Chapter 350 Shi Nian's Home Ground

Lu Xinyi was clearly unconvinced.

She graduated from an Ivy League university in Country F and has handled many projects over the years. How come she couldn't control it?

Shi Nian has been with the Lu family for so many years, but I haven't seen any outstanding achievements.

In Lu Xinyi's view, given the relationship between Shi Nian and Lu Yanzhi back then, and with the resources of the Lu family behind them, the reason why they haven't made any progress over the years is simply because Shi Nian is not good enough.

If it were her, Lu Xinyi's name would have been known throughout City A long ago!

Looking at Lu Xinyi's expression, Lu Yanzhi roughly understood what Lu Xinyi was thinking.

He looked out the window helplessly.

Over the years, Shi Nian has indeed done many things without using her name.

Many of these criticisms were directed at Lu Yanzhi and the Lu family.

This is because, over the years, they have been privately investigating the cause of Yi Chen's death.

This has led many people to believe that Shi Nian is just a pretty face, or rather, an accessory that follows Lu Yanzhi around.

In fact, they all know that they have each contributed a lot to this support program.

He and Shi Nian both believed that making outsiders think she wasn't very capable would allow her to do this better.

What's wrong with bringing these things out into the open once the matter has been investigated and clarified?

Anyway, they are lovers, spouses, and inseparable.

But now...

Perhaps she has also changed her mind, no longer trusting others, but wanting to hold everything in her own hands.

They've all changed over the years.

Lu Yanzhi looked at Lu Xinyi and suddenly changed his mind.

"Xinyi." After a long while, Lu Yanzhi spoke, "If you insist on doing it, I cannot stop you."

Lu Xinyi looked at Lu Yanzhi with some surprise.

Didn't I just tell her not to have any designs on Shi Nian?

“But I’m warning you, only normal business competition is allowed.” Lu Yanzhi shifted his gaze and looked out the window again. “If you try anything under the table, I won’t let you get away with it.”

His words were casual, but Lu Xinyi knew he was telling the truth.

However, that's not the main point.

The key question is why he suddenly changed his mind?

Lu Xinyi looked at Lu Yanzhi's profile.

She never understood this legendary figure who led the Lu family's transformation.

Lu Yanzhi looked out the window; no one knew what he was thinking.

...

City A is brightly lit at night, and cars come and go in this bustling city.

As Shi Nian prepared the hall, the group slowly arrived.

Shi Nian, dressed in a blue satin shimmering gown, greeted everyone one by one.

Her hair was simply styled in an updo, her face was adorned with perfectly clean makeup, and her fitted long dress accentuated her figure. Paired with simple jewelry, she looked effortlessly elegant.

Shi Nian walked among the crowd, holding a champagne glass in her hand, and occasionally spoke to the people.

He moves with ease and confidence.

This time, there are no restrictions on who can come; anyone who wants to come and support us is welcome.

As the start time drew closer, the guests arrived, and they became even more distinguished.

Fu Jinyan, Lin Xuan, the Lin siblings, and others arrived and greeted Shi Nian.

The rest of the Huo family also arrived.

As the time drew nearer, more people arrived.

At this moment, Xu Qinxin signed her name and then came in carrying a bouquet of flowers.

Shi Nian immediately went to meet him.

"I had something to do during the day and didn't have time to go over, so I'll give this to you." With that, Xu Qinxin handed a bouquet of flowers to Shi Nian.

Before Shi Nian could finish saying thank you, Xu Qinxin opened another box, inside which lay a sapphire necklace.

“I think this goes very well with your dress today,” Xu Qinxin said with a smile.

“I think so too,” Shi Nian said, handing the flowers to her assistant and then taking off her necklace.

Xu Qinxin immediately took out the sapphire necklace and put it on Shi Nian.

The sapphire necklace is already on.

"Thank you, Aunt Xu," Shi Nian said with a smile. "It looks beautiful, I really like it."

Xu Qinxin was about to say something.

Just then, a commotion arose, and the crowd began to discuss the matter.

