On the night of the gala, He Wenjie originally hadn't planned to attend. Unexpectedly, however, Ma Dongsheng personally called to invite him, and out of courtesy, He Wenjie felt he had to accept. By the time He Wenjie arrived at the venue, Jiang Xiaoguo and the others were already there. Instead of seeking Jiang Xiaoguo out, He Wenjie first made a round of the room, greeting everyone he knew, and then grabbed a plate of food and retreated to an undisturbed corner to dig in.
Not long after, He Wenjie saw Ma Dongsheng walk into the venue surrounded by an entourage. As soon as Ma Dongsheng arrived, many people rushed over to greet him. Waiting until the crowd had dispersed, He Wenjie walked up to him. "President Ma, you certainly are popular."
"Xiao He, I've been watching you eat in the corner this whole time. Sounds like you've been quite busy lately. Have you sniffed out another good project?"
Chapter 598