Qiao Anlu’s parents were yet to convince, and Ning Zesheng was summoned back by Ning Zhiyuan to question him about his matter with Qiao Anlu.
In Ning Zhiyuan’s eyes, no, in many people’s eyes, Qiao Anlu is merely a third-tier actress who relied on her looks to climb up, absolutely unfit to marry into one of the Five Major Families.
Ning Zhiyuan asked bluntly, "Is it true between you and that actress?"
"Yes."
Ning Zesheng, always a man of few words, seemed to confirm it was true, causing Ning Zhiyuan’s expression to change, about to slam the table when Mrs. Ning stopped him, "Dear, don’t lose your temper just yet, Ah Sheng hasn’t clarified anything."
Though saying this, she was inwardly delighted that Ning Zeyan is now tangled up with Gu Xiyao, while Ning Zesheng gave up Gu Xiyao only to be with a woman like this.
For her, it’s simply delightful.
"What is there to clarify? Would he admit to something that doesn’t exist? Besides, can you expect him to explain things to us clearly?"
Mrs. Ning chuckled, "Ah Sheng is indeed not a talkative child but he has always been prudent in his actions. Last time breaking off the engagement with Miss Gu almost... This, it seems he genuinely likes this actress, what’s her name again? Qiao Anlu, right?"
"In any case, calling you here with your mother today is to resolve this issue. I have invited Miss Qiao as well, even though you’ve broken off your engagement with Gu Xiyao, you shouldn’t be with her."
As Ning Zhiyuan finished, Ning Zesheng stood up in agitation, "Why did you bring her here?!"
Ning Zhiyuan was slightly taken aback, and Mrs. Ning added, "It’s the first time I’ve seen Ah Sheng so agitated. Previously, no matter what your father said, you had no reaction apart from requesting to work at YT Entertainment. You seemed to never defy your father; now, being so emotional, it seems you’re quite invested in this actress."
The more Mrs. Ning said, the angrier Ning Zhiyuan became inside.
Just then, someone ushered Qiao Anlu in; upon her appearance, Ning Zesheng immediately walked over, took her hand, and left.
Ning Zhiyuan, seated at the dining table, remarked, "Just leave like that and expect her to enter our Ning Family’s door."
Ning Zesheng paused his steps, and Qiao Anlu, feeling bewildered, was seated at the table, then asked, "So it was your father who invited me here?"
She muttered quietly, "I was busy rushing for a schedule, thought I was kidnapped."
"Miss Qiao, right? We’ve already ordered food, not sure if it suits your taste." Mrs. Ning smiled politely.
Qiao Anlu glanced at the table, striving to control herself, "I’ve been asked to lose weight recently, so I’m not eating."
Mrs. Ning coughed awkwardly, and Ning Zhiyuan bluntly said, "Miss Qiao should be quite aware of our Sheng Family’s status in New City. Today, inviting you here is to make it clear that our Sheng Family absolutely wouldn’t want an actress like Miss Qiao to be our daughter-in-law."
Qiao Anlu glanced at Ning Zesheng, who was tightly holding her hand under the table, then asked, "Ning Zesheng, what do you say?"
"Do you want to eat? If you want to eat, have a few bites, and I’ll take you home. If you don’t want to eat, we’ll just leave directly."
Qiao Anlu grinned, "How handsome! But..." she paused, "I suddenly don’t feel like dieting."
She picked up the chopsticks and started eating, "Since Uncle and Aunt graciously invited me, I won’t hold back."