After her identity was stolen, she lived in the short-lived villain's phone.

Chapter 42 The Sun Family Banquet (Two chapters combined)

The next day, Shen Yanzhi told Chen Jin that he had a banquet to attend that evening.

Chen Jin is actually Shen Yanzhi's personal assistant, but Shen Yanzhi has always preferred to live alone and always drives home by himself, so he is not used to having a driver. Therefore, Chen Jin only appears when Shen Yanzhi needs him.

The old man Sun that Ms. Jiang mentioned is related to her family on her side.

Shen Yanzhi occasionally accompanied Ms. Jiang to high-society banquets and was quite familiar with her interpersonal relationships.

He finished his work ahead of time, and when it was almost time, he called Chen Jin to join him.

Today is Mr. Sun's 80th birthday. The Sun family holds a high position in Beijing, so I'm sure many people will come to offer their congratulations.

Shen Yanzhi usually strictly disciplines himself and never drinks alcohol, but at a banquet like today, he will have a few drinks to maintain social relationships.

Chen Jin temporarily acted as Shen Yanzhi's driver.

Chen Jin was driving, and Shen Yanzhi was sitting in the back.

This was the first time Chi Yu had sat in the back row with Shen Yanzhi since she had been inside his phone for so many days.

With Chen Jin around, Chi Yu quietly kept her phone in the background.

There was silence in the car.

After driving for about forty minutes, we finally arrived at our destination.

Chi Yu was tucked into Shen Yanzhi's pocket, unable to see what was happening outside, only able to hear the sounds from the outside world.

Unbeknownst to Chi Yu, when Shen Yan got out of the car, there were already many luxury cars parked outside the villa. What was even more surprising was that there was even a Hongqi car, which showed that the host of today's banquet was no ordinary person.

As soon as Shen Yan got out of the car, a uniformed attendant ran over to help him park.

Various luxury cars were gathered outside the villa, and some people got out of their cars a step earlier than Shen Yanzhi, exchanging pleasantries as if they had met acquaintances.

As soon as Shen Yanzhi got out of the car, people who recognized him came up to greet him. Shen Yanzhi's usually aloof face now showed a slight smile as he politely responded.

Today is Grandpa Sun's 80th birthday. Standing in front of the villa to greet guests are Grandpa Sun's eldest son, Sun Zhiwen, and youngest son, Sun Zhiwu. The two are in high spirits and greet the guests with smiles. When they see Shen Yan, their eyes light up: "Yanzhi, you've finally come. Grandpa was just talking about you."

"Uncle Sun, Second Uncle Sun, I'm late," Shen Yanzhi said humbly.

"It's not late, it's not late at all. There's still plenty of time before the banquet starts," Sun Zhiwu replied with a smile. "It's just that the old man hasn't seen you in a long time and misses you."

He peered behind Shen Yanzhi and asked, "By the way, where's your mother? Why didn't she come along?"

“My mother is away on a business trip and can’t come back, so she specially prepared a gift for me to bring,” Shen Yanzhi said. “She said that when she returns to Beijing next time, she will definitely come to visit Grandpa Sun in person.”

“I understand, I understand. Your mother’s work is definitely more important, and the old man certainly won’t mind,” Sun Zhiwu immediately replied.

He led Shen Yanzhi inside: "There's plenty of food and drinks prepared in the main hall. Please have a seat for a while. I just saw that kid Jiang Xu is here too..."

"Okay, Uncle Sun, you go ahead with your work. I can go in by myself."

Shen Yanzhi entered the hall, which was elegantly decorated and already filled with guests. The living room was decorated with a variety of fruits and snacks for guests to help themselves; each item was meticulously prepared and beautifully presented.

Today's birthday celebrant, Grandpa Sun Yishan, was surrounded by people in the middle. Although his hair and beard were half white, he did not look old at all. His face, weathered by the years, was rosy and energetic, and his laughter was loud and clear, showing that the old man was in excellent health.

Upon seeing this, Shen Yanzhi immediately stepped forward to offer his birthday wishes.

The Sun family and the Jiang family have a close relationship. Shen Yanzhi is Ms. Jiang's biological son and was practically raised by Sun Yishan.

Upon seeing Shen Yan, Sun Yishan was overjoyed. However, upon noticing that Shen Yan was alone, Sun Yishan also inquired about the whereabouts of Ms. Jiang.

Shen Yanzhi's words were the same as what he had said at the door: "My mother went on a business trip to another province last week and hasn't returned yet. She said she would come to visit you in person when she gets back."

Chen Jin, carrying a gift box, appeared at the right moment, and Shen Yanzhi placed the gift in front of Sun Yishan.

Sun Yishan nodded repeatedly: "Your mother is very kind."

His gaze fell on Shen Yanzhi, then he looked at his granddaughter beside him, who had become much quieter and was blushing shyly since Shen Yanzhi appeared, and couldn't help but ask, "How old is Yanzhi this year?"

Shen Yanzhi was all too familiar with this question and this tone.

He was silent for a moment: "...Twenty-eight."

"Is it your age according to the Chinese system? I remember you and Huaijin are the same age." Sun Yishan laughed, "Huaijin's child is already a year old. Are you still single? There are so many people here to congratulate us today. I saw several outstanding daughters. Do you have anyone in mind? Tell me and I'll act as a matchmaker for you!"

No sooner had he finished speaking than a figure suddenly appeared beside him, looking at Shen Yanzhi as if he had seen a savior: "Hey! Cousin, so you've been here! I've been looking for you for ages!"

