The guests with the highest honor at the birthday banquet received everyoneâs attention. For a moment, everyoneâs focus was on this matter.
Before the announcement, everyone began to speculate.
Which individuals would become the highest-specification guests and dine at the same table with Elder Liu?
"Mr. Jia Zuozhen from the Jia Family must be one of them!"
Someone said.
This comment drew nods from those around, everyone agreeing that Jia Zuozhen was qualified. Jia Zuozhen could be described as a local tyrant, wealthy and influential. Such a person becoming a guest of the highest specification was quite normal.
Jia Zuozhen, seeing that someone speculated it was him, was very pleased. He was confident himself, believing that he was one of them!
"Now, let me announce the first highest-specification guest!" Liu Tianhao said.
Liu Tianhao is Liu Tingshanâs third son. As someone who had been by Liu Tingshanâs side for many years, he was responsible for this birthday banquet.
And the list of the highest-specification guests was determined by Elder Liu.
Liu Tianhao said, "The first highest-specification guest is Elder Yu, Yu Xuecheng. Elder Yu is my fatherâs war buddy who traveled afar this year to celebrate my fatherâs grand birthday. He is accompanying my father now. For juniors like myself, I express my gratitude to Elder Yu!"
Applause erupted at the scene.
This Elder Yu, being Liu Tingshanâs war buddy, naturally had the qualifications to be a guest of the highest specification. No one would object.
Lin Fan was quite curious, muttering, "War buddy? Sounds like Mr. Liu was in the military?"
Lin Fan had sensed early on that Liu Tingshan must not be simple, but he never inquired further because he had never intended to seek any favor from Liu Tingshan, so naturally, there was no need.
No matter how extraordinary Liu Tingshan was, Lin Fan was merely a passerby who had helped Liu Tingshan by chance.
If it wasnât for Liu Tingshanâs enthusiastic invitation, he wouldnât have appeared at this birthday banquet tonight.
Feng Ruolan, hearing this, was surprised, "Little Fan, you canât be finding out just now, right?"
Lin Fan said, "I really just found out now."
Feng Ruolan was curious; Lin Fan seemed unfamiliar with Elder Liu. How did he become a guest at Elder Liuâs table?
Who at the scene wouldnât know Liu Tingshanâs identity? Heâs not just a simple military figure; heâs the head of a certain military district in Huaxia...
Yet, Lin Fan was completely unaware of this.
This was the reason for Feng Ruolanâs surprise.
But Lin Fan indeed did not know.
If it werenât for acquiring the system, the business world or political realm would have been very distant to Lin Fan. He wouldnât even have the necessity to understand them because he would hardly have any chance to be involved in his lifetime.
The series of rewards from the system allowed Lin Fan to rise rapidly, becoming a young super-rich individual, causing a sensation in the business world and even attracting attention in the political realm.
For example, the land of the Shendiao Old Factory Lin Fan acquired was originally government planning land, but through the systemâs operation, it became part of Lin Fanâs property, directly alerting the National Land Bureau and the City Government.
Development through industry!
Lin Fanâs Blue Moon Hand Soap is a solid enterprise. Its rise caught the mayorâs attention, naturally making sense.
Lin Fan wanted to explain the situation to Feng Ruolan; it was because he inadvertently saved Liu Tingshan that Liu Tingshan invited him to this birthday banquet, while he knew almost nothing about Liu Tingshan and had never inquired.
However, this moment was not suitable for whispering.
Liu Tianhao quickly announced the second highest-specification guest, which was Director Ma from the National Land Bureau!
The subsequent announcements of several highest-specification guests were essentially figures at the top of the military and political spheres, including representatives from the city government and the military district...
Liu Tingshanâs birthday banquet was truly a gathering of prominent figures, with a scale unmatched throughout Yun City.
Besides the military and political realms, it was the turn of the business sector.
Similarly, the business figures present tonight were mostly top-tier personalities, all well-known figures in Yun City. Their invitations were, to some extent, based on certain connections with the Liu Family.
Liu Tianhao, while announcing the highest-specification guests, did so in the order of military, political, then business sectors.
After announcing the guests from the military and political realms, it was the turn of the business realm.
"The next highest-specification guest, Chairman Zhang Jing of Huaxin Company!" Liu Tianhao announced.
Instantly, envious glances followed.
Zhang Jing was both surprised and delighted, "Is it me?"
He was somewhat incredulous that he was included as a highest-specification guest because his ties with the Liu Family werenât very deep. Being invited to attend Liu Tingshanâs birthday banquet as a guest had already thrilled Zhang Jing.
Now, being listed among the highest-specification guests and dining with Liu Tingshan surprised Zhang Jing.
Jia Zuozhen also found it unexpected; why was Zhang Jing allowed to be a highest-specification guest? This privilege was indeed astonishing.
Jia Zuozhen was curious on one hand, but on the other hand felt increasingly confident.
If even Zhang Jing could be a highest-specification guest, then Jia Zuozhen surely must be included, especially since Zhang Jing had to address him as Brother Jia. If Zhang Jing qualified, he certainly did too, or it would be disgraceful.
"The next highest-specification guest, Feng Familyâs eldest daughter, Feng Ruolan!" Liu Tianhao announced.
Feng Ruolan became a highest-specification guest, which everyone found reasonable.
Feng Ruolan was part of the notable Feng Family, a super familyâs eldest daughter. The Feng Familyâs various industries were extensive, and its patriarch, Elder Feng, was a highly revered figure in Jiangnan City, a super bigwig well-connected on all sides. Feng Ruolan deeply rooted herself in Yun City, becoming the cityâs richest woman, a renowned financial mogul.
Feng Ruolan being valued by the Liu Family was truly deserved.
The crowd could only offer applause without objections.
Only Jia Zuozhen was somewhat displeased, primarily due to Feng Ruolanâs association with Lin Fan.
Feng Ruolan helped Lin Fan deal with Liu Jinshan, making Jia Zuozhen unhappy.
Jia Zuozhen learned today that it was Feng Ruolan who helped Lin Fan, so he didnât blame Liu Jinshan since he knew Liu Jinshan couldnât handle Feng Ruolan, which was understandable.
Even he couldnât deal with Feng Ruolan.
However, although he couldnât handle Feng Ruolan, neither could Feng Ruolan handle him. They were two individuals who couldnât subdue each other.
Therefore, Jia Zuozhen didnât take Feng Ruolan seriously and intended to sort out Lin Fan as he planned.
Liu Tianhao then announced, "The next, and last highest-specification guest tonight."
So soon, it was the last one.
Who would be the final guest announced?
For a moment, everyoneâs attention was focused on this matter.
"It must be Jia Zuozhen!"
Someone murmured.
This comment gained wide agreement.
Since Zhang Jing and Feng Ruolan were both highest-specification guests, there was no reason for Jia Zuozhen not to be. Jia Zuozhen was roughly on par with them.
Moreover, the Jia Family in Yun City was composed of billionaires, with political connections, undeniable wealth and influence, stronger political ties than both Zhang Jing and Feng Ruolan.
Jia Zuozhen was already pleasantly surprised; being the last highest-specification guest meant heâd make the grand entrance. This was an honor!
Heaven, this honor was bestowed upon Jia Zuozhen, how thrilling.
Jia Zuozhen couldnât help but already have a face full of smiles, with his words of gratitude ready, so confident that he seemed to be reaching new heights.
Right at the moment when everyone thought it was Jia Zuozhen.
Liu Tianhao slowly spoke, "The last highest-specification guest, Lin Fan."
What?
Everyone present was stunned.