Retired for A Hundred Years: Re-Employment for the Apocalypse Bigshot!-Chapter 330 - 325: Targeted

After the Fu Family arrived, the Ye Family and Li Family also arrived one after another.

Li Wenxin and Ye Xingming both greeted Fu Ninghao, with Ye Xingming being of a younger generation, calling Fu Ninghao "Uncle".

They were not surprised to see Ji Ning and exchanged a few pleasantries before returning to their family’s seating area.

Soon after, the younger generation of the two families came over to pay respects to Fu Ninghao and also made a bit of a show in front of Ji Ning.

In their eyes was curiosity and awe.

"Ning..." a poorly spoken Hua Continent language came from not far away.

Fu Ninghao looked over and let out a light huff, clearly displeased with the person despite the soft sound.

Ji Ning turned her head slightly to see Joe Lane striding this way.

His arrival drew the attention of many, especially seeing him head straight for Ji Ning, prompting even more curiosity.

The Lane family’s members were not well-regarded in Hua Continent.

Fu Ninghao didn’t bother to conceal his dislike for him, his face long and devoid of any smile, lacking his previous playful demeanor.

The first to bear the brunt was Fu Linyang, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs staff accompanying Joe Lane.

He deeply felt the piercing gaze of his own elder.

Fu Linyang rubbed his nose, bracing himself to introduce Joe Lane to his elder and Ji Ning beside him.

Joe Lane seemed oblivious to Fu Ninghao’s indifference, politely shook his hand, exchanged a few pleasantries, and then spread his arms as if to give Ji Ning a big hug.

Fu Ninghao blocked with his arm, saying sternly, "Mr. Lane, we in Hua Continent are not accustomed to the hug greeting, especially between opposite sexes."

Despite being in his 80s, Fu Ninghao’s physical strength was still as strong as that of a middle-aged man.

Joe Lane’s advance was firmly stopped, his smile somewhat dimmed.

"Mr. Lane, Hua Continent indeed isn’t used to embracing between the opposite sex, please understand."

Fu Linyang hurriedly interjected to ease the atmosphere and subtly pressed Fu Ninghao’s arm down.

Joe Lane glanced at Fu Ninghao, suppressing his displeasure, and instead shook hands with Ji Ning, smoothly sitting beside her.

"Ning, didn’t you say you’d come here with me?"

"Something came up and delayed me."

Joe Lane shrugged slightly, not pressing further, and continued, "I remember this is your hometown, I wonder if after the celebration, I might have the honor of having you as a guide?"

Ji Ning smiled softly, "If time permits."

"Then it’s settled."

Ji Ning nodded.

Joe Lane was very pleased, which made the Fu father and son’s brows furrow slightly.

Fu Ninghao even glared at his youngest son, visibly displeased.

Fu Linyang was amused yet helpless, chiming into their conversation to blend in.

This made Fu Ninghao even more displeased.

Suddenly, Joe Lane asked Ji Ning, "Ning, are you planning to come to Jiazhou?"

Before Ji Ning could respond, Fu Ninghao’s eyes widened, unceremoniously stating, "What does Jiazhou have compared to our vast and fertile Hua Continent."

Hearing this, Fu Linyang almost kneeled to his father, hastily winking at him, but Fu Ninghao seemed intent on being contrary, looking at Ji Ning earnestly, "When you return, you haven’t yet seen the whole view of our Safety Zone, have you? After the celebration, I’ll show you around our Huazhou Safety Zone. It has expanded more than 20 times over what it was."

"Alright." Ji Ning thought it over and agreed to his suggestion.

Interrupted, Joe Lane’s face showed displeasure.

How predictable, just like his grandfather, obnoxious.

He then asked Ji Ning in Jiazhou’s language, "Do you need my help with the investigation into the past?"

The atmosphere around seemed to become a bit tense at these words.

Ji Ning appeared not to notice the Fu father and son’s changes in expression, responding calmly, "Some progress has been made."

"Let me know if you need help at any time. Even though it’s been a long time, our Lane family is willing to assist you."

Ji Ning nodded perfunctorily.

In her peripheral vision, Fu Ninghao and Fu Linyang wore very serious expressions.

***

With more and more people filling the stands.

The celebration ceremony finally commenced.

The host, full of energy, recited the hosting script, once again singing the praises of the heroic deeds Ji Ning had heard countless times from Bai Xiaotang.

Ji Ning’s face was expressionless, her gaze seemingly calm, but she internally reprimanded her three little brothers yet again.

Fu Ninghao, somewhat like a mischievous old man, listened while lowering his voice to ask, "Did you really, all by yourself, take down thousands of mutated corpses?"

Ji Ning maintained a stony face, glancing at him, "Half true, half exaggerated."

"Then with the southwestern bandit gang..."

"Their leader had a stomachache that day."

"The Qiao Family..."

"We haven’t crossed paths."

"Berry Lane..." At this point, Fu Ninghao looked at the man sitting on the other side of Ji Ning.

Berry Lane wasn’t famous in turbulent times, but the Body Refinement Realm he left behind was very well-known, with many internationally across continents promoting his Body Refinement Realm, so most in Hua Continent disliked the Lane family.

They believed the Lane family was trying to ride on Ji Ning’s international influence.

"He does have significant capabilities." Ji Ning looked at Joe Lane.

Fu Ninghao saw Joe Lane’s turned smiling face, tightened his expression, and withdrew his gaze.

Hmph...

During the celebration ceremony, besides the speech from the leaders of Anhe City, the base chief of Jiuming Mountain Base was also invited to speak.

As Zhang Huaixin recited a string of historically significant figures, Ji Ning felt her chest swell.

One cannot deny that in the past 120 years, her three little brothers, along with others in Hua Continent, have made significant efforts and sacrifices, bringing forth the peace they now enjoy.

Ji Ning thought of many things, her expression increasingly somber.

Fu Ninghao sighed, "Our ancestors may have had various shortcomings, but we cannot deny that they created a great history, giving our generation peace and happiness."

Ji Ning turned to look at him.

The host below the stands called out loudly, "Next, please enjoy the special lineup performance by representatives from the Anhe City hospital, schools... and various other industries."

Melodious singing arose suddenly, and one by one, vibrant faces emerged orderly from the stage’s surroundings.

They smiled, were full of vigor, and waved the ribbons in their hands in unison, forming different patterns.

It was Ji Ning’s first time watching such a performance, watching attentively, and she took out her phone to record Bai Xiaotang among the crowd.

With the high resolution of phones today, even though the stands were far from the lineup, the recording was very clear.

Joe Lane was very curious about the girl in Ji Ning’s phone because he couldn’t imagine someone like Ji Ning using a phone to record others.

"Who is that?" Joe Lane asked.

Fu Ninghao proudly said, "My granddaughter-in-law."

"They’re not married yet." Ji Ning glanced at him.

"Well, she can’t run away." Fu Ninghao chuckled, taking out his old-fashioned phone, "Let’s become friends on here so you can send me the recording of my granddaughter-in-law."

Ji Ning glanced at him again.

Fu Ninghao, full of energy, said, "My grandson is on duty outside and can’t see it."

"There are recordings."

"They won’t be as clear as yours."

Ji Ning: ...