Thirty million as a congratulatory gift, if it were half a year ago, even if Su Laodie were beaten to death, he wouldn't have been willing to take it out.
Times change.
Just a few days ago, his son-in-law personally gifted Su Laodie a full billion yuan (from the membership fees of Qianfan Hat Industry)!
Although that money was for enterprise development, it was left entirely to Su Laodie's discretion.
Now that his son-in-law was establishing his "second home" in Sijiu, Su Laodie had to show his best.
As long as the Qingyun Su family moved forward, the Sijiu Su family would definitely reciprocate in the future.
They absolutely could not be jealous or sidelined just because Li Qianfan was the son-in-law of the Qingyun Su family but had another nest in Sijiu, thus ruining their relationship.
After all, his son-in-law was no ordinary person.
He couldn't be treated like an average individual!
It had to be said.
Su Laodie and Lan Mu Hou had quite a correct attitude in these matters.
"Wow—"
Applause erupted.
Su Laodie and Lan Mu Hou, both with proud expressions, smiled and clapped to thank everyone for attending.
"Qingyun King, Zhu Hui, congratulatory gift of two hundred thousand!"
"Qingyun Ms. Wei Wan, congratulatory gift of one million (paid by Gao Ling Wang)!"
"Chen Dong and An Ran from Tianhu Province, congratulatory gift of ten million (from Guo family's compensation)!"
"Qingyun Xie Wenxiu—"
Shen Congdao and Miao Hanyu had finally found their calling today.
Their voices were as loud and as drawn out as possible, and inevitably very sharp.
If they had been dressed in ancient costumes, holding a whisk, they would have been eunuchs proclaiming imperial decrees.
The more invested they became, the more unsightly Shen Huiteng's old face became.
Shen Congdao and his companion were, after all, once core disciples of the 13 influential families.
But because of the Black Water Forest incident—
As a result of being instigated by a certain pair of note-bearing individuals, they had caused their families to turn against each other!
Amidst the applause.
"Sijiu Murong family, congratulates the Su family on establishing their residence in Sijiu, congratulatory gift of thirty million!"
"Sijiu Tang family, congratulates the Su family on establishing their residence in Sijiu, congratulatory gift of fifty million!"
"Mr. Zhao Tingshan, congratulates the Su family on establishing their residence in Sijiu, congratulatory gift of sixty-six thousand (special status, had to be cautious)!"
As Shen Congdao and his companion announced this, they looked at Shen Huiteng and the others, their lips curving into sinister smiles.
They had finished announcing the gifts from guests who strongly supported the Su family; next would be the "congratulatory gifts" from the Ten Great Families.
The congratulatory gifts of the Ten Great Families—
were actually their spiritual damages paid to avert disaster!
It was just that Li Qianfan had specifically arranged for them to come to the Su family today, under the guise of congratulatory gifts, to present this money.
As for how much they could offer as a gift, it would depend on their sincerity.
In any case, when the Ten Great Families divided the Miao family's assets, they only left 30% of the total assets to the Miao family descendants (and even that was because Mr. Zhao had intervened; otherwise, the Miao family descendants would have been left with nothing after the Ten Great Families' voracious appetite).
If the congratulatory gifts from the Ten Great Families did not satisfy Li Qianfan, he would definitely visit each of them again.
Wishing them a happy retirement.
What Shen Congdao and his companion loved to do most now was to see the Ten Great Families, who had betrayed them, suffer!
As they announced the gifts, the second masters of the Seven Noble Families gathered together, whispering amongst themselves.
The corners of their mouths revealed their favorite expressions of disdain.
No reason.
Among those supporting the Su family, only the Tang family had some weight.
The Murong family could only be considered quasi-second-rate.
The Zhao family, due to certain reasons, could only offer their support to the Su family in a roundabout way.
As for the people from Qingyun, they were just a group of country bumpkins who could be ignored!
Therefore.
The second masters of the Seven Noble Families, after suffering a blow, decided to proceed with their original plan.
As long as they didn't give Li Qianfan an excuse to get angry, and with Li Wujiang still not appearing (they guessed that divine beast might have left the Su family for important matters); it was still possible for the Seven Noble Families to execute their original plan and put pressure on Li Qianfan.
Losing money—
was it just a small sum?
The second masters of the Seven Noble Families decided that each would offer sixty-six thousand (similar to the Zhao family's), considering it as dismissing beggars.
Alas.
Who made Li Qianfan lack the backing? If he wanted to continue vying for the position of Dragon Ruins heir, he still needed the strong support of the Seven Noble Families.
The second masters of the Seven Noble Families absolutely did not believe that Li Qianfan dared to truly become their enemy!!
They firmly believed that as long as Li Qianfan had any sense, after showing off his power and gaining face, he would change his attitude towards the Seven Noble Families; they wouldn't say he would grovel, but he would certainly be respectful.
Otherwise—
The representatives of the Seven Noble Families would declare on the spot: "From now on, our Seven Noble Families have become enemies with Li Qianfan and the Sijiu Shen family!"
This was undoubtedly the outcome the Ten Great Families liked to see the most.
"With only a handful of supporters, you dare to establish a residence? Heh heh."
