When Zhuang Chujiao was suddenly mentioned, the living room fell silent for a moment.

Ruan Xinyu looked at Mu Yan with a worried face, afraid that she would throw a tantrum during the New Year.

Of course, she knew the old lady’s intention was to take advantage of the festive season, when Nuannuan is in a good mood, to resolve the conflict between the two sisters.

But since it’s a conflict at heart, it’s not that easy to resolve, especially since it was all Jiaojiao’s fault.

Zhuang Shaoyang was also uneasy, still angry about what Jiaojiao did last time, let alone Nuannuan.

He looked at his mother with some resentment, why insist on having Jiaojiao back.

Actually, he intended for Jiaojiao to just stay at her grandma’s for a while, but the old lady disagreed, insisting she comes back for the New Year.

Liang Rong noticed Zhuang Shaoyang’s expression, and said to the old lady, "She should still be at her uncle’s right now, she might take a while to come back. Should I call and urge her?"

"No need," said the old lady.

She looked at Mu Yan and said, "When Jiaojiao comes back, I’ll have her apologize to you."

Mu Yan remained silent, bowing her head, lost in thought.

Old Mrs. Zhuang continued, "Nuannuan, another year has passed, let’s start afresh. Jiaojiao was confused and immature before, and she has been punished. Your anger should have subsided, let’s leave the past behind, and both of you move forward happily."

Ruan Xinyu said, "Mom, let’s not talk about those things today."

"Some things are better said directly, to avoid any lingering grievances," Old Mrs. Zhuang insisted.

Ruan Xinyu looked somewhat helpless, seeking help from her husband.

Zhuang Zeyang frowned slightly, understanding his mother’s thoughts.

As she aged, she hoped for family harmony and believed that time would heal everything.

Moreover, since Jiaojiao’s leg was broken later, they all suspected Jing Heng had taught her a lesson.

But since Jiaojiao pretended her leg was broken to deceive them, they couldn’t pursue Jing Heng, but still disapproved of such behavior.

Thus, when Jing Heng entered, the old lady didn’t even glance at him.

"Mom, don’t worry, a few days ago Jiaojiao already mentioned she would sincerely apologize to Nuannuan when she gets back," Liang Rong said with a smile.

Ruan Xinyu’s face looked even worse, thinking that Liang Rong was pushing her luck, as if Nuannuan cared about Jiaojiao’s apology.

"Alright, I’ll wait for her to apologize properly," Mu Yan suddenly spoke up.

Everyone looked at her in surprise, was she relenting?

The old lady beamed, "This is how a family should be."

Liang Rong kept smiling, but she couldn’t shake the unease inside; this time, the girl seemed unusually compliant.

For some reason, she felt a sense of unease.

"If Jiaojiao behaves improperly this time, as a father, I won’t forgive her again," Zhuang Shaoyang stated.

His patience for Zhuang Chujiao had reached its limit, he still hoped for the sisters to get along, but if Zhuang Chujiao continued being unruly, he wouldn’t blindly support her anymore.

Unfortunately, Mu Yan didn’t care about his promise at all.

Don’t think she didn’t know Liang Rong’s intention, trying to provoke her with Zhuang Chujiao, to show her that the old lady and others cherished more than just her.

But what she didn’t know was, since the last time she came back, she figured it all out.

If something is unattainable, she won’t desire it.

And she’d like to see how Zhuang Chujiao would apologize to her, even if it was fake, it would be enough to suffocate her.

Around lunchtime, Zhuang Chujiao returned, bringing someone with her.