Shen Jianxi walked towards Luo Yuqi, and Ji Zhaoyun immediately stood up, following closely.
"Why did you change your clothes?" Her expression was unremarkable, and her voice was extremely gentle.
Luo Yuqi looked down at himself and his eyes and expression conveyed innocence, "I accidentally got the last outfit dirty while toasting, so I changed into this one temporarily."
"...Oh." Shen Jianxi responded without emotion, and it was obvious she didn't believe him at all.
However, Luo Yuqi didn't care, as his purpose wasn't to make her believe him anyway.
He had arrived even earlier than the two of them noticed. Initially, he had just come to ask Shen Jianxi to attend the banquet, but he unexpectedly found her sitting side-by-side with a man on the sofa. Although there were no inappropriate actions, it was intimate enough.
This was why Luo Yuqi had specifically gone back to change his clothes. He would not miss any opportunity to disrupt things for Shen Jianxi.
As the two were talking, Ji Zhaoyun walked over.
He stood naturally beside Shen Jianxi, their arms and shoulders pressed together without any gap.
"And who is this?"
Although he was asking Luo Yuqi, Ji Zhaoyun's gaze remained fixed on Shen Jianxi.
"Hello, Uncle. My name is Luo Yuqi."
"Cough, cough, cough!" Shen Jianxi couldn't help but cough. She secretly pinched her thigh and quickly ran through all the sad things in her mind, only then suppressing the laughter that was about to escape.
Even so, Luo Yuqi's move was truly malicious.
She glanced at Ji Zhaoyun from the corner of her eye and found that although his expression hadn't changed, the sharpness in his eyes was visible. After about thirty seconds, he suddenly chuckled and handed Luo Yuqi a card.
"Since you are Xi Xi's brother, you are also my brother. Take this money. Don't worry, I will find the best ophthalmologist to treat you."
"I hope my brother recovers soon."
Luo Yuqi's cunning was no match for Ji Zhaoyun's. After Ji Zhaoyun finished speaking, his expression clearly soured. However, he remembered the purpose of his visit.
Coincidentally, the banquet was about to begin. Luo Yuqi put on a smiling face, reached out, and accepted the card Ji Zhaoyun handed him. "Thank you, Uncle. I believe that if I were sick, my sister would be more worried about me than anyone else, right, sister?"
Shen Jianxi, who was enjoying the show, didn't expect Luo Yuqi to suddenly bring the topic to her. Her smile quickly vanished, and just as she was about to answer, Luo Yuqi suddenly changed the subject.
"Sister, we should go back. The banquet is about to start. I'm really looking forward to what gift you'll give me."
With that, he directly pulled Shen Jianxi's wrist and left without looking back. Ji Zhaoyun was about to follow and snatch her back, but his phone suddenly rang. Helpless, he had to answer it first, his mood soured, and his tone was naturally cold, "Speak quickly."
The secretary on the other end was startled. After a moment, he replied, "Mr. Ji, Actor Shen has arrived."
Ji Zhaoyun frowned upon hearing this and glanced in the direction Shen Jianxi had disappeared.
"Got it. I'm coming over now."
...
The banquet began, and Father Shen took Shen Jianxi and Luo Yuqi to the stage.
"Today is this young man's birthday. Thank you all for gracing us with your presence. I also have an announcement to make today!" Sudanshuwang.com
Shen Jianxi, standing to Father Shen's right, frowned imperceptibly. She looked at Luo Yuqi, who was to Father Shen's left, and found that he also had a bewildered look, completely unaware of what was about to be announced.
Father Shen then put his arms around Shen Jianxi and Luo Yuqi's shoulders and said with a hearty laugh, "My wife and I have discussed it and decided to take Yuqi as our godson. From today onwards, I, Shen Ting, will also have both a son and a daughter!"
Hearing this, Shen Jianxi abruptly looked at Mother Shen in the audience.
Mother Shen first reassured Shen Jianxi with her eyes, then put on a graceful smile to respond to the congratulations from the wealthy ladies around her. However, the occasional glance she cast at Father Shen was filled with intense murderous intent, which made Shen Jianxi realize that Father Shen's decision was known only to him.
Although Father Shen was somewhat intimidated by Mother Shen's glare, the joy of achieving his goal completely overshadowed his fear. He happily felt that he had done a perfect job, thus preventing his wife from trying to set up their beloved daughter with this brat.
Having successfully driven away a pig that was being pushed to push his cabbage, he couldn't be happier.
After a few pleasantries, the banquet officially began. Father Shen quickly took Shen Jianxi and Luo Yuqi to socialize with the various bosses, leaving Mother Shen, who was ready to interrogate him, with no opportunity to corner him.
After going around, Father Shen's face had already started to turn red. Although he could still walk steadily, it was clear he had drunk quite a bit.
Just then, a young man approached with a wine glass. "Mr. Shen, I've long admired you."
Shen Jianxi was a little surprised to see the person in front of her, wondering how he had gotten in.
Father Shen, although he knew him, only knew of him. After all, he ran an entertainment company, and people in the entertainment industry were familiar.
"Hello." His attitude was very indifferent, as an actor alone couldn't be placed in the same category as their capital.
Ye Chuanxi didn't mind. Although he wasn't involved in the entertainment industry in his previous life, he was clear about its intricacies. Moreover, his target was Shen Jianxi.
Without further entanglement, Ye Chuanxi simply went up to say hello and left. However, as they passed each other, he made eye contact with Shen Jianxi before continuing his steps and walking away briskly.
"Oh, Old Shen, congratulations, congratulations!"
Father Shen didn't have time to ponder why a young celebrity would be there before being surrounded by a new wave of people offering toasts. He smiled cheerfully, dealing with them, and quietly said to Shen Jianxi, "My dear, if you're tired, go and rest. I'll take your brother around."
He did care about his daughter. Father Shen knew that socializing would be endless, so it was better to let her rest.
Shen Jianxi recalled Ye Chuanxi's gaze from earlier and nodded. "Okay, Daddy, remember to drink less and take care of yourself."
"Alright, Daddy won't drink anymore. I'll have someone switch it to water later."
Father Shen, in a good mood, left with Luo Yuqi. Shen Jianxi stood there for a while before turning upstairs and returning to her room.
She took out a notebook from the bag she carried back from the "Love Cabin." It contained some diary entries, starting from the day she first transmigrated.
Shen Jianxi rested her chin on her hand and thought for a few seconds before lowering her head and writing another line: [I can't remember how many days it's been since I came to this world. I don't want to continue dating him with lies anymore. Let it be this way.]
After writing, Shen Jianxi casually flipped through the previous entries. Some were very long, while others were brief, but they were all self-narrations of an external soul. She had deliberately made them look old, as handwriting analysis could detect the time.
Just as she was flipping through it, there was a light knock on the door. Shen Jianxi put the notebook back in her bag and went to open it. The moment she opened the door, she was pulled into an embrace and carried inside. He closed the door and turned off the lights.