As night fell, the lights came on. The Sigong family's mansion was brightly lit, and a sumptuous dinner was being held. Xiao Yi followed closely behind the four palaces and five people, and came to the same table filled with delicious food.

The servants were busy shuttling between the halls, placing exquisite and delicious dishes on the tables. The aroma was so fragrant that it made people salivate.

However, except for Xiao Yi, the other members of the Sigong family couldn't help but feel a surge of emotion in their hearts.

(Yes, it seems like it has been a long time since our family got together like this and enjoyed the family happiness.)

They thought to themselves that on weekdays, everyone was always busy scheming and fighting for power, and had long forgotten the warmth and harmony of the family.

At this moment, looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar scene in front of him, memories flooded into his mind like a tide, as if he had returned to his childhood, when the three of them were happily sitting around a table...

(Are they starting a revolving door?) Xiao Yi looked at everyone immersed in the past and wondered in his heart.

However, he quickly put these distracting thoughts aside.

(Since you guys don’t want to eat, then I’ll eat it.) Thinking of this, Xiao Yi picked up the chopsticks.

At this moment, something strange happened. Sigong Yunying raised his wine glass high, with a perfect smile on his face, and a hint of cunning and shrewdness in his eyes. He turned to Xiao Yi and said loudly: "Brother Xiao, it's rare to see you today. I toast you a glass! I hope our two families will work together in the future to create a grand cause!"

Before he finished speaking, the atmosphere at the table suddenly became strange. Sigong Huangguang and Sigong Qinglong looked at each other, and then tacitly turned their gazes to their father, Sigong Yan'an.

However, Sigong Yan'an just ate his meal quietly, as if he didn't hear Yunying's words and didn't react at all.

Hearing about Sigong Yunying's upright behavior, Xiao Yi was stunned for a moment, wondering if Yunying was stupid?

How can you be so open and aboveboard?

Xiao Yi stood up with a smile, raised his glass and responded, "Brother Yunying, thank you for your hospitality. After all, our cooperation has always been very pleasant (referring to the fact that we almost fought), and I am open and respectful to the cooperation with the Sigong family. Both of our families have rich resources and experience, and I believe that the cooperation between the two sides has great potential and possibilities.

"We thank Mr. Yunying for his friendly cooperation and express our sincere gratitude to all those who care about and support us. We will conduct in-depth research and discussion on the proposal to ensure that every decision is in the long-term interests of the family. At the same time, we look forward to maintaining close communication with all family members and contributing to the prosperity and development of the family together."

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Sigong Yunying/Sigong Huangguang/Sigong Qinglong: What an official answer!

Xiao Yi's words neither directly rejected Sigong Yunying nor explicitly expressed his acceptance.

A barely perceptible gloom flashed across Sigong Yunying's eyes, but he quickly regained his smile and said, "Brother Xiao is indeed far-sighted and worthy of being an outstanding member of the Xiao family. I hope we can have more opportunities to discuss cooperation matters together in the future."

Sigong Huang Guang also stood up suddenly, raised a glass of wine and said with a smile: "Brother Xiao said it well, I wish our cooperation will get better and better..."

The dinner party continued, and the atmosphere seemed harmonious on the surface, but the undercurrents under the table became more intense. Each member of the Four Palaces family had different thoughts and calculated their own interests...

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As night fell, unlike Kaguya Shinomiya, Yunying, Huang Guang and Qinglong did not choose to stay here, but turned around and left without hesitation.

Originally, everyone who came this time had heard that the Xiao family had something to discuss, so they gathered here. But now that the Xiao family had all left, they just exchanged a few simple greetings and said goodbye in a hurry. After all, they each had things on hand to deal with.

The night was as dark as ink, so thick that it could not be dissolved, as if a huge piece of black velvet covered the entire world...

After making the bed, Hayasaka Ai was about to turn around and leave, but at this moment, a voice suddenly sounded: "Hayasaka, please sweep the floor by the way."

Hearing this request, Hayasaka Ai couldn't help but curse in her heart. Although she was full of dissatisfaction, she still suppressed her emotions, silently picked up the broom, and began to clean the floor seriously.

Hayasaka Ai's movements were swift and neat, and each one was done with a kind of angry concentration, as if she was venting her resentment in this way.

Before long, the originally dirty floor had been cleaned by Hayasaka Ai and looked as clean as new. She stopped what she was doing and gently wiped the sweat off her forehead.

Now I can finally be free, right?

However, it turned out that she was too simple-minded. Before she could catch her breath, Xiao Yi immediately issued a new instruction: "Wipe the table."

"It's a bit hot, open the window."

"It's a bit cold, close the window."

"It's still a little hot, turn on the air conditioner."

"Any midnight snack?"

Faced with this series of requests, Hayasaka Ai was almost crying. But helplessly, she could only grit her teeth and continue to do things according to Xiao Yi's instructions. Time passed by minute by minute, and after about an hour, all the things were finally handled.

At this time, Hayasaka Ai was already exhausted and panting. She leaned against the wall weakly, breathing heavily, and secretly complained in her heart: This young master is really hard to serve!

Xiao Yi suddenly asked, "Can the maids here do anything for money?"

Before she finished her words, Hayasaka Ai's face suddenly froze.

It was because the old man Shigong Yan'an had said before that he must not disobey any orders from Xiao Yi... Even if there were some special requests, Hayasaka Ai, as the master and servant, needed to obey unconditionally... Even though she was unwilling in her heart...

For a moment, Hayasaka Ai's heart was in a mess, and she was struggling painfully:

Is my first time going to be taken away by this beast here?

But thinking about it carefully, Hayasaka Ai suddenly realized something...

Xiao Yi was a handsome guy, and he was also quite wealthy. If I gave my first time to him, it wouldn't be a big loss, right? After all, such an excellent man was rare.

And I heard that men are very likely to remember their first woman. If I can take this opportunity to become his wife, then not only can I get rid of my status as a maid, but I may also be able to restore the long-deceased Hayasaka family...

By then, I will become the envy of everyone and enjoy all the glory and wealth...

As for Shinomiya Kaguya's desire to take down Xiao Yi...

Hayasaka Ai thought it was good enough that Kaguya didn't sacrifice herself.

Countless thoughts flooded into her mind, causing Hayasaka Ai to fall into extreme contradiction. However, after a fierce inner struggle, she finally made a decision.

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