C5 Mu Family Banquet

"Don't even get me started. I had every intention of being a hermit at home until the end of my days, but out of the blue, my dad shows up today, demanding that I leave my seclusion. To top it off, he hands me three hundred million to start a business, claiming that if I don't turn it into a billion in assets within a year, he'll freeze all my bank accounts and funds."

Tang Xiaofeng tilted his head 60 degrees skyward, wearing an expression that screamed 'the universe is out to get me'.

"Uhh... So? What brings you to this banquet?"

"I'm here to talk about a potential business collaboration with you."

"Business collaboration? What kind of collaboration are we talking about?"

Ye Yufei settled into the sofa, addressing Tang Xiaofeng who had taken a seat as well.

"I'll provide the capital, and you'll put in the effort."

"Get out of here. You call that starting a business? That's investing. And do you really think I'd be short on funds if I wanted to start a business?"

"Then what am I supposed to do? With my business acumen, I'm bound to lose everything."

Tang Xiaofeng slumped into the sofa, the picture of despair. Why was his father a business whiz, while he couldn't seem to get the hang of it at all?

"Wait, you're skilled in computer programming, right? I've got an idea. You handle the tech, and I'll take care of the marketing. What do you say?"

Ye Yufei leaned forward, eyebrows arched, hands clasped under his chin.

"An idea? What kind of idea?!"

Tang Xiaofeng leaned in eagerly, almost nose-to-nose with Ye Yufei.

"Ever heard of online shopping?"

"Online shopping? What's that?"

With Tang Xiaofeng looking perplexed, Ye Yufei explained the concept of online shopping as it was in his past life.

After hearing about online shopping, Tang Xiaofeng's face went blank, then lit up with amazement as he turned to Ye Yufei,

"Incredible! Yufei, your idea is genius! Online stores aren't just more convenient than brick-and-mortar shops, but the products can be cheaper too, since there's no rent to pay.

"And we can even profit from logistics. I'll handle the tech side, you take care of marketing. With our combined talents, isn't a billion in assets practically within our grasp?!"

Ye Yufei barely suppressed a laugh at Tang Xiaofeng's display of arrogance. As they conversed, the Mu family's banquet officially commenced. Observing the family and Mu Yanrou on the stage at the front of the hall, Ye Yufei's lips curled into a cold smirk.

His attendance wasn't solely to break off the engagement. According to the original story, the protagonist, Chu Yuntian, was also expected to be present. Chu Yuntian's healing of Old Master Mu's legs, who was also Mu Yanrou's grandfather, had ingratiated him with the Mu family and provided an opportunity to meet Chen Hai, who was looking for investment opportunities at the banquet. Ye Yufei wouldn't miss the chance to upstage the hero in such a moment.

As long as Chu Yuntian dared to show off, Ye Yufei was ready to firmly put him in his place.

With two soft taps on the microphone, Mu Yanrou's father, Mu Xun, captured the attention of everyone in the room. "Hahaha, I'm deeply grateful to the elite of D City for taking time out of their busy schedules to join us for my birthday celebration. Today marks not only my birthday but also that of my father's. It's a curious coincidence that we share the same birthday. He's not often seen due to mobility issues, but the warm enthusiasm from all of you has encouraged him to make an appearance today." Mu Xun concluded his speech with applause, signaling the entrance of his father.

Old Master Mu, a figure of some standing in D City's social circles, was a significant draw for many attendees. The crowd welcomed him with a hearty round of applause.

"Hahaha, I'm truly surprised to see that after all these years, so many still remember an old man like me," Mu Yuanshan, seated in his wheelchair, chuckled to the guests as the nanny wheeled him to the microphone.

Amidst the ongoing applause, Ye Yufei rose to his feet and, clapping along, made his way toward the stage.

"Yufei, what are you up to?" Tang Xiaofeng inquired, puzzled by his sudden movement.

"I'm about to stir things up," Ye Yufei replied with a sly grin, then proceeded to the banquet stage.

"Eh? Stirring up trouble? What kind of trouble?"

Tang Xiaofeng looked utterly bewildered. Clearly, he was unaware that Ye Yufei was about to drop a bombshell on everyone present in the next moment.

Clap, clap, clap.

Once Ye Yufei stepped onto the stage, an eerie silence fell over the crowd, with only Ye Yufei applauding.

Mu Yanrou's heart lurched as she watched Ye Yufei ascend the stage, a sense of foreboding suddenly clouding her mind.

"Grandpa Mu, it's been a while. Do you still remember me?" Ye Yufei stopped clapping and crouched down in front of Mu Yuanshan with a smile.

"Of course, I remember you. You're Yufei, right? It's been a few years, and I never imagined you'd grow up so much," Mu Yuanshan replied warmly, smiling at Ye Yufei.

"Yes, indeed. If I'm not mistaken, Grandpa Mu, you visited my grandfather about ten years ago. I was just a teenager back then, and now I'm already in my twenties."

The reason Mu Yuanshan had sought out Ye Yufei's grandfather was that the Mu family was facing a crisis and needed a powerful ally. Fortunately, Mu Yuanshan had some connections with Old Master Ye.

So, Old Master Ye had Ye Hongjun step in to resolve the Mu family's crisis, and from that point on, the Mu family became an affiliate of the Ye family.

"Time certainly does fly," Mu Yuanshan said with a wistful smile, though he was secretly thrilled.

There had been rumors that the Ye and Mu families were at odds due to Mu Yanrou's attitude toward Ye Yufei. With Ye Yufei's current demeanor, he was effectively slapping the faces of those who had spread such gossip.

"Grandpa Mu, this is a medicinal pill I acquired from a reclusive old doctor. He claimed it specifically cures leg ailments and that you'll see immediate results upon taking it."

Ye Yufei presented the exquisitely packaged Hundred Spirits Pill to Old Master Mu Yuanshan with a grin.