Shen Lang and Wolong exchanged glances at Song Shadao's words, then chuckled indifferently.
Seeing their relaxed demeanor, Song Shadao's admiration for the two youths grew even further.
After half an hour of casual conversation among the three, Song Shadao led them to Song Qingyi's residence.
Upon arrival, Shen Lang and Wolong found Song Qingyi arranging flowers indoors.
"Shen Lang, you're here?"
Upon seeing her son, Song Qingyi set down her shears and flowers, her face alight with an ineffable joy.
"Mom, are you feeling better now?"
Seeing Song Qingyi's rosy complexion, Shen Lang knew she was well but still asked out of concern.
"I've been fine for a long time."
Song Qingyi, in high spirits, said, "Seeing you arrive, I would feel cured of all ailments even if I were unwell."
Speaking of which, Song Qingyi looked at Wolong beside Shen Lang and smiled, "Shen Lang, why don't you introduce your friend to your mother?"
Hearing this, Shen Lang smiled, "Mom, this is my junior brother, Wolong. The kind of close that's more than brothers."
"Wolong?"
Song Qingyi looked at Wolong's mixed-race face, a blend of Eastern and Western features, and smiled, "Your face greatly resembles that of an old friend of mine."
"Haha, really?"
Wolong chuckled and replied, "Mixed-race faces are all like mine; it's not surprising we resemble each other."
"Alright, let's not dwell on that. Since you're Shen Lang's junior brother, you're also half my son. Come visit often with Shen Lang and treat this place as your own home."
Song Qingyi smiled and added, "I'm also very happy when you visit me often."
"Certainly, Madam. I will definitely come often with my senior brother."
Wolong said with a smile.
Inwardly, Wolong praised, this Madam Shen is not only beautiful but also possesses an extraordinary aura.
However, only such a woman could be worthy of being Song Shadao's sister and Shen Tianjun's wife.
Truth be told, upon meeting Song Shadao and Song Qingyi, Wolong began to wonder what Shen Tianjun was truly like.
Shen Tianjun, a powerhouse who once single-handedly suppressed the entire world, suffocating even the strongest globally. Undoubtedly, he was the most formidable person on earth, and naturally, Wolong wished to witness him.
Perhaps as if answering Wolong's thoughts, in the very next second, a tall, imposing man in a white suit, with immaculately neat hair and a clean-shaven face, walked in. He was handsome and dashing.
The moment he entered, the air in the room seemed to transform.
"Shen Tianjun?"
Seeing the man, Song Qingyi's face was filled with shock. "Why are you here?"
"What do you mean, 'Why am I here?'"
Shen Tianjun smiled. "My wife, my son, and my junior brother are here. How can I be considered an outsider?"
"Shen Tianjun, listen carefully. There is no wife, no son, and no junior brother of yours here. You are an outsider."
Song Qingyi looked at Shen Tianjun coldly and said, "If you know what's good for you, leave now."
"You know me; I've always been someone who doesn't know when to quit."
Shen Tianjun showed no intention of leaving. He smiled at everyone in the room and walked directly to Shen Lang, saying, "You managed to defeat the Seven Seas Dragon King. Well done. You have your father's youthful spirit."
"You know about that too?"
Upon hearing Shen Tianjun's words, Shen Lang was greatly surprised. "Were you secretly observing at the time?"
"Haha, if I had to personally observe such matters, I'd be busy to death."
Shen Tianjun explained, "Your father has many ears, many eyes, and many heads. People will listen and report things to me, see things and tell me, and some will even do things for me."
"Alas..."
As he spoke, Shen Tianjun's smile gradually faded, replaced by a hint of sadness. "No matter how much I do, I cannot make up for your lack of childhood. I am not a very responsible father, but I will give you more in the future."
"Shen Lang, there's a reception tonight hosted by Nanguo Group. Take one of your women with you."
Shen Tianjun handed Shen Lang an invitation. "Nanguo Technology is currently the largest internet technology company in Longguo, ranking among the top ten globally. Its boss, Tang Jun, is known as a self-made internet genius. However, no one knows that I hold seventy percent of Nanguo Technology's shares; I am the true owner of this company."
"Tonight at the reception, Tang Jun will publicly announce this, and you will become the boss of Nanguo Technology, with a net worth of ten trillion from then on."
"What?"
Hearing Shen Tianjun's words, not only Shen Lang was stunned, but even Song Shadao and Song Qingyi looked incredulous. No one had expected that the renowned internet genius Tang Jun had someone behind him, and that person was Shen Tianjun.
Had Shen Tianjun truly been in decline all these years, merely wasting his time?
"Dad..."
Shen Lang stood frozen, completely at a loss for words.
"Haha, Nanguo Group is just one of my assets. Honestly, I haven't even paid much attention to it. It should be good for you to practice with."
Shen Tianjun patted Shen Lang's shoulder and said, "Shen Lang, go. Don't disappoint me. Tell the world that Shen Tianjun's son will only surpass his father."
"Kid, you absolutely must not tell me you're refusing. If you refuse, it means you haven't forgiven your father and no longer recognize him."
Faced with Shen Tianjun's skillful moral leverage, Shen Lang could only accept the invitation, smiling, "Alright, since you insist on giving it to me, I'll take it. But don't blame me if you go bankrupt later."
"Don't worry, play as much as you want. Any losses or bankruptcies will be on me."
Shen Tianjun greatly appreciated Shen Lang's forthright attitude and smiled. "Seeing you now reminds me of my younger self. I can't help but be happy. Go ahead and enjoy yourself. No matter what happens, your father will back you up."
With that, Shen Tianjun glanced at Song Shadao and Song Qingyi, a trace of sadness in his eyes for the once beloved woman and best brother who had become so estranged. He shook his head and turned to leave.
Shen Lang, holding the invitation, stood frozen for a long time, unable to react. When he finally came to his senses, he began to ponder over who to invite to accompany him.
However, his deliberation lasted less than two seconds. Shen Lang quickly found his answer: of course, he would invite his woman.
Who was his woman now? Undoubtedly, it was Gu Qinghan, who was carrying his child and whom he deeply cherished.
And so, Shen Lang made a phone call to inform Gu Qinghan, who readily agreed.
However, the night was clearly not going to be as peaceful.