang.

No sooner had she finished speaking than Zhong Ping came over and gratefully said to Qiao Hui, "Ahui, I'm thankful for your support on behalf of the poor students in mountainous areas."

"Sister Ping, actually…" Qiao Hui affectionately linked arms with Zhong Ping, then leaned in and whispered in her ear, "…actually, it was Mr. Wang who instructed me to bid on that dress."

As Qiao Hui said this, she turned her gaze towards Wang Xiaoqiang.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Ping's pretty eyes immediately sparkled, and a flirtatious blush spread across her fair cheeks, her heart going from initial disappointment to joy.

"Miss Zhong, may I have the honor of inviting you for a dance?" Just then, a sudden voice interrupted. An American man had approached, graciously extending his hand towards Zhong Ping. This man was none other than Mr. Jason, the Sales Director for Jason Group USA stationed in Huaxia Nation, who was in fact also the son of the CEO of Jason Group.

Holiland has always collaborated with Jason Group, a significant client. If Zhong Ping refused, it would be a serious snub.

"Sorry, I was also hoping to invite Director Zhong for a dance," Wang Xiaoqiang said with a smile to Jason, and then extended his hand to Zhong Ping, "Sister Ping, may I have the honor of the first dance with you?"

Zhong Ping was suddenly in a quandary, as Jason had asked her first. There was a certain social etiquette to consider, and Zhong Ping couldn't well bypass Mr. Jason to dance first with Wang Xiaoqiang—particularly since she was planning to introduce Jason to Wang Xiaoqiang in hopes they might reach some business arrangement.

She believed Wang Xiaoqiang's agricultural products were exceptional and perfectly capable of entering the international market.

But unexpectedly, as Zhong Ping hesitated, Mr. Jason glanced timidly at Wang Xiaoqiang and then bowed politely, "Sorry, sorry, Mr. Wang, you go ahead and dance with Director Zhong first. I'll come back later…"

After saying this, Jason didn't wait for Zhong Ping's response and walked away as if fleeing, his deference leaving Zhong Ping stunned. Why did Jason seem so afraid of Wang Xiaoqiang? She had no idea that the incident in the Emperor's Hall had deeply intimidated him, especially after witnessing Wang Xiaoqiang rendering someone speechless with a slap today.

Jason was scared out of his wits; it wasn't the warriors that were frightening, but a martial arts expert with status and connections, like Wang Xiaoqiang. To be able to injure or cripple someone without repercussions was truly terrifying. As such, from the start of the evening, he and Tanimoto Ichiro of Tanimoto Trading had kept a low profile, lest they inadvertently offend this formidable figure.

"Hehe… What happened to Jason?" Seeing Jason make a hasty retreat, Zhong Ping immediately relaxed, and truth be told, she really didn't like being too close to that American man exuding a reek of conceit.

"Come on, Little Qiang," Zhong Ping gestured with her hand toward Wang Xiaoqiang, signaling him to dance with her.

Wang Xiaoqiang, however, remained unmoved and confusedly said, "Sister Ping, what are you trying to do…"

"Aren't you going to dance with me?" Zhong Ping exclaimed in surprise.

Wang Xiaoqiang broke into an embarrassed sweat, "Sister Ping, I... I can't dance... I, I smelled that American's sheep-like odor, afraid he would fumigate you..."

"Pfft..." Watching Wang Xiaoqiang's nervous yet earnestly cute appearance, Zhong Ping couldn't help laughing, her heart also touched by the care Wang Xiaoqiang showed her. She placed an arm over Wang Xiaoqiang's shoulder, "It's okay if you can't dance, I'll teach you..."

Like a duck being forced onto a perch, Wang Xiaoqiang immediately became tense, but under the hands-on instruction of Zhong Ping, a master of the dance floor, he quickly got the hang of it.

Wang Xiaoqiang's hands, one holding Zhong Ping's smooth hand, the other on her waist, followed the melody of the music under the dim and soft light, dancing gracefully as she led him.

