Ning Hong stood in the study, looking at everything around her. There were many books in the study, but it was clear that most of them were new and had not been touched.
There were also many calligraphy and paintings hanging on the walls. One of them caught Ning Hongze's attention, and he took a second look at it.
"Do you like this? If you do, I'll give it to you."
"I really like it. Pack it up and give it to me later."
Ning Tianxing: "Aren't you being polite at all?"
"Weren't you going to give it to me?" Ning Hong asked innocently. "Were you just saying it?"
"No, if I say I'm giving it to you, then I definitely mean it." Ning Tianxing stood up and took the painting down from the wall.
"You have good taste; you picked my favorite."
"Does the cult leader also like this calligraphy and painting?" Ning Hong accepted the calligraphy and painting without any hesitation.
"I've done some research." Ning Tianxing smiled awkwardly.
However, I felt no displeasure.
It's a joy to have an outstanding son. As for his lack of respect for him, well, he hasn't raised the child himself, so it's normal for him to have gone astray.
Especially since this child was raised by Mo Wen, it's normal for him to harbor some resentment towards him.
"I wonder what business the leader has summoned me here for?"
"Child, you should know this, I am your father—"
"Then what?"
“Naturally, I will acknowledge my ancestors and return to the Ning surname,” Ning Tianxing said after a moment’s hesitation.
“That won’t do.” Ning Hongze shook his head. Although he preferred the name Ning Hongze, it was clear that in this world, Mo Hongze was the only option.
"I was just saying." He knew that there was no such thing as a bargain in this world.
She's never raised a son even once, and now she's thinking of bringing him back as a child? That's wishful thinking.
Besides, if Mo Hongze really abandoned her loving adoptive father so easily, her intentions must not be right.
What's the point of acknowledging a son like that?
"Since the leader has nothing to say, I'll take my leave."
Ning Hong picked up the painting and prepared to leave, but as soon as he opened the door, he saw Su Liu standing at the door, looking at him coldly.
"Hey, Auntie," Ning Hong greeted her.
"Hmph." Su Liu's eyes grew even colder. "How can you come here and face your mother?"
"That's true. If I call you 'Auntie' now, it would be an insult to my mother."
The original owner was unaware of the past events and always assumed that the two families were simply relatives. She had met them a few times when she was at the Su family home. Although Su Zhen and Su Liu didn't have a good relationship, when they were at the Su family home, their relationship was distant but didn't seem like there was any hatred between them.
Su Zhen was too embarrassed to tell the children about this.
That's why the two children were tricked into coming out by Su Liu.
He was even killed by Su Liu in the end.
Just thinking about the final fate of the Mo family, Ning Hongze's eyes flickered, concealing the hatred in them.
He will make this woman pay the price.
She lost everything.
What are you holding in your hand?
"A piece of calligraphy and painting, given to me by the cult leader."
Ning Hong then spread out the calligraphy and painting in her hands.
Upon seeing this familiar calligraphy and painting, Su Liu's eyes widened in shock.
She vaguely remembered this painting; she had asked for it several times before, but Ning Tianxing had refused to give it to her. Now, he had actually given it directly to this illegitimate child.
Su Liu was absolutely furious.
But what could she do in front of Ning Tianxing? She couldn't just snatch it back, could she? After all, it was her husband's private property.
She can ask for it, but she has no right to interfere with who he gives his things to.
Seeing Su Liu's pale face, Ning Hong knew that she must be reluctant to part with the painting in his hands.
He silently unrolled the scroll and waved it in front of Su Liu. "The Sect Leader is so generous, actually giving me such a good thing."
"..." Was this guy doing it on purpose?
Was he deliberately trying to provoke her and embarrass her? Or did he have another purpose? Several possibilities flashed through Su Liu's mind in an instant.
This incident not only embarrassed her, but it also provided him with some amusement for a while.
After Ning Hongze left, Su Liu grabbed something from the table and slammed it onto the ground.
"You really want to acknowledge him that much?"
"Yes, he is my son after all. Didn't we already agree on this last night?"
"I've made myself clear enough." Su Liu pursed her lips, feeling quite displeased. That painting was Ning Tianxing's most cherished possession, yet he had so easily given it to Ning Hongze, which was enough to prove Ning Hongze's position in his heart.
No, things can't go on like this. For the sake of her children, she has to get rid of him.
Ning Hongze put away the painting in her hand. It seemed that even though her father was cheap, he had very complicated feelings for her.
He seemed to love him, but didn't know how to express it.
All I can do is give away the things I love.
I hope he will accept my heartfelt wishes.
"Troublesome." Ning Hong sighed softly, but she couldn't help feeling sad. This must be the original owner's emotions at play. After all, in her previous life, Ning Tianxing had never cared about her.
Not really.
Ning Tianxing didn't know him at all in his previous life.
It was only later that Su Zhen revealed the truth.
"What do they want with you?"
Yu Mianmian came closer.
"He gave me a calligraphy and painting." Ning Hong waved the calligraphy and painting in her hand. "It's this one. Then he casually asked me if I wanted to acknowledge him as my father."
"I refused."
"Did the cult leader really take you back?"
"Yes, but I'm not stupid. Su Liu obviously doesn't like me, so why would I go and invite trouble?"
Besides, if we really accept it, many things will become difficult to handle.
Two days later, Yu Mianmian's grandfather sent a letter.
The letter was addressed to Ning Muliu; he wanted to ask Yu Mianmian to deliver it to Ning Muliu.
Yu Mianmian looked at the thick, bulging letter with great curiosity.
She really wanted to read the letter, but it seemed a bit much to just randomly open other people's letters like that.
However, after such a long time apart, Grandpa hadn't said a single word to her, but instead wrote to Ning Muliu, and it was such a thick stack of letters.
"If you want to see it, then open it up and take a look."
"But this is someone else's letter."
“Your grandfather has already thought of that.”
Ning Hong then found a line of words in the corner on the back of the envelope.
'If you're really curious, then go ahead and see.'
Yu Mianmian: "——"
Since you were already willing to let her see it, why not just write it out clearly?
Yu Mianmian was a little depressed.
Judging from this, his grandfather's falling out with the cult leader and others probably had other motives.
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