Although the Tang family is no longer as prosperous as it was in the past, this dinner was still held with great pomp.

In the present day of the empire, the old nobles need new blood, and the new nobles need more stable connections and more noble titles. The Tang family's dinner has undoubtedly become a social venue for the new and old nobles and the powerful and wealthy businessmen from all over the world. As soon as

Bai Li and Lu Zhao boarded the Emerald Star cruise ship, they attracted many people's attention.

In addition to these two handsome faces, the medal hanging on Lu Zhao's military uniform alone is enough to attract attention.

"See?" Bai Li still had the smile of the Bai Da Shao Ye on his face, but he lowered his voice and said to Lu Zhao, "I told you a long time ago that once you stand here, you will be very popular."

Lu Zhao didn't understand: "What do you mean by popular?"

Bai Li reacted, there is no popular in the empire. After thinking for a while, he said, "It means that you are a fresh flower, and anyone

who sees you will want to come over and pluck a petal from you." This description made Lu Zhao speechless. The Bai Da Shao Ye nudged him with his elbow, "So if you are surrounded later, you have to stay close to me. I will beat your parents for you."

He made a gesture of clapping a brick.

Lu Zhao had no doubt that Bai Li would do what he said. Before they got married, he had heard about the glorious history of Master Bai. This grandson was a scoundrel who could flip a table and beat someone up in front of everyone at a banquet.

However, the news was vague, and the gossip about Bai Li was quite groundless. One moment, it was said that he beat up a small noble from a subordinate star who was bullying others, and the next moment, it was said that he beat up an alpha who couldn't control his mouth and vented his anger. Anyway, Lu Zhao had heard several versions of this story.

Just when I thought of this, I saw Jiang Hao squeeze out from a group of four or five people with an awkward but polite smile on his face. When he turned to face Bai Li and Lu Zhao, he collapsed and walked over here in two or three steps: "I'm really impressed. Just a while ago, three groups of people have asked me about their children joining the army."

"Isn't that good?" As long as Jiang Hao didn't bring up bad things, Bai Li was actually willing to pay attention to him. At this moment, he was even relieved. "They only asked you for connections, but didn't think about finding a partner for you."

Jiang Hao said coldly: "They want their children to join the army, and at the same time, they can increase the time they spend with me. The original words were 'without affecting both career and love.'"

Bai Li and Lu Zhao were impressed. Bai Li said: "It was a mistake. I didn't expect the enemy's tactics to be upgraded."

"I'd better go with you guys," Jiang Hao said to Lu Zhao, "Major General Lu can also help me share my worries." They were all young military officers with bright futures, so many people came up to get close to them.

Lu Zhao shook his head: "No one usually comes to me."

He was born in a civilian family and entered the military directly when he was old enough. He basically never attended such dinners. Even if he occasionally attended one or two times, he rarely encountered the situation of being held back like Jiang Hao.

"You were just an ordinary junior officer a few years ago. These people had high standards and certainly didn't want to have anything to do with you at that time," Jiang Hao took a glass of wine from the tray in the hands of a passing waiter, put it in front of his mouth, and whispered, "Now that you're on the rise, they do want to have something to do with you, but they have to find an excuse, right?"

Lu Zhao said, "An excuse?"

After saying that, he saw Bai Li pointing at himself: "Isn't that me?"

The marriage of a military celebrity and a young nobleman naturally gave those who wanted to have something to do with Lu Zhao a breakthrough. On the day of the wedding, the presence of some military figures, including the Marshal, undoubtedly gave the small nobles who couldn't find a way into the military a new opportunity.

Bai Li saw Lu Zhao's understanding expression and smiled, "Do you think this kind of banquet is boring?"

Lu Zhao did not deny it.

At the monthly gatherings of the military corps, people could eat and drink as much as they wanted, but here everyone was dressed elegantly and even had to pay attention to their manners when drinking under the bright lights.

"You'll get used to it," Jiang Hao said with a sullen smile as he greeted several young ladies from noble families who greeted him, "We've gotten used to it a long time ago."

Bai Li also took two glasses of champagne, handed one to Lu Zhao, and said casually, "Our childhoods were all strung together by a series of gorgeous banquets."

From the moment they were born, a series of family banquets had been scheduled. Playmates in childhood are the helpers of the family in the future. Your playmates are not your playmates. Your playmates are the exchange of interests between adults.

