Jiang Jin smiled. She and Sister Yu had been together all their lives, and their feelings could be understood by each other with just a glance.

“Then, from now on, you have to drink the bird’s nest with me every day. You have to accompany me after all,” Jiang Jin said as she handed the unfinished bowl of bird’s nest to Sister Yu.

Sister Yu pushed it back and said, “There’s half left. Young Madam said you have to drink a bowl!”

The duo laughed at their own antics.

Age was nothing. They could make waves and withstand storms.

Everyone would make arrangements for themselves, and those who schemed against others all day long naturally would not dare to trust others.

…

Although Yin Bin was the eldest son of Old Master Yin, he was not complacent in regard to inheriting the Yin family business. Since he was young, Yin Yang had been eyeing his position. For this reason, he had made long-term plans for himself and his children.

He had to return to S City soon. Fortunately, his business in M City had already stabilized. He only needed to maintain his relationship with the locals in M City.

Before leaving, Yin Bin brought Guan Ning and Yin Yi to visit Ning Zhe.

Su Tong was so excited that she did not sleep well the entire night. As soon as she woke up, she inspected the house again and again, making sure everything was in place. She even dressed up meticulously. When she came downstairs, she saw Ning Dong, who had just returned from a jog. When she saw him dressed in his sportswear, she pulled him and said anxiously, “My son, why haven’t you gotten ready yet? Hurry up. Go and take a shower and change your clothes before coming down. The Yin family will be here soon.”

Ning Dong did not mind his mother’s behavior. He said nonchalantly, “Why are you so anxious? It’s not like they’re important.”

“How are they not important?” Su Tong asked, shocked by her son’s nonchalance. Then, she quickly said, “Son, this concerns your marriage. We wouldn’t be able to find a better family than theirs. Yin Yi is loved by her grandfather, father, and siblings. Think about it. If you marry her…”

Su Tong looked at her son with bright eyes, hoping her son would understand her painstaking efforts.

Ning Dong did not want to discuss this matter with his mother. After all, even if he explained it to her, she would not understand. He said before he went upstairs, “I’m going to take a shower.”

Su Tong felt happy, thinking that her son had heeded her advice.

At this moment, Ning Chun came into the house. When he saw Su Tong, he greeted her. “Madam.”

Su Tong frowned. “Are you here to look for Master? Is it important? He can’t go out today. The family of Ning Dong’s girlfriend is coming to visit today. He has to stay at home?”

Ning Chun was slightly stunned by the barrage of questions. He quickly recovered and said, “Master isn’t going out today. He only asked me to send him some documents so he could look at them.”

Su Tong, satisfied with the answer, made way for Ning Chun.

Ning Chun lowered his head and went upstairs. From the corners of his eyes, he studied the freshly decorated living room.

…

When Ning Chun entered the study, Ning Zhe was reading the newspaper. After closing the door, he asked in a low voice, “The Yin family is visiting today?”

Ning Zhe nodded. “They probably want to settle Ning Dong’s matter before they return to S City.”

Ning Chun was slightly surprised.

Ning Zhe said calmly, “The internal strife in the Yin family is getting worse. Yin Bin wants to form an alliance. His eldest daughter is going to marry Ye Cheng, and he wants his youngest daughter to marry into our family. This is a very secure arrangement. In the future, with the three families joining forces, even the Mu family won’t be able to stop us. We’ll be able to dominate M City in the future. How many more years can Old Master Yin live? Until now, he hasn’t given any power to his two sons at all. Yin Bin isn’t stupid. He knows the best thing to do now is to find good allies.”