<h4>Chapter 130: Birthday Banquet</h4>


    Two dayster, Mrs. Li’s birthday banquet was hosted as scheduled.


    Qiao An didn’t received an invitation from the Li family. She found it absurd that on the one hand, the Li family was holding her back from getting a divorce, but on the other hand, they were emotionally cutting her off.


    After all, they were businessmen. Businessmen valued profits over separation.


    Old Madam Li’s banquet was held at the affiliated clubhouse of the Li family’s vi. Early in the morning, many business and political celebrities came to attend the birthday banquet. There were all kinds of luxury cars parked outside the clubhouse. Sessful men held the arms of wealthydies who were dressed well, as well as youngdies and handsome young masters. The birthday banquet was decorated very grandly.


    The olddy’s sons and daughters-inw stood outside the clubhouse with smiles on their faces to wee the guests. Only the fourth son, Li Xiaoran, had not arrived yet.


    The third branch was very unhappy with Li Xiaoran’s attitude. “We’re all sons. Why is Fourth Brother allowed to bete?”


    The master of the third branch, Li Tingfeng, rolled his eyes at his wife. The third wife didn’t take the bait and said, “What did I say wrong? He’s the son of the olddy. Why is hete?”


    First Madam had a dignified and virtuous smile, but her smile was filled with mockery towards Third Madam.


    It was a rare opportunity to receive guests at the door and meet business partners with benefits. However, Third Madam despised this rare opportunity.


    Moreover, everyone knew that Li Xiaoran was not the olddy’s biological son. His feelings for the Li family were weak. This was something which tugged at the old man’s heart. However, Third Madam deliberately poked at Li Xiaoran’s shorings at this critical moment. Wasn’t she exposing the old man’s embarrassing matter?


    The Second Madam was not as patient as the First Madam. She reminded Li Tingfeng bluntly, “Third Brother, you have to control your wife’s mouth. Don’t she know that troublees from the mouth?”


    Li Tingfeng did not like his wife to begin with, so he immediately echoed Second Sister-inw’s words. “Second Sister-inw is right.”


    She turned around and reprimanded Third Madam in a low voice with a dark expression. “If you don’t know how to speak, don’t open your mouth. No one will think you’re mute.”


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    The Third Madam was like a clown who had been fooled and mocked by them. She was angry and indignant. “What did I say wrong? Fourth Brother is disrespectful. How can he bete today?”


    At this moment, Li Zecheng, who was standing at the side absent-mindedly, agreed with Third Madam and said, “He’s a poor doctor. He must be embarrassed to attend such a gathering of the wealthy. He’s hiding.”


    As soon as he finished speaking, he saw a Rolls-Royce driving over slowly.


    Everyone present was immediately dumbfounded. Not only was this car extremely expensive, but the key was that it was limited worldwide. Very few people could obtain the qualifications.


    They were either rich or noble.


    Everyone looked at the luxury car. At this moment, the passenger door opened and Li Xiaoran walked out.


    He wore veryfortable casual clothes and had unruly ck hair. Because of his flowingma bangs, he looked gentle and harmless.


    Third Madam was very unhappy when she saw Li Xiaoran. She could not help but criticize Li Xiaoran. “Fourth Brother, did you get a new car? It seems that you’ve earned money recently.”


    Li Xiaoran exined indifferently, “Oh, this car isn’t mine.”


    Li Zecheng immediately added insult to injury. “That’s true. It would not be appropriate to drive your lousy car here.”


    The mother and son both despised Li Xiaoran for being poor. Li Xiaoran was also a big talker and would not stop until he won. He immediately retorted domineeringly, “Li Zecheng, you drive a luxury car and live in a luxurious house, but what’s the use of that? You probably only have 25 cents lying in your ount every day. You’re just lying to those vain women who are greedy for money.”


    These words made Li Zecheng and his woman, Wei Xin, unable to retaliate.


    Third Madam stood up for her son and said in a strange tone, “Fourth Brother, you said that my Zecheng is poor. Isn’t this the pot calling the kettle ck? Who doesn’t know that Fourth Brother is still living in a rented house and driving a cheap car! I advise Fourth Brother not to live in a slum and dream.”


    Li Zecheng felt that his mother had helped him win back a city. He smiled smugly.


    At this moment, the driver’s door of the Rolls-Royce opened and Huo Zhou walked out elegantly.


    Everyone was dumbfounded.


    One had to know that the Huo family was the richest family in the capital. Huo Zhou, this rich second-generation heir, had a worth of hundreds of billions. It was not something a billion-dor profligate like Li Zecheng couldpare to.


    The Huo family and the Li family were rivals in the medical field. The two families rarely interacted. Moreover, Huo Zhou had always been arrogant and never bothered to attend such a private banquet.


    Why did he deign toe to the Li family banquet?


    Moreover… he actually chauffeured Li Xiaoran?


    Third Madam nudged Li Zecheng’s elbow and quickly said, “Son, why aren’t you weing President Huo?” Then she reminded Li Zecheng in a very low voice, “If you’re on the list, you’ll be able to turn the tables.”


    Li Zecheng walked towards Huo Zhou with a smile. “President Huo, this way please.”


    Not only him, but even his father and uncles also weed Huo Zhou with smiles.


    Huo Zhou rejected their kindness. “You don’t have to greet me. Xiaoran can apany me.”


    The uncles of the Li family and Li Zecheng revealed disappointed and stunned expressions.


    In their hearts, they felt that Li Xiaoran was unworthy of Huo Zhou’s favor.


    Huo Zhou whispered to Li Xiaoran, “Xiaoran, your brothers really didn’t know what’s good for them. In my opinion, the Li family’s fortunes hase to an end.”


    Li Xiaoran looked around for Qiao An. He answered casually, “That depends on whether the Huo Corporation is willing to give them a way out.”


    Huo Zhou smiled and said, “The Huo family’s pharmaceuticalpany is all yours. Whether you want to give them a way out or not is up to you.”


    Li Xiaoran did not see Qiao An, so he entered the clubhouse with Huo Zhou. At this moment, the number of guests was decreasing. Li Zecheng and his uncle followed Huo Zhou into the clubhouse.


    The atmosphere in the clubhouse was lively.


    The olddy sat in front. Perhaps because she was in high spirits, the olddy was overjoyed today. There was a mountain of gifts in front of her.


    Li Xiaoran and Huo Zhou walked side by side and looked at each other. They took out their gift cards at the same time and handed them to the olddy. “Please ept it.”


    The olddy looked shocked when she saw the two cards.


    It was understandable that Huo Zhou gave her expensive jewelry worth millions, but Li Xiaoran also gave her expensive jewelry. Its value was not lower than Huo Zhou’s. The olddy did not understand. Where did he get so much money?


    If he had the money to give gifts, why was he living in a rented apartment?