Outside the venue, at the entrance of the Manchester Central Convention Complex, lots of people gathered to witness the spectacle. Most of the upper echelon of Manchester's business community would be gathering here shortly. Those who were invited would arrive in due time and enter the venue. But many small businessmen who couldn't manage an invitation came anyway to catch a glimpse of the wealthier businesspeople in the area. Some even brought their children to broaden their horizons.
They waited patiently outside the venue, curious to see who qualified to attend such a high-level banquet. Some even brought binoculars to see more clearly. The security guards at the venue were used to this kind of commotion every year. They usually ignored the crowd unless someone tried to forcefully enter or sneak in without an invitation.
