The Bai family's position as a titan in the East Sea was not solely due to their commercial ventures and capital, but most importantly, their strength. As the saying goes, no matter how much capital you have, without the strength to protect it, it's as good as nothing. But the Bai family was different; they possessed the ability to defend themselves.
Thus, they held an undisputed status in the East Sea!
Most families in the East Sea followed the Bai family's lead.
"A mere Chen Fan is not worth mentioning…" Bai Tianxiong snorted, never having taken Chen Fan seriously from beginning to end.
The only one who caught his eye was the Yang family!
"Our true opponent is the Yang family!"
Bai Zhiruo said nothing more, only nodding.
Bai Yili found some logic in it and said, "Dad… at this critical juncture, for that old fox Yang Sitian to be holding a birthday banquet, doesn't it mean he doesn't put us in his eyes at all?"
Bai Tianxiong narrowed his eyes and sneered, "Whether they do or not, let them hoist themselves by their own petard on their own turf!"
"I want to see what tricks the Yang family can pull this time!"
Hearing this, Bai Yili's blood boiled. Regardless of whether the Yang family was involved with Bingqing Cosmetics or not, they would crush them into the dirt.
It would be best if they had to beg for mercy!
"The Yang family's old dog has invited many Jiangnan merchants to his birthday banquet, but excluded us. Dad… the meaning is quite clear!" Bai Yili mentioned again.
Bai Tianxiong was unfazed by this, stating indifferently, "It matters not, the banquet will ultimately become a farce for the Yang family!"
Bai Yili and Bai Zhiruo were both a little excited.
Finally, they would be able to wash away their humiliation!
With the current patriarch of the Bai family taking action, it was naturally extraordinary.
One night passed, and less than two days remained until the Yang family patriarch's birthday banquet.
Most merchants in Jiangnan Province became busy, preparing gifts for the Yang family patriarch.
Bingqing Cosmetics…
Xia Bingqing was also among the invited guests and was troubled about a gift for the Yang family patriarch. She then called Chen Fan to her office.
When Chen Fan arrived at the office, he deliberately kept a distance from Xia Bingqing.
As if guarding against a thief!
"General Manager Xia…"
Chen Fan began.
Seeing this, Xia Bingqing frowned slightly, "Why are you standing so far away?"
Chen Fan said, "I'm too handsome, I'm afraid some people might not be able to help themselves!"
It was obvious what he meant, with only the two of them in the office.
Xia Bingqing narrowed her eyes and retorted unhappily, "Can you stop being so narcissistic? Who do you think you are!"
"Do you really think I'm already so infatuated with you that I can't help myself?"
"That's your..."
"Get lost!"
Having spent more time with Chen Fan, Xia Bingqing's use of profanity became more frequent.
Chen Fan shrugged nonchalantly.
"I called you here to discuss something important!" Xia Bingqing said unhappily, "The Yang family patriarch's birthday banquet has invited Bingqing Cosmetics. What kind of gift do you think we should prepare?"
Chen Fan replied, "I don't know!"
"Speak properly…" Xia Bingqing's forehead instantly gained a few black lines.
"Old men generally like antiques and calligraphy," Chen Fan said casually.
Xia Bingqing's eyes lit up, finding Chen Fan's suggestion reasonable. "Let's go… you accompany me to buy it!"
"No refusing!"
Before Chen Fan could speak, a verbal decree came down, hitting him head-on.
To this, Chen Fan chuckled and replied, "In the end, you just want me to accompany you, right? Look at how handsome I am, tsk tsk…"