In the blink of an eye, it was Friday, the day of Li Shu's family reunion party.
In the afternoon, not long after Li Shu was picked up by Ji Jingchen, Ji Si also rushed back after taking leave from the club.
As for Ji Yanli, he had been staying at home these days because of a sprained foot. However, after a few days of rest, the swelling has subsided for the most part and he can walk freely, which will not affect his attendance at tonight's family reunion banquet.
Ji Si walked in from outside, glanced at the huge living room, and his eyes fell on Ji Jingchen and Ji Yanli who were sitting on the sofa. When he got closer, he immediately asked, "Big brother, second brother, where is Xiaoshu?"
Ji Yanli took a sip of tea, raised his eyes to look at him, and said faintly: "I asked Xiaoshu as soon as I came back, but I didn't see you care about me."
Ji Si coughed lightly, touched the tip of his nose, and looked down at Ji Yanli's ankle. He asked with concern, "Second brother, how is your foot?"
Ji Yanli put down the teacup in his hand and said, "I'm almost well again. I can walk on my own."
Ji Si retracted his gaze and sat down next to him, "That's good."
"Xiaoshu is dressing up upstairs." Ji Jingchen said.
Ji Si nodded, "Yes, she is the protagonist tonight, so she really needs to dress up carefully."
Ji Yanli curled the corners of his lips and said leisurely: "Xiao Shu is still beautiful even without dressing up."
"That's for sure." Ji Si responded.
He paused, then suddenly thought of something and asked, "By the way, big brother, will Dad be back today?"
Ji Jingchen's eyes flickered when he heard this, and he stroked the wall of the cup with his fingers, and said slowly: "Mom needs to be with someone, so Dad won't be there. It's fine as long as Grandpa is here."
Ji Si nodded and didn't talk about this topic anymore.
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When Li Shu came down, Ji Yanli and Ji Si had already changed into formal clothes and were chatting on the sofa.
"Second brother, third brother." Li Shu walked over in high heels.
Upon hearing this, the two brothers turned their heads to look at her. When they saw the girl's clothes, there was a flash of surprise in their eyes.
In front of the sofa, the tall figure of a girl stood gracefully, her soft and smooth hair cascading like a waterfall, and her swan neck was long and slender.
The simply designed dress outlines her graceful and exquisite figure, like a newly blooming bud, with a hint of immaturity, yet concealing an unconscious fatal temptation.
Not to mention that face, with skin as white as cream, thick and curled eyelashes, and lipstick-coated lips that look like freshly picked strawberries, rosy and plump.
Ji Si stood up and praised her without any reservation: "You are so beautiful, Xiaoshu, like a fairy."
Li Shu raised her delicate eyebrows slightly, "Really?"
"Of course." Ji Yanli said with a smile, "It's almost time, let's go over there."
Li Shu hummed softly, "Where's Big Brother? Won't you come with us?"
"Brother went to the hotel in advance." Ji Si said.
Li Shu nodded, "That's it."
"Let's go." Ji Yanli took the lead and walked outside.
Li Shu and Ji Si responded and followed him out of the living room.
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At the hotel entrance.
Qin Can was about to walk into the lobby when a familiar voice suddenly came from behind him, "Mr. Qin!"
Qin Can turned around and looked behind him, and saw Gao Cun striding towards him, "Old Gao, what a coincidence."
Gao Cun smiled and said, "Yeah, I originally thought it would be a little uncomfortable to come here alone. After all, I don't know anyone here, and it's in your circle of rich people. But now that you're here with me, I feel a lot more at ease."
Qin Can raised his eyebrows slightly and looked him up and down. "Not bad. This little suit makes you look much more energetic."
Gao Cun blinked and said, "Yeah, I think so too."
"Let's go." Qin Can put his hands in his pockets and turned to walk into the hotel.
Gao Cun responded, adjusted his tie, and then followed.
The two took the elevator to the door of the banquet hall, showed the invitation in their hands to the waiter guarding the door, and then walked in.
At this time, many people had already arrived in the huge banquet hall.
The interior was decorated magnificently, with huge crystal chandeliers hanging from the ceiling, like bright stars, illuminating the entire banquet hall.
The embellishment of flowers and green plants makes the entire venue look like a fairy tale world.
The carefully designed tables and chairs, furnishings and exquisite tableware, every detail reveals luxurious taste.
It was also Gao Cun's first time to visit such a high-end hotel. Looking at the various luxurious decorations inside, he couldn't help but sigh that this was the world of the rich.
Qin Can glanced at him sideways and noticed the expression on his face. "Are you stunned?"
Gao Cun collected his thoughts and whispered, "Yes, this is my first time in such a high-end place. Thanks to Miss Li, I've broadened my horizons today."
He paused, glanced at the guests around him, and continued, "If it weren't for you, Young Master Qin, accompanying me, I wouldn't have dared to enter the banquet hall even when I got there."
Qin Can took two glasses of champagne from the tray held by the waiter, and handed one of them to Gao Cun beside him, "What are you afraid of? You are not stealing or robbing, and you have an invitation. Why are you afraid to come in?"
Gao Cun took it and smiled, "Mr. Qin, you are right."
Qin Can clinked glasses with him, then tilted his head back and took a sip of champagne, "Yeah."
Gao Cun's eyes fell on the champagne in his hand, "Mr. Qin, this wine must be very expensive."
"Yes, try it." Qin Can said
Gao Cun took a small sip, savored it in his mouth, and said truthfully, "I can't tell the difference."
Qin Can shook the goblet and said, "Then drink more."
Gao Cun shook his head and said, "Forget it. I can't drink much. What if I get drunk and make a fool of myself?"
Just as the words fell, a hesitant voice came from behind them, "Qin Can?"
Qin Can turned his head and looked behind him when he saw who was coming. He was slightly stunned for a moment, then reacted, turned around and looked at the person, coughed lightly, and said embarrassedly: "Dad, you're here."
Qin Yuanshen walked forward with a look of surprise on his face. He obviously didn't expect to meet his son whom he hadn't seen for a long time.
"Why are you here?"
"Come to the party." Qin Can said.
"Where did you get the invitation?" Qin Yuanshen asked.
"Of course it was given to me by the Ji family." Qin Can said again.
Qin Yuanshen frowned and said in surprise, "Didn't the Ji family's invitations already reach me? Why did they give you another one?"
"I'm different. This is what my master gave me."
A hint of surprise flashed in Qin Yuanshen's eyes, "Your master?"
Qin Can nodded, "Yes, my master is the eldest daughter of the Ji family. There's nothing wrong with her giving me a picture."
"What did you say?!" Qin Yuanshen was stunned. He never expected that the girl who came to his house before was actually the eldest daughter brought back by the Ji family.
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