Shentu Tian-Yin saw Gu Ding-Shan too and her brows wrinkled for just one second before she smiled and greeted him. “Uncle Gu, when did you arrive? You should’ve given me a call so that I can receive you properly.” 

Gu Ding-Shan chuckled. “I came without invitation - you are not displeased, I hope, Tian-Yin?”

“You’re joking, Uncle Gu. You’re a distinguished guest. I’m glad you can come,” said Shentu Tian-Yin.

Gu Ding-Shan shook hands with Li Ming-Ji and greeted him. “When are you coming to my place for a round of golf, Old Li? I’m not pleased with my loss to you last time; I’ll win next time.”

Li Ming-Ji laughed. “No problem, but I will still win next time.”

Gu Ding-Shan shook hands and greeted He Jia-Ying next. “I’ll go with you to Macau after the banquet, Old He. I’d like to play a round or two at your casino.”

He Jia-Ying laughed as he said, “I’ll accompany you when you come.”

Gu Ding-Shan shook his head. “I’m not playing with you. You’re a gambling king and playing with you means losing for me.”

He Jia-Ying just laughed. 

Gu Ding-Shan then greeted the other mainlander bigwigs. He was a tycoon...