Chapter 166

Chapter 166

Nan Wanyue’s expression stiffened, her heart racing with anxiety. Her tone betrayed her desperation as she said, “Grandpa Di, there’s really no need! This was all my own fault. It has nothing to do with Zhiyi!”

She shifted her gaze toward Di Shijing and gave him a pitiful, fragile smile. “Jing, Grandpa doesn’t visit often. Let’s not trouble him with something like this.”

After hearing her out, Di Shijing gave her a cold, indifferent look. Instead of letting the matter drop, he pressed further. “Since it has nothing to do with Nan Zhiyi, what did your assistant mean just now? She explicitly named Nan Zhiyi and said she pushed you.”

Nan Wanyue scrambled to explain, “No… Xiaoyu was just so worried about me that she spoke without thinking. It was wrong of her. I apologize on her behalf.”

Hearing this, Di Shijing already knew the truth.

His expression shifted into one of inexplicable displeasure. His eyes, sharp and cold as ice, turned toward Jiang Xiaoyu.

Feeling the sheer weight of his intimidating gaze, Jiang Xiaoyu couldn’t stop herself from shivering.

It felt as though she had been plunged into an ice cellar or soaked in a frozen pond in the dead of winter. A bone-chilling cold pierced her heart, and she didn’t have the courage to meet Di Shijing’s eyes at all!

Seeing her guilty reaction, Di Shijing coldly ordered Zhou Yi, who was standing beside him, “Go and check the surveillance footage.”

Nan Wanyue’s heart sank instantly.

The employees watching from the sidelines were completely baffled.

Why did the President and Old Master Di’s attitudes feel so off?

Shouldn’t they be speaking up for Nan Wanyue? Instead, it felt like they were reprimanding her.

Furthermore, why hadn’t they uttered a single word of blame toward Nan Zhiyi?

Just as they were wondering, the ambulance arrived.

Nan Wanyue felt, from the bottom of her heart, that the ambulance had come at the perfect time.

She could finally escape this suffocating situation.

Before long, Nan Wanyue was taken away.

However, Di Shijing and Old Master Di showed absolutely no intention of following her.

Old Master Di even remarked sarcastically, “You can hide for a moment, but can you hide forever? This matter isn’t over yet!”

Nan Wanyue’s face turned pale.

By now, Lin Zhizhi had also noticed something was different from Old Master Di’s attitude.

It seemed these two had no intention of holding Nan Zhiyi accountable?

Amidst her internal surprise, Lin Zhizhi felt a wave of relief. She leaned in and whispered to Nan Zhiyi, “Do you want to head back first?”

Just as Nan Zhiyi was about to answer, the Old Master walked over. His tone was gentle and kind as he said, “Girl, it’s alright now. Grandpa will see that justice is done today. No one will be allowed to frame you!”

At those words, Nan Zhiyi felt a sting in her nose, and her eyes grew slightly red.

Years ago, when Nan Wanyue had fallen down the stairs, she had been isolated and helpless. No one believed her.

But today was different.

First, there was Lin Zhizhi, and now, there was Old Master Di.

Even though she no longer cared as much about what others thought of her, she couldn’t suppress the surge of bitterness and emotion rising within her at this moment.

Nan Zhiyi took a deep breath, suppressed the urge to cry, and smiled. She said sincerely, “Thank you, Grandpa Di.”

Seeing her smile, Old Master Di let out a sigh of relief. He chuckled and said, “Why are you being so polite with Grandpa?”

He then looked down at Nan Zhiyi’s tray and asked with concern, “Have you had enough to eat? I see you haven’t finished your food. Why don’t you join Grandpa for a bit more?”

Nan Zhiyi readily agreed. “Sure. What would you like to eat, Grandpa?”

Old Master Di’s tone was casual, carrying a hint of doting affection. “What kind of food does this cafeteria have? Why don’t you introduce some to me, Girl?”

Nan Zhiyi naturally accepted. “No problem.”

The two of them began chatting as if no one else was there, making Di Shijing, who was standing nearby, look somewhat redundant.

“Grandpa, this way.”

Nan Zhiyi affectionately and naturally took the Old Master’s arm, leading him toward the food counters to pick out some dishes.

Di Shijing followed silently, not saying a word.

In any case, as long as Nan Zhiyi was around, he held no status in his grandfather’s heart.

It was like that in the past, and it was still the same now!

The onlookers were stunned by the scene, their minds racing with a million questions.

Could someone tell them what was going on?!

Why did Nan Zhiyi and Old Master Di seem to have such a good relationship?

And why did Old Master Di seem to like her so much?

