Tong Xiyang was extremely angry, but he maintained a calm exterior as he sat down, his intelligent eyes constantly drifting towards Xu Tianqing.
Xu Tianqing was engaging in conversation with Tong Quanzi while discreetly keeping an eye on Xiqiu. He noticed her turning around to instruct old Mrs. He about something, then she got up and left for a moment before returning to her seat. As soon as she sat down, he stood with his wine cup and said, "Sixth Sister, today's banquet is exquisite and unique, full of cleverness. Sixth Sister, you've worked hard!" With that, he downed his drink in one go, waiting for Xiqiu's reaction.
Xiqiu barely perceptibly furrowed her brow but still stood up, curtsied, and responded politely with a smile, holding her wine cup, "It wasn't my doing, I dare not claim credit!" This was her way of ending the topic.
