The Strongest Dandy in the City-Chapter 382: The Attitude of the Nings

The Nings in Wu State could be considered a second-tier family. Yesterday, Ning Minyan had informed the members of the family in Wu State about her impending return. When the old Family Head Ning Rongxuan learned that Ning Minyan was going to marry into the Yes of Capital City, his heart swelled with delight. The Yes were a top-tier family in Capital City—if the Nings could secure an alliance with them, the family’s future would be boundless.

However, because of past events, Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan had lost all hope in the Ning family. Therefore, now that Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan were returning, Ning Rongxuan, the old Family Head, wanted to do his utmost to resolve the sisters’ grievances against the Ning family. Hence, early this morning, Ning Rongxuan had gathered all the members of the family in the grand hall of the Ning family villa, anticipating the return of Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan.

In the grand hall of the Ning family villa in Wu State, the old man sitting in the center was the old Family Head Ning Rongxuan. He had three sons: the eldest son Ning Guangfeng, the second son Ning Guangzhi, and the third son Ning Guangbo. Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan were the daughters of the eldest son, Ning Guangfeng. Aside from Ning Guangfeng, the offspring of Ning Guangzhi and Ning Guangbo were all sons.

In large families, women are often sacrifices, used for the benefit of the family, which tells you something about the former status of Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan within the Ning family.

Standing beside Ning Rongxuan were three middle-aged men. From left to right, they were Ning Guangfeng, Ning Guangzhi, and Ning Guangbo. Behind these three men stood three middle-aged women, who were the wives of these sons: Lin Meiqin, married to Ning Guangfeng; Qian Xuemei, married to Ning Guangzhi; and Li Caifang, married to Ning Guangbo.

"All of you, listen up. Today when Yuting and Min Yan return, you are absolutely not to show them any disrespect. Moreover, Min Yan’s fiancé from the Capital City’s Yes will also be coming with her. The Yes are not a family the Nings can afford to offend, so we must try our best to resolve the grievances Yuting and Min Yan hold against our family," Ning Rongxuan instructed everyone in attendance.

Besides Ning Guangfeng and Lin Meiqin, who appeared somewhat pleased, the other couples, Ning Guangzhi and Qian Xuemei, as well as Ning Guangbo and Li Caifang, had less cheerful expressions. After all, Ning Guangfeng and Lin Meiqin were the biological parents of Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan. If Ning Minyan managed to marry into the Ye family, she would essentially be transformed into a phoenix having ascended to the high branches. They had their reasons to be happy, despite having been indifferent to Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan before. They knew the sisters were tough on the outside but soft on the inside. As long as the parents apologized patiently, they were more than ninety percent likely to win the forgiveness of their daughters.

However, for Ning Guangzhi and Qian Xuemei, as well as Ning Guangbo and Li Caifang, it wasn’t such good news. They had wronged Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan in the past, thinking that being daughters, they would never be held in esteem in the Ning family. With sons of their own, they believed the future of the Nings rested in their hands. That’s why, in the past, they were unconcerned about treating Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan unfairly since the old Family Head Ning Rongxuan typically turned a blind eye to it.

What they hadn’t expected was that now, Ning Minyan was set to marry into the Yes from Capital City. To them, this wasn’t good news at all. From the moment they woke up that morning, Ning Guangzhi and Qian Xuemei, as well as Ning Guangbo and Li Caifang, had been sulking as if someone owed them millions.

"Where are those two brats Yuanhang and Hongwen? Haven’t they gotten up yet? Didn’t I tell them to rise early yesterday? Are they taking my words for wind passing by their ears?" Ning Rongxuan barked angrily. The Yuanhang and Hongwen he mentioned were Ning Guangzhi’s son and Ning Guangbo’s son, respectively.

"Grandpa, do we really need to get up so early? Isn’t it just Ning Yu and Ning Minyan coming back? They left our Ning family years ago, and logically, they should no longer be considered part of our family."

"Indeed! I sure don’t have any sisters like them. Do they deserve our entire family waiting for them in the hall?"

Two nonchalant youths entered the hall, yawning repeatedly and complaining from time to time.

