Salute To The General

Chapter 169 I Will Gather The Leaders Of Channing

The next day, Benson Smith and Samuel Smith hosted their birthday celebrations at Indigo Hotel's

Peony Hall and Lotus Hall respectively.

Sean Smith, Paul Smith and the rest of the members of the Smith family were gathered at the Lotus

Hall, where Samuel Smith's luncheon was held.

Relatives and friends who had started streaming in, dropped by the Peony Hall to pass Benson Smith a

small gift, before heading to Samuel Smith's side with the expensive presents.

As the time approached noon, Samuel Smith's Lotus Hall was already filled with guests who were there

to celebrate his birthday; more people were flowing in.

On the other hand, Benson Smith's Peony Hall was cold and cheerless.

Apart from the hotel's service crew, Benson, Leah, Nathan, Queenie and Penny were the only people

there. Not even one guest was present.

Suddenly, a man who was dressed in suit, walked in. It was Joe Harris, Benson's cousin.

It was a rare sight that someone else other than Benson Smith's family itself had shown up. Naturally,

Benson, together with his family, welcomed him warmly, "Joe, it's good to see you."

Joe Harris's smile extended to his eyes as he took out a gift box and handed it to Benson Smith.

Benson! I've brought you a small gift. May all

and said to his

be here. C'mon, let's sit down and have

up properly! By the way, where's your wife? Didn't she come here

Harris politely declined the invitation to catch-up with a wave

"My wife and the kids are at the Lotus Hall. I just came over to pass

having lunch

for your hospitality though,

towards Samuel

get the chance to persuade

experienced the vicissitudes of life, he had finally

of human

stark contrast between his brother's crowded Lotus Hall, and his empty Peony Hall, was

of

pride hurt, Benson blamed his daughter and son-in-law

not to fuss over my birthday. We now

embarrassing is this!"

over and asked in a hushed tone, "Mr. Smith, it's just half

guests have arrived. Are you still

planned?"

the mocking stares from the manager and the

thinking of cancelling the lunch banquet and offering

however, Nathan had already

for more service staff. I'm afraid that the people you have

to handle our

deserted Peony Hall and

acknowledging the man's request.