Rarely affectionate

If you only send a gold-plated invitation card that reads "Please come to the birthday ceremony of the young master of the Yuan family, Langbai", then no one will show you the honor, and everyone will send a large number of valuable gifts in unison, and then one by one excuses that they are not feeling well, that they are not here For Hong Kong and other reasons, Wan Qian regretfully said that he could not come, which is really a pity.

So this time, Yuan Cheng took a bulletproof car by himself, and went from house to house, door to door, to deliver invitations in person!

He didn't even call in advance, just went to the door with the invitation and rang the bell. Most of the wealthy families had concierges. When the concierge ran out of breath to inform the master, "Mr. Yuan came to deliver the invitation himself!" People's first reaction is: "Ah? Mr. Yuan?! Which Mr. Yuan?!"

Yuan Cheng smiled kindly, sat down on the leather sofa of someone else's house, and pushed the exquisite and luxurious invitation in front of him—then, do you have time recently?My youngest son is due soon, if you have time, come and have a glass of thin bar!

He is so leisurely, so relaxed, and smiling so kindly, as if he has never done those things like killing people, killing people, and looting houses!

Those poor aristocratic gentlemen, it seems like the end of the world is coming-let alone ask them to attend an illegitimate child's birthday ceremony at this time!Even if they were asked to donate their own house for the ceremony, they would still be willing!

Yuan Cheng still didn't forget to explain: "My youngest son has a bad temper and is delicate. He was raised by habit since he was a child, so he can't bear a bit of hardship! If this birthday ceremony is held poorly, he will definitely quarrel with me. Temper! Alas, I've been so busy these days that I can't even touch the ground. Isn't it because of this matter? It caused me to postpone even the official business in the group. Well, let's talk about it after his birthday ceremony is over. Let's do business!"

After hearing this, those noble nobles who usually have eyes on the top of their heads are completely blinded!

Damn it, are you blackmailing someone?Is it because we don't go to your son's birthday that we never talk about business? !

This is not a joke. You must know that the family is engaged in arms-related derivative industries, such as maritime transportation, hardware materials, etc. They all rely on the Yuan family's business to make a living.Even if you don't engage in these industries, your clients or your suppliers may also be doing business with the Yuan family at the same time, and one relationship is another. You must not offend such a giant crocodile as the Yuan family.

This group of famous families swears and swears that they will definitely regard the birthday ceremony of the young master of the Yuan family as an important event, a big event; they must do it well, carefully, and go all out to do it; She is so beautiful, she will satisfy the young master, and she will never make things difficult for you, Boss Yuan!

So Yuan Cheng's trip to send invitations was smooth sailing, and it was a complete success in the happy and peaceful atmosphere of hello, hello, hello, hello, everyone.

This series of actions was quite big, and of course it couldn't be hidden from others. Yuan Xiao got the news very quickly.

"The biological child has been raised as an illegitimate child for so many years, and now you want to make up for it? It's too late!" Yuan Xiao shook his head, seemingly disapproving.

"It's just a birthday party, what does it mean? Besides, even if the Queen of England is invited here, the illegitimate child is still an illegitimate child, and the essence has not changed. The aristocrats and celebrities in the room are just a decoration, an illusory face, Ah Is Bai the kind of person who cares about face? I don't think so!"

Qi Xiaguo was on the sidelines helping him translate things, seeing that there was no one else in the office, he chuckled softly and said, "Isn't Young Master Bai very face-saving?"

"That's because his face has been slashed for more than ten years! He needs to retain a little bit of dignity!" Yuan Xiao snorted, then rolled his eyes again: "If I were him, I wouldn't care about birthday ceremonies. Real power! Really give me some business to do, and then give me a company, that's much more reliable than a luxurious birthday party!"

Although Qi Xiaguo was born in the Wang family, he has been with the young master in the Yuan family for so many years. He has seen these things clearly in the Yuan family, and he deeply agrees with Yuan Xiao's words, "That's right, that's it. But since Yuan I always want to give the young master face, so we just follow suit. Prepare a generous gift on the birthday, and spend a night with the young master, and it will be enough."

"That's the reason, it's almost fine."

Yuan Jun and Qi Xiaguo saw this matter clearly.But what they can see, Lang Bai must also be able to see.

Since he returned to Hong Kong, he has not been in contact with those high-class social circles. Instead, he invited some friends from the United States and went out to drink tea and play ball with them every day, ignoring his father.

His friends also have a lot of background, but after all, they are too far away from the local forces in Hong Kong. Although they all jumped into this small place like a string of carrots, they did not cause much commotion. .

