On a small island in the Pacific Ocean, private planes and yachts are constantly coming and going, ushering in the busiest day since the construction on the island was completed.
The dignified middle-aged man glanced at the two young men on both sides of the Xiao couple, and his eyes fell on the unfamiliar Xiao Yuanmu, with a smile in his eyes: "You must be Yuanmu."
Xiao Yuanmu nodded politely and said, "Mr. Guan."
Guan Xiong patted his shoulder and said, "Just call me Uncle Guan like Bai Cong. I've heard Guan Zhi mention you before, but I didn't expect you to be Lao Xiao's son. It's fate."
"Dad, when did I ever mention him?" Guan Zhi snorted from behind, "I didn't."
Guan Xiong paused with a serious expression on his face, and glared at him: "Didn't you mention Yuan Mu the last time you went to the capital to visit your cousin?"
Guan Zhi raised his eyebrows and said, "I was talking about Zhou Nan from the Zhou family and Song Xuanhe from the Song family. I didn't mention Xiao Yuanmu at all."
Guan Xiong coughed and looked at Xiao Yuanmu, his expression unchanged: "Last time when Guan Zhi went to China, it was thanks to your care. Thank you for your help."
Xiao Yuanmu glanced at Guan Zhi, then retracted his gaze and said, "It's my duty, Uncle Guan."
Noticing Xiao Yuanmu's gaze, Guan Zhi looked back. Just when he was about to ask him whether Song Xuanhe had returned, he saw Xiao Yuanmu whispering with the patriarch of the Xiao family and his father. He lowered his head slightly, his dark eyes were deep and calm, his lips were slightly pursed, and he occasionally responded with a few words. He looked calm and harmless, but for some reason, Guan Zhi swallowed the question that was on his lips and turned his eyes away.
After the greetings, Xiao Lin, the head of the Xiao family, ordered the butler beside him to take the three of them inside. Seeing that the few people gradually walked away, the place became deserted again. Xiao Baicong asked: "Song Xuanhe... is he my brother's ex-boyfriend? Will he come today?"
Hearing the familiar name, the smile on Mrs. Xiao's face changed slightly. She raised her head and looked in the direction where the guests were entering. After a few seconds, she retracted her gaze and looked at Xiao Yuanmu.
Xiao Yuanmu's eyes fell on Xiao Bocong's slightly curious face. After a few seconds, he said in a clear voice: "No."
Madam Xiao was stunned and asked, "We sent an invitation to the Song family, why didn't he come?"
Xiao Yuanmu looked calm: "I don't want him to come."
Xiao Bacong smiled cheerfully: "I thought that brother really liked that Chinese guy named Song Xuanhe, but it turns out that's not the case."
Xiao Lin's brows knitted up slightly, and he reminded Xiao Baicong lightly: "Baicong."
Xiao Bocong's eyes flickered slightly, and he pouted, "I was wrong, father. After I knew that my brother had someone he liked, I always wanted to see who he liked very much. I was looking forward to this banquet very much, but I won't do that next time."
Xiao Lin retracted his gaze and glanced at his eldest son, whose face was calm from beginning to end, as if he had no emotional fluctuations at all. There was a complex and difficult to discern light in his eyes.
The butler took Guan Xiong's family to the specially prepared lounge and returned shortly afterwards, reminding them, "Sir and Madam, the people from the Horsman family have arrived."
Xiao Lin nodded, looked at the private plane landing in the distance, and said calmly: "Yuan Mu, I heard that Jung Horsman went to your company yesterday."
Xiao Yuanmu: "Yes."
"He wants to work with you?"
"Monopolize the new energy supply of Country D."
The complexity in Xiao Lin's eyes suddenly disappeared, he shook his head, and an inexplicable smile appeared on his face: "The lion's mouth is too big."
Xiao Yuanmu looked at the Horsman family who were already on the shuttle bus, and said in a calm tone, "If he can do what I ask, I will agree to his cooperation."
Xiao Lin turned his head and looked at Xiao Yuanmu: "What's your request?"
"It's a personal request." Xiao Yuanmu said, "It has nothing to do with the company."
Xiao Lin looked at Xiao Yuanmu deeply, his eyes fell on the ferry bus that was getting closer and closer, he pursed his lips and said nothing.
Mrs. Xiao saw this and a trace of worry flashed across her eyes. Perhaps it was because she had suffered too much alone before, her eldest son had been indifferent to them since he was found. Even though today was a grand banquet to officially let him return to his ancestral home, he showed no emotion like before, neither excited nor happy.
Moreover, this calmness was more obvious when facing her husband and youngest son. She didn't know if it was because they were both men, but her eldest son treated them even colder than he treated her. The difference was actually very subtle, and even her husband and youngest son didn't notice it. But maybe it was because of the mother-son bond, she could feel Xiao Yuanmu's coldness and indifference towards this family. He didn't seem to care whether he had a family or not, nor did he need his family's company or escort. She even felt that her eldest son might prefer to be alone rather than being found by them.
