121: Chapter 121 Mr. Song is an extraordinary person

Ji City's face instantly turned cold upon hearing his nephew's words, clearly annoyed by his nephew's inappropriate antics.

Ji Li, being perceptive, tried to smooth things over, "What's so great about a gift list? Let the butler organize it after the birthday banquet. Come over and add to Grandma's blessings first!"

But Ji Sheng, that blockhead, was clueless. No one could save him. "Big Brother, you don't understand. We're all curious, so why don't I reveal it to everyone!"

As he spoke, he opened the gift list and searched for Song Yuan's name. First page, second page, he flipped all the way to the fourth page, his gaze still on the list, but Song Yuan's name was still not there.

Xiao Nianchen had been waiting for this moment. Song Yuan came empty-handed, hahahaha…

A pauper attending an upper-class banquet, not even knowing how to bring a gift. Xiao Nianchen's second-hand embarrassment kicked in. Where did Gu Shiyu find such a clown?

"Stop looking, it's a waste of time. Song Yuan brought air!"

Song Yuan's face was grim. He indeed hadn't brought any significant gift.

Ji City was a man of dignity and wouldn't allow his nephew to cause a ruckus at the Old Madam's birthday. With so many people watching, Ji Sheng wasn't just embarrassing himself; he was tarnishing the Ji family's reputation.

"Gifts aren't important; blessings are priceless. We've received Song Yuan's blessing, and on behalf of my mother, I thank Song Yuan for the 'Longevity' character he sent."

Since Ji City had spoken, none of the distinguished guests present dared to say anything more unpleasant to disrupt the event. To do so would be to disrespect Ji City.

But after a few seconds of silence, Ji Sheng suddenly let out a strange cry, "Song… Song Yuan!"

He pointed his index finger at a spot on the gift list and said in a surprised tone, "Song Yuan sent a pair of jade ruyi scepters? This… isn't this the pair that was bought at Beijing's biggest auction this year?"

Song Yuan's heart skipped a beat. Jade ruyi scepters? What was that? He hadn't heard of it.

Then he felt the surrounding people looking at him differently. Someone who had attended that auction whispered, "There was indeed a pair of jade ruyi scepters passed down from the Qing Dynasty at that auction. I heard they were used by a certain empress and somehow ended up in the private sector.

At the time, a mysterious person bought them for forty million. I never thought the person who bought the jade ruyi scepters would be this Mr. Song!"

"Yes, yes, I attended that auction. Everyone didn't know the person who bought that pair of jade ruyi scepters then, and the circle discussed it for a long time. Mr. Song, we finally see your true face!"

"This Mr. Song, I wonder which family's young master is so generous. President Ji, could this Mr. Song be your family's future son-in-law?"

Everyone began to speculate, one after another, and their words became increasingly outrageous.

The distinguished guests invited by Ji City naturally wouldn't bring ordinary gifts, but not just anyone would be willing to give away something worth forty million.

It was clear that this Mr. Song was of extraordinary status.

Everyone had already forgotten how they had looked at Song Yuan and even mocked him not long ago.

At this moment, only curiosity remained in their eyes as they looked at him.

Ji City said with a smile, "To be honest, I admire Song Yuan very much, but he is already married at a young age. If he were a single young man, I would truly consider getting married to the Song family."

After Ji City finished speaking, the hall erupted in laughter, and at the same time, envious glances were cast at Song Yuan.

To gain Ji City's appreciation was no ordinary feat.

As the saying goes, it's good to rest in the shade of a big tree. Who in Beijing doesn't want to establish some connection with the Ji family?

Even if Ji City casually leaked a project through his fingers, it would be enough for others to make a fortune.

How many people begged for a chance to meet Ji City but couldn't find one, let alone marry into the Ji family.

Song Yuan coughed lightly and said humbly, "Thank you, President Ji, for your appreciation. Miss Ji probably wouldn't be interested in someone like me, who only tinkers with computers and has a somewhat boring life."

Ji City burst out laughing, "My Old Madam likes you. Come often when you have time!"

"Certainly, certainly!"

Song Yuan looked up and saw Grandma Gu's appreciative gaze not far away. He nodded to her, showing his respect.

Grandma Gu also nodded back to him.

Song Yuan had already informed Ji City and Huo Ziming of the court's outcome. The crisis was resolved, and the contract would continue.

The money invested by both families would be in place by next week.

Huo Ziming appeared out of nowhere and patted Song Yuan's shoulder from behind, "Why are you alone? Where's my sister?"

Song Yuan was baffled by the question. He thought, 'Where your sister went, how would I know?'

But he still politely replied, "Huo, your sister is...?"

Huo Ziming raised the corner of his eye and said word by word, "My sister, Gu Shiyu! Didn't she tell you I'm her brother?"

Song Yuan's pupils trembled. He suddenly remembered some things. That day, Huo Ziming personally brought legal counsel to him to sign the contract.

When they ate, Huo Ziming asked him many inexplicable questions, which finally made sense now.

So, this was his brother-in-law!

Song Yuan's scalp tingled. He recalled Huo Ziming saying that day he would invite him to play with young models, which must have been a test.

Fortunately, he was a decent person and had no such thoughts.

Otherwise, he would have died a miserable death.

Song Yuan composed himself, "We came together. When we were about to enter, Shiyu got out of the car to find her best friend. Her phone was left with me, and I can't contact her now. I don't know where she is."

Huo Ziming raised his voice and asked, "Her best friend? Oh no!"

Song Ziming knew Gu Shiyu's troublemaking best friend, Yang Xianyu. Gu Shiyu grew up with her, and whenever the two were together, they never did anything good.

Gu Shiyu's personality was cold but extremely ruthless, while Yang Xianyu was a love-struck fool. Those men who had offended Yang Xianyu had almost all suffered Gu Shiyu's cruel hand!

Huo Ziming checked his wristwatch. There were still more than ten minutes until the scheduled birthday banquet. There was still time.

He pulled Song Yuan, "You come with me!"

Song Yuan didn't know where Huo Ziming was dragging him, but he instinctively felt it was related to Gu Shiyu, so he followed.

"Brother, where are we going?"

After leaving the villa, Huo Ziming looked around the courtyard and led Song Yuan towards the distant golf course. There was a lounge there, and the guests were all in the villa, so that area was empty.

Huo Ziming guessed they might be there.

The two walked towards that direction, and as they got closer, they heard a man's scream, "Heroine, spare my life, I won't dare again, never again…"

Then Song Yuan heard a 'bang,' and the man seemed to be hit by something, crying and begging for mercy, "Grandma, Grandma, stop hitting me…"

Huo Ziming sighed and said, "They're indeed here."

Song Yuan quickened his steps and peered into the lounge. Just as Gu Shiyu's golf club fell, the man lying on the ground wailed in pain.

Gu Shiyu asked, "Was it really you who drugged me that time?"