Needless to say, Ross Thorne must have been the first to come to Hong Kong to accompany Lang Bai, and he also brought a large number of books that Lang Bai had lost in the United States as gifts.Immediately afterwards, his loyal friends came to follow, and Ike was particularly active. He wanted to share a lot of news with Lang Bai.

Of course, they also brought quite a lot of problems, waiting for this smart and kind Eastern member to make analysis and suggestions for them.

From this point of view, Lang Bai is much more proficient than his elder brother in making friends.Yuan Xiao didn't have many friends, some of them were his subordinates, and there were very few people who were his age and had similar status to him.Even if there is such a person, they are almost like Wang Jiadong, who like drinking and picking up girls, and don't like family business very much.

Yuan Xiao himself has no ability to attract people's hearts.Those who turned to him were mostly focused on his status. After all, this generation of Yuan family had nothing to contend with. As for Yuan Zou, a legitimate heir, the position of crown prince was too stable.

Yuan Xiao didn't need to let go of his figure to make friends actively-because he didn't need it, this ability naturally degraded.

After Lang Bai returned to Hong Kong, he spent his days constantly going out for tea, gatherings, and occasional outdoor sports, basically no different from his life in the United States.Yuan Cheng also seemed to know that he had offended his youngest son, so he didn't take the initiative to provoke him. The father and son basically didn't eat at the same table at night.

And so it was the night before his birthday.Members of Skull and Bones held a special party for Lang Bai that day, similar to a party for young Americans to bid farewell to singles before getting married.They packed up a bar, ordered a lot of beer and food, and invited some young and beautiful Hong Kong girls.Lang Bai was also more open that night, not as restrained as the day he entered Skull and Bones to take his oath. Even when Rose Thorne forced a chick into his arms, he just squinted his eyes and smiled, but did not No rejection.

Just like they did in the US, a few members with slightly heavier tastes brought "plastic balls" and hid in the bathroom when they were most HI.Normally, Lang Bai would pretend not to see it, but that night he seemed very friendly, and even asked them for a "plastic ball", which he slowly played with in his hand, as if he was ready to open it at any time.

The so-called "plastic ball" is a round plastic shell the size of a large pinball, which is filled with marijuana when it is opened from the middle.Generally, this kind of marijuana is crushed and sprinkled into the tobacco leaves, and then covered with a glass bong, which can be smoked directly.The amount of marijuana can be increased or decreased at will by oneself.

Afterwards, everyone drank HI, and no one noticed whether Lang Bai really smoked that marijuana, or threw the plastic ball away.However, when the police came to check on him, he was still sane and sent them away with his driver's license and a stack of banknotes.

It was only after eleven o'clock when he got up to leave. Ike and the others still wanted to keep him, but Rosethorn stopped him: "Let him go, he has a very troublesome father... you will know when you see him later." .”

The little girl with a charming figure had almost stripped off, seeing that Lang Bai was about to leave, she immediately jumped on him drunkenly, and bit his neck hard with her bright red lips.

Lang Bai was obviously in a very good mood, and he didn't even refuse: "Rosthorne, she's a little too excited, don't leave her on the road when you leave."

"What are you talking about, brother!" Ike also drank too much, and when he opened his mouth, a smell of alcohol came to his face: "We will leave her to you, don't worry!"

Lang Bai smiled noncommittally, gently pushed Ike away, and left.

This bar was far away from Yuan's house, and Lang Bai deliberately delayed the time, so that when he returned home, it was already past twelve o'clock.

However, he was obviously surprised when he entered the house - because Yuan Cheng was actually at home, instead of going upstairs, sitting on the sofa in the living room reading a book, obviously waiting for him to come back.

Lang Bai paused subconsciously.

After a night of infection in the bar, his clothes were very loose, his hair was messy, his body still smelled of alcohol and smoke, and what's more, there was a bright red lip mark on his neck!

Yuan Cheng put down his book, stared at him for a long time without saying a word, and then slowly said after a long while: "...I received a call from the police station, saying that you and a group of Americans booked a place in a bar, and brought They raped a few girls and smoked marijuana. They looked at your driver's license and didn't dare to trouble you, but they didn't dare to hide it from me."

Lang Bai stood at the door, and asked indifferently: "——so what?"

"...Nothing."

Yuan Cheng sighed and looked at his watch, it was already 45:[-].

"Okay, Ah Bai... happy birthday."

To be honest, Lang Bai originally thought that Yuan Cheng would be furious and would attack him, and he was ready to meet the anger - but unexpectedly, Yuan Cheng didn't make any trouble for him, it seemed that he didn't have any trouble at all. Going to pursue this matter again.

He was indeed relieved, but he didn't mean to thank Yuan Cheng, he just nodded coldly: "Thank you, father."

