Chapter 298: Toasting
A cosmetic product made a dramatic entrance, followed by Lady Li's endorsement and then her announcement that Niuniu suffered from albinism, with Xu Hao promising a certain cure.
All of this was completely beyond everyone's expectations.
At this moment, the most infuriated were Wu Mengchong and Mao Jinxi.
With the cooperation of Li Chenggong and the involvement of the Mao Family, they saw it as a sure win, a visibly huge piece of the pie.
But now, Xu Hao had turned it into a matter full of uncertainties.
Yet Wu Yong maintained his calmness, he laughed and said, "Mengchong, distinguished nephew Jinxi, why bother competing with a madman and unnecessarily lowering our own stature? We are not in a rush at this moment, I believe in Elder Master Li's discernment, he will choose the most suitable partner."
Li Chenggong laughed and said, "Master Wu, don't be impatient, this isn't a trivial matter, and Xu Xiao You's proposal to treat my daughter Niuniu's albinism is much more important to me than establishing a film and television base. So, please, let's all quietly await the progress of my daughter's condition."
"Haha, no trouble at all, nearly all of us here are parents, and everyone understands a parent's heart; no business is as important as a daughter's health. We understand your approach, Old Mr. Li." Sun Decong was the first to express agreement, and others quickly concurred.
At this point, even if Wu Yong didn't want to agree, he had no choice but to comply.
At this moment, Mao Jinxi's hatred towards Xu Hao deepened.
Originally, he had offered the Wu Family a gratuitous sum of twenty billion, instantly focusing all attention on himself.
But now, Xu Hao had easily shifted everyone's focus onto himself, stealing Mao Jinxi's thunder.
This left Mao Jinxi very displeased.
However, what nobody knew was that Xu Hao could cure Niuniu's albinism within three days, but he wasn't planning to do so.
Firstly, that would be too shockingly unconventional.
Secondly, what Xu Hao needed most now was time.
The development of Xu Liu Group required time, the improvement of Xu Hao's strength required time, and identifying the hostile forces threatening the Xu Family also needed time.
Originally just an ordinary person with no special knowledge, recent events had made it clear to Xu Hao that once certain individuals realized he could cure genetic diseases, it would definitely draw out forces who knew certain secrets.
Xu Hao's biological father didn't want him to get involved in this so soon, but Xu Hao knew that his father was actually in a very dangerous situation and that he had to become stronger.
Visible enemies weren't to be feared as much as those hidden in the shadows.
And Xu Hao's goal was to make those hidden enemies reveal themselves one by one, and then to eliminate them one by one.
His strength was already at the Grandmaster Level.
Sufficient for self-protection.
Xu Hao knew that it was time to share some of his father's burdens.
Seeing the situation had developed to this stage without clear resolution, Chen Hai stood up and said, "Since it has come to this, everyone, please move to the ballroom for some dancing and chatting."
The major families showed little interest, but those from smaller powers were eager.
The ballroom was basically a playground for the youth.
And through this dance, some young people from their families might manage to connect with the offspring of the major families.
Xu Hao turned to Xiao Lan, who had always been quite reserved, and said, "Let's go and enjoy the fun; drinking with these old men is dull."
Chen Hai and others heard this and just laughed heartily. Among the youths here, probably only Xu Hao would dare speak of these old men in such a way.
Li Chenggong wasn't offended, after all, he was indeed an old man, and if Xu Hao managed to cure his daughter, he would be a great benefactor to the whole family, so whatever Xu Hao said was fine by him.
However, he still said, "Xu Xiao You, you call us old men, and we accept that, but you have to toast each of us a drink."
"Haha! Yes, a toast!" Chen Hai also laughed loudly.
Rarely did his father Chen Buyi not be present; otherwise, he wouldn't dare speak to Xu Hao like this.
Sun Decong and others also shouted for Xu Hao to toast, impassioned Wu Yong's face, although it was unclear whether his enthusiasm was genuine or feigned.
Wu Mengchong and Mao Jinxi at another table, Mao Jinxi whispered, "Hehe, I have no idea what Elder Master Li is thinking, there are over a dozen people at their table, and if Xu Hao toasts each with spirits, and if each glass is full, after drinking three or four liters, even an elephant would fall over, hehe, this is going to be interesting to watch!"
Wu Mengchong said, "That's hard to say, Xu Hao's so strong, perhaps he'll manage without any issues."
"Have you been reading too many martial arts novels? Do you actually think 'channeling internal energy to expel alcohol' is real?"
Mao Jinxi disdainfully said, "Fourteen glasses of alcohol, and if each is filled, and he drinks all of it, he'd have three to four liters. Even a large elephant would fall over, hehe, this will be a spectacle!"
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