The Shen family's dinner was held in the auditorium of a private club in the capital. Although this private club is not as good as Zhong Wuwei's, it is also extremely famous in the capital circle.|
The decoration and services in the club are naturally top-notch, and the various enjoyments are enough to make people forget to leave.
As one of the most famous gold-selling caves in the capital, even with the connections and power of the Shen family, if they could book such a club for an entire night, they would never be able to get it without a few million.
This is because the person behind the club has a good relationship with the Shen family and gave him a super low discount price.
When the time hand pointed to about six o'clock in the evening, various vehicles began to park in the parking lot outside the club as usual.
It's just that unlike in the past, where luxury cars worth millions were everywhere, the cars parked outside the club today are a bit shabby in terms of value, with most of them only costing between 300,000 and 500,000.
In the meantime, there is not even one with more than one million.
However, the meaning of the license plate numbers on these vehicles is extremely surprising.
Almost all the main talkers from various ministries and commissions are here. Regardless of their relationship with the Shen family, just because of the significance of today's dinner, they will definitely not be absent.
Although there were no really big shots standing in the clouds attending the banquet, the standard of the entire banquet was already high enough.
Therefore, the security work in this club tonight is extremely strict, and some armed police officers have even been specially requested to be responsible for the safety of these big shots.
If evaluated according to the official titles in ancient times, the ministers in these ministries and commissions are basically at least high-ranking officials from the third rank or even the third rank. When it comes to external affairs, they are the governor of a province, so they have to be cautious.
The birthday dinner party started on time at 6:30, but everyone attending the dinner party obviously arrived at the club early. They greeted each other with a smile, said many untrue words, and occasionally gossiped.
It's quite a harmonious situation.
Just looking at the appearance, you can't tell from their performances who is in conflict with whom, and who is a secret ally with whom.
Without enough time and enough energy and manpower, you can never figure out the intricate relationships within the officialdom.
Different from the big shots talking and laughing in the lobby of the club, the old man from the Shen family was sitting in a lounge with a serious face at this time, and the people around him with dark faces did not dare to disturb him in the slightest.
"Grandpa, Meng Ru hasn't come back yet, do we need...an explanation?" the eldest son of the Shen family asked cautiously.
"Wait a little longer. If Mengru hasn't come by the time, it will be said that Mengru is suddenly ill, but the dinner must go on. But the matter with the Deng family may be postponed."
The old man seemed to be in a very bad mood.
"If there is really no other way...can we settle this matter with the Deng family first? As long as the Deng family nods, we can get Mengru back when the time comes. And if the worst happens,
, Not many people have met Mengru, maybe we can find someone to take her place." The eldest son of the Shen family said tentatively.
"No! There are too many people staring at us. If we really find an outsider to replace us, it is absolutely impossible not to expose the secret. And if this kind of thing is to be settled, Meng Ru must be present. What we need to do together with the Deng family is
We advance and retreat together, and we live and die together. What the Deng family values is the power and wealth we give Meng Ru. If Meng Ru is not present, the Deng family will doubt our sincerity, which is absolutely necessary."
The old man shook his head.
"Sir, Miss Mengru is back!" The middle-aged man who had been following the old man suddenly rushed in from outside the lounge and shouted with a happy face.
"Mengru is back?" The old man raised his head suddenly, and then he saw Shen Mengru, dressed in fancy clothes, appearing at the door of the lounge.
It's just that the indifferent expression makes her beauty less beautiful, which makes people feel uncomfortable looking at her.
"Okay! Okay! Just come back!" The old man kept nodding. The big stone in his heart finally fell to the ground. He stood up and said with high spirits: "It's almost time. Get ready and let the dinner begin. Bar."
After saying that, the old man greeted Shen Mengru with a smile, but just as he left the lounge, he saw Qin Anle accompanying Shen Mengru, and his face suddenly darkened again.
There is still no news about the two people he sent to follow. The old man always felt that there was something wrong with this, but time was tight and there was no time for him to continue thinking too carefully. He could only think of getting over today's matter as soon as possible. Say it again.
As long as we can settle it today, anything else doesn't matter.
"Mengru, your birthday banquet will start soon. When the time comes, follow grandpa on the stage to say a few words." The old man did not look at Qin Anle again, but said to Shen Mengru with a smile.
Shen Mengru sneered, but unexpectedly nodded.
The old man smiled with satisfaction and said: "Yes, as a member of the Shen family, you must have the consciousness to sacrifice for the family. Don't worry, as long as this is done well, not only can your parents be hanged back in the ancestral hall, the Shen family We will also give you enough compensation, and you will have endless wealth and honor for the rest of your life, and a social status that is superior to others. In short, your future will be spent in getting and asking."
"Do you think I need these?" Shen Mengru looked at the old man slightly mockingly and smiled contemptuously.
"Need, of course it is necessary! In this life, the most basic need for people is to maintain survival. Once basic survival is maintained, they will begin to desire a better life. To put it bluntly, material is the first element that people pursue. The so-called spirit All pursuits must be based on good material foundation." The old man nodded affirmatively.
"Perhaps it is because of your thoughts that the entire Shen family has become so cold and heartless." Shen Mengru did not argue, but said calmly.
"There is nothing wrong with indifference. The winners are princes and the losers are bandits. After a few years, what people will remember are only those true brilliance and long-standing marks. No one will care about who is ruthless and unjust, and who is charitable. Mengru, you I'm still young and too naive."
As the old man spoke, he had already led Shen Mengru to the birthday banquet hall, and then walked towards the stage in front of the hall.
Qin Anle stopped and did not follow. Instead, he looked around anxiously, hoping to find his brother nearby. Because according to what Shen Mengru said to him at the beginning, it would be his turn after a while. By the time Shen Mengru spoke, the two of them would begin to really face tremendous pressure.
He desperately wanted support and encouragement from his brother.
But after looking around, I could only be disappointed.
"Everyone, thank you for your support and taking time out of your busy schedule to attend my granddaughter's birthday party. It has really given our Shen family a great deal of honor. Old man, on behalf of the Shen family, I would like to express my gratitude to you all."
The old man took Shen Mengru to the stage and spoke softly with the microphone.