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"Great!"

Zhou Yuan's heart was burdened with no ordinary weight, and he had no idea what attitude his mother-in-law might take.

He didn't mind taking the blame himself, but he feared they would make it difficult for Qing Ning.

After all, Qing Ning was entirely innocent in this matter and shouldn't have to bear the consequences.

But was he not a victim as well?

No matter what, it was time to face the situation.

Meanwhile, in the brightly lit living room.

Wang Liyun sat in a chair, silent, her presence giving Qing Ning a sense of immense pressure, so strong it left her nervously twisting her clasped hands behind her back.

"A-auntie!"

Qing Ning's voice trembled slightly, and she didn't dare look up.

Wang Liyun frowned and said, "Sit!"

Her silence wasn't because of Qing Ning, but her mind was preoccupied with how Zhou Yuan would handle the internal conflict, leading her to overlook Qing Ning's presence.