At this moment, how could anyone fail to realize that Old Master Di’s actions earlier were to support Nan Zhiyi, not Nan Wanyue!

“Just what is Nan Zhiyi’s background? Isn’t she from ZELING? How did she manage to win over even the Old Chairman?”
“I have no idea! I thought Nan Zhiyi was in for it just now, but who would’ve thought? She’s perfectly fine. She’s actually having lunch with the Old Chairman and the President!”

“Does this mean Nan Wanyue has fallen from grace and Nan Zhiyi is the Di Family’s new favorite?”

“Even the Old Chairman is treating her like this. It looks like Nan Zhiyi’s position as the President’s Wife is set in stone…”

Nan Zhiyi had no idea that everyone’s imagination had already galloped off the tracks.

She was focused on selecting dishes for the old man, ensuring a balance of meat and vegetables for proper nutrition.

As they passed the braised pork window, the old man suddenly stopped in his tracks. He craned his neck toward the window and said, “I want to eat that!”

He was craving it intensely, his eyes fixed greedily on the food.

Di Shijing finally broke his silence, his voice devoid of emotion as he reminded him, “The doctor said that given your physical condition, you shouldn’t eat anything too greasy.”

Hearing this, Nan Zhiyi looked at the old man and gently advised, “You should follow the doctor’s orders, Grandpa.”

Old Master Di’s expression stiffened. He couldn’t help but glare at his grandson before saying, “Don’t listen to his nonsense, Girl. My health is fine! Look, I’m fit as a fiddle.”

The old man even made a few gestures to demonstrate his vitality.

Nan Zhiyi stared at him intently for a moment before refusing without hesitation. “I can’t tell! If you can’t eat it, you can’t eat it.”

The Old Master was a bit unwilling, looking longingly at the braised pork.

To him, that rich, savory gravy was an immense temptation!

He gritted his teeth and began to bargain with Nan Zhiyi. “Just one piece? Even one piece would be fine! That braised pork really looks excellent!”

Seeing the old man asking so politely and looking so pitiful, Nan Zhiyi felt like laughing.

However, she held it back.

As a doctor, Nan Zhiyi knew all too well that when it came to dietary restrictions, once you lost self-control, all previous treatments would go to waste.

So, she remained firm. “Not even one piece! Don’t gamble with your health!”

Then, Nan Zhiyi took the Old Master’s arm and forcibly dragged him away, adding, “Let’s go. Out of sight, out of mind! If you can’t see it, you won’t crave it.”

The Old Master instantly looked like a deflated balloon, sighing and groaning.

The onlookers all watched with dropped jaws, once again dumbfounded.

Was this… still the same majestic Old Chairman they knew?

And where did Nan Zhiyi get the nerve? To dare speak to the Old Master like that!

She even forbade him from eating meat…

The entire staff was in disarray, their feelings too complex for words.

Nan Zhiyi was unaware of the shock her behavior had caused others.

After she accompanied Old Master Di to a seat, the old man still looked sullen.

Seeing his aggrieved expression, Nan Zhiyi couldn’t help but chuckle. She teased, “Grandpa Di, how old are you? Why are you acting like a child?”

Old Master Di didn’t speak or look at her. He seemed genuinely upset, keeping his face taut as he buried his head in his food.

Nan Zhiyi was amused.

She understood the feeling of being tempted by delicious food, so she tried to strike a deal with him. “How about this? Bear with it for now and focus on recovering. Once you’re allowed to eat it again, I’ll go to your house and cook something delicious for you. What do you think? You should know my cooking skills.”

Upon hearing her proposal, the Old Master’s spirits lifted, and his eyes sparkled. “Truly?”

Old Master Di had experienced Nan Zhiyi’s cooking years ago; it was easily on par with a chef from a five-star hotel.

Nan Zhiyi nodded. “My cooking has improved quite a bit over the years.”

“Good!”

Hearing this, Old Master Di agreed immediately without a second thought. “It’s a deal then. No backing out!”

“Don’t worry, I definitely won’t back out!”

Nan Zhiyi raised her hand in a promise.

With her guarantee, Old Master Di’s appetite returned instantly. He even began to eat the vegetables on his plate with great relish.

As he ate, he didn’t forget to glance at his grandson beside him, warning, “Don’t you come over to mooch a meal when the time comes, you hear me?”

Di Shijing raised an eyebrow and looked at the old man.

Old Master Di spoke with feigned disdain, but his expression told a different story.

It clearly said: “I’m creating an opportunity for you; you’d better know how to seize it! Don’t be ungrateful!”

Di Shijing read his thoughts and replied calmly, “Don’t worry, I’ll definitely be there!”