After her identity was stolen, she lived in the short-lived villain's phone.

Chapter 361 Eating Together (Two Chapters Combined)

Not only Chi Yu found it a coincidence, but the Su family members were also surprised to run into Shen Yanzhi here.

Su Chengyan looked at him and asked, "Yanzhi, did you come alone? Didn't you bring an assistant?"

"No, it's a private matter." Shen Yanzhi called out "Brother Yan" and then politely greeted Su's parents.

Given that Shen Yanzhi had personally visited them last time and later risked his life to rescue Chi Yu from the river, Su's parents liked him very much and were curious to know what he had come for today.

“I was maliciously slandered online a few days ago. Today, the police notified me that they have arrested the person and asked me to come and see,” Shen Yanzhi said.

Upon hearing this, Chi Yu and Su Chengyan exclaimed in unison, "Feng Jingge has been arrested?"

"Hmm." Shen Yanzhi nodded, and then briefly recounted what had happened in the past two days.

Actually, he was arrested the day before yesterday. The Feng family has been trying to use their connections to smooth things over, and they even went to Old Master Shen.

Yesterday, Old Master Shen even specially invited Shen Yanzhi back to the old house for dinner to speak well of Feng Jinge and hope that Shen Yanzhi could resolve the matter peacefully. However, Shen Yanzhi coldly refused.

Today, the police called Shen Yanzhi and asked him to come to the police station. Both the Feng and Wen families were there, and both families wanted to settle the matter privately. Before Shen Yanzhi even arrived, the two families were already arguing in the office, each trying to shift the blame onto the other's daughter.

However, Shen Yanzhi had no intention of settling things privately with them. He simply said, "Let's proceed according to legal procedures."

One sentence left both families speechless.

“If we follow the legal procedures, it’s possible. But I imagine both families will harbor a lot of resentment,” Su Chengyan said. “Feng Jingge and Wen Lanzhi’s marketing strategy of first suppressing and then praising has completely controlled the netizens’ psychological journey. The Feng and Wen families haven’t gained any benefit; on the contrary, it has greatly boosted the reputation and sales of your Shen family.”

The Shen family reaped the benefits of this marketing campaign, but Shen Yanzhi turned around and sent Feng Jingge and Wen Lan to the police station. If word got out, it wouldn't sound good.

"The revenue generated from this surge in traffic will be donated entirely by the Shen family to the Yuan Yuan Man Foundation," Shen Yanzhi said, looking at Su's mother.

When he said this, Su's mother was stunned.

Donating again?
Shen Yan had just donated his bravery award to her foundation not long ago, and now, just a few days later, he's planning to donate again?

Moreover, judging from what Su Chengyan and the others said, it seems that the bonus that the Shen family received this time was not a small amount.

Su Chengyan's brow twitched. So much profit, and Shen Yanzhi just donated it like that?
“Your shareholders might come after you,” he said jokingly.

Shen Yanzhi had his own reasons.

Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it; this is a principle that even elementary school students know.

If Shen's marketing campaign this time is perfectly timed and executed, then it will be an invaluable stroke of luck for Shen.

However, it is not.

It was deliberately marketed by someone with ulterior motives.

If he chooses to settle the matter between Feng Jingge and Wen Lan privately today and doesn't pursue their responsibilities, even if the Feng and Wen families don't expose it, if someone with ulterior motives finds out later and maliciously fabricates and exposes it online, the netizens who discover they've been deceived will definitely be furious. By then, it will be too late for the Shen family to say anything.

The fact that they are not choosing to settle things privately with Feng Jingge and Wen Lan is also a way of showing that the Shen family knows nothing about marketing and is not an accomplice of them.

The immense wealth seems great now, but it could become a hot potato once things go wrong.

Seeing that Shen Yanzhi was confident, the Su family didn't say anything more.

"As long as you know what's going on," Su Chengyan said, placing his hand on Shen Yanzhi's shoulder and patting him gently.

His action drew Chi Yu's gaze, which fell on Shen Yanzhi's shoulder.

For a fleeting moment, Chi Yuzhen wished she were the one making that gesture!
Shen Yanzhi, who was originally talking to Su Chengyan, was suddenly attracted by the burning passion in Chi Yu's eyes. He turned his head slightly and his peripheral vision fell on the fair-skinned and beautiful phone spirit.

Upon realizing what she was looking at, a strange light flashed across Shen Yanzhi's eyes.

"Alright, we'll be going now." Su Chengyan withdrew his hand, realizing it was getting late, and quickly said goodbye to Shen Yanzhi.

Shen Yanzhi nodded slightly and stood there watching the Su family members get into the car.

Chi Yu glanced at Shen Yanzhi, whose posture was as upright as a pine tree, like a graceful and straight little poplar.

"Huh? They're leaving already?" Seeing everyone get into the car, Su Muyang, who hadn't said a word the whole time, became the most confused one. He opened the car door and subconsciously said, "Aren't you going to invite Brother Yan to have dinner with us? I see he has dark circles under his eyes and looks much more haggard than when I saw him a while ago."

Dark circles under the eyes?
Looking haggard?

Upon hearing this, Su Chengyan, who had already opened the car door and sat in the driver's seat, seemed to have triggered some key word. He immediately rolled down the car window and turned his head to look out the window.

