Chapter 55: Chapter 55 How Dare He!

    Everyone craned their necks in expectation.

    The panoramic elevator doors opened, and Jin Kai, the project manager of Tianyuan Group, walked out in front, followed by two other senior executives from Tianyuan.

    That’s it?

    Where is the president of Tianyuan?

    “Mr. Jin.”

    With no shame, Huo Beiting eagerly stepped forward, warmly shaking Jin Kai’s hand.

    ...

    He had long since let go of his resentment over Jin Kai getting him drunk; there were no eternal enemies in the business arena. He only hoped that Tianyuan’s control of 20% of the shares could inject fresh blood into the Huo Family.

    “Mr. Huo, the young master.” Jin Kai smiled broadly, but no one underestimated him.

    He was a smiling tiger with formidable tactics.

    “Mr. Jin, where is your CEO?” Huo Beiting asked on behalf of everyone present, “I’ve sent the invitation, and his assistant replied he would attend. Yet we haven’t seen him so far?”

    Jin Kai spoke with a smile, “I’m not privileged to inquire about the president’s schedule.”

    “So he’s not coming?”

    Wang Fengxian asked anxiously.

    “I don’t know. Mr. Huo, don’t let the president delay your birthday celebration. Please proceed with your original schedule,” the ambiguous response from Jin Kai came.

    Huo Beiting was filled with disappointment and regret upon hearing this.

    But he still heartily welcomed Jin Kai in; after all, with Tianyuan’s founder absent, Jin Kai represented Tianyuan Group.

    They should at least keep up appearances.

    Once Jin Kai entered the banquet hall, many people immediately surrounded him, inquiring about Tianyuan Group’s next steps in Haicheng.

    Who wouldn’t want to cooperate with Tianyuan?

    In the last five years, there wasn’t a single project invested by Tianyuan that hadn’t been a hit, raking in huge profits. They were unbeatable in the business realm.

    But to confront the four major families of Haicheng head-on, it was still uncertain who would emerge victorious. After all, the power of wealth and family was built over decades, even centuries, and they had connections at higher levels.

    Most of the time, “influence” is more important than money.

    But what about in five years?

    Or ten years?

    No one wanted to offend a future colossus.

    Especially the Huo Family.

    Huo Beiting had no business talent, and the decline of the Huo Family was foreseeable.

    He wore a well-tailored black suit and sat in a wheelchair. With a handsome face, cold white complexion, noble and aloof demeanor, the stares of everyone landed on him with extreme indifference. The woman beside him was petite, dressed in a light-colored long dress, exuding a serene ethereality.

    “Huo Xingzhou!”

    Someone exclaimed aloud in shock.

    “Is that really Huo Xingzhou? Does he regret leaving the Huo Family? I heard that yesterday Huo Sijiao nearly got ravaged by those spoiled brats.”

    “Without the backing of the Huo Family, the Huo Second Branch is like a fish on a chopping board, completely at others’ mercy.”

    “He actually dares to show up here? Look at the He Family’s faces.”

    The He Family members looked furious, staring venomously at Huo Xingzhou.

    Among the guests, whispers circulated, all with differing expressions.

    Su Heng shot a cold look at Zhao Yuzhen, signaling her not to let Qiao Xi disrupt the day’s events.

    Zhao Yuzhen, lifting her skirt, hurriedly approached Qiao Xi.

    “Qiao Xi, do you think you belong in such a place? Get out of here,” Zhao Yuzhen scolded in a low voice, “I’m begging you, don’t come here and embarrass me! My life is difficult enough as it is!”

    Qiao Xi looked at her indifferently and said with neither arrogance nor cringing, “It seems we should also sign a ‘Letter of Severance.’ Publicly severing ties with you will spare you the embarrassment.”

    “You...” Zhao Yuzhen looked at her with disgust.

    Huo Xingzhou gripped Qiao Xi’s hand and said with indifference, “She is with me, and has nothing to do with your Su Family.”

    On stage.

    The old Master Huo’s face darkened, and he looked coldly at Huo Xingzhou.

    He dared to come here and make trouble!

    Wang Fengxian quickly fanned the flames, “Dad, don’t be angry. Xingzhou probably regrets his mistakes and wants to apologize to you. His presence at your birthday celebration shows he has filial respect.”

    “Humph!”

    Huo Weiguo let out a heavy snort, “Filial respect? Tell him to get lost! The Huo Family’s genealogy is not something to be jumped on and off at will.”

    Hearing what Huo Weiguo said, Wang Fengxian and Huo Jianjun exchanged reassured glances.

    Huo Beiting bit his cheek, sneering.

    He grabbed the microphone, stepped off the stage, and slowly approached Huo Xingzhou and Qiao Xi.

    “Huo Xingzhou!”

    He shouted into the microphone.

    The sound echoed around, deafening.

    “You worthless piece of trash, depart from the Huo Family, how do you have the face to attend Grandpa’s birthday celebration? Are you here to admit your wrongs and beg for mercy?” Huo Beiting asked arrogantly as he glared at him.

    Huo Xingzhou took out a specially-made black invitation card with gold embossment and unfolded it in front of him.

    He quietly looked at him and said, “Isn’t it you who invited me here?”