"Only if we can get him to let down his guard and Ning Nanxue to relax, will we have a chance. Remember, if you want something, you must learn to endure and learn to give. For your future and for our Su family, what does this little grievance mean?"

Su Yao bit her lip, her eyes full of struggle and humiliation, but looking at her mother's expression that did not allow for negotiation, she nodded reluctantly.

She understood that her mother was right. Jiang Tingchen was so protective of Ning Nanxue, and if she lost her temper, it would only make things worse.

The dinner ended in a strange atmosphere. Mrs. Su kept an eye on the clock, fearing that Jiang Tingchen and Ning Nanxue would leave early.

As soon as the banquet ended, she gave a few instructions to the servants and hurried to the lounge where Ning Nanxue was.

When I opened the door, Ning Nanxue had changed into comfortable casual clothes and looked much better. She was whispering something to Jiang Tingchen.

"Miss Ning, are you feeling better?" Mrs. Su had a smile on her face and her tone was full of concern.

Ning Nanxue stood up and replied politely: "Thank you for your concern, Madam Su. I'm much better now."

"That's good, that's good." Mrs. Su replied, "The car is ready. I'll take you two out."

She personally led the two of them out, asking them questions along the way, and was very thoughtful.

The driver was already waiting at the door and opened the door for Jiang Tingchen and Ning Nanxue. The two thanked him and got in the car one after another.

The car door closed behind him, and the remaining noise outside the banquet hall was completely shut out.

Jiang Tingchen glanced around the car, but didn't see Su Yao, so he frowned.

The eldest daughter of the Su family caused such a big mess tonight, but she disappeared. The way she hid made it hard not to think too much.

Mrs. Su adjusted her sitting posture, still with that flawless smile on her face, but upon closer inspection, she could see a hint of discomfort in the corners of her eyes and eyebrows.

She turned to Ning Nanxue and said in a gentle voice, "Miss Ning, I'm really sorry about what happened today. We spoiled Yaoyao, and she has no sense of propriety. I know her actions offended Miss Ning and made you angry."

She paused, her words adding a touch of familiarity: "Come to think of it, Yaoyao and Tingchen grew up together, and they have a close relationship. Children, when they have deep feelings, tend to make mistakes and act without thinking. I hope Miss Ning won't hold it against her."

These words sounded like an apology, but every word was trying to make amends for Su Yao, putting all the blame on her being "young and ignorant" and "being too close to her".

Ning Nanxue lowered her eyes and listened to Madam Su's chatter. Although she and Jiang Tingchen didn't look at each other, there was an indescribable tacit understanding between them.

Mrs. Su's plan is to lower her stance and get away with it, and at the same time test their attitude.

Then, Ning Nanxue raised her eyes, a faint smile on her lips, her tone neither salty nor bland, but also polite: "Mrs. Su is too polite. The relationship between Miss Su and Tingchen is their own business. As an outsider, I can't say anything, and I won't interfere with any of Tingchen's decisions."

She deliberately separated "Miss Su" and "Tingchen" and put herself in the position of an "outsider", so the matter came back to Mrs. Su.

Jiang Tingchen answered the question at the right time, his voice steady and emotionless: "Mrs. Su, you think too much. Su Yao and I have known each other since childhood, but I have always regarded her as the sister next door, and I have no other thoughts. I didn't have any thoughts before, and I won't have any thoughts now or in the future."

He spoke calmly, but did not allow for argument, and directly eliminated the unclear hint in Mrs. Su's words.

The smile on Mrs. Su's face faded a little. It was strange that she felt happy. These two people were singing the same tune, and all the words she had prepared for a long time were in vain.

However, she was also someone who had seen a lot of things, so she quickly regained her politeness. "So that's how it is. I was worrying about nothing. Thank you, Miss Ning and Mr. Jiang, for your understanding. It's better to let young people figure things out on their own."

As she spoke, she took out two gold-stamped invitations from her handbag and handed them to Jiang Tingchen: "Tingchen, this is an invitation to the weekend experience event at the Dongshan Resort. The resort has some new leisure activities, and I thought we should take this opportunity to go and relax together."

Ning Nanxue showed a curious expression at the right moment, as if she was a little confused about the invitation.

Mrs. Su took one look and quickly explained, "Miss Ning, this is what's going on. At today's banquet, it was our Su family who didn't entertain you well, and you were frightened. I feel really bad about it. The resort has beautiful scenery and fresh air, perfect for relaxing. I sincerely hope that through this opportunity, our two families can put aside our past grievances and get along well in the future."

"So, I sincerely invite you and Tingchen to stay at the villa for two days this weekend, just as a chance for our Su family to make amends. What do you think?" She spoke very sincerely and in a humble manner, as if she really had good intentions.

Jiang Tingchen was about to speak. He didn't want Ning Nanxue to get involved with the Su family, especially people like Su Yao.

"Okay." Ning Nanxue, however, was one step ahead of him and responded with a smile in a straightforward voice, "Mrs. Su has already said so. If we refuse, it would seem disrespectful. It just so happens that I've been feeling a bit bored lately, so it would be nice to go out for a walk."

She agreed readily, but a sharp gleam flashed across her eyes that was barely noticeable to others.

The Su family wanted to perform a play, so she accompanied them.

Upon hearing this, Mrs. Su's smile brightened considerably. She exclaimed repeatedly, "Great! I'm so glad Miss Ning has done me the honor. I'll send a car to pick you up this weekend."

"Don't bother Madam Su, we can go there by ourselves." Jiang Tingchen replied to her suggestion of sending a car in a faint voice.

"Okay, then I'll wait for you to come." Mrs. Su responded repeatedly, and began to think about the weekend, and talked more.

The atmosphere in the car regained some of its harmony for a moment. Mrs. Su asked Ning Nanxue about her health, and Ning Nanxue answered appropriately.

Not long after, the car stopped steadily downstairs of Ning Nanxue's apartment.

After exchanging a few polite words with Mrs. Su, Jiang Tingchen helped Ning Nanxue out of the car.

The evening wind was a little cool, blowing away the stuffiness in the car.

It wasn't until Mrs. Su's car drove away and merged into the traffic that Jiang Tingchen turned around and looked at Ning Nanxue. There was a hint of confusion and worry in his voice: "Xue'er, why did you agree to this? The Su family's visit is like a weasel paying a New Year's visit to a chicken. What good intentions can there be?"

Ning Nanxue looked up and smiled at him, with a bit of lazy teasing: "Tingchen, don't you think I've been too idle recently? Su Yao has put so much effort into setting up this stage. If I don't go and sing a good show, wouldn't it be a waste of her 'good intentions'?"

The curve of her mouth was a bit cold: "Don't worry, I know what to do."

She raised her foot to walk, but the effect of the drug had not yet completely worn off, her feet still felt a little dizzy, and her body swayed slightly.