The Hua Country Gala lasted for a full four and a half hours.

The awards presented included the Top Ten People Who Moved Hua Country Award, the Top Ten Youth Leaders of Hua Country Award, the Top Ten Business Leaders of Hua Country Award, the Top Ten Scientific Contribution Awards of Hua Country, and the Top Ten Achievement Awards of Hua Country, totaling 50 awards.

With the closing remarks by Bai Yansong and Hai Xia, the Hua Country Gala officially came to an end.

Beside Gu Bai, two elderly gentlemen also stood up with the assistance of their accompanying staff.

"Gu, it is a pleasure for us two old folks to meet you today. We originally wanted to invite you for a meal, but it seems you will be quite occupied afterward, so we won't disturb you. We two old-timers are usually quite idle, so whenever you're in the Capital City, feel free to come and chat with us." (Note: Previously Kyoto, now renamed Capital City.)

Upon hearing Elder Xun's words, Gu Bai scanned his surroundings, noticing the group of tycoons engaged in small talk nearby, with quite a few people glancing in his direction. However, due to the authority of Elder Xun and Elder Tu, no one dared to approach.

Gu Bai showcased a lot tonight.

As the top among the top ten youth leaders, it will be his political capital in the future. With this title, no one will dare to trouble him in regular business dealings anymore.

Moreover, the 3,000 hope primary schools that Gu Bai had promised—this is a massive project worth billions. The companies that previously collaborated with the Black Swan Charity Fund clearly couldn't handle it anymore, and this piece of cake was immediately sniffed out by some keen-sensed guys.

Gu Bai merely glanced slightly, then smiled at Elder Xun and said, "As long as it's an invitation from Elder Xun, no matter how busy I am, I will definitely attend."

Elder Tu chimed in, "This I believe, you cunning devil!

But let's skip it tonight. We two old men seldom appear in public anymore, and tonight I reckon quite a number of people are watching. Inviting you at this time wouldn't leave a good impression.

We don't mind, but we fear it might bring some negative impact to you."

Gu Bai quickly understood the situation. After all, there was already controversy over his youth leadership title, and getting too close to the two elders at this time could easily lead to negative press.

Although Gu Bai didn't care about so-called public opinion, he didn't want the two elders who had dedicated their lives to Hua Country to be questioned because of him. With this thought, Gu Bai slightly nodded and stopped speaking further.

Elder Tu was originally from the North. Although advanced in age, his physique was not much weaker than Gu Bai's.

Looking at the delicate Gu Bai, the elder smiled and patted Gu Bai on the shoulder, then adjusted the slightly wrinkled Zhongshan suit for him.

"I'm an old straightforward guy, and I speak bluntly.

To be honest, I don't quite like your character, you're too smooth!

But it's just this one thing. Other than that, I'm very pleased with what you've done and said. Times have changed, us old folks can't do much for this country anymore; you young people are the hope of Hua Country!"

As he spoke, his slightly trembling hands gently stroked the dragon-shaped "Hua" character on Gu Bai's chest.

"I hope you can act consistently with your words, and truly live up to the phrase 'With our generation's youth, guard the prosperous Huaxia!' That would be the best gift for us old folks."

Elder Tu's intimate action made all media reporters in the venue press the shutter buttons on their cameras non-stop, fully capturing the moment.

As for the surrounding tycoons, seeing this scene, they were even more shocked and couldn't help but guess Gu Bai's true identity internally.

Gu Bai did not notice the changes in the crowd around him, but solemnly bowed slightly to the two elders.

"Rest assured, elders, my words are my deeds. If I, Gu Bai, say it out loud, then I have the capability to achieve it!"

The two elders showed satisfied smiles.

Then, under the escort of accompanying staff, they slowly left the venue.

Their backs bent, yet still as heavy as a mountain!

Until everyone saw the two elders off the scene, they then all surrounded Gu Bai.

"Hello, Chairman Gu, I am the chairman of Ning Xuan Construction Company in Capital City, here is my business card."

"I am the chairman of Jinling Wanye Real Estate..."

"..."

The greetings echoed around Gu Bai, who was somewhat nostalgic for Gu Yi, whom he had arranged to stay outside the venue.

As Gu Bai had anticipated, this group of people were all presidents of various real estate companies and entertainment industries, but their reputations were not very high. If they were truly influential figures, they wouldn't need to proactively approach him and promote their companies.

Yet in this public setting, Gu Bai couldn't show a sour face and responded with a smile, while also accepting the business cards handed over to him.

"Chairman Gu, I wonder if your charity foundation has contacted construction companies to participate in the hope primary school projects? If not, perhaps consider us at Wanye Real Estate.

Also, our headquarters are in Jinling, very close to Shanghai, making project communication much easier."

"Chairman Gu, our Ning Xuan Construction is also a company with rich experience in construction. I believe we can fully cooperate; watching your speech on stage earlier truly moved me. I can assure you here, when it comes to building hope primary schools, our prices will certainly be below market!

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