The old lady doted on Zanzan, who was a spitting image of Shen Chi Yan in his youth, making her fondle him endlessly.
No, Zanzan was even more likable than Shen Chi Yan as a child.
Shen Chi Yan had rarely smiled since birth, his small face remarkably mature and calm. When others tried to amuse him, he always wore an expression that said, "Don't bother me."
Zanzan, however, was different. He would interact with people with a smile, and when he laughed, he was exceptionally cute. Even the hardest hearts would melt at the sight of him.
When the old lady came to Xiangshan Yue, Zhang Qiaoqiao, fearing she couldn't manage Zanzan alone, immediately notified Shen Chi Yan.
Shen Chi Yan was about to meet a very important business partner. Upon hearing that the old lady was taking Zanzan away, he canceled all his appointments and returned home.
"How can you, a grown man, take care of Zanzan? What if something happens to him? How will you explain it to Nian Nian?"
Shen Chi Yan exploded at these words, "He lived with me for a week without any problems, and he won't have any in the future. Besides, even if something were to happen to him, I have no need to explain myself to Song Qi Nian."
Zanzan sensed that the adults were arguing. Especially seeing Shen Chi Yan's darkened face, he reached out his small hand towards him, "Daddy..."
The old lady was quite shocked to hear Zanzan call Shen Chi Yan "Daddy."
Shen Chi Yan wanted to hold Zanzan, but he didn't want others to see how much he cared for the child. So, with a cold face, he didn't look at Zanzan. Instead, he said to the old lady, "Today, forget about you coming. Even if the Jade Emperor himself came, he wouldn't be able to take this little guy away. You want them to reunite as a family, but I don't have that kind of kindness."
Seeing that Shen Chi Yan showed no signs of compromise, the old lady couldn't say much more. She couldn't forcibly take the child away, and judging by the situation, Shen Chi Yan didn't seem as disgusted with Zanzan as she had imagined.
"Fine. Since you won't listen to me, I won't bother with you anymore. You're on your own. Qin Qin, Huan Ling, let's go!"
Shen Ke Qin and Shen Huan Ling's expressions were less than pleasant.
Shen Ke Qin actually hoped Zanzan would stay at the old mansion, where he would be more comfortable and safe with his grandmother and the household staff.
Shen Huan Ling's intention, however, was for the old lady to persuade Shen Chi Yan to let her take the child away, after which she would find a way to kill him.
Seeing her plan fail, Shen Huan Ling anxiously asked, "Grandma, aren't we taking Zanzan with us?"
"No! And we can't take him!"
Moreover, it wasn't the right time.
The old lady had a question in her heart that she needed to confirm.
Upon returning home, the old lady immediately made a phone call, "Help me check the DNA of A Yan and Zanzan, and also Zanzan and Li Jun Shen!"
Meanwhile, at Xiangshan Yue, after the old lady left, Shen Chi Yan's expression remained grim. Zanzan dared not approach him, only watching him from afar with a pitiful look.
Shen Chi Yan was in a bad mood because he thought the old lady was sent by Song Qi Nian as a negotiator.
Song Qi Nian, that woman, had disappointed Grandma's expectations, and she still dared to go to Grandma.
Now, realizing that Song Qi Nian and Grandma hadn't even met, and after hearing Zhang Qiaoqiao's words, Shen Chi Yan's dark eyes flickered slightly. "You said Grandma asked Zanzan to call her Great-Grandma?"
"Yes, and the old lady likes Zanzan very much, and Zanzan likes the old lady very much too."
Shen Chi Yan glanced at Zanzan and then said to Zhang Qiaoqiao, "Give him to me!"
Zhang Qiaoqiao handed Zanzan to Shen Chi Yan. After holding him, Shen Chi Yan looked at him intently, his mind replaying Zhang Qiaoqiao's words.
Although the old lady was desperate for a great-grandchild, she wouldn't just accept anyone's child.
Logically, the old lady hadn't recognized Li Jun Shen as part of the Shen family, and Song Qi Nian was not a daughter-in-law of the Shen family. Their child, the old lady shouldn't have accepted.
But the old lady's attitude towards Zanzan was too strange.
Furthermore, it had been a week. Although Li Jun Shen occasionally asked about the child, he hadn't truly intended to take Zanzan back. So...
As a thought flashed through Shen Chi Yan's mind, he suddenly stood up and asked Zhang Qiaoqiao and the nanny, "Do I look alike to this little guy?"
Zhang Qiaoqiao looked back and forth between Zanzan and Shen Chi Yan, then nodded, "Quite alike. If you took Zanzan out, many people would say you are father and son."
The nanny beside them nodded in agreement, "Yes, when I first came, I really thought you were father and son."
Shen Chi Yan looked at Zanzan, his chest suddenly pounding. The mere thought of the possibility made him feel a rush of excitement.
He didn't say anything in front of Zanzan. As soon as he returned to his room, he immediately made a phone call.
He didn't tell anyone else because he feared it would be a false hope.
The DNA test required time. While Shen Chi Yan was waiting for the results, Shen Yu Shu's birthday banquet arrived.
Shen Yu Shu now was not the Shen Yu Shu of the past. He had invited Shen Chi Yan, who initially didn't want to go, as their friendship wasn't very deep.
However, upon hearing that Li Jun Shen would be attending, Shen Chi Yan decided to go.
Although he didn't want to see Li Jun Shen, he still wanted to extract some information from him.
Knowing that Li Jun Shen would be attending with Song Qi Nian, Shen Chi Yan, to avoid being outdone, also brought a beautiful and intellectual female companion.
This companion was the daughter of one of Shen Chi Yan's business partners. She was tall and beautiful, and stood perfectly with Shen Chi Yan.
The moment they arrived, they instantly attracted a lot of attention.
Shen Chi Yan had attended very few gatherings in the past two years, and even when he deigned to show up, he never brought a female companion.
This was the first time he brought a female companion to a gathering, leading everyone to speculate if he was close to getting married.
As soon as Shen Chi Yan entered, he had been looking for Song Qi Nian. However, Li Jun Shen's car had encountered a minor accident on the way, causing a delay. By the time they reached the banquet hall, most of the guests had already arrived.
At the entrance, Li Jun Shen had taken Song Qi Nian's hand and linked it with his arm, gently reassuring her, "Don't be nervous, I'm here for you."
Song Qi Nian smiled slightly and nodded softly.
Song Qi Nian followed Li Jun Shen into the hall. As soon as they entered, she saw many familiar faces, including the most popular stars of the moment and many influential figures.
She hadn't expected Shen Yu Shu to be able to invite so many people. It was clear he was no longer the Shen Yu Shu of the past.
"Nian Nian..."
Shen Yu Shu walked towards Song Qi Nian excitedly. "I didn't expect you to actually come. Are you doing well?"
Song Qi Nian nodded, "Very well."
Shen Yu Shu was genuinely happy to hear Song Qi Nian speak, and that her voice was so clear and pleasant. "It's wonderful that you can speak. Heaven truly rewards the kind."
Song Qi Nian smiled slightly and handed the gift in her hand to Shen Yu Shu. "Happy birthday."
"Thank you, thank you... Your presence alone makes me very happy."
Despite his words, Shen Yu Shu accepted the gift and then said gratefully to Li Jun Shen, "Mr. Li, thank you for bringing Nian Nian here."
Li Jun Shen revealed his usual gentle and jade-like smile. "Mr. Shen and Nian Nian are good friends. Nian Nian heard it was your birthday today and said she wanted to come with me to wish you. I'm actually a little jealous of your friendship."