As night fell in Ming City, neon lights sparkled, and a hustle and bustle enveloped the interior and exterior of the Hongda hotel.
One by one, lavish cars of extraordinary value drove up to the entrance. The passengers who alighted were figures of elegance, all splendidly dressed and exhibiting either a calm grace or serene composure. Walking down the red carpet and extending their hands to the reporters on both sides, they would nod in acknowledgment.
Their faces conveyed the charitableness of philanthropists, but whether they were truly benevolent or merely pretending, only they knew.
Not just high-ranking executives and philanthropists, but many currently popular male and female celebrities were also in attendance. Among those in the entertainment industry, many considered the invitation to the Ya Family's Charity Banquet as a recognition of their status.
This was seen as a form of encouragement - after all, celebrities indeed had substantial influence.
