The opportunity came very quickly. The elder of the Song family was celebrating a major birthday and had invited Shen Nanxian.
Liu Lanci decided to find a way to tag along. Since it was a birthday banquet and Shen Nanxian was such a prominent figure, many people would surely toast him. As long as Shen Nanxian got drunk, things would be much easier to handle. As the saying goes, a drunk man speaks the truth.
Shen Nanxian had no idea what schemes were brewing in Liu Lanci’s mind. With a serious expression, he urged Liu Lanci, “This elder is known for being old-fashioned and rigid. Pay close attention tonight and don’t let him bully you.”
The more Liu Lanci listened, the stranger it felt. Shen Nanxian was so nervous about him; could it be that he really felt something for him?
“Understood, Mr. Shen! I will protect myself well, hehe.” Liu Lanci shed his previous gloomy demeanor and flashed a silly, beaming smile.
Shen Nanxian couldn’t help but pinch Liu Lanci’s cheek. It was very smooth, with a hint of chubby baby fat, and felt wonderful to the touch.
Liu Lanci felt a slight sting on his cheek from the pinch and couldn’t help frowning, but he didn’t put up any resistance. Instead, he muttered softly, “Mr. Shen, what are you doing?”
Shen Nanxian released his hand, his gaze growing much softer. “Nothing much, you little spoiled crybaby.”
Liu Lanci’s face turned even redder. Lowering his head, he said shyly, “Mr. Shen, I’ll go try on my clothes first.”
Shen Nanxian gave a soft hum and watched Liu Lanci leave.
Today, for the birthday banquet, Shen Nanxian wore a tailored black suit. His deep, captivating facial features were complemented by gold-rimmed glasses resting on the bridge of his high nose, making him look mature, steady, handsome, and dashing. With Liu Lanci’s hand linked through his arm, the two of them looked extremely well-matched, a veritable pair of beauties.
Shen Nanxian was a top-tier man. Not only was he exceptionally handsome, but his family background was also immensely wealthy. At a young age, he already possessed tens of billions in assets, making him the man of countless people’s dreams.
Consequently, Liu Lanci, who stood right beside Shen Nanxian, also attracted attention from all directions, with envious and hateful gazes shooting toward him.
“President Shen, you’ve finally arrived.”
A man in his forties hurried over and greeted him respectfully.
Upon hearing this, Liu Lanci immediately raised his head to examine the middle-aged man in front of him, who looked kind-hearted and amiable.
Shen Nanxian nodded slightly and responded politely, “President Song, I’ve heard a lot about you!”
President Song said modestly, “President Shen is too polite. Given your current status, how would I dare accept such praise? Haha, it truly brings great splendor to our house that you could grace my father’s birthday banquet with your presence tonight.”
“Hehe, President Song, you’re being too modest!” A faint smile played at the corners of Shen Nanxian’s mouth.
After finishing his conversation with President Song, several more corporate executives proactively came over to chat. Among them, a few men and women even walked up to strike up a conversation with Shen Nanxian.
“President Shen, a pleasure to meet you!”
“President Shen, I’m Liu Jianjun from Hengyuan Real Estate. I’ve long heard of your great name, and seeing you today is truly extraordinary.”
Faced with these enthusiastic business figures, Shen Nanxian didn’t display any arrogance. He maintained a standard smile throughout, stealing glances at Liu Lanci from time to time.
Shen Nanxian’s poise and manners left Liu Lanci secretly amazed. This was what a true tycoon from a wealthy family looked like, displaying gentlemanly grace to the fullest!
No matter who came over, he could handle them with complete composure.
Noticing the admiration in Liu Lanci’s eyes, Shen Nanxian curled his lips in satisfaction.
Suddenly:
“Mr. Shen, so you’re over here! My grandfather has been waiting for you.” A pretty girl of twenty-four or twenty-five rushed over toward Shen Nanxian.
Song Wenwen? Why was she here? Liu Lanci knitted his brows, a trace of disgust flashing deep within his eyes.