Watching Zhong Ping's mature and voluptuous figure sway in front of him made Wang Xiaoqiang's heart flutter.

If Wang Xiaoqiang could feel this way, Zhong Ping felt it even more so. After years of widowhood, yearning night after night, she finally embraced the man she admired and worshiped in her heart that evening. Zhong Ping felt refreshed in both body and spirit, her body feeling weak and powerless.

Wrapping her arms around Wang Xiaoqiang's neck, lifting her charming and seductive face, her eyes languidly and passionately locked onto Wang Xiaoqiang, staring without wanting to look away for even a moment.

Jing Xueyan, who had been keeping her eyes on Wang Xiaoqiang, saw his wandering hand move onto Zhong Ping in the dance floor and couldn't help but secretly curse, "This big wolf in sheep's clothing, pretending to be such a gentleman, and he actually has something going on with Zhong Ping..."

However, after cursing, she found herself somewhat perplexed, asking herself, "Am I jealous? Can't be, could I have fallen for him so quickly?"

While Jing Xueyan kept her attention on Wang Xiaoqiang, Jason and Tanimoto Ichiro were also keeping their eyes on Zhong Ping, the beautiful and voluptuous Eastern lady, both inwardly hoping for an opportunity to get close. However, seeing Wang Xiaoqiang's hand slip, both of them couldn't help but heave a long sigh, realizing that Zhong Ping was Wang Xiaoqiang's woman.

Since that was the case, they didn't dare entertain any other ideas, as they wouldn't dare to provoke Wang Xiaoqiang.

As soon as Jing Xueyan and the others fixed their gaze on him, Wang Xiaoqiang felt it, and inevitably withdrew his hand guiltily, holding Zhong Ping around the waist properly.

After one dance, Wang Xiaoqiang led Zhong Ping back to Jing Xueyan and the others. Just as Jing Xueyan was about to speak, Qiao Hui interjected, "Sister Ping, Qiao Zhi would like to ask Mr. Wang for a dance. Would you mind lending your dance partner to her for a bit?" She added, winking suggestively at the two.

"Of course that's fine. I suppose Little Qiang would be delighted to dance with a beautiful girl like Qiao Zhi, right, Little Qiang?" Zhong Ping agreed, though a little surprised, recalling how Qiao Zhi had ignored Wang Xiaoqiang during their last meeting, barely even sparing him a word, and now she was inviting him to dance.

Given Zhong Ping's mature mindset, she naturally wouldn't be jealous of the young people. Wang Xiaoqiang wasn't hers, and she thought becoming his woman was somewhat impossible. She felt that if Wang Xiaoqiang occasionally thought of her, that was enough, and of course, if the young man could console her thirsty soul, she would be more than content, so she spoke without a hint of jealousy.

As they spoke, Qiao Zhi had already extended her hand to Wang Xiaoqiang, her elegant posture stunning the entire crowd.

Dancing with Qiao Zhi was not as casual as it had been with Zhong Ping, but at this moment, Wang Xiaoqiang's dance steps had been well tuned by Zhong Ping.

"Mr. Wang, ever since that treatment, my illness has been improving, but I feel that I haven't fully recovered yet. Could you treat me again..." To be honest, Qiao Zhi had never spoken to a man like this in her life, and certainly not with such a pleading tone. Shedding her usual aloof demeanor, it was no wonder, for Wang Xiaoqiang had improved her condition, offering her hope.

Her physical recovery had also lifted her spirits and even substantially changed her personality. So despite the fact that Wang Xiaoqiang had touched her, she was quite grateful to him. Encouraged by her sister Qiao Hui, she took the initiative to invite Wang Xiaoqiang to dance and asked him for treatment.

Faced with a patient's request, Wang Xiaoqiang naturally wouldn't refuse, especially since she had already helped him by bidding on Sister Ping's dress, amounting to a repayment of eight million, what more could he say?