Banquets are not banquets. Banquets are maps full of passages. If you want to go down a certain path, just find the person who can give you the way.

"Forget it now," Jiang Hao couldn't help but slap Bai Li in the face. "Your old man is really mean. You ruined so many banquets in your adolescence. You ruined them with your front foot and then he chased you and beat you with your back foot. Then he disappeared while beating you - both of you ran away! Who in the aristocratic circle doesn't know about this!"

Bai Li didn't have time to cover his mouth, so Jiang Hao blurted out everything.

Lu Zhao laughed out loud. He had never met Mr. Bai. This deceased military legend had been fighting and cruising everywhere in his early years, and rarely enjoyed himself on the main planet. When his partner died, he was still floating in the universe and had no time to land. It was only when Miss Bai, now Mrs. Tang, needed to be raised by her family that he gradually shifted the focus of his work back to the main planet.

Even so, Mr. Bai also spent most of his time working. Later, when Bai Li was born, he completely put down his career and concentrated on training the only heir of this generation of the family.

So that's how he trained.

"Xianhua, don't listen to this grandson's nonsense," Bai Li pushed Jiang Hao aside and quickly changed the subject, "Banquets are quite boring, but we can have fun!"

He shook the box in his hand, and the beautifully packaged gift box was quite conspicuous under the lights of the banquet hall.

Lu Zhao felt a headache when he saw the box, but he resisted the urge to snatch the small box from Bai Li in front of so many people. Jiang Hao

also took a look at the box after shaking it, and was quite surprised: "Great, Major General Bai, you finally remembered to prepare a gift this year, why didn't you put it in the gift storage over there?" Jiang

Hao couldn't change his habit of addressing Bai Li for a while, so he still called Bai Li Major General.

Bai Li was too lazy to correct it. He weighed the box in his hand and said, "Gifts must be delivered in person to show sincerity." He paused and asked, "Where is that bastard Tang Xiao?" He

changed his words very abruptly in the middle of his sentence. Lu Zhao and Jiang Hao each took a sip of champagne and pretended not to hear. Jiang Hao pointed with his hand and said, "Look for him wherever there are a lot of people."

He looked up and saw Tang Xiao standing in the center of the crowd. Mrs. Tang was wearing a high-necked, long-sleeved dress. She was holding his arm and smiling gently and appropriately.

The news that the royal family would attend this dinner party came out a few days ago, which made many nobles and wealthy businessmen who originally planned to deal with it casually change their minds and even changed their gifts. Before the royal family showed up, many people who came to inquire about the news had gathered around Tang Xiao and his wife.

Situ and Si Dong boarded the boat earlier than Bai Li and the others. They had already greeted Tang Xiao and squeezed out with great effort.

Although they could not compare with the Tang and Bai families in terms of their existence time, the two brothers of the Si family were not bad in terms of their background. They had to deal with some "enthusiastic people" who were eager to ask about their relationship status halfway through.

As soon as Situ had time to walk out, he saw Bai Li and Lu Zhao walking this way, and hurried over to stop Bai Li: "Well, there are a lot of people here, why don't you go later?"

Before Bai Li could say anything, Jiang Hao stretched his head to take a look and said, "Go later."

This time Lu Zhao also heard something wrong in the tone of the two people, and looked up and saw the two people standing closest to Tang Xiao. They looked familiar, weren't they Gao Ye and his father, Mr. Gao?

Because of Lu Zhao, Bai Li beat Gao Ye, and although this matter was not made public, Jiang Hao and Situ knew about it. Situ learned this from Bai Li. He didn't ask specifically, but he knew that Bai Li and the Gao family were at odds. The Gao family hated Lu Zhao because of the military riots, so he was here to stop Bai Li so that he wouldn't be embarrassed.

Jiang Hao and Situ tried to persuade him for a long time before they saw Bai Li finally take action.

Bai Li looked at Lu Zhao and said, "Xianhua, you have to fight for the good show yourself."

"Well," Lu Zhao adjusted his cuffs and said lightly, "They have to go around me." After

the two finished speaking, they didn't wait for Jiang Hao and Situ to persuade them again, and they walked forward.

Under the bright and dazzling lights, Bai Li and Lu Zhao walked towards the magnificent center where nobles and wealthy businessmen gathered.

