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.

birthday, Benson! I've brought you a small gift. May all your wishes

said to his cousin merrily,

here. C'mon,

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

to catch-up with

kids are at the Lotus Hall. I just came

having lunch

for your

left and proceeded towards Samuel Smith's Lotus Hall

Smith did not even get the chance to persuade

Benson Smith had experienced the vicissitudes of life, he

human

between his brother's crowded Lotus Hall, and

of

hurt, Benson blamed his daughter and son-in-law for his predicament.

fuss over my birthday. We now have 50 empty tables

embarrassing is this!"

asked in

arrived. Are you still intending

planned?"

the mocking stares from the manager and the service

shame and was thinking of cancelling the lunch banquet and offering to bear the

state his intention, however, Nathan had already spoken. "Of course we

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

be enough to handle

hotel manager scanned around the deserted Peony Hall

acknowledging the man's request.