Ning Yuan felt a warmth in her heart, smiled at Madam Ning, and took her arm: "Ms. Wen, what would you like to eat tonight?"
Madam Ning smiled and patted her little round face: "Anything is fine. As long as you stay with me, Mommy will eat whatever she wants."
"Um... how about we eat together tonight?" Rong Wenwu coughed lightly.
Madam Ning shook her head: "No need, I have other things to do."
Who wants to have dinner with him?!
After saying that, Madam Ning turned around and left with Ning Yuan without any attempt to hide her coldness and disdain.
Rong Zhaonan automatically followed behind Madam Ning and walked out.
“Zhaonan…” Rong Wenwu called out to his son subconsciously.
Rong Zhaonan paused, glanced at him, and said, "Something's up."
After saying that, he left without waiting for Rong Wenwu's reply.
Watching Rong Zhaonan's retreating figure, Rong Wenwu's eyes were filled with complex emotions. He rubbed his temples and sat down somewhat dejectedly.
Was he really wrong...?
He carefully took out an old, gilded brass pocket watch from his pocket. The watch was still ticking away, and the small photograph of a woman smiling and holding a baby inside the watch had yellowed.
Rong Wenwu stared blankly for a while, then closed his pocket watch and called out, "Xiao Qiu."
Secretary Qiu immediately came in: "Old boss?"
Rong Wenwu was silent for a while: "You've been with me for many years, haven't you?"
Secretary Qiu nodded: "I've been working for you since I graduated from university."
Rong Wenwu paused slightly, put the pocket watch back in his pocket, and silently looked out the window: "There is something I need you to investigate for me."
He gave a brief explanation.
Secretary Qiu was stunned and somewhat shocked. She frowned and asked, "This...you mean you want to investigate even Sister He Su's encrypted private line?"
Why did his former boss suddenly ask him to investigate Sister He? You know, Sister He had passed the political vetting process before she could marry his former boss.
Over the years, although Sister He was harsh on Chaobei's parenting style, too indulgent towards Xiangdong, and harbored a subtle hostility towards Zhaonan.
He seemed strange, but the old boss was too busy and rarely home throughout the year.
Sister He wasn't too outrageous; she was always very kind to the people in the compound, and everyone praised her.
Why did the old boss suddenly decide to investigate Sister He, his bedmate...?
“You’ve always been cautious in your work, and I believe you can complete the mission without leaking any information,” Rong Wenwu said calmly.
Secretary Qiu nodded: "Yes."
But since it was a task assigned by his superiors, he would naturally complete it.
...
Madam Ning Er came out with Ning Yuan. Ning Yuan glanced at Rong Zhaonan and said, "Aren't you very busy? No need to see me off. Ms. Wen and I can go back."
Rong Zhaonan glanced at Madam Ning and asked, "Aunt Wen, can I talk to you about my mother?"
Madam Ning looked at him and nodded gently: "Of course, I'll have my secretary book a place to eat."
Ning Yuan: "..."
Okay, Aunt Wen is omnipotent.
The three of them got into the car and went to a place to eat.
When it was time to order, Madam Ning asked Ning Yuan to check the dishes.
Ning Yuan knew that her mother probably wanted to talk to Rong Zhaonan about something, so she took her secretaries and went out.
Madam Ning looked at Rong Zhaonan: "I can leave what happened between you and Xiao Ning alone, but I think you can see that my girl, even though she didn't grow up by my side, is proud to the core. If you don't handle some things well, you will lose her."
She paused, then said, "It's like your father losing your mother."
Rong Zhaonan looked at the seemingly gentle yet indifferent lady in front of him.
Madam Ning is not the kind of person who would be swayed by sentimentality. She appears gentle, but is actually cold-blooded and clear-headed.
That's why she and her mother became close friends.
I agreed to bring him here today, partly out of respect for my mother, and partly because I wanted to have this conversation with him.
"Mom, I understand. I'll give Xiaoning an explanation soon." Rong Zhaonan said seriously after a long pause.
Yet, this clear-headed and ruthless Madam Ning would argue for her father and rebuke him in front of him.
When the young man in front of her suddenly called her "Mom," Madam Ning was taken aback.
“People are always quick to see the predicaments of others, but it’s hard for them to realize that they themselves may be in the same predicament. Perhaps I am like that too,” Madam Ning suddenly said.
Rong Zhaonan listened to her quietly.
She stared at Rong Zhaonan's features, which bore an uncanny resemblance to her friend's, for a long while before finally sighing.
“Your eyebrows, eyes, lips, and nose resemble your mother's, but your overall features and demeanor are very much like your father's. I hope you learn from your father's mistakes, see the people around you clearly, and don't be blinded by your own involvement.”
Rong Zhaonan straightened his back and nodded silently.
Madam Ning looked at him and suddenly sighed, "Xiao Ai, you were cuter when you were a child. Men aren't cute when they grow up."
Rong Zhaonan was speechless: "..."
Ning Yuan happened to come in with the menu and immediately held back her laughter.
Her mother is absolutely right.
After the meal, someone shamelessly got on the bus, wanting to go home with them.
Who knew that as soon as he returned to the gate of the compound, he was caught by Chen Chen, who was lying in wait, and he had no choice but to leave.
Madam Ning looked at Ning Yuan and said gently, "My dear girl, go back and rest. Don't worry about some things, Mommy is here."
Ning Yuan suddenly felt a pang of sadness and tenderness in her heart. She reached out and hugged Madam Ning, whispering, "Mom... thank you."
"Mommy knows you're upset. It's okay, Mommy's here. No one can bully my good girl." Madam Ning gently patted her back.
Ning Yuan couldn't help but feel her nose and eyes burning: "Mom..."
It feels so good to have a mother who loves you. Perhaps one of the best things she ever did in her life was finding her mother again.
...
Meanwhile, Chen Chen drove Rong Zhaonan out of the car, reporting the situation.
"Two things to report to the captain. First, the Xiang brothers have not harmed Tang Zhenzhen again in Shanghai. She has regained consciousness, but she has been unconscious for too long and her mind is not clear enough to elicit a statement."
"The second thing is that He Su called Ye Dong's ward, and we have verified this."
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