Chapter 123 - The Banquet Started

Xie Lingyun gave flying kissing and giggled like a new bride: "Ru Ru."

His little assistant's face darkened, he slammed the snack plate at his boss's face with a burning rage consuming his body and walked away with a snap: "It's Ru Keung, You old geezer."

How could he forget that this guy charging full-speed towards becoming a complete fool and pervert?!

Soon Xie Lingyun's workers from the underground Blackmarket appeared inside the room, a black cloak concealed their identities from the world. With their faces was well hidden under the cloak, only voice could be heard. Toneless and rough, it sounded as if there were nothing more than a robot, designed to obey orders. "Master, you called us."

Xie Lingyun, who was lying on the floor sat up with an upright position. As if a wall had come down, the goofy side that he had with Ru Keung vanished, and the cold owner of the Blackmarket took his place. "I want that dealer here, now. Alive."

The workers bowed to Xie Lingyun before they departed, leaving him alone in the room once again. Turning to look at the tapestry displayed on the wall in front of him, the corners of his mouth twitched. "How did she know that I am the one with that who has that painting piece?"

That's right, the thing Yue Wan asked was hidden behind the wall, right in front of him above, Xie Lingyun.

Xie Lingyun gave a sarcastic laugh and swung on his chair around. He couldn't wait to see what surprise that Little Miss's had for him next surprise.

She was not what he thought she would be as he judged, she was so unpredictable.

"She is just like that Old man, Yue Zhao." Xie Lingyun laughed.

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Time flew by. In the blink of an eye, it was Grandfather Xiao's Birthday party.

The banquet for Xiao's 60th birthday was about to start and the servants were busy with the preparations.

Xiao's Hotel, T called Pearl-Mermaid palace which was majestic and imposing. It was built on the bank of a river of clear water that ran along a bed of polished stones, which were white and enormous, almost like prehistoric eggs.

More distinguished families and government higher-ups were arriving for the party coming to the occasion, so a parade of MiltaryMilitary guards checked each and every person carefully and let them enter after getting the invitation card.

A constant rush of The World's most expensive cars were entering the palace's iron gate.

There was not a single person who had come from ordinary people, everyone had an important position of some kind or other. Even some foreign ambassadors that were getting out of the cars with huge gifts and flowers in their hands.

The servants of the Xiao estate escorted them, guests, inside the hotel. The party would be held in a huge hall and it was extraordinarily grand for today's occasion.

Not only that Furthermore many aristocrat's families were attending the function, thus the princess of the Xiao family, Xiao Ran, had put in tremendous effort to make the grand ceremony lavish, and had even invited all of the influential families of City A.

Xiao Ran had quite an influence in the entertainment circle these days, due to their recent development projects on the WAX entertainment industry. Also, she made a statement in her invitation that she was planning to make an announcement about the latest project.

When the media heard that the legendary CEO of the Xiao Corporation would be taking the step into the entertainment circle, all of the media could not wait to witness it.

Besides, there was such controversial gossip making its rounds in the industry about it for a week. How could they not be excited?

The media was trying to gather information out of the families getting out of exiting the cars one after another.

They were requesting them to pose for their cameras as if it was a red carpet of an awards show.

Lights were flashing one after another, and there were numerous media outlets there to get gossip. Since the media was not allowed to enter the hotel itself, they could only stay outside the reception hall, waiting for the opportunity to gather information.

----Inside-----

In this banquet, everyone was racking their brains to develop or improve their social circumstances by networking with the other guests to climb up. Even the lowest influenced of influential families would also not let an opportunity like this pass them by. An event like this could make them dream of flying up to a higher position overnight.

Men were gathered and talk about the market, projects, and ideas of their companies as they tried to build more connections that could help them in the future. the well-being of others, they tried to get acquaintance with each other.

Most of the female guests were chatting about the latest fashion, makeup and brands as well as who would who and all appear at this evening's party.in today's evening party. Some young girls were squealing about whether the ultimate bachelor man, Mr. Yue Xiang would appear or not.

All in all, the current atmosphere was extremely lively.

---Outside the gates---

A commotion appeared within the media as they saw the Li family entering the banquet. Li Zhi was escorted by his two children Li Rong and Li Biyu, while Elder Li was not able to attend today's occasion due to health problems.

Li Zhi and Li Rong were first to come out of the car, the duo wore the same style Black suits in the same color and elegant design.

Behind them appeared Li Biyu, who was wearing a white halter maxi dress, made from medium-weight stretch knit fabric, sleeveless bodice with seaming. The fitted waist hugged her curves above a mermaid maxi skirt with flaring godets. The back was open with a hidden clasp starting from her lower back down.

Recently the hot rumor about the Li family was their link with the Yue family, so the reporters surrounded them, trying to gather more gossip.