Yan Ning said casually, "A glass of orange juice will do."
"Okay, here's some ice for you."
Lucy expertly poured her a glass of orange juice and gently handed it to her.
Yan Ning leaned back in the soft sofa.
Holding a glass of ice-cold orange juice in my hands.
She took a big, satisfying sip, the sweet and sour taste making her squint her eyes contentedly.
That really quenches my thirst.
"elder sister!"
A clear shout suddenly rang out.
It was Xie Huaiye.
He just finished a physical examination.
Like a cheerful little leopard.
He rushed into the spacious suite like a gust of wind.
With a clear goal, they headed straight for Yan Ning.
He rushed to the sofa in a few steps and sat down next to Yan Ning.
His face showed undisguised happiness.
"You're back so soon?"
Yan Ning put down her cup.
Looking at his rosy cheeks, she asked with a smile.
"Yes, am I a good boy or not?"
Xie Huaiye nodded vigorously.
Her eyes were sparkling, as if she felt really good to have her older sister around.
At the same time.
The Su family villa.
The crystal chandelier in the living room was dazzlingly bright.
But it couldn't dispel the oppressive atmosphere in the living room.
Jiang Lan was on the phone.
She forced a gentle smile onto her face, and her voice was soft and sweet:
"Oh, Mr. Xie, don't be so kind! It's nothing, really nothing!"
"Letting Yan Ning take care of Huai Ye is truly a blessing for her, it couldn't be better! Haha..."
But the laughter sounded dry and lifeless.
Not sincere at all.
On the other end of the phone, Xie Heng was clearly in a good mood, and kept praising Yan Ning:
"You can rest assured! Yan Ning is a sensible, thoughtful, and exceptionally good child!"
"With her watching over Huaiye, I feel very at ease! Hahaha!"
Jiang Lan's knuckles turned white as she gripped her phone.
She resisted the urge to slam the phone down.
The tone abruptly shifted, a barely perceptible worry creeping into it:
"I'm certainly happy to hear you say that, Mr. Xie, but... well, as his aunt, I can't help but chime in."
"Yan Ning, at home... is a bit temperamental, and can be quite rebellious and disobedient at times."
"I'm really worried that she's young and inexperienced. What if... what if she accidentally messes things up, or upsets Huaiye? What would that be like?"
Her words sounded like she was concerned.
In reality, every word and sentence was meant to make things difficult for Yan Ning.
"No, no!"
Xie Heng's hearty laughter rang out.
With unwavering trust, she said, "Sister Lan, you're overthinking it! I think Yan Ning is perfectly fine!"
"Just relax and put your mind at ease! Hahaha!"
"Oh, oh, that's good, that's good..."
Jiang Lan managed to say a few more words, albeit reluctantly.
The fake smile on her face was almost bursting off.
The call was finally disconnected.
"Snap!"
She immediately slammed her phone down on the expensive mahogany coffee table.
It made a muffled sound.
His face, which was just a moment ago plastered with a fake smile.
The sky instantly darkened to a gloomy, almost oppressive tone.
Her chest heaved violently.
His eyes were like poisoned knives.
"mom!"
Su Muyao, who had been listening intently the whole time, could no longer hold back.
She burst into tears.
He suddenly jumped up from the sofa.
Like a cat whose tail has been stepped on, it stomped its feet in anger:
"That Su Yanning! What makes her so special?! What gives her the right to live at Brother Huaiye's house?!"
"What underhanded methods did she use! I'm so angry! I'm absolutely furious!"
She grabbed a cushion and slammed it to the ground.
Her beautiful features were contorted with jealousy.
"She's a slut! She's trying to seduce Brother Huaiye! Mom! You have to think of something! We can't let her succeed!"
Su Muyao cried out.
Tears and snot covered his face.
Even her expensive dress was crumpled up by her.
Jiang Lan looked at her distraught daughter, her eyes growing even colder.
She didn't speak immediately, but just stared at the phone.
It was as if they wanted to stare right through it.
Yan Ning... this usually quiet stepdaughter.
They managed to climb up the Xie family's powerful tree without making a sound.
They even moved into Xie Huaiye's house?
This was completely beyond her expectations.
This completely disrupted her plans.
Seeing Su Muyao crying so hard her makeup was ruined.
Like a little madwoman throwing a tantrum.
Jiang Lan felt both annoyed and resentful.
She took a deep breath, suppressing her surging anger.
He reached out and patted Su Muyao's back, comforting her:
"Alright, alright, Yao Yao, stop crying. What's the use of crying? It's not worth ruining your face."
She took a tissue and gently wiped away her daughter's tears.
Her eyes, however, were like ice. "Don't worry, Mom's here. That Su Yanning..."
Jiang Lan's lips curled into a cold smile. "She wants to climb the social ladder? Dream on!"
“I will never let her live too comfortably in the Xie family. Her good days have only just begun.”
Su Muyao raised her head, sobbing.
A glimmer of hope flashed in her swollen eyes: "Really, Mom? Do you really have a way?"
"Of course it's true."
Jiang Lan patted her hand, her eyes fierce, "Just wait and see."
After calming her daughter down, Jiang Lan immediately took action.
She walked to a quiet side room and picked up her phone.
He dialed the phone number of Su Chengyue, who was far away.
The call was connected.
She immediately put on a different face.
She looked aggrieved, yet also hesitant and unsure of what to say.
"Hello? Dad, it's me, Jiang Lan."
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