All the heavens begin with the love in the courtyard.

In short, the younger generation of the Bai family not only carried a heavy burden, but also had little freedom throughout their lives.

Fa-zai listened to Bai Xiaolong's nagging, and on the surface he showed an awkward smile that was not polite, but in his heart he did not care.

Having experienced poverty since childhood, Fa-zai has absolutely no empathy for Bai Xiaolong's complaints. The life that Bai Xiaolong now despises is the life that Fa-zai has pursued all his life.

He grew up in luxury, never worrying about basic necessities like milk and bread, or even the future. He had beautiful women throwing themselves at him, and his family had arranged a career for him. Shouldn't he be grateful for such a life?

The differences between people are truly enormous!

The two strolled along, and along the way, they could see that the entire Bai family manor was bustling with activity, with everyone busy preparing for the birthday celebration a week later.

The service staff, all wearing the same uniforms, were of high caliber, and the entire manor was spotless, clean, and tidy.

At dinner, Bai Xiaolong treated Fa Zai to a grand reception, and the two sat facing each other in the villa's dining room.

Just like in a movie scene, at the Western-style dining table, the butler arranged for the servants to bring out a top-notch luxury Western meal. Fa-zai looked at the top-quality steak on the plate and couldn't help but swallow.

The butler poured red wine for the two of them. Fa-zai glanced at the bottle and the brand label made his heart skip a beat. Remembering the price in the advertisement, his hand trembled slightly as he picked up the wine glass.

The two were enjoying their dinner when Bai Xiaolong noticed Fa Zai often spacing out and jokingly teased him.

"The invitation card I gave you allows each guest to invite one female companion. You seem all alone; how about I introduce you to someone?"

Fa-zai was a little confused; he really didn't know the answer.

When the topic turned to his female companion, Fa-zai suddenly pictured that bouncy figure in his mind, and a blush immediately rose to his cheeks. He didn't know if it was the aftereffects of the red wine or something else he was thinking about.

Seeing Fa-zai looking bewildered, Bai Xiaolong smiled and explained.

“Don’t underestimate this invitation card. Even someone like me, a member of the Bai family, isn’t qualified to invite others. My dad only has three slots, and my mom begged him for two nights to get one. Fa-zai, I told you before, I’m definitely going to be your brother!”

Bai Xiaolong's words made Fa Zai feel a warm current rise in his chest. He didn't expect that Bai Xiaolong truly thought highly of him. Fa Zai was moved by the feeling of being trusted and treated.

He was somewhat moved and wanted to say something to express his gratitude, but before he could speak, Bai Xiaolong interrupted him.

"My mom told me that a lot of big shots will be coming this time. On that day, try to get close to some of them, take photos with them, and make sure they recognize your face. You're an actor, after all, you rely on your looks. Then take those photos to Hong Kong, put them in the media, and don't worry, nobody in Hong Kong will dare mess with you!"

As Fa-zai listened to Bai Xiaolong's guidance, he was both moved and filled with longing. If he were to be noticed by some important figure, his acting career might have a second spring.

The two enjoyed the meal immensely. Bai Xiaolong was unconventional and easygoing, while Fa Zai was calm and sincere. Their personalities complemented each other perfectly, and they truly felt like kindred spirits.

After a few glasses of red wine, their relationship improved somewhat.

Fat Boy was no longer silent and began to talk about his experience when he arrived.

Bai Xiaolong burst into laughter, jokingly saying...

"I think that girl who called you definitely likes you. Dude, you're single anyway, and your birthday is still a week away, you're not lonely. Why don't you call her and ask if she's free? If both of you are interested, you could totally do it!"

Bai Xiaolong gave Fa Zai a flirtatious wink, which Fa Zai instantly understood, blushing and secretly feeling a sense of anticipation. Bai Xiaolong, of course, noticed the longing in Fa Zai's eyes and teased him even more.

"Stop dawdling. Put aside what you're worried about, she's also an actor, and she's more famous than you right now. You're a guy, you're not at a disadvantage. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Believe me, if you call her right now, she'll agree immediately!"

Fa-zai looked at Bai Xiaolong with some suspicion.

Bai Xiaolong also drank a few glasses of wine. On a whim, he quickly asked the servant next to him to bring a cordless phone and handed it to Fa Zai.

Fa-zai looked at the phone handed to him, hesitant yet eager to try it out. Finally, fueled by the alcohol, he picked up the phone and skillfully dialed a number.

He's seen this number at least five times, and he still remembers it by heart!

The call was answered after several attempts.

On the other end of the line was a somewhat soft and languid female voice. Even though it was over the phone, the allure in her voice still made Fa Zai's heart flutter.

