Cha Meiling's hand froze in mid-air; she had never seen Ning Bingyu so cold and ruthless in front of her.
His gaze was like a sharp sword, piercing straight through her self-esteem.
She was once his fiancée, but now she's not worthy? Then who deserves to stand by his side? Those lowly, smiling actresses who sleep with anyone?
Or is it this so-called "Northern Girl Chu Hongyu" who can help him expand into the mainland market?
Ning Bingyu stared intently at Cha Meiling, whose face had turned pale. He coldly stubbed out his cigarette, threw it into the trash can, and suddenly said—
"However, considering that we are still considered siblings, I can agree to let the Cha family go, as long as you meet my requirements."
A glimmer of hope ignited in Cha Meiling's heart. She looked up and said eagerly, "Really? Brother Yu, I promise you..."
A cold smile curled at the corner of his lips: "It's very simple, just give me back your jade chili pepper."
Cha Meiling was struck dumb, her face turning deathly pale instantly. She instinctively clutched the crystal-clear jade chili pepper at her collar.
This is a symbol of the future matriarch of the Ning family. If she loses even this, then she really has no hope left!
She originally thought that even if Ning Bingyu still harbored resentment towards her.
But considering their years of relationship, as long as she humbles herself and tries to appease him, and with the support of Madam Ning, and by tolerating the women surrounding him, there is still a chance.
However, she never expected that Ning Bingyu would be so heartless and use this method to force her!
“Brother Yu…” Cha Meiling’s voice trembled.
She struggled to maintain her composure, "Why did you do it this way? I've worn this jade chili pepper since I was a child. It has a different meaning for me, for you, and for us..."
"Different meanings?" Ning Bingyu scoffed, his tone icy and chilling.
"To me, it means that only the future matriarch of the Ning family can hold it; it is a symbol of the wealth left by my grandmother."
"As for you..." Ning Bingyu looked at Cha Meiling, his tone cold and indifferent—
"You and I both know perfectly well that you've gone to great lengths to protect it just so you can regain your position as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Ning family. Only in this way can your inheritance of the Cha family be more legitimate, and you'll also have a powerful backer."
Cha Meiling's face was deathly pale as she stared at him bitterly. "Brother Yu, I don't think it's wrong for me to pursue my right to inherit... The jade chili pepper was also allowed to be worn by my godmother!"
Ning Bingyu interrupted her without any mercy: "Annie, you and I both know perfectly well that I have a hundred ways to get the Jade Chili Pepper back from you, but you should be glad that Mommy is still in the dark and is looking out for you."
He paused, then said calmly—
“I’m giving you one last chance. You tell Mommy yourself that you voluntarily exchanged the jade chili pepper for the Cha family’s property. From now on, try to avoid appearing in front of her unless necessary. She already has her own daughter; it doesn’t matter if she has one more or one less goddaughter.”
Cha Meiling looked at him in disbelief: "My godmother won't agree..."
Ning Bingyu exhaled a puff of smoke and smiled coolly: "Well, of course you can continue to be the sixth daughter of the Ning family, or even work for Ning Corporation. Mommy would be happy to open a law firm for you as part of your dowry, ensuring you have a glamorous wedding."
"Brother Yu, do you have to be so heartless?" Cha Meiling could no longer maintain her usual elegance and composure.
Tears streamed down her face as she covered her cheeks in anguish, her voice hoarse as she asked, "Don't you value our years of relationship at all?"
"Once you've thought it through, tell Tony or Assistant Ye." Ning Bingyu didn't answer, but just gave her a cold look before turning and leaving.
Cha Meiling's face was deathly pale, and she could barely maintain her elegant demeanor. She almost collapsed to the ground and had to hold onto the wall to stay upright.
She had considered countless possibilities, but she never expected this outcome!
“Brother Yu…” Cha Meiling reached out weakly, trying to grab something, but grasped nothing and watched him disappear.
She had always thought he was gentle and refined in front of her, even overly so, without any other emotional fluctuations.
But these past few days, she has witnessed his cold and ruthless side, and realized that his tenderness and restraint were special treatment reserved only for his fiancée.
She's no longer his fiancée, so she doesn't deserve to enjoy it.
Cha Meiling clenched her fists tightly, her sharp nails digging deep into her flesh, but she seemed oblivious to the pain, letting the blood seep from between her fingers...
The question is whether to choose the Cha family's business or continue being the sixth young lady of the Ning family.
Even if her godmother opened a law firm for her, she had only graduated a year ago and had no cases. At most, she could only get some corporate legal work and small cases through her godmother.
How many years would it take to build up the scale of the Cha family's current businesses?
Besides, the Cha family is now insolvent due to the eldest brother's actions, and if Brother Yu doesn't relent, she'll have to shoulder the debt...
On one hand, there's the option of abandoning dignity and relying on the Ning family, living a seemingly stable but ultimately dependent life; on the other hand, there's the option of accepting challenges and inheriting the family business, but facing immense pressure and unknown risks.
Two paths, like the two ends of a scale, kept swaying in her heart.
Cha Meiling took a deep breath, trying to calm the turbulent emotions within her. She knew she had no way out and had to make a decision.
Ning Bingyu ignored Cha Meiling's pained expression behind him and walked straight into the restaurant.
At a glance, you can see Tony's burly figure standing by the cashier's counter, looking like a door god, with a cigarette between his fingers, puffing out clouds of smoke.
"Tsk tsk, boss, Miss Annie is wrong. You're not just heartless, you're utterly immoral. You sell people out and then make them count the money for you." Tony flicked his cigarette ash, his tone laced with mockery.
The young master went out to use the restroom and solved half of Assistant Ye's headache—he had a legitimate reason to return the Cha family's assets to Cha Meiling!
Moreover, the thief never leaves empty-handed; the eldest son even had a legitimate reason to get back the token that Madam Ning had placed on Miss Annie!
Ning Bingyu didn't take it seriously, giving him a cool look and saying, "Stop talking nonsense. If you keep spouting nonsense, I'll sell you off and let your precious Lamborghini come with you into my garage."
Tony: "..."
Young Master, are you determined to make trouble for my Lamborghini? Huh?
"Keep a close eye on Annie," Ning Bingyu said coldly as he walked to his seat. "Don't let her cause any more trouble that will upset Mommy."
Tony nodded: "Yes!"
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