Tang Xiao had a good time these days. Because of this dinner, those families that had gradually lost some of their feelings after his father's death began to get in touch with the Tang family again. He seemed to have returned to the glorious years of his youth.

It felt great to be surrounded by people and standing under the lights. Tang Xiao felt Mrs. Tang's soft body pressed tightly against him. He knew that he was her floating board, her life-saving straw, and the God who dominated her. From this omega with a noble surname, Tang Xiao could get the pleasure of being high above and in control of everything that he wanted.

He felt that when Tang Kaiyuan returned to the main planet, the future of the Tang family would be bright. By then, he would not only get this sense of control from Mrs. Tang, but the Tang family would stand higher.

This smug feeling did not last long, as it was interrupted by Bai Li's half-smile.

Young Master Bai still had that nonchalant look, and although his every move could not be said to be reckless, it was still far from the decorum that the nobles had always pursued.

Despite this, he and Lu Zhaoyi still attracted everyone's attention when they walked over.

"Hey, Mr. Tang," Bai Li shouted loudly before he even got close, "You are dressed really well today!"

The dress Tang Xiao wore today was obviously finely crafted and expensive. In order to make his image more eye-catching, Mr. Tang had been hungry for several days and had eaten a lot to make himself look a little more elegant.

The nobles around knew the way Master Bai spoke and acted, so when they heard him speak, they all shut up and watched the excitement. Lu Zhao and Bai Li walked side by side and nodded to Tang Xiao and Madam Tang, saying

, "Congratulations." Mrs. Tang had not taken her eyes away from Bai Li since he appeared. She stared at him intently. She only reacted after hearing the word "congratulations". She smiled softly and said, "Thank you, Major General Lu Zhao." " Mr. Bai, Major General Lu," Tang Xiao adjusted his collar and straightened his back a little, "Thank you Mr. Bai for the compliment just now." Bai Li waved his hand, "Isn't that too formal? This dress of yours must have cost a lot of money to make, right? I guess there are not many masters in the main planet who can make such a workmanship." Everyone nodded in agreement after hearing this. It was rare for Tang Xiao to hear compliments from Bai Li, and he said dazedly, "Not bad, not bad." "Clothes make the man, saddles make the horse, you put this outfit on, hey," Bai Li raised a thumb, "You are a man!" Everyone: "Indeed, indeed." Everyone: "...wait, why is this exaggeration not quite right?" Tang Xiao's face turned red and black, and finally stopped at purple. He uttered from between his teeth: "Mr. Bai's exaggeration is still so... unique." Lu Zhao clenched his fist to cover his mouth and coughed lightly to stop laughing. This grandson has to take several detours to scold people, and he will not be satisfied until he takes a group of people into the pit together. From the corner of his eye, he saw that Mrs. Tang also turned her head, and at an angle where Tang Xiao could not see, she covered her lips with one hand, lowered her eyes and tried to suppress the corners of her mouth. Lu Zhao didn't have a deep impression of this Madam Tang. After he was transferred to the main star, he didn't have much contact with the Tang family. He only went to the Tang family's old house a few times, and basically only met Tang Xiao. Occasionally, he met Madam Tang once or twice, and what remained in his memory was just a gentle and gentle shadow. When he met her again today, from the first sight of Madam Tang, Lu Zhao felt that genetics was really amazing. Bai Li actually looks more like Madam Tang, especially her eyes. The subtle tenderness and sweetness at the end of her eyes is unforgettable. But Madam Tang's eyes no longer have much light. Maybe it's because of her age. She looks a little tired and timid. The action of holding Tang Xiao's arm is like a silk thread growing on him, weak and powerless. When she opens her mouth, she doesn't resemble Bai Li at all. Lu Zhao couldn't understand how a couple like Tang Xiao and Mrs. Tang could give birth to a son as arrogant as Bai Li. But when Mrs. Tang turned her head and snickered, Lu Zhao actually found some shadows of Bai Li's snickering after doing something on the Star Network. "Mr. Bai, after not seeing you for such a long time, you still speak and act in such a unique way." Mr. Gao's voice brought Lu Zhao back to his senses. He was looking at Bai Li, with a smile on his face but no kindness in his eyes. "I have been educating my son recently, asking him to learn from Mr. Bai and not to be bullied and pay attention to the noble qualities and not be willing to fight back." These words were said vaguely, and the people around him didn't know the real situation and were confused. Jiang Hao and Situ, who had squeezed in out of worry, got furious when they heard this. How could your mother talk like that? It was obviously their son who was beaten for talking badly, but they were said to be well-mannered and not to compete with the uncultured ones! The two of them couldn't help but want to step forward to block, but were stopped by Si Dong one by one. Lu Zhao looked back and heard Si Dong whisper, "Don't interfere with Brother Li's performance." Turning his head again, he saw Bai Li stroking his chin and glancing at Mr. Gao for several times, and hesitantly said, "You have a son?" Good guy, the others have been waiting for him to speak for a long time, and this is what he said.

