The Ning family's situation was certainly not that bad.
To be precise, all of this was done for show.
The whole of Shanghai needs to know that the Ning family has fallen from grace.
Actually, they are not short of money.
The worst part is that they clearly have plenty of money, but they have to pretend they don't. It's exhausting!
However, the one who felt even more wronged was the casino's young master. He was clearly trying to help, but in the eyes of everyone in Shanghai, he was an ungrateful villain who deceived his friend.
The casino's young master is named Fang Shan, with the "Shan" meaning kind.
"I'm so sorry to have wronged you." Ning Zhen munched on Guiyuan's pastries, her eyes filled with guilt as she looked at Fang Shan.
"What's the big deal? I'm Xiaoyuan's godfather. What's a little grievance compared to my little godson?" Fang Shan reached out and picked up the little bundle in front of him. This was Ning Zhen's son. His face looked more like Ning Hongze's when he was a child. He was a delicate and beautiful child who made people happy just by looking at him.
Fang Shan nuzzled Xiao Yuan's soft cheek. His gaze then fell to the other side.
Gu Qingxiu and Zhang Wenwen were sitting there.
Fang Shan naturally couldn't be looking at Gu Qingxiu; he was looking at Zhang Wenwen.
Unfortunately, Zhang Wenwen was six years older than him and already had a child.
Honestly, he doesn't mind these things.
His father didn't mind either.
After all, he himself kept many women, ranging from young to older, and even widows, so he had no right to criticize him in this regard.
However, Zhang Wenwen herself was bothered because he had already confessed his feelings to her, but had been rejected.
The reason is that she can't get over her own hurdle.
However, it doesn't matter. Just wait and see. She'll eventually see his sincerity.
"Your brother should be back soon."
Fang Shan looked at the newspaper on the table. The first page of the newspaper featured Zhang Ke'er.
Others may not know, but Fang Shan knows very well that Zhang Ke'er left with Young Master Ning back then. Now that Zhang Ke'er has achieved so much, Young Master Ning is naturally not much less successful.
This legendary Commander Ning must be Young Master Ning, right?
“I’m not quite sure either, my brother has never written back.”
Fearing that the letters might fall into the wrong hands, and that their relationship with Commander Ning would be discovered, these people would surely take action against them.
Even Zhang Ke'er, in order to protect her sister, has not sent a single letter in the past three years. The only way they can find out about their elder brother's safety is through these newspapers.
The elder brother concealed his identity, but fortunately Zhang Ke'er did not.
When Ning Hong returned to Shanghai in grand style with a large group of people, it was already autumn.
Harvest season.
He wore a blue military uniform, rode a tall horse, and with his handsome appearance, he won the hearts of many women on both sides of the street.
None of the girls had expected that the world-famous Marshal Ning would be so young and so handsome.
Most importantly, this general looks somewhat familiar.
It wasn't until Commander Ning stopped in front of the Ning family's house that these people suddenly realized what was going on.
"This is Ning Hongze."
"Ning Hongze has actually returned as a general?"
"As expected of Young Master Ning, he succeeds no matter what he does."
"I wonder if he'll kill Ning Zhen in a fit of rage after seeing how his brother has ruined the Ning family?"
"I don't think so. You know that Young Master Ning has always doted on Ning Zhen."
A group of people whispered among themselves, thinking and thinking, but could not come to any conclusion.
It wasn't until two days later, when the two brothers appeared at the teahouse on friendly terms and invited Fang Shan along, that people realized that Fang Shan and Ning Zhen had staged a play together, deceiving other prominent families in Shanghai and many warlords who came to Shanghai to raise grain and silver.
If the Ning family hadn't gone bankrupt, these warlords—who were, to put it nicely, there to borrow money, but to put it bluntly, there to rob money—would have been the first to target the Ning family.
After all, the Ning family was one of the wealthiest families in Shanghai, the kind that was rolling in money.
However, ever since the news of the Ning family's bankruptcy spread, those who came to raise money subconsciously ignored the Ning family.
After all, there's only one house left. We can't force them to sell it, can we?
I wonder what these people would think if they knew that Commander Ning was the eldest son of the Ning family.
When news broke that Commander Ning was about to enter Shanghai, there was considerable panic in the city.
Ordinary people had no idea what was going on. They only knew about Commander Ning from the newspapers. When they heard that this unfamiliar commander was going to lead his army into Shanghai, they couldn't help but feel a little scared.
I don't know what kind of general this is?
I wonder if this warlord will kill without hesitation?
Will it turn the whole of Shanghai upside down?
However, after learning that this was Young Master Ning's army, these people immediately relaxed.
Ning Hongze is also from Shanghai, and he has some affection for the city. Based on that affection alone, he wouldn't and shouldn't have taken action against Shanghai.
Ning Hong and Zhang Ke'er knocked on the Ning family's door somewhat awkwardly.
They haven't been back for three years. I wonder if they still remember them, or if they resent that we haven't contacted them for so long.
Xiaomei opened the door.
To prove that the Ning family had fallen from grace, they sealed off many of their courtyards, leaving only three where they usually lived, and dismissed many maids and servants.
Of course, those who were homeless all stayed behind.
Xiaomei was among them.
When she saw who was standing outside the door, she screamed and ran back quickly. "Second Young Master, Second Young Mistress, the Eldest Young Master is back! The Eldest Young Master is back!"
Her voice was urgent, so urgent that it sounded somewhat shrill. Even the neighbors next door could hear it clearly.
Then came the sound of hurried footsteps.
Ning's father, mother, Ning Zhen, and Gu Qingxiu all ran out. Even Zhang Wenwen, who usually looked like a well-bred young lady, ran out, lifting her skirt.
"Father, Mother, Qingxiu, Ningzhen, I'm back—"
Ning Hong tilted her head and smiled.
After that, the entire Ning family was thrown into chaos, and the screams of the renowned Marshal Ning could be heard all around.
"Why haven't you written to us for so long?"
"Mother, I'm afraid you'll be in danger."
"But you can't just run away for three years without saying a word."
"Mom—ouch—"
Ning Hongze's return led to the Ning family's resurgence.
At this moment, Bai Chen and the others suddenly realized that Zhang Wenwen had been hiding in the Ning family all along.
No wonder they searched many places but couldn't find Zhang Wenwen.
When Hu Lai saw Zhang Wenwen appear at the fabric store with Gu Qingxiu, his eyes lit up instantly.
If they could capture Zhang Wenwen and bring her back, Zhang Ke'er would definitely go back with them too, especially since the second young mistress of the Ning family was also there—
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