One of the youths, with slightly longer hair, was named Ning Yuanhang, and the other, with shorter hair, was named Ning Hongwen. Their tone made their disdain for Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan quite evident.

"You two beasts, do you realize what you’re saying? If Yuting and Min Yan come back later and you dare to maintain this attitude, you’ll no longer be my grandsons, Ning Rongxuan’s grandsons. You’d be out of the Ning family immediately," Ning Rongxuan said, fuming, his chest heaving. Ning Yuanhang and Ning Hongwen, these two fools, why couldn’t they see the situation clearly?

Hearing the old Family Head’s stern rebuke, Ning Yuanhang and Ning Hongwen finally perked up and dared not act indifferently any longer, saying in unison, "Grandpa, we will surely behave well later." ƒrēenovelkiss.com

Ning Rongxuan rubbed his aching head and waved them off, adding, "It’s good that you understand. The future of the Ning family depends on you two, so it’s good for you to get to know your sister Min Yan. Once Min Yan marries into the Ye family, it will undoubtedly benefit our family in many ways."

"Guangfeng, Meiqin, both of you go out and see if Yuting and Minyan have returned!" Ning Rongxuan ordered.

"Alright, the rest of you don’t just stand there. Get ready, and it’s best if you can arrange for Yuting and Minyan to stay at the Nings for a few days," he said to Ning Guangzhi and Ning Guangbo among others.

...

Inside the Xu family villa in Wu State.

"Dad, Ye Chenfeng and his younger uncle, as well as the Ning’s Yuting and Minyan, are on their way here. According to my investigation, it seems that Dongjian has taken a liking to Minyan. They are coming to Wu State to propose to the Nings. Since Ye Chenfeng dares to come to Wu State, this is a golden opportunity for us!" A sinister smile creeped across Xu Pengfei’s father, Xu Huanan’s face.

Old Master Xu Guodong nodded and said, "Let the collateral branches take the lead. Don’t they want to sit in the Family Head’s seat? Consider this a task for them."

"Tomorrow is Pengfei’s funeral, and no matter what, Yuting, who’s married to Zhan Chi, should attend. And Dongjian has his eyes on Minyan, doesn’t he? We’ll take Minyan and make her a woman of the Xus. Now that they are here in Wu State, this place belongs to us—the Xus. So what if the Yes are a top family in Capital City?"

"Dad, I’ll convey your words to the collateral branches right away. Ye Chenfeng dared to set foot in Wu State, we must ensure he does not leave alive," Xu Huanan said before stepping out of the Xu family’s living room to contact the collateral relatives of the Xus.

"Ye Zhenhong, do you really dare to let your precious grandson come to Wu State? I couldn’t defeat you back then, but are you saying I can’t even defeat your grandson? Your grandson’s life will end in Wu State! One day, I will ensure the Yes completely vanish from Huaxia Country. Ye Zhenhong, just you wait," Xu Guodong murmured to himself.

...

Ye Chenfeng and the others were in a Mercedes-Benz van that was driving into Wu State. As the car entered Wu State, the expressions on Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan’s faces visibly tensed. Chenfeng hadn’t expected Yuting to come to Wu State with them, especially since he knew about Yuting’s past ordeal in Wu State.

"Don’t worry! I’m here. There’s nothing to fear regardless of what happens," Chenfeng reassured them with ease.

"Dongjian, how come you can’t even compare to Chenfeng? You’re supposed to be his younger uncle! Can’t you muster some manliness?" Minyan pouted, complaining unhappily.

Dongjian, seeing Chenfeng’s dashing demeanor, was inwardly exasperated. As the uncle, he was completely overshadowed when with his nephew. He sidled up to Chenfeng and whispered, "Chenfeng, in the future, you’ve got to stay away from Minyan, your future aunt. I’m really frightened. With your charming ways, if I were a woman, I’d fancy you too. If Minyan falls for you, then I’m truly doomed."

"Uncle, relax, ’Do not covet your uncle’s wife.’ Do I look like the type to do such a thing?" Chenfeng shrugged.

After a long look at Chenfeng, Dongjian nodded and said in a low voice, "You really do." (To be continued. If you enjoy this work, please visit qidian.com to cast your recommendation votes and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)