Chapter 166 What she feeds me, I eat.

The following evening, the Yan family's old residence, Jinyuan, was brightly lit.

The car drove through the heavily guarded gates and stopped in front of the mansion that had been the seat of power for generations.

Su Ruan got out of the car; she had chosen a light purple, off-the-shoulder soft satin dress for the occasion.

The design is simple, yet it makes the skin look like jade, giving off a refined and elegant vibe without being overly flamboyant.

It shows respect for juniors while also exuding an air of confidence that commands respect.

Yan Tingnan walked around to her side and naturally took her hand in his palm, which was warm.

Are you nervous?

"I'm not nervous."

Su Ruan's eyes gleamed.

"With President Yan in front of me, I can just sit back and watch the show."

He chuckled softly and led her inside.

"When you meet people later, if you don't want to talk to them, just nod and smile."

The gate to the mansion was heavy and imposing; servants bowed and led the way.

After passing through several courtyards, we finally arrived at the main hall.

The lights were bright, and there were many people.

The main seat was empty; Yan Hongyi had not yet appeared.

Several people were already seated in the hall.

Huo Siyue had been eagerly anticipating their arrival. Upon seeing them, she immediately jumped over, pushed past Yan Tingnan, and took Su Ruan's arm.

"Sister-in-law! My parents and second uncle have all arrived."

"Grandpa's expression was unusually calm today."

Yan Tingnan glanced at her indifferently.

Huo Siyue immediately shrank her neck and made a gesture to seal her mouth.

"Siyue, you have no manners."

On the living room sofa, a beautiful woman with a gentle demeanor and features somewhat resembling Huo Siyue rose with a smile.

Sitting next to her was a middle-aged man with a refined demeanor and a smiling face.

These are Yan Tingnan's aunt, Yan Jiqing, and uncle, Huo Linchuan.

"Aunt, Uncle."

Yan Tingnan nodded slightly, his tone gentle.

He gently put his arm around Su Ruan's waist.

"Ruanruan, this is your aunt and uncle."

"Hello, Auntie. Hello, Uncle."

Su Ruan greeted him politely with a proper smile.

"Tingnan, Ruanruan, is here."

Yan Jiqing's voice was gentle, and his gaze fell on Su Ruan with genuine appreciation.

"Ruanruan, I often hear Siyue talking about you."

"I saw you from afar at the last exhibition and engagement party, but I didn't have a chance to say hello."

At that moment, a slightly aged but powerful voice came from the other side.

"This is the person Ting Nan chose himself?"

Yan Tingnan introduced in a low voice: "Second Uncle."

Su Ruan turned her head and saw an elderly man with a lean face and vigorous spirit sitting in a mahogany chair.

Next to him was a middle-aged couple.

The man, Yan Chengfeng, was in charge of the Yan family's entertainment business. His face was unsteady, and his eyes were scrutinizing.

His wife, Zhao Mei, dressed in designer brands and adorned with jewels, was scrutinizing Su Ruan from head to toe with a critical eye.

Yan Hongzhang snorted and looked at Yan Tingnan.

"Kid, you've grown wings and are causing such a commotion."

Yan Tingnan remained unfazed.

"Once you've identified a promising opportunity, you have to act quickly."

"Ting Nan has finally decided to bring him back."

Yan Chengfeng's wife, Zhao Mei, spoke, her voice high-pitched.

"Is this Miss Su?"

"Oh no, now I should call her niece-in-law."

"So young, no wonder Ting Nan likes him, he must have some special talent, right?"

This sounds like a compliment, but upon closer inspection, it has a barb.

Su Ruan smiled and met her second uncle's gaze.

"Auntie, you flatter me."

"I wouldn't say I have any special skills, I was just lucky to have stumbled upon Ting Nan without a mask."

Her voice was soft, yet like a tiny needle, gently piercing through the layer of feigned politeness.

A hint of a smile flashed across Yan Tingnan's eyes, and he tightened his grip on her waist.

Zhao Mei choked for a moment, and her face turned pale.

Yan Chengfeng smoothed things over, saying, "Ting Nan's judgment is certainly good."

