115 The Conclusion 1 (2/2)
After sitting about for a while, Garen and his sister saw their uncle waving at him, not so far off.
He hurriedly got up and walked over.
”Mr. Pand Di, this is my nephew, Garen. How is he? Easy on the eyes, yes? Garen, where is your greeting?” Anjer smiled and patted Garen’s shoulder. The other person was a huge client of his corporation, not to be taken lightly. He was also a very huge threat.
”An honour to meet you, Mr. Pang Di.” Garen smiled, stretching his hand out to him.
The grey-haired man named Pang Di gave Garen a cold look.
”Hello. However, although Anjer recommends you, my impression of you is not so good. Of course, if you can satisfy me in the future, I might change this opinion of mine. Who knows.”
”Mr. Pang Di.” Anjer interrupted from the side in a deared voice, ”What do you mean by that?” His eyes flashed as he fixed them on the man. His nephew was being accused in front of him; naturally he could not just ignore it.
”No meaning whatsoever.” Pang Di smiled, ”Anjer, we have worked together for so many years. To be honest, I am quite disappointed in your decision this time.”
Standing at the back, listening to these callous words that made him look bad, Garen, however, did not feel strange about it at all.
The few dignitaries who had come over just now were also like this, albeit they did not express it as forwardly as he had.
Only, he had never intended to take over his uncle’s industry. Uncle was still young, and wanting to retire at such an age…..
He suddenly stepped forward, and, with a smile, politely asked Pang Di: ”Then what can I do to give you that satisfaction?”
Pang Di was slightly startled, as though he had not expected Garen to suddenly step up and speak. He turned his head and looked at Garen closely. Before breaking into a sneer.
”Do you know anything about business science? How much do you know about classic case studies in the market?”
”The information in the regard is, in the end, only information. I am very confident with my ability to learn. I’m sure you have also gone through my relevant data?” Garen said calmly.
Pang Di was still sneering.
”So what? You’re only a newbie who has stood out, you are not the rightful heir, and your network is far less impressive than the other two candidates. If it weren’t for the support of your uncle, what right do you have to stand here and speak to me? You’re only a common student who can’t even get through the door.”
Garen raised his eyebrow.
”Who hasn’t stood up from the basics? There is some bias in your words, sir. I don’t know what your requirements are for heirs, but believe me, if you choose me, I am confident that I can do it.”
”You are very confident? You think you can definitely surpass the other two candidates?” Pang Di laughed.
”If I can, would you support me, then?” Garen said coldly.
”There’s no ‘then’. I simply don’t like you. Although I don’t know how a mere nephew you like could obtain Anjer’s approval, but it has been the custom that the industries are passed down to the rightful first born. Don’t try to use such small tricks to snatch what is not yours. No matter what you do! I will never agree to you being the heir.”
This was what they really thought.
Garen finally understood.
All these people believed that he had been flattering his uncle on purpose, with the intention of obtaining the family fortune using dirty tricks.
Although he had never wanted to be a part of his uncle’s business, this man’s words were really quite irritating. However, he had only spoken to him because he had wanted to understand his passionate stand and attitude.
Only, Pang Di’s refusal to listen to anything they had to say, had caused him to feel a bit indignant.
”Actually, I really want to say this too. I don’t really like you much either.” Garen retorted sarcastically. ”Isn’t it a bit too early for you to interfere with my uncle’s decision?”
”Anjer’s issue...” Pang Di’s face turned cold.
”Alright, Garen. That’s enough.” His uncle’s face had become solemn.
Pang Di harumped coldly, and as he brushed past Garen, there was a sliver of fear on his face. It was obvious that he knew something about Garen, and walked off immediately seemingly in respect for Anjer.
Although, amongst the gentlemen on the scene, no one was afraid of anyone, and everyone was equal, but he did not need to see Anjer’s displeased expressions at all.
”Alright. Garen, don’t you get upset as well. Pang Di’s eldest son supports Vaeneris. Delai Xima and Vaeneris are two representatives of the younger generation from my wife’s side. In a while, you shall go down and meet with them privately.”
Anjer knew his nephew considerably well. The recent case with the Manuyllton Company, although he was not clear about the process, but he knew the result very well. Garen had, with connections to the special forces that he had borrowed from who knew where, single-handedly gotten rid of the entire Manuyllton Company. This had caused him to see Garen in a new light. That was why he did not wish for Garen to have hatred towards Pang Di over this matter. After all, he was still a good friend who had partnered with him for many years.
”It’ll be fine, uncle.” Garen smiled. ”How about I go and meet my peers now?”
”That’s good too. Let me send someone to go with you.” Anjer pondered for a moment, and felt that the attitudes of the guests on top were so-so. The advantage obtainable for Garen here was too small, so he might as well let him meet the other juniors downstairs.
Very soon, under his uncle’s arrangements, a slender man wearing a dark blue suit followed Garen from behind. An attendant brought the two of them out of the banquet hall, and through a sidedoor, entered into a smaller parlour.
The small parlour could only contain about a few dozens of people. The walls and the ceiling were all light yellow, and the floor was covered with white sheepskin rugs. The lamps on the walls emitted a warm, yellow glow.
Spread around the parlour, here and there, stood and sat over twenty young men and women.
A big group of them were clustered around two people, the rest were standing in the corners in twos and threes, completely unassuming.
The moment Garen walked in, he immediately saw the two exceptionally eye-catching central figures.
On the left was a young man with thick eyebrows, looking very experienced. There was a glass of dark liquor perched in his hand, from which he occasionally took sips. He was listening to what his companion had to say, but there was a bit of a distant look in his eyes. From the conversations around him, one could vaguely hear the others calling him Delai Xima.
The man on the right had short blue hair and dark eyes; there was a faint, thin and long scar on his forehead. He was the complete opposite of Delai Xima’s quietness; he had complete control on the conversation. Although he was smiling, he still gave off a threatening, aggressive vibe.
When Garen walked in through the door, he immediately caught the attention of some of the people there.
”Garen! You finally have the balls to come out!” The mature man next to Delai Xima suddenly stood up and straightened himself, speaking casually. ”Xima, wasn’t this the guy you saw back then?”
Hearing this, Garen was surprised, and took a closer look at Delai Xima’s face. He suddenly remembered the young man in the white shirt that he had met at the doors of his uncle’s house. How long had it been that he had become so matured?
Pap!
The wine glass in Delai Xima’s hand had suddenly fell to the floor, and was smashed into pieces. The calm and the nonchalant look on his face had disappeared without a trace; in a moment, his face was drained of blood. Both his eyes were locked on Garen, vacant. It was obvious that his mind was now blank.
It was only after the people around him had shook him up, that he came back to his senses.