After hanging up Zhuang Shaoyang’s call, Mu Yan directly blocked the number, and there was no further call from the Zhuang Family.
The next day, Lian Jun ca to the hospital to deliver lunch, inadvertently revealing that Zhuang Chujiao had been bailed out by the Zhuang Family from the police station last night, citing insufficient evidence of theft.
This was all within Mu Yan’s expectations; no matter how much of a ss Zhuang Chujiao caused, to the Zhuang Family, she was still one of their own.
They felt guilty towards her, could criticize Zhuang Chujiao, but would never let her suffer any grievance.
In the evening, Jiang Jingheng ca to the hospital to take her out for dinner, accompanied by Zhuang Yi.
Mu Yan saw him without any surprise, glanced away, and got into the front passenger seat.
Zhuang Yi wanted to say sothing, but seeing her unfriendly deanor, he touched his nose and got into Jiang Jingheng’s car.
On the way, Jiang Jingheng asked Mu Yan what she did today, and Mu Yan answered. The two seed unaware there was another person in the car.
Zhuang Yi tried several tis to join their conversation, but whenever he spoke, Mu Yan fell silent, leaving him feeling dejected.
At the restaurant, Jiang Jingheng led Mu Yan inside and greeted everyone, then sat down.
Ning Ze looked at Zhuang Yi and jokingly said, "Brother Zhuang, you’ve been visiting Upper City frequently; we’re always having welco parties for you, I’m almost out of pocket money."
"Since you said that, I really don’t feel right eating this al, I’m leaving." Zhuang Yi pretended to leave as he spoke.
"Hey, don’t go, Brother Zhuang. If Ning Ze doesn’t treat, I will," Dong Le quickly held him back.
He looked at Ning Ze disdainfully and said, "Aren’t you being too stingy lately? Every ti we treat, we end up paying."
"No choice, I have to save up for my wife," Ning Ze said with so pride.
Dong Le scoffed, "Bring your wife out for us to et first, hiding her like that, is she soone you can’t show?"
"Get lost!" Ning Ze kicked him, and Dong Le dodged.
With their antics, the atmosphere instantly beca lively.
Jiang Jingheng sat down with Mu Yan, and the others followed suit.
At the dinner table, everyone ate and chatted.
Mu Yan ate the dishes Jiang Jingheng served her, casting a sidelong glance at Lan Xi, who was eagerly serving Lu Hao, not even drinking, with eyes full of affection.
Suddenly, Dong Le picked up the liquor bottle to pour her a drink, "Lan Xi, have a few drinks, you haven’t married Brother Lu Hao yet, he doesn’t control you."
"I don’t drink," Lan Xi refused sharply.
"Pfft, you used to drink more fiercely than any of us," Dong Le chuckled.
Ning Ze laughed, "Lan Xi is learning to be a proper lady now, drinking? That’s not happening."
"If Lan Xi won’t drink, then Brother Lu should drink on her behalf, given that you’re about to get married," Dong Le continued.
Lan Xi turned her head to look at Lu Hao, full of anticipation in her eyes.
"Stop ssing around," Lu Hao’s face showed so impatience.
In an instant, the light in Lan Xi’s eyes dimd. Quickly, she turned her head to Dong Le, displeased, "Dong, don’t force Brother Lu to drink, if you want to drink, do it yourself."
Seeing her protective deanor, Dong Le wanted to say sothing, but suddenly he took a large gulp of alcohol, pushed his chair back, and walked out.
"Dong Le, what are you doing?" Jian Shaohan called out.
Jian hesitantly looked at Ning Ze, "What’s wrong with Dong Le? Is his father not giving him money?"
Ning Ze knew Dong Le’s mind and glanced at the oblivious Lan Xi before smiling, "Probably an urge to pee, after all, he just drank quite a bit."
Everyone exchanged glances; although they didn’t know the reason, they all tacitly refrained from ntioning the matter.
Lan Xi seed unaware, continuing to serve Lu Hao diligently.
Mu Yan glanced at her, then at Zheng Lu Hua not far away, who showed her a helpless expression.
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