Ji's mother was stunned for a moment, not expecting such an answer from Shen Nian.
Seeing Shen Nian's solemn expression, and those clear and bright eyes showing determination that no one else could shake, Ji's mother's heart trembled slightly.
This kid...
If it hadn't been for those two indifferent family members, why would Nian Nian have suffered like this?
She gently held Shen Nian's hand and said softly: "Nian Nian, this is not your fault. We are all a family. Let them apologize to the banquet when the time comes and this matter will be over."
When Zhou Xiaojing saw Ji's mother's kindness towards Shen Nian, her eyes darkened, and depression and jealousy surged crazily, instantly filling her heart.
There was a bit of disdain on her face, and she didn't believe that Shen Nian could afford to pay the million.
"It's so easy for you to say it, don't just say it nice."
Ji's mother's smile faded, and she was unhappy with Zhou Xiaojing's words. She turned her head and glanced at her with a warning in her eyes.
"Don't fan the flames here. It's good for Nian Nian to have this intention."
Then he looked at Shen Nian, who had a cold face, and comforted him softly.
"Nian Nian, you don't have to worry about this."
Hearing Ji's mother defend Shen Nian so much, Zhou Xiaojing's teeth almost broke. She really didn't understand why Ji's mother defended Shen Nian so much.
Her fingers clenched tightly, and her eyes were filled with a trace of haze.
What happened this time was entirely Shen Nian's fault. If Brother Yanli didn't do it for her sake, why would he recruit her cousin into the company?
If Shen Nian's cousin hadn't been recruited into the company, there wouldn't have been so many things.
At this point, everyone is still defending Shen Nian, a bitch.
Before Shen Nian appeared, Ji's mother's favorite person had always been her. Why should she take away everything that should belong to her as soon as she appeared?
Zhou Xiaojing thought of this and glared at Shen Nian fiercely.
It's all Shen Nian's fault. If it weren't for her, he would have married brother Yanli long ago!
The water in Shen Nian's eyes flickered, her slightly twisted eyebrows slowly loosened, and her thick long eyelashes cast a shadow.
The warm touch on her hand brought Ji's mother's sincere concern, and the anger she had just aroused because of Uncle Shen's family suddenly dissipated a bit.
She opened her lips slightly and said calmly: "Mom, I know you are doing it for my own good, but I can't let you give in to what my uncle and the others have done for me."
Although one million is just a small sum of money to the Ji family, her self-esteem will never allow her to accept their kindness as a matter of course.
Shen Nian looked at Ji's mother, her eyes were sincere and clear, and she had a calm temperament.
"Thank you mom for your kindness. I will get the money back."
Ji's mother also knew Shen Nian's temperament, so she could only nod helplessly with a soft voice.
"Okay, mom knows you are a good boy."
This kid is good in every way, but he is too real-minded. He is so stubborn even though we are all part of the same family.
Thinking of this, Ji's mother looked at Shen Nian with a lot of appreciation in her loving eyes.
Zhou Xiaojing naturally did not miss the look in Ji's mother's eyes. She was angry and hateful in her heart. She wanted to see how Shen Nian could recover the debt if she didn't accept help!
Don't end up asking for trouble!
Shen Nian nodded: "If nothing happens, I'll leave first."
Zhou Xiaojing looked at Shen Nian's leaving figure and was so angry that he couldn't help but mutter to Ji's mother.
"Aunt! Look at her! You are so kind, but she just doesn't accept your kindness! Isn't she just a white-eyed wolf?"
Ji's mother couldn't help but frown when she heard what she said, and her voice became a little displeased.
"Xiao Jing, don't talk nonsense. That kid Xiao Nian has a good heart. This is a good thing."
After hearing this, Zhou Xiaojing hated Shen Nian with all his heart.
Ji's mother promised Shen Nian, but secretly found Ji Yanli.
"I know Xiaonian means well, and I don't blame her for this. This child is so strong."
"I have great trust in Xiao Nian's character. Those things must have nothing to do with her. She just feels bad about it."
When he said this, he couldn't help but sigh and gave instructions to Ji Yanli.
"You can help her when the time comes. You still have to take more care of her. It's not easy for her as a girl."
After hearing this, Ji Yanli nodded. Even if his mother didn't come to him today, he would take more care of her.
"I know, mom, don't worry."
Ji's mother was relieved after receiving the assurance of the Ji Banquet. Such a sophisticated, mature and steady mother of the Ji family could not help but nag her son like an ordinary mother.
"Having been together for so long, I know what kind of character Xiao Nian is. She is a good girl."
"There are thousands of people in the world. It's not easy to come together, and it's even harder to be able to truly love each other. Mom has been through it all, and I don't want to see you regret it for the rest of your life because of this incident."
The cold face of Ji Yanli, who had always been majestic and cold, softened, and there was a rare hint of regret in his bottomless black eyes. He lowered his eyes and continued to nod thoughtfully.
With so many things accumulated together, he also knew that he had misunderstood Shen Nian before. She had no idea about these things, and he would always have misunderstood her.
He couldn't help but rub his eyebrows. Just as his mother said, the fault this time was not with Shen Nian, but with himself. If he had been more attentive, there would not have been so many things later.
It's a pity that they had such a big quarrel before.
But now, saying so much is of no use.
On this day, Ji Yanli and Ji's mother chatted a lot.
After that, he sat alone in the study for a long time, looking at the photos and chat records of him and Shen Nian, recalling every bit of the past over and over again.
For this reason, he even canceled many work meetings and took the initiative to find Shen Nian. He wanted to make the matter clear and not let the misunderstanding get bigger. After all, he was indeed the one who was at fault this time.
The moment Shen Nian saw Ji Yanli, she was a little stunned. She didn't expect that he would actually come to find her. After all, the scene of the unhappy breakup was still vivid in her mind.
She thought the banquet was here to quarrel again, so she took the lead and spoke coldly.
"You want to say something again, don't worry, I will get the money back and you won't suffer any loss."
Her voice was very clear, like the melted snow water on the top of the snow-capped mountains in Tibet, clean and slightly cold.
The autumn wind carried some moisture, lifting the girl's short, fluffy black hair, and burying the morning mist in the hair. The corners of her mouth twitched slightly, and there was a smile between her brows, but her eyes were cold.
Ji Yanli didn't expect that Shen Nian's first words when she saw him were this, but he wasn't angry either. After all, he was the one who was wrong this time, so he spoke softly.
"What happened before was my fault. I was impulsive and didn't understand everything in advance. I'm sorry."
It was true that he was too self-righteous last time, and it's not like he hasn't reflected on it these days.
Shen Nian was even more shocked after hearing this. She almost wondered if the sun was rising from the west today. A person as proud as Ji Yanli actually came to her to apologize.
