Ning Ze didn’t care whether she agreed or not; once he decided on something, no one could change his mind.

"Mom, I’m not discussing this with you, I’m just informing you."

"You brat, are you trying to infuriate me like your brother did?" Mrs. Ning said irritably, "How many people in the entertainment industry are truly clean?"

"I’m in the entertainment industry too, and Mu Yan is as well; are you cursing both of us too?"

Mrs. Ning said solemnly, "How can it be the same? You’re the second young master of the Ning Family, she is the daughter of the Zhuang Family and the daughter-in-law of the Jiang Family. Who would dare to disrespect you two? But your girlfriend probably doesn’t have the same background as you."

"It’s not as complicated as you think. She’s a very hardworking person. Mom, stop looking at people through tinted lenses; don’t be like those old-fashioned people. In my heart, you’re the most open-minded mom." Ning Ze said, shaking Mrs. Ning’s arm.

Seeing her son’s playful demeanor, Mrs. Ning found herself both amused and exasperated.

She had two sons; the eldest was destined to inherit the family business and had gone overseas for education early on, so she was particularly indulgent towards her younger son.

"Alright, since you like her, I’ll meet her and see if she’s as good as you describe."

Ning Ze knew his mother doted on him and would relent, so he immediately said, "Thank you, Mom."

"So you’ll be staying home with me for a while?"

"Of course!" Ning Ze promptly pledged.

No one brought up Qin Xi’s matter anymore, and after dinner, the relatives gradually left. 𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖

Qin Xi helped her mother tidy up the house and then went to sleep.

The next morning, she was awakened by a noisy commotion—it was her dad and mom’s voices.

Qin Xi got up, put on her clothes, and went out to see Lu Zhaoming standing in the living room, looking like he had done something wrong, while Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin wore expressions of displeasure.

Seeing her daughter up, Mrs. Qin frowned and said, "Did you say he wasn’t here yesterday, and was it your uncle who made a mistake?"

Qin Xi glanced at Lu Zhaoming and said flatly, "Does it matter if he comes or not? Does my family have to treat him well?"

"I’d rather feed the food to pigs and dogs than give it to him," Mrs. Qin said angrily.

Remembering how this man dumped her daughter, humiliating their family in front of the relatives, she wanted nothing more than to beat him up.

Lu Zhaoming looked pale, knowing their parental affection, which once made them treat him with love, wanting to give him everything due to their fondness for their daughter.

Now, naturally, they wouldn’t show him any kindness.

Looking at Mr. and Mrs. Qin, he sincerely said, "Uncle, Aunt, I know I was wrong, I have already divorced, and I sincerely want to be with Xi Xi."

"No, we can’t bear your sentiments. I don’t want my daughter to be labeled a mistress. Her knowing you was truly bad luck," Mrs. Qin replied unkindly.

Lu Zhaoming looked regretful. "Aunt, I know it’s all my fault. I shouldn’t have listened to my parents and broken up with Xi Xi; I’m already regretting it."

Qin Xi watched him coldly; when did this man become so good at acting? Back then, she couldn’t detect any sign of coercion on his face.

"Alright, we accept your apology." Mr. Qin suddenly spoke.

"Old Qin!" Mrs. Qin looked at her husband in displeasure.

Lu Zhaoming’s face showed a hint of joy. "Uncle, rest assured, I will definitely treat Xi Xi well from now on."