“Ning Yuan’s weakness is her mother and father—Ning Jinyun and Ning Zhuliu, especially her father, whom she often mentions, but both of them have recently disappeared.”
Tang Zhenzhen took a bite of the cream cake and said dejectedly.
She called Qin Xiaoxia, who had been sent to the countryside with her, and Qin Xiaoxia was from Ningnan, just like Ning Yuan.
Qin Xiaoxia told her all this news.
Ning Jinyun and Ning Zhuliu don't know what happened. They said they came to Shanghai to look for their daughter, but she disappeared.
Otherwise, she could have found a way to deal with Ning Yuan by talking to that couple.
Cha Meiling remained calm. Ning Yuan already knew who her biological parents were, so why would she care about her abusive adoptive parents?
Tang Zhenzhen thought for a moment and continued, "Her second weakness is her older brother, Ning Weiheng. However, for some reason, he recently submitted a report to his superiors and changed his surname back to Wei."
When Tang Zhenzhen spoke of Ning Weiheng, a look of resentment and malice appeared in her eyes.
Someone like Cha Meiling could naturally tell at a glance that this Miss Tang cared about the man named Wei Heng.
"What, does this Mr. Wei have a grudge against Miss Tang?" Cha Meiling asked with a smile.
Tang Zhenzhen hesitated for a moment, but couldn't help herself and told Wei Heng about what had happened between them.
She felt so stifled that these days, relying on her relationship with Sister-in-law Gao, she frequently went to the garrison's family compound to act subserviently.
Wei Heng, that scumbag, completely ignored her and eventually had the sentry prevent her from entering.
"If Ning Yuan hadn't slandered me in front of him, I would have been getting my marriage certificate with Wei Heng by now!" Tang Zhenzhen said, her eyes reddening with hatred, tears streaming down her face.
Her television, washing machine, Phoenix bicycle, the latest sewing machine... and her glamorous wedding, all gone!
Putting aside other money, she accidentally rummaged through Wei Heng's cabinet and found a savings book in Wei Heng's name, Ning Yuan's name, containing more than a thousand yuan!
It was then that she realized why Wei Heng could send money, as well as Evergreen and White Rabbit candies, to Ning Yuan from Shanghai every few days.
He really has a little stash of money!
Wei Heng was quite unhappy when he took the savings book away, saying that it was the dowry he had saved for Ning Yuan by scrimping and saving!
It was then that she learned that Wei Heng had specifically applied to work for five years at a unit conducting bomb disposal tests in order to support the Ning family, especially Ning Yuan.
Because the job is extremely dangerous, the special allowance is very high.
If he were to sacrifice his life, not only would his family receive substantial compensation, but his parents would also be granted the benefits of a martyr's family member, and his siblings would receive priority in finding employment through the organization.
Wei Heng left that unit and was transferred to the Shanghai Garrison Military Region.
Or perhaps it was because of an accident that he was knocked unconscious by the explosion and spent three months in the hospital, developing tinnitus, which made him unsuitable for this job.
He kept this a secret from his adoptive parents in the Ning family, and even more so from Ning Yuan.
Tang Zhenzhen had just started dating him when she was filled with anger, heartache, and jealousy.
Although Wei Heng is a man from out of town, the fact that both his parents are dead is a good thing. He is also very good to his sister and has saved a lot of money. He must be good to his wife!
Sure enough, Wei Heng treated her very well in the following year, fulfilling all her reasonable requests and even buying her a Plum Blossom brand watch.
His mother demanded a large dowry, and he gritted his teeth and agreed to part of it, promising to find a way to pay the rest—he frequently took on special missions to earn mission allowances!
This is why Ning Jinyun and Ning Zhu came to Shanghai but couldn't see Wei Heng and could only leave a message with the gatekeeper.
She waited happily for him to return in Shanghai.
She was sweet-talking and knew how to get things done in the family compound. She helped him deliver gifts, helped him manage his interpersonal relationships, and cultivated a good relationship with Commander Gao's sister-in-law.
And what happened? As soon as he returned from the mission, the first thing he did was see Ning Yuan!
Then, he broke up with her directly and even tolerated Ning Yuan's humiliation and belittling! Now the Sentinels are looking at her strangely!
As Cha Meiling listened to Tang Zhenzhen's rambling complaints, a thoughtful glint flashed in her eyes.
This Wei Heng is much better to his younger sister than those adoptive parents.
It really does seem to be more like the younger sister's Achilles' heel...
Ning Erfu had only just recognized Ning Yuan, and her younger sister probably didn't have much affection for her. She wouldn't willingly hand over the Jade Chili just because of Ning Erfu's words.
If we wait for the mother and daughter to develop feelings for each other before trying to win them over with emotional appeals, it will probably take at least a year.
But she... and the Cha family can't wait any longer!
If it's for Wei Heng's sake, Ning Yuan would probably be willing to hand over the jade chili pepper.
Cha Meiling looked at Tang Zhenzhen; this woman's possessiveness and resentment towards Wei Heng were very strong...
She smiled slightly: "Miss Tang, if you're willing, I can lend you a hand in getting Mr. Wei. What do you think?"
Cha Meiling's sudden, direct approach startled Tang Zhenzhen for a moment.
She instinctively snorted coldly, "I don't want him, he's the one who wants me, some country bumpkin from out of town..."
Anderson, who was preparing lemon black tea nearby, suddenly chuckled: "Ha..."