At that moment, a dignified voice came from the stairwell.

"Let's eat."

Yan Hongyi, leaning on his cane, slowly walked down.

His gaze, sharp as a hawk's, first swept over Yan Tingnan before finally settling on Su Ruan.

That gaze carried scrutiny, pressure, and a hint of barely perceptible coldness.

Everyone moved to the restaurant.

The long table was covered with a white tablecloth with a subtle pattern, and the silver cutlery gleamed.

Yan Hongyi sat in the main seat, and Yan Tingnan was naturally arranged to sit in the first seat to his right, with Su Ruan right next to him.

The seating arrangement holds a hidden secret.

Yan Jiqing's family sat opposite, followed by his second uncle's family.

The servants began serving the appetizers.

Yan Chengfeng suddenly spoke.

"Tingnan, haven't you been to the company lately?"

"I heard that several major projects are stuck, and the people below are very anxious."

Yan Tingnan poured Su Ruan a cup of warm osmanthus tea with a teapot before speaking softly.

"Yes, I'm on my honeymoon right now. As for the project, there's no rush."

Upon hearing this, Second Uncle Yan Hongzhang chuckled.

"Young people, it's a good thing to value relationships."

"But Qingyan is the foundation of the family, and we can't just ignore her completely."

"Second Uncle is right."

Yan Tingnan raised her eyes and looked calmly at Yan Hongyi.

"So, Grandpa called us back today because the project has taken a turn for the better?"

He lightly kicked the ball back.

Yan Hongyi's expression remained unchanged.

"Don't talk about business over meals."

The atmosphere at the gathering appeared harmonious on the surface.

The meal was eaten quietly.

Yan Hongyi barely touched his chopsticks, only occasionally glancing at Su Ruan.

Su Ruan lowered her eyes and ate quietly, her demeanor impeccable.

Yan Tingnan, oblivious to everyone else, would occasionally serve food to Su Ruan.

Seeing this, Zhao Mei couldn't help but break the silence at the table.

"Miss Su is so beautiful and capable, I wonder how good her cooking is?"

“We’ll listen to Nanwei’s picks, but we need to find someone who can take care of people.”

These words, seemingly out of concern, actually pushed Su Ruan into the traditional role of a virtuous wife and loving mother.

Su Ruan sneered inwardly and was about to speak.

"Auntie, you've gone to a lot of trouble."

"However, I married a wife, not a cook."

Yan Tingnan, however, took the initiative, slowly picked up a piece of steamed fish with his chopsticks, carefully removed the bones, and then naturally placed it on Su Ruan's plate.

The entire room fell silent instantly.

Even Yan Hongyi was taken aback.

Yan Tingnan raised her eyes and looked at Zhao Mei, her tone indifferent.

"As for my stomach..."

He paused, turned his head to look at Su Ruan, his eyes filled with undisguised indulgence.

I eat whatever she feeds me.

"Poison is fine."

Su Ruan's heart skipped a beat.

This man has truly taken the protection to the extreme.

She looked down at the snow-white fish on the plate, and the slight displeasure she felt from the difficult situation vanished instantly.

Huo Siyue was so excited that she could hardly contain her smile.

At this moment, Second Uncle Yan Hongzhang couldn't help but interject.

"No matter how successful a woman is in her career, she should always prioritize her family. The right thing to do is to have children for the Yan family as soon as possible!"

This statement is so outdated it's suffocating.

Su Ruan raised an eyebrow, wanting to express her opinion.

Under the table, Yan Tingnan gently placed his hand on the back of her hand and squeezed it.

He looked at Yan Hongzhang, his tone still calm.

"Second Uncle, the future of the Yan family depends on brains, not bellies."

"Therefore, there is no need to use the old standard to measure the new."

His gaze swept over everyone present, finally settling on Yan Hongyi's face.

"Moreover, my wife is not a breeding machine."

"What she wants to do and when she wants to do it is entirely up to her."

"Ruan Ruan is still young, and our careers are just starting out. There's no rush when it comes to having children."

"Besides, my child doesn't need a mother who gives up herself for childbirth."

His words both protected Su Ruan and subtly criticized certain ideas.