Lord Yan, The Little Ancestor Has Fallen Off The Horse Again!
Chapter 197: Forcefully Donated Ten Million

Chapter 197: Chapter 197: Forcefully Donated Ten Million

Yun Yue noticed Lin Xiang’s certain nervousness as she halted her footsteps slightly. "I do know Uncle Wei. He’s pretty decent. Just don’t treat him as an ordinary person, and you’ll be fine."

"Okay," Lin Xiang said aloud, but didn’t quite think so in her heart.

How could she possibly regard him as an ordinary person in this setting? Her heart was thumping audibly; she didn’t realize that she actually knew Mayor Wei and was quite familiar with him.

She was not expected to encounter the two of them here, but since she had bumped into them, there was no need for secrecy. The people here were all influential, and before she had arrived, they might have been mocking Aunt Xiang with cold sarcasm, especially Bai Hui.

Lin Xiang curled her lips into a smirk, casting a vicious glance at the unpleasant expression on Bai Hui’s face.

Aunt Xiang treated her as a friend, yet she mocked her coldly and sarcastically. There was no need for Lin Xiang to save her face.

As soon as they took their seats, Wei Guohang enthusiastically introduced Lin Xiang and the person with her to several people sitting nearby.

Since he was making the introductions personally, those individuals didn’t dare to put on airs and treated them as equals, which slightly flattered and surprised the two of them.

Sitting at a table with some of Lan City’s top officials, the pressure was anything but ordinary.

They bowed lower than the others, who bowed even lower themselves, offering toasts as if bestowing great favors, with an appearance of being overly flattered, leaving the two newcomers even more baffled.

Yun Yue: "..."

There was no need to eat this meal; just watching them offer toasts was enough.

"Everyone, please sit. We are all friends here, no need for such formalities. Today, don’t worry about ranks. Whatever makes you comfortable is fine by us. The important thing is to enjoy and have a good time," Wei Guohang said, somewhat amused.

Those sitting next to him were shrewder than anyone else. It was no wonder they behaved this way; probably recognizing Yun Yue.

Yun Yue was their daughter after all, so naturally, they had to be exceptionally cautious around her.

If he hadn’t seen their excessive politeness, he wouldn’t have said such things.

After three rounds of toasts, Wei Guohang, noticing everyone had mostly finished eating, stood up, glass in hand.

"I thank you all for taking time out of your busy schedules to attend this banquet. I am aware that everyone here is a well-known success story and entrepreneur. Lan City’s splendor today is due to your contributions, and I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of you once again."

He spoke fervently, eliciting considerable applause.

Mayor Wei is too modest. Lan City has only achieved its splendor under your administration. We simply took the opportunity and seized business prospects. When it comes to merit, you’re the one who deserves the most," someone replied.

These words were not just insincere flattery; they were genuine.

Indeed, Lan City’s current state was due to his efforts. They had also indeed seized business opportunities to make quite a profit, with annual earnings climbing several percentage points every year except for the last.

"Everyone, please don’t be modest. What I say has its reasoning. I clearly remember everyone’s donations and material contributions from last year, and on behalf of the citizens of Lan City, I thank you all."

"As everyone is aware, disasters keep occurring recently, further compounding the hardships of many struggling families, with many people even rendered homeless. This time the fault lies with me for not notifying everyone beforehand. Tonight, I have one purpose.

I hope that everyone can donate a little to help those in poverty in need. There is no set amount; any donation is appreciated, even if it’s just a penny or a dime, I will be sincerely grateful.

But everyone here is a big entrepreneur, so I trust no one will be stingy, right?"

"Hahaha, you really have a way with jokes." Laughter filled the room following his words. Whether these smiles were genuine or fake, only they themselves knew.

"I’ll donate a million," the shorter middle-aged man took the lead.

Wei Guohang quickly responded with enthusiasm, "Assistant Zhang, take note of this, and later send a gold banner to Mr. Li."

He appeared somewhat flattered but deepened his smile, "You’re being too kind. I’m a native of Lan City; they say the greater your capability, the greater your responsibility. It’s only right."

"500,000."

"1 million."

Lin Xiang raised her hand, "Lin Group one million."

Bai Hui glanced at her with disdain, just one million and she dares to show off, "I heard Lin Group made a fortune during the national disaster this year, and yet you only donate so little?"

Lin Xiang frowned, when had she ever made money off a national disaster?

The masks and protective clothing produced by Lin Group were either given away for free or sold at cost price.

Lin Group had so many employees; it couldn’t make them work for nothing.

During the toughest months last year, she had even paid out of her own pocket for equipment and materials. They were all businesspeople, and she believed she had a clear conscience.

Yun Yue curled her lips, her upturned eyes mischievous and wild, and said carelessly, "Made a fortune during the national disaster? How does this old auntie know about that? Or is she just making things up and slandering others? You know, defaming someone could land you in prison."

"What, what?" Bai Hui was somewhat dazed; did she just call her an old auntie?

She wasn’t old!

She was only one year older than Lin Xiang!

"So the old auntie is really old, I thought I was seeing things, but it turns out I wasn’t. As you age, your hearing does start to go. No wonder you can’t hear properly."

Bai Hui: "..."

She glared at Yun Yue, knowing from their first meeting that she lacked manners and had no respect for her elders!

Just look at her, speaking like that in front of so many people! Who knows what she has been saying behind my back!

"If Aunt Xiang really has been making money off the national disaster, Uncle Wei would know best. You shouldn’t act like this; it’s a bad example to children. But Shen Xuan, being so pretty and well-behaved, probably wouldn’t follow your lead."

Noticing the odd looks from the people around her, Bai Hui felt that if she let her keep going, it was not only her reputation at stake but Shen Xuan’s future could be ruined by her.

She was so angry her teeth itched, "Nonsense! I only heard it from someone else. If it wasn’t true, why would you be so worked up?"

It was unclear when she became so sharp-tongued, so quickly deflecting the heat onto herself, even dragging Shen Xuan into it.

"A wise man is not swayed by rumors. Mrs. Shen, as someone who has received higher education, shouldn’t need a high schooler to teach you this, should I?"

Bai Hui: "..."

Wei Xuan had only known Yun Yue was good at fighting, but he hadn’t realized Sister Yue’s tongue was equally formidable!

But why did he smell a hint of tea in the air?

Tea-flavored Sister Yue, awesome!

She left her at a loss for words, inexplicably feeling great about it!

Shen Jiping watched Yun Yue with a cold gaze, "My wife is frank and outspoken. If she has caused any offence, I apologize on her behalf. There’s no need for Miss Yun to hold onto it."

He had seen Yun Yue before, on the official website of First Middle School, the girl who scored a first-place 745 points at her age. Little did he expect her to be so sharp-tongued. No wonder Xuanxuan was so upset that she even complained to him when she got home.

She sat on the stool, legs crossed, brazen and defiant, "I tend to stand up for my own people, so I may have spoken out of turn. Mrs. Shen shouldn’t take it to heart with me, a younger generation, right?"

Shen Jiping caught her posture and responded with an unreachably cold smile, "Of course not."

"The jewelry Mrs. Shen is wearing must be worth quite a bit, combined it should be no less than a million. I’ve heard rumors about how Mr. Shen spoils his wife—seeing it today, it appears to be true."

Bai Hui smiled proudly, straightening her back a little.

Her outfit was worth 1.3 million.

However, before the smile could reach her eyes, it froze.

"If Mr. Shen is really so wealthy, why not donate ten million? The Shen Family has taken several big orders recently and made a good amount of money; Mr. Shen wouldn’t refuse to donate this small amount, would he?"

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