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

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."

Xu Shengli and Zhang Xiumin breathed a sigh of relief almost at the same time, looked at Lu Yining gratefully, and then nodded in agreement.

The dinner continued, but everyone present was filled with anxiety. Lu Yining, in particular, knew this was only a temporary reprieve, and that the problems ahead would still be numerous. She secretly resolved to do her best to protect her family, no matter what happened.

After dinner, Sheng Nanting stood up and prepared to leave. He looked at the three people present and said softly, "Remember what I said, don't let me down." Then he turned and walked towards the door.

Xu Shengli and Zhang Xiumin quickly stood up to see him off, and Lu Yining followed behind until they were out of the hotel. Standing at the door, Lu Yining couldn't help but ask, "Fourth Uncle, will you really help us?"

Sheng Nanting stopped, looked back at her, and said calmly: "Lu Yining, some things cannot be solved by the power of more than one person. You have to be careful too, there are people behind the scenes who are plotting something."

After saying that, he turned and left, leaving Lu Yining standing there, lost in deep thought. She knew that all this had just begun, and the road ahead was full of unknowns and challenges.

At the same time, in a distant corner, a pair of eyes were fixed on this scene, their expressions filled with complexities. The man took out his cell phone, made a call, and whispered, "Boss, they're out. What should we do next?"

A cold voice came from the other end of the phone: "Continue as planned and take action tonight."

The man hung up the phone, a cold light flashed in his eyes, and then he disappeared into the night.

Lu Yining stood at the hotel entrance, a sudden sense of foreboding welling up in her heart. She turned her head and gazed into the distance, silently saying to herself: No matter what, I will definitely find my own path. But she also knew that this road was destined to be bumpy.

She took a deep breath and stepped forward with determination. In the darkness, a greater storm was brewing... Lu Yining followed her parents back home. The city seemed unusually peaceful under the night sky, but her heart was filled with unspeakable turmoil. She knew that every moment that followed was crucial and there was no room for carelessness.

"Yining, thank you so much for tonight." Zhang Xiumin said softly, her eyes full of gratitude, "If it weren't for you, Mu Ze might really be in trouble."

Xu Shengli also nodded: "Yes, we all know that Fourth Uncle has always been special to you. This may be our only chance."

Lu Yining smiled softly but said nothing. She knew that all this was not something that could be solved with a simple thank you and apology. She still had a lot to do. At this moment, she had only one thought in her mind - to protect her family.

At this moment, the phone suddenly rang. It was a message from an unfamiliar number: "Be careful, be careful of the person behind you."

Lu Yining was startled and quickly deleted the message, her brow furrowed. She looked around and confirmed that she was not being monitored before she breathed a sigh of relief. This sudden reminder made her realize that the situation might be much more complicated than she had imagined.

She walked to the window, looked into the distance, and silently pondered what to do next. At this time, the phone rang again, and this time it was a familiar number - her best friend Lin Xiaowen.

"Yining, are you okay? I just saw a few people acting suspiciously on the street, and I felt like they were staring at your house!" Lin Xiaowen's anxious voice came.

"Are you sure?" Lu Yining's tone was calm, but his heart was beating fast.

"Absolutely sure! They've been lingering not far away. I suspect they're here to cause trouble."

"Got it. I'll be careful." Lu Yining quickly hung up the phone, countless thoughts flashing through her mind. She had to figure out these people's true intentions as soon as possible and be prepared to deal with them.

She quickly returned to the living room and said to her parents, "Dad, Mom, I have to go out for something. You stay home and don't go out."

Xu Shengli asked doubtfully, "Yining, where are you going so late?"

Lu Yining replied briefly: "I'm going to take care of some things. Don't worry, I'll be fine."

Zhang Xiumin nervously held Lu Yining's hand: "Yining, please be careful. Our family is finally together. Don't let anything happen again."

Lu Yining nodded gently and comforted him, "Don't worry, I will protect myself and you as well."

She changed into comfortable clothes and quietly left the house, deciding to investigate the true intentions of those people. On the street, the night breeze blew her long hair, and Lu Yining's mood became increasingly heavy.

Just as she walked out of the residential complex, a dark figure quietly appeared beside her. "Ms. Yining, please be careful when going out late at night," a deep voice rang out.

Lu Yining's heart trembled, and he quickly turned around, looking warily at the stranger in front of him. The man was wearing a black suit and had a cold look in his eyes. It was obvious that he was not an ordinary passerby.

"Who are you?" Lu Yining asked in a deep voice.

"I am your friend, but also your opponent," the man said slowly, "You'd better give up, or you will regret it."

Lu Yining sneered inwardly. She had long anticipated encountering such obstacles. "I won't give up, and I won't back down," she responded firmly.

A glint of appreciation flashed in the man's eyes: "Well, in that case, I hope you can stick to it."

After saying that, the man turned and disappeared into the night, leaving Lu Yining standing there with a heavier heart. She knew that this battle was far from over, and all she needed to do was keep moving forward and find the truth.

She took another deep breath and stepped forward with determination. The city remained calm in the night, but a surging crisis was approaching. And she, Lu Yining, would do her utmost to protect everything she held dear.

Just as she was about to enter a secluded alley, she heard light footsteps in the distance. She stopped in her tracks and looked back, only to see several men in black quietly approaching her.

"Ms. Yining, it seems you are in trouble." The leading man in black sneered, his voice full of threats.

Lu Yining responded coldly: "Who are you? Why are you following me?"

The man in black smiled smugly. "We're just following orders. I advise you to be obedient, otherwise you'll suffer the consequences."

Just then, a crisp phone ring rang. Lu Yining took out his mobile phone and saw an unexpected name: Sheng Nanting.

She answered the phone, her voice calm and firm: "Fourth Uncle, why are you calling?"