Chapter 457

Originally, the moment she saw Shen Ci appear, the expression on Mrs. Li's face froze instinctively.

And when she heard that "Mom" called out by Shen Ci, she widened her eyes suddenly.

Who?

Who is her mother?

"A-Ci."

Shen Jingjing pulled her daughter over and was about to speak, but she didn't expect Shen Ci's eyes to be filled with a smile that didn't reach her eyes. She took the initiative to look at Li Wanchang and his wife and greeted: "Uncle, Auntie, long time no see."

It had been a long time. The last time they met seemed to be last year?

Mrs. Li instantly lost control of her expression. Her face cooled rapidly from the equator to the Arctic, and she turned her head away with disdain.

But Li Wanchang was different. The more deeply he understood Shen Ci, the more shocked he felt.

The previous events were enough to make him re-examine Shen Ci. He didn't expect that the friend Chairman Jiang introduced personally today would be Shen Ci's mother.

Thinking about it from this relationship, Shen Ci and Chairman Jiang must also have a deep friendship.

Having been in the business world for many years, Li Wanchang was naturally experienced and not as uncontrollable as his wife. He didn't show his joy or anger, only revealing a faint smile: "We meet again."

"A-Ci, you two know each other?" Shen Jingjing asked in shock.

Shen Ci nodded slightly and explained in a low voice: "To be precise, I had a relationship with Uncle and Auntie's son."

Shen Jingjing blinked. She knew her daughter had a relationship before Tang Song, could it be...

Jiang Yuanliang, who was to the side, also didn't expect this, but Mrs. Li's instinctive reaction didn't escape his eyes. Although Shen Ci greeted the other party with a smile, it was clear that the relationship between the two sides wasn't harmonious.

And when she heard Shen Ci mention her son, Mrs. Li felt a blockage in her chest.

If it weren't for her, her son wouldn't have been sent abroad to study, making it difficult for her as a mother to see him even once.

However, today was Uncle Jiang's home court, so Shen Ci naturally wouldn't go too far to reject Uncle Jiang's face, so she didn't go into depth at the moment.

Turning her head and seeing Sister Kuan and Ji Chuhe walk in, Shen Ci pulled her mother along: "Mom, A-Li's agent is here. I'll take you over to meet her."

"Uncle, Auntie, we'll go over first."

After saying this, ignoring the expressions on the faces of the few, Shen Ci pulled her mother and left directly.

Jiang Yuanliang didn't ask much either. Seeing this, he let the two make themselves at home and went to greet others.

Once people left, Mrs. Li couldn't bear the anger and said angrily: "What is all this? It turns out the cleaning company we use is opened by Shen Ci's family? I was even rushing to support their business and sending them money. It's really bad luck."

Li Wanchang couldn't help but glare at his wife upon hearing this: "You are too impatient. How can you say that when Chairman Jiang was just beside us? How could you not keep your face?"

"That's Shen Ci!" Mrs. Li raised her voice suddenly, and only then did she react and lower it quickly: "My son was tortured so miserably by her, and you still expect me to give her a good face?"

"I'm really strange. When I investigated her identity before, wasn't she just an ordinary person who grew up in Shengang? How did she squeeze into the Longcheng elite circle now!"

Li Wanchang knew about those things about Shen Ci, but Mrs. Li didn't know.

In her eyes, Shen Ci was still a little girl who hadn't graduated from university.

"With those half-baked people you found, what accurate news could you find?" Li Wanchang just assumed the news his wife investigated was wrong.

Judging from the Shen Ci he knew, both her background and her connections were unfathomable.

On the other side, Sister Kuan finally found an opportunity to introduce Ji Chuhe, whom she valued most and who was the most popular, to Shen Ci.

"Are you A-Li's mother?" Sister Kuan shook hands with Shen Jingjing warmly and couldn't help but praise sincerely: "You're really young, and your temperament is good. No wonder the daughter you raised is so outstanding."

"Sister Kuan is too kind. A-Li has caused you trouble on your side. She's still young and doesn't understand many things. I'll have to trouble you to take care of her." Shen Jingjing said, looking at Sister Kuan.

"It should be, it should be. A-Li is a very good little girl, I like her very much. Our Chuhe likes her too, and they are cooperating on this drama together. As a senior, Chuhe will also take care of A-Li on the set." Sister Kuan threw out Ji Chuhe at the right time.

Shen Jingjing looked at Ji Chuhe and thanked her with a smile: "A-Li told me that Sister Chuhe takes good care of her. Thank you."

"Don't be polite, Auntie. I like A-Li very much. She will definitely make great achievements in the film and television industry in the future."

Shen Ci could see Sister Kuan's intention and understood it very well.

In Longcheng, the capital circle of the film and television industry is intricate, but in fact, as long as you open one of the doors, the resources you can get are overwhelming.

Shen Ci didn't have deep contact with other circles, but her own circle was led by her and Uncle Yang. The capital gathered also had dozens of people. Everyone did good projects together and made money together.

Especially after her brother was imprisoned, she basically took over her brother's position, and her status in the capital circle was pivotal. It was understandable that Sister Kuan wanted to let Ji Chuhe get to know her.

Shen Ci definitely had to give this face to Sister Kuan.

So she took the initiative to take out her phone: "Sister Chuhe, let's add WeChat? Is that okay? My best friend is your super fan. Can you give me a few signed photos later?"

"Of course, no problem."

Shen Ci seized the opportunity and said: "I took over a hotel in Yangming District recently, and I'm currently working on renovation and reconstruction. If there's a chance, can Sister Chuhe come to stand for the opening ceremony of my hotel?"

This was considered a commercial activity, and Ji Chuhe's appearance fee for activities was the most expensive in the industry.

Hearing this, she instinctively looked at Sister Kuan, because Sister Kuan made the final decision for such activities.

Sister Kuan answered without hesitation: "We're all our own people. As long as Ms. Shen remembers to tell me the opening time in advance, I will definitely keep Chuhe's schedule for you."

"That's great, then I'll thank Sister Kuan first."

"If Ms. Shen really wants to thank me, then I'll trouble you to think of our Chuhe if you have any good projects with good foundations in your hands." Sister Kuan said bluntly, but she said it very naturally. Although it was purposeful, it wouldn't make people resistant.

Shen Ci had long known what Sister Kuan meant, so she nodded with a smile: "Don't worry, I'll definitely keep it in mind."

With these words from her, Sister Kuan knew that Chuhe's path would be smoother in the future, so she quickly reminded Ji Chuhe: "Why don't you toast Ms. Shen?"

"Ms. Shen, I toast you."

"I hope you can take care of A-Li in the circle."

"Definitely."

Before long, there were more people in the banquet hall. Most of them were old friends. Shen Ci also saw Boss Su Zheyuan bring his secretary to come, including Uncle Yang.

After greeting them one by one, Shen Ci took her mother to sit at the designated banquet table. Their name tags were on the table, and there was also a number tag for each, which was used for the auction and fundraising session later.

Soon, a smooth piano music sounded, and the host in charge of the event walked onto the stage of the banquet hall with a microphone.

The event officially began.

(End of chapter)