Two of the most important cities in China – Imperial Capital and Shanghai.
Imperial Capital was the country's political center, while Shanghai was the country's economic center. Both were iconic international metropolises.
Imperial Capital and Shanghai didn't have any conflicts or conflicts, but the upper-class social circles of these two cities had been secretly competing with each other, not giving way to each other.
The Pei family was definitely a top-notch family in Imperial Capital. Everything went smoothly for them, and their family background was illustrious.
However, it wasn't easy for them to gain a foothold outside of Imperial Capital, especially in Shanghai, which was the country's economic center.
As long as there was a common interest, it wasn't difficult to make friends in the business world. However, the political and military circles in Shanghai … might not give face to the Pei family, even if the Pei family was a top-notch family.
This was because of the region. If a big family in Shanghai went to the capital to develop, it would be the same if they wanted to make a name for themselves. After all, they were "outsiders", and there was still a difference between them and "locals", and this difference was extremely difficult to eliminate.
The Pei family had been operating in Shanghai for almost 20 years. They had already gained a foothold in Shanghai, and the situation had also opened up. However, their dealings in the political and military circles … could only be said to be passable. Their relationship with the Pei family was far from being as deep-rooted as it was in Imperial Capital.
Kong Man Dao, who was wearing a navy blue custom-made Han Chinese costume, had a head full of silver hair and was in high spirits. He had brought his entire family.
His wife, son, daughter-in-law, daughter, and son-in-law were all here, and all of them were dressed very formally.
Attending a banquet in full formal attire was the grandest and most important performance in China's banquet culture.
This kind of appearance … was extremely rare for a top boss in Shanghai like Kong Man Dao. It showed how much importance he attached to this birthday banquet and to Pei Feng.
One should know that Kong Man Dao's attendance at banquets was considered to be giving face to the host family.
This scene was witnessed by everyone, and many of them had a look of surprise in their eyes.
It was just a birthday banquet … So far, Luo Meiyi's guests were at most husband and wife. There wasn't a single family member who came in full formal attire!
It was the same for Du Jiuye and Zhuang Kaigang. They brought their families along and attended the event in formal attire.
Du Jiuye brought his wife, his eldest son Du Tianming and his wife, and his grandson Du Mingfeng. Zhuang Kaigang brought his wife Yan Qianli and daughter Zhuang Feiyu.
What tricks did Pei Tianyun and Luo Meiyi use? It was just a birthday banquet, but Master Kong, Du Jiuye, and Director Zhuang thought so highly of it?
Even if the Pei family in the capital was a big family, this was in Shanghai. Only the Pei family would be fawning over these three big shots. Why did it feel like the situation was reversed?
Just as everyone was whispering to each other, puzzled, Pei Tianyun went up to greet them with a smile.
Luo Meiyi was stunned for a moment, and her expression changed.
She didn't know why her husband wanted to greet them. These three people … were clearly not invited by her side!
"Master Kong, Zhuang Dao, Du Jiuye, I didn't expect the three of you to come!"
As soon as Pei Tianyun went up, a few influential uncles from the Pei family in Shanghai also went up to greet them.
"Oh? It's Chairman Pei? "
Kong Man Dao nodded slightly.
Du Jiuye and Zhuang Kaigang also greeted Pei Tianyun with a smile.
Shanghai was a big city with a large population, but the upper-class circle in Shanghai was not big.
Kong Man Dao, Zhuang Kaigang, and Du Jiuye knew Pei Tianyun. They were quite familiar with each other. They had meals together, played golf together, and often met each other at high-end banquets and auctions.
Although they were all from the upper-class circle in Shanghai, Pei Tianyun was not on the same level as Kong Man Dao, Du Jiuye, and Du Jiuye …
First of all, although he represented the Pei family of the Imperial Capital, he was only the chairman of the Eastern China subsidiary of the Pei Group. He was not the real leader of the group. Second of all, he was a citizen of the Imperial Capital, an "outsider". Just this point alone made him a notch lower than the local bigwigs.
Luo Meiyi didn't go up to greet them because she had some misgivings. However, Pei Tianyun was hoping to get to know these three tycoons better. After all, they were most likely here for Luo Meiyi's birthday banquet.
No matter what … they couldn't possibly be here for Su Menglian's birthday banquet!
One had to know that Pei Shaoyun and Su Menglian were now at the bottom of society. What's more, they had settled down in Gusu. They didn't live in Shanghai at all. How could they invite big shots like Kong Wendao, Zhuang Kaigang, and Ninth Master Du?
Impossible!
After exchanging pleasantries, the atmosphere was joyful and harmonious. Pei Tianyun saw that the time seemed to be ripe, so he pointed to the Hall of Privilege with a face full of smiles. "Master Kong, Director Zhuang, Ninth Master Du, please come in, I've arranged …"
Before he could finish his sentence, he was interrupted by Kong Man Dao.
"I'm sorry, Chairman Pei. I'm here to celebrate Madam Pei's birthday banquet."
Kong Man Dao frowned when he heard Pei Tianyun's words, and the smile on his face disappeared.
Pei Tianyun was stunned. He turned around and pointed at Luo Meiyi, who had an ugly expression on her face. "Isn't that my wife? Master Kong, the Pei … Pei … Pei … "
As if he suddenly realized something, his expression changed, and the word "Pei" left his mouth, but he couldn't continue.
Kong Man Dao looked at him calmly and said slowly, "She's Mr. Pei Shaoyun's wife, Madam Su Menglian."
After that, he didn't look at Pei Tianyun again. He placed his hands behind his back and walked towards the VIP hall.
"I'm sorry, Chairman Pei. I'm here to celebrate Madam Su Menglian's birthday banquet."
Zhuang Kaigang said in a low voice.
Du Jiuye nodded his head slightly and brought his family to the VIP hall.
He was the one who was the least familiar with Pei Tianyun, and he didn't even bother to greet him.
Unconcealable snickers came faintly from all directions. Pei Tianyun froze on the spot, his face burning as if it was on fire. He gritted his teeth so hard that they creaked, and his entire body trembled slightly.
This face … was really thrown all the way to his grandmother's house!
He greeted them like an idiot in front of everyone. In the end, he was slapped in the face mercilessly by the three big shots. Even his wife, Luo Meiyi, and the Pei Family were slapped in the face together. It was so embarrassing!
The three families walked slowly to the entrance of the VIP hall. Kong Man Dao cupped his fists at Pei Feng respectfully. "Greetings, Mr. Pei Feng, Mr. Pei, and Madam Pei."
Pei Feng looked at him and smiled. "You're here, Master Kong."
Kong Wendao nodded with a beaming smile. He then turned his head and said, "Mingfeng, present the gift."
Du Mingfeng slowly walked forward with a delicate gift box in his hands.
"Madam Pei, this is just a small gift. I wish you a happy birthday. May all your wishes come true."
Inside the gift box … was shockingly a foot-long, sparkling and translucent jasper scepter!
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