Chen Jingsong's face was all squished together, forming wrinkles, and his eyes were narrowed to slits, making it impossible to see the expression in his eyes.
Ning Zhengkun's eyes flickered slightly, and he invited in a gentle tone, "Chairman Chen, a light meal has been prepared upstairs. We would be honored if you and your wife would join us."
"Haha, Chairman Ning, you're too kind. I'm sorry to have bothered you." Chen Jingsong laughed heartily, as if the little incident just now had never happened.
The two exchanged a few insincere pleasantries and then went upstairs together.
Everyone followed suit, their faces all wearing polite smiles, creating a harmonious and joyful scene.
As soon as she reached the second floor, Cha Meiling's gaze swept over Ning Yuan in the corner.
Ning Yuan was leaning against the railing, dressed in simple trousers and a shirt, yet she exuded a captivating elegance.
Cha Meiling looked her up and down, a cryptic, alluring smile playing on her red lips—
"I haven't seen you in the past two years, my little sister has really changed. Her temperament is just like that of a young lady from the Ning family. She is indeed of the Ning family bloodline, she is just different."
Ning Yuan lazily put her hands in her pockets and said in a casual tone, "Miss Annie, you flatter me. I'm just a country bumpkin who only wants to make money, and I always have. I can't learn to act like a lady."
What does it mean to truly resemble a young lady from the Ning family?
Doesn't that mean the country bumpkin she picked up has finally turned into a phoenix?
This frank declaration of "making money" made Ning Zhengrong, who was walking in front, pause. He frowned and looked back at Ning Yuan with some displeasure.
Why does this child speak so bluntly?
She doesn't have the demeanor of a well-bred lady at all.
However, Ning Zhengkun unexpectedly laughed: "Little sister is right. Isn't our Ning family all about business? That's the true nature of a businessman!"
He turned to look at Ning Bing'an and said meaningfully, "Bing'an, you've always said that my little sister is very capable, haven't you?"
Ning Bing'an nodded calmly: "My little sister does indeed have a good business sense."
Ning Yuan rolled her eyes inwardly—
Well, this guy still hasn't given up on trying to matchmake him and Ning Bing'an.
She gave a forced smile but didn't reply.
Cha Meiling then took an exquisite velvet box from her secretary and handed it to Ning Yuan with a sweet smile—
"Little sister, it's been a long time. This is a gift from your sixth sister, a diamond bracelet. I hope you like it. I'm not very good with words, so please don't mind."
Ning Yuan gave Cha Meiling a half-smile.
This woman gave her mother a ruby, her cheap father an antique, and herself a diamond bracelet, all while continuing to make her call her Sixth Sister.
Do you want to pretend nothing happened and continue being the sixth young lady of the Ning family?
Ning Yuan accepted the box readily and opened it directly.
Inside lay a dazzling diamond bracelet, shimmering with captivating light under the lamp.
"It's so beautiful, I love it," Ning Yuan exclaimed sincerely.
She wasn't just putting on an act; the bracelet was indeed quite valuable and exquisitely designed, showing that she had put a lot of effort into it.
But she's the kind of person who loves to take money and not do anything!
so……
She still didn't change her tune: "Miss Anne, you're too kind, it's too much trouble."
Cha Meiling's gaze turned cold, and she suddenly looked at her meaningfully, curving her lips into a smile: "It's only right."
At this moment, Ning Bingyu also came up, and Cha Meiling immediately called out softly, "Brother Yu."
Ning Bingyu casually raised his eyes, gave Cha Meiling a cold nod, and replied indifferently, "Miss Annie."
Cha Meiling's expression, which had just recovered, hardened slightly again.
As everyone took their seats, the servants began serving wine and beverages. The light from the crystal chandeliers shone on the dazzling array of delicacies, making them both delicious and exquisite.
Just then, Ningman came out of the kitchen.
Her short, neat hair and simple khaki Prada casual outfit did not conceal her calm and composed demeanor.
Behind her, two maids carefully carried a large plate of fresh and translucent tuna sashimi.
Ning Man'an smiled and said, "Please wait a moment, everyone. This morning I personally went out to sea and caught a top-quality tuna. I specially asked the chef to make sashimi to welcome Mr. and Mrs. Chen."
Ning Zhengkun smiled and explained to Mr. and Mrs. Chen, his tone full of pride: "Haha, Man'an likes to go to the sea when she's not working. Everyone, try it, it tastes very good."
Cha Mei-ling immediately chimed in: "Sister, you've always been full of vigor in sports, and now you're doing a great job in Macau's hotel and gaming industry. You're truly a woman who's just as capable as any man."
Ning Man'an smiled faintly and said modestly, "It's alright, it's all thanks to everyone."
Her words were perfectly measured, neither too much nor too little, leaving no room for criticism.
Ning Yuan sat to the side, slowly poking at the caviar in front of her with her fork.
Ning Man'an, who never goes back to the old house, actually showed up today, and she was unusually attentive, indicating that she was determined to succeed in this cooperation with the Chen family.
Ning Yuan glanced at Ning Bingyu without making a sound.
He was sitting on the other side of the table, casually swishing his brandy, his eyes indifferent, looking like he didn't care about anything.
Ning Yuan knew that Ning Man'an was mainly in charge of this collaboration, with Ning Zhengkun providing support from behind, while Ning Bingyu was almost completely excluded.
She glanced at Ning Bing'an, who had been placed next to her, and seemed to be deep in thought.
It seems that Uncle Ning Zhengkun is very dissatisfied with his elder brother Ning Bingyu for being disobedient and unwilling to marry the eldest daughter of the Li family, and for his own stubborn refusal to marry Ning Bing'an.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have specifically asked Ning Man'an to handle this big case, which, in terms of investment scale, currently surpasses the investment in Harbour City.
Ning Bing'an smiled when he saw her looking over.
Then, he placed a plate of peeled shrimp in her bowl: "Little sister, try this, it's very fresh."
Ning Yuan looked at the shrimp in the bowl: "..."
Everyone turned to look at him. Ning Zhengkun's eyes lifted slightly, and a meaningful smile crept onto his face.
He seemed quite pleased with the scene before him.
Cha Meiling chuckled softly, "Bing'an is always so thoughtful, little sister, you're really spoiled rotten."
Ning Yuan looked at the shrimp in the bowl: "..."
She deftly picked up the shrimp and placed it in her mother, Madam Ning's, bowl, saying affectionately, "Mommy, this is a gift from your daughter. You must try it."
Madam Ning was clearly a little surprised. She looked up at Ning Yuan and nodded with a smile: "My Yuanyuan is such a good daughter."
The smile on Ning Zhengkun's face vanished instantly, his brows furrowing and relaxing. He slightly raised his wine glass, took a deep sip, and remained silent.
Seeing this, Cha Meiling immediately changed the subject, smiling gently: "Oh, the tuna is so fresh and so big, you must have put a lot of effort into it, sea fishing is a skill."
She was always adept at social interaction and quickly set the mood.
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