I'm back in 1990

Chapter 804: They All Have a Background

Time flew by, and it was November 10, 2006, the day Chen Zhe and Cheng Ling got married.

The wedding was very simple. They didn't use the luxury wedding car fleet that Huang Xiaochuan had prepared for the couple, nor did they use the luxury hotel that he had booked for them. The couple simply invited some relatives and friends from both families to gather at this ordinary five-star hotel.

Taking this opportunity, several classmates from Class 222 gathered in Shanghai. However, more than ten years have passed in the blink of an eye, and the group no longer has the same youthful vigor they once possessed.

Ding Yi also took a special leave to visit his family and come back for this. Wu Duo also rushed from Yanjing to attend Chen Zhe's wedding. However, he had to rush back to Yanjing overnight. There was no other way! Being in his position, he had no choice but to attend the wedding.

Today, everyone brought their families. The ladies already knew each other, so they naturally had a lot to talk about after meeting. The classmates also gathered together to greet each other.

Ding Yi leaned closer to Huang Xiaochuan and asked, "How much did you give as a gift?"

"It was given to us! But it was returned!" Huang Xiaochuan spread his hands, looking helpless.

Upon hearing this, Ding Yi then asked Zhang Gaolei and Wu Duo, "What about you two?"

Wu Duo and Zhang Gaolei both shook their heads, indicating that they didn't want to give it away.

"What should we do then?" Ding Yi stared at his three old classmates with his small eyes, hoping someone could come up with a solution.

At this point, Wu Duo advised, "Since Old Chen won't accept it, then we'll go along with him! We'll have plenty of time to meet again in the future."

Hearing Wu Duo's words, and seeing that everyone else was doing the same, Ding Yi stopped worrying about whether to give it or not.

Taking this opportunity, Zhang Gaolei discussed with Huang Xiaochuan the matter of providing Yu Qiliang with salary and benefits.

After listening, Huang Xiaochuan nodded to indicate that he understood. After all, he didn't know much about this industry, only that wafer technology was very important, so he had no objection to how Zhang Gaolei arranged Yu Qiliang.

As for the salary and benefits, Zhang Gaolei certainly wouldn't give Yu Qiliang any special treatment just because he's Wang Deyi's nephew-in-law. It would definitely be based on how much other wafer foundries in mainland China and Huaxin value talent. Therefore, he wouldn't casually express his opinion.

After discussing Yu Qiliang's matter, Zhang Gaolei brought up another issue with Huang Xiaochuan.

"Xiao Chuan, did you receive the invitation letter from Chairman Liu of the Federation of Industry and Commerce?"

"Invitation?" Huang Xiaochuan looked blank. He really didn't know anything about this. Every day, countless invitations were sent to his office. Gao Song had specially arranged for a secretary to sort and classify these invitations from all over the world. Only the more important invitations would be sent to Gao Song, who would then screen them. Only the remaining ones would be shown to Huang Xiaochuan so that he could decide whether to attend or not.

As for the invitation letter that Zhang Gaolei mentioned, Huang Xiaochuan had no recollection of it, presumably it had been rejected by Gao Song.

Seeing his expression, Zhang Gaolei immediately understood the reason. He had come to the wedding today with another mission: to persuade Huang Xiaochuan to participate in the charity auction. After all, he was acting on someone's behalf, and Chairman Liu of the Federation of Industry and Commerce had given him a lot of help, so he had to repay the favor.

He then explained to Huang Xiaochuan in detail: "Actually, this was spearheaded by the Federation of Industry and Commerce, a charity auction gala jointly organized by several local chambers of commerce. It's scheduled for next week, with the theme 'Lighting Up the Future.' The funds raised will be used to build Hope Primary Schools in the southwestern mountainous areas, as well as to add teaching equipment and facilities. I know that the foundation you and Ding Yi used to run has also been doing this, so you might as well take a look! At least the direction of this charity gala is consistent with what you've been doing."

Before Huang Xiaochuan could reply, Ding Yi chimed in again: "Hey, this is great news! Our county's rural education desperately needs this kind of donation. Let's discuss it. Old Zhang, you should have them donate the funds to me. This way, the good stuff won't go to outsiders."

Wu Duo smiled silently to the side. Being in the central government, he understood the importance of education and grassroots development, but he couldn't speak up, so he just listened quietly to their conversation.

Huang Xiaochuan rubbed his nose. He rarely attended such public social events, especially banquets with a clear charitable purpose. No wonder he hadn't seen the invitation.

In many cases, his donations are handled directly through the foundation he and Ding Yi previously founded, which is efficient and discreet, greatly avoiding his exposure to the public eye.

So, after considering it for a moment, Huang Xiaochuan agreed: "Okay, since you, Lao Zhang, have asked, I have to give you face. Send me the specific time and address to my phone later, and I'll have Gao Song arrange the itinerary for me."

Seeing that his friend readily agreed, Zhang Gaolei's smile widened: "You truly are a good brother. Now I can go and report back to Chairman Liu."

At this moment, Ding Yi took the initiative to come up again: "Next week! I'll be there too. I don't have anything to do anyway, so I'll go with you. I can also talk to Chairman Liu about donating the funds we raised to our organization."

Huang Xiaochuan couldn't help but laugh upon hearing this. Ding Yi has been quite responsible since becoming the county magistrate! He's been going everywhere to solicit sponsorships, attract investment, and find resources for the county under his jurisdiction.

Zhang Gaolei naturally welcomed Ding Yi to attend the charity gala. If it could help his old classmate, wouldn't that be a win-win situation?

"Sure! No problem at all. You can come with me. One invitation allows you to bring three people."

Just as the group finished discussing the matter, the door to the private room was pushed open from the outside, and Sun Jianshe, the eldest son-in-law of the Cheng family and Cheng Li's husband, entered.

He came to inform the distinguished guests that the banquet was about to begin. Considering their status, Chen Zhe ultimately arranged for the four of them and their wives to stay in a more private room. Huang Xiaochuan and the others understood Chen Zhe's decision.

"It is my great honor to inform you that you may begin your banquet. The bride and groom will come to toast you shortly. Please forgive us if we are not attentive enough."

"Brother Sun, you've worked hard today!" After all, Sun Jianshe was related to his second brother by marriage, and would also be related to Chen Zhe by marriage in the future. Huang Xiaochuan stood up and greeted him politely.

Huang Xiaochuan's actions startled Sun Jianshe, who hurriedly said, "It's my pleasure, it's my pleasure! I have other things to do, so I can't keep you company any longer."

After Sun Jianshe closed the door to the private room, he couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Aside from Huang Xiaochuan, Asia's richest man, he truly hadn't expected the other three to be so influential. One was the chief secretary to a high-ranking official, another was the CEO of Huaxin, headquartered in Zhangjiang, a company that was a household name in Shanghai and whose name was frequently seen in Shanghai newspapers. As for Ding Yi, although he was only a county magistrate, how old was he? Given time, he had a very high chance of becoming mayor.

These men turned out to be classmates and friends of his sister-in-law's husband, so Sun Jianshe could only exclaim in surprise, "Good heavens!"

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