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Chapter 190 - 191: Reunion (3)
Chapter 190 - 191: Reunion (3)
Chapter 190: Chapter 191: Reunion (3)
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At first, Lu Weixi thought that Qin Zhiyou, who is host of tonight’s party, was trying to remain mysterious or for some reason, wouldn’t take the stage till the very last minute. But she noticed that the stage was already set, the microphone, cake, champagne tower, everything was ready. The Qin family members below looked noticeably uneasy, they seemed a little taken aback, whispering to each other. Even when a servant rushed over to report something to Qin Weijian, the man expressed clear excitement, adjusted his clothes, and stood up as if he was about to take the stage.
The first speaker in such a party certainly carries a decisive role. In the Qin family, even though she and Qin Zhiyou behave like a couple on the surface, they would have to act in unison at this moment. Unfortunately, the lighting had dimmed by now, and she couldn’t alert Qin Zhiyou without revealing that she was present. She could only fret silently.
Three minutes before the start of the banquet, Qin Weijian had already walked onto the stage. Now, everyone realized something wasn’t right. The stage held a microphone and two spotlights, one focused on the banner stating “Hanhai Group’s 50th Anniversary,” the other shining on the solitary microphone. Yet, the only person on the stage was Qin Weijian.
Qin Weijian’s solitary appearance on stage even aroused displeasure from Qin Weijia’s family. The Qin family has no tradition of favoring men over women, she held a high position just as well. Why should her brother alone represent the Qin family? She, too, was part of the Qin family.
At her side, Qin Zhizha also set aside his playful banter with the pretty usherette beside him, Qin Zhimei’s gaze also shifted back from Yu Sixing. With Qin Weijia rising, Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha naturally stood up with their mother, flanking her as they joined her on stage.
Seeing them go up, Kong Jie composed himself for a moment, then also rose to his feet. Only Qin Weijia’s husband, Chang Zaigang, possibly because he was a son-in-law who had married into the family, seemed too embarrassed to rise, and remained seated.
The scene was suddenly chaotic, with many hushed whispers from below. The Qin family patriarch was not present, and neither was Qin Zhiyou, the president of Hanhai. Instead, members of the second and third branches of the Qin family ascended the stage one after another. On the surface, the second and third branches usually united against Qin Zhiyou, but they also harboured selfish aims. Looking further, although Qin Zhimei and Qin Zhizha respected their second brother Qin Zhisu, they also contemplated getting a part of the perks. Now with Qin Zhisu absent and their third branch being more powerful with more people, they certainly wouldn’t allow the second branch to hog all the limelight.
The undercurrents surging at the front had even Lu Weixi paying attention. Even she didn’t notice that a person had quietly taken a seat next to Boss Liao.
At the banquet entrance, someone slightly pushed open the door, peering inside with a penetrating gaze.
The countdown for the banquet was drawing to an end, Qin Weijian clutched the microphone tightly, as if he had no intention of letting go. Qin Weijia couldn’t just wrest it from him directly, but she still advanced a small step with her two children at her side. Qin Weijian cleared his throat lightly, testing the microphone’s sound. Afterwards, as the countdown ended, he began speaking directly: “Ladies and Gentlemen, welcome to the 50th anniversary celebration of our Hanhai Group. I, on behalf of-”
Before he could finish saying “behalf”, the door was pushed open. Soon, Qin Zhiyou strode in followed by a group of executives. He walked proudly onto the stage, taking firm steps in his leather shoes. Then, with a calm and composed expression, he snatched the microphone from his uncle’s hand..