Ren Li was very curious about why Li Xiaoyao wanted to meet with the Huo family, but since Li Xiaoyao didn't say, he, as a disciple, couldn't ask proactively.
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Although the Ren Family could afford to charter a luxury cruise ship with their financial resources, the gap in status was not something that could be bridged by a cruise ship.
The Huo Family was wealthy and influential, with an extensive network of connections at the government level, and these connections were not limited to Zhu Island City.
The fact that the Huo Family had grown to such a scale was a testament to their power.
The Huo Family's annual meeting had invited many of Zhu Island City's important figures, including politicians and some rich merchants from within Xuan Country.
As for the stars from Xuan Country and Zhu Island City, most of them were there to add to the ambiance.
In the evening, Li Xiaoyao and Ren Li arrived at Aali Bay, where the Ren Family elders had already been waiting for them.
