Yao Chun looked at his daughter with a smile.
"You call your uncle Zhong dad?"
Shen Chaoxi was stunned for a moment, and subconsciously said "ah", which was considered an admission.
Yao Chun couldn't tell what she felt in her heart. When she thought of the man entering the bathroom at night, she seemed to hear sobbing.
"Your uncle Zhong was so happy that he came back to tell me and even... cried!"
Hearing this, Shen Chaoxi was quite surprised: "Is it true?"
"I can still lie to you!"
Thinking of that party that night.
Shen Chaoxi came out to wash his hands. Just as he was about to go to the private room, he met Zhong Hongguang and a few people coming out of another private room.
In the business world, meeting each other during social events is inevitable.
When one reaches Zhong Hongguang’s level, he can only be the object of compliments from others.
Shen Chaoxi stepped forward to greet them, but before he could even utter a name, he heard several other people asking about Zhong Hongguang's identity.
The girl was so beautiful that her eyes lit up when she saw Zhong Hongguang, which made people fantasize.
I drank too much and the alcohol took over my brain, causing me to think abnormally.
Zhong Hongguang was too lazy to bother with this group of people, but he felt that since he often appeared in such occasions, it was inevitable that they would meet. He didn't want to cause people to speculate for no reason, so he started introducing them.
"My eldest daughter!"
When the few people heard this, they sobered up a bit and their expressions quickly calmed down.
Having said that, Shen Chaoxi had to change the way he addressed her.
"Dad, drink less and go home early."
Thinking of this, Shen Chaoxi's cheeks became hot.
"I don't know why, I just blurted it out, Mom, you said I've already called you that, I can't change it anymore, right?"
Especially, when Zhong Hongguang still cares about her so much, she can't just go back to calling him Uncle Zhong when they meet again.
Yao Chun held Shen Chaoxi's hand and said with emotion: "Don't change it. Your dad said he has prepared money for you to change your words. I will take you to see it one day!"
Shen Chaoxi remembered that Shang Qichao had given her a villa as compensation for changing her words the first time. She guessed that Zhong Hongguang would make a big fuss on his side, so she waved her hands quickly.
"Stop it, I don't need a house or a car, I don't need it!"
As they had to go to the merchant’s villa in the evening, Shen Chaoxi didn’t stay long.
When we arrived at the merchant's villa, the servants were busy.
The chairman had been away for a month and suddenly came back. The house became lively again and we had to receive guests.
When Shen Chaoxi got out of the car, she realized that not only her family was there tonight, but also Shang Jiangan and Shang Jiangchuan's families, and her grandfather was also picked up.
It was the college holiday and the hospital was off duty. Shang Jianghan arrived half an hour ago, but Shen Chaoxi was the last one.
"Sorry, sorry! I just stopped by and went back to my parents' house!"
"Oh! I envy my sister-in-law. We want to go back to my mother's house, but it's not something we can just do on the way!"
The eldest and second sister-in-law's families are both in other places, and they deliberately expressed envy and jealousy in their words.
Shen Chaoxi also joked with them.
"Come on! I go for a few hours at a time, and I have to come back before the seat is warm. I am not like my elder sister-in-law and the second sister-in-law, who can stay for a few days when they go back to their parents' home. I envy you guys, okay?"
Second sister-in-law Qiao Huihui disagrees.
"You two are deliberately bullying me, aren't you? Everyone knows that I'm the busiest person. I'm always on call when I'm at work. How can you be as focused as your mother?"
Shen Chaoxi was young and not as thin-skinned as her eldest sister-in-law. She leaned over, poked her second sister-in-law's slender waist with her arm, and winked at her eldest sister-in-law.
"Oh! A blessing in disguise? Second sister-in-law doesn't need mother's embrace anymore, right? Isn't my second brother waiting for you at any time?"
Qiao Huihui realized it later, put Shang Zhuoming in her arms into her sister-in-law's arms, and stepped forward to grab Shen Chaoxi. "Great! You've become more capable after not seeing you for a few days! You don't even know the order of seniority! My third brother has spoiled you to no end, and as your sister-in-law, I'll teach you a lesson!"