The other side fed him several times, but Fa-zai was breathing heavily and dared not make a sound.

Bai Xiaolong, who was eavesdropping nearby, smiled and shook his head. He didn't say anything, letting the two of them keep talking in suspense.

The woman opposite seemed to hear the heavy breathing as well, and fell silent for a moment. After a long while, she slowly spoke.

Is that Fat Chow?

Fa-zai was stunned for a moment before replying with an "Mm!"

Upon hearing that it was indeed Fat Chow, the woman opposite immediately pictured Fat Chow in his current state.

The best hunters often appear as prey, and this woman is clearly the best hunter.

Although she had already guessed Fa-zai's feelings for her, she pretended to be innocent and naive and began to chat with him slowly on the phone.

Bai Xiaolong listened for less than a minute before revealing a disdainful expression. He returned to his seat, took another sip of red wine, and waited for Fa Zai to take the bait.

Although Bai Xiaolong had never met the woman on the other end of the phone, he could guess what kind of person she was just by listening to her voice.

Sure enough, the two chatted for half an hour before Fa-zai, feeling a little uneasy, cautiously asked.

"Miss Xinqi, if you don't mind, you can come to the Bai Family Manor. I'll meet you at the main gate!"

The other party didn't agree immediately, but waited a full three seconds before shyly giving a soft "hmm".

Bai Xiaolong had already finished a bottle of red wine and was speechless at Fa Zai's current state, but seeing Fa Zai's blissful, naive look, he decided to play the good guy to the end.

Bai Xiaolong directly instructed his housekeeper to register the female artist named Xinqi in advance.

Half an hour later, Fa-zai led Xin-qi into the villa. Bai Xiao-long had already gone to rest, but he had already made arrangements.

The butler led the two up to the third floor. Fa-zai, full of anticipation, reluctantly gave in and finally won the heart of his beauty.

For Fat Boy, it was a wonderful journey, a wonderful night, and a wonderful beginning.

Years later, this woman named Xinqi often claimed in the media that she was Fat Chow's first love, and Fat Chow never denied this relationship.

By riding the wave of popularity and with the help of Fa-zai, the woman successfully put back on the clothes she had once taken off.

It's hard to say who lost out; everyone had their own needs!

How can a man grow without experiencing something?

Fa-zai enjoyed the most wonderful week of his life at the Bai Family Manor, and finally, his birthday arrived.

Over the course of the week, some of the invited guests began to arrive one after another. Each guest was only allowed to bring one female companion. Because the entire island was so large, the manor did not feel crowded.

The entire Bai Family Manor adopted a strategy of tight security on the outside but loose security on the inside. Not only were hundreds of additional patrol guards added to the surrounding islands, but the Lion Kingdom's military aircraft also blockaded the surrounding waters.

Meanwhile, the guests at the Bai Family Manor did not sense any change in the security environment. The Lion Kingdom's intelligence system had already conducted intelligence gathering on every guest who entered, including their female companions.

Ordinary guests like Fa-zai and Xin-qi, although they are guests, do not have high authority.

The birthday celebration was held in the central area of ​​the Bai Family Manor, where a large square had already been decorated, with hundreds of guest seats and a stage all set up.

This was an open-air banquet, and the event was not complicated. The guests ate and drank, exchanged pleasantries, and then important people went on stage to speak. Finally, the elder, Bai Jiaxuan, appeared on stage to speak, and so on.

At least that's how it appears on the surface; as for the other activities, ordinary guests like Fa Zai and his friends are unaware of them. Fa Zai has also inquired with Bai Xiaolong about his great-grandfather, Bai Jiaxuan, in the past few days.

Bai Xiaolong had little impression of his great-grandfather, as he had only met him once when he was two and five years old. For the next ten years or so, he had no news of his great-grandfather, or if he did, it was not something a marginal figure like him would know.

Currently, the Bai family is controlled by Bai Enhua, the third-generation patriarch of the Bai family, who is Bai Xiaowu's son and belongs to the same generation as Bai Xiaolong's father, Bai Enci.

Bai Xiaolong's grandfather, Bai Xiaoan, once held a key position in the Bai family. However, after he retired, the person who succeeded him was not Bai Xiaolong's father, Bai Enci, but someone from another branch of the family.

With so many branches in this large family, power and wealth are dispersed, and a marginal figure like Bai Xiaolong has almost no presence in the family.

Early that morning, Bai Xiaolong knocked on Fa Zai's door. Fa Zai lazily opened the door. The two had become familiar with each other over the past few days, and it didn't seem strange that Fa Zai was shirtless. As soon as Bai Xiaolong entered the room, he saw a woman with a voluptuous figure, wearing a tank top, walk out of the bedroom.

