Ning Manfei slammed down the phone in anger and crumpled the newspaper into a ball.
That's right, the word "similar" alone is not enough to bring down Ning Yuan.
Moreover, Ning Man'an's attitude had made it clear to her that her older sister would not stand by her side, and instead warned her not to act rashly.
It's all for the sake of the family's interests. Isn't Ning Manfei's happiness also part of the family's interests?
Why? Why is it that Ning Yuan, that "country bumpkin" from the mainland, can marry Bing An?
She, the legitimate second young lady of the Ning family, was to be sacrificed for the family's interests and married off overseas? She was unwilling!
Ning Manfei strode towards the bathroom, ignoring her makeup, and splashed several handfuls of cold water on her face.
The icy cold water stimulated every nerve in her body, calming her down a little.
No, she absolutely cannot admit defeat so easily! She must uncover Ning Yuan's scandals and, ideally, expel her from the Ning family completely!
A thought suddenly flashed through Ning Manfei's mind. She remembered something, quickly returned to her office, and began searching through the auction materials in her hand.
Her gaze fell on the time the artifact was put into storage—last night.
In other words, those antiques should be in the Ning family's warehouse right now!
She grabbed the documents, quickly left her office, and headed towards the general office.
"Second Miss, is there anything I can help you with?" Team Leader Zhang was organizing documents and checking the auction details when he saw Ning Manfei rushing in and asked in surprise.
Ning Manfei tried to keep her tone calm: "Team Leader Zhang, I'd like to see the collection in the warehouse. I heard it just arrived yesterday, and I'd like to get a sneak peek."
Team Leader Zhang adjusted his glasses and said with some difficulty, "Second Miss, I'm afraid that won't work. Opening the warehouse requires the joint signatures of Miss Ning Yuan and Madam Ning."
"What? I need to sign something?" Ning Manfei's voice rose involuntarily.
She immediately realized her lapse in composure and lowered her voice to ask, "Wasn't it always okay to look at it directly before?"
Team Leader Zhang adjusted his glasses and explained, "Second Miss, these are rules set by the Chairman. They are all for the purpose of strengthening the management of the collections. After all, this auction is quite large in scale and the items are quite valuable."
"I'm a director of the Morning Light Socialite Club!" Ning Manfei suppressed her anger. "Don't I even have the right to take a look?"
Team Leader Zhang remained unmoved and said, "Second Miss, I really can't do anything about it. You know the rules, and I'm only doing this for the sake of the Ning family's reputation. Please understand."
Ning Manfei cursed inwardly: Such a stubborn hired servant!
She gritted her teeth, her heart burning with hatred.
But she also knew that if she continued to pester them, it might alert Madam Ning and Ning Yuan, which would make things even more difficult.
"Okay, I understand. I'll contact my second aunt and younger sister later." Ning Manfei said with a forced smile, then turned and left.
Leaving the general office, Ning Manfei dialed her secretary's number with a gloomy expression—
"Find me a top-notch detective immediately! I want a thorough investigation into the batch of antiques Ning Yuan recently brought back from the mainland. I need to know their origins, every detail! Especially..."
She refused to believe that she couldn't get the information on this batch of goods!
Ning Manfei paused briefly, then emphasized, "Investigate carefully to see if these antiques are related to that recent museum theft that shocked France!"
Daddy and Grandpa have been working hard to solidify the Ning family's position in the Hong Kong government, and they will never tolerate anything that could tarnish the family's reputation.
If she can prove that Ning Yuan not only participated in smuggling, but that this matter is also very likely to trigger an even bigger scandal...
Then Daddy and Grandpa Ning will realize that Ning Yuan brings not wealth and glory, but endless trouble!
...
In the general office, Team Leader Zhang instructed someone to tidy up Ning Manfei's office—
Although this director rarely comes, the second wife said she would reserve her position and office for her.
Even if the Ning family's young lady never worked after graduating from university, she still had to maintain her titles.
"The second young lady is really strange. She doesn't seem to be here to inspect, but rather to cause trouble..." The staff member who was helping to tidy up couldn't help but complain.
Team Leader Zhang's heart skipped a beat, and he recalled Ning Manfei's back view, her high heels practically stomping holes in the ground...
This young lady rarely comes to the company, so why is she suddenly so interested in the collection in the warehouse today?
After thinking for a moment, she picked up the phone and dialed Madam Ning's number.
"President, hello, I'm Team Leader Zhang. Miss Er just came to the company and said she wanted to see the collection in the warehouse."
Madam Ning paused on the other end of the phone, her tone tinged with doubt: "Manfei? She's going to look at the collection? She's never been interested in these things..."
"Yes, Chairman, I also find it a bit strange. The Second Miss also said that there was no requirement to sign before, and she seems to be somewhat dissatisfied with the new regulations, so I specifically came to report this to you." Team Leader Zhang reported truthfully.
Madam Ning pondered for a moment and said, "I understand. I'll ask her. Keep a close eye on the warehouse lately. No one is allowed to enter without my and A-Yuan's signatures."
"Understood, Chairman."
After hanging up the phone, Madam Ning put down the documents in her hand and fell into deep thought.
Ning Manfei has never been interested in the family business, so why did she suddenly decide to check the warehouse today? Did she discover something?
Thinking of this, Madam Ning immediately dialed Ning Yuan's number.
The phone was answered after ringing twice.
"Hello, Mom?" Ning Yuan's voice was clear and melodious, with a hint of barely perceptible languor.
"Ah Yuan, Manfei just went to the company. She said she wanted to see the batch of antiques you brought back from the mainland." Madam Ning got straight to the point, her tone tinged with worry.
"Her? Looking at antiques?" Ning Yuan paused, holding the phone, and tapped the guest list twice with her diamond-encrusted pen.
Ning Yuan chuckled, her tone revealing a hint of understanding: "Heh, my second sister is probably up to something again. She's always disliked me, and now she's probably looking for something to do with me."
Madam Ning said with some helplessness, "Manfei wasn't like this when she was in school. Although she was a bit spoiled, she was also innocent and adorable, and she was well protected by your eldest sister, Ning Man'an..."
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