With that said, he walked upstairs without looking back.

Who knew that Yuan Cheng said in a deep voice behind him, "Wait!"

Lang Bai stood still and didn't look back.

After about ten seconds, Yuan Cheng stepped forward step by step, and stopped when he was behind him.He gently put one hand on Lang Bai's shoulder, and gently covered Lang Bai's neck with the other hand, slowly wiping off the bright red lips.

The action was lukewarm, and there was no intention of suddenly getting angry and then attacking.

"Are you sleepy? I'm going to take you out tonight." Yuan Cheng's tone was actually very gentle, "I prepared a birthday present for you, let's go and have a look together. Anyway, the banquet will be held tomorrow night , you can sleep again during the day."

After a pause, he added another sentence: "Okay?"

This is very strange——Yuan Cheng usually never asks for Lang Bai's opinion, this "okay" is even rarer than "you are my own son"!

Lang Bai was quite uncomfortable, so he reluctantly replied: "...Okay."

Yuan Cheng seemed to be really waiting for this answer. After getting Lang Bai's permission, he took off his coat and put it on him, then took his hand and led him out of the living room door.

The driver had been waiting on the steps for a long time. When he saw them coming out, he immediately opened the car door silently and respectfully invited the young master in.

Lang Bai was not at all curious about Yuan Cheng's birthday present.Yuan Cheng doesn't spare money or energy, but what he prepares is often slightly different from what Lang Bai really wants.

The car was driving smoothly on the street late at night, and Lang Bai sat beside his father without saying a word.

Yuan Cheng didn't speak, but kept holding Lang Bai's shoulder.This posture was maintained until the car stopped, the driver opened the door, and bowed: "President Yuan, young master, we are here."

Lang Bai got out of the car, his face changed slightly.

It's Happy Valley.

It's the apartment in Happy Valley!

Yuan Cheng held Lang Bai's shoulders with astonishing strength, almost forcing him to follow him up the stairs.That apartment hasn't changed at all compared to two years ago, just the familiar staircase made Lang Bai's face look ugly - he used to sit there wrapped in a blanket on that night that he hated so much , Tell Yuan Cheng to burn this apartment down!

"Didn't I tell you to burn this place?" Lang Bai stood at the door of the apartment and asked coldly.

Yuan Cheng looked at him with a soft and sad gaze.He pushed open the door and made a "please" gesture.

"Abai... you have to take a look before you talk."

Everything in the room was changed.

Not to mention the Yuan family's mansion, even the apartment where Lang Bai used to go to college two years ago is much more luxurious than this one.All the furniture, decoration and style are very old, even rustic.

The floor is made of stone, that kind of gray stone, which looks as gray as if it has never been cleaned; the furniture is pasted with brown paper, which is an old thing from more than ten years ago, and this kind of furniture is not seen at all now.The walls are not very clean, and it doesn't look like it has just been renovated at all.

If an interior designer were to come to see it, he would probably want to smash the apartment and rebuild it!

But standing there, Lang Bai seemed to be in a trance for an instant, his eyes were misty and soft, as if he was in an old dream.

Every detail is so familiar, every inch of the floor, every ray of light, every little smell of dust floating in the air.

They are all completely replicas of his memories before he was six years old!

"I've transferred the property rights to your name. From now on, this place is completely yours. If you don't allow it, no one can enter your house...including me."

Yuan Cheng pressed his hand firmly on Lang Bai's shoulder.

"Don't think that I gave it to you, Abai. This should have been yours, and now I'm giving it back to you."

Lang Bai stood there motionless, without saying a word.

"Do you like it?" Yuan Cheng sighed softly in his ear, "Abai, do you like it a little bit?"

Lang Bai moved, turned his head slightly, and stared at Yuan Cheng's face.

That gaze was weird and complicated, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or unhappy, whether he liked it or not.

After a long while, he coughed: "You don't have to... I've already prepared a rich gift for myself, what else... You can give it if you want, and there's nothing you can do if you don't want to."

"What rich gift?"

Yuan Cheng asked this purely out of curiosity, preparing a gift for himself?Still very rich?What the hell is that?

Lang Bai turned his head and remained silent, as if he didn't want to answer him.

But at this moment, the driver suddenly rushed up, holding a mobile phone, looking very flustered: "Mr. Yuan! Mr. Yuan! I'm so sorry! There is an urgent message from the United States, and you must be notified immediately!"

"what news?"

The driver paused, swallowed his saliva, and finally stammered out a sentence: "That——your uncle, Mr. Yuan Xingyan, the elder of the Yuan family in the United States, he, he is dead!"