Liu Lanci had a gentle disposition and had never shown such an expression before. Shen Nanxian’s heart skipped a beat. Could it be?
Without changing expression, Shen Nanxian wrapped an arm around Liu Lanci’s waist, looking at Song Wenwen with an extra layer of indifference. “Who are you?”
Song Wenwen stood awkwardly in place. She had rushed over ahead of her older sister, never expecting Shen Nanxian to treat her with such coldness, which truly embarrassed her.
“Oh, I forgot to introduce her. Mr. Shen, she is my youngest daughter, Song Wenwen, where Wen means gentle and quiet.” President Song hurried to make the introduction for Song Wenwen.
Shen Nanxian’s expression remained cold. “Oh, so it’s Miss Song.”
He had heard about it as well. President Song had reached middle age with a harmonious family, but some time ago, he had brought an illegitimate daughter from goodness knows where back into the Song family. This must be her.
Seeing Shen Nanxian giving Song Wenwen the cold shoulder, Liu Lanci felt a wave of happiness, mixed with a hint of worry. Since childhood, Song Wenwen had loved bullying him the most and stealing his things, and every time he resisted, it earned him a severe beating from Song Wenwen’s protectors.
“Wenwen, hurry up and greet President Shen!” President Song urged her to say hello quickly.
Although feeling displeased inside, Song Wenwen managed to squeeze out a sweet smile. “Hello, President Shen.”
“Don’t bother. I can’t accept that greeting.” Shen Nanxian wasn’t a fool. Combined with Liu Lanci’s reaction just moments ago, this Song Wenwen definitely had a grievance with him.
As for what kind of grievance it was, he would make 222 look into it later. He believed in returning an eye for an eye.
Pulling Liu Lanci, Shen Nanxian walked right past the two of them, leaving Song Wenwen stranded in place. She gritted her teeth in anger but could do nothing about Shen Nanxian. In her heart, she felt some resentment toward Liu Lanci, thinking that even though he had seen her, he didn’t even help put in a good word.
The birthday celebrant, Elder Song, sat at the very center of the main table, surrounded entirely by elite figures from the business world. Seeing Shen Nanxian arrive, everyone stood up to greet him.
Shen Nanxian smiled as he shook hands with them one by one, replying individually, “Please sit wherever you like, everyone. Today is the elder’s joyous day, so there’s no need to stand on ceremony with so many rules.”
Elder Song was grinning from ear to ear. Having Shen Nanxian attend in person gave him an immense amount of face, proving that the Shen family took the Song family seriously.
Liu Lanci obediently sat beside Shen Nanxian the entire time, pouring drinks for him. Shen Nanxian also made no attempt to hide his actions, pulling Liu Lanci straight into his embrace.
Each harboring their own motives, Liu Lanci successfully managed to get Shen Nanxian drunk by the end of the banquet.
Supporting Shen Nanxian, Liu Lanci returned to the villa. Shen Nanxian was completely intoxicated, unable to open his eyes at all, and his entire body hung limply against him like a puddle of water.
“Mr. Shen, Mr. Shen.”
Calling his name, Liu Lanci supported Shen Nanxian back to the bedroom, removed his shoes and socks, and laid him flat on the bed.
Feeling that he wouldn’t be able to get any answers out of him at this moment, he turned to leave, but unexpectedly, Shen Nanxian suddenly grabbed him by the arm and pulled him straight into his embrace.
Liu Lanci didn’t struggle. He only lowered his gaze to look at Shen Nanxian, murmuring softly, “Mr. Shen, you like me, right?”
The only response he received was the sound of heavy breathing and hands wandering all over his body.
Seeing this, System 222 retreated to its doghouse, silently blocking its auditory senses. A little rabbit delivered right to the mouth was destined to be eaten.
Tonight’s moonlight was deeply alluring; the moonlight was pristine, and a silver-plate-like full moon hung in the night sky, pouring down a clear brilliance.