Ning Bingyu straightened his collar, his tone devoid of any warmth—
"Ignore her. She likes to cause trouble. Just have Inspector Li find a reason to keep her at the police station to prevent leaks. Tonight's auction can't go wrong, you know that."
“Yes.” Tony nodded.
He left the room, gently closed the door, and watched Ning Bingyu straighten his tie in front of the mirror, and couldn't help but sigh.
The young master is truly heartless; Cha Meiling has been his wife for many years, no matter what.
However, this is exactly Ning Bingyu's consistent style: decisive and ruthless, never showing mercy to anyone or anything.
...
At the charity auction, elegantly dressed people gathered, clinking glasses and exuding luxury and elegance.
The light from the crystal chandelier poured down, illuminating the dazzling array of rare antiques and artworks.
Ning Bing'an, dressed in a black fitted Zhongshan suit, stood tall and had a cool and classic temperament, like the bright moon in the night sky, standing out among the group of men in suits.
However, he seemed to be shrouded in a cold aura, and the socialites' gazes only lingered on him briefly before turning away with a hint of disdain and contempt.
"Ning Bing'an is quite good-looking, but unfortunately he's just a useless illegitimate child."
"Yes, I heard his mother was an actress. I don't know what kind of seductive tricks she used, but she managed to get Chairman Ning to bring her illegitimate child back to the Ning family, and even have him listed as a descendant of the Bing family."
"Chairman Ning treated him well, giving him shares in the Regent Hotel, but that's about it. The Ning family has such a large business, they don't lack male members, so it's not his place to interfere."
Although the whispers were faint, they did not escape Ning Yuan's ears. She calmly took a sip of champagne, but her gaze fell on Ning Bing'an beside her.
Noticing her gaze, Ning Bing'an turned his head slightly to look at her.
The man's deep black eyes were like an ancient well, making it impossible to discern his emotions.
"Third Brother, aren't you angry?" Ning Yuan raised an eyebrow.
"Why should I be angry?" Ning Bing'an retorted, his deep eyes indifferent. "Aren't what they said the truth?"
Seeing his nonchalant demeanor, Ning Yuan felt a sense of admiration.
He must have heard these words since he was a child to be able to ignore them so easily; if it were me, I wouldn't have the same good temper.
Ning Yuan smiled slightly: "Speaking of which, I am a country girl picked up from the mainland, and you are an adopted son living under someone else's roof. We are both marginalized figures, so we are like birds of a feather."
Ning Bing'an remained noncommittal, giving her a deep look before turning his gaze to the auction display.
“You’re not some marginalized person. At least, tonight’s banquet is a gift that your second aunt has been carefully preparing for you for over twenty years, isn’t it?”
"Third brother is joking. Your uncle dotes on you so much, your wedding will definitely be very grand, and you'll receive even better wedding gifts," Ning Yuan said with a slight smile.
Ning Bing'an's eyes flickered slightly. He didn't reply, but simply raised the champagne in his hand and gestured to her as a response.
As they were talking, a set of extremely luxurious purple jadeite jewelry with excellent color and clarity was sold for three million Hong Kong dollars on the auction stage.
"Congratulations to Madam Ning for winning the most expensive item in tonight's auction, a royal purple jadeite collection that has returned from overseas," the emcee announced loudly, a professional and excited smile on his face.
Ning Yuan then noticed the exquisite purple jade jewelry on the stage, which shimmered and captivated the eye under the lights.
It was a set of jade jewelry that included a necklace, bracelet, earrings, brooch, ring, and hairpin.
Except for the bracelet, which is a single round bar, all the other jewelry pieces are lavishly set with diamonds and other gemstones of various colors.
The entire set of jadeite is of delicate and warm texture, with a rich and full purple color. In that deep purple, there are also a few touches of lively bright green, just like a Van Gogh painting, which is eye-catching.
What's even more remarkable is that this set of jade jewelry has excellent translucency, is crystal clear, and under the light, it seems as if water ripples are flowing within it, making it breathtakingly beautiful.
Ning Yuan couldn't help but sigh, "If this set of items were forty years from now, its value would be at least ten times higher."
After all, violet jadeite, commonly known as "purple jade," is said to be "nine out of ten violet jadeites are coarse" in the industry.
This means that most violet jadeite has poor water content, dull color, and rough texture. Very few can achieve such a translucent and exquisite quality.
"So beautiful! The water, the color, it's absolutely stunning!"
