The wine left a dark stain on the carpet, and a faint aroma of wine filled the air.
Pouring wine on the ground is considered a sign of respect for the dead in Chinese culture, especially in Hong Kong where traditional culture is deeply ingrained, and is therefore a major taboo.
Evan's smile froze, and a barely perceptible hint of annoyance flashed in his eyes.
The high-ranking officials around him exchanged glances, each with a different expression.
Young Master Ning had already given the heads of the Finance Department and the top police officer face by taking the opportunity to do so.
But this seventh young lady of the Ning family doesn't play by the rules. This isn't just making things difficult; it's a slap in the face.
Who would have thought she was allergic to alcohol?
She drinks champagne regularly and looks no different from a normal person.
But now that I think about it, those champagnes were all non-alcoholic or had a negligible alcohol content, just fruit juice sparkling water.
Unfortunately, Miss Ning's outburst was "well-founded," and your attempt to apologize by hosting a banquet without even knowing what taboos she might have made you seem insincere.
The group looked at each other in bewilderment.
Ning Bingyu subtly curled the corners of his lips, a hint of barely perceptible admiration flashing in his eyes.
These people thought that once they got him, the heir of the Ning family, the seventh young lady of the Ning family would naturally have no choice but to obey.
But Char Siu Girl wanted these people to understand that she was not a vassal of the Ning family or a powerless parasite living off the family trust, and she wanted to warn some people not to act so recklessly.
Char Siu Girl is still as cunning as ever!
Having spent many years navigating the complexities of Hong Kong society, Evan was well-versed in interpersonal relationships. Despite his unpleasant expression, he managed to suppress his anger and refrain from lashing out.
But Zhou Yan was young and impetuous, and he couldn't stand such provocation.
He narrowed his eyes dangerously, his tone icy and chilling: "Miss Ning, whose cup are you toasting? Have you been toasting the dead so many times that you're so skilled at it?"
Ning Bingyu pushed up his glasses and looked coldly at Evan: "Commander Evan, I don't think this meal needs to continue."
After saying that, he stood up, and the members of his legal team behind him also stood up, as if they were ready to leave at any moment.
Seeing this, the head of the finance department quickly stepped in to smooth things over: "Hey, Mr. Ning, please calm down. It's all a misunderstanding! Young people are ignorant and speak without thinking. Please don't take it to heart."
Evan immediately reprimanded Zhou Yan, saying, "Zhou Yan! How dare you speak like that? Apologize to Miss Ning right now! You have no manners at all!"
After saying that, he turned to Ning Yuan and smiled helplessly, "Miss Ning, I'm really sorry, this young man has been abroad for a long time and doesn't quite understand the rules of our Hong Kong government. Please don't take it personally."
Ning Yuan interrupted him with a half-smile: "I know that Superintendent Zhou is a 'banana' (Chinese person who is Westernized), having stayed abroad for too long, he doesn't quite understand the rules of our Hong Kong government. He's a bit ungrateful, which is understandable."
"Banana people"? "Forgetting their ancestors"?
Although the high-ranking officials and others present did not understand the specific meaning of the two words, they could guess a bit from Ning Yuan's sarcastic tone, and the atmosphere became awkward again.
But Zhou Yan, as if deliberately trying to provoke a sore spot, raised a handsome, wicked eyebrow and said in a provocative tone, "Miss Ning, what is a banana person? I'd like to hear more about it."
Ning Yuan explained in a slow and deliberate tone: "Banana people, that is, those guys who are born abroad, with yellow skin and white hearts. They look like Asians on the outside, but they are completely foreigners on the inside."
"They've forgotten their ancestors, forgotten their roots, and only know how to blindly worship foreign things, speak foreign languages, eat Western food, and act as lackeys of foreigners. Don't you think such people are pathetic?"
These words were extremely damaging, and the foreign officials present, and even some Hong Kong government officials, did not look too pleased.
This woman is so arrogant!
Some wanted to speak out in rebuttal, but due to the Ning family's power and the occasion, they could only sit there, daring not to speak their anger.
Ning Bingyu, on the other hand, was in a good mood. He smiled slightly. He knew that when Char Siu Girl unleashed her full power, everyone would suffer.
He wasn't the only one who felt good about getting humiliated by the char siu girl; he felt even better after eating abalone and lobster.
Zhou Yanjun's face was so gloomy it could drip water, and his eyes were as sharp as knives as he stared straight at Ning Yuan.
But this woman was fearless, staring back at him without flinching, her gaze carrying a hint of defiance.
After a brief standoff, Zhou Yan suddenly laughed. His smile held a hint of wickedness and mockery, yet remained elusive and unfathomable.
"Miss Ning has such a good tongue, she even came up with this word. I admire her."
Ning Yuan glanced at him, her big eyes crinkling as she smiled: "This word really wasn't my idea, but I admire Superintendent Zhou's ability to swallow his pride; most people couldn't do that."
"Oh, right." She smiled slightly, as if suddenly remembering something.
"Superintendent Zhou probably doesn't know what 'turning a bad face into a good one' means, right? After all, his Chinese isn't very good, so it's understandable."
The expressions on the faces of the people present varied; some were embarrassed, some wanted to laugh, and some secretly admired Ning Yuan's courage and eloquence.
A few people couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Ning Yuan's gaze swept over the people around her, finally settling on Zhou Yan's icy face. She smiled and asked, "Superintendent Zhou, wasn't my joke funny? Why aren't you laughing? Are you just naturally averse to laughter?"
Tsk, it's no wonder that when she was doing housework in her past life, all the major TV stations would broadcast "Empresses in the Palace" during the summer vacation. These lines will never be outdated!
Zhou Yan pursed his thin lips, his eyes sharp as he stared directly at Ning Yuan: "Seventh Miss, you really have a sharp tongue."
The atmosphere between the two was tense, as if the air itself had frozen.
Several high-ranking Hong Kong government officials looked at Zhou Yan, then at Ning Yuan, and then at Ning Bingyu, who sat calmly on the sidelines without any intention of stopping them. Sweat began to bead on their foreheads.
Is Miss Ning on some kind of madness today? She keeps picking on Zhou Yan, this plague god.
They couldn't help but wonder: Could this really be the Ning family's intention, deliberately giving Zhou Yan a hard time and salvaging Ning Yuan's "dignity" as a member of the Ning family who was taken away by Zhou Yan?
Or perhaps Ning Yuan is not under the control of the Ning family at all, which is why she dares to be so arrogant?
After all, she seems to have quite a few businesses in mainland China...
Evan also realized that this Miss Ning Qi was really difficult to deal with, and if this meal continued like this, it might not end well!
Evan frowned and secretly pinched Zhou Yan's thigh to stop him from talking nonsense.
Zhou Yan kept quiet, trying to hold back his words.
Evan smiled broadly: "Superintendent Zhou is naturally cheerful, but he didn't quite understand Miss Ning's joke at first. Haha, it's rare for us all to get together, why don't we have a meal first? Besides desserts, Regent has many new and very good dishes lately."
The Financial Secretary and several other senior Hong Kong government officials also tried to smooth things over, inviting everyone to sit down and have a meal, which eased the atmosphere somewhat.
Ning Yuan gave them face this time and didn't say anything more. She gracefully walked to the dining table and sat down, as if nothing had happened.
She simply glanced at the door without making a sound.
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