Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 546: Chapter 546 I’m Afraid He’s Panicked (Part 4)_1

Across the courtyard, everyone stood up, gazing towards the entrance, their eyes flickering with anticipation.

The secretary of Tianqing City’s mayor, Zhou Yifa, had arrived—that was a big shot!

Those with inside information couldn’t help but share the news with the people around them.

This time, Zhou Yifa also brought a host of important figures with him—all wealthy merchants and tycoons from other cities!

”If Secretary Zhou personally accompanies them, could they be nobodies? It seems that the Li Family is really prospering this time!”

Someone remarked with emotion.

”Yeah, if Li Feitian and his Tianfu Wealth Management can secure the title of a provincial flagship enterprise, won’t they soar to great heights?”

Others clicked their tongues in agreement.

Within the entire scene, the only ones who remained calmly seated, not standing up, were the Bai Family Members!

Bai Xiaosheng was even more composed, casually pouring himself a cup of tea and peeling sunflower seeds.

The guests at his table and the Li Family Members looked at him with strange glances, yet no one said a word.

Bai Fei and Bai Ran initially stood up unconsciously, but seeing Bai Xiaosheng acting so composed, they sat down again.

At the next table, the members of the Bai Family remained seated as well.

Bai Minghang too sat still like an immovable rock, occupied with sipping his tea.

Father and son were strikingly alike in this respect.

The other Bai Family Members’ faces were filled with displeasure, sitting there as if they were making a statement.

After all, the arrangement by the Li Family this time was a bit too much.

In such a setting, the Bai Family elders and juniors were seated at neighboring tables, and all were in the most secluded corner of the room.

The table next to them was even left vacant, prepared for those still busying themselves, the servants with some status...

It was a clear sign of disdain!

With many people in the courtyard, it wasn’t too noticeable that some in the farthest corner had not stood up.

No sooner had the shouts outside ceased than a line of figures appeared at the entrance of the banquet hall.

At the head of the group, to the left, was a middle-aged man of respectable height, with short silver hair, yet his face bore a full-fledged vigor, walking with a pace that was both steady and brisk, a sure sign of a competent individual.

To the right was a man also of considerable height, with a broad, heavyset figure, moving with firm and powerful steps.

The eyes of the crowd converged on the man to the left, filled with reverence.

This was Tianqing City’s mayor’s secretary, Zhou Yifa!

Walking beside him was the foremost figure of Zhongjing City’s business community—a frequent feature in the press—Mou Yutian.

Behind them, aside from their entourage, Li Family servants, there were four or five individuals of distinguished demeanor, equally successful businessmen.

Zhou Ping followed closely behind as well.

As they entered the courtyard, a group of people surged out from the hall, led by Li Wenzun, accompanied by Li Feitian, followed by Yu Qingmei, and behind them were his three sons, three daughters-in-law, and other outstanding younger generation members of the Li Family like Li Feiyan.

The Li Family, including the Longevity Star Deity himself, all turned out to welcome the guests.

The scene was indeed grand.

Zhou Yifa and Mou Yutian chatted as they walked, and as they saw Li Wenzun leading his whole smiling family to greet them, Zhou quickened his pace to meet them, his face breaking into a smile.

”Ah, Elder, why have you taken the trouble to come out!” Zhou Yifa took the initiative to extend his hand.

”Secretary Zhou, it is I who have come out too late. To make distinguished guests walk all this way is truly shameful,” Li Wenzun laughed heartily as he shook hands with Zhou Yifa.

”Elder, you are too modest! Here, let me introduce a few friends to you,” Zhou Yifa said with a beaming smile, pointing to the person next to him, ”This gentleman here is the number one figure in Zhongjing’s business community, Mr. Mou Yutian!”

The number one figure in Zhongjing’s business community!

This was no ordinary title, nor one that just anyone could handle!

Mou Yutian responded to the introduction with a pleased smile, graciously accepting it.

The eyes of everyone in the courtyard converged on this moment, filled with shock.