Therefore, she wanted to meet Song Xuanhe very much. She wanted to see what the only man in the world that Xiao Yuanmu cared about and loved looked like. She wanted to know more about him from the person her eldest son liked. She wanted to have more connections with him. She wanted to get closer to her son through Song Xuanhe. Most importantly, she wanted to find out whether Song Xuanhe was worthy of being cherished by her eldest son.
Therefore, she even argued with her husband, disregarding the family rule that the head of the Xiao family was not allowed to have a same-sex partner, and stubbornly sent the invitation to the Song family.
I didn't expect that after all the trouble, Song Xuanhe would not come.
The smile on Mrs. Xiao's face faded a little, and there was a hint of sadness and fatigue in her eyes. It has been quite a while since Xiao Yuanmu was found. She has tried various methods but failed to make him get closer to her. Apart from Song Xuan and this breakthrough, she really can't think of any other way.
"I'm glad you came to the party, Mr. Horsman."
Patriarch Huosman shook hands with Xiao Lin and hugged him. He looked at Xiao Yuanmu, extended his hand, and said in Mandarin D: "You are Xiao Yuanmu, the eldest son that the Xiao family just found. Nice to meet you."
Xiao Yuanmu looked at Horsman, shook his hand without changing his expression, and said slowly in fluent Mandarin: "I'm glad to meet you too, Mr. Horsman."
The head of the Horsman family paused and said with a smile: "It's our first meeting. I prepared a gift for you. I hope you like it."
"Thanks."
The head of the Horsman family turned his gaze away and looked at Xiao Lin, saying in Chinese: "Your son is doing well."
Xiao Lin was also surprised that Xiao Yuanmu could speak Mandarin D. He had never heard him speak it before, and there was no record of him learning German. However, thinking of Xiao Yuanmu's ability to remember everything he saw and his strong learning ability, he was no longer suspicious and just smiled and said, "Mr. Jung is also very good."
The head of the Horsman family nodded proudly: "Although he has the help of his family, the development of his company is still beyond my expectations. However, these are not as good as your son. Mr. Xiao's RE is not only developing rapidly, but the new energy he developed has also made contributions to the world. Compared with him, Jung still needs to grow."
Jung extended his hand to Xiao Yuanmu and said, "I'm very sorry about what happened before. It was a mistake made by the Horsman family. However, I have already started investigating what you said and will be able to give you a reply soon. I hope we will have a chance to work together after this matter is over."
Xiao Yuanmu nodded, his tone polite and distant: "If there is a chance."
Jung's stern face revealed a hint of deep meaning, and he nodded slightly.
When the butler led them away, he passed by Xiao Yuanmu and said an address in a voice that only he could hear.
Xiao Yuanmu's expression remained unchanged as he watched them leave.
After the people from the Hoseman family went to the lounge, seven of the eight major financial groups had already arrived, and the only family the Xiao family was waiting for was the James family.
Soon, the James family also arrived. They were a tall white man and a smaller oriental woman. They came together and greeted Xiao Lin and his wife. The oriental woman smiled and said, "You are Yuan Mu, right?"
Xiao Yuanmu's eyebrows moved. Before, the people from the other seven families either called him Mr. Xiao or called him the whole people. This was the first time someone called him so intimately. However, while thinking this, he did not hesitate and nodded politely: "Hello, Mrs. James."
Mrs. James smiled elegantly, stretched out her arms to hug Xiao Yuanmu and said, "I am Chinese, my Chinese name is Li Nianran. I have heard of you before, and I am very happy to meet you."
Xiao Yuanmu paused, then politely hugged her back: "I'm glad to see you, too."
Mrs. James let her go and smiled as she spoke to Mrs. Xiao: "Your two sons are both handsome and dignified. You are so lucky."
Mrs. Xiao was a little surprised when she saw Xiao Yuanmu responding to Mrs. James' hug. When she heard her speak, she was a few seconds late before replying, "Thank you."
Mrs. James smiled gently, whispered a few words to Mrs. Xiao, and then went in with her husband holding her hand.
All the important guests arrived and the Xiao family's banquet started smoothly. After Xiao Lin formally announced Xiao Yuanmu's identity to everyone, he took him to introduce him to others.
Xiao Lin took Xiao Yuanmu to meet the people he needed to meet, and said to him, "Go find your mother. She will take you to meet the other people you need to meet."
Xiao Yuanmu: "Okay."
Xiao Linping looked at his handsome face, his expression was dazed for a moment, he raised his hand and paused, patted him on the shoulder, and said: "Go, now that you are back, spend more time with your mother in the future."
Xiao Yuanmu's eyes flickered, and he nodded, "I'm going to find my mother."
The banquet hall was large, but Mrs. Xiao's figure was easy to spot. When Xiao Yuanmu saw her, he walked straight towards her. However, halfway through, his eyes suddenly fell on the people who were talking by the dome glass.
The two people who were talking also saw him, and Mrs. James smiled and waved gently.
Xiao Yuanmu paused, turned around and walked over there: "Mrs. James, Aunt Song."
Mrs. James smiled more sincerely and said to him, "We just mentioned you, but we didn't expect to see you coming here."
Li Nian'an looked Xiao Yuanmu up and down, and seeing that he was not much different from the one he had seen before, he smiled and said, "Long time no see."
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