Shen Yanzhi remained standing, seemingly intending to wait until they left before departing.

Actually, when Su Chengyan was chatting with Shen Yanzhi just now, he didn't notice anything wrong with Shen Yanzhi. But perhaps because of Su Muyang's words, he now felt that Shen Yanzhi was all alone and looked lonely.

In contrast to the lively and joyful atmosphere of his family filling the car to capacity, Shen Yanzhi, alone in the autumn wind, appeared cold and lonely.

Su Chengyan didn't know what kind of look Su Muyang was giving him, but he had to look several times before he could barely make out a hint of loneliness in Shen Yanzhi's slightly drooping eyes. "Why don't you ask Yanzhi if he's eaten? It's not easy to run into him, and you two are such good friends, it's a rare opportunity." Su's mother said reluctantly, but she didn't forget to ask Chi Yu's opinion: "Yu Yu, what do you think?"

"Sure, sure," Chi Yu replied quickly.

Actually, Chi Yu had this thought in her mind when Shen Yanzhi called her over.

If she were alone on the street and met Shen Yanzhi, she would definitely choose to go with him, making up any excuse, whether it's having a meal or sitting in a coffee shop.

However, considering that the Su family was nearby, and that Su's mother had just said that it was rare for the family to eat out, Chi Yu didn't say anything.

Now that they have this idea themselves, Chi Yu naturally agrees.

Upon hearing this, Su Chengyan immediately said to Shen Yanzhi, "Yanzhi, have you eaten yet? Come on, let's go eat together."

"This... isn't good." Shen Yanzhi looked at the family, then glanced down at his empty hands.

"There's nothing to be embarrassed about. We'll just grab something to eat outside. Let's walk around. We're all family, no need to be so formal." Su Chengyan didn't give him a chance to refuse. He was still thinking about what Su Muyang had just said. He couldn't see clearly in the car right now, but he would take a closer look when they got to the restaurant to see if Shen Yanzhi had developed dark circles under his eyes or looked haggard!
"Then I'll excuse you."

Shen Yanzhi appeared honest and unassuming, unable to refuse such hospitality.

……

Shen Yanzhi drove himself to the police station, which actually made things more convenient for him.

Su Chengyan drove ahead, while Shen Yanzhi followed behind in his own car.

The group arrived at the dining place, which was a high-end Chinese restaurant.

It's almost lunchtime, the busiest time of day for the restaurant.

Inside the luxuriously decorated and brightly lit hall, guests thronged the tables, and the dishes were steaming hot, filling the air with an enticing aroma.

As soon as the group entered, the waiter saw Su Chengyan and his entourage at the head of the group and immediately stepped forward to lead them to a private room: "Mr. Su, this way please."

Seeing their familiar manner, Chi Yu was somewhat surprised.

Su Muyang noticed Chi Yu's expression and offered to explain: "This is a restaurant owned by my uncle and his family. No matter when you come, they always reserve a private room for their own family. It's lunchtime now, and any restaurant with good food will have a queue, no matter where you go, unless you make a reservation in advance. Coming here is much more convenient; you can directly get a deluxe private room. Of course, the food is also very good."

Chi Yu nodded in understanding: "I see."

No wonder she noticed that the waiter seemed to know Su Chengyan and his group.

As she walked through the corridor, Chi Yu unconsciously slowed her pace to avoid others. By the time she realized it, Su Muyang had already walked ahead of her, while she and Shen Yanzhi were walking together.

Shen Yanzhi appeared calm and composed, as if he had been waiting for this opportunity to walk side by side for a long time. He asked in a low voice, "How do you feel after returning to the Su family?"

He deliberately lowered his voice, using a volume that only the two of them could hear.

This was also the first time Chi Yu and Su Yu had a chance to talk alone since Chi Yu returned to the Su family and left aside Shen Yanzhi's drunkenness at the last banquet.

His voice was as clear and crisp as ever, like fine jade or glass, but Chi Yu seemed to hear a hint of concern in it.

It's as if he could take her home if she just said something negative.

This reflects his previous attitude towards maintaining his phone.

These past few days, Chi Yu hasn't really felt like she's separated from Shen Yanzhi.

The moment Chi Yu heard those words, she suddenly realized clearly that she and he had broken up. She was no longer the little dough figure in her phone, and she could no longer accompany him to and from get off work every day.

Chi Yu nodded, hands in her pockets: "It's great. My dad, mom, and brother are all very good to me."

Shen Yanzhi hummed in agreement; he had figured it out.

During their several meetings, the Su family paid close attention to Chi Yu.

Especially Su Chengyan, who racked his brains to find all sorts of excuses to meet Chi Yu, whom he had seen on his phone.

Aside from the recent instances of him inexplicably sending him supplements, Su Chengyan is definitely a good older brother.

"Why are you two walking so slowly?" Su Muyang realized his sister was missing as he walked. He turned around and saw that they had already reached the door of the private room, while Chi Yu and Shen Yanzhi were still two miles away, leisurely whispering to each other.

He stood at the doorway and waved, "Quick, quick, let's order! Everyone, order one of your favorite dishes!"

　Facing Su Chengyan's scrutinizing gaze, the man, looking desolate in the autumn wind (with honest eyes downcast): Brother-in-law, you know, I've never had a wife since I was a child...

　　P.S.: Goodnight.

　　(End of this chapter)