Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 1600: Chapter 1342: They Are My Friends!

The old butler of Ferro Winery stood with a smile, waiting for Bai Xiaosheng and his two companions to present their invitations.

Although Feng Moyu and Feng Moyan, the Feng family siblings, had instructed him to thoroughly check the invitations and identities of these three individuals, the old butler actually had no intention of making things difficult for them. After all, guests are guests, and Mr. Antonio had specifically instructed that there should be no preferential treatment based on status.

Of course, the winery’s butler and servants were only required to treat all guests equally in terms of attitude.

In reality, however, the treatment of guests was far from uniform.

For instance, distinguished guests could enter directly without queuing to have their invitations checked.

Naturally, the old butler also knew that among the guests in the past, there had been people of unusual backgrounds who kept a low profile and might still follow the rules by queuing to enter.

In the eyes of the old butler, despite appearing young and ordinary at first glance, these three people exuded an elusive, extraordinary aura in their demeanor and actions.

Thus, the old butler maintained a very humble posture.

Other guests queued behind Bai Xiaosheng, their eyes curious and fixed on the three.

They all recognized the Feng family members and were ordered to make way by Feng Moyu and Feng Moyan, not daring to resist.

The fact that these three in front did not even give face to the Feng family surprised everyone.

Ordinarily, attending such a high-profile banquet would mean knowing the Feng family; anything else seemed unlikely...

Thus, daring to confront the Feng siblings, they must have some confidence; at least, their backing might rival that of the Feng family.

The onlookers had eyes full of questions, though.

Would someone with power comparable to the Feng family need to queue?

As guests, that’s what they all wondered.

Bai Xiaosheng and his companions were like a contradictory ensemble, drawing attention.

Under the watchful eyes of the guests, Lin Weiwei explained to the old butler, ”Mr. Butler, our invitation fell into the pool over there just now and is now entirely ruined, so we no longer have an invitation. However, we once met Mr. Antonio, who verbally invited us. Would that be acceptable?”

As she spoke, Lin Weiwei handed over an exquisite business card.

The old butler paused, taking the card and examining it.

Indeed, it was Antonio’s business card.

However, in recent years, Mr. Antonio rarely gave business cards to strangers as invitations, leaving almost no one visiting without a formal invitation.

”When did you get this?” the old butler couldn’t help but ask, noting that the card’s design seemed outdated.

”It must be one or two years ago,” Lin Weiwei was unsure and looked at Bai Xiaosheng.

After all, it was quite some time back, given to them at the home of Zhang Xi, an old friend of Elder Xia.

Bai Xiaosheng thought for a moment and nodded. He couldn’t quite remember the specifics either.

”Is this your first time attending Mr. Antonio’s banquet?” the old butler couldn’t help but ask.

Mr. Antonio didn’t always host these gatherings at Ferro Winery; sometimes, they were elsewhere.

But when they were held here, the old butler was the one receiving the guests, hence his inquiry.

Normally, if these three had attended the banquet before, they would have used the card on their first visit; how could they still have it?

”Yes,” Lin Weiwei nodded and admitted immediately.

This answer left those queued behind Bai Xiaosheng glancing at each other in surprise.

Their first time here?!

So that means... they genuinely didn’t know the Feng family people before?!

Speculations about Bai Xiaosheng and his companions having unusual status were immediately dashed.

Even the old butler felt a slight sense of disappointment, thinking perhaps he’d misjudged.

”And may I ask, where did your previous invitation come from?” the old butler questioned again.

”Oh, it was from a friend of ours who couldn’t attend and passed it to us to represent them,” Lin Weiwei replied.

This explanation left the old butler taken aback.

He had never heard of invitations being transferable!

”Does a business card not suffice? Mr. Antonio said we are welcome to visit the winery anytime.” Bai Xiaosheng calmly interjected.

”If attending such a high-society banquet could be as simple as picking up a business card, why would invitations be necessary?”

Behind Bai Xiaosheng, someone impatiently mumbled mockingly.

