Madam Shao and the rest of the Shao family all looked at Su Ding.
Su Ding, fiddling with her phone, had heard everything clearly. Now that Shao Zheng Gang asked her, she replied without looking up, "You gave up two million in pursuit for me?"
The moment these words were spoken, the previously warm and relaxed atmosphere fell into silence.
Madam Shao's expression suddenly turned grim.
Shao Zheng Chang and Shao Jun looked rather solemn. Shao Qing Qing was a little absent-minded, thinking about something. Shao Zheng Kang, however, was stroking his chin, observing the situation like a spectator.
"This... I..." Shao Zheng Gang hadn't expected his daughter to be so direct and stammered.
Madam Shao spoke with displeasure, "Xiao Xu, your father did say that. I suppose this is your intention as well."
Her words were equivalent to offering Su Ding a way to step down.
Shao Zheng Gang almost dejectedly lowered his head, ready to apologize.
Su Ding then calmly said, "Is the meal ready? Let's eat."
This sudden turn of events caught everyone off guard, but the tense atmosphere immediately eased considerably.
Madam Shao frowned, unsure of Su Ding's intentions.
However, as long as Su Ding didn't explicitly state she would continue to pursue the matter and was willing to sit down and eat with them, there was still hope.
She immediately put on a smiling face and said, "Alright, let's eat."
Shao Jun hurried to the kitchen to announce the serving of the meal.
The family gathered around the dining table, seated neatly. The dishes were served, and they were very lavish.
"Zheng Gang, eat up. Mom remembers you like this."
Madam Shao, with a smile, placed a piece of crispy potato into Shao Zheng Gang's bowl.
Shao Zheng Gang's aged face showed an expression of flattered surprise. He smiled and thanked her, "Thank you, Mom. Mom, please eat too." As he spoke, he quickly offered a chopstickful of food to Madam Shao.
Madam Shao nodded with a chuckle.
Shao Zheng Chang and Shao Jun quickly stood up to toast Shao Zheng Gang.
"Second brother, I won't say much else. It's all in this cup of wine, hehe."
"Eldest brother..."
Shao Zheng Gang had a sense of pride on his face. He raised his wine glass, clinked it, and drained it.
Su Ding calmly sipped her drink, not eating anything.
She had no appetite having dinner with this family. She even regretted agreeing to come to this meal, feeling like she was watching a performance.
"Xiao Xu, eat some dishes." Shao Qing Qing placed a piece of meat into Su Ding's bowl and said softly.
Shao Qing Qing sat beside Su Ding but didn't interact much, appearing somewhat nervous. She felt very grateful to Su Ding for securing the role for her, which was why she proactively offered her food.
However, she was also worried that her gesture might provoke a negative reaction from Su Ding.
Su Ding glanced at Shao Qing Qing, nodded, and said, "Thank you."
Shao Qing Qing quickly smiled, pursed her lips, and didn't say much more.
Madam Shao then spoke again, saying with a smile, "Our family is finally reunited. I am truly happy today. Xiao Xu, come home to see Grandma more often in the future. Grandma has always been thinking of you."
"Mhm." Su Ding glanced at Madam Shao and gave a perfunctory reply.
Seeing this, Madam Shao continued, "Xiao Jun, today, in front of me, you should formally apologize to Xiao Xu. Personally ask for her forgiveness. I believe Xiao Xu won't hold it against you."
Shao Jun seized the opportunity and immediately stood up, holding his glass towards Su Ding.
"Xiao Xu, your cousin cousin was wrong. Your cousin cousin apologizes to you here. Please don't be angry."
He then drank the wine in one gulp.
Su Ding remained silent for a few seconds before calmly saying, "Shao Jun, I hope you will learn what it means to respect your elders in the future. Regarding the jade bracelet, this matter is concluded."
Shao Jun's expression turned unpleasant. He could still smile when being lectured by an elder.
But to be lectured like this by Su Xu, a woman who was kept by a sugar daddy and then abandoned, in front of the family, he was extremely furious!
Shao Zheng Chang, seeing his son failing to manage his expression, kicked him hard under the table.