Chapter 2723 - 2725: For You, What’s a Little Suffering?
"The Central Plains Gala!"
Bai Zhi and Zhao Qiansun exchanged a glance, both visibly excited.
It’s really the right time for me to come this time, coincidentally encountering such a grand event.
"Looks like Mr. Xiao’s family knows about this gala.
Then I won’t explain further.
Mr. Xiao, please prepare, and arrive on time ten days later; it’s definitely a good opportunity for you."
Liu Yan chuckled.
"Alright, I’ll come if I’m available."
Xiao Chen directly hung up the phone.
"You brat, that’s really impolite.
It’s Liu Yan after all.
If you offend Liu Yan, not only will you be doomed, but you’ll also drag down our Bai Family."
Bai Zhi was furious.
"It’s fine, I’m on good terms with President Liu; I even saved his daughter’s life."
Xiao Chen replied casually.
"Fool, once you repay a favor, it’s gone forever!"
Bai Zhi said angrily, "Anyway, just be more mindful in the future.
Did Liu Yan just confirm he mentioned the Central Plains Tower?"
"Is the Central Plains Tower really that famous?"
Xiao Chen was puzzled.
Honestly, he didn’t know about the Central Plains Tower.
"Honey, that shows you’re a bit uninformed.
The Central Plains Tower is a landmark of the Central Plains City.
It was built by the Liu Group.
Previously, it was just a tourist attraction.
Then the Martial Artist Age arrived.
It was closed off.
And became privately owned."
Jiang Meng chuckled wryly, "The gala Liu mentioned is the biggest event in Central Plains City. The major families and clans.
And sects will all attend.
It happens once a year.
They discuss major affairs of Central Plains City.
It’s also the best opportunity for networking.
In Central Plains City, participating in the gala determines whether a family or sect can reach the top tier.
Usually, only King-Grade noble clans and sects participate.
And a few specially invited individuals.
Like Prefect Li Baiyi, Defense Army General Jiang Wuyue, and others."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Chen finally understood.
However, this gala has only been held twice, right?
This is the third time.
He isn’t interested in these matters, so it’s normal that he doesn’t know.
Bai Zhi exclaimed, "You must seize this opportunity.
It’s certainly a chance to propel you to success.
Of course.
You two young people definitely won’t manage.
So, we’ve decided to help guide you."
"That’s not right; President Liu invited Xiao Chen."
Jiang Meng frowned.
Bai Zhi looked at Jiang Meng and said, "What’s wrong with him being invited, isn’t he your husband?
Am I not your godmother?
Aren’t you willing to help your godmother?"
"But."
Jiang Meng was somewhat at a loss.
"Alright, Jiang Meng, it doesn’t matter, just bring a few more people.
I believe President Liu won’t mind.
Since godmother wants to go.
Let her go then."
Xiao Chen smiled.
"That’s sensible."
Bai Zhi glanced at Xiao Chen, finally offering him a more pleasant expression.
They chatted for a while longer.
Then Xiao Chen and Jiang Meng left.
On the way, Jiang Meng asked, "Xiao Chen, there’s no need to compromise on such matters; bringing them along is ultimately a hassle."
Xiao Chen grinned, "They are your lifesavers.
I can’t let you be caught in the middle.
Moreover, it’s a trivial matter.
The Bai Family counts as a King-Grade noble clan, they’re qualified to attend such an event."
"That’s true, but it’s quite a humiliation for you; their words are so harsh."
Jiang Meng said.
"It’s nothing; compared to before, they’re much better than Guo Ling or Jiang Yurong.
Better than the Guo Family.
At least, they just talk, and haven’t done anything too excessive.
Let them be, as long as we’re happy; don’t bother about them."
Xiao Chen smiled again.
"You’re truly broad-minded."
Jiang Meng shook her head.
The next day, the Bai family entered, carrying the money Jiang Meng had given, went shopping.
After all, they were preparing to attend the Central Plains Gala nine days later.
Unexpectedly, at a restaurant, they encountered Guo Peng and others from the Guo Family.
"Patriarch Bai!"
"Patriarch Guo!"
The two had met.
But that was before the Martial Artist Age.
Since the Martial Artist Age, the Guo Family has been doing better than the Bai Family.
But because they offended Xiao Chen, their businesses have significantly shrunk.
Their businesses are now inferior to the Bai Family’s.
"It seems like you haven’t been doing well either these years."
Bai Zhi mocked.
Previously, Guo Peng mocked her like this too.
Now she’s finally regaining face.
"We’re not doing well, but at least we have the opportunity to attend the Central Plains Gala.
Your Bai Family doesn’t have that qualification, right?"
Guo Peng retorted coldly.
"Hehe, you’re wrong.
Just yesterday, Liu Yan personally called us, inviting us to the Central Plains Gala.
Otherwise, why would we be out shopping?
You can’t attend the gala looking shabby, right?"
Bai Zhi chuckled.
"That’s impossible~!"
Guo Peng froze.
Their Guo Family barely qualifies to attend the gala.
The Bai Family just arrived in Central Plains City, yet they were invited?
How does one accept this?
"To attend the Central Plains Gala, you’re not qualified, right?"
Guo Peng frowned.
"Exactly, you don’t understand the qualifications required for the gala.
It needs to be a King-Grade noble clan or sect, and have assets over a hundred billion Gemstone Currency.
Do you have that?"
Guo Yangcheng also retorted coldly.
It’s a tough year for their family.
Because their assets definitely don’t suffice.
Most of their assets have been seized.
"Why get worked up? We don’t, but my goddaughter does."
Bai Zhi smiled and said, "You probably don’t know; my goddaughter is Jiang Meng.
She’s the chairwoman of Chenhe Group.
Coupled with our Bai Family’s King-Grade noble status.
How could Liu Yan not invite us?
As for you.
With your assets shrinking so severely.
Are you truly qualified to be invited?
I’m afraid this year you don’t qualify."
"You!"
Guo Peng was so angry he almost spat blood.
Bai Zhi hit him where it hurts.
Yet he still found it hard to believe.
This is real.
Would Liu Yan personally call Bai Zhi?
How is this possible?
"Alright, we’re done eating, goodbye."
Bai Zhi walked away gleefully.
Leaving Guo Peng so furious he smashed the table.
"Dad, don’t believe her nonsense.
Bai Zhi, what virtue or ability does she have that Liu Yan would invite her?
That’s simply a joke."
Guo Yangcheng consoled, "Bai Zhi must be angering you on purpose.
You mocked her back in the day.
Now she knows we don’t qualify this year, so she’s purposely provoking us.
The Central Plains Gala isn’t that easy to enter.
Liu Yan personally calling them? That’s even less likely.
It’s absolutely wishful thinking on their part."
"Dad, Grandpa, this thing, I’m afraid it’s true."
Guo Xiangren sighed.
"What rubbish!"
Guo Yangcheng shouted angrily.
"Exactly, how can you side with the Bai Family?"
The others were displeased.
Guo Xiangren said, "I know you’re upset.
But I saw Xiao Chen and Jiang Meng yesterday.
They’re on excellent terms with Liu Yan’s daughter, Liu Yu."