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

Chapter 379 Eat together

After the court hearing, Chi Yu was surrounded by relatives and friends.

Everyone congratulated her:
"Congratulations! You've personally sent the bad guy to jail!"

"Thirteen years and six months, although that's a short time, it's enough to give Chen Jiazhi a hard time!"

"Yu Yu, forget all the hardships and unhappiness of the past. From now on, your life will only be as smooth as today's court hearing!"

"..."

A flood of kind words poured in, and Chi Yu accepted everyone's blessings with a smile: "Thank you, thank you everyone."

As soon as she left the courthouse, the reporters and media saw Chi Yu and approached her again with microphones and cameras to interview her about her feelings and emotions at that moment.

Chi Yu looked at the camera with a smile, making no attempt to hide her satisfaction with the court's verdict.

Facing numerous media interviews, Chi Yu showed no stage fright whatsoever, answering each reporter's question with grace and poise.

The court hearing lasted all morning.

Mr. Su had booked a table at the hotel well in advance. He waved his hand, like a general who had won a battle, and generously invited everyone to dine at the nearest Starry Night Hotel.

Su's father spoke in a loud voice, smiling at everyone: "Thank you all for coming to listen to the proceedings today. Thank you all for your support and concern for Chi Yu. To celebrate the court's verdict today, I have booked twelve tables in the lobby of the Starry Sky Hotel and would like to invite you all to have a casual meal together!"

One of the reporters, quick-witted as ever, immediately asked with a smile, "Mr. Su, can we go too?"

“Sure! Anyone here can!” Mr. Su readily agreed, as that was exactly what he meant.

Although there were many people present, he estimated that, based on the seating arrangement in the courtroom, there were about seventy or eighty people present, including reporters.

He booked twelve tables, which was more than enough.

The reporter was surprised to find that his guess was actually true; Mr. Su really was going to host a banquet for everyone present!

This was the first time he had encountered something like this in all his years as a reporter!
His eyes lit up, and he immediately smiled and said, "Thank you, President Su! Then we won't stand on ceremony!"

"There are twelve tables, and everyone here will have a table! Go over there now and give us Chi Yu's name to go in and eat!" Father Su raised his voice and gave the address of the Yuelai Hotel, which was two kilometers away from the courthouse.

The passersby who had already walked down the steps stopped in surprise after hearing what Su's father said.

The quick-witted and socially adept young man couldn't help but thank Su's father:

"Thank you, Mr. Su! Then we won't stand on ceremony!"

"Thank you, Mr. Su!"

"Thank you, Mr. Su!"

One after another, words of thanks rose and fell, and Su's father, who was usually not good with words, was all smiles.

The verdict was delivered in court today without any delay, which undoubtedly relieved the entire Su family of a weight that had been hanging over their hearts.

Mr. Su was in a great mood and even joked with the group of young people, saying, "Don't rush to thank me. I forgot to mention that only those who support Chi Yu can come to eat today. If you support Chen Jiazhi, then you can't."

"……puff!"

"How could anyone possibly support Chen Jiazhi!"

One of the young men raised his hand and said, "May I ask if Mr. Su, is Su Sheng Group still hiring? I'm a recent graduate! I urgently need a job! Please give me a chance to work like a slave for the company!"

When the people around him heard him say this, they thought he was joking and immediately burst into laughter.

Mr. Su gave him a serious look: "Did you bring your resume?" "Yes, yes!" The young man quickly stepped forward and took out a file folder from his backpack, which contained his resume that he had prepared in advance.

Mr. Su reached out and took it: "If you meet the recruitment requirements, my assistant will contact you."

The boy blushed with excitement: "Thank you! Thank you, President Su!"

Just as everyone's attention was drawn to Su's father, Shen Yanzhi quietly walked up to Chi Yu and brushed past her, saying, "Congratulations, I'm leaving now."

"Ok?"

Chi Yu was taken aback. Looking at Shen Yanzhi's tall and slender figure, her hands moved faster than her brain reacted. She reached out and grabbed the hem of Shen Yanzhi's clothes, quickly catching up with him: "Aren't you going to eat with me?"

The tugging sensation from his clothes made Shen Yanzhi slow his pace. He lowered his head and asked, "Should I go too?"

“My dad booked twelve tables, including yours, of course.” Chi Yu thought of how Shen Yanzhi used to eat at the company cafeteria when he was working, and wondered where he ate now that he had left the company.

Shen Yanzhi pursed his lips slightly. Despite his aloof expression, his words sounded pitiful, and he said in a weak tone, "I'm not used to eating at the same table with strangers."

It’s no big deal.

Is that why Shen Yanzhi is going to run away before even eating?

Chi Yu was genuinely surprised, but after glancing at Shen Yanzhi's outstanding appearance, Chi Yu instantly understood. It wasn't that he was uncomfortable, but rather that he disliked trouble.

Chi Yu said, "Then you can sit next to me later."

We can't just stand by and watch Shen Yanzhi go back without even eating.

The man who had just said he was leaving agreed without hesitation after hearing Chi Yu's words, saying with a reserved air, "Okay."

The Yuelai Hotel is only two kilometers away from the courthouse.

Whether you drive yourself, take a taxi, or even just scan a QR code to ride a shared bike outside the courthouse, it's all very convenient.

A large group of people set off in a grand procession.

Su's mother had known about Su's father's decision for a long time and supported it.

She didn't quite understand why Su's father had booked several more tables until she saw him deliberately walk around to the parents who were looking for their relatives and say something before getting into the car. Then she instantly understood.

The parents searching for their children have come from all over the country, and some have even been traveling for years, all in an effort to find their sons and daughters.

They came to the court today because they learned about Chi Yu's story online and knew that Chi Yu and Chen Jiazhi's case was very popular online. They wanted to ride the wave of popularity and increase the exposure of their missing persons plaque.

When Su's mother saw them, she remembered that she and Su's father had also been among these parents searching for their relatives, and she couldn't help but shed tears.

Chi Yu noticed that Su's mother seemed a little down and asked with concern, "Mom, what's wrong?"

“I’m looking at your dad,” Su’s mother gestured.

Chi Yu turned her head and saw that Su's father was talking to a group of people. These parents who were looking for their relatives were easy to identify. They not only held plaques for looking for their relatives, but even the clothes they wore had missing person notices printed on them.

Chi Yu understood: "Is Dad inviting them to eat at the hotel as well?"

"Yes." Su's mother nodded, wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes. She couldn't help but reach out and hug Chi Yu. "Your father and I were once among these parents searching for their children. Thank goodness you came back, otherwise..."

However, even though Chi Yu has returned, there are still countless others like Chi Yu who have not returned.

(End of this chapter)