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

"Grandma, Second Brother and Second Sister-in-law!" Jian Ailing chatted with Yu Hui for a while, and then saw Zeng Ying walking over.

Today, Zeng Ying wore a light red satin dress and had exquisite makeup, exuding a gentle feeling, which was very different from her previous capable and arrogant appearance.

"Go ahead, you two chat." Seeing that Yu Hui wanted to rest, Jian Ailing sensibly got up.

"Since Second Sister-in-law is free now, why don't you lend it to me first? Second Brother, you don't mind, do you?" Zeng Ying suddenly pulled Jian Ailing's hand, but her gaze was fixed on Yu Yunting.

Her sudden display of intimacy made Jian Ailing somewhat uncomfortable, and she paused for a moment. But Zeng Ying's words made her feel slightly uneasy.

If you want to find her, just find her directly. Why talk to your second brother? She's not Yu Yunting's woman.

"Then you'll have to ask your second sister-in-law."

Jane was quite satisfied with his answer.

"Is it alright, Second Sister-in-law?" Zeng Ying finally turned to her.

Jane Ailing couldn't quite figure out what Zeng Ying's sudden action meant, but with everyone watching, she couldn't refuse Zeng Ying's request, so she could only nod.

Jane Ailing followed Zeng Ying out of the banquet hall and upstairs with her.

"Is there something you need from me?" Seeing that Zeng Ying was just walking ahead without saying anything, Jian Ailing took the initiative to speak.

The two went up to the second floor, and it seemed that Zeng Ying was going to take her back to her room.

"Sister-in-law, I've remembered everything you told me before." Compared to the bustling first floor, the second floor was much quieter. Zeng Ying turned around and looked at the woman behind her. "I think you're quite right."

Jane frowned slightly, without directly answering her question.

"Last time you said I shouldn't have those unrealistic fantasies, and I shouldn't treat you as an enemy, and I think you were right." Seeing that she didn't speak, Zeng Ying continued to speak on her own, "I've thought about it for a long time, and I feel that there's really no need to get stuck in those hopeless things."

"Yes, it's good that you think of it that way." Jian Ailing's expression relaxed a bit. "It's a good thing for you to understand this sooner rather than later."

"Sister-in-law, you will forgive me, right?" Zeng Ying suddenly turned around, her bright eyes looking at Jian Ailing with a hint of expectation in them.

Jane Ailing paused for a moment, then nodded. "Of course, let bygones be bygones."

She no longer wanted to dwell on the past. In any case, she wouldn't be living as a member of this family anymore, and she might never have the chance to see Zeng Ying again. Letting go of others was also letting go of herself.

"That's good." Zeng Ying smiled happily. "Don't just stand there, come into my room."

She continued walking forward, leading Jane Ailing into her room.

This was the first time Jane Ailing had seen her room, and it was much larger than her previous one. Jane Ailing glanced at it briefly, but her gaze was quickly drawn to the long dressing table.

A small safe sat on the edge of the table, its door open. A ruby ​​necklace rested on a velvet cushion, gleaming brilliantly under the light.

"That's the gemstone necklace my brother gave me at the auction last time. I usually don't want to wear it, but it's a special day for Grandma's birthday, a day worth celebrating, so I thought I'd wear it." Zeng Ying walked closer to the dressing table and looked down at the necklace.

"It's beautiful," Jane Ailing exclaimed sincerely.

Didn't Zeng Ying tell me she had let go? What does it mean that she's showing me the necklace Yu Yunting gave her now?

"Second sister-in-law, I didn't mean anything by it." Zeng Ying seemed to see through her thoughts, and simply took her hand affectionately. "Today is Grandma's birthday banquet, and everyone is very busy. I couldn't find anyone to help me put on the necklace, so I came to ask you for help to put it on for me."

"Oh...of course, no problem." Since she said that, if I kept arguing, it would seem like I was being petty.

