All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

"May I take a look?"

Fa-zai nonchalantly handed the invitation card to the woman.

The woman took the card, her curiosity undisguised. She carefully examined the handwriting on the card, and suddenly remembered something, but was still unsure. Although the woman was a popular celebrity, she was not familiar with the name Bai Jiaxuan.

However, the woman was no stranger to the Lion Kingdom; she had been there many times. Although she was not familiar with the name Bai Jiaxuan, she knew that there was a very famous family in the Lion Kingdom, namely the Bai family.

She thought of Fat Boy's first-class cabin and the handwriting on the invitation card. The woman had a vague guess. She handed the invitation card to Fat Boy, and suddenly remembered that the driver who picked her up seemed to be from the Lion Kingdom. She immediately asked the driver in front.

"Uncle, is there a centenarian named Bai Jiaxuan in your country?"

The driver was driving when he heard the woman's question behind him and answered without thinking.

"Bai Jiaxuan? A centenarian? That must be the patriarch of the Bai family. Why are you asking about the patriarch of the Bai family? He's a very important person! I remember when I was a child, his portrait was still printed on the fifty-yuan banknote. But after the new version of the banknote came out, news about him gradually faded away. I heard recently that he's going to celebrate his 100th birthday, so he's made an appearance!"

Upon hearing the driver's reply, Fa-zai, who had just received the invitation card, was immediately startled. He exchanged a glance with the woman, both of them showing curiosity in their eyes.

The woman was astonished that this young, struggling actor had received an invitation to the 100th birthday celebration of a legendary figure.

What shocked Fa-zai was that he never expected Bai Xiaolong's family to be so powerful. No wonder he received such good service on his round-trip ticket.

He was naturally shocked for a moment, and after a while, Fa-zai asked the driver somewhat sullenly.

"Uncle, do you know where the old man's family lives?"

The driver casually replied as he drove.

"Do you even need to know that? It's the Bai Family Manor. The Bai Family Manor is a private island, covering several thousand acres. It has everything you could want, almost like a small city. It even has a private airport. Why are you asking about this?"

Fa-zai was once again shocked. He simply couldn't imagine what kind of behemoth the Bai family was.

The woman standing to the side was also somewhat shocked. Although she had heard of the Bai family, she had never imagined that the Bai family was so wealthy.

And this washed-up actor in front of me was actually invited to that person's 100th birthday celebration. Could it be that this person is the illegitimate son of the Bai family?

The woman's mind wandered, while Fa-zai, who was standing to the side, had just recovered from his shock and looked at the invitation card in his hand in disbelief once again.

Since the Bai family is so wealthy, does that mean I shouldn't have to worry about expenses on this trip to the Lion Kingdom?

Fa-zai was both relieved and worried. His thoughts were simple. He was originally worried about his food and lodging on this trip, but now that he learned from the driver that the Bai family was so wealthy, he thought that they should be able to solve his food and lodging problems.

With this trepidation, Fa-zai cautiously called out to the driver.

"Uncle, could you please take me to the Bai Family Manor? Thank you!"

Fa-zai's words startled the driver who was looking ahead. Distracted, the driver almost crashed into the vehicle in front. After slamming on the brakes, the driver regained his composure and called out to the back of him with some complaint.

"Young man, the Bai family manor is not open to the public! Don't get curious because of what I just said. The Bai family is a top-tier wealthy family, and they have nothing to do with ordinary people like us. Stop daydreaming!"

Fa-zai glanced ahead with some lingering fear. Hearing the driver's advice, he looked at the invitation card in his hand again and asked once more, somewhat uncertainly.

"Isn't the old master of the Bai family going to celebrate his 100th birthday soon? I'm going to the Bai family manor to attend his birthday celebration, and they even sent me an invitation card!"

The driver didn't even turn his head, but chuckled and replied casually.

"Young man, I told you to stop daydreaming, but you actually did it! The old master of the Bai family is celebrating his 100th birthday, and they invited you? You really have a dream! Let me tell you, the Royal News Channel has already reported on the old master's birthday celebration. All the people attending the old master's birthday celebration are world-renowned figures. I remember that your richest man in Hong Kong attended. It seems that he is the only one invited in the entire Hong Kong!"

Fa-zai was speechless. He finally understood what the invitation card in his hand represented.

Now I finally understand why I received such service on the plane!

The whole truth comes from this invitation card!

The woman beside her was also shocked, her mouth agape. She stared blankly at the invitation card in Fa-zai's hand, a fleeting look of envy and jealousy in her eyes. If she could be invited to such an important event, she probably would never have to make erotic films again.

The driver in front seemed to have gotten excited as well. Seeing that the young man in the back seat was impressed by him, he began to talk endlessly about some secrets of the Bai family, and even some of the deeds of the old man of the Bai family.

