As the Old Madam erupted in anger, the entire table fell silent. Zhao Yue froze, her own little schemes forgotten. Only Xiao Cheng remained unfazed, dedicating his full attention to the dishes Shen Lan had prepared, savoring every bite. A few minutes later, Xiao Ren shuffled in, clearly reluctant. His clothes were askew and his face was a mess of stubble. Dark, heavy bags hung under his eyes, the