9: I'll call you brother, you call me uncle.

Du Qingshu accepted the items and said with a smile, "Good, good, good! Little Jiang, you are so thoughtful. You two chat, I'll go make food for you."

Jiang Chuan followed along and quickly said, "Auntie, I'll help you prepare the ingredients. It must be tiring for you to cook alone."

Du Qingshu quickly refused, "No need, you are a guest, how can I let you help?"

How could Jiang Chuan give up? Although Father Shen had the final say in company matters, Mother Shen was completely in charge of this household. If he could win her over, Father Shen would be insignificant.

"Auntie, you shouldn't say that. How can I be considered a guest? I'm hungry too, and helping you will make it faster."

"Alright, alright! Then I'll have to trouble you."

Du Qingshu gave her son a sidelong glance and said with disappointment, "You should learn more from Little Jiang, he is polite and sensible. Look at you, only knowing how to eat, drink, and play."

Shen Jincheng stuck out his finger and pointed at himself, looking exactly like a Husky pointing at itself in an emoji. He didn't know why he was being dragged into this.

Shen Qingning, afraid the fire would spread to her, followed her mother into the kitchen to help.

Shen Jincheng sat on the sofa, watching the three people busy in the kitchen, feeling like he had become an outsider, completely out of place in this home.

Just then, Father Shen, Shen Zhiyuan, walked out of the study. Seeing his son sitting on the sofa, he asked, "Has Little Jiang arrived?"

Shen Zhiyuan saw that his son was ignoring him and not answering his question. He took out his seven wolves Belt and walked into the living room, intending to discipline him.

As soon as he reached the living room, he saw the family of three busy in the kitchen, and then looked at his son sitting on the sofa.

Shen Jincheng: ... Shen Zhiyuan: ... Jiang Chuan saw Father Shen come out, put down the potato in his hand, and said, "Auntie, Uncle Shen is out, I'll go say hello."

"Go quickly. Your Uncle Shen hasn't seen you in a long time either."

Jiang Chuan walked out of the kitchen and was about to speak when he saw Father Shen swing the seven wolves Belt fiercely, hitting Shen Jincheng's backside. As his best brother! How could he stand by and watch his brother suffer!

Therefore, Jiang Chuan unhesitatingly took out his phone and started recording the beautiful moment.

Shen Jincheng saw this scene, his eyes tearing up with rage. He quickly struggled free and exclaimed softly, "Dad! Dad! We have guests! Give me some face!"

Jiang Chuan felt he had successfully helped his good brother escape the predicament and gave himself a big thumbs up. If he hadn't secretly backed up the video, the scene would have been even more harmonious... Shen Zhiyuan saw that the situation was a bit awkward and spoke first, "Little Chuan, how have you been recently? Have you found a job?"

"I already have plans."

Jiang Chuan leaned closer and whispered, "Those aren't important. I secretly bought you over ten cartons of cigarettes. Hide them well! If Auntie finds out, I won't take the blame for you!"

Shen Zhiyuan put on a stern face and rebuked in a low voice, "So what if your Auntie finds out? I am the head of this household, how could she possibly control me."

Shen Zhiyuan perfectly fit the stereotype of a successful middle-aged man: thick eyebrows, large eyes, stern demeanor, and harsh towards the younger generation, but Jiang Chuan knew this old man was all bark and no bite.

"Xiao Cheng, take the cigarettes to my study! What kind of place is this to leave them!"

Shen Jincheng pouted, not daring to speak, and took the cigarettes into the study to find a place to hide them.

Shen Zhiyuan sat on the sofa and was about to pour himself some tea when Jiang Chuan preemptively poured it for him. He took a slow sip and said:

"It's good that you have plans. The overall environment is changing daily now; no one can say for sure how things will develop in the future."

Jiang Chuan rubbed his nose and said with a smile, "I heard the live-streaming industry is very popular now. What do you think, Uncle Shen?"

