"Fourth nephew, Li Shiyong, presents a pure gold portrait!"
"Niece, Li Min, presents a hundred and eight silver tableware."
"Seventh nephew, Li Shiming, presents an ebony tea table!"
Different from the guests' gifts, the Li clan's gifts were personally delivered to the birthday boy, Li Xuanyu.
The guests' gifts were for outsiders, while the Li clan's gifts were for the children and grandchildren's prestige.
Li Shili kept an eye on the Mo clan as the gifts were being presented. The Mo clan was already here, and with their status, they sat to Li Xuanyu's left.
The members of the Mo Clan all had serious expressions on their faces, which was completely different from the celebratory atmosphere around them. Of course, this was not the most important thing. What worried Li Shili was that the members of the Mo Clan had come yesterday, but they hadn't even prepared a gift.
The Mo clan didn't send a gift.
Lin, Bai, Yang, Su, the four great clans of Shengjing, as well as the Qin and Ning clans, had all sent their gifts. However, their gifts were ordinary. They weren't very outstanding, but they weren't bad either. As the host, he couldn't find any problems with them.
The officials who came with Steward Zheng also brought gifts, be it calligraphy or calligraphy. They weren't precious, but they were enough to support Li Xuanyu's image.
Among the guests, only the Mo clan didn't bring gifts.
Li Shili was worried the Mo clan would cause trouble, so he kept an eye on them.
But it seemed the Mo clan didn't say a word after all this time. They were just spectators.
Li Shili relaxed a bit and looked around, soon spotting Li Mo.
Li Mo's hands were still empty as he stood next to that ugly Wang Huan, chatting on and off.
Li Shili's face was full of loathing as he shifted his gaze to the guests, then turned into a smile.
Li Shili moved closer to Qin Zhen and said, "Elder Qin, your gift this time is too precious. I'm really flattered."
"I can only blame myself for being in a rush. I only hope my young friend won't blame me for my mistake last time."
Li Shili was startled, "Young friend?
What young friend? "
Qin Zhen smiled, "Don't tell me you don't know?"
"Know what?" Li Shili was baffled.
Qin Zhen glanced at Li Mo, then at the clueless Li Shili. He was startled, but smiled, not bothering to explain.
Qin Zhen came for Li Mo, of course. But not because of Li Mo's invitation, but because he got the news and came uninvited.
Yu Boyan cupped his hands at Li Shili and said with a smile, "Shili, I have to congratulate you for having a good son. I think the day when your Li family will rise again and become the number one family in Shengjing is not far away."
Li Shili was stunned.
Secretary Wang walked over and patted Li Shili's shoulder. "Shili, didn't you tell me that you wanted the land in the Southern Suburbs?
After our discussion, we all agreed that the Li Family is the most suitable candidate. "
"M-M-Secretary Wang, are you saying that the land in the Southern Suburbs can be developed by the Li family?" Li Shili was so excited that he stuttered.
"Shang," Li Li Li Li, "Li Li Shang," "Li Li Li Li Mo," "Li Li Li Li Nan, Li Li Mo Yang," Li Li Li, Li Li Yang,
"Do you want me to give you the contract now?"
"No need, no need. Secretary Wang, what are you talking about? How can I not believe your words?"
"Ha-ha-ha, I'll call you when the celebration is over."
"Alright, alright."
"Shili, your son has made a great friend. I will be counting on your Li clan's support in the future."
Secretary Wang patted Li Shili's shoulder meaningfully and left.
'My son has made a great friend?'
'Who?'
Li Shili was confused. He saw Secretary Wang and Housekeeper Zheng standing together and chatting.
Looking to the side, the head of the Su Family, Su Mingyuan, had a gloomy and unhappy look on his face.
Su Mingyuan didn't look like this when he arrived.
'Did Secretary Wang force him to give up the Southern District?'
'Is there anyone in Shenjing Province who can make a big shot like Secretary Wang do such a thing?'
'No, not a single one.'
The capital's Zheng clan!
Li Shili shuddered.
Mo clan was in charge of the army, Zheng clan in charge of power, and Bai clan in charge of money. The capital's three great clans each had their own advantages, but the Zheng clan was the most influential.
'When did Li Yan get to know the Zheng clan?'
"Grandson Li Yan, congratulations, gold, silver, and jade chessboard!"
The servant shouted. It was time for the grandson's turn.
Li Yan stood before Li Xuanyu with the chessboard in hand.
'Grandson Li Yan?'
Qin Zhen turned to Li Mo.
Mo Zhendong turned to Li Mo.
Yu Boyan, Zhang Jingshen, Lin Jing, and everyone else who wasn't on Li Shili's and Li Shizhong's invitation lists turned to Li Mo.
Li Mo was indifferent.
"Wait!"
Li Yan was about to put the chessboard down when Li Xuanyu stood up and looked around.
The hall was quiet.
"Everyone, you have come from afar. I, Li Moying, am very honored. Also, for this good opportunity, on this good day, I want to announce something to the public."
Li Shili cut Li Xuanyu short, "Dad, it's your granddaughter's turn."
Li Weiwei, who had her hair combed into two ponytails, stood to the side with her violin in hand. Her gift was a violin solo, and if Li Xuanyu hadn't stood up to speak, it would have been her turn after Li Yan's gift was presented.
Li Xuanyu glared at him. "Step aside."
Li Shili did as he was told.
"I will announce to the world that my eldest grandson is not this one, but another, Li Mo!"
Li Xuanyu pointed.
Li Shili's face sank.
Li Mo walked before Li Xuanyu, standing shoulder to shoulder with Li Yan.
"This grandson of mine, Li Mo, is my grandson. His father is my unfilial son, Li Shili."
Ning Baihe stepped forward, "Dad, what are you saying?
I am Shili's official wife. Before me, Shili never had a wife. Where did this grandson Li Mo come from?
Have you gone senile? "
Li Shili scolded, "Baihe, watch your words!"
Li Shili cared about his reputation the most. With so many guests here today, he couldn't keep his face.
Li Xuanyu didn't get angry. He took Li Mo's hand, "Everyone, this child's mother and my unfilial son, Li Shili, were high school classmates. They fell in love and got married. They lived together for six years, but because my unfilial son felt his mother's background wasn't good, he never married her."
"His mother's background wasn't good?
Your Li clan's good?
What the f * ck is this? "