flstandardbreds Chapter 1543 The Neglected Head of the Wang Family
Chapter 1543 The Neglected Head of the Wang Family
The heads of the four major families were very welcoming to Situ Qinghan's arrival.
Although the other party was just a junior, he now represented Situ Qingtian, a big shot who could sit on equal footing with them.
Even they cannot be neglected.
However, due to the difference in seniority and age, the two only exchanged a few simple pleasantries and did not have much further interaction.
As the two sides dispersed again, those who had originally wanted to curry favor with the four heads of the family once again surrounded them.
However, unlike the lively scene on Shen Muyun's side, the Wang family head Wang Xingyi's side was deserted.
Only a few of the Wang family's staunchest confidants were there, creating a stark contrast to the lively scene on Shen Muyun's side.
Wang Xingyi stood there with a smile on his face, but the smile didn't reach his eyes at all.
He held a glass of champagne in his hand, but didn't take a sip for a long time. He just held it like that, tapping his fingers lightly on the side of the glass.
The people standing around were all old acquaintances of the Wang family. They were all tactful and didn't say much. They just stood there and occasionally exchanged a few indifferent words. The atmosphere was so awkward it was almost palpable.
Wang Xingyi's gaze swept across the crowd and landed on Shen Muyun.
It's very lively over there.
Shen Muyun was surrounded by a group of people, with a perfectly timed smile on her face. She nodded from time to time and said a few words occasionally, which made the people around her laugh.
Li Zhengjun was standing next to him, chatting with the CEO of a company. They seemed to be having a very pleasant conversation.
Qin Hongjin's side was even more lively, with several women surrounding her and being very attentive.
The three of them were each busy with their own things, but they weren't far apart. Their tacit understanding was obvious to anyone with eyes to see what was going on.
Wang Xingyi withdrew his gaze, and the smile on his lips finally crumbled.
"Master," a middle-aged man leaned over and whispered, "this can't go on."
Wang Xingyi remained silent.
The middle-aged man continued, "The Shen, Li, and Qin families have already formed a united front. Now that the Situ family has just arrived in the capital, if they are also won over by them..."
He paused here, but the meaning of his words was already clear.
The Wang family will have no room to survive.
Wang Xingyi certainly knew.
He understands the current situation better than anyone else.
Shen Muyun, that old fox, appears gentle and refined on the surface, but he's ruthless more than anyone else when it comes to his crimes.
Li Zhengjun looks kind, but he is very cunning.
Needless to say, Qin Hongjin is a woman who can gain a foothold in the four major families, and it's not just her face that matters.
These three people joined forces and almost divided up the entire capital.
What about the Wang family?
Clinging to their meager resources, they watched helplessly as their living space was gradually eroded.
It's not that I don't want to do it, it's that I can't.
With the three major families joining forces, their sheer size is undeniable. What can he possibly use to fight back? Headbutt them?
Wang Xingyi clenched his fists, and the coldness on his face became even more pronounced.
"I know."
The subordinate next to him opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but seeing Wang Xingyi's expression, he swallowed his words.
Wang Xingyi picked up the glass of champagne he hadn't touched for half a day and finally took a sip.
The liquor slid down my throat, feeling very cool.
He glanced at Shen Muyun's side again.
Shen Muyun happened to glance in their direction as well. Their eyes met briefly in mid-air before Shen Muyun looked away and continued chatting and laughing with the people next to her, as if nothing had happened.
Wang Xingyi put the cup down.
"Alright, I'll figure something out."
He closed his eyes, racking his brains for a solution.
On the other side of the banquet hall, Situ Qinghan walked past several tables of guests chatting and laughing, and finally saw Lu Feng in the sofa area in the corner.
He was sitting there alone, a piece of tiramisu on a plate in front of him, eating it absentmindedly.
Situ Qinghan, holding a glass of red wine, naturally sat down beside him.
Lu Feng paused in his forking of the cake, turned his head to look, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
"Mr. Lu, long time no see."
Situ Qinghan extended her fair and slender hand, smiling broadly.
Lu Feng put down his fork and gently squeezed her fingers.
The texture in his palm was soft and delicate, like holding a piece of fine mutton-fat jade. He released his hand, his expression unchanged.
"It has been quite a while, Miss Situ. Congratulations to the Situ family on its successful promotion."
"Mr. Lu, you're too kind,"
Situ Qinghan pursed his lips and said humbly, "It's just changing places to make a living. The capital is a dangerous place, and there's a long road ahead."
She picked up her wine glass, took a small sip of red wine, and her gaze fell on Lu Feng's face: "The Situ family is new here, so we hope Mr. Lu will help us out in the future."
Lu Feng nodded and said succinctly, "No problem."
Situ Qinghan lowered his eyes, his fingertips gently tracing the rim of his cup, as if he had suddenly remembered something: "I heard... Mr. Lu is planning to enter the military industry?"
Lu Feng narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze lingering on her face for a moment, without denying it.
Seeing this, Situ Qinghan didn't beat around the bush and looked him straight in the eye: "My Situ family still has some influence in the military. If Mr. Lu needs it, I can help."
Lu Feng was stunned for a moment.
He attended the banquet ostensibly to support the Situ family, but secretly he harbored the intention of establishing connections with them.
Unexpectedly, the other party took the initiative to extend an olive branch.
He concealed the surprise in his eyes and his expression became more serious: "I am honored by Miss Situ's high regard for me. I hope to become good friends with the Situ family."
Situ Qinghan smiled slightly, there was no reason for her to refuse.
The two raised their glasses and gently clinked them together in mid-air.
The crisp sound was drowned out by the bustling noise of the banquet hall. The red wine in the glasses swirled slightly, reflecting the unspoken smiles in each other's eyes.
The banquet has ended.
With the end of this banquet, the capital city ushered in the era of the five great families.
Maple Forest Garden.
A solitary lamp was lit in the study of the main house.
Situ Qingtian sat behind a large mahogany desk, engrossed in reading a copy of "Zizhi Tongjian".
The study was small and simply furnished. Two rows of bookshelves against the wall were crammed full, a pot of orchids sat by the window, and a grandfather clock stood in the corner, its pendulum swinging slowly.
There were no valuable ornaments or ostentatious decorations.
But when a person sits there, the atmosphere of the entire room is set.
Situ Qingtian turned the pages very slowly, his fingertips brushing against the pages without making a sound.
He was wearing a dark gray loungewear set, his hair was neatly combed, and his eyes revealed no emotion, only a calmness that had been accumulated over the years—like a mountain, like the sea, like something that nothing could shake.
"Dong dong."
A knock came at the door.