Wen Liangyu hadn’t really taken Qu Yu’s words to heart at first, but now that Wen Nian had asked about it, he thought carefully and felt... there was something worth pondering.
Qu Yu thought deeply, the brief pause made Wen Nian lift his eyes,
"Elder Wen said... he had anticipated that you would refuse."
"He anticipated it and still came to see me in person?"
This made Wen Nian also pause for a moment, "Did Wen Liangyu really not tell you anything? Or does he have any plans lately?"
Qu Yu shook his head,
"The last time Elder Wen and I were in contact was a few days ago when he left the President Mansion."
"This old fellow... what is he playing at?"
Wen Nian muttered, sitting upright in his chair, "Do you think... there’s something wrong with his words?"
"Thinking about it now, it indeed seems a bit strange, but... it could also be that the old man couldn’t let go and wanted to try his luck, only to return in disappointment."
Wen Nian crossed his arms, still thinking...
"Your Excellency, I think we might not need to be so cautious with the old man. It could just be something he said offhandedly."
"Qu Yu, think about it carefully, these past few days, has he really not asked you to prepare anything or said anything to you?"
"Could it be... he knows you’ve already..."
"Hardly, Sir. The old man has neither power nor influence now, only relying on the people he’s nurtured over the years to be his eyes and ears. How could he find out without any direct contact?"
Wen Nian closed his eyes, his instincts telling him that Wen Liangyu was no ordinary person; every word he spoke and every action he took was meaningful.
Taking advantage of his own seventy-eighth birthday banquet to invite top socialites and young talents from Country G, intending to pick someone significant, felt remarkably forced.
Not only forced but also awkward.
He is the President, and unless it’s a purely family gathering, any banquet he attends requires arrangements and scrutiny from the security department.
His old man’s birthday party shouldn’t have been turned into a situation that made everyone feel restrained and uncomfortable.
He must also know how much trouble and tedious issues these plans would involve, and he knows that the absurdity of the birthday banquet is not something he could accept. So even if he came in person, his grandson could have a thousand excuses not to go.
Since the conclusion was so clear, Wen Liangyu had still come, speaking to him about this matter before his visit to Country M.
This feeling... no matter how Wen Nian thought about it, he felt it was a trap.
"Your Excellency, the Prime Minister of Country M has sent over a schedule, please have a look."
Qu Yu handed the mobile phone to Wen Nian, interrupting his thoughts.
Arriving at the President’s private airport and boarding the plane, Wen Nian began to think about Wen Liangyu’s intentions again, but the clues were too scarce. With just that sentence, he could only remain hesitant and couldn’t find a concrete reason, until—
The plane soared into the sky, and Wen Nian’s wireless communication showed that Wei Yuandong had called him once.
Wei Yuandong suddenly calling him must mean something urgent...
Without hesitation, Wen Nian asked Qu Yu to call Wei Yuandong back using the wireless device. Wei Yuandong picked up quickly,
"Uncle Wei, what’s the matter?"
"Young Master Nian, I thought it over and decided to give you a call."
"Old Master Wen wants to invite young talents and exceptional socialites to the birthday banquet, still hoping to find you a suitable partner."
"I am aware of that."
"This matter has upset Xiao Li... it seems her intention is..."
Wen Nian was suddenly taken aback.