Not long after, lunch was ready, and everyone headed to the dining room to eat.

The Zhuang Family wasn’t as strict as the Jiang Family, the old lady and Ruan Xinyu would occasionally pick food for Mu Yan, urging her to eat more, while the scene on Zhuang Chujiao’s side was much quieter.

Jiang Yutai felt a bit heartbroken seeing Zhuang Chujiao sitting alone, upset at the old lady and Ruan Xinyu’s favoritism, he picked food for Zhuang Chujiao but noticed she was staring ahead.

Following her line of sight, he saw Jiang Jingheng was helping Mu Yan mix her Zha Jiang Mian.

He snorted coldly in his heart, thinking how could Jiang Jingheng not be disliked by Mr. and Mrs. Zhuang, he sure knows how to put on a show.

He said to Zhuang Chujiao: "Jiaojiao, what’s so good about Zha Jiang Mian, let’s eat fish, you love this imported fish the most."

Zhuang Chujiao came back to her senses, glanced at the fish in her bowl, and composed her emotions.

Right, what’s so good about Zha Jiang Mian, only those living in the streets would like it.

She’s the eldest daughter of the Zhuang Family, she wouldn’t be so tasteless.

She gave Jiang Yutai a sweet smile, "Thank you, Brother Yutai, you really know me."

The old lady frowned slightly at the affection between Zhuang Chujiao and Jiang Yutai, "Eat your meal, why so much talking?"

Zhuang Chujiao quickly fell silent, but she was immensely displeased inside; if it were that brat Zhuang Xiangnuan talking, she wouldn’t care, that damn old woman is just biased.

Mu Yan and Jiang Jingheng seemed unaware of the underlying meanings in Jiang Yutai and Zhuang Chujiao’s words, happily finishing their lunch. 𝓯𝓻𝒆𝙚𝒘𝓮𝙗𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝒍.𝙘𝓸𝙢

After the meal, Mu Yan didn’t want to face this family, so she and Jiang Jingheng went back to their room to rest, and on the way, she called Long Xiao to ask about his side of things.

Recently, it kept snowing in Beijing, and if it continued, the airport might get shut down, and even the high-speed trains might stop, things might get delayed, so Long Xiao was already preparing to set off.

The time spent holed up in the room felt too slow, just in time for a few New Year’s movies to be released, the two were bored and decided to go out to watch a movie.

When Mu Yan and Jiang Jingheng came downstairs, only Mrs. Zhuang and Ruan Xinyu were in the living room.

Seeing the two dressed up, looking like they were going out, Ruan Xinyu asked, "Where are you off to?"

"Going out to watch a movie."

"Will you be back for dinner?" Ruan Xinyu asked.

"We will."

"Going out in this cold? Be careful not to catch a cold." Mrs. Zhuang frowned and said.

"I’ve layered up, and the movie is indoors, we won’t be doing any outdoor activities." Mu Yan explained.

Mrs. Zhuang, knowing that young people love romance, nodded, "It’s snowing heavily outside, be careful when you walk."

"Okay." Mu Yan nodded again.

As soon as they stepped out, the wind almost forced Mu Yan to close her eyes.

"So cold." She shivered.

Jiang Jingheng opened the car door, tucked her inside, and immediately turned on the heater.

Two figures were standing by the window on the second floor, watching Jiang Jingheng’s car drive away.

"Mom, it seems we underestimated her endurance." Zhuang Chujiao whispered to her mother.

Liang Rong looked at her, "In this regard, she’s much stronger than you."

Zhuang Chujiao was displeased, "Mom, you always tell me to endure, but what do I gain from holding back? I heard that dad plans to give the company to her, why should I allow it, I’m also his daughter!"

"So what do you want to do? Get rid of her? She is now surrounded by people protecting her, you don’t have the chance, nor the ability." Liang Rong said solemnly.

Zhuang Chujiao looked at her, then asked, "Mom, I have a way to completely defeat her."

Liang Rong’s eyelids twitched, looking at her, "What are you planning to do?"

Zhuang Chujiao leaned over and whispered a few words in her ear.

Liang Rong’s expression changed slightly, "Are you crazy? I won’t agree to it! This is the Zhuang Family."