After the family finished breakfast chatting and laughing, Ning Liangcai said to Sang Su'e, "My eldest brother and second brother's families will be coming over for lunch today to discuss some things. Please make some preparations."
Sang Su'e nodded in agreement. She knew that her family was going to discuss the important matter of moving west to Chongqing. This was no small matter, so she naturally dared not be careless.
Ning Liangcai had been in business for many years, so his family was naturally the wealthiest among the three brothers. He owned such a large mansion, and the Ning family, consisting of dozens of people, would always hold family gatherings at Ning Liangcai's house.
Ning Liangcai waved to Ning Zhipeng, and then the three of them got up and went into the study to talk.
The women in the house knew that the men in charge were discussing important matters, so they didn't dare to disturb them and quickly went to arrange the lunch.
The Ning father and son entered the study. Ning Liangcai explained to Ning Zhipeng the reason for Ning Zhiheng's return to his hometown. Upon hearing that the whole family would be moving within seven days, Ning Zhipeng was somewhat troubled and hesitated, saying, "Since the westward relocation was decided, we have been keeping an eye out for the shops in the family, but we haven't actually started yet. I thought it would take at least a few more months. It's very difficult to find buyers now!"
Ning Zhiheng raised an eyebrow and said impatiently, "We can sell the shop later. My family members should leave within seven days. Leave a reliable person behind to handle the business. I can't guarantee that the Japanese won't harm my relatives. Money is just an external thing. In the end, people are the most important!"
The Ning family had decided to move west to Chongqing six months ago, and Ning Zhipeng had been preparing to leave. However, the sudden move ahead of schedule caught him off guard, but he quickly came to terms with it.
He nodded and said, "Then I'll give it a try and sell as much as I can. But what about the shopkeeper and the employees who have been with the shop for so many years?"
Ning Liangcai turned to look at Ning Zhiheng, who waved his hand and said, "Anyone who is willing to come with our Ning family can be taken along, including their families. Anyway, we're going to Chongqing to do business and make a living. We're already familiar with these people, so it would be best if they could come along!"
When Ning Liangcai heard Ning Zhiheng agree, he was also happy. He had been in the business world for most of his life and naturally had many old partners who had followed him for many years. They had worked in the Ning family's shops for decades and had been eating for him for many years. With his departure, many of them would lose their livelihoods, so he naturally wanted to take them with him!
"Alright then, I'll go and gather them together to see how many guys are willing to come with us, so I can book the boat tickets!" Ning Zhipeng said. He was a decisive person, and once a decision was made, he would immediately start working on it without delay!
After the father and his two sons left the study, Ning Zhiheng went straight out of the Ning family compound. He didn't let anyone follow him because he wanted to meet with the Zuo siblings. This was a secret arrangement he had made, and he didn't want others to know about it. If there was anything he couldn't do in person, he could leave it to the Zuo siblings.
He left the courtyard and walked a short distance before spotting Zuo Gang having breakfast at a food stall not far away. Zuo Gang had been waiting for Ning Zhiheng to come out and contact him.
Ning Zhiheng arrived at the food stall and sat down next to him.
"Young Master, we're just fifty meters east of your house. We rent a courtyard there, the one with a small stone lion at the gate. If you need anything, just go there and give us your orders," Zuo Gang said in a low voice. They had followed Ning Zhiheng all the way to Hangzhou and were settled nearby, waiting for Ning Zhiheng's instructions.
Ning Zhiheng nodded, whispered a few instructions, and then got up and left.
Around noon, all the members of this branch of the Ning family arrived at Ning Liangcai's home one after another.
The Ning family arrived first at Ning Liangcai's house. Ning Liangsheng, the eldest brother of the Ning family, was dressed in a long gown and had a refined demeanor. He immediately noticed the five cars parked in front of the house, with a young man in a Zhongshan suit standing in front of each car.
He frowned and said, "Didn't Liangcai already have a car? Why did he buy so many more and make such a big show of it? He's acting like a nouveau riche. We really need to have a word with him!"
The wife hesitated and said, "Are there other guests today? Maybe they brought some with them?"
The eldest son, Ning Zhiwei, said in confusion, "Today is a family dinner, why would we invite other guests? It must be Uncle's new car. I heard that Uncle sold that piece of land in Nanbu Bay last month for a sky-high price. Besides, now Uncle has Director Chen from the Public Works Bureau standing behind him. He's a big shot in Hangzhou, so it's not a big deal for him to put on a show!"
Ning Zhiwei was two years older than Ning Zhipeng and was very worldly-wise. He had always admired his third uncle, Ning Liangcai, knowing that his third uncle was actually the main figure in this branch of the family. Although his father was the elder brother, he could only talk the talk but had no walk of the walk when it came to important matters. The real work still had to be done by his third uncle.
Ning Caiwei, the younger daughter standing to the side, was somewhat dazed. Yesterday afternoon, she went to the train station to pick up her classmate. Right outside the platform, she saw a man who looked a lot like her younger brother, Ning Zhiheng. However, that man had an extraordinary air about him, and was surrounded by a large group of military officers, which left a deep impression on her. At the time, she thought she had mistaken him for someone else. But now, with these five brand-new black cars and the young man in a Zhongshan suit standing at attention beside them, she had a feeling that she had indeed found the right person!
Could that powerful figure really be Uncle San's younger brother?
Ning Liangpin and his family followed behind. He was a minor official in a department of the municipal government. They were middle-class and naturally couldn't afford a car. He was somewhat surprised to see the neatly arranged black cars at the door.
This chapter is not finished yet. Please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content!
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