The woman deliberately stretched and yawned, showing off her figure to Bai Xiaolong. Bai Xiaolong showed no expression. The woman was an experienced hunter and could tell at a glance that Bai Xiaolong was not interested in her. She then said a disgruntled greeting and went back to her room to change her clothes.

Fat Boy was completely unaware of what had just happened, and was still excitedly asking how to participate in today's birthday celebration.

After getting dressed and having breakfast, Bai Xiaolong led the two towards the central area of ​​the Bai family manor.

Fat Boy hasn't been here for the past few days because he was prohibited from entering before his birthday celebration.

The three, dressed in carefully chosen formal attire, slowly walked through an archway constructed entirely of flowers.

What came into view of the three was a wide-open space with the sea in the distance, blue sky and white clouds, and a large stage along the coast, with rows of large balloons floating freely in the air.

Below the stage, hundreds of guest seats were neatly arranged, neither too close nor too far apart, surrounded by colorful flowers. The hundreds of guest seats seemed to be surrounded by flowers, their vibrant colors shimmering and dazzling under the sunlight, creating a dreamy and romantic scene.

Such an extravagant affair, all for the sake of a birthday party, is truly astonishing.

Fa-zai and his group arrived quite early. At that moment, only the staff were busy in the entire square, and only a handful of people were chatting in the guest seats.

All the guest seating was also tiered, with the seats closest to the stage appearing much more luxurious and grand, and each seat had a nameplate with the guest's name on it.

There were about a hundred people in the VIP seats, while the rest of the seats had no nameplates and were for ordinary invited guests like Chow Yun-fat, who could sit anywhere.

Bai Xiaolong naturally wasn't qualified to sit at the very front. The reason he brought Fa Zai over so early was to let Fa Zai secure a good spot. Actors rely on their looks, and the closer Fa Zai was to the stage, the easier it would be for him to get close to the important figures.

Fa-zai quickly understood Bai Xiaolong's good intentions and immediately gave Bai Xiaolong a grateful look.

The two exchanged a smile and then walked towards the guest seating area.

Bai Xiaolong was indeed quite loyal to Fa Zai. Among these hundreds of guests, there were almost no people from the entertainment industry; they were all well-known tycoons and bigwigs from various industries.

If Fat Chow can really make an appearance at this banquet, there will be many benefits for him in the future.

Bai Xiaolong and his two companions found a seat near the front of the seating area for the hundred-person guest list. They sat down casually and chatted. Before long, guests began to arrive one after another.

Sure enough, the ordinary guests all shrewdly chose seats near the front, and almost without discussion, they all began chatting amongst themselves.

For these ordinary guests, today's birthday celebration is less about getting to know someone and more about climbing the social ladder.

Those who manage to secure a guest spot are generally well-known in their respective industries. These international tycoons, through simple conversations, can often find collaborators. They all have established backgrounds and their objectives are clear to everyone. Such opportunities are rare.

Not long after Fa-zai and his two companions sat down, someone came over to chat with them.

The man was a bald man in his early forties. He had a friendly demeanor and first introduced himself. The other party politely introduced himself as the CEO of a multinational supermarket chain.

Such a person would be considered a prominent figure outside, but here, he is just an ordinary guest, and the other party politely inquired about Fa-zai's identity.

Chow Yun-fat looks so young! This bald, middle-aged man initially seemed like a rich kid, but after asking around and learning he was just a minor actor in Hong Kong, my initial enthusiasm vanished.

The other party said a few words and then left. Before leaving, he kept glancing at Xinqi, which made Fazai furious.

The birthday celebration was scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m., but it was only a little past 8 a.m. and half of the guests had already arrived at the guest seats. Their purpose was self-evident.

Once the first one appeared, a second one followed, and soon another guest approached the three of them and began to chat.

The conversation naturally ended awkwardly. When Chow Yun-fat revealed his identity, the guests were visibly taken aback; they probably hadn't expected him to be an actor in the entertainment industry.

Some people politely inquired about Chow Yun-fat's family background, while others racked their brains to recall some bigwigs in the Hong Kong entertainment industry. After confirming that there was no one with the surname Lau, they left with cold indifference.

After four guests chatted with him, the surrounding guests gradually realized that Chow Yun-fat was just a minor actor in Hong Kong. As for Pak Siu-lung's identity, everyone gave him a little more politeness, but most of them were not in the mood to communicate.

Most of these guests without name tags were invited by various branches of the Bai family. Everyone was quite familiar with the structure of the Bai family. If his father, Bai Enci, were here, this person might have a little bit of prestige. As for this person, it was best to avoid provoking him.

So, in less than twenty minutes, more and more guests gathered around, but Fa-zai and his two companions seemed to be isolated, creating an awkward scene.