June 24th.
Gu Hongwei, the patriarch of the illustrious Gu family, one of the revered Eight Great Clans of the capital, extended invitations to esteemed guests for his 80th birthday celebration at the ancestral Gu mansion.
The perimeter of the estate was cordoned off with restricted access, and security measures were stringent.
At the crossroads, numerous media outlets eagerly awaited, capturing glimpses of opulent luxury and high-performance vehicles. Among the attendees were affluent tycoons, influential figures, and renowned personalities.
To outsiders, it appeared as a scene of boundless grandeur and envy, yet within the inner circles of the Gu family, it was a reminder of the bygone splendor of the late patriarch.
Gu Zhaoming, accompanied by his family of six, arrived in separate cars, proceeding towards the historic mansion. Upon parking at the designated area, they made their way inside.
