When Shen Can and Shen Zhuo returned home, they found that guests had already arrived. It was Shen Mother Liu Yuwen's older brother, Liu Yuming—their uncle.
Since Liu Yuwen's birthday was only a few days away, Liu Yuming and his family always returned to A City early around this time each year. One reason was to handle several joint projects in A City, and the other was to celebrate Liu Yuwen's birthday.
Su Nanxing and Lu Shao were also there today. They had come specifically to meet Liu Yuming before having dinner together.
As soon as Shen Can returned, he went to sit off to the side. He watched Liu Yuming talk nonstop with Su Nanxing and Lu Shao.
Shen Zhuo looked toward where Shen Can was sitting, then at the uncle who had come today. His great-uncle had clearly seen them come in, so why had he not greeted them?
Forget it. He was a child, so he should take the initiative. With that thought, Shen Zhuo ran over to Liu Yuming and obediently greeted him, "Hello, Great-Uncle."
But Liu Yuming merely said indifferently, "Hello, Xiao Zhuo." He did not even turn to look at Shen Zhuo before continuing to discuss business matters with Su Nanxing and Lu Shao.
Even Su Nanxing's expression darkened a little. Xiao Zhuo had greeted him, yet he had not even looked at him or smiled before continuing their conversation. How could that possibly leave a good impression?
No, this was his first time meeting Xiao Zhuo. Xiao Zhuo was his eldest nephew's son. How could he have such an attitude? Su Nanxing truly could not understand it.
Lu Shao also felt that something was off. He did not understand why the conversation had ended after just one "Hello, Xiao Zhuo."
Shouldn't a normal