Chapter 240

Besides the father and son, there was also a refined man wearing a suit and gold-rimmed glasses. Shen Ci took a closer look, well, she knew him too!

The lawyer who handled the divorce case for Zhang Dong, Lawyer Qin Yu!

Qin Yu was also surprised to see Shen Ci. Due to his professional traits, his memory was excellent, and he immediately blurted out in surprise: "Shen Ci?"

"Lawyer Qin, what a coincidence!"

Upon meeting, the two of them greeted each other first, which made the others feel somewhat surprised.

As a junior, Zhang Heng naturally didn't dare to say anything, but seeing Shen Ci at this moment, he wasn't as shocked as he had been at noon; it seemed he had known in advance that he would see her at the dinner party tonight.

Zhang Yingtian looked at the two of them with a face full of surprise: "Lawyer Qin, you know Miss Shen?"

Qin Yu adjusted his glasses, nodded with a smile: "You could say we know each other. I once took on a case for Miss Shen."

Shen Ci added: "Lawyer Qin helped my teacher win the lawsuit, I haven't thanked you yet!"

"A case that was bound to be won, not worth mentioning." Qin Yu said, his gaze looking at Shen Ci from behind his lenses becoming somewhat profound.

This little girl is actually moving through this circle in Longcheng, and even coming and going with Brother Xizi.

Before, he only felt that she was somewhat special compared to her peers; he didn't expect her to be so extraordinary.

Yan Wenxi's reaction remained indifferent. While others were talking, he had already sat down, his aura imposing without anger.

Shen Ci sat down naturally in the seat beside him, but when she looked up, she saw the few people opposite still standing.

Zhang Yingtian didn't dare to sit because he hadn't greeted Yan Wenxi yet, so he hurriedly gave Qin Yu a look.

Seeing this, Qin Yu looked at Yan Wenxi and said: "Brother Xizi, this is Zhang Dong of 'Yingtian Group'. He had some misunderstandings with Miss Shen before, and it even alarmed you, so he wanted to find an opportunity to apologize to Miss Shen and you."

After Qin Yu finished speaking, Zhang Yingtian had already filled the wine: "Brother Xizi, I have long admired your great name. It was my lack of judgment before, and it was also my son who was spoiled. In short, I am here sincerely today to apologize to Miss Shen and you, Brother Xizi. Thank you for giving me face, I will drink this first as a sign of respect."

After saying this, he tilted his head back, and the cup of wine, which held at least three taels, was downed in one gulp.

Zhang Heng shifted his gaze, not knowing what to do, and hurriedly followed his father's example by downing a cup of white liquor. The next second, the spiciness made him grimace.

Yan Wenxi didn't speak, only turned his head to look at Shen Ci.

Seeing this, a playful smile appeared on the corner of Shen Ci's mouth, and then she picked up the small wine cup in front of her and returned the drink. Only then did Yan Wenxi pick up his wine cup.

This subtle little action revealed one clear piece of information: Yan Wenxi would base his decisions today on Shen Ci's.

Shen Ci drinking this cup of wine meant she accepted Zhang Yingtian's apology, which is why Yan Wenxi followed suit and picked up his cup.

If Shen Ci didn't move, Yan Wenxi wouldn't move either.

They were all shrewd people; who couldn't see the meaning here? It's just that Qin Yu and Zhang Yingtian were both a bit surprised; they didn't expect this girl named Shen Ci to be so highly valued by Yan Wenxi!

But Shen Ci could also tell that Zhang Yingtian was only using the apology as a lead today; his real goal was clearly Brother Xizi, not her!

It was just because she was the only medium Zhang Yingtian could use to connect with Brother Xizi, so the other party used her as a stepping stone to climb up to Brother Xizi.

Shen Ci didn't need to spell these things out; Brother Xizi must have already understood them himself.

"Everyone, sit down." Shen Ci looked at the few people calmly and said: "Don't talk about apologies. I have already solved the previous matter in my own way. From the moment I left, that matter was considered over."

It wasn't a matter that could be brought to the table anyway, and Shen Ci didn't want to talk about it much, but this one sentence was enough to scare Zhang Heng so much that he didn't dare to lift his head.

"Miss Shen has spirit. When I went back, I also gave him a good lesson and locked him at home for a month or two without allowing him to go out." Zhang Yingtian said, following Shen Ci's lead.

Shen Ci smiled without a word. Given that Zhang Heng had been beaten into that state, didn't he need to recuperate for a month or two? Otherwise, how would he have the face to go out and see people?

At this time, Yan Wenxi suddenly said softly: "Nature is very difficult to change. I have no other requirements. A-Ci is my younger sister; in the future, you must not provoke her again in Longcheng."

"That is for certain!" Zhang Yingtian nodded repeatedly. Facing Yan Wenxi, he no longer had his previous toughness, and he picked up his wine cup respectfully: "I will punish myself with another cup. As long as you are not angry, Brother Xizi."

Yan Wenxi's fingers slid slowly along the rim of the cup, and he said in a nonchalant manner: "A-Ci is not angry, so naturally I will not be angry."

"Miss Shen Ci, let's have a drink." Qin Yu took the initiative to pick up his wine cup, and as he stood up, his long legs under the table reached out and kicked Zhang Yingtian hard.

His purpose was too strong, always focusing on Brother Xizi. In fact, Shen Ci was the key; as long as Shen Ci was pleased, the side of Brother Xizi would be easily broken.

As it turned out, this kick of his happened to land exactly on the nerve in Zhang Yingtian's lower leg, and the force was not small.

Zhang Yingtian, who had been standing perfectly fine, immediately felt his left foot go numb, and his whole body instantly lost its center of gravity and fell to the left.

"Dad!"

"Zhang Dong!"

Zhang Heng screamed subconsciously, and Qin Yu also hurriedly put down his wine cup to help him. Fortunately, Zhang Yingtian held onto the chair beside him and didn't fall too embarrassingly, but this loss of composure was also unexpected for him. Coupled with the half-catty of white liquor he had downed, his face turned bright red.

"Zhang Dong, if you have this kind of alcohol tolerance, don't drink like this. It's only just begun and you're already drunk." Seeing this, Shen Ci teased.

Yan Wenxi also said: "Since my sister has said she is not angry, you don't need to be too nervous. Just sit down and finish this meal properly."

Making the atmosphere so tense was a waste of the good wine and food on this table.

Zhang Yingtian nodded in embarrassment. Qin Yu sighed speechlessly, and after sitting down, he picked up his wine again: "Miss Shen, I toast you."

Shen Ci returned the toast generously. Yan Wenxi, who was beside her, picked up his chopsticks and first picked a piece of crab roe for Shen Ci: "The crab roe here is very delicious, you try it."

"Thank you, Brother."

Seeing Yan Wenxi move his chopsticks, the others also picked up their chopsticks and began to eat. It's just that not mentioning the previous matter caused the dinner table to lose its topic, and the atmosphere was somewhat frozen for a time.

Seeing this, Qin Yu took the initiative to say: "Brother Xizi, actually Zhang Dong has another important matter he wants to tell you today."

"Oh right, yes." Zhang Yingtian reacted and hurriedly nodded: "I was thinking that since I'm apologizing, I must bring some sincerity. This meal is definitely not enough."

Shen Ci was gnawing on the crab roe, her gaze falling on Zhang Yingtian with a smile. She knew that the other party's intention was not the wine; he was using the apology as a lead to have ulterior motives toward Brother Xizi!