After the storm two years ago, Yan Shichang had made up his mind to retreat. He no longer had the energy to interfere with the family. He had been cultivating with Lord Ye for the past two years. Even though the cooperation between the Ye Residence and the Yan Family hadn't been officially opened, Shang Yao's frequent contact with Xiao Zheng was a sign from a certain point of view.
If it wasn't for the appearance of the descendants of the Zhao Family. Yan Shichang would probably be enjoying his old age and not care about the world.
But the descendant of Zhao Zhangfeng, who had shocked Yan Shichang and even Hua Xia, had appeared. Neither Lord Ye nor Yan Shichang dared to be careless. How could the descendants of the Zhao Family be easy to deal with?
The Alliance had become their best choice.
Lord Ye knew about Lin Laoyao's background. What about Yan Shichang?
Even if he didn't know, Yan Shichang wouldn't dare to underestimate the descendants of the Zhao Family who had returned to Hua Xia with anger.
Wasn't Bai Zhenqing's death the most dangerous signal?
Xiao Zheng cared about whether Bai Zhenqing died of old age or died a violent death. Yan Shichang didn't care. He only needed to make sure that Bai Zhenqing's death had something to do with the descendants of the Zhao Family.
He didn't have the energy to analyze and speculate about more conspiracies.
He was already in his eighties, almost nine years old. Normal people at this age would be enjoying the happiness of their family. But he still had to rack his brains for the inheritance of the family and the reputation of his descendants.
From this aspect, Xiao Zheng sympathized with the old man.
Therefore, in the face of Yan Shichang's suggestive words, Xiao Zheng only smiled and nodded, "Since Elder has spoken, this junior will definitely accompany you to the end."
Xiao Zheng came with a political mission. On one hand, he had to support Shang Yao. On the other hand, he had to keep Shang Yao, a strong ally. Once Bai Ziwen and Shang Jingtian worked together to divide up Shang Yao's authority in the Yan Family. Xiao Zheng would fall into a situation of isolation and helplessness. He would be in a very passive position.
Therefore, his reply was quite technical. Accompanying him to the end could be understood as drinking, but it could also be understood as being a third wheel to the end.
That damned Miss Shang An — to actually give her such a lousy job. The pressure was immense. It was very awkward.
Yan Shichang smiled amiably and turned to ask Shang Yao, "They're almost here, right?"
"En." Shang Yao nodded and smiled. "They're already on their way. They'll be there in about fifteen minutes."
"I'm not waiting any longer. Let's go to the table first. "Yan Shichang waved his hand. It was already 7: 50. For such an important family banquet, not only did he not arrive early, he even dared to be late?
The Westerners' way of doing things would not work in China. Arriving early was the greatest respect to the master.
Shang Yao had no objections to this. She instructed the kitchen to serve the main course and invited everyone to take their seats.
Shang Jingtian and the others have yet to arrive, but there are already quite a number of people seated at the table. Because they had to save a seat for Bai Wushuang, Xiao Zheng didn't sit next to Yan Shichang. But his seat wasn't too far away, it was next to Shang Yao, close to the main seat.
This wasn't any special arrangement, but with Xiao Zheng's current status. Looking at the entire Yan family, only Yan Shichang could slightly surpass him. Even if Shang Jingtian was here, in terms of influence in the business world, he might not be more famous than Xiao Zheng.
Putting aside their background and qualifications, the only person in the business world in Hua Xia that could truly challenge Xiao Zheng was Lin Laoyao.
Therefore, this kind of seating arrangement wasn't strange. If they really left Xiao Zheng in a corner and ignored him, they would be the ones who didn't know how to behave.
Before the main show began, although the atmosphere at the table wasn't harmonious, it could still be considered harmonious. Yen Teng-kuei and his son drank silently and didn't say a word during the whole time. Yan Hong and Shang Yao livened up the atmosphere. They were women after all, so after a few drinks, the atmosphere became warm. Yan Hong was still charming, while Shang Yao was beautiful and had an extraordinary temperament. In addition, Xiao Zheng and Yan Shichang's words were like pearls.
In a trance, it seemed that this family banquet didn't need Shang Jingtian and the father and son of the Bai family to participate. It was very nutritious.
But things didn't go as planned. Just when Xiao Zheng was drinking happily. The main character had arrived.
Shang Jingtian and Bai Ziwen walked side by side, and Bai Wushuang tactfully walked half a step behind. He carried gifts in his hands, and everyone who saw him had a share. He played the role of a well-bred and cultured rich kid vividly. But when his gloomy eyes accidentally saw Xiao Zheng at the dining table, a hint of fierceness flashed through without a trace.
Why was he everywhere?
Bai Wushuang's heart was filled with anger, but his face was full of smiles.
The situation of the family was very clear. Without Bai Zheng Qing, the political and business relationships that the Bai family had accumulated over the years were wasted. Bai Wuxia, who had the ability to inherit, also publicly left the Bai family. Those who were still in contact with Bai Wuxia, why would they pay attention to the declining Bai family?
The Bai family's situation was very difficult. The father and son of the Bai family also needed to quickly climb up to the old rich and powerful Yan family, in order to consolidate the core competitiveness of the Bai family in Hua Xia.
This condition was also the promise that Shang Jingtian made before the father and son made their move. Otherwise, Bai Ziwen would really have to think carefully before making a decision.
"Grandpa Yan, long time no see, your spirit is getting better and better." After sitting down, Bai Wushuang smiled and greeted. Because he was next to Yan Shichang, he easily poured a cup of wine for Yan Shichang. Very considerate.
Yan Shichang smiled from ear to ear, waved his hand and said, "I'm old. It's just a matter of a few years. "
Shang Yao, however, kept a straight face and said, "Nonsense again."
As the father-daughter relationship became more and more thin, Shang Yao cherished this father-daughter relationship more and more. All these years, although Yan Shichang had always put the family's interests first. He neglected to take care of his children and grandchildren. But overall, he was still very good to Shang Yao. At least he was not biased because she was a woman.
Yan Shichang laughed heartily and invited everyone to eat. He seemed to be in a particularly good mood.
After three rounds of wine, Bai Wushuang took the initiative to start a topic and chatted with Shang Yao. Shang Yao also did not put on a distant attitude. The overall atmosphere was quite harmonious. Shang Jingtian, on the other hand, was a man of few words, drinking wine and eating. His whole body was surrounded by the solemn aura of a superior. He had the demeanor of a big brother in the family.
Bai Ziwen had been engaged in research for many years, and had long put down his attitude. Occasionally, he would drink a cup with the old man and chat about some irrelevant topics.
Until the atmosphere was enough, the polite words were also said. Then Bai Ziwen took the initiative to speak and said with a smile, "Yao Yao, do you think my good-for-nothing son is not bad?"
When Xiao Zheng heard this, he knew that Bai Ziwen was going to make a big move. He also slowly put down his wine cup and waited in silence.
How could Shang Yao not hear Bai Ziwen's unspoken words, but because of the situation, she smiled slightly and said very calmly, "Xiao Bai is an outstanding person of the younger generation. How is he just not bad? Outstanding is not enough to describe him. "
Bai Wushuang hurriedly said humbly that he did not dare.
Everything was carried out in an orderly manner.
Seeing this, Bai Ziwen clapped his hands and said very seriously, "Wushuang. Why did we come here this time? You didn't forget, did you? It just so happens that the elders of both families are here. Shouldn't you show off? "
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