A-List Actress: Paper Marriage but Pampering Billionaire

Chapter 1353: Chapter 1353: Saving Face

What kind of grudge is this?

This grudge is quite serious!

The expressions of everyone at the table suddenly turned heavy.

Ruan Xinyu knew that Kong Lizhen was unaware of the facts, which is why she spoke like that. Although it felt quite embarrassing to let her know about these troublesome matters, since she was Nuannuan’s godmother, she’d eventually find out.

Thinking this, she let go of any mental burden.

”Nuannuan and her mother ended up wandering outside because the heiress of the Liang Group deliberately caused it. She made Nuannuan and her mother suffer so much, it’s only natural that we can’t just let it go.”

Kong Lizhen nodded upon hearing this, then suddenly realized, ”So the mistress’s last name is Liang.”

Everyone turned to look at her, Zhuang Shaoyang’s expression was particularly odd, instinctively sensing her next words wouldn’t be pleasant.

Kong Lizhen, seeing the inquisitive looks from everyone, explained, ”Since I’ve acknowledged Yanyan as my goddaughter, I’m naturally well-informed about her past. I’ve read all the news about her since her debut. Clearly, it was an adult dispute that dragged her into it, truly heartbreaking.”

Ruan Xinyu and the others started to look a bit uncomfortable.

Although Kong Lizhen hadn’t said anything malicious, some things were understood without speaking, leaving things unsaid was just for the sake of saving face.

However, Kong Lizhen didn’t want to stop there. She looked at Zhuang Shaoyang and said, ”People only realize their regrets after losing something, but once some things are lost, they’re lost forever, never to return.”

Zhuang Shaoyang, hearing this, was startled. Facing Kong Lizhen’s clear eyes, he recalled the image of that person in his memory, feeling as though a sharp arrow had pierced through his heart.

He didn’t respond, simply raised his glass and took a sip of wine.

Noticing the uneasy expressions on everyone’s faces, Kong Lizhen apologized, ”I think I said something wrong, I’ll punish myself with a drink.”

Saying this, she picked up her glass, took a sip of wine, and motioned to the others.

”Ah Zhen was just joking, we’re practically family now, there’s nothing that can’t be said straightforwardly.” Ruan Xinyu smiled, ”Besides, we’re the ones who owe Nuannuan and her mother.”

Kong Lizhen smiled and said nothing.

Although the matter was brought to light, the atmosphere at the table remained tense. Fortunately, the meal was almost over.

Jiang Jingheng needed to return to the funeral home to deliver food for Mu Yan. Ruan Xinyu and Kong Lizhen planned to accompany Mu Yan together.

Zhuang Shaoyang had some matters to attend to and needed to go out, leaving Zhuang Yi and Zhuang Zeyang behind.

Zhuang Yi was responsible for driving Zhuang Zeyang to the hotel to rest.

Father and son typically didn’t speak much unless necessary.

Now, as the two shared the same space, for some reason, the atmosphere felt somewhat awkward.

Zhuang Zeyang leaned back in the back seat, eyes closed, lost in thought.

Zhuang Yi looked at his father’s face through the rearview mirror, his words almost spoken but then swallowed back.

Struggling for quite a while, he finally couldn’t hold back and said, ”Dad, you were a bit rude at the dinner table just now.”

Zhuang Zeyang opened his eyes, looked straight ahead with a serious face, and asked, ”What do you mean?”

”You’re Nuannuan’s uncle, and Ms. Kong is Nuannuan’s godmother. She and Mom can call each other sisters and be close, but that’s not appropriate for you.”

Zhuang Zeyang frowned, ”What exactly are you trying to say?”

Zhuang Yi said nothing, making the car’s interior atmosphere even more bizarre.

Just then, they approached a red light, and Zhuang Yi stopped the car. Turning to look at Zhuang Zeyang, he said solemnly, ”Dad, I don’t want to destroy our family or ruin your image in everyone’s eyes. Some things I don’t say, but that doesn’t mean I don’t know. Please save some face for everyone, especially for Mom.”