C189

Chapter 189 - Receiving gifts is manual labor

Xiao Yi was initially afraid that Tu Shanhu would still be in Riverside City's prison, but whenhe called him, she found that he had already been released and had returned back to Jianghai City. It was probably because the Secretary Niu had seen Xiao Yi's face, and because Tu Shanhu and Xiao Yi had ran over alone, he did not cause any trouble, so he left the station so early.

Tu Shanhu had agreed to Xiao Yi's invitation without hesitation.

Su Meiran, on the other hand, started to smile like a silkworm on the phone, inviting those business leaders.

Everything was waiting for the arrival of eight in the evening.

As the night approached, the entire Jianghai City felt no coldness even though it was in the beginning of winter.

The whole city was lit up by neon lights, like the twinkling of thousands of stars. On the streets, many luxurious cars were speeding along, and the sound of the wind was coming from the wheels.

Not long after, it was the peak time for seven o'clock work time. On the street in the center of Jianghai City, the luxury cars were like a long line, blocking the street completely. At a glance, it looked like the army of ants was slowly squirming.

However, there were people on the street who couldn't help but start to whistle. It was forbidden to whistle in the center of the city, and for some reason, the car owners did not seem to be able to wait even a minute for tonight to turn around. Occasionally, there would be high-pitched sirens ringing one after another.

The shopkeepers on both sides of the street, as well as the passersby. Even the residents of the district had their windows opened tonight. Numerous pairs of eyes turned towards the long queue on the street.

At this moment, everyone in the river knew that this night was no ordinary night.

It was possible that something had happened.

There were even people who were doing well. They began to follow the long convoy to see where the cars would go tonight.

The Night River Sea Hotel was grand and imposing, located in the center of the city. All the lights in the hotel were turned on. In the hazy night, it seemed exceptionally bright.

One by one, the luxury cars started to park in groups in front of the Night River Sea Hotel. The security guards in the parking lot were all in high spirits as they directed the cars to the most suitable spot.

Mercedes-Benz BMW was as worthless as cabbages on the market. Lexus and Cadillac were as common as turnips in a field. There was even a Lincoln that was lengthened and took up a large parking spot in a domineering manner.

… ….

As it was getting closer and closer to eight in the evening, the parking lot in front of the Night River Sea was no longer able to stop any cars. The carriages that were still squirming around like long dragons, had no choice but to pull apart and stop at the main road in front of the Night River Sea Hotel.

For a moment, on this night. That hotel became the center of attention and the most prosperous location in the city. The people walking in and out of the door were all the brightest and brightest nobles in the world.

In the hotel, a cacophony of voices could be heard. From the ground floor to the top floor, it was a hubbub of voices. It was so lively that it felt like three thousand years had passed.

How many people were looking at each other across the hazy night. There were even groups of people wandering around the hotel, whispering amongst themselves.

"It seems that there will be some big shots holding a banquet in this hotel tonight." A young fatty spoke in a low voice.

"That's right. This Night River Sea Hotel is known as the Jianghai Palace. If we were to live in it, it would not be something that we, as an ordinary person, can bear. " Another middle-aged man who was slightly older spoke in a low voice at this moment.

"By the way, did you notice?" The young fatty continued to speak softly, "Tonight, a lot of people from the Night River Sea have come. The whole city, I guess. "What sort of person would have such great face and invite all of the famous people of the river realm?"

"That's true..." The slightly younger man frowned and mumbled, "I've not seen this kind of situation in years." Logically speaking, there has never been a person with such great face. "

Just as everyone was whispering to each other, inside the Night River Sea Hotel. The opening ceremony of the Pen Hall had already begun.

This time, it was held in the third floor's great hall just like the one time when Zhong Xiaoyu held her adult birthday banquet. Those who were able to sit in the lobby of the third floor were all great figures in the river.

Some of the lesser characters in the different realms of the river and seas would naturally be sitting in other floors of this hotel. This world had always been like this. Wang Ba and Wang Ba played together, while the Golden Tortoise and the Golden Tortoise sat together to play. It was obvious that these people in the lobby of the third floor could be considered the Golden Tortoise of the eighth floor.

Old Secretary Zhang Weimin, Secretary Niu, and a group of important members of the River and Sea Politics. There was also the group of tycoons led by Su Meiran. All of their faces were shiny, and they were extremely interested in this banquet. And there was even that Tu Shanhu, along with a few of her core subordinates, who were sitting in a corner with traces of fear on their faces.

This time, it was the rivers and seas for decades. It was the first time that all of the top figures of the various walks of life had gathered together.

