After the universally disliked young master is reborn, the older sisters panic.

Upon hearing this, Chen Hao quickly took a few steps toward the stage and replied casually, "Chen Qian, I just walked a little slower, how is that hiding?"

Stop trying to sow discord here.

Upon seeing the newcomer, Gu Xingzhou was both touched and worried. He quickly stepped forward, took Chen Hao's hand, and whispered, "Brother Hao, why did you come out? That Gu Xingchi is just here to cause trouble. Let's ignore him."

Hao Ge originally came to congratulate him, so how could he be dragged into this conflict?

"It's alright, I can handle it," Chen Hao replied softly.

He wouldn't let those who colluded with Chen Qian get away with it easily.

Since they won't let him go anyway, why should he hide?

A fierce glint flashed in Gu Xingchi's eyes, then he put on a fake smile and called out, "What are you whispering about?"

Chen Hao looked at Gu Xingchi, too lazy to mince words, and asked directly, "I wonder what business Young Master Gu has with me?"

Gu Xingchi smiled and said, "Today is my cousin's coming-of-age ceremony. Every guest who came gave a gift. You are his best friend, so your gift must be special."

I'd like to ask what you sent?

Before Chen Hao could answer, Chen Qian interrupted, "Brother, you recently acquired Xingsheng Jewelry, you wouldn't give him plagiarized jewelry, would you?"

Upon hearing this, everyone burst into laughter.

The Xingsheng incident caused quite a stir, and now it's considered shameful to buy Xingsheng Jewelry.

Hearing the laughter, Gu Xingzhou shouted, "I'll like whatever Brother Hao gives me!"

I'd like it even if it's just a greeting card.

A small gift carries great meaning.

Seeing Gu Xingzhou's angry expression, everyone shut their mouths and dared not make a sound. They could just quietly watch the show and didn't need to become cannon fodder.

Chen Hao looked at Chen Qian, who kept popping up to cause trouble, and asked calmly, "So what gift did you give this time?"

Chen Qian proudly took out the gift box and handed it to Gu Xingzhou, saying solicitously, "This is a limited edition watch from L's company."

Happy birthday, Mr. Gu.

Seeing that Gu Xingzhou was hesitant to accept the gift, Chen Hao quickly patted him on the back and whispered a reminder, "Hurry up and accept it."

No matter how much she disagrees with Chen Qian, refusing a gift in public would seem very ill-mannered.

Even if they are right, they will be considered wrong.

Under pressure from both his sister and Chen Hao, Gu Xingzhou reluctantly accepted the watch and replied calmly, "Although I already have one, I still want to thank you for the gift."

It's just a limited edition watch, why are you so proud of it?

Upon hearing this, Chen Qian replied with an embarrassed expression, "It's my fault. I should have inquired beforehand before buying it."

He was furious at the mocking looks around him.

I spent millions on a gift, and I was ridiculed.

Today he has truly lost both his wife and his army.

"Be careful next time, now get out of here." Gu Xingzhou waved his hand to shoo him away.

Chen Qian left angrily and sat down in a corner.

Seeing this, Gu Xingchi frowned slightly, then asked, "And what about you, Chen Hao? What gift did you give?"

Did they actually send a greeting card?

As soon as he finished speaking, he burst into laughter.

With the eldest son of the Gu family taking the lead, everyone else laughed along.

In their eyes, Chen Hao was just a nouveau riche. So what if he owned a company? He still couldn't even afford a decent birthday gift.

Perhaps Gu Shao provided the money to start the company; he was just an employee.

Ignoring the laughter of the crowd, Chen Hao turned to Gu Xingzhou and asked, "What gift did your cousin give you just now?"

"I haven't had a chance to look at it yet, let me see it now." Gu Xingzhou took out the gift box given by Gu Xingchi and opened it.

Inside, a painting lay quietly.

Seeing this, Gu Xingchi introduced, "This is a genuine work by Master Wang."

"Hiss." Everyone took a deep breath.

The Gu family truly lives up to their reputation as a prominent family; their birthday gifts range from shares to authentic works by masters. Suddenly, they felt a pang of jealousy. Why was that?

Masterpieces by famous artists are not rare, but only five of Master Wang's original works are known to have been left to the world. As the saying goes, rarity makes things precious, and each one is of immeasurable value.

This young master of the Gu family is really generous.

Gu Xingzhou was stunned when he saw the gift. He had thought that a painting from Gu Xingchi would be worth at least tens of millions.

He hadn't expected such an expensive gift. He pursed his lips and whispered, "Thank you for the gift."

This sudden kindness left him unsure how to face Gu Xingchi.

But it's impossible for them to reconcile; they and Gu Xingchi's family are already locked in a life-or-death struggle.

Gu Xingchi smiled smugly and took the opportunity to lecture, "No need to be polite, but you must not associate with shady people. We are family and will never harm you."

Gu Xingzhou and his siblings should be trampled under his feet; how can they possibly rise up?

How can I break free from control and start my own company?

Chen Hao must be driven away.

If it weren't for him, Gu Xingzhou wouldn't have thought of starting a company.

Gu Xingzhou couldn't stand others insulting Brother Hao, so he roared, "Who are you calling a disreputable person?"

"Hmph, I wouldn't dare be with you, I'm afraid I'd get killed!"

Their relationship was already at a very tense point, so why bother pretending here!

"You!" Gu Xingchi shouted angrily, "How dare you talk like that?! I'm your brother!"

"So what if he's my brother? Why..."

"Xingzhou, shut up." Gu Xinglan interrupted Gu Xingzhou before he could finish speaking.

She turned to look at Chen Hao, who was staring intently at the calligraphy and paintings, and asked curiously, "Xiao Hao, what are you looking at?"

She had noticed earlier that Chen Hao had been examining the painting. Could it be that Xiao Hao knew how to appraise antiques?

"Poor thing, you've never seen the original, but you've gotten your money's worth looking at here." Gu Xingchi said sarcastically.

Everyone burst into laughter. After they finished laughing, they quietly moved forward to examine the painting more closely.

They've never seen the original either; they'll have to take a good look at it today.

Chen Hao ignored the jeers around him and continued to frown as he looked at the painting in front of him.

Seeing that he remained unmoved, Gu Xingchi looked at Gu Xingzhou beside him and sneered, "What's wrong with your good friend? Did he get go crazy from being provoked?"

"You're the one who's stupid!" Gu Xingzhou retorted angrily.

"Hey, what are you doing with your cousin...?"

"Your painting is fake."

Suddenly, Chen Hao interrupted Gu Xingchi before he could finish speaking.

As soon as he finished speaking, the banquet hall suddenly fell silent.

Gu Xingchi was stunned for a moment, then burst out laughing, "What did you say? My painting is fake?"

Have you ever seen a real one?

"If you don't understand anything, don't talk nonsense here!"

Chen Hao nodded slightly. "I've seen him before."

"Heh." Gu Xingchi scoffed. "Nonsense! How could you possibly have seen it!"