As Su Shiwei walked to the living room entrance, a stout middle-aged man holding a handbag in his left hand and a gift box in his right appeared in everyone's sight.
“Mr. Su, long time no see!”
The middle-aged man, named Wang Jinfat, greeted Su Shiwei with a fawning smile.
He was the general manager of Suzhou Hongda Construction Engineering Company, well-known in the Suzhou construction industry, and had undertaken the construction of Su Group’s industrial park factory buildings and office towers.
The reason he secured the bid for Su Group back then was primarily due to Su Shiwei, from whom Su Shiwei had received substantial kickbacks.
“Mr. Wang, you’re here.”
Seeing that it was Wang Jinfat, Su Shiwei stopped and waited for him to approach.
“Mr. Su, we never forget those who dug the wells. My current success is all thanks to your and Su Group’s support back then. I’ve come specially today to wish Mr. Su a happy birthday!”
Wang Jinfat shook hands with Su Shiwei and said loudly.
“Let’s go inside.”
Su Shiwei tilted his head, adopting a superior demeanor.
Regardless of the fact that Wang Jinfat had gotten rich through Su Shiwei back then, judging by Wang Jinfat's current wealth and social status, he was still no match for him, so Su Shiwei naturally had to put on airs.
“Mr. Su, Jinfat wishes you a long life like the South Mountain!”
Wang Jinfat entered the living room and bowed to wish Su Yuanshan a happy birthday.
“Mr. Wang, you’re very thoughtful.” Su Yuanshan nodded slightly.
Seeing this, Zhong Gang stepped forward to take the gift from Wang Jinfat. The latter, with a smiling face, greeted the other people in the room and then discreetly left.
“Chairman Ma Xiong of Tianma Transportation Company is here!”
“Chairman Shi Chunhua of Tianshi Pharmaceuticals is here!”
“Chairman Zhang Pengfei of Hongding Entertainment Company is here!”
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After Wang Jinfat left after wishing Su Yuanshan a happy birthday, guests continued to arrive at the Su family’s ancestral home to do the same.
Among them were those who did business with Su Group, friends of Su Shiwei, friends of Su Shijie, and even the owner of an antique shop who often played with antiques with Su Shining. In total, more than a dozen people arrived.
Their net worth was all above nine figures, and a few had a net worth of several billion. While not exceptionally prominent in Sujiang, their uninvited attendance, given that Su Yuanshan wasn't holding a grand celebration for his eightieth birthday, made Su Yuanshan quite happy.
This was because it signified the official resurgence of the Su family!
At the same time, Su Shiwei's family, having shed the dejected air of recent days when Su Shiyun stole their thunder, held their heads high like proud peacocks, looking incredibly proud and spirited.
Even Su Shijie, who had nearly led the Su family to tragedy, inexplicably regained some confidence, his posture straightening unconsciously.
“The Huang family, Huang Yu is here!”
Suddenly, Su Le’s voice echoed outside the living room again.
This time, his tone was filled with shock and excitement, and his voice was much louder than when the previous guests arrived!
This was because Su Le, a notorious prodigal son in Sujiang, knew Huang Yu’s identity.
He had even tried to curry favor with Huang Yu several times without success.
“Why is the Huang family’s young master here?”
In the living room, Su Shijie was slightly surprised.
In the past, he had heard his son Su Le talk more than once about knowing Huang Yu and how good their relationship was, only to find out later that Su Le was always bragging.
Over time, Su Shijie had come to know this young master well, not only knowing his family background but also that he worked in the police force and had achieved a certain rank shortly after joining, being hailed as a rising star in the police department.
“Third Uncle, Huang Yu is my boyfriend. He’s here to wish Grandpa a happy birthday and to meet my parents.”
As soon as Su Shijie finished speaking, Su Li couldn’t wait to explain Huang Yu’s purpose, her words full of a sense of showing off.
Hmm?
Hearing Su Li’s words in astonishment, Su Shijie and his wife, Su Shining and his wife, and even Su Yuanshan, all had their pupils slightly dilated.
Because they all understood the implied meaning in Su Li’s words – the two were at the stage of discussing marriage!
“Not long from now, you’ll be drinking Xiao Li’s wedding wine!”
Su Li’s mother also spoke, showing off even more directly.
Although she knew her husband’s plan, she had always been resentful of Su Shiyun being the chairperson of Su Group and now felt a sense of vindication.
Hearing her mother Xia Hong’s words, Su Li proudly straightened her back and glanced condescendingly at Su Shiyun.