The boy who suddenly appeared had handsome features. Beneath his thick, black short hair, one of his ears shone with a dazzling diamond stud, adding a touch of rebelliousness to his sunny good looks.

It was Jiang Xu, whom Sun Zhiwu had just mentioned, who was also Shen Yanzhi's cousin.

Jiang Xu turned his gaze and saw Sun Yishan sitting at the head of the table. He generously offered his blessings to Sun Yishan: "Hello, Grandpa Sun! I wish you a long and healthy life, good hearing and eyesight, and no worries. May you laugh every day!"

As soon as he opened his mouth, not only Sun Yishan, but also the other onlookers couldn't help but burst into laughter.

Let's leave that topic behind.

Many people came to congratulate Sun Yishan today, and soon Jiang Xu and Shen Yanzhi withdrew from the crowd. Jiang Xu grinned mischievously: "Cousin, long time no see. Why are you still being pressured to get married?"

Shen Yanzhi was utterly unceremonious with his own uncles, let alone his younger cousin who wanted to see him make a fool of himself.

Shen Yanzhi straightened his cuffs and replied casually, "I heard you've been in the entertainment industry for three years and still don't have a single work to show for it?"

These seemingly casual words were like sharp knives, piercing straight into Jiang Xu's heart!
姜旭：“……”受到的伤害+1+1+1+1+1+1……+10000！

"Cousin!" Jiang Xu instantly went berserk.

After three years in the industry, I'm still just a nobody when I return.

But can we blame him for this?
God knows how much Jiang Xu, who was preparing to enter the entertainment industry three years ago, longed for his future and had lofty ambitions.

Now, three years later, he has been brutally beaten down by society and turned into a dejected little dog.

"I have no idea how the entertainment industry can be so murky!"

"Without connections or powerful backers, you can't get good scripts!"

"We finally got the script and were ready to film, but then either the female lead or the male lead got into trouble. In the last drama, neither the male nor female lead got into trouble, but then the screenwriter got into trouble and the script was exposed as plagiarism!"

"I've been acting cautiously for three years, and I haven't gotten a single project! I'm forced to go home and inherit billions of dollars. What's the point of this life?"

"You're my cousin, my biological cousin, and instead of comforting me, you actually mocked me!"

Jiang Xu spoke with tears of bitterness in his eyes.

While in Shen Yanzhi's pocket, Chi Yu felt sorry for him when she heard the earlier part of the story, but when she heard that he could inherit billions of dollars by retiring from the entertainment industry, her sympathy vanished instantly.

Chi Yu: ……(╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻

She couldn't sympathize with these wicked rich people at all!
Besides Jiang Xu, many elders from the Jiang family also came, and Shen Yanzhi went over to greet them one by one.

Ms. Jiang has three older brothers. In her generation, Ms. Jiang is the only girl in the Jiang family and is deeply loved by her family.

Today, all three of Jiang's uncles came. After seeing Shen Yan, they couldn't help but ask about their sister's whereabouts. After hearing that Ms. Jiang was away on a business trip, they nodded knowingly.

Jiang Huaiqing, the eldest uncle of the Jiang family, stood by the window, looking at his composed and outstanding nephew with admiration in his eyes.

Jiang Huaiqing joined the army when he was young and served in the military for a full twenty years. He was not discharged from the front line until he was over forty years old and transferred to another department.

Although Uncle Jiang has now retired, the imposing aura he developed over many years in the military remains undiminished. Just standing in front of him, one can almost feel his profound and imposing authority and sense of oppression.

Not to mention ordinary people, even among the younger generation of the Jiang family, few are not afraid of him. Even Jiang Xu, with his unruly personality, becomes as docile as a quail in front of Jiang Huaiqing.

Only Shen Yanzhi was not afraid of him since childhood; when they were kids, he even dared to climb on his head and ride a horse.

In the blink of an eye, my nephew has grown up so much.

Now that it was just the two of them in this corner, Jiang Huaiqing reached out and patted Shen Yanzhi's shoulder, lowering her voice slightly as she said, "Your mother has been in this position for four years; it's time for her to be promoted."

“Uncle.” Shen Yanzhi’s eyes darkened.

Jiang Huaiqing knew that now was not a good time to talk. He thought of the message he received this morning and his younger sister who was still away on a business trip. He instructed her, "Wait for your mother to come back and have a meal together."

"Okay." Shen Yanzhi nodded.

The uncle and nephew parted ways quickly.

More and more guests were arriving at the villa. Although it was Grandpa Sun's birthday banquet, it was also a good opportunity for many people to curry favor or seek new opportunities.

As Shen Yanzhi held his wine glass, people who recognized him kept coming up to chat with him. When he saw some familiar elders, he would also politely greet them to maintain his interpersonal relationships.

Although Chi Yu inside his pocket couldn't see what was happening outside, he could hear the sounds from the outside world.

From every conversation Shen Yanzhi had, she could roughly guess who he was talking to.

Until the banquet ended, Chi Yu inexplicably felt a sense of relief.

Such occasions may seem glamorous and elegant, but they are actually exhausting.

After the banquet, the guests left one by one.

The luxury cars left the Sun family villa in an orderly fashion.

When it was almost time, Shen Yanzhi also bid farewell to the Sun family.

Shen Yanzhi drank some wine, and Chen Jin escorted him home.

Not long after Chen Jincai left the villa, after driving for a while, he suddenly said, "President Shen, it looks like the Jiang family's car up ahead."

I'm too lazy to divide it into chapters. The recommendation period starts the day after tomorrow, so please vote!! I'm begging for votes with this little broken bowl in hand! I want to advance!
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