Jiang Feng brought Chu Feifei and Mu Yanluo to the banquet hall.
This banquet hall can only be described as resplendent and magnificent!
The walls and ceiling were made of crystal, emitting a dazzling glow of wealth.
The floor was also made of high-quality, very expensive marble.
In terms of decor and luxury, the Golden Lion Hotel is indeed the top-notch among Binhai's five-star hotels, with a unique touch everywhere.
At the moment, various well-dressed men and women were standing in groups throughout the hall.
These people were mainly the middle and upper-middle class big shots of Binhai.
The charity auction hadn't started yet; it was currently dinner time, a chance for the big shots to socialize.
Often, during times like these, a few words could decide a big contract or a significant business deal!
Jiang Feng saw a familiar face here, the Boss Huang he met earlier in the day!
"Oh, little brother, you came too?"
Boss Huang, upon seeing Jiang Feng, was quite enthusiastic, hurriedly holding a wine glass and approaching to greet him.
Unlike others, he was well aware of Jiang Feng's unique insight and ability to appraise treasures. This kind of person doesn't play by the rules; beneath his unassuming facade lies real skill, so he dared not neglect him!
Jiang Feng smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.
Boss Huang glanced around to ensure no one was nearby, then asked Jiang Feng in a low voice, "Little brother, did you come to the Pan Family's auction tonight to appraise treasures again? I've heard there will be quite a few good items on display tonight. If you can truly spot any treasures, please don't forget to guide this old friend!"
As an avid collector, Boss Huang, besides ancient calligraphy and paintings, also had a keen interest in antiques.
It was said that many antiques would be auctioned off tonight. He believed Jiang Feng was certainly an expert in this field, so he was eager to learn from him.
After a brief chat with Jiang Feng, Boss Huang wisely took his leave.
The other people around were unknown to Jiang Feng; everyone was simply puzzled by this plain-looking man who could bring along two beauties, Chu Feifei and Mu Yanluo.
The cocktail party was self-service, and Jiang Feng, unreservedly, took two plates, selected some tasty foods, and found a table to sit at.
Chu Feifei and Mu Yanluo also picked quite a bit of food and returned.
The two women hadn't had much to eat since noon. Although the roadside noodles were delicious, they were small in portion and not filling, leaving them quite hungry at the moment.
It must be said, the Pan Family's charity dinner's food was indeed good: custom red wine from Bai Cui Vineyard, Australian lobster, Shark Fin Soup, abalone, cubilose, caviar…
Moreover, the chef's cooking skills were impressive; each dish was authentically prepared and tasted excellent.
The three were eating when suddenly, from the direction of the entrance, Pan Sheng came over with a few confidants.
Seeing Jiang Feng sitting there eating seriously, Pan Sheng sneered, "Jiang Feng, eat as you like. I guess you're used to street food and have never had such upscale food, so whatever you eat tonight counts on my tab. After all, we're 'friends,' aren't we!"
He had returned to his previous fearless demeanor.
This was because, at the entrance, with Jiang Feng refusing to come in, he feared Pan Haoting might get angry and blame him afterward, so he had to swallow his pride to persuade Jiang Feng to enter.
But now that Jiang Feng was inside, he had nothing to fear.
Even if Jiang Feng left in a huff, he wouldn't worry!
He couldn't be blamed for poor hospitality, causing Jiang Feng to leave, could he?
Pan Haoting wouldn't have any reason to fault him.
That would inadvertently make Jiang Feng seem petty and narrow-minded!
Chu Feifei and Mu Yanluo, initially enjoying their food, frowned upon seeing Pan Sheng approach, as if they saw an annoying fly.
"Pan Sheng, aren't you done yet?" Chu Feifei looked at Pan Sheng coldly and said.
This person changed his face quickly, acting as if he wasn't the one imitating a dog outside earlier!
"Chu Feifei, how can you speak like that? As tonight's host, I'm just concerned about whether you're eating well. What's wrong with that?"
Pan Sheng feigned dissatisfaction, "Also, am I not stating a fact? Jiang Feng, as someone from the society's bottom, hasn't had good food much. I'm letting him eat to his heart's content. How's that? And at my own expense—am I not being generous?"
Chu Feifei abruptly put down the spoon, wanting to say something, but Jiang Feng pressed her down with a finger under the table.
Then, Jiang Feng calmly smiled and looked at Pan Sheng, "Young Master Pan, are you serious?"
"Nonsense! Would I joke with you? I'm the most honest person and especially like to take care of people from the society's bottom class like you. Usually, if a beggar came to me, I'd give them some alms, let alone our 'affinity,'" Pan Sheng sneered.
He intentionally mocked Jiang Feng and had his reasons.
Here, the dining was self-service, and although the prices were high, how much could one eat?
If Jiang Feng really ate to his heart's content, it would only show he had no class, becoming a laughingstock!
Moreover, the guests tonight weren't here just to eat.
Even the nouveau riche would pay attention to their image and only taste the enticing food lightly.
In such a situation, whether Jiang Feng ate or didn't eat, he'd end up looking bad.
Only by making Jiang Feng embarrassed in public could Pan Sheng restore the dignity he just lost!
"Alright, Young Master Pan, I've been meaning to tell you!"
Jiang Feng seemed not to notice Pan Sheng's scheme and said earnestly, "The food here is quite decent, but the portions are too small, and some ingredients are inferior, not prepared for someone with your status in mind, depriving me of satisfaction."
"Oh? Then do tell, what would satisfy you?"
Pan Sheng sneered; what exquisite food could a third-rate security guard have eaten before, acting all knowledgeable?
"First of all, I want to drink Romanee Conti. This mass-produced stuff from Bai Cui Vineyard is fooling who?"
Jiang Feng said with dissatisfaction: "Secondly, the abalone is too small. At least give me a few 'first-class abalones.'
"For caviar, I want it from the Big White Sturgeon. This Flash Sturgeon variety has no flavor."
"For cubilose, I want Snow Bird's Nest, not this Golden Swiftlet one."
"The shark fin must be from Sea Tiger Fin, Butterfly Wings, or Heavenly Nine Wings. Is this green shark fin just to get by? Your father, President Pan, would never do such a thing."
"Lastly, is there even Crocodile Soup? Bring me some to rinse my mouth."
Incomparable silence!
Hearing Jiang Feng casually list several dishes in one breath, Pan Sheng was directly dumbfounded!
He originally just wanted to make things difficult for Jiang Feng, bullying him for being inexperienced.
But who would have thought that Jiang Feng was so knowledgeable?
Some of the things Jiang Feng mentioned, Pan Sheng had never even heard of or seen!
So, who exactly is the inexperienced bumpkin?