novelraw Chapter 019 Birthday Party
Chapter 019 Birthday Party
Su Qian was tilting her head slightly, enjoying the envious or flattering gazes of the crowd.
The champagne glass swayed gently between his fingertips, a confident smile playing on his lips.
"Why wasn't I invited to Mrs. Lu's birthday banquet, which was such a lively affair?"
A deep male voice suddenly rang out, carrying a hint of nonchalant laziness.
But it was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly silencing the banquet hall.
Everyone froze for a moment.
I don't even need to look to know who it is: Shen Yi.
That infamous figure in the industry, whose ruthless methods made him someone no one dared to mess with.
As the words fell.
Shen Yi, dressed in a well-tailored black suit, appeared at the door with an upright posture.
Behind him were several solemn-looking bodyguards whose powerful aura seemed to freeze the surrounding air.
"The Lu family is so audacious? They didn't even send an invitation to this monster?!"
"He probably doesn't want to live anymore."
"Didn't we say we didn't send Mr. Shen an invitation? Why did he come by himself?"
Some people subconsciously lowered their voices and whispered among themselves, their eyes filled with apprehension.
"Who knows... but who in the industry doesn't know how Shen Yi feels about Su Qian?"
"It wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him the number one simp. Wherever Su Qian is, he can always find an excuse to show up. It's quite embarrassing to admit."
"Shh... Keep your voice down, are you out of your mind? Shen Yi is someone none of us can afford to offend right now."
The smile on Mr. Lu's face stiffened slightly, and he quickly stepped forward to greet him, putting on a warm and friendly demeanor.
"Mr. Shen, what are you saying! How could I forget to invite you? I had Qianqian tell you personally beforehand, because I wanted to give you a surprise."
Old Master Su was also perceptive; he subtly pushed Su Qian, who was beside him, forward.
Su Qian immediately adopted a tearful expression, her eyes slightly reddening, her voice carrying just the right amount of grievance:
"Brother Shen Yi, I'm sorry... I originally wanted to tell you in person. As you know, I was slapped unconscious by that crazy woman Su Qiu a while ago."
I've been in the hospital for several days, and I got so busy that I completely forgot about it... Please don't be mad at me, okay?
She knew Shen Yi too well; as long as she showed this aggrieved expression...
If you find a plausible reason, he will always soften and forgive you immediately.
really.
Looking at her reddened eyes, Shen Yi's displeasure vanished instantly, replaced by deep pity.
He stepped forward and reached out to take Su Qian's hand:
"Qianqian, it's not your fault. It's all my fault for not protecting you and making you suffer."
"I'll make Su Qiu apologize to you... apologize on his knees..."
Shen Yi seemed a little awkward as he said this.
When they found Su Qiu, it wasn't Su Qiu kneeling down to apologize; instead, it was Su Qiu who was forced to kneel down and tremble with fear.
He almost knelt down.
However, for Qianqian's sake, he will definitely seek out Su Qiu again!
I will definitely make Su Qiu kneel down and apologize to my dear Qianqian.
"Mr. Shen, please keep your distance from my fiancée."
Lu Chen's eyes darkened, and he abruptly slapped Shen Yi's hand away, his tone icy.
He stood in front of Su Qian, facing Shen Yi, and their eyes met.
The air instantly filled with the strong smell of gunpowder, as if a conflict was about to erupt at any moment.
The surrounding guests dared not breathe, lowering their heads and whispering among themselves:
"Is this a sign of things going to come to a head?"
"Lu Chen is incredibly audacious to dare challenge Shen Yi?"
"It's hard to say, it's hard to say. Judging from Shen Yi's attitude, he probably won't let this go so easily..."
Lu Chen sneered, meeting Shen Yi's gaze without flinching:
"Mr. Shen, you'd better not waste your time. Qianqian is my fiancée. There's no use in you thinking about her."
Su Qian quickly reached out and grabbed Lu Chen's arm, gently advising him:
"Ah Chen, don't say that about Brother Shen Yi... He has always treated me like a little sister."
"There's definitely nothing more to it than that; you're overthinking it. Right, Brother Shen Yi?"
As she spoke, she turned to look at Shen Yi, her eyes carrying a hint of barely perceptible probing.
These words were like a needle, piercing Shen Yi's heart.
He doesn't treat her like a younger sister at all.
His thoughts over the years are almost obvious.
But looking at Su Qian nestled beside Lu Chen, with a "happy" smile on her face.
He swallowed back the words that were on the tip of his tongue.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and Shen Yi, suppressing the dull pain in his chest, forced a stiff smile:
"Yes, you're right. I've always thought of you as a little sister."
As long as I can see Qianqian happy, even if I don't have a chance now, I will definitely have a chance in the future.
They wait until they get tired of each other, then they get a divorce.
If Shen Yi takes Qianqian back and treats her well, Qianqian will still be his.
He can wait.
I'm willing to wait.
A hint of mockery flashed across Lu Chen's eyes, but he didn't say anything more.
Seeing this, Mr. and Mrs. Su quickly stepped in to smooth things over:
"Oh dear, it's all a misunderstanding, all a misunderstanding, it's all Su Qiu's fault."
"I was blind to adopt her. She's a complete ingrate who's only here to bring trouble to the Su and Lu families, especially my Qianqian."
"Let's not dwell on these unpleasant things, Mr. Shen, please come inside and try the fine wine we've specially prepared..."
Shen Yi accepted the offer and didn't press the matter further, but his gaze swept over Su Qian with deep affection.
Su Qian's lips curled up slightly. She liked this, the scene of men fighting over her, being jealous of her, and being fascinated by her.
No matter who it is or how much power they have, as long as they are men, she has the ability to make them submit to her.
"Hmph~" Su Qian gave a haughty snort.
Lu Chen, standing to the side, pinched Su Qian's waist. "Do you really enjoy it when men get jealous over you?"
Su Qian rolled her eyes at Lu Chen. "Isn't it all for you? Without the project Shen Yibai gave you, could you have done it?"
Lu Chen tightened his grip slightly, leaned close to Su Qian's ear, and said, "Then you'd better hold on tight to Shen Yi. Our good days ahead depend on him."
Su Qian felt ticklish and playfully pushed Lu Chen away, saying, "I know, but don't underestimate me."
"You wouldn't do this to other men, would you?" A dangerous glint flashed in Lu Chen's eyes.
Su Qian smiled gently and affectionately pinched Lu Chen's cheek. "I wouldn't. I, Su Qian, only love you. But you, after we get engaged, you can't cheat on me anymore."
Lu Chen wrapped his arms around Su Qian's waist. "Oh, okay, you're not angry anymore?"
Su Qian generously replied, "I only care about what you were like before our engagement. I have no obligation to care about that."
A hint of satisfaction flashed in the man's eyes. He kissed Su Qian and said, "Hmm, you're so sensible."
The sight of the two making love was a painful reminder to Shen Yi.
He wanted to leave her sight, but Su Qian was there, and he wanted to see her.
The person I can see but can't touch.
Since we can't encounter it, we should observe it more.
Suddenly, a thought flashed through my mind: Su Qiu.
That woman I can touch now but can't see anymore.
"unlucky!"
Shen Yi cursed under his breath, grabbed a glass of wine, and gulped it down.
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