Chapter 16
The past few days without plot obligations were exceptionally pleasant for Shen Shuyu. The matter with Wen Jiafei’s mother seemed to have been resolved, as he had seen him coming to class normally this week.
It had to be said, after Shen Shuyu took tutoring from Wen Jiafei for a week, he had grasped a general understanding of much of the Mecha Department’s content. Putting everything else aside, Wen Jiafei was truly a good teacher.
He could explain obscured and difficult knowledge points in very simple terms, allowing Shen Shuyu to understand immediately. The only downside was that apart from speaking during lessons, he refused to say a word after class. Shen Shuyu had wanted to gradually become friends with him, but it seemed this path was a dead end.
Today was Friday, and Shen Shuyu had to go home, which was the same as in his past life. Shen Yisi had the driver waiting for him at the gate early and told him there was a very important event tonight.
Shen Shuyu had heard Xiao 1 mention it in the afternoon. Tonight was the day the original host and Shen Xili met for the first time in the novel: Chi Yanxun’s birthday party.
Shen Shuyu looked at the scenery constantly flashing by outside the window. Chi Yanxun’s birthday party could be said to have thoroughly kicked off the original host’s road to ruin. Tonight was a high-density plot event.
He leaned back against the chair and closed his eyes. He wasn’t resting; his brain was still thinking about the plot segment Xiao 1 had shown him this afternoon.
7:30 PM.
Shen Shuyu followed Shen Yisi out of the car. It had looked luxurious enough from inside the car just now, but he didn’t expect it to look even more imposing once he got out.
Shen Yisi turned his head to look at him. Seeing Shen Shuyu looking at the surrounding scenery with a face full of envy, a few traces of a smile appeared in his eyes. He raised his hand, originally wanting to pat his head, but remembering that Shen Shuyu had a stylist do his hair tonight, his hand ultimately landed on his shoulder. “Dumbfounded?”
Shen Shuyu snapped back to reality, smiled, and said, “I just didn’t expect this birthday party to be so grand.”
Shen Yisi was silent for a moment. The hand on Shen Shuyu’s shoulder tightened slightly as he said seriously, “Wait for your birthday next year; Brother will throw you an even more luxurious one.”
After speaking, he patted Shen Shuyu’s shoulder twice, signaling him not to be sad.
Shen Shuyu: Huh?
He had just casually lamented a sentence; what did Shen Yisi imagine?
However, Shen Yisi didn’t wait for his reply and was already striding toward the inside. Shen Shuyu pursed his lips and followed behind Shen Yisi.
As soon as the two entered the venue, they were stopped.
“President Shen, long time no see, long time no see.”
A slightly chubby man walked over with a smile on his face, holding a glass of champagne. Shen Yisi also wore a gentle smile on his face as he extended his hand. “Long time no see, President Jiang.”
President Jiang said, “Indeed, it’s been a long time. This must be your younger brother? I saw him when he was just a child; he’s grown so big. They say people change eighteen times as they grow; he’s becoming more and more handsome.”
Hearing these words, the smile on Shen Yisi’s face became a bit more genuine. He said, “Yes, he was good-looking before, and even better-looking now.”
Shen Shuyu couldn’t help blinking at the side, then shifted his gaze elsewhere, thinking to himself that Shen Yisi’s brother-complex was really severe.
“Oh, he’s shy. It’s better to be an Omega—obedient and considerate. Unlike that brat in my house, causing trouble like he wants to ascend to the heavens. He really gives me a headache,” President Jiang said, looking at Shen Shuyu before withdrawing his gaze and asking, “Speaking of which, my brat is also here today. How about I let him take your brother to play? They are kids; they’ll have more topics to talk about.”
Shen Yisi’s smile faded slightly. He said, “No need. Xiao Yu will just stay with me.”
President Jiang still didn’t give up. “They’re kids; it’s so boring following us around. It’s better to let them stay together; it’s more relaxing.”
“No need.” Shen Yisi’s face turned completely cold this time. Everyone was a sly old fox; the meaning behind the words was understood immediately.
Shen Yisi had heard some gossip about President Jiang’s son before. It was said that relying on his family’s influence and being an Alpha, he fooled around everywhere and particularly liked playing with Omegas—a very dirty person.
Shen Yisi raised his eyebrows slightly, his gaze landing on President Jiang in front of him. He hadn’t expected him to try to scheme against the Shen family.
Seeing Shen Yisi’s expression change, President Jiang didn’t dare say more. Although he was much older than Shen Yisi and could be considered an elder, Shen Yisi’s status in the circle was top-tier. Coupled with his Double-S mental strength, everyone wanted to curry favor with him.
President Jiang laughed awkwardly. “President Shen, I see an old friend. I’ll go over to catch up first. You go about your business; let’s have a drink together later.”
After speaking, he pinched his champagne glass and left.
Shen Shuyu watched the entire exchange from the side, clicking his tongue inwardly.
Shen Yisi wasn’t just a bro-con; he was a top-tier bro-con. But why was Shen Yisi nowhere to be seen in the novel when the original host finally had his glands picked out and was tortured to death?
Shen Shuyu found it very strange. In the text, the original host was practically alone at the end. But given Shen Yisi’s protective nature, even with the “real and fake young master” situation, the original host had lived with him for over twenty years—it was impossible for him to truly leave him be.
But the text said nothing.
The more Shen Shuyu delved into the plot, the more he felt some places were strange.
“Xiao Yu.” Shen Yisi called his name.
Shen Shuyu gave an “Mn.” He came back to his senses, looked at Shen Yisi, and asked, “What’s wrong, Brother?”
Shen Yisi looked at his absent-minded appearance and couldn’t help sighing. “You are so simple; I’m really worried.”
Huh?
How was he simple?
He was just zoning out!
Shen Shuyu ridiculed crazily inside, but on the surface, he just smiled slightly. “Don’t worry, Brother. I will protect myself.”
Shen Yisi suddenly raised his hand and pinched his cheek. “Brother will also protect you.”
Shen Shuyu hummed in agreement. “Okay, thanks, Brother.”
But he couldn’t help muttering, “Brother, I’m not a child anymore. Stop pinching my face.”
It felt a bit weird.
Shen Yisi couldn’t help laughing.
Once the two entered the main hall, Shen Yisi became busy. Many people he knew, or had only seen once or twice, or didn’t know at all, came over to say hello when they saw him.
After all, the Shen family had many industries in the interstellar world. Shen Yisi had a sharp eye; there wasn’t a project he set his sights on that didn’t make money. Everyone wanted a share of the pie.
At this moment, staying by his side, Shen Shuyu was like a porcelain doll. Everyone who greeted Shen Yisi had to praise him once. Shen Shuyu smiled until his face almost froze.
Finally catching a free moment, he quickly said, “Brother, I’m going to wander around by myself. Call me when we go back.”
Shen Yisi sighed helplessly, knowing Shen Shuyu was indeed tired. “Don’t go too far from me. It’s big here, and the people are a mixed bag.”
Shen Shuyu nodded hurriedly and then left.
He found a place with fewer people and took a deep, fierce breath before feeling like he had come back to life.
Shen Shuyu gazed into the main banquet hall.
Chi Yanxun’s birthday party was held with extreme luxury and grandeur. Not only were there big shots from the business world, but quite a few people from the government had also come, and they were all prominent figures in the Interstellar Government.
This wasn’t just a birthday party; it was actually a complex web of connections, a banquet where everyone took what they needed, paving bridges and roads for Chi Yanxun to establish his network.
Shen Shuyu looked around casually. Suddenly, he saw a familiar figure in the crowd.
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