Although Bai Jiaxuan always emphasized keeping a low profile, Zhang Xiaopeng still gave Bai Jiaxuan a high enough status and promoted some of Bai Jiaxuan's achievements.

Of course, they all promoted his contributions to the Lion Kingdom. For example, Bai Jiaxuan was introduced as an outstanding military strategist, educator, philanthropist, and so on.

However, later, after Bai Jiaxuan deliberately kept a low profile and traveled the world, his fame gradually faded from people's sight.

The driver talked non-stop the whole way, and the people in the car listened silently. The more Fa-zai listened, the more humble he felt. He never expected that he was about to meet such an important person.

It wasn't until the vehicle slowly approached a hotel that Fa-zai finally came to his senses, remembered his purpose, and hurriedly shouted to the driver in the front seat.

"Uncle, I'm so sorry, I forgot to call you. Could you please take me to the Bai Family Manor? I really am going to attend the old man's birthday celebration!"

Seeing the displeasure on the driver's face, Fa-zai quickly took out the invitation card, handed it to the driver, and explained.

"Uncle, I really do have an invitation card. I know a junior of Mr. Bai Jiaxuan, and he gave me the invitation card. Look at the words on the invitation card, Mr. Liu Defa. I am Liu Defa!"

After Fa-zai finished speaking in one breath, the driver, still bewildered, turned around and took the invitation card from Fa-zai's hand.

The driver slammed on the brakes, pulled the car over to the side of the road, looked around for a full five minutes, and then awkwardly and nervously handed the invitation card to Fa-zai. He then spoke with a look of envy and respect.

"Young man, no, esteemed Mr. Liu, I never expected you to be a guest of the Bai family. Oh dear, shouldn't someone as important as you be traveling by private jet? I've heard that almost all the guests attending Mr. Bai's birthday celebration have arrived by private jet!"

Fa Zai felt goosebumps. What private jet? He couldn't even afford a plane ticket, let alone a private jet.

Fortunately, the driver was quite sensible. Seeing that Fa-zai was silent, he thought he had offended him, so he quickly shut up, turned the steering wheel, and the car sped towards the Bai Family Manor.

Chapter 72: You brat, you still dare to hide?

Throughout the journey, Fat Chow seemed a bit reserved, and the driver looked like he wanted to say something but hesitated, glancing at Fat Chow several times in the rearview mirror as if trying to see what was different about him!

Neither the woman nor her assistant spoke. Everyone else wore expressions of curiosity, but no one dared to ask. Fa-zai felt more embarrassed than he had ever been in his life.

Twenty minutes later, the driver slowly drove the vehicle onto a straight road. The road was extremely wide, with four lanes in both directions. Vehicles traveling on this road were sparse; they didn't encounter any other vehicles along the way. Fa-zai, somewhat curious, looked out the window.

The driver coughed twice, and seeing Fa-zai's gaze, he finally found a topic to talk about, speaking in a serious tone.

"This road is 3.2 kilometers long and is the Bai family's private road. Of course, although it is a private road, the Bai family does not restrict outside vehicles. However, at the end of the road, besides leading to the Bai family manor, there is only a dock, so there are usually very few vehicles coming here."

Fat nodded subconsciously, indicating that he had learned something.

Along the wide road, tall palm and elm trees of uniform height stand straight and upright, and the metal streetlights are neatly arranged. When the sunlight shines on them, the shimmering metallic luster gives people a sense of inexplicable sophistication and a unique feeling arises spontaneously.

So this is what a top-tier family is like. Fat Boy felt an immense sense of unease.

Perhaps this feeling is called inferiority complex!

The road eventually comes to an end. Just as the group was stunned, they could see a small island in the distance ahead, and everyone's eyes widened immediately!

The entire island appears in an oval shape in the sea, with blue skies, white clouds, and white buildings standing on it like something out of a myth.

Seabirds, carried by the sea breeze, fly around the island, evoking an indescribable sense of awe.

The driver glanced at the group in the rearview mirror, a proud smirk on his face, and spoke smugly.

"Isn't it amazing? Let alone you foreigners, even I, who only come here occasionally, am deeply impressed. Our Lion Kingdom has grown from nothing to what it is today on this barren land in just a few decades. The Bai family deserves a share of the credit for this, and it is only right that they enjoy all of this now!"

The vehicle slowly moved forward for another two minutes before finally stopping on the side of the road. The driver explained with a smile.

"Alright, Mr. Liu, this is the best I can do for you. Outside vehicles are not allowed on the road ahead. There are Bai family private guards there. Please go directly there; they will arrange your next steps. Have a safe trip!"

Fa-zai opened the car door in a daze, his feet stepping onto the road, still feeling somewhat unreal.

The driver got out of the car and pulled out his suitcase. The woman also got out of the car and helped pull out a suitcase.

