Chapter 48 - Xiong Family

Xiong Family Nth Generation (3 sons)

1. Old Xiong (Xiong Wacai) 66 yrs/ First descendant /Asia own 80% shares of Xiong Empire

Sons and daughters :

1 son - died at 15

1 daughter- Xiong Huwei died at 32 (XZ's mother)

grandchildren: Xiong Zhi

2. Xiong Min / 64 yrs/ North America 15%

Sons:

1st son- Xiong Bilan/ Canda 5%

[sons] a. Xiong Emm/ 20. b. Xiong Fann/21

2nd son- Xiong Cai / Europe 2%

[daughters] a. Xiong Gaiyu/19. b. Xiong Hio/18

3rd son- Xiong De/ United States 8%

[daughter] Xiong Wuyue/ 17

3. Xiong Guwen/ South America 5% (dead)

Sons and daughters:

1st son and 2nd son -dead

3rd son- Xiong Li / Brazil 4%

[son] Xiong Pei /23. [daughter] Xiong Qin /20

4th son- Xiong Nuen Zai/ Europe/ painter and artist/ 0%. [ son] Xiong Ryu /8yrs.

1 daughter/ youngest- Xiong Mai / Europe/Brazil/ 1% [no child]

Wu Yuao (dead) - XZ's father. A lower reputation than the Xiong but also a wealth family. Family of businessmen and other professions. Her father was married to Xiong Family that's why her last name was still Xiong.

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The sounds of the zither swallowed the little chatters, soft giggles, and pleasantries in the big pavilion.

Instead of chandeliers, red big lanterns were hanging in the golden ceiling. Every corner of the big pavilion was filled with expensive incense. Filling the surrounding a pleasant and fragrant smell. The big and wide pavilion was surrounded by different kinds of flowers and bamboo leaves. It was said that the old Xiong like bamboo leaves.

The luxurious pavilion was connected to the path to a garden. A small lake with five feet deep and a bridge across it. Under the moonlight, the lake reflected the stars and the moon on it. Adding a majestic aura of the place. This place was very expensive that only people like the Xiong family could rent it. Minutes that spend here was equaled to millions.

However, it was worth it. This was one of the reasons why many people wanted to be invited to the Xiong Empire's banquet. Aside from having connections, their reason also was to step inside in this expensive pavilion, a once in a lifetime experience.

The guest did not exceed in a hundred. But with the musicians, waiters, staff, and dancers, the number of people in the pavilion would be an amount of more than three hundred.

The people were wearing expensive ancient clothes according to the theme.

The sounds of chattering became livelier as time passed. Then there was a commotion at the entrance.

In the pathway, Xiong Bilan, the first master of Xiong Ci (second) mansion and his two sons were walking towards the pavilion. The moment they step foot in the pavilion, the guests flock to them and sang praises. Xiong Bilan was satisfied with the attention the rich people gave him. Even though he only managed the business in Canada, he still holds a big amount of power since he was managing the 5% of Xiong Empire. His two sons were the same. They had been leaving in Canada and they did not have that kind of popularity than here in China. They even saw a lot of big shots here who wanted to talk to them. This was the power of being a Xiong. No matter what branches they were, from Xiong Ci Mansion or from Xiong Bing Deng (third) Mansion they were revered.

(A/N: to make it clear, the nth generation has three sons. Old Xiong, Xiong Wacai was given the title of the first descendant. It means that he was the heir, and his future sons will be the heir also, hence he was given the Xiong Mansion (main), the second son was Xiong Bilan who was given Xiong Ci (second) mansion. The third son was Xiong Gwen who was given the Xiong Bing Deng mansion (third) .)

Then moments later, the second master of Xiong Ci Mansion, Xiong Cai with his two daughters appeared. Xiong Cai was stationed in Europe, managing 2% percent of the empire. He was doing good in Europe and the business there was still expanding. Hence, when they came the attention was torn into half. The most businessmen from Europe came to greet Xiong Cai. This made Xiong Bilan a little sour.

After a minute, a guest whisper-yelled.

"Someone from the third mansion came!"

True to his words, Xiong Li, the first master of Xiong Bing Deng mansion, with his son and daughter appeared. Xiong Li was assigned from South America. He only managed 4% of the empire, but his progress of expanding, promoting and collaboration with other big companies within South America made him famous. Over the past year since he was handed the business there, the income growth increased and still increasing. Among the masters appeared, he showed the greatest potential. So a lot of people, especially those who were expanding their business in South America surrounded. Then a few moments later someone shouted.

"Xiong Mai came!" People including the Xiong looked at the entrance and found a beautiful and splendid woman. She really looked like a goddess in her Quipao and a lot of men surrounded her. Xiong Mai's relation to Xiong was a little distant. She appeared rarely in any Xiong's event. So her appearance here was a  pleasant surprise. Nevertheless, people wanted to meet this mysterious beauty. She only managed 1% of the empire in North America. But her business there was doing good. She doesn't have a husband yet that's why men flock to her.

While the people were chattering and sucking up with every member of Xiong. From the entrance, a man appeared wearing a green robe and straw hat. Some people noticed him and recognized him but did not give him any welcome.

Xiong Neuen Zai did not pay them any heed. He was the fourth master of Xiong Bing Deng mansion. He had the least reputation since he did not manage any business from the Xiong Empire. It was rumored that he was supposed to handle some business in Austria but he declined. He insisted on becoming a painter and an artist in Europe. He never appeared in any Xiong's occasions. So those people who noticed were very surprised. But they did not voice out their opinions.