Mr. Gao couldn't hold back his smile, and pulled Gao Ye, who was silent, over to the side: "Mr. Bai's memory is not very good. You met Gao Ye some time ago. Don't you remember?"

Bai Li's eyes glided over Gao Ye, and turned to look at Lu Zhao: "Do you know him?"

"Yes," Lu Zhao said lightly under the eyes of everyone flashing their own thoughts, "You also know him, you have fought."

Mr. Gao: "..."

Bai Li suddenly realized: "Oh, oh, I didn't recognize him."

Lu Zhao followed up: "Maybe the blood covered his face, you can't remember clearly."

Jiang Hao and Situ Bu walked forward.

The two of them began to cover their faces and retreat, unable to listen anymore.

People around were talking about it. Tang Xiao's face was not very good. He said in a cold voice: "Mr. Bai, please pay attention to your words."

Bai Li ignored him and walked over to pat Gao Ye on the shoulder: "Brother, why didn't you say earlier that your father was Mr. Gao?"

Gao Ye was very disgusted with Bai Li's actions. He moved, but his shoulder was pinched by Bai Li so hard that he could only frown and say "hmm" impatiently.

Bai Li turned around and said to Lu Zhao happily: "Lu Zhao, did you hear me? I always thought this kid had no father!"

After saying this, the nobles immediately fell silent.

In the entire magnificent banquet hall, on this luxurious and grand Emerald Star, only Bai Li could wear luxurious clothes, with that handsome and bold face, and curse the loudest street.

"Fuck you..." Gao Ye was forced to get angry, and just as he clenched his fist to hit Bai Li in the face, he shuddered under the pressure of Bai Li's pheromones.

He was an alpha who had been defeated by Bai Li once, and even though he was furious, his memory and body still remembered the pain of the last time. Fear is the emotion that is most easily imprinted in the depths of a person's mind.

Bai Li released the hand that was pinching his shoulder and patted Gao Ye's face: "Look, your face looks better without blood, right?"

Gao Ye moved his feet, but did not step forward, but took a small step back.

"Bai Li!" Tang Xiao was the first to come back to his senses. He endured the provocation of the alpha pheromone that was much higher in level than his own. "Today is your mother--" Bai Li's eyes swept over him, and he immediately changed his words, "It's my wife's birthday. Everyone is here to celebrate. Don't make it unpleasant."

Bai Li sneered, and before he opened his mouth, he heard Lu Zhao's cold voice: "Mr. Tang."

Everyone couldn't help but look at this young major general. He rarely appeared in such occasions. This was the first time he appeared in such an occasion with Bai Li after getting married.

Lu Zhao called a waiter and handed Bai Li a disinfectant tissue for hand cleaning.

Bai Li reacted for two seconds before taking it with a playful smile and wiping the hand that had just patted Gao Ye.

"Mr. Tang," Lu Zhao continued, "Bai Li and I have made time to celebrate, please don't make us unhappy."

It was quiet all around, and only the laughter of people who were still drinking and chatting outside and didn't know what was going on could be heard.

Tang Xiao's face was very ugly, and he subconsciously wanted to ask what it meant. He glanced at the faces of Gao's father and son, and saw the angry but slightly guilty expressions, and his heart skipped a beat.

Originally, he just habitually annoyed Bai Li with a few words, but now Lu Zhao spoke, Tang Xiao could guess that Lu Zhao was not very satisfied with the Gao family, even if he didn't know the inside story. He couldn't help but feel a little regretful. He shouldn't have rejected the face of a major general in the military for a small noble who was not presentable.

Tang Xiao was forced to slow down his tone and smiled, "Of course, of course."

He poked Mrs. Tang inconspicuously, blaming her for being dull and not knowing how to smooth things over for him. Mrs.

