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Chapter 17: 016 Smashing the venue
Longzhang Hotel, a gathering of elites tonight.
Grandma Xie’s smile was so strained that her face went stiff. She finally saw off the last wave of guests congratulating her on her birthday, and only then did she slightly relax.
"Madam, have some tea." Luuo Yunqi handed a cup of tea to Grandma Xie.
Grandma Xie accepted it with a smile, "Keeping this old lady company, it must be boring for you. Go have fun with the young people."
Luuo Yunqi pouted, "Are you trying to send me away, madam?"
"You really are just like your grandmother back in the day, no wonder you are her granddaughter." Grandma Xie laughed helplessly, but her tone was full of affection.
Luuo Yunqi showed a touch of playful pouting just in time and secretly breathed a sigh of relief in her heart.
Luckily, Grandma Xie was easier to approach than she had imagined.
"Grandma, I’m late."
A woman in a red dress walked in briskly mid-sentence, catching the envious eyes of the guests present.
This stunning beauty with fiery red lips was Xie Shiyao, the only daughter of Xie Beichun’s brother, Xie Hongwei. Xie Hongwei and his wife passed away in a car accident years ago, and Xie Shiyao was raised by Xie Beichun and his wife.
It’s safe to say that in the Xie family, Miss Xie Shiyao was raised with utmost care and affection. Not only was she from a good family, she was also beautiful, and her capabilities were exceptional.
The Radiant Entertainment she founded was practically half the entertainment industry, earning her the nickname—Iron Lady of the Entertainment World.
"Isn’t the man beside her the newly crowned actor Liang Ruofan?"
"The two look so close; the rumors must be true."
"Liang Ruofan is on his way up..."
Xie Shiyao basked in the limelight, advancing with her arm linked with Liang Ruofan’s.
Grandma Xie’s smile faded completely when she saw Liang Ruofan.
She tightened her face, "Why are you so late?"
Xie Shiyao playfully tucked a lock of curly hair behind her ear, exuding charm.
"There was a traffic jam, Grandma. This is Liang Ruofan, haven’t you seen his movie? You even praised his acting skills."
With a gentle smile on his handsome face, Liang Ruofan offered the gift he brought.
"Hello, Madam. Happy birthday to you."
Grandma Xie remained seated, not even glancing at him.
The atmosphere turned awkward.
Luuo Yunqi took a step forward, accepting Liang Ruofan’s gift box.
"This brand of health supplements is hard to find abroad, requiring a month’s appointment just to get it. Madam, you are truly blessed."
Luuo Yunqi’s timely flattery improved Grandma Xie’s mood somewhat.
Liang Ruofan gave her a grateful smile.
Only then did Xie Shiyao finally take a good look at her. Listening to Grandma Xie introduce her, Xie Shiyao didn’t think much of it.
Coming from the backwater of Qingzhou, definitely not worth her effort.
"Uncle," Xie Shiyao found Xie Beichun, "Is Lan Xiping coming today?"
It’s already spread throughout Spring City that Tianlu Bank saved Feng Group.
Xie Shiyao couldn’t figure out why a capitalist like Tianlu Bank would be interested in Feng Group.
Xie Beichun couldn’t figure it out either, but that didn’t mean he didn’t want to get on Tianlu Bank’s good side.
He shared the same thought as Xu Lang, that Feng Group might be Tianlu Bank’s puppet. After all, Feng Chi was already dead, and Feng Yueyang was useless. Why not give Lan Xiping some face?
If they could leverage this to connect with Tianlu Bank, then Xie Group might have hope of breaking into the international market.
Therefore, taking the opportunity of Grandma Xie’s birthday, he sent an invitation to Lan Xiping.
Xie Beichun thought of something and glanced in Liang Ruofan’s direction, frowning.
"A man like that is only worth a fling, don’t get emotionally involved. Your marriage shouldn’t be taken lightly."
Xie Shiyao nonchalantly glanced at Xu Lang, a smile playing on her red lips.
"I know what I’m doing."
Smoothing her curls, Xie Shiyao casually said, "What’s the background of this Lan Xiping anyway? They say know your enemy and yourself, and you’ll be invincible in a hundred battles."
"Why? Are you interested in him?" Xu Lang suddenly chimed in.
"It’s not impossible," Xie Shiyao replied with great confidence.
Xie Beichun cast her a glance, "He immigrated with his family to Siland from a young age, graduated from Harvard Business School, and was involved in the operation of the TY Fund at university as the main trader."
"TY Fund?" Xie Shiyao gasped.
The financial storm that swept the globe back then was kicked off by TY Fund, swallowing the century-old Blue Lake Bank in Siland in just ten days. Thereafter, Tianlu Bank emerged and gradually replaced Blue Lake Bank as the top bank in Siland.
As Siland is the world’s financial hub, every move by Tianlu Bank attracts international financial circles’ attention.
To be maneuvering such a huge economy stage at such a young age and actually succeeding is a remarkable financial talent.
"Behind him stands the former core figure of the TY Fund operations and the highest authority of Tianlu Bank, Sunny."
Mentioning this person, Xie Beichun was all excitement.
Sunny, a legendary figure in finance, so mysterious that even their gender is unknown.
Even now, financial studies still use the TY Fund case to teach students. Every review brings new astonishment, proving this person to be an unprecedented genius whose precise, ruthless strategies are heart-stopping.
The world of business is full of ups and downs, everything seemingly under control.
Sunny is precisely such a mysterious and formidable character.
As Sunny’s most trusted subordinate, Lan Xiping naturally wouldn’t fall short.
Xie Shiyao didn’t think about someone as distant as Sunny—that was someone she couldn’t realistically hope to engage with. It’s better to seize the opportunity right in front of her.
Cai Xiang kept glancing towards Xie Shiyao, unfortunately unable to find an opportunity to strike up a conversation, anxiety causing sweat to bead on his forehead.
"Grandma Xie, I’m here to wish you a happy birthday." A loud voice spread throughout every corner of the hall.
Everyone looked up to see a young man clad in black swaggering into the banquet hall.
The young man had a black cloth around his arm, with a big "mourning" character prominently displayed.
Suddenly, the lively scene turned dead silent.
Where did this nutcase come from? Don’t they know this is Grandma Xie’s birthday banquet? Wearing mourning is clearly here to cause trouble!
Grandma Xie, being superstitious and traditional, was incensed at the sight of the young man’s attire, her old face turning red, then green, nearly losing her breath.
Luuo Yunqi instantly crouched down to help Grandma Xie catch her breath.
Xie Beichun signaled to the security guard and then stepped out with a serious expression, "This is the Xie family’s banquet, and I won’t allow you to behave so rashly. Get out of here."
The crowd also recognized this as Feng Yueyang.
Coming alone to crash the party, that takes guts.
Oh, not exactly alone, he’s got a bodyguard with him.