Tang Zhenzhen suddenly froze for a moment. Oh, right, we should look down on country people.
Hong Kong government officials habitually refer to all mainlanders as country bumpkins, even those from Shanghai and Beijing cannot compare to Hong Kong, one of the world's top financial and port metropolises.
In the eyes of the Hong Kong government officials, she, a Shanghainese, was also a country bumpkin.
Tang Zhenzhen instantly looked away, feeling a little inferior. Her face burned, and she unconsciously twisted the hem of her clothes: "I... I don't care about him at all!"
Cha Meiling seemed oblivious to her embarrassment, casually setting down her teacup: "Is that so? Then forget it, Miss Tang can leave now."
Tang Zhenzhen panicked when she heard the tone of the conversation turn out to be off.
Her father said that if she could get close to the Cha family, her future would be limitless!
Tang Zhenzhen's eyes flickered for a moment, and she immediately said, "If Miss Cha needs my help, then it's not impossible for me to deal with Wei Heng."
This is negotiation; if you want benefits, you can't be too eager!
This Hong Kong government woman throws out two hundred dollars at a time; you should be able to squeeze even more out of her!
Wei Heng, she wants it; money, she wants it too!
Anderson watched coldly, thinking that Tang Zhenzhen's shallow thoughts were not worth mentioning in his eyes, let alone Miss Annie.
Sure enough, Cha Meiling said calmly, "I'm helping you because of your father, not the other way around."
She paused, stood up, and said, "Since Miss Tang Zhenzhen is so ungrateful, please leave. From now on, the relationship between the Cha family and the Tang family ends here."
Tang Zhenzhen was truly panicked now. If her father found out that she had messed things up, she would definitely be in big trouble!
After saying that, she immediately bowed to Cha Meiling and apologized: "Yes, it was you who helped me! It was you who helped me, I was wrong!"
Cha Meiling ignored her and said coldly, "Have a seat first, I have some things to take care of."
After saying that, she walked towards the door of the private room.
Anderson looked at Tang Zhenzhen, whose face was deathly pale, and seemed to be kindly reminding her—
“Miss Tang, we will be back in a while. Here is paper and pen. Write down everything you said about Miss Ning Yuan, down to the smallest detail. Perhaps this will make Miss Annie feel better.”
Tang Zhenzhen could only glance cautiously at Anderson before immediately nodding, "Yes! I'll write it right away!"
After saying that, she immediately picked up a pen and paper and began to write something diligently.
Anderson closed the door to the private room and saw Cha Meiling leaning against one side.
She elegantly took out another cigarette, tapped the cigarette pack, and asked slowly, "Has she behaved herself?"
Anderson nodded: "Yes, she's writing down everything she knows in detail now."
Cha Meiling casually tucked a stray strand of hair behind her ear and walked towards another private room next door.
“The Tang family should be used, but they should be used like dogs. If you feed a dog too well, it will easily turn into an ungrateful hyena.”
Anderson gently pushed open the door and let Cha Meiling in.
In another room, there were also snacks and tea that had been prepared in advance.
Anderson, as usual, prepared lemon black tea and served it to Cha Meiling.
"Miss Anne plans to use a woman surnamed Tang to control Ning Yuan's sworn brother, but isn't that too roundabout? Isn't her husband also her weakness?"
When Cha Meiling heard him mention Rong Zhaonan, she suddenly stood up and looked at the ferry on the Bund.
She expressionlessly took out a lighter and lit a cigarette: "Her husband...you've met that man, do you think he's a weakness?"
But it wouldn't light no matter how many times she tried; the lighter seemed to be misfiring, just like her current mood—inexplicably irritable.
Anderson stepped forward and lit a cigarette for her, saying casually, "No man dislikes money or women. People from the mainland care about their reputation, so why not start with these two points and exploit their weaknesses?"
Cha Meiling lit a cigarette with his hand, recalling the man on the ship, dressed as a mercenary, his face covered, revealing a cold and ruthless look.
She scoffed, "Then you underestimate him. A man whose background even Brother Yu couldn't find out and who he wasn't confident he could be an enemy of, is he someone who can be easily manipulated?"
That man possessed a ruthlessness forged from the torment of conspiracies and traps, no less than Brother Yu's.
Anderson frowned: "Then why did he marry Miss Ning Yuan? They just don't seem to be on the same wavelength."
Cha Meiling felt inexplicably down. She chuckled lightly, "Who knows? Maybe it's fate."
Anderson smiled, somewhat emotionally: "Indeed, it's a stroke of luck for a little girl abandoned in the mainland to eventually reunite with her family."
It's a pity they received the news a little too late, otherwise they could have intercepted the Jade Chili earlier.
Cha Meiling narrowed her almond-shaped eyes and said lightly, "It's a pity. If Tang Zhenzhen could have obtained that jade chili pepper in the countryside or in Shanghai, I wouldn't have given Ning Yuan the opportunity to recognize her relatives."
Anderson was taken aback: "Isn't your goal the Jade Chili Pepper? I think that if you secretly obtain the Jade Chili Pepper and then give Ning Yuan to the Second Madam, she will be grateful to you for life, and you will benefit even more."
He didn't quite understand why Miss Anne didn't want Ning Yuan to acknowledge her family.
If we can help the Second Madam find her biological daughter, given her nature, she will definitely repay this favor.
Once Cha Shenlou's deeds are exposed, the Second Madam might be able to stop Young Master Ning from taking action against Miss Annie.
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