The originally lively and grand birthday banquet was briefly interrupted by the arrival of Dugu Jian and Baili Xiyue.
But that wasn't important, it was at most just an interlude, as today's real protagonist was still Qi Xingchun.
He returned to the podium, continued his speech, and then an emcee took over his position to start reading out the birthday gifts brought by the guests.
This was an essential part of the event, to showcase broadly Qi Xingchun's network and connections.
The emcee began to read aloud:
"Young Master Ouyang of Binnan Industry, in celebration of the 58th birthday of Patriarch Qi, on behalf of the Binnan Ouyang Family, presents a yacht! Wishing Patriarch Qi longevity like the southern mountains!"
"The Zhao Family from Binhua City… presents a thousand-year-old wild ginseng! Wishing Patriarch Qi many happy returns!"
