After three years of misplaced affection, Mrs. Yu is no longer willing to pretend to be obedient.

The phone rang for about ten seconds before it was finally answered.

There was silence on the other end of the phone; not a word was spoken.

But Jane Eyling could hear his breathing.

"I...I need to talk to you about something." She held the phone, gazing out the window, and only spoke after a few seconds.

"What is it?"

"My brother's engagement party is next Tuesday. Could you... could you spare some time to come? If not, that's fine, I'll talk to them..."

"Okay." Before she could finish speaking, Yu Yunting interrupted her, "Send me the time and location."

Jane was stunned. She had considered many possibilities, but she never expected him to agree so readily.

"I know you're busy, you can go ahead and do your thing. Anyway, we're also..." She originally just wanted to give herself and her family an explanation, and didn't expect Yu Yunting to actually come.

"I'm coming." Upon hearing this, the person on the other end of the phone seemed to breathe a sigh of relief. "I thought... everything was fine. Send me the address."

Since he had already put it this way, she had no way to refuse him anymore.

"Okay, I'll send it to you later."

For this engagement party, Jane Ailing specially bought a new dress and asked her hairstylist to give her a new look. Her long, flowing hair was slightly curled at the ends, adding a touch of mature elegance.

The engagement banquet started at 6 p.m. and was not a large event, only inviting some of the closest relatives from both sides.

As a member of the groom's family, Jian Ailing arrived at the venue early and greeted the guests with Wang Shuqin and Jian Hui.

She didn't know most of the Han family members, so she could only stand aside with her parents and socialize.

Jane Ailing wasn't very good at these kinds of situations, and she became somewhat distracted towards the end, until she saw that familiar figure.

Yu Yunting was dressed in a black suit, and his tall and upright figure and refined temperament made him stand out in the crowd.

"Yunting is here, aren't you going over there?" Wang Shuqin said with a smile.

Jane Ailing stepped forward and said, "You're here."

Yu Yunting looked down at her, a slight smile playing on his lips. Those deep eyes were so captivating that they could easily mesmerize anyone who looked into them.

"Dad, Mom." Yu Yunting greeted Jian Hui and Wang Shuqin, and naturally took Jian Ailing's hand with one hand.

"Everyone will be here soon, please come in and sit down." Jian Hui gestured for the two of them to go in first.

Yu Yunting led her inside. Almost everyone else at the banquet had arrived, and all eyes were on the two of them as they gracefully walked down the red carpet, as if they were the stars of the evening.

Jane Ailing felt a little embarrassed and tried to pull her hand away, but Yu Yunting showed no intention of letting go. Instead, he changed his position, making their fingers intertwine tightly.

His palm moved gently, caressing her palm.

"Let's sit at that table." Jian Ailing led him to his seat, but even after they sat down, Yu Yunting didn't seem to let go of his hand.

"What are you doing?" She couldn't help but frown slightly.

"Hi, you're here!" Jason and Han Jia, who were greeting guests on the other side, arrived just then. Han Jia greeted the two of them warmly.

"That's my sister-in-law." Seeing the newcomers appear, Jian Ailing had no choice but to suppress her displeasure and smile at the two of them.

"Big brother, sister-in-law." Yu Yunting nodded to the two of them.

Jane felt that he seemed particularly patient and polite today.

After the simple ceremony, the banquet began. Han Jia's father and several others seemed very interested in Yu Yunting, who was always surrounded by people that Jian Ailing knew or did not know.

Jane Ailing just wanted to find a place to be alone, but Yu Yunting didn't seem to give her that opportunity.

No matter where she is, he will always be there for her.

However, many people at the banquet wanted to get to know Yu Yunting, and before long, Jian Ailing was forced to stay by his side and socialize with him and other guests.

"Ailing has always been very obedient since she was little. She even received a scholarship when she was in school," one of her uncles praised.

"Seeing how good your relationship is now, I'm happy for my little niece."

Jane Eyling felt she hadn't heard so many compliments in a long time.

Today was Jensen's engagement party, and she didn't want to spoil the atmosphere, so she could only put on a fake smile and nod occasionally. If it were a regular dinner party, she would probably just find an excuse to leave.

Previously, she was practically invisible to these relatives; hardly anyone cared about her studies or whether she was happy. Only after she married Yu Yunting did their concern for her visibly increase.

But Yu Yunting was unusually patient tonight, willing to listen attentively to the compliments, which were half sincere and half flattering, and even gave appropriate feedback. Jian Ailing couldn't tell whether he was genuinely happy or just acting.

Oh well, at least he was willing to put on an act, so she should be grateful.

After the banquet ended, the guests began to return home.

"Now that I'm back from my business trip, shouldn't you come home with me?" After seeing off the other guests, the family stood at the hotel entrance, where a Bentley was parked.

Jane looked at his hand around her waist. Although the question was phrased as a question, he didn't seem to intend for her to give a different answer.

However, they were portraying a harmonious couple at today's engagement party, so it wouldn't make sense for her to go back to the Jian family now.

"Yes, of course." Jian Ailing waved to her family, then turned and followed Yu Yunting into the car.

The car slowly drove off the road.

"I'm going to Yanshan Prefecture." Jian Ailing looked at the man beside her.

"Then let's go."

"Yu Yunting... is that you who lives across from me?" She finally asked the question that had been bothering her for so long.

Yu Yunting stared at her intently, his amber eyes gleaming even in the dim light. "This is the least disturbing way I can think of."

He took a small envelope out of his pocket and handed it to Jane Eyling.

She paused for a moment, took the small envelope, and took out the letter inside.

Xiaolin thoughtfully turned on the light, and Jian Ailing looked at the letter, which contained only one sentence—"Why don't we try starting over?"