Step by step, a gentle breeze leads to a smooth path

Listening to the chatter of the young people at the table, a girl of about twelve or thirteen years old was finally pushed out and walked towards Ting Nan.

"Hello! I'm Du Wan'er, the groom Du Hongxue's cousin. Your dress is beautiful. I also noticed that the macaron-colored one you wore at noon was very pretty. Could you tell me which designer made it for you?" the girl asked politely.

"Hello! My brother designed the dress!" Ting Nan Hao said truthfully.

"Ah! Your brother? He must be quite old. May I ask which household you belong to? This is the first time I've met you." Du Wan'er became even more enthusiastic.

"I'm Zuo Jinyue's student, and I don't live in Shanghai," Ting Nan said casually. Upon hearing that she was Du Hongxue's cousin, she didn't want to get to know her better. Perhaps she was Du Hexiang's daughter? She didn't want to provoke her.

"Tingnan, you're here! Wan'er, you're here too?" Du Hongxue rushed over to greet Tingnan as soon as he saw her walk in. He was also wearing the suit Zheng Ruidong had made for him tonight, and he looked very handsome.

"Tingnan, please thank Ruidong for me. Xiaoyue and I both really love the clothes he designed. They're fantastic."

"Brother, brother, were your and sister-in-law's clothes designed by her brother? Is her brother's name Ruidong?" Du Wan'er was shocked and clung to Du Hongxue.

Taking the opportunity, Ting Nan found an inconspicuous seat with her master, intending to leave after dinner. There were still quite a few guests at the banquet.

Du Hexiang didn't come, but Zuo's two older brothers came over to greet Tingnan when they saw her. Zuo Renxin and Yang Sumei also came over to say hello. Gao Haoran knew that this couple were genuine people, so he accepted their invitation to visit the Zuo residence the next day, as there were some things that needed to be settled.

Zuo Zhenhua, who couldn't keep his mouth shut, gave Gao Haoran a thumbs up while the adults were chatting, and whispered to Tingnan, "Tingnan, your master is indeed a master! Although refusing General Du's invitation was bold, it was also wise."

"Ok?"

“The Du family, just Hongxue’s family. General Du is alright, but the others, especially his two aunts, look down on everyone.” Zuo Zhenhua said, imitating as he spoke.

It was so funny that Ting Nan couldn't help but laugh. "Brother Zhenhua, aren't they tired?"

"Then we'll have to ask them. Maybe they're used to it, hehehe!" Zuo Zhenyu chuckled to himself.

"Won't Teacher Zuo be mistreated after marrying into that family?" Ting Nan was a little worried about Zuo Jinyue marrying into a complicated family.

"Tingnan, don't worry about that. Hongxue's father works at a bank, and his mother is a doctor. They are both reasonable and like my Xiaoyue very much. They don't live together. Besides, our Zuo family isn't to be trifled with. We won't let you, Teacher Zuo, suffer any grievances." Zuo Zhenyu reassured Tingnan.

"Hmm, that's more like it. If Teacher Zuo is wronged, he should beat up Du Hongxue. Brother Zhenhua, he probably can't beat you, right?" Hearing Nan's shared indignation, he continued whispering with Zuo Zhenhua.

"Of course, a man has to protect his woman. Tingnan, how about we spar a bit later when we have time? I've heard Xiaoyue talk about you two, and I'm really curious. You beat Hongxue down?" Zuo Zhenhua finally spoke his mind.

“He didn’t collapse; he’s still quite capable. But he has weaknesses…” Ting Nan remembered to be 'humble,' and her master sat down beside her.

Zuo Zhenyu watched the two whispering to each other and felt a little sorry for Du Hongxue.

Now he believed Du Hongxue's complaints. He said that Tingnan was extremely protective of Xiaoyue, threatening him several times that if Xiaoyue was wronged, he would come to Shanghai to beat him up. He even asked strange questions like who to save first if someone fell into the water, and even talked about whether they would have a son or a daughter... He even arranged for his brother to be his thug, hahaha... Xiaoyue was a fun and considerate student, and Zuo Zhenyu liked Tingnan even more.

Back at the guesthouse after the banquet, Gao Haoran came to Tingnan and said, "Tingnan, I only found out today that the Zuo family and the Du family have such a good relationship. I'm going to visit the Zuo family tomorrow, and I've decided to go to their hometown to take care of some things. I'll take you back first, and then I'll go and meet up with them."

"Master, may I go with you?"