Chapter 1306: Chapter 754: Birthday Banquet—All the Top Beijing Circle Tycoons Attend

The setting sun tinged the western sky with sunset hues, casting shadows of people and mottled tree shadows.

When Jiang Shiyi and Jiang Chengsi’s car arrived at the old house, the Jiang Family was ready to set off. Before leaving, the old lady specifically reminded Jiang Zhenhuan to keep a close eye on Jiang Chengsi.

"Grandma, why are you keeping an eye on me?"

"Don’t you know your own nature?"

"I promise not to cause any trouble today." Jiang Chengsi was wholeheartedly there to meet the parents, so naturally, he wanted to leave a good impression on the Si Family. 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

"How much is your promise worth, kid? Back in school, you used to sweet-talk me every day, saying you’d definitely come back with the top rank in the class next time. And what happened? As long as you’re not at the bottom, I’d thank the heavens." The old lady snorted, "But..."

She sized up Jiang Chengsi’s attire for the day, "You’re dressed quite steadily and appropriately today. Did your brother help you pick these out?"

"I chose them myself."

"You used to always be in racing suits or very casual clothes, and now you’ve actively chosen to wear a suit." The old lady said with gratified laughter, "Our Xiaosi has really grown up."

Around them, Jiang Jinsang and others tried to suppress their laughter, making Jiang Chengsi look helpless.

Such words made it sound like he was almost thirty and still not mature.

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As everyone set off for Lingnan, the evening shadows deepened, and just as the lights began to shine, they arrived at the venue where the Si Family was hosting the birthday party.

As soon as the car stopped, the Si Family members came up to help open the car door. Jiang Yanting got out and first unbuckled the safety seat for the child. As soon as Jiangjiang jumped out of the car, he tugged at Jiang Yanting’s clothes, "Dad, Uncle Grandfather."

It turned out Huo Qinqi had arrived before them, dressed in black soaked with night hues, standing in a dimly lit spot.

He was cold and stern, and even the warm lighting couldn’t seem to warm the desolation in his brows. Only now, he was answering a call, his expression soft, it must have been a call with Shen Shuci.

Jiangjiang waved at him enthusiastically. Huo Qinqi had just hung up the phone and was walking towards them.

"Uncle Grandfather." Jiangjiang ran over to him. Huo Qinqi just lowered his gaze, glanced at him indifferently, as usual.

"Hello, Uncle Grandfather." It was Taotao who obediently greeted him, making his expression loosen a bit as he patted her head.

"How long have you been here?" Jiang Jinsang and Tang Wan walked over after getting out of the car.

"Just over ten minutes."

"Has Zeyan arrived?"

"Yeah, he got here a bit earlier than me."

"Then why are you standing outside instead of going in?"

"Came out to make a call. It’s too noisy inside."

Too noisy?

Even outside, they could hear the orchestral music inside, clear and melodious. It was said that the Si Family had specially hired a small band for accompaniment. It might not have been convenient to take a call inside, but it couldn’t have been that noisy.

When they went inside, they seemed to find the crux of the matter.

Qi Zeyan was in a corner, talking to a very pale-skinned man in a white suit.

His type of fairness was different from Jiang Jinsang’s. Jiang Jinsang, with a cold-white complexion, had been bed-ridden for a long time and rarely went out, giving a sense of frailness. But the man’s fairness was ruddy and very healthy.

More importantly, his whole demeanor was quite lively.

This person wasn’t just anyone; he was the Duan Family’s young master Duan Linbai, whom Jiang Chengsi had recently been using to tease Qi Zeyan often—

Duan Linbai!

He was also a notable figure in Beijing but naturally clashed with Qi Zeyan, and whenever they met, they would bicker.

Only, the "banter" style, as Jiang Chengsi put it, wasn’t particularly masculine.

If you two have the guts, you should just step outside and have it out!

Two grown men wasting time bickering like school kids, what on earth are you doing?

The appearance of the Jiang Family was eye-catching everywhere they went.

As Jiang Zhenhuan and his wife walked to the front, Fan Mingyu, who used to sing, naturally had nothing to say about her bearing and appearance. Following them, the four Jiang brothers each had their own distinct styles.

The aloof and reticent Jiang Yanting, the gentle and refined Jiang Shiyi, the casual and free-wheeling Jiang Chengsi, or the always pleasant Jiang Wuye...

This family was always the center of attention wherever they went.

Duan Linbai took one look at the Jiang Family and politely greeted Jiang Zhenhuan and others. Then he turned to look at Qi Zeyan, "All your acquaintances are here, will you go complain now that you have back-up?"

"Duan Linbai, you’re just in a relationship, isn’t it necessary to be this smug?"

"Are you thinking of finding a wife just because you see me in a relationship?"

"Get lost, who gave you such a big face."

"My wife is in the medical field and she’s even a PhD." Duan Linbai said, full of pride.

"They say opposites attract in marriage. Maybe you’re too dense and that’s why you aim to find a smart wife."