Everyone ignored Old Wang's words.
Was this not absurd? Could someone from the Habsburg family be a lickspittle?
Those in this group were not just well-known figures in China, but also famous entrepreneurs worldwide.
Old Wang making such a joke now only made him seem imprudent, like a step backward in intelligence.
Apart from insiders, there was one staunch fan in this group: Lei Ming.
Lei Ming: I believe it, I believe it! Hurry up and post photos so we can broaden our horizons.
Mr. Xu, a football enthusiast: Old Wang, it's been a while since we had a drink. You scammed me out of my land, shouldn't you treat me to a drink sometime? Let me see if you've gone senile.
Old Wang: Get lost, no time. Besides, I didn't scam you.
CD Liu: Are all you big shots this leisurely every day?
Penguin Ma: With so much money, what else would we do but be leisurely? I haven't been to the company in almost a month.
CD Liu: Mr. Ma, saying that is like slapping yourself in the face. We're all working for you.
Old Wang: @CD Liu, donate it. Mr. Ma is preparing to enjoy his retirement.
Penguin Ma: Get lost, I'm still young.
Penguin Group held the largest share in CD Liu's company, but it was only equity without any decision-making power.
CD Liu's Jingxi Group was originally supported by Penguin Ma to counter Jack Ma. However, CD Liu did not disappoint Penguin Ma. Combined with the resources of Penguin Group for promotion, it had completely stood up. Although there was still some gap with Aba Aba, it could bring pressure to Jack Ma.
However, Jack Ma did not take CD Liu seriously. Once at a financial summit, Jack Ma said: "I never considered you a rival."
The meaning of this sentence was quite obvious: "I look down on you."
The mutual antagonism between Jack Ma and CD Liu was the result of two competitors' rivalry and also a struggle between two factions.
As is well known, CD Liu's Jingxi Mall considered Aba Aba's Taotao its biggest competitor. Although the strength of the two was still far apart, it was undeniable that Jingxi was rapidly rising and had taken a significant share from Taotao.
In terms of factions, the two largest factions in China's internet industry were the Jack Ma faction and the Penguin Ma faction. CD Liu belonged to a major general under Penguin Ma. Therefore, CD Liu and Jack Ma found each other displeasing in many aspects.
As long as Jack Ma saw CD Liu speaking in the group, he would remain silent.
Every time Jack Ma spoke, CD Liu would also remain silent.
They had good chemistry in this regard; they knew each other inside out.
The person who knows you best is not your girlfriend or boyfriend, but your competitor.
Returning to the Hengtai Real Estate villa from the Holiday Dynasty was quite fast; they arrived home shortly.
Dula Peter, who could smell by scent, ran out of the villa before the car even stopped and respectfully opened the car door for Xia Feng.
Ying Lun Peter had also become much more agile, knowing to help Xia Lin open her car door.
It was likely that he had been scolded by Dula Peter frequently when idle.
"Master," Dula Peter called respectfully.
Dula Peter did not attend Qin Kaihu's birthday banquet, as they did not know each other.
At this moment, Orville from the car behind also alighted. Dula Peter was stunned for a moment upon seeing him and asked, "Orville, what are you doing here?"
What was the meaning of this guy leaving Italy and coming here to find Master?
Did he also want to become a disciple?
This scoundrel had lived for hundreds of years and was very shrewd.
"The Master summoned me, and I dared not disobey," Orville said softly, walking over to Dula Peter.
This time, Dula Peter dared not ask further, as Orville had already stated that Xia Feng had called him, and it was not appropriate for him to ask more.
It was Orville's first time at the villa. Although he was incredibly impressive in Italy, he was quite reserved here, sitting like a well-behaved child, drinking tea, and acting very submissive.
Everyone drank tea for two hours, bragging about everything under the sun. Around five o'clock, they prepared to start cooking.
Upon seeing this, Orville volunteered, "I'll help wash the vegetables. I'm good at it."
What was there to be good or bad at washing vegetables in this era?
However, everyone was accustomed to Orville's words; they were just like their past selves.
It was just that now that they were familiar with each other, their faces had become thicker.
Old Wang had been observing Orville's movements. Seeing Orville go to wash vegetables, Old Wang followed him.
While Orville was washing vegetables, Old Wang looked at him and said, "Orville, let's take a photo. It's necessary to take a photo as a memento when you first come to work at the villa."
Orville did not suspect anything and even tilted his head up for Old Wang to take a frontal photo.
"Hmm, not bad, very photogenic. Wash them well," Old Wang said, praising Orville after his task was completed.
After taking Orville's photo, Old Wang quickly went to the living room and immediately posted the photo in the group.
Old Wang: (Photo of Orville washing vegetables.) (Photo of Old Wang lying on the sofa, taking a distant shot of Orville.) Da Feng Novel Network.
A total of two photos were sent directly to the group by Old Wang.
Old Wang: @Li Chaoren, Uncle Li, look at this. This is Orville from the Habsburg family. Isn't he a lickspittle? He's washing vegetables for us.
Ms. Dong: Who knows what you guys are up to? It feels like you're filming a show and just found a foreigner to impersonate.
Old Wang: Ignorance is truly terrifying. His net worth could buy tens or hundreds of your Gree companies.
Mr. Xu, a football enthusiast: Tens or hundreds of Gree air conditioners, perhaps?
Ms. Dong: Haha...
Li Chaoren: I don't recognize him either.
Ms. Dong: @Old Wang, see? Uncle Li doesn't recognize him either. You're trying to fool people again here. Only that idiot Lei Ming would believe what you say.
Li Chaoren: Mr. Wang, there's no need to casually take a photo and claim it's someone from the Habsburg family. People from that family don't joke around much.
Old Wang: I the f***...
Old Wang: Uncle Li, aren't you familiar with Europe? Ask yourself.
Old Wang: Also, I'll send you another photo. Duke Peter of Great Britain. You must recognize him, right?
After saying that, Old Wang took a photo of Dula Peter, who happened to be sweeping the kitchen floor with a broom and was caught by Old Wang.
Old Wang: @Li Chaoren (Photo of Dula Peter sweeping the floor.)
Dula Peter was different from Orville. Dula Peter was quite high-profile in Great Britain and was a Duke. Even those who didn't know him could find out by searching on Baidu.
Li Chaoren did indeed recognize Dula Peter. To be precise, he had the honor of seeing Dula Peter from afar at a banquet in Great Britain.
That banquet was hosted by the British royal family. Because Li Chaoren had invested heavily there, he received an invitation from the royal family, which gave him the opportunity to meet Dula Peter.
Li Chaoren: (Shocked expression.) This... Old Wang, where did you get these photos?