On one side was the old man's cold face, and on the other side was Bai Lu crying bitterly. Tang Jingyuan was very annoyed.

"Lin Tao, come in and send Bai Lu back first."

In front of Bai Lu, Tang Jingyuan didn't want to discuss her stay or departure with his family.

He looked up at Lu Anning with some disappointment. He had thought that she was his wife and should be the one who understood him the most, but he didn't expect that she didn't even have the most basic trust in him.

He had explained to Lu An Ning the scene at the auction entrance that night, but she was making a fuss about it.

Lin Tao came in and sensed the tense atmosphere. He didn't dare to breathe. He took Bai Lu out under pressure and closed the door. This made the already low pressure in the box even more depressing.

"Grandpa, I've already explained Bai Lu's situation to An Ning. I also told you I'll handle it. Those reporters are just making up stories. You're the people closest to me, so why don't you believe me?"

"If you've done everything perfectly, how could someone take advantage of you? JK's stock price has already been affected by this incident. Shouldn't you reflect on whether you've been too trusting of Bai Lu? You're already married, is it appropriate for you to have a young girl around?"

"Grandpa, do you know that I listened to An Ning and arranged for her to intern at a subsidiary company? But within a few days, she almost got into trouble at a drinking party. Bai Yue died for me, and I couldn't let his sister get hurt. This is my responsibility!"

Tang Jingyuan is responsible and stubborn, and he never changes his mind easily.

The word "responsibility" made Lu An Ning hold back all his rebuttals.

He only remembered his responsibility towards Bai Lu, and he himself was just a flash marriage partner to deal with the Pei family.

Lu Anning held the teacup and listened quietly to Tang Jingyuan's words without saying a word.

Elder Tang couldn't bear to listen any longer. "You are An Ning's husband first, that's what matters most. Besides, what's wrong with me sending her abroad? If she doesn't want to, she can always choose someone from a good family and marry him, so she can have no worries about food and clothing. Wouldn't it be a loss for her to let your second uncle adopt her as his goddaughter?"

Tang Jingyuan frowned. "My second uncle adopted her as his goddaughter, and I have no objection. I also agree with the Tang family preparing a dowry for her. However, we can't force a marriage on her. If she doesn't like his good family background, won't this waste her life? Grandpa, didn't you also tell Tang Ran to follow her heart and find someone she likes? Why are you forcing a marriage on Bai Lu?"

The old man was completely enraged and slammed his palm on the table, splashing tea everywhere, which scared Lu An Ning. She had never seen the old man so angry.

"She was the one who got restless first. You were so smart before, how come you can't see it now?"

"It takes two to tango. I was taught by you, so can't you have a little faith in me? I only treat her as a sister, how could I possibly have feelings for her? An Ning doesn't believe me, and neither do you. She only admires and respects me as a sister would a brother. I will slowly make her understand."

Tang Jingyuan looked at Lu Anning again: "Anning, we have experienced life and death together. I still say the same thing, I hope you can trust me a little more. I can handle this matter myself, there is no need for you to interfere. Grandpa, I don't want you to put pressure on Bai Lu alone anymore. Don't let me feel guilty about the Bai family for the rest of my life!"

Tang Jingyuan didn't stay for dinner. After saying this, he turned around and left. When he left, he looked back at Lu Anning.

This glance contained too many complicated emotions, and Lu Anning almost thought that he was really wrong.

But at today's dinner, she didn't do anything from beginning to end.

Why should she take the blame?

Tang Jingyuan kept saying that he didn't trust him enough, but how could his doubts about himself just now be considered trust?

Thinking of this, Lu An Ning couldn't help but smile at himself, and drank the tea in the cup in one gulp. The slightly cool liquid went down his throat into his stomach, and the coolness spread to his limbs and bones.

The box fell into a long silence until the dishes were served and the two came back to their senses.

The old man sighed deeply, smiled and comforted Lu An Ning: "Girl, don't let your imagination run wild. This brat is just itching for trouble. Later, grandpa will help you loosen up his muscles and bones, and he will realize his mistake."

Lu An Ning took a deep breath and forced a smile. "Grandpa, how dare we worry about your affairs? Third Master is stubborn and insists on confronting you head-on. I'm afraid he'll make you sick. This is a matter between him and me, so why not just let it go?"

"That brat can't see clearly, but I can see it clearly. Bai Lu is not a good person. Even if grandpa passes away one day, the Tang family will only recognize you as their granddaughter-in-law. Relax and don't let these things affect your mood. Come! Have a drink with grandpa?"

"Okay!" Lu An Ning smiled and changed the teacup to a wine glass. The old man and the young man started to drink in the box.

The old man still felt something was missing, so he called Yang Gang over. After a glass of wine, the two of them suddenly opened up and talked. Yang Gang talked non-stop, talking about the time when he accompanied the old man in the army. The thrilling scenes one after another shocked Lu Anning.

I couldn't believe I would have the chance to sit down with two national heroes and drink and chat. As they chatted and laughed, Lu An Ning actually threw all the unpleasant things out of his mind.

Although such days were thrilling, they were also free and easy. She probably would never have the chance to experience them again in her lifetime.

As night fell, in the brightly lit villa, Tang Jingyuan paced back and forth in the living room, occasionally looking outside, but there was no movement.

It was almost eleven o'clock and the person still hadn't returned. Tang Jingyuan couldn't sit still, so he picked up his phone and walked out, turning on the location to check Lu Anning's location.

He stared at the final search results on the screen, suddenly stopped, and a layer of frost covered his cold face.

She actually returned to the old house!