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 your wishes come

gift box to Penny and said to his cousin merrily, "Joe, you didn't have to

you took time to be here. C'mon, let's sit down and have a few drinks

the way, where's your wife? Didn't she come

politely declined the invitation to catch-up with a wave of his

the kids are at the Lotus Hall. I just came over

be having

for your hospitality though,

Harris left and proceeded towards Samuel

Smith did not even get the chance to persuade him

had experienced the vicissitudes of life,

human nature

contrast between his brother's crowded Lotus

representation of

blamed his daughter and son-in-law for his predicament. "See! I've

you guys not to fuss over my birthday. We now have 50

embarrassing is this!"

then, the hotel manager walked over and asked in a

your guests have arrived. Are you still

planned?"

mocking stares from the manager

cancelling the lunch banquet and offering to bear the

intention, however, Nathan had

for more service staff. I'm afraid that

enough to handle our numerous

around the deserted Peony Hall and

acknowledging the man's request.