SWDnovel Chapter 202 Breakthrough to the Peak of Foundation Establishment, Jiang Zhenbang's 6th Birthday
Chapter 202 Breakthrough to the Peak of Foundation Establishment, Jiang Zhenbang's 6th Birthday
Foundation Establishment Level 6... Foundation Establishment Level 7... Foundation Establishment Level 8...
His cultivation progressed rapidly without any hindrance, and he only stopped slowly when he reached the peak of the ninth level of Foundation Establishment.
Shen Yu closed his eyes, feeling the surging spiritual power within his body. His divine sense had expanded three times compared to before, and every blade of grass and every tree in the entire capital city was clearly presented in his perception.
He could "see" Jiang Xinlan tucking the children in their bedroom, he could "see" Zhao Rui instructing his team members on practicing with peach wood swords at the 749 Bureau's training ground, and he could even "see" fishing boats sailing steadily on the sea off Guangzhou, thousands of miles away.
The peak of Foundation Establishment is just one step away from the Golden Core stage.
But he wasn't in a hurry.
In the cultivation world, he had seen too many cultivators who would stop at nothing to break through their limits, ultimately dying and disappearing.
For him now, the level of cultivation is no longer important; being able to protect his family and live peacefully is the most precious thing.
Shen Yu pushed open the study door and ran into Jiang Xinlan coming out of the bedroom.
"What's wrong?" Jiang Xinlan looked at him, a hint of doubt in her eyes.
"I feel that your aura is gentler, but also... more powerful."
"You've broken through." Shen Yu smiled, reaching out to put his arm around her waist. "You've reached the peak of Foundation Establishment."
Jiang Xinlan's eyes lit up, and she tiptoed to kiss him on the cheek: "Great! I knew you were the best."
"It's nothing special." Shen Yu lowered his head and kissed her forehead, whispering, "Being able to protect you is more important than anything else."
For the next two weeks, Shen Yu completely put aside all external affairs and focused on spending time with his family at home.
I take the children to kindergarten in the morning, pick them up from school in the afternoon, and spend the evening building blocks and reading picture books with them.
Jiang Zhenbang would drag him to play two games of chess every day, and he would always deliberately lose by one or two pieces, making his father-in-law happily call his old friends every day to brag about it.
That evening, the family sat in the courtyard enjoying the cool air. Jiang Zhenbang, fanning himself with a palm-leaf fan and gazing at the stars, suddenly said, "Next month, on the fifteenth, will be my sixtieth birthday."
Shen Yu and Jiang Xinlan exchanged a glance. Jiang Zhenbang was always low-key; his fiftieth birthday was just a simple family meal, and he never liked to make a big fuss.
"Dad, how do you want to live?" Jiang Xinlan asked.
"I was originally thinking of just having a meal with my family," Jiang Zhenbang sighed.
"But my family friends and relatives all called in advance, saying they definitely wanted to come and celebrate my birthday."
The company's board members and other people in Beijing's social circles also conveyed their messages. "We can't refuse, so let's just hold one."
He looked at Shen Yu and said with a smile, "The main reason is that everyone wants to take this opportunity to meet you. In the entire capital city now, who doesn't know that the Jiang family has a Mr. Shen?"
Shen Yu smiled helplessly: "I'll do whatever you say."
"Then let's hold it at the Jiang family's private estate. Just make it lively, but don't go overboard." Jiang Zhenbang slapped his thigh and finalized the decision.
In the days that followed, the Jiang family began preparing for the birthday banquet.
Originally, only 100 people were planned to be invited, but after the news spread, more and more people tried to get involved through connections, and in the end, there were more than 300 people.
Everyone in Beijing's elite circles knew perfectly well that this was not Jiang Zhenbang's birthday banquet at all, but rather the only opportunity to get close to Mr. Shen.
Anyone who can get a word of advice from Mr. Shen at the birthday banquet is more valuable than earning hundreds of millions.
In no time, the Jiang family's doorstep was practically worn down by the crowds. Gifts of all kinds poured in, from antiques and paintings to jewelry and jade, filling the entire room.
Jiang Zhenbang looked at the gifts and had a headache: "I should have known better than to have this. There's so much stuff, I don't even have room to put it all."
Shen Yu casually picked up a jade ruyi that was displayed in a conspicuous position, glanced at it, and said, "This one is glued in, it's worthless, return it."
Jiang Zhenbang was stunned for a moment, then picked up the jade ruyi and examined it carefully: "Really? This was a gift from President Wang. He said he spent eight million to buy it at an auction."
"The cotton inside was inserted manually; you can see the texture if you shine a strong flashlight on it," Shen Yu said calmly.
Jiang Zhenbang immediately had someone bring a flashlight, and sure enough, he saw the messy artificial patterns inside. Enraged, he threw the jade ruyi aside on the spot.
"That old Wang, he actually dared to try and fool me with counterfeit goods! Never let him set foot in the Jiang family's house again!"
From then on, whenever someone sent a congratulatory gift, Jiang Zhenbang would first let Shen Yu take a look at it.
Everything that Shen Yu said was problematic was returned intact.
Those who tried to take advantage of the situation by selling counterfeit goods to make a show of their business will no longer dare to come.
Soon, it was Jiang Zhenbang's sixtieth birthday.
The Jiang family's private estate was brightly decorated, with red silk hanging all over the courtyard.
Guests began arriving as early as 8 a.m.
The manor entrance was lined with luxury cars of all kinds, from Rolls-Royce Phantoms to Bentley Mulsannes, stretching as far as the eye could see. Uniformed staff greeted guests respectfully at the entrance and guided them into the banquet hall.
Jiang Zhenbang, dressed in a tailor-made navy blue Tang suit, stood smartly at the door to greet the guests. Jiang Jianping and Su Hui also made a special trip back from Jiangcheng to help entertain the guests.
"Chairman Jiang, may your happiness be as boundless as the Eastern Sea and your longevity as enduring as the Southern Mountains!"
"Mr. Jiang, wishing you good health and a cheerful disposition!"
Bigwigs from all walks of life came forward to offer their birthday wishes and present carefully prepared gifts. Jiang Zhenbang responded to each one with a smile, but his gaze kept drifting towards the door.
He was waiting for Shen Yu.
At exactly nine o'clock, a black bulletproof SUV slowly pulled up in front of the manor.
Shen Yu got out of the car first, then went around to the other side, opened the car door, and helped Jiang Xinlan out.
Niannian, wearing a pink princess dress, and Guigui, wearing a little suit, jumped off the back seat hand in hand, blinking their eyes curiously as they watched the spectacle.
"Mr. Shen has arrived!"
Someone whispered something, and the previously noisy banquet hall instantly fell silent. Everyone turned to look at the entrance, their eyes filled with awe and anticipation.
Shen Yu wore a simple white shirt and black trousers, without any accessories, yet he exuded an otherworldly aura.
He took Jiang Xinlan's hand and walked in slowly, with the two children following obediently beside him.
Even though he was surrounded by wealthy and famous people dressed in fine clothes and adorned with jewels, everyone's eyes were involuntarily drawn to him.
"Mr. Shen!"
Those who were nearby immediately greeted him respectfully, bowing slightly, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.
Shen Yu nodded slightly in response.
Jiang Zhenbang quickly walked over, smiling, and said, "You're here? Come in and sit down, I've saved the best seats for you."