Imperial Capital.
The old Qi Family estate!
The main hall appeared exceptionally bustling, with no shortage of guests arriving to offer their congratulations. Yet, a sense of invisible gunpowder lingered in the air.
"My word! It's Elder Qi’s birthday, so why hasn't the guest of honor appeared yet?"
"Tsk, tsk. Elder Qi has only just recovered from a serious illness; the fact that this eightieth birthday celebration is even happening on schedule is, frankly, just a way to announce the next successor to the throne."
"That makes sense... I've noticed that everything from the banquet arrangements to the hosting has been handled personally by the eldest grandson of the Qi Family. The position of power in the Qi Family is likely to fall to the first branch!"
"Isn't that obvious? Qi Jin has always been the designated successor of the Qi Family. Qi Yan hasn't achieved anything in the business world all these years, so there's no way it would ever fall to him!"
"..."
Below the stage, the guests whispered among themselves.
On stage, Qi Jin arched an eyebrow, his face beaming with triumph. Seeing that the time was right, he tapped the microphone and announced in a loud, clear voice, "Thank you all for coming to celebrate my grandfather’s eightieth birthday. Next, I invite my grandfather to take the stage and speak!"
Chapter 290