Tang Qi was driving a Ferrari worth five million yuan. Sitting in such a luxury car, Wu Tian felt like he was dreaming.
It was already mealtime, and the two of them went directly to Hongfu Grand Hotel.
Hongfu Grand Hotel was one of the top hotels in the county, and ordinary people could not afford to dine there.
Tang Qi's family had booked the entire hotel for the day, so people coming and going were all guests for the birthday celebration.
These people were all big shots in the county. The men were wearing suits, and the women were wearing elegant dresses that accentuated their figures. It was a level Wu Tian could not usually access.
Wu Tian followed Tang Qi into the hotel.
As expected of a grand hotel, the decor was luxurious and magnificent. To Wu Tian, who had not seen much of the world, it was quite astonishing.
The banquet hall was bustling with activity. People coming and going greeted Tang Qi, and Tang Qi responded politely.
However, when they looked at Wu Tian, they all showed expressions of confusion.
Wu Tian was wearing clothes from a street stall, completely out of place in this setting.
How could someone like him be walking with Tang Qi?
As they walked, a man in luxurious attire suddenly emerged from the crowd.
This man was around thirty years old, holding a glass of red wine.
He flashed a playful smile at Tang Qi and said, "Sister, why are you so late?"
Upon seeing him, Tang Qi's smile immediately vanished.
She said coldly, "I went out to buy a gift for Grandpa. It's not too late, is it?"
The man glanced at the gift box in Tang Qi's hand. "So you went to prepare a gift. What gift did you prepare? Let your brother have a look."
Tang Qi remained indifferent. "This is a gift for Grandpa. Why should I show it to you?"
The man shrugged. "If you don't want to show it, then don't. Anyway, no matter how you perform, you won't be able to beat me in the end."
He revealed a sinister smile. "Cherish your last moments. After some time, your position as general manager will change hands."
Tang Qi's beautiful eyes showed a flash of anger. She said coldly, "That remains to be seen if you have the ability."
The man said nothing, and turned to leave.
Watching the man's retreating back, Wu Tian frowned and said, "Who is this guy? Why does he make me so angry?"
Tang Qi replied, "His name is Tang Fei. He is my cousin and also the general manager of the company. He has always wanted to inherit the company. Once he gets his hands on it, he will kick our family out."
"So that's how it is," Wu Tian mused, stroking his chin. He didn't say anything more.
The banquet continued to proceed with great liveliness. Wu Tian ate quite a few high-end pastries with Tang Qi and felt that the trip was indeed worthwhile.
At this moment, someone by the stage shouted, "Next, we invite Grandpa Tang to the stage!"
The crowd immediately quieted down, and then erupted into warm applause.
Amidst the applause, an old man in a Zhongshan suit, leaning on a dragon-headed cane, walked onto the stage.
This old man was Tang Qingshan, the founder of Tangren Food and Beverage, and a highly respected figure.
He gave a speech to the guests on stage, and then it was time for the gift-giving ceremony.
Tang Qi suddenly became nervous. She whispered to Wu Tian, "Wu Tian, is it really okay?"
Wu Tian, eating a pastry, said confidently, "Don't worry, it's one hundred percent fine!"
According to protocol, as the elder brother, Tang Fei should be the first to present his gift.
He carried the gift box and bowed to Tang Qingshan with a smile, "I wish Grandpa boundless fortune and longevity. This is a small token of my affection. Please do not find it wanting."
Tang Fei's gift box had a transparent plastic film, through which the contents of the box could be seen.
Tang Qingshan's old eyes widened. At this moment, even he, a man of vast experience, could not help but be greatly astonished!
"This is... a Soul Returning Grass?"
His eyes trembled as he looked at Tang Fei. "How do you have something like this?"
Soul Returning Grass?!
Upon hearing Tang Qingshan's words, everyone in the audience erupted in an uproar. Some almost dropped their wine glasses onto the red carpet.
Tang Qi's face also turned pale, unable to believe her ears.
Soul Returning Grass was the number one medicinal herb in the world. It was said to have the effect of bringing the dead back to life, and only a few could be found worldwide. Countless wealthy businessmen yearned for it, but how could it be in Tang Fei's hands?
Tang Fei smiled slightly. "That's right, Grandpa. This is Soul Returning Grass. I know a good friend who specializes in mining Soul Returning Grass. I heard he had some stock, so I bought it back at all costs."
"So that's how it is," Tang Qingshan said, beaming with joy. "Fei'er, you are truly my good grandson! Having a grandson like you is simply the blessing of our Tang family!"
The people below the stage also praised him:
"Indeed, Young Master Tang Fei is too amazing!"
"He can even get his hands on Soul Returning Grass. His abilities are heaven-defying!"
"In the future, under Young Master Tang Fei's leadership, the Tang family will surely become the fifth largest super family!"
Hearing everyone's praise, Tang Fei felt very proud. He smiled and said, "You are too kind, everyone. This is just a small gift. I heard that my sister's gift is even more outstanding than mine!"
There was a gift better than Soul Returning Grass?!
Everyone was stunned, and their gazes all turned towards Tang Qi.
Tang Qi suddenly felt embarrassed. She never dreamed that Tang Fei would produce something like Soul Returning Grass. Now that Tang Fei was setting her up for a fall, with just the painting in her hand, how could she possibly be Tang Fei's opponent?
Tang Fei saw Tang Qi's embarrassment at a glance. Feeling that victory was within his grasp, he began to elevate Tang Qi even further:
"Sister, why aren't you speaking?"
"Didn't you say you prepared the best gift for Grandpa? Then take it out and let everyone have a good look!"
"This, I..." Tang Fei's push made Tang Qi even more at a loss for what to do. She knew Tang Fei was framing her. Even if she had brought a gift worth hundreds of millions, it would pale in comparison to Soul Returning Grass. Moreover, her gift was actually quite ordinary. She felt she was finished. If this continued, Tangren Food and Beverage would definitely belong to Tang Fei.
To add insult to injury, Tang Fei directly snatched Tang Qi's gift box. He chuckled and said, "Sister, don't hide good things. Take them out for everyone to see!" With that, he actually tore open the packaging and revealed the oil painting to everyone!
"An oil painting?"
Seeing this, Tang Fei became even happier, as if the oil painting in his hand was something hilarious. He said mockingly, "Sister, this oil painting of yours doesn't seem very good, does it? If a gift like this is considered a good gift, then your standards are too low, aren't they?"
Tang Qingshan's expression immediately turned displeased, and he let out a cold snort. Although he didn't say anything, anyone could tell how dissatisfied he was at that moment.
Whispers immediately began to ripple through the crowd:
"Is this the young lady of the Tang family? Dressed so beautifully, but so stingy."
"Indeed, if the Tang family falls into her hands, it will probably go bankrupt!"
Those sarcastic remarks, upon reaching Tang Qi's ears, made her expression even more grim. She stood on the stage, so helpless, almost on the verge of tears.
Seeing this, Wu Tian sighed and raised his arm high:
"Wait a moment! I have something to say!"