Chapter 79 - Chapter 79: Birthday Banquet
Chapter 79: Birthday Banquet
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Shen Xiang whispered reproachfully, “You’re really foolish. With your granduncle’s big birthday celebration, people from almost half of the influential families will be there. As Shen Jun’s younger brother, if I gift him something cheap, where will I put my face?”
Shen Qingxue fell silent and then suddenly had an idea, “Grandpa, we can give him a counterfeit! After all, he won’t be able to authenticate it. We can get a high-quality imitation from an antique shop, and he won’t be able to tell. We can just say we bought it for millions from an auction house, and he won’t know the difference.’
Shen Xiang pondered, a little worried, “What if we get caught?”
“As long as we give it to him, does it matter if he discovers it? Besides, if you’re really worried, on the day of the celebration, we can create an accident and drop the fake item. Then, there will be no evidence left,” Shen Qingxue said with a smug smile.
Shen Xiang smiled happily, “You’re truly clever.”
Shen Qingyue watched their backs, a hint of scorn on her lips. She had forgotten that these two troublemakers would be causing a disturbance at the birthday celebration. In the previous life’s celebration, Shen Xiang indeed gifted a piece of porcelain claiming it was worth over five million. Shen Jun was pleased because he knew how frugal Shen Xiang usually was and saw it as a heartfelt gift from his younger brother.
But just before they were about to display the gift, Shen Qingxue ‘accidentally’ pushed her, causing her to lose balance and drop the porcelain. Influenced by her grandfather, Shen Qingyue did care for Shen Xiang’s family back then as they were her only relatives, and she felt guilty for a long time after that incident.
Time flew, and it was now Shen Jun’s birthday banquet. Shen Qingyue had ordered a set of formal suits for Shen Jun and pushed him into the room to change.
Despite his age, Shen Jun remained spirited and handsome.
Shen Qingyue walked over and generously praised, “Grandpa, you look so handsome!”
Shen Jun blushed at his granddaughter’s compliment and lightly coughed, saying, “I’m already in my seventies, what’s so handsome about me?”
“That’s what makes you handsome! Don’t deny it,” Shen Qingyue said, smiling playfully.
“Alright, go get ready. Many young talents will be there tonight, so dress up nicely. Maybe you’ll find a good son-in-law for me,” Shen Jun teased.
“Enough looking, I want to spend my whole life by my grandfather’s side.” Shen Qingyue had already encountered a scumbag before, and she really did not want to get married again.
Shen Jun patted her gently with a smile. “Oh, you really know how to tease me.”
The grandfather and granddaughter chatted for a few more moments before Shen Qingyue walked away with the makeup artist. While the makeup artist was doing her makeup, she remembered that Chi Ming seemed to have not contacted her for several days. She did not know what he was busy with, but at the moment, she did not have time to contact him either.
As evening fell, the guests arrived one after another.
Shen Qingyue supported Shen Jun downstairs and greeted the arriving guests. A wealthy lady walked over with a smile. “Qingyue, you’re still so beautiful.” “Oh no, you’re the one who is becoming younger and younger.”
The lady was flattered, but then she seemed to remember something and sighed. “Such a lovely girl, why did Qin Zhen divorce you? I heard he’s been courting the daughter of the Wei family recently. I wonder if he’ll bring that woman here tonight…”
What status did the Wei family have? No matter how hard they tried, they could not match the Shen family’s status. If Qin Zhen did not bring her, she would not even have a chance to enter the event.
Shen Qingyue did not care about this, but Shen Jun’s smile diminished slightly. “Madam Wang, Qin Zhen has already divorced my daughter. Let’s not bring up the past!”
Madam Wang realized her slip of the tongue and was about to change the topic when the Qin family arrived.
Madam Qin came over to greet, “Mr. Shen.”
This time, Shen Jun’s smile completely disappeared, especially when he saw Qin Zhen bringing Wei Jiu’er. His anger flared up instantly. After all, today was his birthday banquet, and Shen Jun did not kick the Qin family out, but he only nodded as a greeting and did not bother saying anything else, not even acknowledging this family.
Madam Qin naturally noticed the disdain in Shen Jun’s eyes. Especially in this kind of occasion, she did not want to bring Wei Jiu’er at first. After all, bringing her here would be telling everyone that her son was having an affair within the marriage. Moreover, what was Wei Jiu’er’s identity? How was she qualified to come with the Qin family’s status?
However, her son Qin Zhen insisted on bringing her. He wanted everyone to know that Wei Jiu’er was the future Mrs. Qin.
Madam Qin was almost furious, but she could not do anything about Qin Zhen, so she had to bear with it.
Compared to Madam Qin’s embarrassment, Wei Jiu’er was quite composed, seemingly not feeling anything was amiss. But if a person like her did not have thick skin, she would not be able to survive.
She smiled gracefully at Shen Qingyue. “Qingyue, today is Mr. Shen’s birthday..
You must be happy, right?”