The atmosphere of the dinner turned out to be more awkward than the two ladies thought.

As it turned out, Rong Yi was also someone not fond of talking. He was very quiet.

That was a shared quality between him and Nan Chen.

Unfortunately, the only similarity between the two men made it even more challenging for them to get along with each other.

Ning Ran had pulled many strings to get the two of them together for a meal. Seeing that her plan was about to fail, she began to panic.

“Ahem.” Ning Ran cleared her throat and raised her glass somewhat awkwardly. “Let's raise a toast! It's a rare opportunity for all of us to gather together.”

Yet, neither Nan Chen nor Rong Yi budged. Both parties were waiting for the other person to make the first move, for neither of them wanted to drink with the other person.

To lighten the mood, Rong Rong raised her glass to play along. “That's right. It's rare that we gather together. Let's make a toast! Until now, I still remember the time Ran had stood up for me against the delinquents back in Livingsfill.”

Rong Rong was hinting to Rong Yi that Ning Ran was her friend. In other words, Rong Rong was expecting Rong Yi to save Ning Ran some face despite his hostility toward Nan Chen.

As a well-mannered man, Rong Yi caught onto Rong Rong's hint quickly and reluctantly raised his glass.

Seeing that Rong Yi had raised his glass, Nan Chen followed suit. The four of them clinked their glasses before taking a sip respectively.

However, the room fell back into a heavy silence after the toast.

Unhappy with the progression of the meeting, Ning Ran tried to turn things around. Even if she failed in the end, she could tell herself that she had at least tried.

“Mr. Rong, there are a few things I would like to say. If I say anything wrong, please forgive me,” Ning Ran said with a polite smile.

Rong Yi nodded courteously. “Go ahead, Ms. Ning. I'm not easily offended.”

the unfortunate incident that had befallen Rong Jilin. Even though he initially was the one who insulted me on

“we” that Ning Ran mentioned included Nan Chen and the rest of

Rong family over this incident.

was an ingenious and cautious way to bring up the subject. Nevertheless, Nan Chen still

Nan Chen's perspective, Ning Ran's initiative to bring up the matter was the equivalent of

did not like that. There was nothing wrong in admitting defeat, but there

his tongue to save Ning Ran the humiliation. If it were anyone else, he would have

moment. “When you said 'we,' Ms. Ning, were you including Mr. Nan as well? If that was the case, why didn't Mr. Nan say

react. He did not expect Rong Yi to call

the two families. Nan

me. Therefore, I

was too domineering. It was impossible for him to remain

was Rong Jilin's fault that triggered the entire cascade of events. Moreover, the Rong family had revealed the spy that was hiding in

were all Rong Yi's doing, and the

be considered as him waving the white flag. It would be as though he was saying, “I

Chen display such submissive

resolved and Nan Chen was not at the losing end, perhaps he

Chen genuinely admired Rong Yi. Not many people would receive such high regard from Nan

Ning Ran wanted to cry out

resolved just by the desire to resolve

and clear up the misunderstanding, not for you two to banter with each other and leave the two of us to suffocate in awkwardness. Don't you think that you're putting Ran and me to shame by

was young, her speech was confident and

of good intentions so that you

apologize, Ms. Ning, but I believe the key to this discussion is still Mr. Nan. Mr. Nan, are you really not going to give any explanation for

take it however you want,” Nan

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