Tang was hit, and she subconsciously shrank her shoulders, and soon smiled again: "It is my honor to invite Mr. Bai and Major General Lu. Don't stand here, everyone, we have specially prepared a variety of delicious food and specialties from the affiliated stars. The Emerald Star will set sail soon, and I hope everyone can have a delicious and wonderful night."

The noble merchants around nodded in thanks. Mrs. Tang has always had a good reputation in the noble circle. After a few words, the tense atmosphere just now relaxed a lot. Gao's father and son took advantage of the situation and said nothing with a gloomy face, just staring at Lu Zhao.

"I almost forgot," Bai Li didn't intend to shut up, and casually handed the gift box in his hand forward, "Gift."

In the past, when Tang's family held a banquet to celebrate his birthday, Bai Li either didn't attend or came empty-handed. It was rare to see him prepare a gift, and Tang Xiao was quite surprised: "You are angry, Mr. Bai."

Mrs. Tang's face flashed with excitement, and her pair of originally dead eyes became a little watery. She looked at Tang Xiao's face and hurriedly reached out to take Bai Li's gift box: "Thank you, I like it very much!"

"Don't be in a hurry to thank, open it and take a look first." Bai Li said, "In addition to the gift for Mrs. Tang, I also prepared a small gift for Mr. Tang."

Tang Xiao and his wife were stunned for a moment and looked at each other. Mrs. Tang opened the gift box at Tang Xiao's signal, and the people who had already dispersed were attracted to come over to take a look.

Inside the box was a plain silver necklace with a small silver cherry blossom in the middle and a small sparkling diamond inlaid

in the center. There was also a small bag of things whose contents were unknown. A small bow was tied on it with a small ribbon and the packaging was quite fancy. There was also a small note underneath.

Mrs. Tang picked up the necklace with her fingertips trembling. Her eyes were red and she choked up a little when she spoke: "Thank you, Mr. Li... Mr. Bai, I like it very much, really like it."

The necklace was simple in workmanship and plain in style. Compared with other people's gifts, it was unremarkable.

There were some small discussions around, and no one understood why Mrs. Tang was so excited.

Lu Zhao glanced at Bai Li, moved his lips, and said nothing.

He knew that Mrs. Tang's name was Bai Ying.

Once an omega gets married, how many people can remember her name?

Tang Xiao picked up the small bag wrapped with a ribbon and rolled it with his hand out of curiosity. Looking at the small note again, there was a line of small words written on it: B17 is a special product of Star. After taking it, you can keep your complexion radiant and bring you back to the youth experience.

"..." Tang Xiao felt quite subtle.

He turned the small note over and saw a few words written on the back: Mrs. Tang's 50th birthday party, we had a great time, and hope it will be the same today.

Tang Xiao felt his nose began to hurt again.

When Mrs. Tang was 50 years old, Bai Li had a big fight at the banquet. The first punch hit him in the face, and Tang Xiao couldn't get off the ground for a long time.

This note broke Tang Xiao's carefree state in the past few days, and he fell back to the ground.

Tang Xiao hesitated for a moment, but still opened the package, took out a small bag of snacks, and looked at Bai Li: "What is this?"

Situ, who was standing behind Bai Li, took a look and immediately lowered his head and cursed: "Damn it."

"Snacks," Bai Li smiled, "It's poisonous, do you dare to eat it?"

Mrs. Tang felt Tang Xiao shaking all over, just like his reaction before getting angry every time. She subconsciously raised her hand to cover her face, and her long-sleeved clothes were pulled with the movement, and Lu Zhaomin saw the bruises covering her snow-white arms.

Even though he knew that Bai Li would not do anything at this time, Tang Xiao still felt extremely angry. He almost immediately thought of Mr. Bai's face. He had also asked similar questions with a fake smile, watching him feel uneasy, admiring his hesitation and laughing at his cowardice.

He tore open the package and swallowed it in one gulp.

Bai Li grabbed Lu Zhao, put his hand on Situ's shoulder and turned around and ran: "He was fooled, he was fooled!"

Although Jiang Hao and Si Dong didn't understand what was going on, they immediately opened their legs and ran after Tang Xiao after hearing his earth-shaking cough and Mrs. Tang's scream.

They were running and laughing, like a few silly dogs, out of place at the banquet, but very happy because of it.

And immoral.