Old Ma was extremely hospitable, insisting that the younger generation accompany him for drinks.
For Old Ma, today was a momentous occasion. Although Song Qinian had advised Shen Chiyan to drink less, Fifth Master Shen showed no restraint when it came to drinking.
Seeing that Shen Chiyan had consumed a considerable amount, Gong Yuqi couldn't help but tease, "Brother, you're a married man now. Will Song Qinian make you kneel on a washboard if you drink like this?"
Shen Chiyan gave Gong Yuqi a knowing smile, "You wouldn't understand."
Gong Yuqi looked at Yu Sinian in confusion, and Yu Sinian shrugged, indicating he didn't know either.
Li Junshen was at the same table as Shen Chiyan. Old Ma looked at them and sighed sincerely, "Ah, looking at you all reminds me of my younger days. Time truly flies."
Gong Yuqi was particularly adept at flattering people. "Old Ma, how can we compare to you? If it weren't for the efforts and struggles of your generation, how could we have the comfortable lives we do today? Besides, you have a house full of children and grandchildren, four generations living together. So many people envy you."
"Haha... that's true. However, you are still young, and your future is in your hands."
The people at Old Ma's table were all the crème de la crème of Jinghua City's youth. Their status and influence were undeniable, and their looks alone drew the attention of everyone present.
The wealthy wives of the capital city sat together, choosing potential husbands for their daughters.
"Alas, I had hoped for a marriage alliance with the Shen family, but I didn't expect the younger generation of the Shen family to marry off one after another so early."
"The younger generation of the Shen family is out of the question. We need to act fast while other families' younger members are still unmarried."
"Is that so? By the way, who is that beside Old Ma? He looks unfamiliar, but he's remarkably handsome. His demeanor and presence are no less than those of the other young masters."
As the wealthy wives were busy finding suitable matches for their daughters, the eyes of other young ladies were also fixed on Shen Chiyan's table.
Although Shen Chiyan was married, his wife was mute, which still led many to hope for his divorce.
Of course, more people were already looking for new prospects.
Therefore, the moment Li Junshen appeared, he attracted considerable attention.
With so many outstanding individuals, onlookers naturally began to compare. As they compared, some noticed something.
"Hey, don't you think that Li Junshen looks a bit like Fifth Master Shen? Especially between their brows, they are exactly the same."
"Not at all, Fifth Master Shen is clearly more handsome."
"I think they look a bit alike too, and I find Li Junshen more captivating."
When Gong Yuqi returned from the restroom, he overheard people discussing Shen Chiyan and Li Junshen. Back at his seat, Gong Yuqi smiled at Shen Chiyan, "Brother, someone is comparing you to Li Junshen, saying you look very much alike!"
Shen Chiyan had drunk quite a bit, but he was still relatively clear-headed. He cast a cold glance at Gong Yuqi, "And what do you think? Do I look like him?"
Gong Yuqi carefully compared the two. Just as he was about to speak, he met Shen Chiyan's cold, warning gaze and gave a dry laugh, "No, how could we? You, Fifth Master Shen, are a unique existence in this world."
Shen Chiyan snorted softly, satisfied with Gong Yuqi's answer. He then tossed his phone to Gong Yuqi, "Go, send a WeChat message to my wife."
"Huh?"
Gong Yuqi thought his ears had betrayed him. "Did you drink fake alcohol? You want me to message your wife?"
"Just do as I say, don't talk so much nonsense!"
Shen Chiyan was being somewhat unreasonable after drinking. Gong Yuqi, fearing he would be in trouble when Shen Chiyan sobered up, frowned speechlessly. "There has to be some content. Why would I randomly message Song Qinian?"
Shen Chiyan smirked, "Just tell her I'm drunk and ask her to come pick me up."
Gong Yuqi almost jumped out of his skin. "What!?"
Thinking of something, Gong Yuqi's expression became quite complicated. "Shen Chiyan, don't tell me you deliberately got yourself drunk today just so your wife would come pick you up!"
Shen Chiyan felt no shame for his actions. On the contrary, he was quite proud. "And why not?"
"Are you sick? Instead of going home to sleep after getting drunk, you're making Song Qinian make a special trip. It's freezing cold, and you can bear to do this?"
Shen Chiyan certainly couldn't bear it, but he desperately wanted to experience the happiness of being cared for by his wife.
The origin of this matter dated back to the previous week.
Last Wednesday, Shen Chiyan had a dinner engagement with elders. As a junior, Shen Chiyan was polite and courteous to them.
Initially, everyone was discussing business, but somehow, someone started talking about their wives.
Manager Zhang: "Ah, you have no idea. My wife has been too strict with me lately. She doesn't let me drink, smoke, or eat sweets. She says she'll divorce me if she catches me even once. We've been married for ages, and she's still doing this. It's too much."
Manager Wang: "Ah, you're still doing well. My wife requires me to send her a WeChat message or call her every hour. She's constantly checking up on me. I'm already old, where else would I have the energy to look for other women besides her!"
Manager Yang: "Then you're all better off than me. My wife is so naggy, like a Tang Monk. As soon as she wakes up, she chatters incessantly in my ear. I finally have a day off, and I still have to listen to her preach. I doubt anyone in this world can tolerate her but me!"
At this point, Manager Li stood up after receiving a phone call. "Gentlemen, that's all for today. My wife is worried I'll drink too much and cause trouble for you all, so she's come to pick me up. I'll be leaving now. I'll treat you all to a meal next time."
In truth, everyone could tell that while they were all complaining about their wives, they were actually just showing off.
But compared to Manager Li, the previous few bosses were far behind.
The display of affection with his wife coming to pick him up left everyone speechless.
After Manager Li left, beaming, with his wife, the other executives resumed their wife-praising session. Shen Chiyan, looking at his silent phone, felt utterly dejected.
Just then, Manager Wang patted Shen Chiyan's shoulder. "Mr. Shen, I heard you're married. Will your wife be angry if you drink with us?"
Manager Yang chimed in, "Yes, aren't you and your wife arguing? You've been drinking with us for so long, why hasn't your wife looked for you?"
Manager Li sighed with deep meaning, "Mr. Shen, could you be having family problems? A woman's nagging is actually a sign of love. Indifference is the most frightening thing!"
After that day, Shen Chiyan's mood was complex. Of course, he knew Song Qinian loved him, but ever since they reunited, he felt that Song Qinian didn't love him as much as before!
That night, he deliberately stayed out until midnight to return home, but Song Qinian said nothing to him, only telling him to wash up before getting into bed.