Many had heard the name and even seen photos of Mou Yutian online.

”For Mr. Mou to visit is an honor for our Li Family!” Li Wenzun’s eyes were alight with sparkling radiance as he firmly shook hands with Mou Yutian.

”Mr. Mou, you flatter me too much,” laughed Mou Yutian.

”And these few as well...” Zhou Yifa introduced the others one by one.

Though not as prominent as Mou Yutian, they all were influential figures in the business world.

Li Wenzun greeted each one of them and said to everyone with a smile, ”We’re honored by your presence, please come in, come in!”

Zhou Yifa and his distinguished guests were ushered into the main house.

As Yu Qingmei walked back, she glanced purposefully at the Bai Family Members’ area and couldn’t help but snicker subtly to herself.

She had previewed the arrangements and was of course aware of them!

Watching the guests enter the room, the entire courtyard’s guests began to take their seats amidst excited and hushed discussions.

”Let the banquet begin!”

A servant of the Li Family stood at the entrance of the courtyard and shouted loudly.

The voice was exceptionally crisp and clear.

More than a dozen servants, carrying trays, filed in; a few were exclusively serving the two tables inside the house, while the rest attended to the guests seated in the courtyard.

Lobsters, shark fin, sea cucumber, squab, truffles—it was the height of luxury.

Not long after the banquet started, Li Wenzun’s three sons, as well as Li Feitian, came out of the hall. Each was followed by a servant carrying drinks, and according to custom, they began to toast the guests.

After Li Feitian emerged, a smile curled at the corner of his mouth as he made a beeline for the Bai Family’s spot.

”Dear uncles and aunts, thank you for traveling far to celebrate my grandfather’s birthday. Let me toast to you all,” Li Feitian first approached Bai Minghang’s table and announced loudly.

Many people looked over and even whispered amongst themselves.

The faces of the Bai Family Members all looked somewhat displeased.

At such an important event, to be treated so casually by sending a junior to them—how dismissive!

At the very least, it should have been someone of the same generation to come toast!

A junior is a junior, no matter their achievements; the hierarchy is simply not the same!

Bai Minghang did not say a word and drained his glass.

Making a scene there would only make the Bai Family seem unrefined, especially since it was the old man’s birthday celebration.

Nevertheless, Bai Minghang’s expression was quite unpleasant.

This wasn’t an offense to one or two individuals; it was disdain towards the entire Bai Family!

”Enjoy your food and drinks, honored guests!”

Li Feitian laughed loudly, emphasizing the words ’honored guests,’ laden with mockery.

Then, he disregarded the Bai Family Members’ sour expressions and strode straight to the table where Bai Xiaosheng was sitting.

”Cousin Sheng, I’ve come to toast you!” Li Feitian said cheerfully.

Bai Xiaosheng, without any change in demeanor, raised his glass and took a symbolic sip, extremely perfunctory.

Except for Bai Fei and Bai Ran, the others at the table wore smiles and downed their drinks. To them, having Li Feitian toast them was a great honor.

After toasting, Li Feitian wasn’t in a hurry to leave and continued to look at Bai Xiaosheng with a grin.

From this angle, he felt a certain thrill of looking down from above.

Especially today, with important figures from Zhongjing paying a visit!

”I wonder if Cousin Sheng has ever met Mr. Mou?” he asked.

”I haven’t,” replied Bai Xiaosheng indifferently.

”Really? That’s a pity. Haha, Cousin Sheng, you are the deputy general manager of Zhongjing Media but haven’t had the chance to meet Mr. Mou in Zhongjing? No matter, soon one person from each table will have a chance to go inside and offer a toast. Cousin Sheng, you can have a chat with Mr. Mou then!” Li Feitian said with a big laugh and, proud of himself, strode off.

Bai Xiaosheng glanced at him coldly.

”Let me offer a toast to Mou Yutian? I have no issue with that, but I’m afraid it’s he who would be nervous!”