"But when I help you put on the necklace, don't I need to wear gloves or something? I'm afraid I'll get it dirty." Jane Ailing had never worn such expensive jewelry before, and asked with some curiosity.

She looked at the dressing table again, but there didn't seem to be any gloves or similar items anywhere.

"No need," Zeng Ying said with a smile as she sat down in front of the mirror. "How dirty can your hands be? I don't mind."

Zeng Ying's behavior today was completely different from her usual self. Jian Ailing found it a bit strange, but just frowned and didn't answer.

"Look, I don't usually use these... I didn't mean to not give them to you." Seeing that she didn't believe her, Zeng Ying took the initiative to open all the drawers next to her, and indeed there were no usable gloves inside.

"Okay, then sit down." Jian Ailing couldn't refuse any longer, so she turned around and carefully took the necklace from the jewelry box and hung it around Zeng Ying's neck.

Looking in the mirror, Zeng Ying's outfit and makeup today do match the necklace very well.

Jane Ailing lowered her head, trying to fasten the necklace, when suddenly a sharp bell rang in the room, interrupting her actions.

The two turned their attention to the table and found that Zeng Ying's cell phone was ringing.

"Excuse me, sister-in-law, I need to take this call."

"Okay, no rush." ​​Jian Ailing put the necklace back into the jewelry box. Zeng Ying immediately stood up, picked up her phone, and hurriedly left the room.

She found a small chair nearby and sat down, her eyes vacant, listlessly looking around at the furniture in the room. The bookshelf contained some books, two or three trophies, a family photo, and a picture of Zeng Ying and Yu Yunting together.

She was wearing an academic gown, and it looked like he was there to attend her graduation ceremony.

At that time, Zeng Ying had a bright smile, clear eyes, and looked very happy.

Jane didn't want to touch Zeng Ying's things, so she could only walk around her room briefly. But even after walking around several times, Zeng Ying still didn't seem to be coming back at all.

"Zeng Ying?" Jian Ailing walked out of the room and called out Zeng Ying's name in the second-floor corridor.

But it was very quiet around her, and no one responded to her at all.

It felt like there wasn't a single person on the entire second floor.

"Where are you?" she asked, raising her voice slightly as she walked forward, somewhat confused.

Jane looked around the terrace and the stairwell, but there was no sign of her.

Perhaps she had been called downstairs. In that case, there was no need for her to stay here alone any longer. Jian Ailing initially intended to go downstairs directly, but after considering it for a moment, she hurriedly returned to Zeng Ying's room and closed the door for her.

Even though she was at home, her sparkling ruby ​​necklace was visible from outside the door, so she shouldn't be so ostentatious.

After closing the door, Jane quickly walked back to the first floor and entered the banquet hall.

The banquet hall seemed a bit livelier than before, with a few more relatives whom Jian Ailing couldn't quite recall by name, but whom she had met before. She looked around carefully; Zeng Ying and Yu Yunting weren't there.

However, it looks like the banquet should be starting soon.

Since Zeng Ying wasn't there, she decided not to go out. Jian Ailing stood listlessly by the window, watching the people inside chatting happily.

However, over the years she has gotten used to staying quietly in the corner. After all, Yu Hui was the only one in the Yu family who truly accepted her, and she never felt that she had truly integrated into the family.

"Hi, Aileen." Jane Aileen felt a gentle pat on the shoulder. She turned around and saw her cousin, Sherry.

She has lived with her parents in the UK for many years and doesn't have close ties with the Yu family in Longcheng. Her Chinese isn't very good either, so she probably feels the same way I do and can't really fit into this lively and bustling social setting.

Jane smiled at her and continued chatting with her about the topic they had just discussed.

Surprisingly, the two loners got along quite well, chatting about their internship experiences and travel plans. Shirley was about to share her backpacking experience in Greece last year, and Jane was starting to get interested as she listened.

I feel that after regaining my freedom, I can finally go on a great trip.

The two were talking animatedly when they were suddenly interrupted by a scream.