Chapter 144: I Can Teach You Later

Holding Xixi's delicate little hand, Su Yu took her seat beside Jiang Ziling, exchanging a knowing glance that contained not only mutual trust but also a determination to weather the storms from the outside world together.

Having witnessed this, Jiang Xunzhong felt the heavy stone in his heart quietly settle; he knew that if Su Yu were truly provoked, she would not hesitate to flip the table and walk away.

Just as Jiang Xunzhong was about to announce the official start of the dinner and encourage everyone to relax and enjoy the feast, Su Yu suddenly spoke up and stopped the guests who were about to pick up their chopsticks.

She quietly removed the silver hairpin tucked in her hair, carefully wiped it a few times, and then calmly dipped it into each of the appetizing dishes in turn, performing a rather eye-catching "poison-testing ritual."

This action caused the expressions on everyone's faces to freeze instantly, and a subtle yet heavy atmosphere quietly permeated the room.