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

Sheng Nanting looked up at Lu Yining, a sharp light flashing in his eyes. He slowly put down the documents in his hand, and said in a calm tone but with obvious displeasure: "Do you think I have time to attend a dinner like this?"

Lu Yining's heart tightened slightly, but she remained calm. She said softly, "Fourth Uncle, I know this may be a little sudden, but my parents do take it very seriously. If you can go, it will be good for all of us."

Sheng Nanting narrowed his eyes and sneered: "Lu Yining, do you really think I will change my arrangements for such a small matter as your family? Who do you think you are?"

Lu Yining bit her lip, a hint of helplessness and unwillingness flashed in her eyes, but she still insisted: "Fourth Uncle, you know my father and mother are not people who compromise easily. If they think I haven't tried my best, the next thing will only be more troublesome. If you can go once, at least you can calm them down temporarily."

At this moment, an employee passing by the office happened to hear their conversation and couldn't help but stop to eavesdrop. He whispered to his colleague beside him, "Lu Yining is really brave. He actually dared to talk to President Sheng like that. I'm afraid he's going to be in big trouble now."

The colleague nodded and whispered in agreement: "Yes, we all know how bad Mr. Sheng's temper is. I'm afraid Lu Yining is asking for trouble."

In the room, Sheng Nanting stood up, staring at Lu Yining with a sharp gaze, his tone becoming increasingly cold: "Are you threatening me?"

Lu Yining took a deep breath, met Sheng Nanting's gaze and said firmly, "Fourth Uncle, I just want you to understand that the current situation is very complicated. Your attendance at this dinner may be able to solve many problems. Our family will not take advantage of this dinner, we will only be grateful for your help."

Sheng Nanting frowned, pondered for a moment, and then slowly said, "Okay, I'll give you face. But you'd better remember that this doesn't mean I approve of your actions, nor does it mean I will do anything for your family."

Lu Yining was slightly stunned, and a hint of surprise appeared on his face: "Thank you, Fourth Uncle!"

Sheng Nanting snorted coldly, turned around and sat back in his chair, and continued to deal with the work at hand. He said to Lu Yining indifferently: "Don't forget, this dinner is not for your family, but to save you some trouble."

The two employees outside the door were surprised to hear that Sheng Nanting agreed to attend the banquet. One of them sighed quietly, "I didn't expect President Sheng to agree. It seems that Lu Yining's position in President Sheng's heart is indeed extraordinary."

Another person said with envy, "Lu Yining is so lucky. Not many people can persuade President Sheng. Her status in the company will probably be even higher from now on."

Lu Yining breathed a sigh of relief. She picked up her phone and prepared to notify Zhang Xiumin. Just as she was about to make the call, Sheng Nanting suddenly spoke up, "Remember to remind your father not to have any bad intentions. Otherwise, you will bear the consequences."

Lu Yining nodded, secretly thinking about how to deal with this dinner and the various situations that might arise. Countless possibilities flashed through her mind, but no matter what, she had to be prepared to face the challenges that followed.

After the call was connected, Zhang Xiumin's voice came anxiously: "Yining, how is it? Did Sheng Nanting agree?"

Lu Yining smiled slightly and said calmly, "Mom, Fourth Uncle has agreed to come over for lunch. But please be careful not to make the situation awkward or embarrassing."

Zhang Xiumin was obviously relieved when she heard this: "Okay, okay, we will pay attention. You should also try your best to persuade him to let Mu Ze come back soon."

Lu Yining responded and hung up the phone. She looked out the window at the increasingly busy streets, but her heart was at peace. She knew the real challenge had just begun.

Sheng Nanting's gaze lingered on her for a moment, then he lowered his head and continued working. There was an indescribable tension in the air, as if everyone was waiting for something to happen.

Lu Yining took a deep breath, sorted out the documents on the table, and then stood up and walked out the door. The moment she left, the atmosphere in the office seemed to become more solemn.

As the door slowly closed, a glimmer of hope and determination ignited within Lu Yining. She knew that no matter what happened next, she would have to face it and find her own way out. Lu Yining left the office, her heart still heavy. Although her fourth uncle had agreed to attend the dinner, the warning of "you will bear the consequences at your own risk" lingered in her ears, preventing her from fully relaxing.

At this time, many employees in the corridor were already discussing it. Lu Yining heard several familiar colleagues whispering, "I didn't expect President Sheng to agree. This time, Lu Yining really has two brushes."

Another female colleague shook her head and sighed, "Oh, I really don't know if this is a blessing or a curse. If President Sheng is unhappy, I'm afraid the situation will get even worse."

Lu Yining smiled bitterly, thinking to herself: I can only take it one step at a time. She quickened her pace and returned to her office, preparing to organize the relevant materials in advance and prepare for the upcoming dinner.

At noon, the atmosphere in an upscale restaurant was tense. Several elders of the Lu family had already arrived, sitting at the table and conversing in low voices. Lu Yining stood aside, taking deep breaths to adjust himself.

At this moment, the door to the restaurant was gently pushed open, and Sheng Nanting walked in. He was still wearing a well-tailored suit, his eyes as sharp as an eagle, which made people feel a little depressed. Seeing his arrival, the originally noisy table suddenly quieted down.

"Fourth uncle, you're here." Lu Yining stepped forward, his voice trembling slightly.

Sheng Nanting simply nodded, without any extra expression. He sat down at the main seat, and everyone else followed suit.

Zhang Xiumin spoke first, her tone very polite: "Nanting, thank you very much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to come here. Our family affairs are indeed a bit tricky."

Sheng Nanting glanced at everyone, a cold smile curled up at the corner of his mouth: "I came here just to give Yining a favor. As for your family's affairs, I have no interest in interfering."

Father Lu Zhiming was obviously unhappy. He cleared his throat and forced a smile: "Nanting, you also know the situation of our family. Without Mu Ze, many businesses are in trouble. If I can use your influence, things may be much better."

Sheng Nanting gave him a cold look and said, "I won't endorse your family's affairs, nor will I make any promises for your business. After this dinner, everything will remain the same."