Not only Zhou Tangsi but also Zhou Tangru stood behind Old Madam Zhou.
Everyone knew exactly what Zhou Tangru's status was, which made the scene rather provocative.
If Shen Lian had been Zhou Tangsi, he wouldn't have come at all today. But his presence meant he had lost his footing after all, desperately clawing his way toward things he had once disdained.
Old Madam Zhou gave Old Master Feng a faint smile, looking as though she had a great deal to complain about.
Unlike Zhou Tangsi, who barely managed to maintain a dignified front, Zhou Tangru was perfectly at ease. He seemed oblivious to the judgmental looks around him. He leaned in and said a few words to Old Madam Zhou, then, after she nodded, respectfully withdrew to cultivate his own network of contacts.
People destined for great things don't sweat the small stuff, Shen Lian marveled.
"Grandpa Feng, this is Shen Lian." Chu Yilan led Shen Lian over by the hand, making no attempt to conceal his affection.
Shen Lian greeted him. "Hello, Grandpa Feng."
Having lived to his age and held such a high position, Feng Chunsheng could see through many things at a glance. His first impression of Shen Lian was of someone refreshing, without much murkiness to him.
A heart like that was rare.
No wonder Yilan likes him, Feng Chunsheng thought. With his temperament, he needs someone pure.
"Hello there." Feng Chunsheng greeted Shen Lian with a warm smile. His fondness for Chu Yilan extended to Shen Lian, and he added, "Have Yilan take you upstairs later. Pick something you like from my collection room. Consider it a first-meeting gift from an elder."
Put that way, Shen Lian couldn't refuse. "Thank you, then."
Old Madam Zhou was also discreetly studying Shen Lian. Like Feng Chunsheng,