TDDDMFM Chapter 5: The True Aristocrat
On the top floor of the Yuelai Grand Hotel, two copper-plated golden doors stood wide open, revealing a brilliantly lit interior.
The palace was splendid and magnificent, with a soaring dome and an atmosphere of ultimate luxury.
The entire palace was decorated in the architectural style of sixteenth-century Europe. The dome and the walls were adorned with colorful bricks, outlining a huge and mysterious tableau of ancient Greek mythology. Gold-painted columns were distributed around the hexagonal hall, each carved with celestial maidens and auspicious clouds.
Siberian bear fur carpets covered the floor, making it feel like walking on clouds.
Silent, yet elegant!
At this moment, a grand banquet was underway.
In the center of the stage, a band was playing sophisticated and melodious music. Well-dressed guests gathered in small groups, chatting and toasting quietly, forming natural circles.
In the middle of the hall, an elderly man with crane hair and youthful face sat at the main seat, surrounded by a group of people.
The old man wore a purple mandarin jacket embroidered with dragons and phoenixes. Despite his smiling face, he exuded an extraordinary aura, hinting at his commanding presence.
"Master Shen, I am Chen Yuan, the CEO of Tianhao Group. Our Tianhao Group is a media company that once cooperated with the Yuelai Group a few years ago. I am here to congratulate the Yuelai Group on its successful listing in the United States. I wish the Yuelai Group continued prosperity and success. At the same time, I hope that Master Shen will take care of our Tianhao Group in the future. When there's meat to eat, don't forget to give us some soup."
Yes, the old man was none other than Shen Xinmin, the current head of the Shen family and the chairman of the Yuelai Group.
Shen Xinmin nodded with a smile, "Manager Chen, rest assured, if there's a big deal, this old man will definitely not forget about you. We can all make money together!"
"Chairman Shen, I'm from Jindong Trading Company. My surname is Sun. I'm planning to set up a logistics distribution center in Xiangcheng recently and I want to cooperate with Chairman Shen. I hope Chairman Shen can give me a chance!"
Shen Xinmin smiled and remained silent.
Those who came to toast Shen Xinmin were all influential business tycoons in Xiangcheng. However, in front of Shen Xinmin, they were completely inferior and could be considered as those who depended on the Shen family for their livelihood.
Shen Xinmin dealt with them for a while before using the excuse of feeling unwell to dismiss them. Then he waved to the middle-aged man beside him, "Shen Ye, come here."
The middle-aged man named Shen Ye was Shen Xinmin's eldest son.
"Dad, what's up?"
"Where's your sister?"
"She's mingling with those second-generation rich kids from Xiangcheng. This girl is getting more and more leadership skills. Those second-generation rich kids in Xiangcheng are almost becoming her followers!"
"This girl is more promising than all of you brothers!"
Shen Xinmin's face was full of smiles.
As the only daughter in his old age, Shen Xinmin has always regarded his youngest daughter as his treasure and showered her with love.
Shen Ye smiled bitterly and nodded, "Yes, sister Yue is smart and capable. She perfectly inherits your excellent genes. Compared to us brothers, we can hardly hold our heads up!"
"Know your shame and then be brave. It's not too late to work hard now."
"Yes, Dad, I understand."
Shen Ye nodded repeatedly.
At this time, a staff member approached Shen Xinmin with a small booklet in hand.
"Chairman, this is the gift list?"
Shen Xinmin said, "Read it out loud. It's nothing embarrassing. It'll let those who want to flatter our Shen family know that trying to curry favor with us Shen family comes with a price."
"Understood!"
The staff member ascended the stage and announced loudly, "Chen Yuan, CEO of Tianhao Group, representing Tianhao Group, presents a pair of exquisite Hanbaiyu Ruyi sculptures, congratulating Yuelai Group on its successful listing!"
"Sun, CEO of Jindong Trading Company, presents a piece of Burmese jadeite, congratulating Yuelai Group on its listing."
"Xie's family from Xiangcheng presents a statue of the golden God of Wealth..."
The guests below exclaimed in admiration.
These CEOs were indeed generous. Each of these gifts was priceless, and they wouldn't be able to afford them.
Shen Xinmin was very pleased and kept thanking the CEOs who presented gifts, "Thank you all. It's a great honor for you to attend the celebration of our Yuelai Group tonight. There's no need to spend money."
"It's only natural. Yuelai Group is the leading enterprise in Xiangcheng. We all do business in Xiangcheng and are fortunate to be taken care of by Yuelai Group. It's only right to give some gifts!"
"Chairman Shen, please don't be polite!"
These CEOs all relied on the Shen family for their livelihoods. Shen Xinmin was happy, and when he was happy, they could make money.
At this moment, a figure carrying a large bundle swaggered into the banquet hall.
Looking around, appearing inexperienced, the newcomer grinned broadly upon spotting Shen Xinmin sitting at the head of the table. He shouted loudly from a distance, "Hey, it's me, Zhou Xiaobei! Greetings to my future father-in-law! Congratulations to the Shen family on your thriving business and making lots of money!"
The scene fell silent in an instant.
The staff member who was reading the gift list stopped, staring at the young man who had just entered, unable to react for a while.
The guests in the hall were also stunned, turning to look at the door. The next moment, a young man dressed in yellow rubber shoes, navy blue pants, and a beige shirt appeared before them, carrying a huge bundle on his back, completely out of sync with the style of the banquet hall.
What's even more speechless is that this guy was just making a fuss a moment ago?
Future father-in-law?
Who the heck is his future father-in-law!
The guests looked at the young man at the door, feeling at a loss.
"What's going on? Did this construction worker brother come to the wrong place?"
"What are the security and the lobby manager downstairs doing? How did they let this kind of person in? Do they really think this is a market?"
"Did you hear what he just said? He said he's paying respects to his future father-in-law! Who is he calling that? Could it be referring to Mr. Shen, the head of the Shen family?"
The guests whispered to each other, pointing at Zhou Xiaobei.
Zhou Xiaobei, on the other hand, didn't care.
Don't be infatuated, bro. Bro is just a legend.
Zhou Xiaobei, carrying his large luggage, went straight to Shen Xinmin.
"You must be Shen Xinmin, right? Hello!"
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