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Starting Sign-In from a Billionaire God-Chapter 838: That Commotion Must Mean Mr. Lin Has Arrived
The Song Family's grand mansion, tonight is the 65th birthday banquet of Elder Song Rongmao. The mansion is bustling like never before. As the president of the Yun City Chamber of Commerce, Song Rongmao is highly respected with significant clout, attracting big names from across Yun City to celebrate his birthday.
Song Rongmao is well-known in the business world for his good relationships, which are related to his warm hospitality. At previous business conferences, as the president, he would personally greet guests at the door. Today, as the birthday star, he is also without airs, standing at the entrance of the mansion, smiling and welcoming guests personally.
Of course, although Song Rongmao treated these guests with genuine warmth, the weight they held in his heart varied.
"Brother Li Jian, I was really looking forward to seeing you!" Song Rongmao gave a hearty laugh and embraced Li Jian, who was walking over, with a smile.
Li Jian, the patriarch of the Yun City Li Family and chairman of Xingjian Group, is the head of the most prominent family among the local families of Yun City.
Rumor has it that Li Jian's wealth far exceeds what is publicly known, making him a hidden tycoon among Yun City's wealthy. Some say his real strength can rank among the top three in Yun City, making him a hidden multi-billionaire. Although Li Jian hasn't joined the billionaire club due to official assets not reaching a billion, those in the know see him as a billionaire.
Song Rongmao and Li Jian have been friends for many years. If there is one person who knows Li Jian inside out, it must be Song Rongmao.
Li Jian's appearance attracted quite a bit of attention. In Yun City's business community, there are not many who do not know Li Jian's name. Because Yun City's Li Family owns countless pieces of land, Li Jian is secretly called landlord. 𝐟𝚛𝕖𝚎𝕨𝗲𝐛𝚗𝐨𝐯𝐞𝕝.𝐜𝗼𝗺
"Have you heard? Landlord Li is selling land recently. The prime land by Yunjiang is finally up for auction."
"Yes, I've heard. Many people have their eyes on it. It's said even Mr. Lin has placed a bid."
"But rumor has it, Landlord Li actually returned Mr. Lin's bid. Tsk tsk, impressive, not even giving Mr. Lin any face!"
The people around started discussing.
Li Jian heard these discussions and sneered inwardly; only he knew that these "rumors" and "it's said" were the talks he personally spread.
Ever since Lin Fan became the richest man in Yun City, Mr. Lin's name has been renowned across Jiangnan. Some even say that Jiangnan is led by Mr. Lin, and everyone respects him greatly. Li Jian just wanted everyone to know that his Yun City Li Family doesn't need to give face to Lin Fan. To him, the richest man in Yun City isn't worth mentioning.
"Hahaha, Brother Song, happy birthday! Wish you blessings as vast as the Eastern Sea and longevity like the Southern Mountain!" Li Jian disregarded everyone else and said with a laugh.
Li Jian and Song Rongmao exchanged pleasantries.
"Brother Li Jian, you are a busy man, if not for my birthday, it would be hard to meet you." Elder Song laughed.
Li Jian said, "I'm usually a bit busy, as Brother Song knows my goals, but since it's your birthday today, no matter how busy I am, I had to come."
Song Rongmao felt honored, Li Jian showed a lot of respect.
"Brother Li Jian, don't stand outside, come, let's go inside." Song Rongmao pulled Li Jian and walked into the mansion.
"Brother Li Jian, I've heard the discussions too, they say you rejected Mr. Lin's bid, is that true?" Song Rongmao suddenly asked.
Li Jian chuckled, "So Brother Song heard it too. I know Lin Fan is part of the billionaire club, and it was Brother Song who personally invited him to join. I also heard that Brother Song values this young man greatly, you must have a good personal relationship. Could it be, Lin Fan asked Brother Song to plead for him?"
Song Rongmao was taken aback, quickly saying, "That's not the case at all. In fact, I don't have much interaction with Mr. Lin, he has never sought assistance from me."
Li Jian said, "Did Brother Song invite Lin Fan tonight?"
As he spoke, Li Jian glanced around, trying to spot Lin Fan.
Song Rongmao said, "I did invite Mr. Lin, but he hasn't arrived yet; he tends to be fashionably late as usual."
Previously, at the business conference, Lin Fan also arrived last, and this time he still hasn't shown up.
Li Jian said, "This kid Lin Fan, rumored to have many tactics, even the Wei Family, the richest in Jiangnan, suffered losses because of him. He probably already knows about my friendship with Brother Song, so he will come to ask Brother Song to intervene, which doesn't surprise me at all."
Song Rongmao smiled, "Brother Li Jian, don't worry, Mr. Lin indeed has not mentioned anything about buying land to me. My understanding of this matter is similar to everyone else's, all just hearsay."
Li Jian said, "The best would be if he hasn't. Even if he does ask Brother Song, I hope Brother Song will not agree to plead for him, just brush it off vaguely."
This sentence was exactly what Li Jian wanted to convey tonight. If Song Rongmao stepped in to mediate between him and Lin Fan, it would be difficult for him. After all, he could refuse face to anyone, but not to Song Rongmao.
Now he preempted, ensuring that Song Rongmao would not be able to broach this topic, so he doesn't have to worry about Song Rongmao's face anymore.
"I know Brother Song values this kid highly, but this matter is a conflict between me and him, I want to resolve it personally with him." Li Jian added.
Saying this much, Song Rongmao could not say anything further. After hearing about this, he indeed had thought of stepping in to mediate. Li Jian was right; he valued Lin Fan greatly.
Among the many guests tonight, their weight in his heart varied, and Lin Fan happened to be the heaviest one.
A multi-billionaire who rose to the top in a short time, his future is immeasurable. Song Rongmao also wants to see what kind of surprises Lin Fan can create. If necessary, he will help Lin Fan at the right time.
"Alright, although I don't know the exact nature of the conflict between Brother Li Jian and Mr. Lin, since Brother Li Jian says so, I won't interfere in your matters." Song Rongmao said with a smile.
Li Jian gritted his teeth, saying grimly, "I'm not afraid to tell Brother Song, my feud with Lin Fan is irreconcilable! This person..."
Just as he was speaking, suddenly a lively sound came from outside: applause, cheers, words of praise...
Song Rongmao brightened up, saying, "From the commotion, it must be Mr. Lin who has arrived, I shall go and greet him."
Upon hearing that Lin Fan had arrived, Li Jian's face darkened, and after hesitating for a moment, he also followed Song Rongmao outside.
A Rolls-Royce Cullinan stopped outside the mansion. Lin Fan, wearing a custom top-tier suit and accompanied by Wei Yue'er, walked over, immediately drawing everyone's attention.
So handsome!
Lin Fan was truly handsome, stunning the whole gathering. As soon as he appeared, he became the focus, the legendary fastest-rising billionaire in history. Lin Fan was so young, so handsome.
Moreover, his young and handsome appearance was secondary; Lin Fan's status, the richest man in Yun City, was the primary reason people flocked to him.
All of a sudden, everyone stepped forward, trying to get closer to Lin Fan, flattering words one after another.
This scene did not escape the eyes of Li Jian, who followed Song Rongmao out. Li Jian inwardly sneered; Lin Fan was in the limelight, but such good days would soon end, as he planned to personally help bring Lin Fan's end.







