CHAPTER 1017: CHAPTER 1014: ZIWEI GARDEN

In fact, Lin Tian most hopes that the Xiao Family will obtain the position of president. With his help, the Xiao Family has gradually emerged from difficulties and has great potential in industries such as Yu Stone and pharmaceuticals. Especially after seeing the Xiao Family’s laboratory, Lin Tian knows even more that the Xiao Family already has the qualifications to soar.

The Xiao Family has resources, but what they lack are channels. In super-developed cities like Jinghua City and Zhonghai City, the Xiao Family originally did not have a foothold, and Zhonghai City was just a recent venture.

If the Xiao Family were to assume the presidency of the Yunhua Commerce, it would be extremely beneficial for the Xiao Family’s layout in Jinghua City, not an exaggeration to say it would be like adding wings to a tiger. Of course, with the Xiao Family’s qualifications and status, obtaining the presidency is as difficult as reaching for the sky.

Of course, there is still a chance. The idea Lin Tian is contemplating is to gain the support of the Yun Family. With their support, the success rate would be at least more than fifty percent.

While Lin Tian was thinking about this, the car stopped. He looked outside and saw a large gate. Above the entrance, carved beams and painted rafters, a wooden plaque hangs with the words "Ziwei Garden" inscribed on it.

The entire structure and material of the gate were full of ancient style. However, Lin Tian could tell that, although the architecture here retained its original appearance, it probably wasn’t the original anymore.

After all, hundreds of years have passed, and those wooden materials could not withstand the wind and rain. The descendants must have renovated it, but to be able to renovate according to the original design is quite remarkable. This kind of renovation is more time-consuming and laborious than tearing down and rebuilding; restoring ancient buildings is something only experts can do.

After getting out of the car, Yun Haoyu turned to Lin Tian and Yun Xiaotian and said, "Today’s gathering is quite formal, but you don’t need to be nervous. You young people can do your thing, and as long as it’s not too outrageous, the uncles, aunts, and elders won’t interfere with you."

"Haoyu is right. The younger generation is impulsive, and in family gatherings, when have the young people not caused some commotion? The elders merely watch as if it’s a play." Wang Wanxi said with a smile and looked at Lin Tian as if to say that Lin Tian was also a troublemaker.

Lin Tian blinked innocently. He has always adhered to the principle: "If people don’t offend me, I won’t offend them. If they do, I will retaliate doubly."

While speaking, the four walked to the gate, and a tall and thin middle-aged man came up to them, followed by a young man.

The middle-aged man cupped his hands to Yun Haoyu and Wang Wanxi, smiling broadly as he said, "Mr. Yun, Mrs. Wang, you are finally here. I apologize for not coming out to greet you from afar. Please, forgive me."

Wang Wanxi just smiled and didn’t answer, while Yun Haoyu cupped his hands and said, "Secretary Qian, no need to be so polite. You are responsible for organizing this gathering, you’ve worked hard, and we should be the ones thanking you."

They were both being courteous, but being praised by Mr. Yun made the man named Qian smile broadly. However, he modestly said, "Not at all, not at all, it’s just my duty. Compared to Mr. Yun, I am far behind."

After speaking, he brought out the young man behind him and introduced him to Yun Haoyu: "This is my son, Qian Xiang."

Lin Tian was startled upon hearing this. The name couldn’t be more straightforward—a sound of coins clinking, implying the wealth rolling in.

The middle-aged man then introduced his son, saying, "Xiang, this is Mr. Yun, this is Mrs. Wang, this is Mr. Yun’s son Yun Xiaotian..." When he looked at Lin Tian, the middle-aged man was stunned. He completely did not recognize Lin Tian.

Yun Haoyu took over the conversation, introducing, "This is Xiao Tian’s friend, Lin Tian."

His introduction was very concise, merely stating Lin Tian’s name and noting him as a friend of Yun Xiaotian, without any other information.

However, the middle-aged man did not show any disdain on his face. Instead, he still smiled politely and said, "Ah, a friend of Mr. Yun’s, welcome, welcome."

Secretary Qian appeared polite on the surface, but that smile was too formulaic. Lin Tian knew that the politeness was only due to the Yun Family’s face. Qian Xiang, being young, was more direct, only giving a perfunctory bow to Lin Tian.

Ah, the old man really put it right. People in these aristocratic circles sure have eyes that look down on people. If it weren’t for the clothes designed by Sofia that I’m wearing, looking decent, even this middle-aged man would probably despise me, Lin Tian thought, chuckling to himself.

The middle-aged man probably knew his son’s temperament too, afraid of offending Yun Haoyu, and didn’t keep up the politeness, inviting the four inside.

After walking in a few dozen meters, Lin Tian heard some conversations faintly, coming from the father and son duo.

"Dad, who is this Lin Tian? I haven’t heard of a Lin family in the Yunhua Commerce, and just a mere friend getting to attend this gathering?" Qian Xiang’s disdainful voice was the first to ring out.

"Stop worrying about his identity. Being polite doesn’t cost you anything. It’s better to keep a respectful distance from these unidentified figures since you’re unsure about them. I brought you here to learn about the ways of the world, understood?" The middle-aged man instructed.

"Oh, got it," Qian Xiang replied indifferently.

Lin Tian chuckled to himself. These people indeed wore masks to interact with others. He casually turned to Yun Haoyu and asked, "Uncle Yun, who is this Secretary Qian?"

"Secretary Qian is from the Qian Family. His real name is Qian Jin. In the Yunhua Association, he holds the position of Secretary-General, responsible for all the daily trivial matters of the commerce, including organizing and arranging the semi-annual and year-end meetings," Yun Haoyu explained.

"Qian Jin?" Lin Tian chuckled. This father is even more direct than his son, actually named ’Qian Jin.’

Yun Haoyu shook his head with a smile, correcting, "It’s not ’advance and retreat’ Jin, but ’promotion’ Jin."

So that’s how it is, but it sounds about the same. Lin Tian looked back at the gate once and continued with Yun Haoyu and the others along a corridor.

Just as Lin Tian left, a few people appeared outside the gate. Had he still been there, he would have recognized that the two beauties at the forefront were the Xiao sisters.

Qian Jin and his son blocked the way of Miss Xiao’s group, smiling and cupping hands, "Miss Xiao, what an honor to have you visit, I apologize for not coming out to greet you from afar."

This time, he didn’t even say ’please forgive me,’ and the smile on his face was perfunctory, far from the respectful demeanor shown to the Yun Family.

Miss Xiao didn’t care much; she just responded blandly, "Secretary Qian, busy with your affairs, no need for courtesy."

Miss Xiao’s indifference made Qian Jin’s face twitch involuntarily. He thought to himself, a small family from a small place dares to put on airs in front of me, Mr. Qian, how utterly unaware of their own insignificance, utterly detestable.

These aristocrats are indeed like this, only being cold and rude to others but expecting others to grovel, which makes them happy. But facing the aloof Miss Xiao, Miss Xiao completely ignored him.

Nonetheless, Qian Jin had deep scheming, so he didn’t speak harshly nor did he continue idle talk, directly gesturing, "Miss Xiao may enter."

Qian Jin was cold, but Qian Xiang was different. Seeing Miss Xiao and Xiao Manxuan, his eyes immediately lit up, thinking to himself, what a beautiful pair of sisters!