After a while, a commotion louder than earlier happened near the pathway. The third master of Xiong Ci mansion, Xiong De appeared with his daughter. Xiong De had the biggest percent among any member of Xiong here. He managed 8% of the empire. He was doing great in the US and his connections were deep and wide. Instantly, those people who were surrounding Xiong Bilan, Xiong Cai, Xiong Li, and Xiong Mai were drawn to Xiong De. They did not think twice to curry his favor. When they saw his beautiful daughter beside him who was like a little lady seductress, they praised her immediately some even bravely compared her to all the daughters.

"Third master Xiong De, you did not tell us you're hiding beauty in your home. Your daughter is a goddess!"

"Master Xiong De, your daughter is the most beautiful lady I saw today. Whoever will be your future son-in-law is so lucky!"

"Mr. Xiong De, I heard your daughter titled as the youngest international model in history. She even secured a very big deal from France. Is that true? She is indeed a talented and beautiful lady! What a lucky father you are!"

"Big brothers, you all flattered Wuyue'er here. Wuyue'er did not deserve your praises. My small deed here did not compare to Big brother's accomplishments. You are all an idol of Wuyue'er. Wuyue'er is so happy meeting the mighty and famous Big brothers." Xiong Wuyue sweet voice won all the man's heart.

"Oh. Ms. Wuyue is very polite. We are the same age as your father, we are not a big brother anymore." The men laughed but even though they said that they were very pleased inside.

Xiong Wuyue's pretty eyes went wide. She gave out a surprised gasp.

"Wuyue'er is sorry. You all did not look like my father's age at all. " Then the men laughed again.

Xiong Bilan fisted his fist. Ever since that man and daughter duo appeared their presence here in the pavilion diminished. They clearly steal the spotlight. Xiong Cai was thinking the same thing. But he could not do anything. He knows that his younger brother was a schemer bastard. He was likely the man who had great support in the Xiong family.

Since old Xiong's only son died and he had no grandson, the other branch was eyeing the heir position.

After some more minutes, the loud chattering suddenly became quiet. From a distance. A group was nearing the entrance. An old man wearing a white robe and a black hat was in front. Despite his age, he displayed ultimate power and authority. Making all the powerful man in the room to acknowledge and revere the old man. On his side was a handsome man wearing a black robe. No doubt, the old man was the Old Xiong and the man beside him was Mr. Zhou!

The guest walked to their direction instantly to personally greet the old man when they momentarily stopped in their tracks. Behind the old man was a girl wearing light blue hanfu with white flowers embroidered with it. Her long black hair was half pin upheld by a silver pin with diamonds at the tip in the shape of a flower. What left flows freely behind her. Her make up was very light. Light blush, a light stroke of eyebrow and pink lips. However because of this very makeup,  her exquisite and define features were clearly exposed to everyone. Her eyes did not wander anywhere making the men want those lovely eyes to spare them a glance. And when that eyes of her glance at them swiftly, every man and woman in that direction felt their heart skipped a beat. Her eyes.. were surprisingly cold yet clear. It was like their soul was exposed to those very eyes. 

The girl stepped was slow as she was following her grandfather. Everyone in the room could not help but watched as she gracefully and without flaw took a step. She was like a goddess who came out of the painting. Compared to the ladies in this room with thick make up on them, this girl's natural exquisite beauty topple them all. It was like among jewels and diamonds, she was a rare one. Who outshines them all.

Everyone forgets the little seductress who appeared earlier. Everyone's attention was on the old man and the girl. They speculated that this girl was no other than the only first descendant in the Xiong family, Xiong Zhi!

Xiong Zhi did not make any appearance before. Seeing her, the guest made up their mind to build a good connection to her.

Xiong Wuyue was standing and like everyone else she was looking at the new group who arrived. But her eyes glued to the dashing man standing beside Xiong Zhi. Linfeng was wearing an all-black outfit. His black robe was wide and swinging in his every step. In this black outfit his creamy skin, red lips, and black unruly hair stand out. His collar was slightly open revealing his defined collar bone and his upper hard chest. He was exuding an aura of mightiness and s.e.xiness. Standing beside Xiong Zhi, they complemented each other. One with an aura of nobility and gracefulness and the other was like a mighty general who was ready to protect the goddess beside her.

Xiong Wuyue examined the man. Her eyes were shining and her heart beats loudly.

'It been a long time since I last saw him....he is becoming more handsome as time passed.'

Linfeng glanced at Xiong Zhi said something to her and then he kneeled down.

Xiong Wuyue saw Linfeng lift up the hanfu, took of Xiong Zhi's shoe and personally massaged her feet. Xiong Zhi put a hand in Linfeng shoulder and she looked like she was stopping him. After a minute, Linfeng put her shoe on, stand up and smiled gently at Xiong Zhi. He leaned to whisper something that made Xiong Zhi smiled.

Gasped erupted from the onlookers. Not only Wuyue watched their small interaction but the majority of the people there. Seeing the young miss of Xiong smile was a shock to them. The girl was very very beautiful and stunning when she smiles. She took all the hearts of men there.

However, Xiong Wuyue was fisting her small fist. Her jealousy was eating her. The man she loved since young was smiling gently to another girl! It should be her! Linfeng was only gentle with Xiong Zhi because she was the young miss. But that girl did not deserve it all! She was better! The young miss of Xiong must be her! She was more talented! More beautiful! She must be the one standing beside Linfeng!

Xiong Wuyue glared daggers at Xiong Zhi.

'One day...I will get everything from you. I'll be the young miss of Xiong! The mansion, the inheritance, your title, and even Linfeng...they all will be mine someday!!'

Xiong Zhi was surrounded by the guest when she felt a glare behind her back. She turned her head in that direction and her cold eyes met an angry one.