Why are they here?

"My God, is this really not taboo at all?"

"Or are you here to cause trouble?"

...

Shi Nian looked over and saw that the Lu family elders had just signed their names and were now walking towards her.

Shi Nian hesitated.

Should we host them?

She hadn't expected the Lu family elders to come as well.

And what are they doing here?

Her ex-husband's family came to her opening dinner...

Everyone's attention was drawn to it.

Madam Lu pushed Lu Qiansheng's wheelchair all the way here.

Xu Qinxin frowned slightly and stepped forward a little.

Shi Nian gently patted Xu Qinxin's hand to indicate that she was fine.

After all, she didn't restrict who could come today.

Thinking it over, she took a few steps forward and greeted the elderly couple with a smile.

"Grandpa Lu, Madam Lu," Shi Nian greeted the two with a smile.

"Niannian." The old lady smiled at Shi Nian first.

Lu Qiansheng nodded and waved to his assistant, signaling the assistant to bring up the gift.

They hadn't paid much attention to Shi Nian starting a company, but since rumors were circulating that the Lu family would suppress Shi Nian because of it, they needed to step in to protect the Lu family's reputation.

Come to the banquet, deliver the gift, sit for a while, and let everyone see the magnanimity of the Lu family.

“Niannian, I couldn’t go to your company during the day, so I came over tonight. You won’t blame this old man, will you?” Lu Qiansheng said.

Shi Nian had her assistant accept the gift.

Shi Nian immediately understood that Lu Qiansheng deliberately said these words in front of everyone because it was for the sake of the Lu family's reputation.

They are defining the nature of the matter.

The relationship between Lu Yanzhi and Shi Nian is a matter of love and hate between the younger generation. No matter how the younger generation fights, it will not affect the company or the family.

If she were to let the Lu family elders leave now, it would be tantamount to completely breaking off relations, making even the slightest semblance of peace impossible.

This also means that the Shi family and the Lu family are at war, and even the Huo family, who are on good terms with Shi Nian, will be involved.

Yishi has just opened for business, so it would be good if it could maintain a temporary, superficial peace with the Lu family.

Therefore, Shi Nian had no choice but to refuse.

Since you can't refuse, you have to do it well.

"How could that be?" Shi Nian said with a smile, "I am flattered that you could come to the banquet."

Let them come over for a look around, and then ask them to leave before announcing that matter.

After Shi Nian finished speaking, Lu Qiansheng glanced at Xu Qinxin on the side.

“Qin Xin, don’t be so wary. I’m not so bad as to eat her,” Lu Qiansheng said.

Xu Qinxin smiled and said, "I didn't know that. It's not that serious for you, but some people and some rumors are."

Xu Qinxin had actually experienced these things back then.

Lu Qiansheng snorted, patted Shi Nian's hand, and then went inside to sit down.

After the Lu family elders went inside and sat down, Xu Qinxin patted Shi Nian's hand and left.

Xu Qinxin didn't say anything; countless eyes were watching.

After the two left, the crowd was discussing it.

Suddenly, another commotion broke out.

Then, another car stopped outside, and a person in a wheelchair came in.

"It's Old Master Fu!" someone in the crowd exclaimed. "Old Master Fu is here too!"

At that very moment—

"Rolls-Royce Phantom!"

"Arch, Archie's here again!"

Behind Archie, cars stopped one after another, and many elderly people with silver hair came over.

"My God, it's the CEO of WW Securities."

"Old Master Li!"

"Old Mrs. Qin has arrived too!"

"There's more! There's actually more! This is..."

"Who is this deity? Usually when we hold banquets, it's mostly the younger generation who come, but now it's all the older generation!"

"Yes, these people rarely attend these kinds of events anymore!"

...

Shi Nian looked at the crowds coming and going, her eyes calm.

She had expected this.

The people who came before her were all related to her in some way, but the people who came now were related to her father.

She knew that what she had done before at Lu's company and in the music industry was nothing, but once she officially entered the investment circle, they would definitely come.