I am the Holy Poisoner, the Empress advised me to calm down

Sheng Nanting narrowed his eyes and stared at Lu Yining sharply, as if trying to gauge the truth in her words. The office fell silent for a moment, and even the sound of the keyboard was particularly clear.

"Fourth Uncle," Lu Yining bit his lip slightly, his voice low and firm, "I know what happened last night made you angry, but you also understand the current situation at home. The longer Xu Muze stays in there, the more uneasy the family will be. And my parents really need to save face."

Sheng Nanting's eyes were still cold, but a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth. "Do you really think that a meal can change my decision?"

"It's not about changing the decision, it's just about giving each other a chance to ease the tension." Lu Yining looked back at Sheng Nanting without showing any weakness, his tone filled with helplessness. "Fourth Uncle, I know you're angry, but I don't want our relationship to become so strained."

Sheng Nanting was silent for a moment, his fingers tapping rhythmically on the table. Finally, he stood up, his gaze still stern, but his tone softened slightly. "Okay, I'll give you this favor, let's go have dinner together. But don't expect too much, the outcome is already decided."

Hearing this, Lu Yining felt a little relieved, but she also knew that this was only a temporary relief. "Thank you, Fourth Uncle. I'll go check with them right away."

Just as Lu Yining was about to make a phone call, whispers suddenly came from outside the office door. The two looked at each other, and then looked towards the door at the same time.

"Have you heard? President Sheng is going to have lunch with the chairman's family today!" an employee said in surprise.

"Is this true? I heard yesterday that President Sheng lost his temper and scared Miss Lu Yining to tears." Another employee whispered.

"Yeah, I didn't expect it to be resolved peacefully so quickly. What a surprise!"

Hearing this, Lu Yining couldn't help but smile bitterly. She looked at Sheng Nanting, a trace of fatigue flashing in her eyes. "Look, everyone is paying close attention to our actions today."

Sheng Nanting snorted coldly and said in a flat tone: "Then let them see enough." Then he walked out of the office, leaving Lu Yining with a helpless look on his face.

At noon, Yueting Hotel.

The atmosphere in the restaurant was unusually heavy. The waiters moved cautiously, not daring to speak loudly. When Lu Yining and Sheng Nanting walked in together, they attracted everyone's attention. Zhang Xiumin quickly stood up and forced a smile on her face, although the smile did not reach the corners of her eyes.

"Nanting, Yining, you are here. Come here, please." Zhang Xiumin greeted them warmly.

Sheng Nanting nodded coldly and sat down directly, while Lu Yining stood aside with a calm expression.

"Yining, you sit down too." Xu Shengli said with a smile. Although his tone was calm, there was a hint of nervousness in it.

The food arrived one after another, but no one started eating immediately. Zhang Xiumin cleared her throat and spoke tentatively, "Nan Ting, about Mu Ze's matter..."

Before she could finish, Sheng Nanting raised his eyes and interrupted her: "There's no need to talk about Mu Ze anymore. Whatever happens will happen, I've already made it very clear."

This sentence was like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the atmosphere at the table that had just heated up. Zhang Xiumin and Xu Shengli's faces suddenly became a little embarrassed. Lu Yining sighed secretly in her heart, she knew that this dinner party was not simple.

Just then, a waiter accidentally knocked over a glass of water and apologized in a panic. This scene seemed to ease the atmosphere at the table a little. Everyone shifted their attention to the flustered waiter.

"It's okay, it's a small matter." Xu Shengli comforted, trying to ease the awkwardness of the moment.

"I'm so sorry, I'll clean it up right away." The waiter apologized repeatedly.

Taking advantage of this brief gap, Lu Yining secretly glanced at Sheng Nanting and found that he was staring out the window, as if lost in thought. At this moment, his phone vibrated and a text message came in. Lu Yining took out his phone to check, and his face suddenly changed.

She looked up at Sheng Nanting, hesitated for a moment, and finally said softly: "Fourth Uncle, there is something I need to talk to you about alone."

"What?" Sheng Nanting retracted his gaze and asked coldly.

"This matter is very urgent..." Lu Yining's voice trembled slightly, as if hiding a huge secret.

Before he finished speaking, the phone beeped. Sheng Nanting frowned, his eyes becoming even darker. At this moment, the atmosphere in the entire restaurant seemed to be enveloped by an invisible force. Everyone held their breath, staring, waiting for the next step to happen.

And this is just the beginning... Sheng Nanting narrowed his eyes and frowned, obviously a little surprised by Lu Yining's request. He stood up and said coldly: "Okay, let's talk outside."

Zhang Xiumin and Xu Shengli exchanged glances, each seeing a hint of unease in the other's eyes. Lu Yining nodded slightly and followed Sheng Nanting out of the restaurant. They walked through the corridor and came to a small lounge in the hotel. It was relatively quiet here, and no one else would disturb them for the time being.

"What's going on?" Sheng Nanting said, his back to Lu Yining, his tone still cold. The sunlight from the window shone on him, forming a sharp silhouette.

Lu Yining took a deep breath, his voice low and rapid: "Fourth Uncle, I just received a call about Mu Ze. He said that he was threatened by someone, and those people wanted him to do something illegal, otherwise..."

Sheng Nanting turned around, his eyes as sharp as a knife, "Tell me in detail." His tone was no longer as cold as before, but more serious.

"Mu Ze said he was kidnapped," Lu Yining's voice trembled, with worry in his eyes. "Those people forced him to do illegal things. If he didn't obey, it would be bad for him."

Sheng Nanting's eyes instantly deepened. He quickly pulled his phone from his pocket and dialed a number. "Send someone to investigate this immediately. Rescue Mu Ze at all costs!" His voice was calm and firm, full of unquestionable momentum.

Outside the door, several waiters were talking in low voices.

"What do you think these two are discussing?" one of the waiters asked curiously.

"It must be something big. You can tell by the look of it." Another waiter echoed in a low voice.

"Do you know? I heard that President Sheng actually agreed to have dinner with the chairman's family today. This is the first time in history." The third waiter interrupted.

"I heard about it too. They were so upset yesterday, but they're reconciled today. The world is changing so fast." The fourth waiter sighed.

Back in the private room, Sheng Nanting and Lu Yining sat down again. The atmosphere was still heavy, but with a hint of tension.

"Fourth Uncle, what are you going to do?" Lu Yining asked with concern.