As Chen Er and others sneered in their hearts, they heard a shout from outside the crowd: "Tiandong Du family, specially arrives in Sijiu to congratulate the Su family on establishing their residence!"
The Tiandong Du family?
Many people, including Old Tang, Zhao Tingshan; the Seven Noble Families and the Jiangbei Ten Great Families; as well as Su Laodie, were stunned.
Su Nanyin and Li Qianfan, however, exchanged a quick glance.
They both grinned slyly.
It was clear.
The sudden appearance of the Tiandong Du family at this time was something they had deliberately arranged beforehand.
Their original intention in arranging this was to target the Ten Great Families and their allied families.
It was to show the Ten Great Families and the allied families: "We have a lot of muscle too!"
The second masters of the Seven Noble Families just happened to encounter this.
Outside the crowd—
A father and son walked briskly, briskly.
It was Du Yuanhang and Li Qianfan's junior, Young Master Tianci.
"Congratulations to Ms. Su on the auspicious occasion of establishing her residence!"
Du Yuanhang, with his son, bowed to Su Nanyin in congratulation.
As Young Master Tianci bowed, his heart pounded.
Due to the scandal, he had long heard of Su Nanguan Yin's beauty.
But seeing her in person today, Young Master Tianci's aesthetic appreciation was completely shattered.
Su Nanyin's beauty—
was far beyond what Jiao Meibi could compare to!
But Young Master Tianci also knew very well that some beauties could only be admired from afar, not approached.
Otherwise—
Young Master Tianci, who had now found his direction in life, didn't want to end up like Shen Congdao and Brother Yingjun!
"Thank you, Patriarch Du, and Mr. Tianci, for coming to support us."
Su Nanyin tugged at the edge of her cloak and bowed slightly to the Du father and son.
"The Tiandong Du family also supports Li Qianfan!"
Old Tang and others were stunned for a moment, then quickly exchanged glances.
Old Tang, Zhao Tingshan, Murong He, and others were all overjoyed.
Although the Du family was a local influential family, their joining clearly increased the Su family's strength.
However, the people from the Ten Great Families and the Seven Noble Families clearly frowned.
Of course, they did not wish to see the Su family's strength increase.
But they didn't pay too much attention: "Hmph, just a minor force from a small place."
"Tiandong Du family, congratulates the Sijiu Su family on establishing their residence, congratulatory gift of fifty million!"
Shen Congdao and Miao Hanyu took the gift list and sang in unison.
Applause erupted.
The Du father and son smiled proudly, clasped their fists, and thanked everyone.
Before the applause subsided—
Someone shouted from outside the crowd: "Tiandong Bai family, specially arrives in Sijiu to congratulate the Su family on establishing their residence!"
The Tiandong Bai family!?
Many people at the scene were stunned again.
The crowd parted.
A beautiful woman in a black cotton qipao, wearing high heels, walked in with a slight sway of her hips, followed by a young beauty in a white suit.
This beautiful woman was the eldest madam of the Tiandong Bai family, Jiao Yin, whom many present knew.
The young beauty was Bai Ziyan, who had taken over the position of CEO of the Bai family's company due to Bai Yujing's accidental injury.
"Congratulations to Ms. Su on the auspicious occasion of establishing her residence!"
Jiao Yin, with Bai Ziyan, bowed to Su Nanyin in congratulation.
"Tiandong Bai family, congratulates the Sijiu Su family on establishing their residence, congratulatory gift of fifty million!"
After Su Nanyin returned the bow, Shen Congdao and Miao Hanyu took the gift list and sang in unison again.
Applause erupted.
Du Yaoyao and Bai Ziyan's gazes met, and they made a decision: "This fifty million from the Bai family, we'll split it fifty-fifty! Without Li Qianfan and the others, not a penny!"
Before the applause subsided—
Someone shouted from outside the crowd: "Tianbei Fang family, specially arrives in Sijiu to congratulate the Su family on establishing their residence!"
The Tianbei Fang family!?
Upon hearing that the Tianbei Fang family had also arrived, the people from the Seven Noble Families and the Ten Great Families were no longer calm.
Although the Tiandong Bai family, Tiandong Du family, and Tianbei Fang family were all local influential families, they were indeed not qualified to compare with the Seven Noble Families, the Ten Great Families, the Northwest Gao family, and other prominent families.
But a drop of water can form a river, and a grain of rice can fill a bin!!
As long as the quantity was sufficient, it could lead to a qualitative change.
The congratulatory gift from the Tianbei Fang family was ten million.
The fact that they could offer ten million already showed great respect to Li Qianfan.
Li Qianfan, along with Su Nanyin, solemnly bowed and thanked the head of the Fang family who had personally come.
Applause erupted.
Before it subsided—
Someone shouted from outside the crowd: "Gao Ling Wang, Qin Zhou, Tie Yuan, Chu Yingying, Jing Hongcuo, Xiang Siyu, Xie Chong, Liu Zhan, Xue Mingrui, Zhuge Hao, Shang Long'er! Specially arrive in Sijiu to congratulate the Su family on establishing their residence!"
The new generation, with an average age of only 21—
Except for Gao Ling Wang, the other ten, who had been to the Black Water Forest and were now the second team of the Dark Blade, arrived collectively!!