Facing Bai Yunshan's undisguised astonishment, Wu Tian smiled faintly and said, "Old Master Bai, you flatter me. I was merely lucky; I am not particularly skilled."
Wu Tian habitually used such words to be humble, and Bai Yunshan naturally did not believe him.
He continued to exclaim, "This is truly incredible. Someone like you will surely achieve great things in the future!"
Seeing Bai Yunshan praise Wu Tian so highly, Bai Haonan immediately felt a pang of jealousy.
This was because, throughout his life, Bai Yunshan had never praised him in such a manner.
Therefore, he said with envy, "Grandfather, what are you doing?"
"This brat is our family's enemy. How will everyone present view you speaking like this?"
He had originally intended to use the Bai family's reputation to remind Bai Yunshan.
However, to his surprise, upon hearing his words, Bai Yunshan let out a cold snort and said, "He is our family's enemy? Since when do I know about this?"
"He merely has a personal grievance with you, but what does he have to do with the Bai family?"
"I am not dead yet, and you think you can already represent the Bai family?"
Bai Haonan's body trembled violently, and he quickly shook his head, saying, "No, no, Grandfather, what are you saying? How would I dare?"
Bai Yunshan said, "If you don't dare, then shut your mouth!"
"I am discussing matters with Wu Tian here. What business is it of yours? Do you need to butt in?"
Bai Haonan's objective was to use Bai Yunshan to suppress Wu Tian. He never expected that not only would his scheme fail, but he would also lose face in front of everyone.
He was furious, but what could he do?
Bai Yunshan was the sky of the Bai family. Even if Bai Yunshan slapped him in public, he wouldn't dare to utter a single word.
After reprimanding Bai Haonan, Bai Yunshan smiled at Wu Tian again and asked, "Wu Tian, what is your relationship with my granddaughter?"
"If you were just classmates, you wouldn't need to go this far, would you?"
Wu Tian smiled and replied, "As for me, my relationship with Ruoqi is not that of ordinary classmates. In short, anything concerning Ruoqi, I will not stand idly by."
"Therefore, if the Bai family insists on keeping both me and Ruoqi here today, then even at the risk of offending you, I will absolutely not yield."
"Hmm..." Bai Yunshan stroked his beard.
His gaze towards Wu Tian was filled with admiration, clearly showing he was very pleased with Wu Tian.
He nodded and said, "If your relationship with my granddaughter is what I imagine, then I must re-examine our family's situation."
"After all, you have achieved such extraordinary accomplishments at such a young age. Let alone for us worldly families, even the most elite hidden spiritual sects would be eager to recruit you."
Having said that, Bai Yunshan paused, then turned to Bai Fuguo and said, "Fuguo, I heard you've been up to quite a bit of mischief. I won't pursue those matters anymore."
"But from now on, return the industries under the Southern region and the entire Western region to Ruoqi."
"Your competition can now begin anew."
"What?!" Bai Yunshan's words startled Bai Fuguo and his son.
Bai Fuguo said incredulously, "No, Father, what do you mean by this!"
"The Western region was hard-won. We are only one step away from taking the Southern region. How can you do this?"
Bai Haonan also said, "Yes, Grandfather, didn't you say you wouldn't interfere in our affairs?"
"But why are you doing this now?"
Bai Yunshan said coldly, "I have no intention of explaining to you. You just need to do as I say."
"Of course, you can choose not to listen to me, but consider the consequences yourselves."
A powerful aura emanated from Bai Yunshan, causing Bai Fuguo and his son to stiffen, unsure of what to say.
Finally, it was Bai Haonan, with his youthful impetuosity, who couldn't help but speak again, "Grandfather, I am not convinced. You are clearly favoring Bai Ruoqi!"
"I was clearly about to win, and you are making us start over. This is simply too unfair!"
Bai Yunshan did not seem angry at Bai Haonan's transgression.
He merely said indifferently, "You only *think* you are about to win, but do you truly believe you can achieve it?"
"Now that Ruoqi has the help of the Xiao family and a young genius by her side, do you really think Ruoqi lacks the strength to contend with you?"
"You don't need to talk about fairness with me. Everything I do is for the Bai family."
"And I believe that my actions are beneficial to the Bai family, which is why I have done this."
"If you believe you can overturn my decision, then show me greater capability."
"But if you lack that ability, then I advise you to behave yourself."
"Otherwise, all your resistance will only be seen as immature behavior on my part."
Bai Yunshan's speech left Bai Haonan somewhat red-faced.
However, he was still unconvinced and wanted to say something more, but at this moment, Bai Fuguo stopped him and said to Bai Yunshan:
"I understand, Father. You must have your reasons for everything you do, and we should not question them."
"We will do as you say. Let everything begin anew."
Bai Haonan couldn't believe that Bai Fuguo had surrendered so easily.
But before he could voice his disbelief, Bai Fuguo glared at him, silencing him.
Following this, although the birthday banquet continued, the atmosphere had completely changed.
Everyone was surprised by how things had unfolded, and they understood that the reason for it all was Wu Tian's intervention.
This young man had, with unimaginable strength, turned the tide of the entire situation.
It seemed that the Bai family's internal strife was far from over...
Wu Tian and Bai Ruoqi did not linger at the banquet. After Bai Yunshan left, they also departed from the Imperial Capital Grand Hotel.
Once they were outside, Bai Ruoqi was still somewhat dazed.
She looked at Wu Tian and said, "Wu Tian, can you pinch me?"
Wu Tian was taken aback, then looked at her in confusion and asked, "What did you say? Are you feverish? Why would I hit you?"
Bai Ruoqi said, "But I still feel like this is a dream..."
"How can this be? Grandfather never used to concern himself with these matters, but why has he suddenly sided with me now?"