The Ning family members were stunned by the scene before them and remained silent for a long time. Ning Liangpin felt his heart pounding. He had spent half his life in the officialdom, only to become a minor official with little to no personal gain. He had never seen such a large fortune before.
He let out a soft breath, his steps unsteady as he approached the table. He reached out and stroked the gleaming gold bars and colorful US dollars, suppressing the turmoil in his heart, and asked in a trembling voice, "Zhiheng, so much money for all this?"
Ning Liangpin had never seen so much money in his life. He was dazzled by the banknotes in front of him and couldn't estimate the wealth in the house.
Jiang Junmao, standing to the side, was also shocked, but he was a man of experience. He made a rough estimate in his mind and couldn't help but exclaim in astonishment, "There are at least ten thousand pounds and forty thousand dollars in cash alone, enough to sell my two shops ten times over. And so many gold bars and antiques! Wow! These days, officials really make a lot of money!"
At this point, he kept clicking his tongue and shaking his head, feeling extremely envious. Among the Ning family's branches, the most powerful was his third brother-in-law, Ning Liangcai. Now, with Ning Zhiheng on the side, they could be said to be rich and powerful. As Zhiheng's uncle, he could benefit from it quite a bit!
Ning Liang-sheng, being the eldest brother, was the most composed. He quickly recovered from his daze and muttered to himself, "A clean prefect earns ten thousand taels of silver a year. The world is going to the dogs!"
Although he spoke with disdain, his eyes remained fixed on the two boxes of antiques. He didn't care much for money, but he had a special fondness for antiques and rare treasures. He was also quite discerning, recognizing at a glance that these items were absolute treasures. It made sense, considering that Liu Tongfang had carefully selected these items to present to Ning Zhiheng; how could he dare to use common goods?
Ning Zhiheng looked into Ning Liangsheng's eyes. He knew his uncle's hobby. Besides, he didn't value these antiques. These items were worth some money now, but in a few years they would be worthless. He could collect as many as he wanted.
He stepped forward, took a porcelain vase in his hand, smiled slightly, and said to Ning Liangsheng, "Uncle, if you like, pick out a few. But we can't be so stubborn about moving west to Chongqing anymore. It's so much better for our family to be together and safe and sound. We're not at ease leaving your family in Hangzhou!"
Upon hearing Ning Zhiheng bring up the matter of relocating to Chongqing again, Ning Liangsheng's stubbornness flared up once more. He was used to being the eldest brother and the principal, and he had always been used to assigning tasks to others. Yet this time, he insisted on following his younger brother's arrangements to leave their homeland. This knot in his heart was something he couldn't untie. He immediately turned his head away and ignored Ning Zhiheng's words. If he didn't know that Ning Zhiheng now held a high position and had an extraordinary status, he would have already given him a severe scolding.
Knowing his stubborn nature, Ning Zhiheng was also annoyed. He wouldn't listen to reason, so he'd have to suffer the consequences! Then don't blame him for not giving him face. It's like a scholar encountering a soldier; let's see if you dare to jump ship then.
Ning Zhiheng ignored his eldest uncle and turned to his second uncle, Ning Liangpin, saying, "Second Uncle, the westward relocation cannot be delayed. I know you like working for the government. Once we get to Chongqing, I will find you a good job in the government. Hangzhou is too small and there's nothing to miss here!"
Ning Liangpin's eyes widened at Ning Zhiheng's words. It turned out that the way he had been searching for so long had come from his nephew. He was overjoyed and said repeatedly, "Zhiheng, you really understand your second uncle. Don't worry, I'll listen to you. I'll go back and pack up right away. It won't be a problem."
The second aunt, who was standing to the side, chuckled and clapped her hands, saying, "Your second uncle said long ago that our Ning family would have to rely on Zhiheng to support us in the future, and that has come true. Zhiheng, speaking of which, your brother Zhiwen has always been neither good at academics nor martial arts. You'll have to take good care of him in the future!"
Ning Zhiheng was satisfied with the first half of the story, but the second half was unpleasant to hear. Although his second uncle's older brother, Ning Zhiwen, was not a bad person, he was lazy and couldn't endure hardship. Given Ning Zhiheng's temperament, how could he possibly have the patience to be someone else's nanny and take care of everything so meticulously?
He just smiled slightly, and then said to his uncle Jiang Junmao, "Uncle, it's easy to talk to you. Lower the price of those two shops and sell them as soon as possible. It doesn't matter if they don't sell. The whole street in Chongqing belongs to the Ning family. You can pick two good shops. Time waits for no one!"
Ning Zhiheng's words now carry different weight, and his promises are naturally kept. Jiang Junmao nodded repeatedly. He was reluctant to part with his family business before, but now it's no longer a problem.
Ning Zhiheng stood in the middle of the living room, and with just a few easy words, he made his second uncle and uncle-in-law no longer have any concerns about the westward relocation.
This is actually due to Ning Zhiheng's personality; he is used to being in control and always unconsciously wants to keep things in his own hands.
This applies to handling cases as well; even with the involvement of superiors, the pace of the case's progress is ultimately controlled by them.
He handles family matters the same way; he cannot tolerate anyone going against his wishes. Even if they are his elders, if they do not act according to his arrangements, he will not hesitate to use force to resolve the issue!
Such a personality is indeed too domineering, so working with him is not a pleasant experience for anyone unless you are willing to submit to his orders.
The controversy surrounding Lu Jingyi's gift-giving has now subsided. The elders of the Ning family now know that Ning Zhiheng has begun to take control of the family's fate, and they are all unconsciously following his arrangements and beginning to prepare to leave Hangzhou.
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