Chapter 1841: Chapter 1902: Simple Gifts
If it was before, Li Yifei would have drunk, but now without True Qi, going around like this would send Li Yifei ho lying down, so he said: "Today I’m drinking with family, it’s inconvenient to drink too much. Next ti, I’ll have a good drink with everyone, so I’ll skip this round."
"No need, no need, I’m toasting you, how could I let you drink!" Huang Zicong said, tilting his head back and downing a glass of white spirit. Fortunately, this white spirit was just over thirty degrees, not reaching forty, quite weak, otherwise, two glasses of sixty-degree spirit would knock Huang Zicong out.
Others followed suit, repeatedly toasting, and Li Yifei accepted graciously.
Going through the group, there were more than ten people, more than ten of the most prominent figures in Ying City, taking turns to toast Li Yifei. This honor is not sothing just anyone can receive, but Li Yifei accepted it heartily.
"Everyone, have so food. Let’s chit-chat for a while, and then I’ll have another drink and head back. After all, keeping the family waiting too long isn’t good," said Li Yifei.
"Alright, alright."
Everyone drank and felt more at ease. Li Yifei wasn’t as domineering as the rumors suggested. Instead, he was easy to talk to and drink with, not putting on airs. They were indeed quite different from ordinary people, and compared to Li Yifei, the gap was even greater. But Li Yifei had no airs and could even be said to be approachable. Of course, they all automatically ignored the fact that Li Yifei had hit soone at noon, which was entirely because the other party had provoked him; otherwise, why would Li Yifei have hit them?
Through introductions, Li Yifei also rembered so nas, such as Zhao Dayou, who was into food processing with a big factory in the province. This aligned with Song Lianyao’s father’s factory, so Li Yifei paid attention. When the other party sensed Li Yifei’s interest, they quickly offered their business card, whereas at noon, they didn’t even have the chance to hand one over.
Another was Li Jingxin, involved in car sales with several 4S shops under him. Li Yifei nodded at him.
"By the way, everyone, stop drinking for now," Huang Zicong suddenly rembered and called out, prompting everyone to wake up. So stood up to take their bags, others started fishing things out of their pockets. Li Yifei watched, smiling, quickly understanding as these people produced beautifully packaged boxes and presented them to him, saying: "Mr. Li, here’s a small gift for your child, please accept it!"
"Yes, a small token, not much, but we hope your child grows up to be like you." They didn’t know whether Li Yifei’s child was a boy or a girl, which made choosing gifts a bit tricky, especially given the rush. They couldn’t personally deliver gifts either, relying on secretaries or trusted aides to choose. Their only requirent was: it doesn’t matter how expensive the gifts are, as long as they are good.
In no ti, a jewelry store in Ying City sold three pieces worth over a million each in just half an hour, causing a sensation even at the headquarters, puzzled by the big spender.
Gift-giving is an art these bosses knew well. Directly giving gifts to Li Yifei, the provincial wealthiest man, would be presumptuous. But giving them to his child, Li Yifei might not refuse. At least, that’s what they thought.
Seizing the drinking atmosphere, these people handed over their gifts, all tagged with cards bearing their nas and affiliations, so even with phone numbers and a line or two of well-wishing words.
"Thank you all for your thoughtfulness! For the sake of my child, I toast to you, and likewise, you don’t need to drink!" Li Yifei smiled, filled a glass of white spirit, and drank it in one go, straightforward and refreshing.
"You’re too kind." The big bosses quickly replied.
Soon, Li Yifei drank the last glass of wine, everyone stood up to drink together. Li Yifei expressed his wishes, and these people were grateful. Li Yifei then took a heap of gifts ant for the child and went back upstairs.
The room was harmonious, elderlies and kids were happy. Song Lianyao couldn’t contain herself and brought up the loan matter, but requested no discussions now, asking them to think over it at ho and get back to her within a week. Hearing that they could borrow such a large sum, these relatives were thrilled. Although the loans were assigned by family, many only had one child, so two at most. Even split between two kids, it’s a significant amount, enough to start sothing, especially seeing Li Yifei’s status, making them even more motivated.
