The Wife Is a Superstar 2

Chapter 374 - International Business Conference

The international business conference was a five-day long event. Executives and delegates of companies from all around the world already started arriving a few days before the conference. Many of them were from the top multi-national companies in the world.

Normal operations of any businesses within a certain radius from the venue were suspended. All nightclubs were temporarily closed and traffic rerouted to other roads. Security was also tightened with police officers patrolling around the area at all hours.

The media were also covering this event because it was the first time the country was hosting such a huge international business conference as this. Almost all of the top companies in the world confirmed that they would be sending representatives to the event.

First day of the business conference.

Lisa arrived at the venue with Grandpa . His loyal assistant Bam followed closely behind him. A handful of Manoban Corporation's other executives and their assistants also came with them.

They entered the hotel-like lobby of the conference centre. The marble floors and the brass details gave the place an elegant and luxurious ambience. It was a sophisticated combination of classic and contemporary interior design.

There was already quite a crowd of delegates milling around the lobby when they arrived inside. Everyone looked sharp and commanding in their best tailored business suits. There was still some time before the official opening ceremony, so many of them decided to greet each other first and network in a combination of social and business purposes.

Well-dressed ushers with warm and welcoming smiles guided the delegates in English to where they wanted to go. There were also several tables of light refreshments for those who were hungry or those who just wanted something to nibble on.

As soon as Lisa and Grandpa's group appeared, both local and foreign executives and delegates flocked to them. These delegates, especially those from multi-national companies, mostly knew each other.

Manoban Corporation was also at the level of a multi-national company, so Lisa was a well-known figure in the international business world as its current President-CEO.

They all greeted him, but who would dare ignore the presence of the old man beside him? Sir Jian was the Corporation's co-founder together with Lisa's grandfather. He was a highly respected and admired figure in the business world, regardless of the country.

Soon, Grandpa's booming laughter echoed throughout the entire lobby, attracting more of the other delegates to their group. It was as if a rock star just arrived with how everyone was acting.

If Lisa's grandfather were still alive today, he would most likely receive a similar treatment as Grandpa.

Everyone wanted to shake Grandpa's hand and chat with him. He was no doubt a superstar in the international business world. As the current head of the Corporation and the leading businessman in the country of his generation, Lisa also received respect from his fellow executives and delegates.

It was this scene that greeted Jihoon and his group when they arrived. Walking beside him was Kim Industries' COO. On his other side was his right-hand man,  Guang.

Following closely behind them were Donghwi, the Deputy CFO, and surprisingly Jay as well. Jay was currently working as a direct subordinate to the COO.

Jihoon wanted to take his two sons to the international business conference for them to gain experience and the opportunity to network with some of the top businesspeople in the world.

There were also other people from Kim Industries attending the conference with them. They all walked together in a group, looking confused at why the crowd was gathering in a single spot.

At first, they didn't know what was going on. Then they were informed that the delegates were greeting Sir Jian and Lisa from Manoban Corporation.

"Should we go and greet them as well, Father—I mean President?" Jay asked, quickly correcting his form of address to Jihoon.

Although Jihoon didn't have any rule for his children to call him "President" or "CEO" at work, Jay started calling him "President" after hearing Donghwi doing the same while working.

"Hmm... We should. They are our future in-laws after all," Donghwi murmured.

'I wasn't asking you,' Jay retorted inside.

Despite this, he still smiled at his older brother and nodded. He thought that Hwi was referring to Grandpa as their future in-law. Like most of the guests during Jihoon's birthday party, Jay also thought that Jiyong was Jennie' fiancé. He still didn't know that it was actually Lisa.

"We'll greet them later. There are too many people around them," Jihoon said.

The crowd around Manoban Corporation's group only multiplied as more delegates arrived at the venue. At the moment, it seemed that Grandpa was the biggest attraction.

Finally, a PA System announcement instructed everyone to please make their way inside where the opening ceremony would be held. The delegates immediately returned to their own groups. Ushers guided each group to their own respective seating areas.

The executives and delegates from the biggest multi-national companies in the world were given the best seats at the front. Of course, Manoban Corporation was among them. The company's presence in Asia was undeniable.

Lisa and Grandpa sat in the front row along with some of the other executives from the top companies in the world.

Jihoon, his sons and the others from Kim Industries sat near the middle

Later, the opening ceremony finally began. The MC appeared on the stage. Beside him was a beautiful women in an eye-catching red business suit. She looked sharp and powerful but still feminine at the same time.

The foreign delegates had no idea who this woman in a red suit was, but most of the local delegates, especially the younger ones, recognized her after looking a little more closely. They began murmuring among each other, wondering why she was on the stage. Was she also an MC? Why her?

The male MC and the beautiful woman stood at the centre of the stage. Each of them were holding a microphone.

"Good morning, ladies and gentlemen! Welcome to the opening ceremony of this year's International Business Conference! I'll be your master of ceremony for today," the MC greeted and introduced himself both in dialect and in English.

Similarly, Jennie also introduced herself both in dialect and then in English. "Hello, everyone! My name is Jennie Kim, and I'll be the official interpreter for this opening ceremony and in selected conferences for the entire duration of this event."

The local delegates' mind went blank after hearing what she said.