”Indeed, I haven’t seen anyone use a business card to attend a banquet in recent years.”

”That’s right, it was only two years ago that such things happened, but not anymore.”

”Mr. Butler, can we speed this up? We’ve been waiting for quite some time!”

More and more voices chimed in, complaints growing louder.

The old butler glanced at Bai Xiaosheng and his companions with some difficulty but remained polite, ”If it were before, that would’ve been possible. However, since this year, we’ve had no such cases, so...”

Truthfully, even if there hadn’t been such incidents recently, the old butler could still let Bai Xiaosheng and his friends in.

For Mr. Antonio is generous and never declines guests at his door.

Yet, these three made the old butler somewhat reluctant.

They had just offended prominent guests, with no apparent background of their own.

The Feng family, a renowned Chinese family in Europe, along with the White and Hawk families, controls seventy percent of the wine market, and even Mr. Antonio holds them in high regard.

The three now at odds with the Feng siblings, maintaining such a tough stance, would be dangerous once inside.

It could pose a risk to Mr. Antonio!

The old butler purposefully showed hesitation, hoping Bai Xiaosheng and his companions would take the hint and leave.

Otherwise, he’d have no choice but to ask them to leave on principle.

Protecting his master’s interests was his undeniable duty as a butler!

Bai Xiaosheng could sense the old butler’s intention but had no plans to retreat.

They were not in the wrong, so why step back?

Not before, neither now, nor ever in the future!

Seeing them stand firm, the old butler was about to issue them to leave.

At this moment, someone walked up from the end of the line—a young white man with soft black curls and gentle eyes.

He hadn’t arrived early, just in time to see the Feng siblings mock the trio and storm away. He witnessed Bai Xiaosheng and his friends’ composure and modesty.

He had an inexplicable good feeling about them, disliking the Feng siblings’ arrogance.

”Mr. Butler, on my behalf, can you let them in?” the young man smiled as he approached, ”They’re my friends!”

Bai Xiaosheng also noticed the man, sizing him up.

Seeing his warm, pure, and courteous demeanor, Bai Xiaosheng felt a mutual good impression.

The young man noticed Bai Xiaosheng’s gaze and nodded with a smile in greeting.

”Mr. Allen!” exclaimed the old butler, quite surprised upon seeing the young man.

There were murmurs from the queue too.

”Isn’t that Allen White, the youngest of the White Family!”

”The famous Allen White who isn’t into business but aspires to be a winemaker and bartender!”

”That’s who the Feng siblings were waiting for earlier.”

”When did he arrive...”

...

From the chatter, Bai Xiaosheng gathered a rough idea about the young man. In his mind, he had Red Lotus search further about the White Family.

”Since it’s Mr. Allen speaking, then of course!”

Facing Allen’s request, the old butler nodded with a smile, without further hesitation.

With the backing of ”White Family,” the old butler dared not refuse.

The Fengs always sought an alliance with the Whites, considering Allen White as the match.

Even the Hawk family hoped to marry off a daughter to Allen, to strengthen bonds.

”Would you three like to accompany me inside?” Allen offered Bai Xiaosheng and his friends a sincere smile.

Bai Xiaosheng returned the smile and nodded, ”Sure.”

Then, led by Allen, they entered the castle.

The old butler stepped aside, courteous, no longer blocking their way.

Once they disappeared from view, whispered discussions resumed among those in line, tongues wagging.

The old butler also cast a deep glance inside.

With Allen’s entry, things were different. Conflict would not arise.

At least, the Feng siblings would show him some respect.

The old butler felt at ease.

The subsequent checks went smoothly, but as they were wrapping up, a stunning woman with golden hair and blue eyes walked up from the back of the line, accompanied by a black bodyguard.

The old butler’s gaze registered mild surprise, and he immediately stepped forward to greet her.

The crowd also noticed, their eyes filled with amazement.

The old butler stood smiling, slightly bowing, and welcomed the approaching beauty. ”Miss Milos, welcome!”