The three sisters-in-law played around for a while before heading into the villa.
Tonight, the moon is bright and the stars are sparse, with a rare cool breeze, making it suitable for outdoor dining.
There is no round table on the flat ground on the west side. Instead, a long dining table is used, covered with a silver-blue tablecloth. Guests can choose their own food. It is a very comfortable and casual family gathering.
It was rare that Mr. Shang was also pushed out. He loved Shang Zhuoming the most. One of them had a child-like mind, and the other was babbling. The great-grandfather and grandson sat on two semi-enclosed rattan chairs, babbling and chatting excitedly.
"Look at our Mingming, she is the best at making grandpa happy!" Shang Jiangan said with a smile as he sat on the other side of his grandfather.
The old man turned his head, reached out and tapped his eldest grandson on the head, as if he was scolding a child.
"Let you talk more!"
Shang Jiangan: ...
The business owner was already 40 years old and a professor at Peking University, but in the old man's eyes he was just a troublemaker.
Several people at the table tried not to laugh out loud, but Shang Sitian mercilessly laughed at her father's embarrassment.
Shangluo has been in a bad mood recently. During the university holidays, his third aunt moved back to the villa, and he could only stay at his uncle's house every day, which was really boring.
During this dinner, Shangluo never left his aunt's side and sat next to her.
Shen Chaoxi had already discovered that this boy was deliberately keeping it to himself.
"What happened to you? Were you beaten by your father?"
Shangluo opened his mouth to deny: "How is that possible! I got 100 points on both the exams this time, and my dad rewarded me with 1,000 yuan!"
"Oh!" Shen Chaoxi knew that the child had good grades. As soon as the credits came out, Qiao Huihui announced it in the family group.
"Your uncle ordered a student smart watch for you as a reward. It will be given to you in a few days when it is finished. I guarantee it will be the only one in your class!"
"Really?" Shangluo smiled and then became worried again.
Little brat, you always frown when something happens!
"If you have something to say, just tell me. Didn't you say that Auntie San is your best friend?"
"Aunt San, I want to stay at your house for a few days, but my mother said you are busy and don't want me to cause you any trouble.
When you are not at home, I can play with my brother, make sure I don’t get into trouble, and study extracurricular knowledge as planned every day.”
So this is why the little classmate was unhappy?
Shen Chaoxi was a little touched. It seemed that the long-term interaction had planted an indispensable presence in the child's heart.
Shen Chaoxi did not reply to him immediately, but asked Sitian from a few seats away.
"Tiantian, you can stay at my house during the holidays, with Luoluo. In the morning, you can help your aunt and brother play. In the afternoon, I won't be working, so I can help you with your homework."
When the little girl heard this, her eyes lit up, but she was shy and looked at her mother.
Gu Wenmin was more than happy to do so. Although she was at home during the summer vacation, she still had to prepare academic papers and sometimes had to read until late at night. Having a child was indeed a burden.
"Can my sister-in-law handle it? Both children are naughty, and my daughter Tiantian is rebellious. She has been in a bad mood these days. I am worried!"
Shang Sitian protested: "I didn't!"
She was afraid that her third aunt would "return the goods".
Shen Chaoxi saw through the little girl's thoughts: "Leave your rebellion to me, I guarantee you'll be able to make it obedient!"
Qiao Huihui was just looking forward to it, and she agreed with both hands: "I'll buy our little Mingming some clothes and toys as a reward! If this guy doesn't listen, don't be polite, just beat him or scold him as you like!"
Shangluo was about to protest when he heard his mother was trying to sabotage him, but his father stopped him with a look. He could only mutter, "I'm the best!"
Watching the younger generations talking and laughing, Shang Qichao kept smiling on his face but was thinking about something else in his mind.
This trip to Zurich had some minor troubles. Bai Jinyu's condition was under control, but she cried all day and wanted to return home.
Before leaving get off work, he discussed it with Jiang Han, but his son was firm in his attitude and said that it was not the right time yet!
(End of this chapter)