The nanny came in to show concern, but was silently waved away by Yan Yi.

After a while, Yan Su received the message and came to the room. Seeing his brother lying on the sofa, drunk, his face showed heartache and concern.

"Xiao Yi? How are you?"

"I'm fine." Yan Yi replied without moving his eyelids.

Seeing that he looked tired, Yan Su did not ask any more questions and went out and whispered to the nanny to prepare some sobering soup.

A few minutes later, the nanny brought up the steaming hot hangover soup.

Yan Su waved to signal the nanny to leave, and waited until the hangover soup was almost cool before calling out to wake Yan Yi up.

Seeing him drinking soup with his eyes downcast, Yan Su couldn't help but ask the question in her heart, "Xiao Yi, what on earth are you thinking?"

Yan Yi raised his eyes, his eyes were a little hazy due to the alcohol, "What do you think?"

Yan Su wanted to say something but stopped herself, as if she was afraid of being overheard. She stood up and closed the door before returning to the sofa. "Mr. Shen, why did you call her here? She has a family, and you..."

"Shen Mingzhu is here?"

Yan Su was stunned by his question, "You, don't you know?"

Yan Yi put down the soup, stood up and buttoned his coat, the drunkenness in his eyes was gradually replaced by smile and clarity.

"I didn't invite her, but since she's here, I have to go and see her."

Yan Su: “…”

Go crazy!

…

Yan Yi walked straight towards Shen Mingzhu's table with a glass of wine.

Wherever he passed, guests came one after another to raise their glasses and try to make friends with him, but he waved his hands to refuse them one by one and walked straight towards the person in his sight, unwavering.

…

Shen Mingzhu was just about to leave with the father and son, but as soon as she stood up, she saw Yan Yi walking towards them with a glass of wine.

Pei Yang picked up a glass of wine and turned to meet Yan Yi. His tall body intentionally or unintentionally blocked the petite Shen Mingzhu behind him.

"Mr. Yan, congratulations."

Yan Yi clinked his cup with his, and said in a light voice, "Thank you."

Pei Yang smiled particularly happily (showing off), "You're welcome, you and Miss Zhong are a perfect match, you are a match made in heaven, you will definitely grow old together and never separate."

Yan Yi looked at him and said with a half-smile: "Except for your unique vision in marriage, your vision in other matters doesn't seem to be very good."

Pei Yang pretended not to hear his sarcasm, "That's right, being able to marry my wife is the wisest and greatest luck in my life."

The environment was noisy, and Pei Ziheng's tall body blocked the way, so Shen Mingzhu couldn't hear clearly what the two were talking about. She thought they were chatting happily, so she also picked up the cup and moved forward.

"Yan Yi, congratulations."

"Thanks."

Yan Yi smiled and clinked glasses with her. The thick night covered up the flash of emotion in his eyes. "I was too busy tonight and didn't have time to greet you. Sorry."

"It's okay, we ate well."

After a pause, Shen Mingzhu talked about dried tofu and spicy strips, "...Thank you for choosing the spicy strips and dried tofu from our food factory."

Yan Yi smiled, "You're welcome. I chose it because it's worth it."

Although the two were just talking like ordinary friends, it didn't stop Pei Yang from getting jealous.

He wanted to take his wife away immediately, but he didn't want her to think that he was too petty and interfered with her normal social life. Just as he was racking his brains to think of an excuse to take his wife away, he suddenly heard a voice from behind (assistant)——

"Mom, I'm sleepy."

Hearing Pei Ziheng complaining about being sleepy, Shen Mingzhu didn't bother to greet Yan Yi anymore. She bent down and gently coaxed Pei Ziheng, saying, "Then let's go home now. We can sleep when we get home."

Pei Ziheng nodded obediently, "Yes."

Pei Yang took the opportunity to say goodbye: "Thank you for your hospitality, we are leaving now."

Yan Yi nodded, "I'll arrange for a driver to take you there."

"Don't bother."

Yan Yi looked at him. "It's not a problem. I just hope your family can suffer less. It's cold at night, and it's a long way from here to the station."

Pei Yang couldn't refute.

Shen Mingzhu spoke up, and Yan Yi didn't force it anymore.

His eyes fell on Shen Mingzhu for a second, and he turned his head to signal Dong Hua to send them away.

After watching the family of three walking away for a long time, Yan Yi raised his hand and poured the wine in the glass into his throat.

…

After the drinking was over and the guests had left, the Yan family's servants and hired service staff cleaned up the place in an orderly manner.

These people were carefully trained and did things in an efficient and orderly manner. Apart from the slight noise caused by the collision of cups, bowls, plates, and chopsticks, there was no other noise in the huge banquet hall.

Yan Yi and the Yan family saw the Zhong family off.

"Sister, aren't you going back with us?"

Hearing his daughter's reminder, Mr. Zhong looked around and turned to ask his wife, "Where is Qingqing?"

Mother Zhong hurriedly explained, "Qingqing can't hold her liquor well, so she's probably still resting in the lounge right now."

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Mother Yan immediately said, "I'll go and take a look."

"I'll go, Dad, Mom, you guys take uncle and aunt away."

"Okay."

The strict mother looked at her son approvingly and said, "Go ahead and take good care of Qingqing."

"Um."

Yan Yi turned and went towards the guest room. The Yan family continued to see the Zhong family out, chatting and laughing all the way. It was obvious that both parties were very satisfied with today's engagement party.

…

“Knock knock.”

"Come in."

Yan Yi pushed the door open and entered the lounge. He placed a glass of honey water on the coffee table in front of Zhong Qing. "You'll feel better if you drink some water."

"Thanks."

Zhong Qing sat up straight, picked up the water cup and was about to drink, when he suddenly thought of something and looked up, "Did you see Mingzhu?"

Yan Yi sat on the single sofa diagonally opposite her and said, "Well, she and her family have already gone back."

"That's good."

Zhong Qing curved her lips into a smile and lowered her head to drink some water.

After she put down the cup, Yan Yi spoke, "Do you need to stay overnight? I'll have someone arrange a room for you. Your family has already left."

"No, I'm going back too."

Yan Yi stood up and said, "I'll take you out."

"good."

…

It was almost 12 o'clock in the morning when Zhong Qing returned home.

The Zhong family members were probably all asleep, and the empty and luxurious house was exceptionally quiet. Only Zhong's mother was sitting alone on the sofa in the living room, resting her eyes with one hand supporting her forehead.

Hearing that she was back, Mother Zhong slowly sat up and looked at her with a warm smile on her face, "You're back?"

Zhong Qing stood there without saying anything.

Mother Zhong stood up and walked to her. She raised her hand to help her tidy up her messy hair. Her tone was very gentle, "You must be tired after a busy day. I've asked someone to prepare some water for you. Take a good bath. After taking a bath, go to the study. Your father is waiting for you."

Zhong Qing brushed away her mother's hand in disgust and went upstairs to her room.

After closing the door, she leaned against it with her back, and her slender body wrapped in the cheongsam slowly slid down to the ground, burying her head on her knees, her shoulders trembling slightly.

After an unknown amount of time, there was a knock on the door behind me. "Miss, the master wants you to go to his room."

"Miss?"

"Miss, are you asleep?"

As she didn't respond for a long time, the nanny outside continued to knock on the door.

The knocking stopped only when Zhong Qing raised her hand and slammed the door.