Hongcheng Hospital!
Xiao Yan rushed over and threw a suit to Xiao Lei, saying, “Change your clothes and follow me!”
"Dad, I'm injured and recovering. Where are we going?"
Xiao Lei asked with a puzzled expression.
"I'll take you to a banquet!" Xiao Yan said.
"No, I have a broken arm and am currently recovering. What kind of banquet would I be able to attend?"
Xiao Lei heard this and immediately lost interest.
He's attended quite a few banquets, nothing but eating, drinking, praising each other, and having to wear a suit so stiffly. He wouldn't want to go at all.
"You damn fool, do you know who hosted this banquet? It was the oldest and most influential families in Hongcheng, all of them were there! This time, I want you to perform well. In the future, all the Xiao family's assets will be handed over to you. Don't let me down..."
Xiao Yan slapped Xiao Lei on the head and said.
Upon hearing it was an ancient banquet, Xiao Lei dared not say another word. He hurriedly changed his clothes, but with one arm missing, Xiao Lei couldn't change them himself!
"Where's your girlfriend? She isn't here to take care of you, where did she go? Tell her to come and help you change. We're meeting at the Tycoon Hotel at 11 am. Don't be late, I have other things to do!"
Xiao Yan left after he finished speaking!
Xiao Lei looked at the time, didn't dare to delay, and called Geng Shanshan back directly!
…………
By half past ten in the morning, luxury cars were already lining up outside the entire Rich Mansion Hotel. Leading figures from both the political and business worlds had arrived early!
They greeted each other one by one, and then, holding the invitations in their hands, they walked into the hotel one after another!
But those who accompanied the family could only wait outside the hotel.
Gu Wentian invited only the leaders of each family or department to this banquet, in order to reduce the number of attendees. He was afraid that too many people would make things chaotic. Chen Ping felt annoyed by it!
Xiao Lei arrived with one arm supported, Geng Shanshan assisting him. Seeing so many bigwigs at the scene, Geng Shanshan's heart was pounding with excitement!

"You just stand here properly, don't cause any trouble, these people who came this time aren't ordinary!"
Xiao Yan addressed Xiao Lei earnestly.
"Dad, I'm not going in?"
Xiao Lei was completely dumbfounded. He was called over but wasn't allowed to go in!
"Nonsense, this banquet invites heads of families or high-ranking officials. What qualification do you have?"
Xiao Yan glared at Xiao Lei and said.
Xiao Lei immediately became unhappy: "You won't let me in, you called me here for what? I'm going to be sunburnt to death!"
Listening to Xiao Lei's words, Xiao Yan really wanted to kick him twice. There were so many people waiting outside, weren't they all fools?
This is a rare and valuable opportunity. Making more connections can be beneficial for the development of one's company. It's a pity that Xiao Lei only cares about eating, drinking, playing, and doesn't consider other things.
"Remember this, if I come out and can't see you, your allowance for the next six months is cut!"
Xiao Yan threatened Xiao Lei, he was truly afraid that if Xiao Lei wasn't happy, he would run back home!
Upon hearing that he would be cut off from his allowance for half a year, Xiao Lei trembled with fear and nodded repeatedly: “I won’t leave, I’ll stay here!”
Xiao Yan walked confidently into the hotel, while Xiao Lei and Geng Shanshan could only bask in the sun at the entrance!
At this time, Chen Ping and Su Yuqi also arrived!
"Wait for me here, I'll make some arrangements. We'll sneak in through the back door later!"
After getting off the bus, Su Yuxi said to Chen Ping.
Chen Ping nodded.
Su Yuqi went to make arrangements, while Chen Ping stood there somewhat bored. All these people who came were from the upper echelons of society, and Chen Ping didn't know any of them. He could only idly fiddle with his phone out of boredom.
With sharp eyes, Geng Shanshan immediately spotted Chen Ping. Seeing that Chen Ping was unbothered and playing with his phone, Geng Shanshan couldn't help but sneer.
"Hey, isn't that Chen Ping? He doesn't even deserve to be at this banquet!"
Geng Shanshan whispered to Xiao Lei.

(Editor in charge：novels of ken follett)