After the party began to reach its high point, the distinguished guests here gradually split into three groups.
One group had a purposeful agenda; most of them were middle-aged or older. Their defining characteristic was that they clustered together in small groups, passionately discussing business and careers, showing little enthusiasm for anything else as if those were the only things left in their world.
Another group consisted of clusters of ladies, both married and single, of various ages. They also had their own circles, mostly divided by age, with clear hierarchies. Each level was engaged in different conversations, and many young ladies purposefully or inadvertently gravitated towards the He family's second son, even seeking photos with him as if he were a celebrity. Some actual celebrities even came to take pictures with him, creating the feeling of being surrounded by stars, which was enough to make scions like Mr. Shao hate him so much that it made their teeth grate.
