Ning Bing'an noticed her unusual behavior and followed her gaze, where he also saw Zhou Yan and Cha Meiling.
He raised an eyebrow, his tone slightly teasing: "What, are you jealous?"
Ning Yuan abruptly looked away, glaring at him irritably: "Eat your big head! Why would I be jealous of him? I just think... some people are really disgusting."
At this moment, the emcee who was originally standing on the stage stepped aside, and Ning Zhengkun calmly walked forward and took his place.
He gently tapped the wine glass in his hand, and the crisp "ding" instantly attracted the attention of everyone in the room.
Ning Zhengkun, beaming with joy, expressed his sincere gratitude to all the guests present.
"Thank you all for coming. Today is a joyous occasion for the cooperation between Ning's and Jianing Group. We would also like to express our special thanks to our partner, Mr. Chen Jingsong."
Chen Jingsong raised his glass in acknowledgment and said with a smile, "Chairman Ning, you're too kind. It's all about win-win cooperation."
Ning Zhengkun then turned his gaze to Ning Man'an, his eyes filled with pride and expectation: "Man'an, my daughter, come here!"
Ning Man walked gracefully onto the stage, her elegant figure accentuated by a high-end black gown. Even with her age, she still exuded a noble air, like a blooming, graceful black peony.
She took the microphone, her voice steady and commanding: "Thank you all for your attention and support for the Whampoa Garden project. I believe that with the powerful alliance between the Ning family and Caring, this project will surely become a benchmark for the Hong Kong government and even the global real estate industry!"
"We will build a modern community integrating residence, commerce, and leisure on an unprecedented scale and to unprecedented standards, bringing a brand-new living experience to Hong Kong citizens and rich returns to all investors!"
Ning Man'an smiled calmly and raised her glass: "Fellow shareholders, let's make money together."
The guests in the audience were mostly major shareholders of the Ning family and the Jianing Group, and the applause and cheers were deafening.
Chen Jingsong raised his glass with a smile: "The Ning family's heiress is indeed far-sighted, broad-minded, and exceptionally talented. She truly deserves to be Chairman Ning's prized successor."
The crowd echoed his sentiments, but some cast ambiguous, mocking glances in Ning Bingyu's direction.
The people from Ning Bingyu's faction didn't look too happy.
Following everyone's gaze, Ning Yuan looked at Ning Bingyu, who was not far away.
He remained as calm as ever, his eyes behind his glasses cold and unreadable, making it impossible to discern his emotions.
Ning Yuan sighed inwardly, turned to look at Madam Ning Er beside her, and lowered her voice: "Mom, is my eldest brother alright?"
In this situation, Ning Zhengkun and Ning Man'an's actions were tantamount to publicly undermining his position as the heir to the Ning family.
Madam Ning calmly sipped her champagne: "It's alright, A-Yu can handle it. He's my son, I know him. He won't give up until the very last moment. As his mother, I'm just doing my best to support him."
Seeing the tense scene, Ning Yuan realized for the first time that her older brother's situation was even more difficult than she had imagined.
She had originally planned to continue complaining about Ning Bingyu taking all of her mother's money, but now she couldn't bring herself to say it.
It now appears that this inheritance battle is far more complex than she imagined.
Ning Bingyu is currently fighting a tough team battle, with Ning Man'an backed by Ning Zhengkun, a big boss-level figure.
Her mother, however, held a considerable number of shares left to her by her grandmother.
But as long as the old master doesn't speak, she, as the matriarch of the Ning family, cannot openly take sides, otherwise she would be doing something that would offend the old master.
Ning Yuan was silent for a moment, then asked, "Mom, if my eldest brother loses, will Grandpa really not let him be the heir? Will it affect our second branch of the family?"
Out of the corner of her eye, she saw Ning Bingyu suddenly turn around and disappear without a trace. Chu Hongyu frowned and followed him.
Madam Ning also saw it, and after a long while, she slowly spoke: "There will definitely be an impact..."
She didn't say anything more, but Ning Yuan's mood also became somewhat heavy.
Although she had no interest in who was in charge of the Ning family, she knew that this would have a significant impact on the second branch of the family.
At this moment, Zhou Yan and Cha Meiling walked over side by side.
Cha Meiling still held Zhou Yan's arm affectionately, with a victor's smile on her face.
She looked at Ning Yuan with a hint of provocation in her eyes: "Little sister, long time no see."
Ning Yuan replied with a forced smile, "Yes, Miss Cha, it's been a long time. You seem to be in high spirits lately, looking radiant."
Cha Meiling smiled gently and gestured to Zhou Yan, "Thanks to my fiancé and godfather."
She deliberately emphasized the word "fiancé," as if showing off her happiness.
Zhou Yan remained silent, simply standing quietly beside Cha Meiling, gazing intently at Ning Yuan, his thoughts unfathomable.
Ning Yuan glanced coldly at Zhou Yan, her expression remaining unchanged, and was about to retort.
Suddenly she felt someone gently touch her elbow. She turned her head and saw Ning Bing'an.
He handed her a glass of champagne and said calmly, "If a dog bites someone, don't stoop to the dog's level."
This was the first time Ning Yuan had ever heard a refined and detached man say something so sharp and excessive.
Cha Meiling's smile froze: "Brother Bing'an, I... I don't know where I offended you."
She turned to Ning Yuan with a hint of helplessness and changed the subject: "Little sister, are you and Bing'an getting married soon? I heard from my uncle that he has always wanted Bing'an to marry you."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yan's eyes flickered slightly.
Ning Yuan's face turned cold, and she was about to speak when Ning Bing'an interrupted her.
He took a sip of champagne and calmly glanced at Cha Meiling: "Miss Cha, you're quite well-informed, but I wonder where you heard that? I remember you should be in jail in mainland China."
His voice was neither too loud nor too soft, but it was loud enough for those around him who were listening carefully to hear him clearly.
Like a poisoned ice blade, it precisely pierced Cha Meiling's heart.
Under the scrutinizing gazes of those around her, Cha Meiling's face drained of color: "What joke is Brother Bing'an talking about!"
She tightened her grip on Zhou Yan's arm, trying to suppress the surging anger in her heart: "Of course, it was my second sister, Manfei, who said it. She has been unable to come back from Australia and is truly innocent."
She then changed the subject, looking at Ning Yuan with a mocking tone: "It's really strange, ever since my little sister came back, our Ning family has been in turmoil. Some families have fallen apart, and others are at odds with each other."
Ning Yuan sneered, about to retort, "Miss Cha, you're probably..."
Ning Bing'an suddenly spoke again, his tone still calm, but every word was piercing—
“Miss Cha, you may not know this, but it’s called cleansing. The unclean things that have been entrenched in the Ning family have left. It may seem a little unsettled in the short term, but that’s just because the bad luck hasn’t completely dissipated yet. It’s also thanks to my little sister’s return, who knows, the Ning family might produce a second heir.”
Ning Yuan glanced at Ning Bing'an in surprise, she really couldn't believe that this person usually seemed so mild-mannered.
As a result, when he curses, he doesn't use any vulgar words, yet his words are incredibly scathing.
Judging from Cha Meiling's expression, tsk tsk, she felt even better than if she had directly started cursing!
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