“Uncle Su, hello!”
At the same time, Huang Yu, dressed impeccably and exuding an extraordinary aura, carrying three gift boxes, arrived at the living room entrance and first greeted Su Shiwei proactively.
“Xiao Yu, I’ve heard Xiao Li mention you many times. I finally get to meet you today.” Su Shiwei said with a smile.
“Uncle Su, I have two purposes for coming here today. First, to wish Grandpa Su a happy birthday, and second, to meet you and Aunt Xia!”
As Huang Yu spoke, he opened one of the gift boxes and handed it to Su Shiwei, saying, “Uncle Su, this Hetian jade is a gift for you!”
“Xiao Yu, you’re very thoughtful. Thank you!”
Su Shiwei accepted it, laughing happily.
With his wealth, he didn’t care about a piece of Hetian jade, but Huang Yu’s respectful attitude made him very happy, and he almost certainly concluded that his daughter Su Li would become a Huang family daughter-in-law!
“Aunt Xia, this jadeite is from the south. It’s a gift for you!”
Huang Yu walked into the living room and presented another gift box to Xia Hong.
“Thank you, Xiao Yu!”
Xia Hong beamed, opening it on the spot to reveal the exquisite jadeite, a pair of bracelets.
“Sister-in-law, the quality of these bracelets is extremely high. They wouldn’t be less than a million!”
Su Shining, an expert in antiques, made this judgment at a glance.
“Oh, Xiao Yu, why are you giving Aunt such an expensive gift!”
Although Xia Hong said this, the fat on her face piled up as she smiled.
“Grandpa Su, Xiao Yu wishes you good health and longevity, and may you live forever!”
Huang Yu smiled, then bowed to wish Su Yuanshan a happy birthday, handing the last gift box in his hand to Zhong Gang.
For a moment, all eyes, including Su Yuanshan’s, fell on the gift box, except for Jiang Wuming’s family of three.
Among them, Su Li couldn’t help but ask with a show of pride, “Huang Yu, you gave Dad jade and Mom jadeite, what did you get Grandpa?”
“The birthday gift I’m giving Grandpa Su is a calligraphy piece, from the hand of the master calligrapher Qi Xinan from a hundred years ago. It’s an original!” Huang Yu said loudly.
“An original by Qi Xinan is worth at least tens of millions now!”
Upon hearing this, Su Shining exclaimed in surprise.
Su Shijie and his wife looked shocked.
Even Su Shiwei and Xia Hong were a little taken aback, but then their faces lit up with joy – the more expensive the gift Huang Yu gave, the more he cared about Su Li!
Su Li was also a bit stunned.
After all, she had been trying to get Huang Yu’s attention for quite some time. Not only did Huang Yu suddenly accept her, but he also came to their door and gave such valuable gifts to her parents and grandfather, which made her feel as if she was in a dream – happiness had come too suddenly!
“Xiao Yu, this gift is too valuable!”
Su Yuanshan was also greatly surprised by the gift.
With his experience, he naturally didn’t believe that Huang Yu was proposing to Su Li out of love, but rather because of the Su family’s resurgence!
However, in his opinion, even if the Su family managed to latch onto the Li family and fully recover, Huang Yu wouldn’t need to spend such a large sum of money to win over him and Su Li’s parents!
“Grandpa Su, this is Xiao Yu’s token of affection. As long as you like it.”
Huang Yu said generously, appearing not to begrudge the expense at all.
In fact, this was the case.
Because before Su Group’s stock price soared, he had learned a piece of information from a young master he had once followed.
The Su family would become the most powerful family in Sujiang in the future!
“Thank you, Xiao Yu. Please have a seat.”
Su Yuanshan smiled happily and gestured for Huang Yu to sit down.
“Okay, Grandpa Su.” Huang Yu nodded and then walked towards Su Li.
“Su Shiyun, you’ve been working at Su Group for two days and caused its stock price to soar, making Su Group a raw material supplier for Longteng Pharmaceuticals. Consequently, you’ve been appointed Chairperson of Su Group and have become a legend for the entire Su Group!”
Afterward, just as Huang Yu sat next to Su Li, Su Li suddenly said to Su Shiyun with a playful tone, “There’s a rumor that you have a benefactor helping you from behind the scenes. Will that benefactor who helped you be here today?”
Swish, swish, swish…
In an instant.
Everyone’s gaze, except for Jiang Wuming’s family, turned towards Su Shiyun!