Zombie Bodyguard
Chapter 523 - 520: Another Lin (Surname)

Chapter 523: Chapter 520: Another Lin (Surname)

A gift from the Chinese Business Alliance in Japan? I don’t seem to know anyone from this kind of alliance. Such organizations are usually formed by Chinese merchants in Japan, much like domestic business organizations such as the Southern Business Alliance. Could it be that the Xiao Family has a significant reputation, knowing people from the business alliance? But the Xiao Family isn’t considered overseas Chinese, Lin Tian wondered.

But when he looked towards Mrs. Xiao and Miss, they too had looks of surprise on their faces; it was clear they had not expected this kind of gift.

Although the business alliance isn’t an official entity, it combines a large number of merchants and holds a pivotal position among the Chinese in Japan. Logically speaking, the Xiao Family’s core business is all domestic and has little to do with the Chinese business alliance; there is no intersection.

Yun Xiaotian and Li Wenrong were also taken aback. Like the others, they could not have guessed that a person from the Chinese business alliance in Japan would appear at an event that had guests coming from within the country. The young gentlemen began whispering amongst themselves.

"How does the Xiao Family know the Chinese business alliance here?"

"I don’t know, but it seems it’ll be easier for the Xiao Family to expand their business overseas in the future."

Mrs. Xiao and her daughter paid no attention to the whispers of the crowd and instead went to greet the guests at the door. But before they stepped out of the banquet courtyard, two men walked in from outside.

One was a man around fifty in a suit with a smile on his face. The other was a tall, slim man in his thirties, carrying a briefcase.

When the two men saw the Xiao Family’s mother and daughter coming out to greet them, they quickened their pace as if they were purposely coming to meet them.

This subtle gesture did not escape the notice of those with keen eyes. In their hearts, they were slightly moved. These two were not the frequently seen leaders in the news, but since they could represent the alliance leadership, it implied that they were capable assistants close to the leaders.

These types of people are sometimes the ones you need to curry favor with. Sometimes, when others want to meet the chairman or someone similar, they have to go through their assistants. The chairman is busy and doesn’t meet just anyone.

That is precisely why others who were worth courting were now quickening their steps to greet someone, indicating they were lowering their stance in front of the Xiao Family.

Lin Tian, of course, also noticed this but didn’t know why. He decided to wait and see how things unfolded, confident that it couldn’t be anything bad.

"Chairman Xiao, President Xiao, Fan Zhenhai has come uninvited, please forgive my presumption," said the man in the suit with a warm smile.

"Mrs. Xiao, Miss Xiao, Yu Cheng has come presumptuously, please forgive me," the tall man with the briefcase also said with a smile.

The two men spoke almost simultaneously, as if they were in a hurry to apologize. Moreover, the way these two addressed the Xiao Family’s mother and daughter differed significantly: Fan Zhenhai used official corporate titles, while Yu Cheng used more personal titles.

Although it seemed quite normal, Lin Tian could guess from their address that the two men’s professions differed. This deviated from his initial thought that both were from the business alliance.

"So it’s Mr. Fan from the Huaxia Pharmaceutical Group. With Mr. Fan gracing us, we naturally welcome you," Mrs. Xiao smiled as she spoke. Although she had never interacted with this man, she recognized him as a well-known figure in the business world.

She knew that the new drug formula that Lin Tian had was a tripartite collaboration among him, the Huaxia Pharmaceutical Group, and the Xiao Family. However, the pharmaceutical industry had nothing in common with the jewelry industry. Mrs. Xiao truly could not understand why the Huaxia Pharmaceutical Group would send a representative.

Moreover, the Huaxia Pharmaceutical Group has a military background. Whether it’s market value or status, it surpasses the Xiao Family, and they shouldn’t need to lower themselves to attend a jewelry company’s opening.

Xiao Manxue also said, "This gentleman must be Secretary Yu, we’ve met once before during business."

She was referring to the man in his thirties, implying he was the chairman’s secretary. Secretaries shouldn’t be underestimated; they are the capable assistants of business alliance leaders, their right-hand men. Even the heads of other companies have to give them due respect when meeting them.

"Your memory serves well, President Xiao; it is indeed myself, Yu Cheng," Yu Cheng said with a smile.

"May I know who this is?" Fan Zhenhai searched the crowd and seemed to be looking for someone, then turned towards Lin Tian, who was behind Mrs. Xiao, and asked.

"This is the largest shareholder of our Tianxue Jewelry, Mr. Lin," Mrs. Xiao introduced simply, but she was also puzzled as to why these two looked like they were searching for someone when they arrived.

"So you are Mr. Lin," Fan Zhenhai exclaimed in surprise, then unexpectedly bypassed the Xiao Family’s mother and daughter and walked towards Lin Tian—not only him, but Yu Cheng did the same.

Now Mrs. Xiao and the Miss were confused. They supposedly did not know Lin Tian, so why did they show such surprised expressions?

The other distinguished guests and young masters were puzzled as well. These two influential men, why were they so enthusiastic about this Mr. Lin, who is presumably unknown? No matter whether it was the beautiful women or the influential people, they all seemed to know him!

Not to mention them, Lin Tian himself was baffled as to why these newcomers showed such expressions. It seemed they came because of him, but Lin Tian was certain he had never met them before.

The two men approached Lin Tian, with Fan Zhenhai smilingly saying first, "So you are the Mr. Lin that General Ning has spoken so highly of; truly an outstanding figure."

"Oh, you know Uncle Ning?" Lin Tian asked, surprised.

"It’s my fault for not explaining clearly. Here’s the situation: I’m the representative dispatched by the Huaxia Group, accompanying General Ning to discuss a drug formula cooperation. I had to make a trip to Japan for a business matter yesterday. General Ning praised you immensely, and I’ve never seen him commend someone so highly. Plus, since you are the owner of the drug formula, I took the liberty to come and meet the exceptional individual General Ning described," Fan Zhenhai explained succinctly.

Lin Tian could hear the ingratiating undertone in his words. He was puzzled as to what exactly Ning Weiguo praised about him, prompting such a leader of the Huaxia Pharmaceutical Group to behave this way.

Even though General Ning praised me to my face, why did he have to do it behind my back? Lin Tian thought rather vainly.

Nevertheless, he responded with slight modesty, "Mr. Fan, don’t take Uncle Ning’s words at face value. While most of his praise is based on fact, some of it could be an exaggeration."

The Miss immediately cast a scornful glance at him. This scoundrel never knew modesty, and if this was called modesty, then the world had no modest people. Zhou Botong and Li Wenxuan, on the other hand, admired Lin Tian. His way of speaking was so free-spirited and unrestrained even in this setting; he was truly an idol.

Fan Zhenhai was momentarily taken aback by Lin Tian’s words and then burst into laughter, saying, "Mr. Lin really is different from others, speaking so candidly and straightforwardly, truly worthy of General Ning’s praise."

Had someone else spoken as Lin Tian did, Fan Zhenhai would likely have considered it arrogance, but at that moment, he took it as sincerity.

Indeed, it proved the saying: even if a famous person’s words are wrong, they’re still considered pearls of wisdom.

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