Chapter 1287: Chapter 745: It’s Still Not Too Late to Curry Favor with Me (3 Updates)

As Mrs. Si’s birthday approaches, those invited to the birthday party have mostly received their invitations, and those who haven’t received one probably aren’t qualified to attend. Receiving an invitation is a privilege, while not being invited inevitably feels disappointing.

The birthday party, unlike official banquets, usually sees attendees bringing their spouses and children, making it especially lively.

Whether you can attend or not is one thing; the main point is that the Si family’s birthday party brings together nearly all the influential figures in the circle.

Even those who don’t usually mingle in the same circles show up.

That day, Qi Zeyan goes to the club again while Jiang Chengsi is fretting over what gift to bring when meeting the future in-laws. Si Qingxiao mentioned not needing to bring anything too expensive, but anything too cheap is out of the question.

What good things haven’t the Si family couples seen? Price really isn’t the most important factor, and he’s so worried he’s nearly bald.

Qi Zeyan, with his slicked-back hair, is pacing in his office, adding to his anxiety.

"Qi Zeyan, are you just lounging around? Doesn’t your company have work for you?"

"Besides the few projects I’ve always handled, the rest are managed by my dad. My grandpa said let me focus on preparing for the wedding."

"Then you should go prepare for the wedding, why are you coming to me?"

"I like the venue where the Si family is hosting the birthday party. The Fu family’s grandson held his wedding there before, and I’m waiting for Xixi to get off work so we can check out the venue together. She has to be satisfied with it." Qi Zeyan clicks his tongue. "I never realized before how tedious and exhausting planning a wedding is."

His tone was obviously showing off.

After all, someone here is still worrying about meeting the parents.

"I’ve heard this venue is hard to secure, so if Xixi likes it, I’ll have to find someone to ask about it. I don’t know how the Fu family got the usage rights from the Xun family in Lingnan back then."

Jiang Chengsi snorts coldly, "Go ask your future in-laws."

"What?" Qi Zeyan was momentarily confused.

"Duan Linbai is familiar with the Fu family, he surely knows. You two are going to be in-laws anyway, might as well get acquainted first."

"Jiang Chengsi!" Qi Zeyan picks up an apple from the fruit bowl and throws it at him. "Shut your mouth or I’ll get mad at you."

"I was just casually suggesting it, look at you all red-faced and panicking."

Jiang Chengsi is currently so worried he’s nearly bald, and he can’t stand someone flaunting their love in front of him. Watching Qi Zeyan get all agitated actually lifts his spirits.

"Hey, when will you introduce your girlfriend to us? You promised to treat us to a meal back in Beijing, and it’s been dragged on for so long?" Qi Zeyan still doesn’t know what kind of girlfriend Jiang Chengsi has.

Thinking back to his engagement, when the girl took him away without a word, he mused inwardly:

She’s probably an absent-minded girl.

"She just returned to Beijing and is a bit busy lately, but when there’s time I’ll definitely invite you all for a meal."

Si Qingxiao, along with Si Yushan, returned to Beijing two days ago. Mrs. Si’s birthday party marks their family’s first public appearance in the Beijing circle, and the Si family is paying special attention. Naturally, Si Qingxiao has to help.

Since returning to Beijing, he hasn’t even seen his girlfriend, how could he have time to host a gathering.

Besides, without meeting the parents, he has no mood to organize any gathering.

"The Si family is causing such a big stir; it seems they’ve decided to stay in Beijing for development. Business is already tough as it is, now that the Si family is getting involved, it might get even tougher." Qi Zeyan clicked his tongue.

"Should I cozy up to Xie Duo ahead of time?"

"Why would you butter him up?" Jiang Chengsi, having just caught the apple thrown by Qi Zeyan, gently wipes it and takes a bite, speaking in a muffled voice.

"Isn’t it said that Xie Duo is the Si family’s designated son-in-law?"

Jiang Chengsi crunches the apple loudly, "Rather than courting him, you might as well butter up to me. It’s still early, I’m actually the Si family’s designated son-in-law."

Qi Zeyan looks at him...

Their gaze intersects, and Jiang Chengsi confidently nods at him.

The smug expression clearly says:

Quickly come hug my thigh, hurry and flatter me.

Qi Zeyan sneered, "Does your brain have water in it?"

"..."

"Jiang Chengsi, are you so worried about meeting the parents that you’ve started neurotic rambling?"

"What I’m saying is the truth!"

"Could it be like the outside rumors say, because of my engagement, you’ve become so unhappy and begun having delusions?"

"Get lost."

"I won’t leave."

...

When Ruan Mengxi knocked and came in, she saw her boss and the second boss bickering over the issue of whether to leave or not, fighting like little chickens, she took a deep breath, eyes full of disdain.

After reporting to Jiang Chengsi on her work, she followed Qi Zeyan to Lingnan to check out the venue.

"Actually, where Wanwan and Auntie are getting married is quite nice, Lingnan is really a bit far." Ruan Mengxi said, looking at the person in the driver’s seat.

"Before, I suggested going abroad to find an island, but you didn’t agree. Finding a place in Beijing, you still find it far? You just need to look at the venue, everything else I’ll take care of, no need for you to worry."

In private life, Qi Zeyan might be a bit laid-back, but when it comes to serious matters, he’s quick and even a bit bossy, probably honed through the business world.

"What were you and Fourth Master arguing about in the office just now? Combined, your ages are fit for grandfathers; could you be a bit mature?"

"He told me he’s the Si family’s designated son-in-law; can you believe it? I heard the Si daughter is gentle, poised, and charming, classic lady-like."

"His girlfriend must be the one racing cars with him, do you think the Si family would let their daughter race cars?"

"And his girlfriend is so unreliable."

Ruan Mengxi had already taken out her phone and started browsing news, completely not taking his words to heart, letting them in one ear and out the other.

"By the way Xixi, for Mrs. Si’s birthday party, my mom suggests you come along with us, you should talk to Chengsi to get a day off that day." Qi Zeyan remembered the main thing after talking for a long time.

"Okay." Ruan Mengxi nodded in agreement, already inquiring whether Tang Wan would go that day.

**

When Tang Wan received the message, she was at the Huo Family house, probably due to advancing pregnancy, Shen Shuci has been suffering from insomnia frequently for some reason, so she stayed over at the Huo Family today to accompany her.

She was talking to Shen Shuci about going for a prenatal check-up tomorrow.

You Hongxian also received the news that Shen Shuci would visit the hospital and wanted to try his luck by going.