Xiao Yifeng, seeing no one stopping him, didn’t feel happy; instead, he felt a bit stifled.

Earlier, that doorman looked down on him. He originally wanted to wait for Mu Cong to arrive and then teach the snobbish doorman a lesson to vent his anger. However, an unfamiliar person suddenly intervened, which was really annoying.

Xiao Yifeng glanced at Wang Haoran, feeling no gratitude for his assistance.

Wang Haoran noticed the emotion in Xiao Yifeng’s eyes and secretly sneered.

Damn, as expected of the protagonist. Even when someone with a villain’s identity helps him, he still feels displeased. Truly a nemesis.

However, Wang Haoran didn’t mind.

His intention wasn’t to help Xiao Yifeng but to prevent him from showing off.

Wang Haoran ignored Xiao Yifeng and turned to walk towards the banquet hall, where he successfully found Wang Xiang.

At this moment, Wang Xiang had a stern face, seemingly in a bad mood.

“What’s wrong?” Wang Haoran asked.

“I’m the CEO of a listed company, a business tycoon worth billions, yet Old Mu neglected me and didn’t invite me to the main seat,” Wang Xiang complained.

“You arrived unexpectedly. Maybe the main seats were full, so they didn’t arrange one for you,” Wang Haoran consoled.

“So what if they’re full? He can have someone else give up their seat. Are his friends more distinguished than me?” Wang Xiang scoffed.

“What do you want to do then?” Wang Haoran asked helplessly.

“We won’t take this insult. Let’s leave.”

“Wait until after the birthday banquet. I’ll find a way to help you vent your anger,” Wang Haoran didn’t want to leave.

“My dear son, what way do you have to help me vent my anger?”

“Doesn’t Old Mu have a pretty granddaughter? I’ll get her, play with her, and then dump her,” Wang Haoran casually said to placate Wang Xiang.

“Good!” Wang Xiang slapped his thigh and praised, “Great idea, my dear son. I support you. You should get her pregnant and then abandon her to infuriate Old Mu.”

“Keep your voice down!” Wang Haoran’s face twitched, quickly stopping him.

“Right, right, shh!” Wang Xiang’s mood improved significantly.

“Did you bring the medical and security teams?” Wang Haoran asked.

“I did. The medical team was arranged by Tianhui, with eight members skilled in emergency treatment. The security team is professional, with ten members, even equipped with weapons, guarding outside the banquet hall, ready at any time,” Wang Xiang said.

On the other side.

After Xiao Yifeng smoothly entered the grand banquet hall, he looked around.

Some guests noticed his school uniform, which seemed out of place, and couldn’t help but look at him curiously.

Xiao Yifeng paid no attention to these gazes.

Soon, he found Mu Cong.

At this moment, Mu Cong was conversing with several distinguished guests.

Xiao Yifeng walked straight up.

“Old Master Mu.”

Hearing the voice, Mu Cong immediately left those guests and walked directly towards Xiao Yifeng.

Clearly, Mu Cong valued Xiao Yifeng highly.

“My young friend, you finally arrived,” Mu Cong pointed and said, “There’s a seat reserved for you among the honored guests. Please sit there later.”

Mu Cong planned to ask Xiao Yifeng about the Nine Sections Brocade after the banquet.

The surrounding guests were surprised by Old Master Mu’s attitude towards Xiao Yifeng, curious about who he was to receive such respect from Mu Cong.

For a moment, Xiao Yifeng became the focus of everyone’s attention.

“Thank you, Old Master Mu,” Xiao Yifeng said with a broad smile, standing tall.

At this time, Wang Xiang and Wang Haoran also approached. The latter congratulated, “Grandpa Mu, I wish you happiness as vast as the East Sea and longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountains.”1

Wang Xiang, having been neglected earlier, was quite displeased with Mu Cong and thus remained silent.

“Young man, it’s you?!” Mu Cong was surprised, curious why Wang Haoran was here.

“I came with my father,” Wang Haoran explained.

“Your father is…”

“Wang Xiang,” Wang Haoran indicated the person behind him.

“So, the Wang Group’s Wang Xiang is your father,” Mu Cong was slightly surprised.

As a scholar, Mu Cong prided himself on his scholarly integrity and never flattered wealthy businessmen. Therefore, he arranged for the uninvited Wang Xiang to sit at the end.

However, he didn’t expect Wang Xiang to be the father of Wang Haoran, who saved his granddaughter.

Wang Haoran’s selflessness suggested that his father must also have good character, not the typical profit-driven businessman.

With this thought, Mu Cong immediately changed his attitude and said to Wang Xiang, “Mr. Wang, I apologize for the earlier neglect. Please don’t mind. I’ll arrange a main seat for you and definitely toast you a few times as an apology.”

Wang Xiang’s expression softened, thinking: At least this old guy knows his place!

But remembering his son’s advice to be polite to Mu Cong, he waved his hand and smiled, “Haha, no problem, no problem.”

At this moment, two graceful figures approached hand in hand.

It was Qin Yunhan and Mu Zhaozhao.

Both of them offered their congratulations to Mu Cong.

“Grandpa, this is my gift for you,” Mu Zhaozhao presented her calligraphy, which she had stayed up late to write, to Mu Cong.

Mu Cong smiled as he opened it and nodded in satisfaction.

Mu Zhaozhao’s calligraphy was taught by him personally, and this piece had a touch of his style.

Compared to her usual level, this was an exceptional performance.

Mu Cong could guess that Mu Zhaozhao must have spent a lot of time on this calligraphy, especially considering she was busy preparing for the college entrance exam.

Mu Cong couldn’t stop smiling.

“Good, good, Zhaozhao, you are thoughtful.”

“As long as Grandpa is happy,” Mu Zhaozhao’s baby face lit up with a bright smile, looking extremely adorable.

Beside her, Xiao Yifeng was mesmerized.

“Old Master Mu, I almost forgot, I also prepared a birthday gift for you,” Xiao Yifeng suddenly stepped forward and said.

In fact, he hadn’t forgotten; he just wanted to wait until there were more people to present the gift.

After all, this birthday gift was very expensive, a specially concocted pill by him.

It could prolong life, perfect for the elderly, and was something money couldn’t buy.

Presenting it to Mu Cong when there were many people would surely make a big impression.

With Miss Qin and Mu Zhaozhao present, it was the perfect time.

Xiao Yifeng couldn’t sit still.

“My young friend, I cannot accept this gift,” Mu Cong politely declined.

In Mu Cong’s view, Xiao Yifeng’s teaching of the Nine Sections Brocade was already a precious gift, and accepting another birthday gift would be inappropriate and burdensome for Xiao Yifeng.

“Old Master Mu, you must accept this gift…” Xiao Yifeng insisted.

“Classmate, I think you should take back this birthday gift,” Wang Haoran suddenly interjected.

According to the typical plot in popular novels, he was almost certain that the gift in Xiao Yifeng’s hand was no ordinary item.

Once revealed, it would definitely shock everyone and be a perfect moment to show off.

  1. “Happiness as vast as the East Sea and longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountains” is a traditional Chinese blessing wishing someone boundless happiness and long life. ↩