All eyes were immediately drawn to the large box of gifts. Several men in black suits were standing guard beside it.
The gift box was quite unique; everyone present was of some standing and immediately recognized it as the packaging of Yushuzhai in the capital.
Yu Shu Zhai specializes in all kinds of medicinal supplements, which are extremely expensive. A small box can cost millions, making them unaffordable for ordinary people.
Even if you have money, you may not have the channels, and even if you do have the channels, you may not be willing to buy them. They are generally reserved for the four major families in the capital.
Only members of the four major families can buy without batting an eye.
In Yancheng, there are wealthy people who want to buy them as gifts, but without connections, they simply cannot place an order.
Everyone looked at the box piled high with gift boxes, which looked to be no less than twenty, and their expressions varied.
When did the Shi family establish connections with the four major families of Beijing?
Mr. Shi, that's definitely not Shi Jingguo. The only person who's hosting this banquet today is the young master of the Shi family, isn't he?
People below started to whisper among themselves. It was said that the young master of the Shi family and the second young master of the Fu family in the capital were classmates and seemed to have a good relationship. Could this gift have been given by the second young master of the Fu family?
The people who came here today are not only giving face to the Shi family, but also some who have heard that the young master of the Fu family will be there. They rarely run into people from the four major families, and they all want to take advantage of the Shi family's banquet to meet him.
Even just being able to say hello is a bonus.
Su Kaiyue had her own ulterior motives when inviting people. For those who couldn't usually be invited, she would hint that the Fu family would be there, so most of them would come.
Shi Yan did not tell Su Kaiyue that Fu Xiuhan had explicitly refused to come. He only told Su Kaiyue that Fu Xiuhan had something to do that day and might not be able to come. Even if he could come, he might be very late.
Su Kaiyue was still very happy. As long as people could come, it didn't matter whether they came early or late.
Su Kaiyue saw the bodyguards standing at the entrance of the banquet hall and quickly walked over with a smile.
"Did the young master of the Fu family send you to deliver this?"
"This is so thoughtful. Young Master Fu and my youngest son are classmates. He said he would come later, but I didn't expect the gift to arrive first."
"You are all bodyguards for the Fu family, right? You've worked hard. Come in and have a seat, let's have a meal together."
"Shi Yan, come here and take this gift."
Su Kaiyue's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but loud enough for everyone attending the banquet to hear.
Su Kaiyue felt proud to be associated with her son's good relationship with the heirs of the four major families.
Shi Yan was overjoyed that Fu Xiuhan had sent such an expensive birthday gift after refusing to attend his birthday party.
As expected, Fu Xiuhan's previous indifference was only temporary; he still cared about him.
Shi Yan walked over, about to say something like "Thank you, you've worked hard," when the bodyguard in front of him suddenly frowned.
He picked up the greeting cards on the gift list, looked at them, and said, "I'm sorry, these gifts shouldn't be for you."
Shi Yan paused slightly as he was about to sign for the package. Su Kaiyue, also surprised by the sudden turn of events, asked, "Was it sent by the young master of the Fu family?"
"Yes, Young Master Fu asked us to send it over."
"That makes sense. Your young master and my son are good friends. Today is my son's birthday, so these must be birthday gifts."
The bodyguard standing at the front asked, "What's your son's name?"
Su Kaiyue paused for a moment before replying, "Shi Yan, you can call your young master and ask."
"No need, we've made a mistake. These gifts aren't for you. We must have come to the wrong place."
The bodyguards were about to carry the gift box away when Su Kaiyue became anxious.
With so many prominent people watching from behind, all paying attention to her movements, they were all marveling at how she had managed to establish a connection with the Fu family. How could she possibly run away with all the gifts that had been delivered to her?
“You didn’t go to the wrong place, it’s for my son.” Su Kaiyue stopped her.
“Madam, we made a mistake. We’re sorry. The greeting card is addressed to Mr. Shi Qianshi, a good friend of Young Master Fu. Your son’s name is Shi Yan, so it’s not him.”
"We just received a message from our young master. He's upstairs. Sorry to bother you, but we'll be leaving now if there's nothing else."
After speaking, the bodyguards quickly carried the gift box away and went upstairs.
The scene was quiet for a while, then a noisy discussion broke out from behind.
When Su Kaiyue heard Shi Qian's name, she was momentarily dazed. Was Shi Qian her good-for-nothing son?
Why did Shi Qian suddenly become so close to Fu Xiuhan?
Su Kaiyue had known before that the young master of the Fu family disliked Shi Qian very much, and was closer to Shi Yan at school.
If he really is his good-for-nothing son, then what he just saw in the elevator was indeed Shi Qian.
It's Shi Qian's birthday today too, and it's upstairs. How does he have the money to buy such an expensive banquet hall?
Su Kaiyue asked Shi Yan what was going on, but Shi Yan shook his head and said he didn't know either.
Shi Yan was in a state of confusion. When Fu Xiuhan rejected him, he said he was busy. Was the thing he said he had something to do just to celebrate Shi Qian's birthday?
Shi Yan's hands were clenched tightly, his palms almost bleeding from his fingernails.
Su Kaiyue looked at the departing bodyguard with some embarrassment, but still forced herself to remain calm and turned back onto the stage.
"The wrong gift was sent. I guess Shi Yan's gift is coming up later and hasn't arrived yet. Let's start with the speech."
Su Kaiyue nudged Shi Yan, signaling him to go back and continue speaking.
Although Shi Yan was in turmoil, he showed no sign of it on his face. He forced himself to remain calm and began to speak, but halfway through his sentence, there was another noise at the door.
The commotion was quite significant, once again attracting everyone's attention.
Four or five people arrived, each carrying a gift box.
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