Soon it was Ji Sinian's birthday.
Because it was his 18th birthday, Ji Rou took it very seriously and started preparing a month in advance.
The birthday party was held at a private club owned by the Ji family, Sunset Villa.
The entire banquet was held on the large open lawn behind the villa.
As night slowly falls, the colorful lights hanging all around are like stars falling to earth, bathing the entire lawn in a dreamlike glow.
"Si Nian, call and ask where your uncle is. It's almost starting and he's nowhere to be seen." Ji Rou raised her wrist to check the time, then looked up at her son, who was sitting on the sofa with his legs crossed, playing on his phone.
Ji Sinian replied without looking up, "Ah, I just asked, we'll be there in a few minutes."
"You too, it's your birthday today, and instead of going with your dad to greet the guests, you're hiding here playing games." Ji Rou frowned and couldn't help but start lecturing.
"Oh dear, Mom, I rarely come back, and you still have to scold me." Ji Sinian had just finished a game, put his phone in his suit trouser pocket, stood up and walked over to Ji Rou.
Ji Rou reached out and straightened his tie, patted his shoulder and said, "Alright, stop dawdling and go to the back. Your uncle should be here by now."
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After arriving at the banquet venue, Ji Sinian took advantage of the time while Ji Rou was greeting the guests to sneak off to play somewhere else.
"Si Nian, it's been a long time. Where's your uncle?" Qin Mingyue walked over slowly, dressed in a haute couture gown.
Upon hearing this, Ji Sinian slightly raised his eyes, a hint of impatience flashing in them, and said indifferently, "My uncle hasn't arrived yet."
Qin Mingyue's eyes sparkled as she smiled and said, "I heard from Sizhou and the others that your uncle has been away from the capital for a long time, and we haven't had a proper get-together in a while."
Ji Sinian raised an eyebrow and looked at her with a half-smile: "My uncle is bringing his girlfriend over today."
Qin Mingyue's face stiffened, her pupils darkened slightly, and her fingers gripping the bag tightened suddenly. "Ah, really?"
Ji Sinian lowered his head and straightened his cuffs, saying slowly, "Yes, my uncle has been spending a lot of time with his girlfriend lately."
At this moment, the crowd in the center of the venue gasped in surprise as Ji Yanchen walked in through the door, holding Shi Miao's hand.
"What the heck? Ji Yanchen has a girlfriend?"
"I'm shocked. I just don't know which family's daughter she is. She looks a bit unfamiliar."
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Upon hearing the noise, Ji Sinian turned his head slightly and looked over, his eyes instantly brightening.
He completely ignored Qin Mingyue beside him and strode past her toward Ji Yanchen.
Qin Mingyue turned around in confusion and immediately saw Ji Yanchen and Shi Miao holding hands tightly. Her eyes were filled with disbelief. She pursed her lips and followed Ji Sinian.
"Sister Miao, you're finally here! I've been so bored, come and play some games with me!" Ji Sinian ignored his uncle and excitedly walked to Shi Miao's side.
Shi Miao's lips twitched slightly, and she was about to speak when Ji Rou's voice came from behind her, "Yan Chen, Miao Miao, you're here!"
Ji Rou stepped forward and pushed Ji Yanchen aside, then affectionately took Shi Miao's arm.
Ji Yanchen looked at his girlfriend, who was being flanked by his sister and nephew, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. He then curled his lips and said, "The banquet can begin."
"Ah, Yan Chen, thank goodness you reminded me. Si Nian, let's go." Ji Rou glanced at the time and quickly pulled Ji Si Nian away.
Xie Sizhou walked over with one hand in his pocket and a glass of red wine in his hand. He was so shocked when he saw the two holding hands in front of him that his jaw almost dropped: "Holy crap, what's going on with Brother Chen? I haven't seen you for days, how come you even have a girlfriend?"
Ji Yanchen pulled Shi Miao into his arms, a faint smile playing in his eyes, his thin lips curving upwards, "My girlfriend, Shi Miao."
Xie Sizhou smiled and introduced himself: "Hello, Miss Shi, I am Xie Sizhou, and I am Chen Ge's good buddy who has been playing together since childhood."
Hearing their conversation, Qin Mingyue, who was standing nearby, had a hint of resentment in her eyes and suddenly asked, "Is Miss Shi from the capital?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Miao raised her beautiful eyebrows slightly, glanced at her, and said lazily, "I'm from H City."
Qin Mingyue was somewhat surprised. She had initially felt a bit threatened, but she hadn't expected that the woman wasn't from the capital. She was secretly delighted. How could a lowly family like H City marry into the Ji family? She figured Ji Yanchen was just playing around with her.
Xie Sizhou stroked his chin and teased, "Brother Chen, no wonder you haven't been in the capital lately. So you've been in H City with your wife."
Ji Yanchen was clearly pleased by his address of "sister-in-law" and gave a light "hmm," saying, "The land in the eastern suburbs is yours."
"Oh, you said it! Don't go back on your word."
Xie Sizhou never expected that his words would make Ji Yanchen so easily give him the land that he had been so reluctant to part with. It seems that this sister-in-law holds a special place in his heart.
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