"Congratulations, patriarch."
When Cui Rui came out, everyone who was sitting around stood up to congratulate him.
Everyone was chattering away, saying all sorts of things.
However, neither Xu Ningbing nor Xu Mu got up.
Cui Rui naturally noticed this, but he didn't pay it any mind.
He said with a smile, "Thank you all for coming. Actually, as old friends, some of you should know that my birthday is not on this day."
Everyone around was listening attentively; Cui Rui's birthday celebration had indeed been brought forward.
"Let me tell you the reason: it's because my birthday happens to be the day my granddaughter gets married."
As Cui Rui spoke, he placed his hand on Cui Nannan's shoulder.
Everyone present was a shrewd old fox. Upon hearing this, they all turned to look at the man on Cui Rui's other side.
Judging from their appearance, the other party is no ordinary person.
"How could an old man like me compete with my granddaughter's wedding date? So I'm moving it up a few days."
Cui Rui said with a smile, "Let me introduce you. This is the grandson of the Grand Elder of the Demon Sword Sect."
Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped in surprise.
Merchants at their level, though unaware of what the Demon Sword Sect was, could attest from the name that it must be a sect.
Sects are above hidden families, I never expected the Cui family to be able to get on their good side.
In the future, even a powerful family like the Qin family in Jiangnan will likely be unable to rival the Cui family.
"Hello everyone, my name is Peng Huihuang, a member of the Demon Sword Sect. Nannan and I fell in love at first sight. After we got married, the affairs of the Cui family became the affairs of our Demon Sword Sect."
Peng Huihuang's tone was calm, but it was full of intimidation: "Anyone who dares to touch a hair on the Cui family's head, our Demon Sword Sect will make their lives a living hell!"
Cui Rui's smile was so wide it seemed to split his mouth.
Everyone present understood that the situation in Jiangnan was about to change.
Cui Yun Shen then turned his gaze to Xu Mu. The Cui family was about to soar to great heights; what could the Xu family possibly use to fight against him?
Xu Ningbing suddenly realized why the Cui family dared to make such blatant threats; they had found a new backer.
Xu Mu then turned his gaze to Wu Tian in the distance, who was sitting alone at the table, drinking red wine.
"Haha! Everyone, please sit down. The food will be served soon. We can have another meal at my granddaughter's wedding."
Cui Rui gestured for everyone to sit down.
However, at that moment, several businessmen approached Xu Ningbing.
"Mr. Xu, our company has recently encountered some problems and has decided to terminate our cooperation with your Xu family. Don't worry, we will not shortchange you on the penalty for breach of contract."
"Ms. Xu, our company feels the same way; we no longer wish to cooperate with you."
...
Xu Ningbing spoke with five companies in total, but two of them had already cancelled their cooperation over the phone.
The remaining three companies also ceased operations here.
Countless people looked in Xu Ningbing's direction. Canceling the cooperation in front of so many people was a public slap in the face.
Xu Ningbing's expression was also unpleasant. These people could have said it in private; they were clearly doing it on purpose.
Just then, Cui Yunshen walked over with a smile and sat down next to Xu Ningbing. "Miss Xu, I think it would be good for you to cooperate with our family, but what price are you willing to pay?"
"Who does your Cui family think they are? Do you think you can control everything in Jiangnan? Our products are good, so we'll always have partners."
Xu Ningbing slammed her hand on the table and stood up abruptly. "Even without cooperation, we can start our own business."
Peng Huihuang, who was in the distance, saw this and immediately walked over.
Cui Nannan followed behind as well.
The others around were just watching the spectacle; Xu Ningbing was indeed young.
The sect had just spoken up, offering to protect the Cui family, and she dared to openly clamor. Wasn't she courting death?
When Cui Yunshen saw Peng Huihuang approaching, he smiled, knowing he didn't need to lift a finger.
"Brother-in-law, you're here?"
But Peng Huihuang didn't even glance at him.
Instead, he stared at Xu Ningbing and said, "Miss, I've fallen in love with you at first sight. How about you marry me?"
"ah?"
The people around were all stunned when they heard this.
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