The old man's eyes reddened, and he almost shed tears.
For this old man, he lost his son and daughter-in-law when he was in his seventies.
His only support was his granddaughter, but he almost lost her. The ups and downs were too great.
Seeking the gentle pat on the back of a young man, offering soft words of comfort.
"Grandpa, I was reckless this time. I'm sorry for making you worry. I promise I will never do it again."
As Nian was being helped to sit down, she held her granddaughter's hand with great joy.
He originally thought that even if his granddaughter was not consumed by hatred when she woke up, she would still feel some resentment.
Seeing his granddaughter's elegant demeanor, as if the previous events had never happened, Nian Zheng was completely relieved.
Then I remembered the banquet tonight; I heard that the two of them were getting engaged.
"Xiao Xun, you...you...now..."
After carefully observing his granddaughter's expression and seeing no difference, he decided to go all out and reopen the wound so that it could heal better.
"Are you still hung up on that person? He's getting engaged to the Yu family girl tonight."
Before she could finish speaking, Xunmi interrupted her: "Grandpa, do you think your granddaughter is that blind?"
"The only reason I was attracted to that jerk was because he treated me so well."
"After all, I live alone and don't have many friends around me, let alone anyone approaching me."
"So I was a little curious about his enthusiasm, which is why I let him do whatever he wanted."
"A flawed product is still a flawed product; no matter how much you polish it, it will never become a masterpiece."
Xunmi sneered. What was Yi Ling anyway? He couldn't even compare to one of her husband's fingers.
Nian Zheng kept watching his granddaughter and found that she really did laugh heartily, just as she had said.
"Good, my granddaughter should be like this. How could that kind of thing be worthy of my outstanding and beautiful granddaughter?"
He wouldn't have known what happened on CJ-31 if his granddaughter hadn't been in trouble.
Then they wouldn't know who Yi Ling is. Such a short-sighted man can't accomplish anything great.
"Grandpa, I want to attend the banquet tonight." Xunmi said expectantly, holding Nianzheng's hand and looking at him with her big eyes.
Nian Zheng's eyes suddenly sharpened. "Xiao Xun is?"
Xunmi smiled with her eyes crinkling, her face full of innocence, yet the words she spoke sent chills down one's spine.
"I have to make up for the time I've lost, how can I let them get away with it so easily?"
"Back then, I made Yi Ling spit out every last bit of what he swallowed from me, skin and bones. I, Nian Xunmi, am not someone you can just bully."
The original owner's eventual downfall, which involved both himself and his grandfather, was entirely due to these two individuals.
Of course, she also bears half the responsibility. If she had let go and started a new life, perhaps none of those things would have happened.
But if we put ourselves in their shoes, we would at least find that we can't stand it.
Nian nodded in satisfaction, it seemed that his granddaughter had truly seen through those unpleasant things.
"Okay, the invitation is in Grandpa's study. Xiao Xun, go and get it yourself."
"Grandpa will be there later; he has some things to take care of first."
He hadn't originally planned to come back, but his eyelids kept twitching, and he had a feeling that something was going to happen.
I couldn't help but worry, so I came back to check on him. I never expected to find such a pleasant surprise waiting for him.
Xunmi nodded, her obedient appearance melting Nian Zheng's heart.
The grandfather and grandson chatted for a while longer before going about their own business.
Since she is to attend tonight's banquet, she can only do so as Nian Zheng's granddaughter.
Once tonight is over, her past experiences will be impossible to hide.
Therefore, she wanted to strike first to prevent those people from turning their attention to her.
The Yu family is a very good choice. The marshal has passed away, and only the young marshal remains.
He's not very capable, so why not give way to someone more capable as soon as possible?
An invisible battle has begun to spread, waiting for the moment when it will engulf and engulf everything.
The fragrance of clothes and the sway of hairpins, the intermingling of lights and the gleaming of wine cups.
The magnificent lighting and the elegant, palatial banquet hall made the gathering even more dazzling.
Si Yufan wore a tailored double-breasted royal blue suit with dark stripes hidden within, making him appear tall and muscular.
With a face as smooth as ice and thin lips pursed, it is said that such a person is the most heartless.
Her eyes were like a deep abyss, with no end in sight, and layer upon layer of whirlpools that would draw anyone in with just one glance.
Yet, the corners of her eyes slightly upturned, as if a light were shining through the abyss.
Dark red liquid flowed between his light-colored fingers as he casually leaned against the railing, drawing all eyes to him.
His aura was dangerous and sharp, yet also possessed a poppy-like allure, drawing you in.
Even knowing it's a bottomless abyss, they are unwilling to stop.
Si Yufan completely ignored those stares; he was currently quite annoyed.
It's impossible to find anyone under his command; his soldiers clearly need some serious training.
The Silver Wolf Legion, who were being targeted, all felt a chill run down their spines.
Just then, a commotion arose at the doorway, as if something had caused a disturbance.
Almost everyone turned their attention to that side, wanting to find out what was going on.
Si Yufan also lost interest and followed the group to shift his attention, initially thinking it was just some kind of gimmick.
Little did he know that that one glance would become his eternal memory.
The woman was wearing a dark red, fitted strapless evening gown, which made her fair skin appear even whiter.
Under the moonlight, she possessed a cool and aloof quality; her captivating, ethereal eyes, shimmering with a gentle smile, held a mesmerizing allure.
Her moist, wine-red lips looked as if they were stained with blood, and her delicate face resembled a bewitching beauty who had drunk blood.
It constantly tempts, entices, and seduces, dangerous yet irresistible.
The perfectly tailored robe outlined the man's slender waist and shapely hips flawlessly.
With a carefree smile, she slowly walked towards the crowd.
Each step he took seemed to tread on the hearts of many, his eyes glazed over as he gazed upon the woman who was comparable to a queen.
She is more dazzling than the blazing sun, and more bewitching than the most beautiful rose.
Xunmi nodded slightly and smiled at the people present.
"Good evening, everyone. I am Nian Xunmi. This is my first time attending a banquet, and I hope I will not cause you any trouble."
Her clear and pleasant voice dispelled all the irritability I had just experienced in the noisy environment.
'Years of searching, indeed a good name.'
'Hey, whose daughter is this? I've never seen her before.'
'So beautiful! You can tell at a glance she must be from a prestigious family or one of those important people.'
'Yes, you have a really good presence.'
These are enthusiasts who are captivated by the allure of the beauty.
'Tch, didn't you hear her say this is her first time attending? Those invitations must have been hard-won by some small families.'
'Exactly, exactly, what's so great about it?'
These people are clearly jealous of Xunmi; after all, she stole the limelight from these young ladies of noble families as soon as she arrived.