Shen Jialiang smiled enigmatically. "So you called me back today to tell me directly that I have a younger brother who has been away for many years, right?"
Chen Meiyuan looked embarrassed. She reached out to grab Shen Jialiang, but Shen Jialiang coldly dodged her.
Seeing this, Shen's father pointed at Shen Jialiang and angrily shouted, "Shen Jialiang, can't you see the reality of the situation?"
Shen Jialiang remained indifferent and did not answer the other party's question.
He glanced at the handsome man who bore a resemblance to himself and couldn't help but laugh out loud.
"You've all made up your minds, so why did you call me back?"
He was the last to know that the Shen family was holding an engagement banquet.
Now they're suddenly telling him that they're also going to adopt a godson?
Shen Jialiang felt frustrated and wanted to turn around and leave.
Chen Meiyuan slapped Shen Jialiang on the shoulder, and then slapped Shen's father.
"I told you to shut up, didn't you hear me?"
The father and son immediately became obedient.
Chen Meiyuan glared fiercely at Shen's father.
"I told you to tell your son, how did you tell him?"
Mr. Shen crossed his arms and replied in a muffled voice, "I just told him to come home today because there's a family marriage arrangement, and his younger brother is coming back too."
Shen Jialiang gave Shen Gangpeng a cold glance.
"I was in the lab when you called and said there was something going on at home and asked me to come home. When I got home, you told me that I was getting engaged today and that my younger brother was back."
"I've been an only child all these years, so tell me where this little brother came from? Also, how come I didn't know I was going to have an arranged marriage?"
Chen Meiyuan could tell at a glance that Shen Gangpeng hadn't explained things clearly, causing Shen Jialiang to misunderstand.
Chen Meiyuan smiled and said, "Son, the people getting engaged today are your brother and the Song family. Your father didn't explain it to you clearly, so don't be angry."
After hearing Chen Meiyuan's explanation, Shen Jialiang frowned.
He glanced at the man beside him, who was raising the corners of his mouth in confusion.
Shen Huiyang's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile.
"Hello, Professor Shen. I am Shen Huiyang, a student of Mr. Lan, and also your cousin."
Oh, it's my cousin.
Shen Jialiang breathed a sigh of relief and took the initiative to reach out and shake the other person's hand.
"Hello, Shen Jialiang."
He forced a smile, looking somewhat embarrassed.
Shen Jialiang thought that Lao Deng had a child out of wedlock, but it turned out to be his cousin.
He glanced at Shen Gangpeng, who snorted coldly and offered no explanation.
The banquet began shortly afterward. Shen's parents went out to greet the guests, while Shen Huiyang walked up to Shen Jialiang and took the initiative to speak.
I haven't seen my cousin in a long time since we separated when we were little.
Shen Jialiang glanced at Shen Huiyang, somewhat curious.
"You're engaged to the Song family? Song Zhiya?"
Shen Huiyang shook his head. "No, Du Sisi."
Shen Jialiang frowned slightly, clearly not recognizing the other person.
Shen Huiyang's lips curled up. "Du Sisi is Du Guizhi's niece, and Song Zhiya is Du Guizhi's cousin."
Shen Jialiang understood.
Du Sisi is from Du Guizhi's maternal family, while Song Zhiya is from her husband's side.
It's obvious that the other side is closer.
He was a little puzzled, "Why are you suddenly engaged?"
Shen Huiyang shrugged. "I don't know who reported the Lin family, saying that they were protecting the children and not sending them to the countryside. When the higher-ups investigated, they found that none of the Lin family's girls had indeed gone to the countryside."
"Originally, the Lin family decided to send Song Zhiya to the countryside, but..."
Shen Huiyang paused, a hint of a smile appearing in his eyes.
"The Chen family has arrived, I'll go down now."
Seeing that Shen Huiyang had left halfway through his sentence, Shen Jialiang frowned slightly and looked down.
Chen Jiayi, whom we hadn't seen for a long time, seemed to have undergone a complete transformation.
Shen Jialiang almost didn't recognize Chen Jiayi.
He stared at Chen Jiayi for a long time. Perhaps his gaze was too aggressive, because Chen Jiayi looked up and their eyes met.
Chen Jiayi saw that Shen Jialiang was wearing a black suit, which was very different from how she usually looked.
A hint of amazement flashed in her eyes as she saw the other person raise their glass to greet her, and Chen Jiayi raised her glass in response.
When Shen Huiyang saw the Chen family, his smile broadened.
After greeting Chen Qiming and Lan Meixuan, he offered to accompany them for a stroll.
When Chen Jiayi arrived, she realized that today was actually Shen Huiyang's engagement banquet.
She was somewhat surprised, and then she saw Du Sisi among the female guests, who was being fawned over by everyone.
When Du Sisi saw Chen Jiayi, she crossed her arms and snorted coldly.
Chen Jiayi saw Song Zhiya not far away, pursing her lips and looking aggrieved.
She realized something was wrong and curiously looked around to find out what was going on.
Shen Huiyang walked to Chen Jiayi's side and glanced down at her.
"I'm curious why the atmosphere between them is so strange?"
Shen Huiyang still remembers the first time he met Chen Jiayi. She looked very tired, and she was just a little pretty.
But now, my first impression of her is that she is stunning.
Chen Jiayi nodded shyly, not expecting that others could see right through her thoughts.
Shen Jialiang, who was originally going downstairs, saw Chen Jiayi and Shen Huiyang together. He raised an eyebrow, walked over to the two of them, and joined in the conversation.
"What are you talking about?"
"Professor Shen." Chen Jiayi was surprised to see Shen Jialiang behind her, and she was overjoyed but didn't know what to do.
Shen Jialiang slightly curled his lips and glanced at Shen Huiyang.
"Cousin, today is your day. Shouldn't you go and greet the other guests?"
Shen Huiyang smiled and said, "Brother is right, I'll go right now."
He glanced thoughtfully at Shen Jialiang and Chen Jiayi, then slowly turned and left.
The last time Chen Jiayi was alone with Shen Jialiang was when they visited the Ocean University Research Institute.
This time, there were people watching, and although she tried to remain calm, she still felt uncomfortable.
Shen Jialiang could tell at a glance that Chen Jiayi was uncomfortable.
He gave a gentle smile. "Come with me."
Chen Jiayi, not understanding why, still left with Shen Jialiang.
Shen Jialiang led Chen Jiayi to his back garden, which was not open to guests and was therefore empty.
Chen Jiayi secretly breathed a sigh of relief, finally free from the curious gazes of others.
She saw Shen Jialiang sitting calmly in the chair, and then looked around at the scenery.
"Professor Shen, thank you."
Shen Jialiang gave a curt "Hmm," and said, "No need to thank me. My mom and Aunt Lan asked me to take good care of you. I noticed you seemed a bit uncomfortable, so I took the liberty of bringing you out."
Chen Jiayi smiled and said, "Professor Shen is such a thoughtful person."
Hearing the praise, Shen Jialiang remained expressionless, but his ears turned slightly red.
Chen Jiayi felt a little awkward just standing there like that. She brushed a strand of hair behind her ear, somewhat at a loss.
Shen Jialiang sensed that the other person was becoming increasingly uncomfortable being alone with him.
He thought for a moment and then took the initiative to start a conversation.
Do you know Shen Huiyang?
I met her once at my grandparents' funeral in the northern part of the city.
"Oh, I see."
"..."
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