When Li Yifei returned, Song Lianyao got up to greet him. Surprised by the gifts Li Yifei held, she remarked, "Honey, did you rob soone, or t Santa Claus? Why so many presents?"
"Haha, so people downstairs sent them, saying it’s for our child. I didn’t have the heart to refuse, so I brought them back!" Li Yifei casually placed the boxes on the table. Song Lianyao’s mom, who was holding the child, was also stunned, instinctively saying, "Yifei, is it okay for us to accept these things, or should we return them?"
"Mom, it’s okay, if we don’t accept, they’ll actually feel bad," Li Yifei reassured her.
Song Lianyao’s mom nodded, and the other relatives naturally envied them imnsely. But it’s just envy; now, since Li Yifei had given them another path, they had to seize the opportunity, after all, it’s five million. Though it had to be repaid, the term was ten years without interest, better than a windfall; how could they not hurry to seize it?
Curious about what those people sent, Song Lianyao opened a piece to find a large sapphire, ticulously carved, transparent and dazzling. Her mom took the certificate inside the box and gasped in a low voice. Others quickly asked what it was, hearing Song Lianyao’s mom say, "This huge gem is actually worth 1.2 million, my gosh."
Li Yifei raised an eyebrow, not expecting those businessn to be so generous, gifting the equivalent of a top car. These gifts... truly astonishing.
But since they had already been received, returning them was out of the question. Noticing Song Lianyao looking at him, Li Yifei nodded, and she felt at ease.
The gifts were opened one by one, a total of thirteen gifts, aning thirteen top tycoons in Ying City had sent gifts. The prices varied, with the jewelry grade certificates kept, allowing Li Yifei to know their worth, and if not liked, they could be returned. Everyone seed to agree on the gift prices, none below 800,000 yuan, and the highest at 1.4 million.
Only two were suitable for the baby, and since the baby was too young, wearing them wasn’t possible. The rest would belong to the child’s mother, Song Lianyao. She wasn’t stingy, imdiately giving each of the three children a piece without asking Li Yifei, deciding by herself. Of course, Li Yifei had no objections, even if Song Lianyao bought it herself and gave it away, he would find it normal and supportive.
Other families regretted not bringing their children today; otherwise, they could casually receive a million-yuan gift. Yet those receiving gifts wouldn’t possibly refund them; otherwise, offending Song Lianyao was inevitable.
Yangyangg’s gift was a jade piece, suitable for him to wear. Once worn, he ran to Li Yifei, raising his cup with his drink, saying, "Uncle, I’m still a kid and can’t drink, so here’s a drink for you. When I grow up, I’ll offer you a drink and thank you for your gift. When I earn money, I’ll invite you for a drink and give you a gift!"
"Haha, alright, I’ll be waiting. Hmm, how old are you this year?" Li Yifei asked happily.
"I’m six," Yangyangg replied seriously.
"Alright then, in twenty years, I’ll await your gift and your drink."
"Okay, a man keeps his word!" Yangyangg said like a little adult, gulped a big mouthful of his drink, and reached out his small hand.
Li Yifei smiled and reached out to high-five Yangyangg.
So relatives couldn’t help but be envious, claiming that Song Lianyao’s cousin’s family had a smart child. Such intelligence was truly delightful, promising a bright future.
Li Yifei chuckled and gave a few complints.
Receiving over ten million yuan in gifts gave Song Lianyao a glowing face. Was she vain? It’s impossible to have none, but since joining the Li family, she didn’t care as much. Yet, flaunting before relatives felt nice. Looking at the curious wide-eyed family, she felt she made the right decision.
Li Yifei had drunk quite a lot; his face was a bit reddish but he kept toasting. Song Lianyao’s father drank even more. He forrly had so capability but wasn’t the most authoritative in the Song family. But now, the dynamic had changed. For a long ti, the Song family would center around him, especially with Li Yifei’s status. Everyone felt more motivated.
By the end, Yangyangg’s uncle, another of Song Lianyao’s cousins, went to pay the bill, only to find Huang Zicong had been waiting at the counter. There was no way he would let Li Yifei’s family pay the bill, even though they felt they benefitted a lot today, besides the five-million loan, seeing the life of truly wealthy people also gave them hope for the future. Now it was up to them to find good projects and work hard to succeed!
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