I was just playing tricks, how come I became Bai Yueguang

After watching the vehicles leave one after another, Shen Lanxi stood there for a while before turning around and going back into the garden.

In the main hall, the restaurant and tea room had been cleaned up. Shen Zhuang sat in front of the desk with a clear gaze. Two blue and white teacups were placed on the rosewood table.

"Grandpa." Shen Lanxi walked forward.

Shen Zhuang nodded at the table and said, "Sit down."

Shen Lanxi nodded slightly and took a seat.

Shen Zhuang personally poured tea for Shen Lanxi. His eyes lingered on his face for a moment, and he smiled slowly, "You can drink quite well."

Shen Lanxi, "Grandpa, all I drank later was water."

Shen Zhuang waved his hand. "The atmosphere is right now. It doesn't matter what you drank. How is it? Do you see any problems with what happened today?"

Shen Lanxi thought for a moment, then looked up at Shen Zhuang, "Grandpa, do you want to win over the Yao family?"

Shen Zhuang shook his head. "The Yao family's ability to stand at the top of Country A's pyramid is not something a copper mine can win over."

Shen Lanxi pondered for a moment, "So, you want to split up the Yao family?"

Shen Zhuang's eyes showed a hint of approval, "How did you figure that out?"

Shen Lanxi said, "Of the five families, Qiao, Guan, Li, Yao, and Gu, except for the Gu family, which is headed by Old Madam Zhong, the others are all from the father's generation. Although Yao Li is the head of the Yao family, the Yao family has always been ruled by Yao Jun. Now that Yao Jun is in prison, the Yao family's finances have been greatly affected. At this time, the copper mine is like a pie in the sky for everyone in the Yao family. The Yao family has never been united, and they will definitely fight to the death for the mining rights of the copper mine."

"It's just..." He hesitated slightly, "Grandpa, why are you doing this?"

Shen Zhuangfeng calmly took a sip of tea and said, "I'll explain the reason to you when the time comes. Grandpa wants to tell you another truth now."

Shen Lanxi pondered for a moment, "Grandpa, are you talking about Shen Guiling and Shen Qingyu?"

Shen Zhuang was amused. "You're calling them so strangely. These two are your brothers."

Shen Lanxi, "..."

Shen Zhuang, "The Yao family's rapid rise in Country A is due to the fact that all four of the Yao family's siblings are talented, but this is also their downfall. Previously, Yao Jun was able to suppress them slightly, but now that Yao Jun is in prison, I'm afraid Yao Li won't be able to control them. When people are divided, the family will fall apart."

Shen Lanxi was so insightful that he understood the profound meaning of the old man's first sentence as soon as he said it.

Shen Zhuang nodded at the table, motioning him to drink tea, "Lan Xi, remember what Grandpa said, there are many ways to reach the top, and turning brothers and sisters into enemies is always the most undesirable method."

Shen Lanxi did not respond, but picked up the cup and drank it all in one gulp.

That’s all I have to say. How much you can benefit from it depends on Shen Lanxi’s understanding.

Shen Zhuang's eyes flickered, and his tone became more relaxed. "Your homecoming banquet will be in a few days. How are the preparations going?"

Shen Zhi was in charge of all the banquet matters. Shen Lanxi did nothing except trying on a few dresses. However, he didn't dare let Shen Zhuang know that he was so lazy. After all, the old man had put a lot of thought into this banquet.

Shen Lanxi lowered her eyes, hummed lightly and took another sip of tea.

Shen Zhuang was very interested. "Have you prepared the speech for that day?"

Shen Lanxi, "Go on stage and give a speech?"

Shen Zhuang, "You have to show off to everyone. Introduce yourself and include your interests and hobbies. You're usually so reserved that your friends run away. It wouldn't be a bad idea to say a few more words so others can get to know you."

"..." Shen Lanxi was a little reluctant, but seeing Shen Zhuang was very interested, she reluctantly responded, "I understand."

Shen Zhuang nodded, "That's right." Then he handed a visiting card on the table to Shen Lanxi.

Shen Lanxi glanced at the old man, took the visiting card, and was slightly stunned when she saw the signature below, "Yu Siwen? He is not..."

Shen Zhuang smiled obscurely.

In previous years, the president would always find an opportunity to have a meal at Shenyuan within a week of taking office. There was always an inexplicable check and balance relationship between the government and the chaebols who controlled the economic lifeline. However, Yu Siwen had been in office for a month and had been rectifying the old officials. Not to mention visiting him in person, he hadn't even made a phone call.

Yu Siwen wasn't pushed to power by chaebol capital; it could even be argued that his election was entirely due to a miscalculation by the chaebol family, a capital loophole. Therefore, the public is happy to see him distance himself from top chaebols like the Shen family.

The other party's intentions were unclear, so the Shen family did not invite Yu Siwen to the family dinner this time. Unexpectedly, the other party took the initiative to send a visiting invitation again.

This couldn't be a simple visit.

Shen Zhuang looked at Shen Lanxi and asked, "Why are you so serious?"

Shen Lanxi looked at the visiting card in her hand.

The Shen family has been silent for a long time since Shen Xi. This time, they held such a grand banquet just to tell all those who coveted and spied on the Shen family that the Shen family has successors.

On that day, Shen Lanxi will officially step in front of the public and be watched and judged by everyone. From then on, his every word and action will represent the Shen family. This is also the unique favor that Shen Zhuang gives to Shen Lanxi.

The young man raised his eyes, his indifferent eyes showing a bit of determination, "Grandpa, don't worry, I will definitely behave well that day."

Shen Zhuang smiled with satisfaction, "Okay."

*

In the evening, when Shen Jiao came back, she heard that Jiang Huashan and Fu Suier had a fight with Yao Ge in the side hall. Without saying a word, she immediately took the two of them to apologize.

After Yao Ge and Shen Qian got married, they moved out of Shen Garden and have been living in the Bihu Hillside Villa ever since.

When the doorbell rang, Yao Ge was discussing with his second son Yao Zhang how to distribute the mining rights?

When Yao Ge saw Shen Jiao's face appear in the video doorbell, he was obviously stunned for a moment. He hung up the phone reluctantly, hesitated for a moment, and went to open the door himself.

Shen Jiao was carrying two boxes in her hands. As soon as the door opened, a bright smile appeared on her face. "Sister-in-law."

As the saying goes, don't hit a smiling person. Yao Ge laughed and asked, "Why are you here?"

Shen Jiao turned around and winked at Fu Sui'er and Jiang Huashan. The two of them took a step forward silently. "Hello, auntie."

The smile on Yao Ge's face faded a little, and he looked at Shen Jiao meaningfully, "Come in."

As he spoke, he made way for her and called out into the house, "Auntie, pour some water for the guests."

Yao Ge gestured for Shen Jiao to sit down, his eyes moved between Jiang Huashan and Fu Sui'er and then returned to Shen Jiao again.

"You came here in person, so you must have heard about what happened in the side hall today?"

Shen Jiao nodded and placed the two velvet gift boxes in her hands on the coffee table.

"Sister-in-law, we're all family, so I won't beat around the bush. These two kids were indeed a bit unruly today. No matter what, they shouldn't fight with their elders. I brought them here to apologize to you, and I hope you'll consider us family and not argue with them."

Yao Ge glanced at Jiang Huashan and asked, "Did you just say two children?"

Shen Jiao nodded. "That's right. I forgot to tell you, sister-in-law, that I have already acknowledged Shanshan as my daughter. From now on, she is as dear to me as Sui'er. Anyone who causes trouble for her will be causing trouble for me."

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