Shen Zhiyuan nodded, sighing, "Yes, I've heard something about it, but I'm in the clothing business, which has nothing to do with live streaming, so I haven't paid much attention."

Hearing this, Jiang Chuan did not reveal any more, smilingly drank his tea, and remained silent.

Shen Zhiyuan was not a talkative person either. The atmosphere became awkward, and he didn't know what to talk about to break the ice.

Fortunately, the meal was ready. The Shen family had made preparations in advance knowing Jiang Chuan was coming.

Seeing this, Jiang Chuan quickly walked over and took the Beef Brisket with Potatoes that Shen Qingning was carrying.

"Sister Ning, let me take it. Be careful not to burn yourself."

Shen Qingning's fingertips were touched by him. She glanced at him and stopped competing for the dish, carefully releasing her hands.

Lunch was lavish: six dishes and one soup, including steamed perch, pan-fried prawns, with both meat and vegetables.

Shen Zhiyuan took his seat first. After everyone was seated, he looked at his wife, coughed lightly twice, and tentatively said, "We have a guest today, let's drink a little less, how about it?"

Du Qingshu was in a very good mood today and agreed, "Everyone drink a little less, no heavy drinking!"

Seeing Auntie speak, Jiang Chuan stood up and said, "Coincidentally, I brought a few bottles of Maotai. I'll have a few drinks with Uncle Shen today!"

Jiang Chuan took the Maotai, first filling Uncle Shen's glass, then Shen Jincheng's, before filling his own.

"Auntie and Sister Ning shouldn't drink; this liquor has a rather high proof."

Shen Zhiyuan took a satisfied sip and nodded contentedly. He usually never got to drink; only when guests came did he have a chance.

"Right, you two shouldn't drink. Little Jiang, eat more dishes. Your Auntie started preparing this morning."

Jiang Chuan picked up a piece of steamed carp, put it in his mouth, and said ecstatically, "This is the taste! Auntie's cooking is too good!"

Du Qingshu chuckled and said, "If you like it, eat more. Come over anytime, and Auntie will cook for you."

Shen Jincheng picked up a piece with suspicion, tasted it carefully, and didn't feel anything particularly special about it.

After three rounds of drinks and five courses of food.

Mother Shen and Shen Qingning did not drink and finished eating early, sitting on the sofa watching TV.

Shen Jincheng also disliked drinking. After just one glass, and not liking being around his father, he also sat on the sofa watching TV.

Jiang Chuan's purpose was specifically to get the old man drunk. The old man had good stamina, but how could he compare to a young and vigorous lad like him?

"Uncle Shen, can you still drink more?"

Shen Zhiyuan waved his large hand, his face flushed crimson, and said, "This is nothing yet, let's continue."

"Good, we won't go home until we're drunk today."

The two drank until three in the afternoon. Jiang Chuan felt he was almost done for, but he finally got the old man talking nonsense.

Shen Zhiyuan threw his arm around his shoulder and stammered, "I... I'll tell you, the first time I met you... *hic*... we just clicked. Starting today! You are my... my brother, and I am your elder brother!!"

Jiang Chuan also threw his arm around the other's shoulder, "Okay, Big Brother! From now on, you are my Big Brother!"

"I'll take you to pay respects to Lord Guan. We will officially become sworn brothers today!"

The two stumbled into the living room and heard the TV broadcasting:

"Her pure snow-white form reflects the ice and snow of the mortal world, her faint fragrance floats as the melody flows by the river. She knows all the heroes under heaven, bowing her head to Mei Lang of Jiangzuo."

Shen Zhiyuan dragged Jiang Chuan, attempting to kowtow and swear brotherhood with Hu Ge shown on the boat on the TV. The three of them could barely hold them back.

Shen Jincheng shouted in despair, "Dad! Dad! Third Brother! Get up! Damn it! Did I just become your nephew?"

Jiang Chuan patted the second brother's shoulder and said earnestly, "From now on, we'll address each other differently. *Hic~* I... I will call you Brother, and you will call me Uncle!"