However, the most surprising thing was that they were the peak characters of their respective worlds. They had spent the night in peace and harmony. Other than Tu Shanhu who looked a little unnatural, the rest of them all had smiles on their faces with good intentions.

When Xiao Yi saw that the time was about right, he immediately picked up the phone and coughed twice. Let the scene become silent, then started to recite: "Welcome, all of you, to tonight, that will give me, Xiao Yi, face. The matter is simple, I opened a shop in the city center of the Pen Hall, prepared to sell my calligraphy. So, don't ask me to write couplets for you free in the future. "From today onwards, I will officially announce that my word fee has been paid."

Xiao Yi had originally started with the scene at Zhong Xiaoyu's birthday banquet just like how it was done, but now that he said those words, it was completely different. This made all the top figures from different worlds shake their heads and smile uncontrollably.

"Alright, everyone had a good time tonight, eating happily. "By the way, I've been short on money these days for gifts." Xiao Yi glanced at everyone present and could not help but extort them, "If you did not prepare the gift, then come to my shop to do some business. Every single word, is completely honest, and the starting price is three million. It's definitely worth it. "

When Xiao Yi said this, it made all the people present suck in a breath of cold air. This Xiao Yi didn't seem to be doing business at all, he looked like he was extorting people. Three million wasn't a small sum for anyone. Moreover, three million was just a single word for Xiao Yi.

"Mr. Lee, does your Pen Hall have a God's invitation?" Suddenly, among the people who were doing it. A business owner looked at Xiao Yi and asked.

"That piece of God's work has become an unheard-of thing." Xiao Yi muttered to himself for a bit, then said: "However, there are a few words in my shop, but they are even more charming and graceful than the God's invitation. "If you're interested, you can take a look at the store after the meal."

The business owner's eyes lit up, he nodded heavily and said, "After the meal, I will definitely go to the shop to have a look. Take a look at Mr. Lee's work, is she still as breathtaking as before? "

"Don't worry, I will definitely not let you down."

Xiao Yi laughed. His face was filled with confidence. With regards to the few words in the shop, Xiao Yi had expended a lot of effort and ink splashing technique. Compared to the hastily written letter of God, it was much better in terms of the divine charm.

After that, when they saw Xiao Yi, who was in the hall, they reminded him to deliver the gift. All of them couldn't help but bow and start to deliver their gifts. Of course, Xiao Yi was beaming with joy. Whatever was sent over, no matter how big or small, was accepted with a smile. After all, this kind of cost-free item was worth nothing.

Some of them had jewels, some had jade stones, some had jade artifacts, some had calligraphy and paintings, and some had even gold and silver …

However, the gifts that everyone took out were all expensive. Any one of them could last an ordinary person for a lifetime.

Xiao Yi smiled as he opened the presents one by one. Afterwards, he handed them over to Li Qi and Hai Tao who were beside him. There was an endless stream of people who came to deliver their gifts, causing Xiao Yi's smiling face to turn stiff.

As a result, Xiao Yi finally exclaimed: This gifts collection is also a physical labor.

"Mr. Lee, this is a porcelain ware of my family. It was passed down from my ancestors, I specially brought this porcelain to the Mr. Lee today. " A lanky middle-aged man stood up and said to Xiao Yi in a clear voice.

"Thank you, thank you." Xiao Yi was not too interested in these porcelain or anything of the sort, so he mechanically answered.

"In the future, I am indebted to the Mr. Lee for taking good care of me. I am Wang Dazhi, an antique dealer in the west of the city. " At this moment, this antique dealer, Wang Dazhi, had a flattering smile on his face, looking like a thief.

This kind of replay of gifts was repeated nonstop in the hall. Everyone took out their most valuable gift and gave it to Xiao Yi. Of course, those upper class celebrities who had come to attend the banquet were well aware of the structure of the river. If he wanted to survive in the rivers and seas for a long time, he had to establish a good relationship with this young man. Therefore, it was extremely important to give him a present.

One only needed to look at all sorts of people sitting in this big hall. Everyone knew that this young man with a bright smile on his face was definitely not simple. He was definitely one of the top elites of the young generation in Jiang Hai.

That night, in the Jianghai Hotel. Xiao Yi's prestige and reputation had finally reached the highest point. This opening ceremony also revealed that the number one person of the young generation in Jianghai was none other than Xiao Yi.

No matter whether it was the former Song Shaolun or Zou Yang, no one could be like him. The opening ceremony, a thousand people giving gifts, and tens of thousands cheering.