CHAPTER 533: CHAPTER 452: CELEBRATING WITH WEDDING WINE?

Chu Xiangdong and his three companions exchanged a few polite words with Bai Gang, then went straight to their seats, sitting directly at the head table, and no one present dared to object.

What puzzled Bai Gang and Fang Meilian was that the elite guests inside were not overly surprised by the arrival of the four, as if they had known it all along.

"Today, our Bai Family has truly gained face!"

Although puzzled, Bai Gang was overjoyed, feeling as if he was walking on air.

"Xiao Chen, what’s the situation?"

Jian Xu’s face was as calm as water as he looked at Jian Chen.

"I don’t know either!"

Jian Chen was completely at a loss. Today, Chu Xiangdong’s attitude towards him was overly indifferent, not even giving him a nod.

"Forget it, it doesn’t matter. With so many important figures coming, this engagement party has made its mark. Later, during the engagement ceremony, you must perform well. This is a great opportunity for you to showcase yourself in front of many elites of Jiangbei City, which will be beneficial for future plans!"

Jian Xu, with his deep scheming mind, quickly quenched his anger and instructed Jian Chen.

"Alright, I got it, Dad!"

Jian Chen nodded in agreement, feeling a surge of excitement at the sight of so many notable figures from Jiangbei City, leaders from various fields.

Later, even more people who were usually impossible for them to invite arrived, mostly prominent leaders and heroes from the Southern Base, Northern Base, Eastern Base, and other regions. Although their reputations were not as great as Chu Xiangdong and Zhang Xu, they were just a notch below.

Today, the Royal Hotel was a gathering of the elite.

As the time for the engagement party approached, an Audi 6 stopped outside the Royal Hotel.

An elderly man stepped out, appearing to be in his seventies, but with a strong, upright posture, showing no signs of aging.

Accompanying him was an extraordinarily beautiful young woman in her twenties, with fair skin and white teeth, bright eyes, and slender wrists. Her figure was graceful and slender, perfectly curvaceous.

The young woman supported the elderly man as they walked into the hotel, saying a few words to the greeter.

The greeter was almost scared to the ground, his eyes filled with shock, nearly occupying his entire eyeball.

After a long pause, he stammered out loud to the inside.

"Guo... Guo Qing, Elder Guo, accompanied by his granddaughter Guo Ziqi, here to congratulate!"

The sound reached inside, and the Bai Gang couple and the Jian Xu couple, who were about to turn around, were thunderstruck, and the guests inside also froze, including Chu Xiangdong and his group, who showed slight surprise.

Who is Guo Qing? There were a few guests who were not well-informed or not broadly connected and didn’t know, but the vast majority here knew the weight that the name Guo Qing carried in Jiangbei City.

The Guo Family in Jiangbei City was among the top prestigious families, holding an esteemed position in Jiangbei City, unmatched by any other family. Their influence spanned almost the entire Jiangbei City, and it was rumored that the Guo Family had a strong backing in Yanjing as well.

And Guo Qing was the highest authority of the Guo Family. In his youth, he commanded the army, sweeping across Northern Desert, wiping out countless Demon Beasts, achieving great military success, and was appointed as a general.

Although he has since retired, he still wields significant influence in the military circle. Except for his third son, Guo Xiong, who did nothing, his eldest son has been sharpening his skills in the military for over a decade and has already become a Major General at the age of thirty-five, with a promising future. His second son is currently the Deputy Secretary of the Jiangbei Municipal Committee and has hopes of advancing further in the next decade, with far-reaching influence.

Moreover, the Guo Group, operated by the Guo Family, is subtly becoming the top group in Jiangbei, amassing countless wealth and wielding immense power in the business, political, and military fields, making it a dominant force in Jiangbei City.

That Guo Qing, as the highest leader of the Guo Family, would appear here was even more shocking than the arrival of Chu Xiangdong and Zhang Xu’s group.

"Elder Guo, this young one, Bai Gang, pays his respects!"

Guo Ziqi supported Guo Qing inside, and Bai Gang, looking like he had met his idol, repeatedly bowed and bent low, showing extreme respect.

"Bai Gang, my second son mentioned you, saying you’re upright and prudent in governance, with your own insights, very good!"

Guo Qing nodded to Bai Gang with a smile, offering a gentle comment.

Bai Gang looked terrified; he knew exactly who Guo Qing’s second son was. It was Guo Lin, the Deputy Secretary of Jiangbei City, whom he had only met a few times.

"That’s excessive praise from Mr. Guo!"

Bai Gang modestly shook his head, inviting Guo Qing into the hall.

Once Guo Qing arrived, all the Jiangbei City elites stood up to greet him, even Chu Xiangdong and Zhang Xu’s group dared not overstep and slightly bowed to show respect.

Jian Xu and Liu Min’s expressions changed rapidly, as Guo Qing didn’t say a word to them from beginning to end, but the peerlessly beautiful Guo Ziqi glanced at Jian Chen. Her gaze seemed mocking, with a hint of pity, leaving Jian Chen bewildered.

Guo Qing naturally took the head seat, with Chu Xiangdong’s group falling slightly behind him, and Guo Ziqi attending by his side. Many eyes were fixated on her, full of fervor.

Guo Ziqi is renowned in the business world as a Heavenly Pride, and her beauty and figure have countless admirers, yet no one has succeeded in being close to her.

"Wan’er really did the right thing with this engagement party!"

Bai Gang looked at his wife, Fang Meilian, unable to contain his smile. The events he experienced today were more thrilling than anything in his past decades. At that moment, the hall was almost filled with the cream of Jiangbei’s elite, dazzlingly splendid.

Fang Meilian looked bewildered, still not understanding why so many prominent figures had arrived. If so many people were truly giving them face, why would her advertising company be on the brink of collapse?

"Aunt Fang, Uncle Bai!"

As the two were still pondering, a young and magnetic male voice came from the doorway.

Fang Meilian looked back to see Ye Qingfeng casually dressed, wearing canvas shoes, standing at the entrance of the hall.

"Aunt Fang, how come Bai Wan’er’s engagement didn’t inform me to come celebrate?"

He smiled softly, with a warm expression.

Beside him, Jian Chen’s face suddenly turned grim!

Since Jian Chen liked Bai Wan’er, he had, of course, looked into the people around her meticulously.

This Ye Qingfeng was treated as a love rival by him.

"Xiao Feng?"

With Ye Qingfeng’s appearance, Fang Meilian’s eyes changed slightly.

She had never planned to inform Ye Qingfeng.

Bai Wan’er liked Ye Qingfeng, which she had seen long ago, and Bai Wan’er hadn’t denied it either.

Although she didn’t know what kind of feelings Ye Qingfeng had for Bai Wan’er, it ultimately was Bai Waner’s engagement party today. She feared Ye Qingfeng’s appearance might stir up trouble.

Especially since Jian Chen had power, influence, and connections. If he and Ye Qingfeng had any conflict, Ye Qingfeng would certainly suffer, which was what she was worried about, so she never informed Ye Qingfeng.