Since the Huang family had sent representatives, the Fang and Lin families certainly wouldn't be left behind. While the struggle was real, appearances still needed to be maintained; at least, it was normal for members of prominent families to attend a wedding. This only applied to direct descendants; collateral branches wouldn't receive this treatment. Besides, Bai Qiuqin's pharmaceutical company was already highly regarded, boasting impressive annual profits and a stellar reputation.
"Fang Qicong and his wife Fu Xueyue from the Fang family have arrived."
"Lin Dongsheng and his wife Lin Li from the Lin family have arrived."
Zhao An narrowed his eyes as these almost all top-tier family patriarchs entered. The guests couldn't help but glance over; their appearances were unremarkable, and in middle age, their arrogance had been worn away, leaving only cunning.
After only a few pleasantries, Lin Dongsheng approached, followed by his two sons. Approaching Zhao An, he smiled and extended his hand, "Young genius, seeing is believing!"
"Hmm, who are you?" Zhao An also extended his hand. As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face. This guy had already said he was the head of the Lin family; asking who he was was obviously a deliberate attempt to cause trouble!
Lin Dongsheng's expression changed, his gentle smile suddenly turning menacing. "Lin Dongsheng, it's a pleasure to meet you."
"Just hearing that name tells me I'm doomed. Never heard of him." Zhao An still showed no respect. For the past two months, Lin Dongsheng had been using the Lin family's advantages to besiege Zhao An's businesses. Fortunately, he didn't rely heavily on factories, monopolizing material procurement, and bribing the retail outlets before effectively blocking them. Without materials, without sales, he was trapped in a stagnant pool, and the end result was certain death.
The Lin family was large and powerful; they weren't worried about running out of time. This tactic has always worked, proving infallible. Large families have the resources to slowly wear down disobedient smaller families. Then they take over the entire inheritance, manage it even better, operate more aggressively, and earn even more money.
Unfortunately, Zhao An has already fully partnered with Bai Qingyang. His only factory is for electric scooters; he gets materials from the Bai family's factory and sells them through them. He also sells online, setting up pickup points in towns for customers—it's that simple. The Lin family's suppression is effective against others, but against Zhao An, it's insignificant, just a bit of a hassle.
Lin Dongsheng was very displeased, thinking, "What a country bumpkin!" He looked down on Zhao An's humble beginnings and also felt the man didn't understand the rules. At large family gatherings, smiles are always forced. Even if they're fighting to the death, they can still chat and laugh on the surface. This is etiquette, and also a signal to their followers that they are composed, responsible leaders, and that following them is the right choice!
Lin Mo snorted from behind, "Zhao An, don't be so arrogant. Young people who are too arrogant will get into trouble later!"
Zhao An took a deep drag on his cigarette, walked up to Lin Mo, and unleashed a torrent of smoke at him, "What kind of young person isn't impetuous?"
"You!" Lin Mo frowned and took a small step back. To fight meant defeat; he couldn't afford to.
"Things haven't been easy lately, have they?"
"Sorry, very easy, extremely easy. Thanks to your blockade, I've successfully expanded into new industries and routes, and the overseas market is doing quite well." Zhao An sneered, noticing that most people's attention was now focused on them, he shrugged indifferently. "I have no interest in money; it came too easily. Next time you're dealing with stocks, remember to call me. I'd love to see you all crash and burn in stocks and futures again! Haha!"
Arrogant! Utterly outrageous! Who dares to speak to Lin Dongsheng like that? Too arrogant! A portion of the Lin family's business is in overseas markets; is this an attempt to erode their market share?
"Heh, we're doing fine." Lin Mo pursed his lips, his eyes showing disdain and annoyance. He really knew how to rub salt in the wound.
At this moment, Bai Qingyang walked over, followed by two henchmen. "Uncle Lin, this way, please sit here. Zhao An is still young and impetuous, please bear with him. Come, sit here. Aunt, could you take Zhao An for a drink to calm him down?"
This was a way of saving face. After all, it was his sister's wedding, and Bai Qingyang didn't want things to go too far. He didn't really care for the other three families, but he still had to maintain appearances.
Lin Dongsheng snorted, "Qingyang, you need to discipline your subordinates properly. With such bad tempers, they'll suffer greatly in the future!"
"Haha, young people have their own destiny." Bai Qingyang didn't take the bait. Zhao An drawing attention to himself was a good thing. The opportunity to cooperate with Zhao An was also a good thing for him. As for the women in the family being raped and impregnated? That was completely irrelevant. In the eyes of these men, weren't women just tools for satisfying lust and procreation? If the children born later are intelligent, they'll have a better chance of continuing the Bai family line. Either way, it's a win for both of them!
Bai Huishan was also wearing a Tang-style cheongsam today, with a slit up to her calves, revealing her fair and tender legs. She wore tight flesh-colored stockings, her plump, taut legs and fair skin almost bursting out. She wore fashionable red high heels, a signal of her strong libido and desire for sex. Having her desires awakened, and being in her prime, she was naturally a little aroused and horny.
"Xiao An, come with me, have a drink, calm down. Today is your sister Qiuqin's big day, be more restrained."
"I need to go to the toilet, take me there, Auntie." Zhao An smiled lewdly, clearly intending to cause trouble.
Bai Huishan gave the boy a coquettish glance, leading the way. She swayed her voluptuous waist, her shapely buttocks undulating slightly beneath her cheongsam, instantly making her appear sexy and alluring. It was easy to be drawn to her large, round buttocks. She picked up two glasses of champagne from a passing waiter's tray. "Here, have a drink, it'll help you cool down."
"Okay!" Zhao An gulped down the champagne and hurriedly went to the restroom. Large hotels usually have separate men's and women's restrooms, and they are very clean.