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

Sheng Nanting put down the mouse, leaned back in his chair, looked at Lu Yining with deep eyes, and a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth: "Are you begging for mercy on their behalf? Or do you also want to see what new tricks they can play?"

Lu Yining was slightly startled, then calmed down. She said softly, "Fourth Uncle, I understand what you mean. However, you also know their methods. If they really have any new plans, perhaps it would be better for us to know in advance."

At this moment, a whisper suddenly came from outside the office:

"Have you heard? Xu Shengli and Zhang Xiumin are inviting President Sheng to dinner!"

"Yeah, I wonder what conspiracy is behind this dinner?"

"Oh, I really don't know what Mr. Sheng is thinking. It's too late to hide from this kind of person."

"Who knows? After all, Mr. Sheng's actions are always unpredictable. Let's not overthink it."

Although these conversations were deliberately kept in a low voice, they still drifted into the office. Lu Yining tilted his head slightly, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes, while Sheng Nanting remained expressionless, but the smile on his lips became increasingly indifferent.

Sheng Nanting slowly said, "Lu Yining, do you also think I should go to this dinner?"

Lu Yining smiled slightly and replied, "Fourth Uncle, if you don't go, I'm afraid they won't give up easily. Besides, don't you always like to control everything? This time, you can also see what they really want to do."

Sheng Nanting's gaze lingered on Lu Yining for a moment, then he stood up and walked to the window, looking at the city outside. His voice carried a subtle hint of sarcasm: "Well, since you suggest so, I'll go and see their sincerity."

Lu Yining breathed a sigh of relief. She knew this dinner party wasn't simple, but at least Sheng Nanting agreed to go, so she could better control the situation. She stood up and was about to leave the office when she heard Sheng Nanting's calm voice: "Lu Yining, remember, don't forget your identity."

Lu Yining paused, turned to look at Sheng Nanting, nodded, and then quietly left the office.

At the same time, in the company's rest area, several employees were discussing:

"I heard that there's a big show going on at noon today, and President Sheng wants to attend in person."

"Yes, it is said that Xu Shengli and Zhang Xiumin have invested a lot of money this time. I don't know if they can succeed."

"Humph, what else do they want to do? President Sheng won't buy it."

"However, Lu Yining's situation seems to be quite difficult as well. It's not easy to be caught in the middle."

"That's right. Look, she didn't look very happy when she went out just now."

These whispers quickly spread to every corner of the company, and the entire company seemed to be nervously awaiting the upcoming dinner. Everyone was curious about how this drama would unfold, and even those who had thought they had seen it all were now filled with anticipation and curiosity.

Lu Yining walked out of the company building and took a deep breath. She knew that what was going to happen next would be very tricky, but she also understood that only by taking one step at a time could she find a solution to the problem.

She looked up at the sky and said to herself, "No matter what, I will find my own way."

At that moment, in a private room at the Yueting Hotel, Xu Shengli and Zhang Xiumin were already waiting. Their eyes were filled with anxiety and anticipation, as if they were calculating every detail of what was about to happen.

Xu Shengli said in a deep voice: "Xiumin, today we must convince Sheng Nanting to release Mu Ze no matter what."

Zhang Xiumin clenched her fists, a determined glint in her eyes. "That's right. No matter how hard he tries, we must hold on. We can't let him look down on us!"

Just as their conversation was about to end, light footsteps were heard at the door. Lu Yining stood at the door, his eyes sweeping over the two people in the box, and said calmly, "Mom and Dad, Fourth Uncle will be here soon. I hope you've prepared everything."

As soon as the words fell, a faint response came from outside the door: "I'm here."

Everyone's eyes turned to the door, and they saw Sheng Nanting slowly walk in. His eyes were cold, but with an elusive smile. He looked at the three people in front of him and said softly, "Then let's get started." The box suddenly became unusually quiet. Everyone held their breath, their eyes focused on Sheng Nanting. Xu Shengli and Zhang Xiumin glanced at each other, a hint of nervousness and uneasiness flashing in their eyes. They quickly adjusted their mood, put on smiles on their faces, and greeted him.

Xu Shengli spoke first, "Mr. Sheng, your presence truly brightens our humble home! Please take a seat, please take a seat."

Zhang Xiumin immediately followed, diligently pulling out a chair for Sheng Nanting, and said with a smile: "Mr. Sheng, we specially prepared some side dishes, I hope you like them."

Sheng Nanting sat down slowly, glanced at the dishes on the table, curled his lips slightly, and there was a hint of teasing in his eyes: "It seems that you have prepared very carefully, but I am more concerned about your purpose today."

Xu Shengli and Zhang Xiumin exchanged glances, and then Xu Shengli said in a deep voice, "Mr. Sheng is indeed straightforward. We do have something we would like to ask for your help with today."

Zhang Xiumin then said: "Yes, we would like to ask you to release Mu Ze. After all, he is our son, and we are really worried about his current situation."

Sheng Nanting's eyes became even colder, and he said lightly: "You know more about Mu Ze's affairs than I do. Don't you know how he got into all this trouble?"

Xu Shengli's face darkened and he argued, "We did make mistakes, but Mu Ze is still young and acted impulsively. Please show some mercy and give him a chance to mend his ways."

"Young people must pay the price for their mistakes," Sheng Nanting said, his voice devoid of warmth. "This isn't a simple question of forgiveness or not. The issues he's involved in are too complicated."

The atmosphere in the box grew increasingly tense, as if the air was filled with a sense of oppression. At this moment, Lu Yining stepped forward and said softly, "Fourth Uncle, since my parents have realized their mistakes, can you give them a chance to teach Mu Ze well so that he won't make the same mistake again?"

Sheng Nanting turned his gaze towards Lu Yining, a subtle emotion flashed across his eyes, but he quickly returned to his indifference: "Lu Yining, are you speaking for them, or do you really think this can solve the problem?"

Lu Yining replied firmly, "Fourth Uncle, I understand your concerns, but this is indeed our only option. If Mu Ze can truly repent, perhaps this will be a chance for him to start over."

Sheng Nanting was silent for a moment, and finally nodded: "Okay, I can think about it. But you must ensure that Mu Ze will not make similar mistakes in the future."