After 7 p.m., Link brought Chris Liu to an Italian-owned seafood restaurant in the Huangpu District on the Bund.
The restaurant was upscale, brilliantly decorated, and frequented by elegantly dressed people, including many blond-haired, blue-eyed foreigners.
Knowing that Wendi Deng had arranged the dinner here, Link quietly praised her attentiveness. She had learned about his dietary preferences prior to the banquet.
Once inside the restaurant, a violin orchestra played, filling the place with melodious music and creating a splendid atmosphere.
Guided by a waiter, he led Chris to the central seating area.
"Hey! Link!"
Ms. Wendi Deng and a few others had already arrived. She waved at Link, gave him a warm hug, and introduced the three guests beside her.
Sitting in the middle was the elderly director Wang Ying, who was in his sixties.