Fa-zai took the suitcase from the woman, feeling somewhat embarrassed and unsure of what to say. The woman tucked her wind-blown hair behind her ear, her face slightly flushed. She wanted to say something to Fa-zai, but ultimately remained silent.

Fa-zai stood by the roadside, carrying two suitcases, watching the woman get back into the car. He really wanted to go over and ask for her contact information, but after thinking about his current situation, he ultimately didn't know how to bring it up.

The driver got into the car and said goodbye to Fa-zai once more, his voice tinged with envy.

"Mr. Liu, I really envy you for being able to enter the Bai Family Manor. I hope that at Mr. Bai's birthday celebration, you can convey my gratitude to Mr. Bai and wish him to live another hundred years! Goodbye!"

The driver made a joke, started the car, turned around, and was about to leave.

Suddenly, the car stopped again, the back door was pushed open, and the woman jogged over. Her bouncing chest immediately caught Fa Zai's attention.

The woman, her face as beautiful as a peach blossom, ran up to Fa-zai, handed him a note, and spoke in a sweet, coquettish voice.

"This is my hotel's phone number. Remember to call me if you're bored!"

After the woman finished speaking, she turned and left, leaving only a lingering fragrance that made Fa-zai's mind wander for a long time. He only came to his senses when the car completely disappeared from his sight.

Putting away the note and dragging his two suitcases, Fa-zai cautiously walked toward the next checkpoint.

There was a group of men in uniforms, and behind them was a four-lane highway leading directly to the Bai family manor.

Fat tensed up and slowly stepped forward, still clutching his invitation card tightly in his hand.

The people at the checkpoint ahead had already noticed Fat, and the two of them walked toward him side by side.

What happened next left Fa-zai somewhat dazed. After seeing his invitation card and verifying his identity, the other party immediately and respectfully arranged a pick-up and drop-off for him.

After being settled into a villa, Fa-zai was bathed and changed into complimentary silk clothes by servants and a butler. A private nurse also came to soothe his body.

Fat was completely dazed and being manipulated, enjoying a service he had never experienced before.

Fa-zai was only woken up by the doorbell after he had taken a nap on the soft, comfortable mattress.

He groggily got up, opened the door, and saw Bai Xiaolong standing outside with a beaming smile.

At this moment, Fa-zai finally came to his senses, realizing where he was and the vast difference in status between himself and the person before him. Fa-zai was somewhat reserved, while Bai Xiaolong, ever the easygoing one, gave Fa-zai a hug.

The two were about the same age, and Fa-zai saw that Bai Xiaolong didn't act like a spoiled young master, so the two quickly resumed their pleasantries.

Fa-zai had a head full of questions he wanted to ask Bai Xiaolong.

Bai Xiaolong didn't stand on ceremony and took him for a stroll around the Bai family manor. The two rode in a two-seater tourist bus along the island's road, enjoying the sea breeze. Bai Xiaolong also introduced some of the internal affairs of the Bai family to Fa Zai.

The entire Bai Family Manor covers an area of ​​nearly 8,000 mu (approximately 533 hectares). In addition, a series of land reclamation and road construction projects were carried out on the surrounding area, making the entire island oval in shape. The total area of ​​the island exceeds 7 square kilometers, making it a small city.

Fa-zai was once again awestruck by Bai Xiaolong's introduction.

Seeing Fa Zai's greatly shocked expression and his increasingly reserved attitude towards him, Bai Xiaolong couldn't help but shake his head with a wry smile, and then explained to him the true situation of the Bai family's children.

Upon hearing this, Fa Zai realized that the young master of the Bai family in front of him was not as extravagant as he had imagined.

The entire island is divided into six districts, four of which are residential areas. Bai Xiaolong and his lineage can only live in one of these districts, and there are forty or fifty direct descendants of the Bai family like him in that district alone.

The other districts are also inhabited by similar direct descendants of the Bai family. Of course, these Bai family members have studied together since childhood, and although there are many brothers and sisters in the family, they are not too unfamiliar with each other.

As they grow up, these Bai family members will be selected and assigned by the family based on their academic performance from childhood to adulthood.

The Bai family owns hundreds of companies worldwide, many of which are controlled by members of the Bai family. The Bai family manor appears harmonious on the surface, but in reality, it's rife with intrigue and power struggles beyond imagination.

Most importantly, these younger generations are not free. Not only do they have to accept various arrangements and educations from their families from a young age, but they also have to accept family arrangements and take positions in various family businesses after they grow up.

Of course, you can also choose to leave the family and make your own way, but the Bai family rules are very strict. Apart from the money given to you by the family elders, there is almost no other help.

Moreover, if someone commits any illegal or unethical acts outside the family, the family will not only refuse to provide assistance but will also suppress them and even strip them of their Bai family identity.