On Guan Yang's engagement day, he invited Shen Chi Yan.
Shen Chi Yan originally wanted Song Qi Nian to accompany him, but Song Qi Nian refused to go, fearing she might faint from anger at the event if she couldn't control herself.
"I'm here, I won't let you faint!"
After Shen Chi Yan's repeated persuasion, Song Qi Nian hesitated for a long time before finally agreeing to go.
Shen Chi Yan was finally happy, as he had his own little plan.
After they got back together, they had never attended such a large banquet together. He wanted to bring his wife to declare his ownership.
And that brat Guan Ming Xu, who clearly hadn't moved on from Song Qi Nian, needed to be properly stimulated so he would quickly find a woman to marry, thus preventing his wife from being coveted.
The evening gown was prepared by Shen Chi Yan for Song Qi Nian. It was a red, cinched-waist halterneck dress that accentuated all of Song Qi Nian's best features.
Traditionally, red and blue were a perfect pairing. Shen Chi Yan wore a blue suit himself. The moment they walked in, all eyes were on them.
Being stared at by so many people, Song Qi Nian felt a little uncomfortable.
Sensing her nervousness, Shen Chi Yan gently patted her hand as she linked her arm with his, and whispered into her ear, "Don't be afraid."
Song Qi Nian turned to look at Shen Chi Yan. Seeing his handsome, charming smile and the encouragement in his eyes, she smiled slightly.
The way they smiled and looked into each other's eyes was the envy of onlookers.
Guan Ming Xu saw Song Qi Nian and Shen Chi Yan the moment they entered. He felt a deep pang of bitterness.
Logically, he should be happy that Song Qi Nian had found happiness, but he still felt uncomfortable.
Shen Chi Yan also saw Guan Ming Xu. His smile widened, and he gave Guan Ming Xu a triumphant, arrogant look.
Guan Ming Xu was so enraged that he almost crushed the wine glass in his hand.
Such a person, he had actually idolized him back then.
Hmph, what was there to be so smug about? If Song Qi Nian didn't like him, it was anyone's guess who would win!
Old Master Guan saw Shen Chi Yan and immediately went to greet him.
"Mr. Shen, it is an honor to have you here. We should have welcomed you sooner!"
Shen Chi Yan smiled gracefully, "Uncle Guan, congratulations."
Old Master Guan seemed very happy, his smile never wavering. "Thank you, thank you..."
Soon, the old master's gaze fell on Song Qi Nian. At the time, a photo of Guan Ming Xu and Song Qi Nian had almost caused a conflict between the Shen and Guan families.
The old master was so angry that he not only administered family discipline to Guan Ming Xu but also confined him for over a month.
Later, Guan Ming Xu escaped and tried to elope with Song Qi Nian. It was only after Song Qi Nian completely rejected him that he buried all his feelings deep within his heart.
This was the first time Old Master Guan had seen Song Qi Nian in person. She was indeed beautiful, especially her eyes, which were clear and pure.
However, her beauty wasn't breathtakingly stunning, yet she had managed to make both Shen Chi Yan and his younger son completely smitten.
Seeing Old Master Guan's eyes fixed on Song Qi Nian, Shen Chi Yan's possessiveness flared. He pulled Song Qi Nian closer into his embrace and smiled as he introduced her, "Uncle Guan, this is my wife, Song Qi Nian. Nian Nian, this is Uncle Guan."
Song Qi Nian nodded at Old Master Guan and greeted him with a smile, "Hello, Uncle Guan."
Hearing Song Qi Nian speak, Old Master Guan was taken aback. Wasn't Song Qi Nian rumored to be a mute who couldn't speak?
But no matter what, it had nothing to do with their family.
Turning his head and seeing his younger son's eyes still fixed on Song Qi Nian, Old Master Guan almost spat out a mouthful of blood. This brat, why was he so fixated on a married woman?
Moreover, she was Shen Chi Yan's wife!
Soon, Song Qi Nian saw Guan Ming Xu's mother. She was only three years older than Gu Zhi Yan but looked much older.
However, her appearance was gentle and refined. Guan Ming Xu's looks were inherited from his mother, especially his eyes.
She was elegantly accompanying Old Master Guan in hosting guests, her face always adorned with a smile of contentment and joy.
A moment later, Guan Yang and Sheng Jiao Jiao arrived.
Guan Yang was in a black suit, while Sheng Jiao Jiao was in white. They arrived hand in hand, a striking pair of handsome man and beautiful woman.
The moment Song Qi Nian saw Guan Yang and Sheng Jiao Jiao, she thought of the frail Mu Yu Xin.
After Guan Yang and Sheng Jiao Jiao got married, would they really let Yu Xin off?
What was Yu Xin doing at this moment?
Guan Yang's eyes flickered slightly when he saw Song Qi Nian. He directly led Sheng Jiao Jiao to greet Shen Chi Yan.
Song Qi Nian finally met the legendary Sheng Jiao Jiao. She was a typical young lady from a prominent family, beautiful, dressed in designer brands, exuding the aura of a wealthy heiress with every gesture.
During the most desperate and helpless eight years of Guan Yang's life, this woman had visited him frequently. How could he not be moved?
Thinking this, Song Qi Nian worried even more for Mu Yu Xin.
The Guan family clearly attached great importance to this engagement banquet. They not only invited a famous host from the entertainment industry but also many celebrities from various fields.
On stage, Guan Yang embraced Sheng Jiao Jiao and kissed her forehead. Thunderous applause erupted in the banquet hall.
Seeing the couple smiling and accepting the blessings of everyone present, and then thinking of Mu Yu Xin's slender, frail figure standing by the window, Song Qi Nian felt extremely distressed.
Shen Chi Yan's attention had been on Song Qi Nian. Seeing her pained expression, he gently comforted her, "Stay here for a while, I'll go talk to Guan Yang."
Song Qi Nian quickly nodded, "Go for it."
Shen Chi Yan couldn't help but want to laugh. If "going for it" could solve the problem, it wouldn't be difficult at all.
Guan Yang was toasting guests with Sheng Jiao Jiao when Shen Chi Yan walked over and smiled at them. "Miss Sheng, may I borrow your fiancé for a moment?"
Sheng Jiao Jiao smiled faintly, "Of course. You two go ahead."
They walked to a deserted balcony. Guan Yang took out a cigarette and offered it to Shen Chi Yan.
Shen Chi Yan waved his hand and refused, "No, my wife doesn't like the smell of smoke."
Guan Yang snorted lightly, lit his own cigarette, and with smoke billowing, said coolly, "I truly never expected that the lofty Fifth Master Shen would fall for a woman like Song Qi Nian."
Shen Chi Yan snorted, his eyes filled with menace, "What's wrong with my wife?"
Knowing that Shen Chi Yan was deeply in love with his little darling now, Guan Yang chuckled lightly. "I always thought that someone like you would marry a princess, or a young lady of equal standing, for a powerful alliance."
"I can have whatever I want. I don't need to form an alliance with anyone."
Guan Yang shrugged his shoulders, "As expected of Fifth Master Shen, still so confident and proud."
After they quietly admired the scenery outside the window for a while, Shen Chi Yan said faintly, "I also didn't expect you to get engaged to someone like Sheng Jiao Jiao."