"Imperial purple jadeite of this quality is extremely rare, especially jadeite with such good texture and pure color; it is truly a collector's item!"
Looking at Madam Ning's light purple evening gown, which exuded elegance and grace, Ning Yuan couldn't help but exclaim, "This jade set really suits Mom!"
At this moment, the auctioneer's voice rang out again: "Next, please welcome the representative of the organizer of this auction, Madam Ning, the second chairwoman of the Chenguang Elite Club, to the stage to give a speech!"
Amidst enthusiastic applause, Madam Ning walked gracefully onto the stage, took the microphone, glanced around, and spoke in a soft voice that carried an undeniable air of authority.
"Distinguished guests, friends, good evening. Thank you all for gracing this charity auction dinner tonight. In addition to raising funds for those in need, tonight's charity auction has another special significance, which is..."
Madam Ning paused here, then turned her gaze to Ning Yuan, her eyes and brows filled with a loving smile.
"I would like to take this opportunity to introduce my daughter, Ning Yuan, whom I lost many years ago."
As soon as she finished speaking, two beams of light shone on Ning Yuan and Madam Ning, enveloping them in a dazzling light.
All eyes were on Ning Yuan.
Ning Yuan froze for a moment. Huh? So sudden? Mom didn't mention this step...
That's a bit awkward!
“My daughter has been wandering outside for many years and has suffered a lot,” Madam Ning said, her eyes slightly reddening.
Madam Ning Er extended her hand to Ning Yuan: "Now that my daughter has finally returned to my side, as her mother, I only want to make up for the grievances she has suffered over the years. This set of jewelry is my gift to celebrate her return to my side!"
Looking at Madam Ning's appearance, Ning Yuan suppressed the complex emotions in her heart and sighed inwardly, "Fine, I'll go along with my mother's wishes."
In this family, only the mother has steadfastly chosen her and held onto her child tightly for over twenty years.
Suppressing the complex emotions in my heart
"Go upstairs, your second aunt really loves you." Ning Bing'an's voice became low and gentle, and he offered her his arm.
Ning Yuan glanced at him and knew that he was probably thinking of his mother.
She sighed inwardly, relaxed, and calmly allowed everyone to look at her, even nodding generously to those around her.
She took Ning Bing'an's arm and walked onto the stage with him by his side.
Madam Ning took Ning Yuan's hand and patted it affectionately: "This is my daughter, Ning Yuan."
She smiled and jokingly asked everyone, "Don't I look just like you?"
Ning Zhengkun, chairman of the Ning family, Ning Zhengrong, president of the University of Hong Kong, and Ning Bingyu, among other important figures, have all arrived.
The audience naturally responded with good-natured laughter and compliments.
"picture!"
"As beautiful as President Eliza!"
"Come here, my dear girl, let me put it on for you." Madam Ning took the set of imperial purple jade jewelry from the hostess and personally put it on Ning Yuan.
The purple jade necklace accentuated Ning Yuan's fair and jade-like skin, making her even more radiant, while her bright and lively eyes sparkled with confidence and determination, making it impossible to look away.
"My daughter truly deserves the best things in the world."
Madam Ning looked at Ning Yuan in front of her, and with a heart full of pride and tenderness, gently took her hand.
Her daughter is so beautiful; even though she grew up in hardship in the mainland, she is still so outstanding.
Ning Zhengrong adjusted his glasses slightly and said casually, "Your sister's manners have improved a lot these days."
Ning Bingyu adjusted his gold-rimmed glasses and smiled slightly: "It's fake."
Ning Zhengrong: "..."
Ning Manfei sneered: "Big brother is right."
Ning Man'an smiled: "If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute."
Ning Zhengkun then looked at Ning Bing'an.
Seeing him standing quietly beside Ning Yuan, assisting Madam Ning in putting on her jewelry, naturally putting on hairpins and necklaces for her, they looked like a perfect couple.
Ning Zhengkun sighed, "Bing'an, who comes from the first wife's family, and Ning Yuan, who comes from the second wife's family, are truly a match made in heaven. Their children, if they are boys, will be named Ning Yanshen, starting with the character 'fire'; and if they are girls, they will be named Ning Jingxing, starting with the character 'jing'."
Ning Bingyu & Ning Zhengrong: "..."
Ning Manan: "..."
Ning Manfei: "?!!"
The remaining brothers of the Ning family, including the fourth and fifth brothers who had just returned from abroad, all had expressions that were hard to describe.
But when the television camera pans across them, they are always smiling.
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