Shen Ke Qin sized up Li Jun Shen from head to toe. She had seen this man before at Shen Qi Wen and Lin Lan Xing’s wedding.
She didn't know who he was, but seeing how respectfully Shen Qi Wen treated her, his status must be extraordinary.
However, those who associated with Shen Qi Wen were rarely good people.
Shen Ke Qin flashed him a brilliant smile and said, "Hello," then completely ignored Li Jun Shen. She peeled a roasted chestnut and offered it to Song Qi Nian’s mouth, "Sister-in-law, try this chestnut. It’s quite delicious."
Her reaction, which was akin to a show of dominance towards Li Jun Shen, made Shen Qi Wen's face darken instantly. Shen Huan Ling was also displeased.
But she didn't want to reveal her shrewish side in front of Li Jun Shen.
Song Qi Nian, on the other hand, had no appetite for chestnuts. The moment Li Jun Shen approached her, her entire body tensed up, making her extremely uncomfortable.
Clearly, Li Jun Shen had no intention of letting her off the hook. He smiled and extended his hand towards her, "Miss Song, hello."
He addressed her as Miss Song, not Mrs. Shen.
Song Qi Nian gritted her teeth. What did Li Jun Shen want by pretending not to know her?
Just as she hesitated whether to extend her hand, Shen Ke Qin suddenly grabbed Li Jun Shen’s hand. "Mr. Li, you might not know this, but my fifth brother is extremely jealous. If he sees you shaking hands with my sister-in-law, and his jealousy boils over, none of us will have a good evening."
Shen Huan Ling could no longer hold back and started defending Li Jun Shen. "Fifth Brother isn't as petty as you say. It's just a polite handshake, not anything else. Don't act as if all men are interested in her!"
Though Shen Huan Ling said this, she felt a pang of discomfort. After all, both Lin Lan Xing and she had extended their hands to shake Li Jun Shen’s first.
And when Shen Ke Qin hadn't shaken hands, Li Jun Shen showed no particular reaction, but he had actively extended his hand to Song Qi Nian.
That damned mute, Song Qi Nian, why did she get so much attention from everyone!
Shen Ke Qin let out a soft snort. "I didn't say anything. Can you tone down your saintly demeanor a bit? Anyone who sees it would think you're smitten again!"
Shen Huan Ling's face turned green with anger. "You..."
"Enough!"
Shen Qi Wen interrupted their bickering. "Mr. Li is my friend. Don't make a spectacle of yourselves."
Li Jun Shen curled his lips into a smile. "How could that be? I actually think it's quite nice for sisters to quarrel."
"Yes, yes, yes. These two have been arguing since they were kids, but they've always had a good relationship."
A good relationship?
Shen Ke Qin and Shen Huan Ling exchanged glances, their eyes nearly rolling to the back of their heads.
Lin Qiu Tong had remained silent. She was desperately eager to see Shen Chi Yan, but he had disappeared somewhere and hadn't returned for a long time.
Song Qi Nian was equally eager. She had intended to find an excuse to leave; with Li Jun Shen’s presence, this place was quite agonizing for her.
But Shen Ke Qin, thinking she was about to leave after seeing Lin Qiu Tong, stopped her. "Sister-in-law, they've come to provoke you, why are you leaving? Come, I'll teach you a trick."
Shen Ke Qin whispered into Song Qi Nian's ear, "When my brother comes in later, stick to him. Lin Qiu Tong has come to provoke you and wants to see a public display of affection. We have to give her a full meal."
Li Jun Shen's eyes drifted towards Song Qi Nian unintentionally. Sensing his undisguised gaze, Song Qi Nian's tightly furrowed brow did not relax.
"If you leave now, Lin Qiu Tong will think she has won and will be incredibly proud and smug. So, we absolutely cannot be deserters."
As soon as Shen Ke Qin finished speaking, Shen Chi Yan returned after taking a call.
Upon seeing Shen Chi Yan, Lin Qiu Tong's eyes lit up. She, who had been leaning on the sofa, abruptly sat upright, subconsciously wanting to stand up, but then forcefully suppressed the urge.
In the next second, Shen Chi Yan’s gaze fell upon Lin Qiu Tong. The moment their eyes met, Lin Qiu Tong trembled, startled by the coldness in Shen Chi Yan's eyes.
What was going on?
Why was Ah Yan looking at her like that?
Seeing Shen Chi Yan return, Shen Qi Wen immediately stood up and said to him, "Fifth Brother, Mr. Li is also here."
Shen Chi Yan nodded towards Li Jun Shen, then walked over and sat beside Song Qi Nian, gently putting an arm around her shoulder.
Seeing this, a cold glint flashed in Li Jun Shen's eyes beneath his glasses.
With Shen Chi Yan sitting beside her, Song Qi Nian’s heart, which had been suspended, slowly settled. She instinctively leaned closer to Shen Chi Yan, as if only then she would be safe from others.
Lin Qiu Tong, on the other hand, felt increasingly uneasy and anxious.
Had something happened?
When Ah Yan saw her, not only did he not greet her, but he also looked at her with such a terrifying gaze.
For some reason, a bad premonition suddenly arose in Lin Qiu Tong's heart.
Lin Lan Xing, who had been observing Shen Chi Yan and Lin Qiu Tong, felt extremely guilty seeing this scene.
Shen Qi Wen, noticing that Lin Qiu Tong’s attention and gaze were fixed on Shen Chi Yan, tightened his grip on his wine glass, concealing all his emotions.
Only Shen Ke Qin and Shen Huan Ling were more naive than each other.
Shen Ke Qin continuously played the role of a supportive teammate, urging Song Qi Nian to show affection with Shen Chi Yan to infuriate Lin Qiu Tong.
Shen Huan Ling, meanwhile, focused all her attention on Li Jun Shen. She approached him with a glass of wine. "Mr. Li, it's our first meeting. Please take care of me. May I toast you?"
Li Jun Shen did not refuse, smiling as he clinked glasses with Shen Huan Ling.
Thinking she had a chance, Shen Huan Ling moved a bit closer to Li Jun Shen. "Mr. Li, what song do you want to hear? I can help you pick one."
"I'm not very good at singing, but I'd love to hear Miss Huan Ling showcase her talent."
Shen Huan Ling was a good singer and often frequented places like bars and KTVs, so this was a piece of cake for her.
"Then I shall humbly accept!"
Shen Huan Ling picked a song by BLACKPINK and began to sing and dance, throwing flirtatious glances at Li Jun Shen.
While others were preoccupied with their own thoughts, unsure if they were even watching her performance, Shen Ke Qin almost vomited.
With such skills, she thought she could seduce a man? Ha... only a blind person would like her!
After Shen Huan Ling finished singing, she shyly said to everyone, "I've offered a humble stone to attract jade. Next, Xing Xing, you sing a song for us!"
Lin Lan Xing had no mood to sing. She was feeling dejected, thinking she had ruined something for Lin Qiu Tong.
However, remembering something, she immediately picked a song and handed the microphone to Lin Qiu Tong. "Sister, it's been a long time since I heard you sing. Please sing a song for everyone!"
Lin Qiu Tong pretended to refuse a little, but finally took the microphone.