The dinner party continued, with the elites exchanging toasts at the table.

Regardless of whether it was Hua Yun, a government elite, or Lei Jun and Huateng, business elites, they all treated Gu Bai on equal terms, even lowering their own stance somewhat.

The era of gauging heroes by wealth is over.

Even if wealth were the measure, Gu Bai would be indisputably the first at this table, with an estimated valuation of 160 billion USD, holding 64% of shares, and controlling the core technology; such influence is immeasurable.

To speak frankly, among the many elites present, aside from Ren Zhengfei, even if everyone else combined, none holds greater importance in the national view than Gu Bai.

Because Gu Bai not only controls the world-leading technology of mass-producing graphene batteries but also has demonstrated his attitude.

Everything is prioritized for the nation!

Cao Dewang, the glass king, has publicly stated that serving the country and the people is the mark of a true entrepreneur.

Actions speak louder than intentions, regardless of what Gu Bai truly thinks, outsiders can only see his deeds; his charity actions and this instance of sharing company shares exemplify this.

After about an hour of drinking, although the elites were seasoned from various banquets, their endurance paled in comparison to Gu Bai's hundred-point physique. To get Gu Bai drunk would require downing several bottles of Russian vodka. Despite the elites being half-drunk, Gu Bai remained clear-headed.

"You all continue drinking, I'm going over to the celebrities' table for a moment, there's something I need to address."

Boss Huateng pulled Gu Bai, who was about to stand up, "Brother Gu, you can't leave; if you do, how are we supposed to continue drinking?

If you ask me, just let your subordinates handle whatever needs addressing. Any chance to slack, take it. If it really can't wait, whoever you need to talk to, I'll have them brought here!"

His words carried a tone of disdain towards the celebrities.

Upon hearing this, others with some awareness remained silent.

Though the executives present shared Boss Huateng's disdainful attitude towards celebrities, they kept it to themselves; it was inappropriate to be so direct in a public setting, as it could be exploited for unneeded trouble.

Boss Huateng's statement alone showed he was already drunk.

Gu Bai could only smile helplessly, saying a few words of apology before walking leisurely towards the celebrities' table.

Seeing Gu Bai's demeanor sobered Boss Huateng slightly, realizing his verbal indiscretion, he stopped insisting.

When Gu Bai approached Chen Long and Li Lianjie's table, everyone stood up immediately, hastily greeting him.

"Chairman Gu."

"Hello, Chairman Gu."

Hearing their greetings, Gu Bai nodded slightly and smiled gently to acknowledge them.

Xiao Qiang was the first to give up her seat for Gu Bai to sit.

Witnessing this, everyone else remained silent; knowing Xiao Qiang was at the table earlier and treated with utmost respect, being the general manager of Black Swan Film and Television, her influence was daunting—however, they were aware that all of Xiao Qiang's authority was bestowed by Gu Bai, and with him present, their eagerness to exhibit utmost respect heightened.

Even after Gu Bai sat down, the celebrities still dared not take their seats.

Observing this situation, Gu Bai smiled helplessly, "Are you planning to stand while eating?"

Only after Gu Bai's indication did they slowly sit down, though still appearing somewhat awkward.

Despite the close public relationship between Li Lianjie and Ma Yun, reality was very different; Li Lianjie clearly understood the initial inequality in status, making genuine friendship impossible.

Ma Yun's public display of friendliness was merely strategic, and Li Lianjie seized the opportunity to showcase his "connections."

Moreover, Ma Yun is Ma Yun, and Gu Bai is Gu Bai.

In less than a year, how many celebrities targeted by Gu Bai came to a good end?

One imprisoned, another commercially banned.

And another, Wu Sanshi, despite being caught in a storm of public criticism, seemed to have some powerful backing, as negative news about him scarcely appeared lately.

"Coming over abruptly, I hope I didn't disturb your mood?"

Faced with Gu Bai's courtesy, Chen Long quickly responded, "What are you saying, Chairman Gu? Sitting with us is a tremendous honor, how could it be a disturbance?

Don't you all agree?"

He ended by asking the celebrities.

The celebrities all agreed wholeheartedly.

Gu Bai didn't linger on courtesies and proceeded directly, "I believe Xiao Qiang has already conveyed what I wanted you to know; I thought it best to personally mention it too."

Everyone awaited Gu Bai's words eagerly.

Gu Bai continued to address Chen Long, "As far as I understand, Brother Chen Long doesn't have any movies slated for release in 2018, right?"

Chen Long nodded likewise.

"Correct, filming 'The Foreigner' last year took a physical toll; I'm recovering now, age isn't the same as youth. However, I've received an offer for a historical fantasy comedy film, still contemplating whether to accept."

Upon Chen Long's reply, Gu Bai frowned slightly; if memory served, such offers at this time were only for the 2019 Spring Festival's notoriously bad film 'Detective Pu Songling.'

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