"Treating diseases and healing injuries is a doctor's duty and mission, but Qiao Zhi, I'm quite busy. When I'm free, I'll give you a call, how about that?"

Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang agree, Qiao Zhi seemed very happy and said softly, "Thank you, Mr. Wang. I'll be waiting for your call..."

Qiao Zhi's speech had always been icy, so her sudden tenderness took Wang Xiaoqiang aback, especially since his hand was still on her waist. Although Qiao Zhi's figure wasn't as voluptuous as Zhong Ping's, her delicate curves were also quite exquisite, and the faint fragrance emanating from her also left Wang Xiaoqiang a bit bewildered...

Just then, the dance ended, and the two regretfully let go of each other.

Watching Wang Xiaoqiang finally let go of Qiao Zhi, Jing Xueyan rushed over, grabbed Wang Xiaoqiang's hand as if afraid he'd be taken away by someone else, and pouted, "It's my turn for the next dance, right? I've been waiting for you for so long..."

"Why don't you dance with someone else?" Wang Xiaoqiang laughed.

"No, I've set my sights on you!" Jing Xueyan shot a playful glance at Wang Xiaoqiang. Before the dance had even started, she had already placed her hand on his shoulder.

"So? How does it feel to hold Zhong Ping's waist compared to holding mine? Isn't hers a bit more flavorful?" As the music suddenly started, the two embraced and glided into the dance floor, with Jing Xueyan dancing gently and whispering the question.

"Ahem, I've noticed you're not acting very ladylike now? Also, let's not discuss such mood-damaging topics right now..." Wang Xiaoqiang said awkwardly.

"Stop pretending, didn't you just touch Zhong Ping? And here I thought you were a gentleman," Jing Xueyan said with a roll of her eyes and a sour tone.

"Hey, according to you, a gentleman should be pure and avoid women, but that's not a gentleman, that's a monk..."

"In any case, a man should only have one woman. If he gets involved with another woman, then he's not a gentleman... And touching a woman in public isn't gentlemanly either," Jing Xueyan said earnestly.

"You..." Wang Xiaoqiang was completely speechless. Why was this girl holding on so tightly? "You what? Run out of things to say? Hmph, confess. Have you ever touched another woman's butt?" Jing Xueyan relentlessly pursued the matter.

To shut her up, Wang Xiaoqiang used his trump card,

Jing Xueyan stiffened, her eyes wide in shock. This guy... How audacious!

When the dance ended, Zhong Ping called Wang Xiaoqiang away. Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang leave, Jing Xueyan felt even more downhearted.

"Little Qiang, this is Tanimoto Ichiro from Japan Tanimoto Trading, and this is..." Zhong Ping called Wang Xiaoqiang over and introduced Tanimoto Ichiro and Jason to him.

"Mr. Jason, right? We've met before," Wang Xiaoqiang said before Zhong Ping could finish.

"Uh, you've met? Where?"

Zhong Ping's question touched upon the uncomfortable past of Tanimoto Ichiro and Mr. Jason. They hesitated and didn't dare mention the incident at the Dihao Hotel Royal Hall. They weren't speaking, and Wang Xiaoqiang naturally wouldn't expose anyone's shortcomings. Seeing the two men stammer, Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Uh, Sister Ping, we met coincidentally at a dinner party, right, Tanimoto Ichiro, Mr.

Jason...?"

"Yes, yes..."

"Right, absolutely..."

Tanimoto Ichiro and Jason immediately agreed.

Zhong Ping was pleased to see that Wang Xiaoqiang knew the two of them and said, "Since you all know each other, I won't waste words. My point is, the products from Wang Xiaoqiang's company are good, and I hope there's an opportunity for you to cooperate..."

Tanimoto Trading is a well-known trade company in Japan, and the Jason Group is also a major trade company in the United States. They came to the Huaxia Nation in search of greater business opportunities. As to whom they partnered with was not important, but one thing was certain: they wouldn't dare play tricks on Wang Xiaoqiang, or he could kick them out with a single blow.

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