She paused, not continuing, but her tone became somewhat serious.
"What else?" Ning Bing'an pressed, keenly sensing that Ning Yuan seemed to have a hidden meaning in her words.
Ning Yuan glanced at Rong Zhaonan, and seeing that he didn't intend to stop her, she lowered her voice and said, "Besides, there are people behind Cha Shenlou, perhaps not just those mercenaries."
Ning Bing'an's expression changed. Ning Zhengkun had also let him know about the recent struggle between Cha Shenlou and Ning Bingyu.
The reason why Cha Shenlou was able to remain at large despite being arrested by the Hong Kong government, and even secretly carry out many underhanded actions, is all because he had the support of foreign forces behind him.
"You mean, who were the people who did this tonight?" Ning Bing'an's voice was low, a hint of coldness flashing in his eyes.
"It's hard to say." Ning Yuan shook her head: "However, apart from Cha Shenlou, I can't think of anyone else who would hate our Ning family so much."
Ning Bing'an was silent for a moment, then calmly said, "If it really was them, then we can't let our guard down. Let's send someone to check if the police have arrived yet, and then check on the injured."
Tony and the others were already standing around Ning Bing'an, Rong Zhaonan, and Ning Yuan. Upon hearing Ning Bing'an's instructions, Tony immediately said, "We've already called the police! The ambulance will be here soon."
Rong Zhaonan looked at Ning Bing'an and said calmly, "Those people have no bottom line. It would be best if the young master also had bodyguards by his side."
Ning Bing'an doesn't like having people around him; Tony had told him that.
"That's right, don't actually fall for it!" Ning Yuan agreed, still feeling a bit shaken.
That's right, those people are all desperate criminals who will stop at nothing to achieve their goals.
If Ning Bing'an dies, her uncle might really blame her, this unlucky girl. She always seems to have a special affinity for such bad luck!
Ning Bing'an looked at Rong Zhaonan, a complex expression flashing in his eyes: "I will follow your arrangements regarding this matter, and also..."
He paused for a moment, then said, "Thank you for saving me today. I... I don't know your name yet."
Rong Zhaonan casually said, "You can call me Old A, just like them."
This is one of his code names.
Ning Bing'an was taken aback, feeling that something was off, but he still nodded: "Okay, thank you, Old A. I'll go outside and check the situation first. After all, if this matter really was caused by me, it would be more appropriate for me to contact the police."
Rong Zhaonan nodded, his tone calm but firm: "Okay, but I won't give a statement. I'll leave the rest to you and Tony."
Ning Bing'an frowned: "But..."
Tony immediately pulled him outside: "Old A is a security expert. He used to be a mercenary, and it's not appropriate for his identity to be exposed."
Ning Bing'an didn't say anything more, he just glanced at Ning Yuan and Rong Zhaonan, and then followed Tony out.
"It's getting late. Shall I take you home, or do you want to stay here to give a statement?" Rong Zhaonan looked down at Ning Yuan.
Ning Yuan glanced at her watch; it was almost ten o'clock.
She frowned slightly and said, "Alright, let Ning Bing'an handle the statements and stuff. I need to tell Brother Fenchang about tonight's events and warn him to be careful."
This matter was directly aimed at him.
Brother Fenchang has many experts around him, both openly and secretly. If Cha Shenlou did what he did today, it means that Cha Shenlou couldn't touch Brother Fenchang, so he had to settle for second best!
Rong Zhaonan took off his coat and draped it over Ning Yuan's shoulders: "Do you really think Cha Shenlou was responsible for this?"
Rong Zhaonan's voice remained calm, like a gentle breeze, yet it carried a hint of barely perceptible inquiry.
Ning Yuan looked up and met his gaze through his sunglasses.
After a long pause, she sighed softly, hesitated, and finally voiced her doubts: "Actually, I suspect someone else..."
Rong Zhaonan narrowed his eyes slightly, as if he had already guessed what she was thinking: "You suspect it's Ning Man'an?"
Ning Yuan didn't answer directly, but instead asked, "Don't you think she...doesn't seem like it?"
She paused, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes—
“Ning Bing’an is dead. Once the eldest uncle suspects the second branch of the family, a rift will inevitably appear between the two branches. Once they start fighting, if Ning Bingyu is unable to inherit the position in the end, Ning Man’an will inherit the Ning family.”
In other words, Nimman also had the motive to do this.
After all, Ning Bing'an claimed to be her brother, but they were not actually related by blood. He was the son of her father's mistress, so she wouldn't feel any remorse if she killed him.
“When looking at a matter, whoever ultimately benefits has the motive,” Ning Yuan said, her bright eyes fixed on Rong Zhaonan.
"Although……"
She paused for a moment: "I studied Ning Man'an's style of doing things. That older cousin of mine doesn't appear in front of me much, but from what I've seen of her doing business, she's a person with principles."
Ning Yuan rubbed her temples helplessly: "Tonight's methods are more like what Cha Shenlou would do. I have a headache and can't figure it out. I can't say anything in front of Ning Bing'an."
Rong Zhaonan remained silent, a complex light flashing in his eyes.
The rabbit spirit is always getting caught up in unpredictable dangers, and the danger index is getting higher and higher.
Some of them were brought to her by him, but many were things she brought with her.
Moreover, how could a group of vicious thugs suddenly appear at an ordinary charity gala?
If their target is Ning Bing'an, then it is Ning Man'an who wants the position of Ning family heir.
Then why did these people cause such a huge riot after the murders?
You must understand, this is Hong Kong, not some remote and backward little place.
Who among those who can hold a charity gala in the prime location of Victoria Harbour isn't a prominent figure in Hong Kong?
The deaths of these people might have a significant impact on the Ning family.
Aren't these people afraid of attracting the attention of the Hong Kong government by causing trouble so openly?
Unless, of course, their goal is not simply to kill.
Rong Zhaonan gently held her hand, his tone carrying an undeniable certainty: "Don't worry, I will investigate what happened tonight and will not let you take any risks for nothing."
Before Ning Yuan could respond, the door was pushed open again, and Ning Bing'an and Tony walked in with solemn expressions.
"What's wrong?" Ning Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and a bad feeling welled up inside her.
Ning Bing'an's face was extremely grim. He said, "The Director of the General Administration of Customs, Erwin, is dead!"
Ning Yuan jumped to her feet, her beautiful eyes wide open. "Director Erwin is dead? How is that possible? He wasn't the target; it was an accidental killing?"
Rong Zhaonan frowned, realizing that things were probably more complicated than they had imagined.
Commissioner Irwin was no small figure; his death would inevitably cause a huge uproar in the Hong Kong government.
Tony shook his head: "One shot, kill him instantly, from the temple!"
In a flash, a cold glint appeared in Rong Zhaonan's eyes, as if a storm was brewing: "Someone wants to reopen the customs port!! To facilitate Cha Shenlou's escape! So they took the opportunity to kill Erwin!!"
This is a scheme to kill two birds with one stone!
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