She hated the polite formalities between family members, feeling they were far less intimate than those between sisters, so she quickly interrupted their conversation with a joke.
The joke worked well, and Sang Su'e laughed and said, "Everything was prepared long ago, so let's start the feast now, lest your precious little sister-in-law go hungry!"
Everyone burst into laughter, and then the banquet was set out. The whole family took their seats at the head table, and everyone was laughing and chatting, creating a harmonious atmosphere for the extended family.
Ning Zhiheng stood in the middle, still as taciturn as ever. He smiled and carefully sensed the joy of his family members. As a member of the Ning family, he naturally wanted his loved ones to always be happy and joyful, and never suffer any harm. He would do his best to protect them, hoping they could safely overcome this calamity.
After the luncheon, the elders left the dining room and went to the living room to rest and chat, while the younger generation also gathered together to talk and chat.
Ning Zhiheng got up and went back to his room to read. He knew that his father was probably giving the elders their final advice, and he just needed to wait for the result.
It would be best to resolve this peacefully. If not, don't blame yourself for taking action. Ultimately, his principle is to only care about the result, not the process or means.
Ning Liangcai invited everyone to sit down in the living room. Sang Su'e arranged for servants to serve tea. After resting for a while, Ning Liangcai said, "The reason I invited everyone here this time is actually the same thing I mentioned to you before."
The situation between China and Japan is becoming increasingly turbulent, and many people are starting to make backup plans. I've also bought a large amount of property in Chongqing, thinking that my whole family will go there to hide for a year or two and see how the situation develops. If the situation worsens, our Ning family can escape unscathed; if the situation improves, it won't be too late to come back!
Upon hearing this, everyone understood that Ning Liangcai had brought up the old issue again, wanting to move his whole family to Chongqing. Everyone had their own plans regarding this matter.
Ning Liang-sheng's opinion was the clearest. His face hardened, and he was the first to object: "Third brother, what are you thinking? The current situation doesn't seem so bad to me! It's not as serious as you say. Besides, the Shanghai-Hangzhou area is the heart of the country, and the Nationalist government will naturally pay more attention to it and will never give it up easily. The national leaders will naturally worry about these things. Moreover, our Ning family has lived in Hangzhou for generations. This is our root, our business and industry are all here. You want me, at my age, to travel thousands of miles to Chongqing to settle down? That's impossible!"
Ning Liangcai knew that his eldest brother was definitely the most stubborn one. He explained again, "It's not like we're going to live there forever, just for a year or two to see how things are going. Many high-ranking people have already settled their businesses in the rear. This is not an exaggeration. Their information is much better than ours. Brother, you're stuck in your little school every day. There are many things you don't know. The reason I sold that piece of land in Nanbu Bay as soon as I got it is because land prices in Hangzhou are falling rapidly. Many wealthy and influential people have already started selling their land and businesses. But you are still holding onto illusions. Just watch. Before long, all those prominent figures in Hangzhou will leave, and the rest of us will be sitting and waiting for our doom. Once disaster strikes, it will be too late to regret it!"
“That’s true. Land prices in Hangzhou have indeed dropped recently, and business has become more difficult. My two shops are barely surviving. I’m thinking of selling them now, otherwise I’ll lose even more money!” Jiang Junmao, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up.
His business is not doing well now, but he doesn't have Ning Liangcai's boldness. He sold the best piece of land in Nanbu Bay as soon as he got it and made a fortune. If it were him, he really wouldn't have made that decision.
Ning Yunying was unaware of the family business matters. Upon hearing her husband's words, she exclaimed in surprise, "How come I didn't know about these things?"
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