Chapter 383 - The Xus Get Involved
Chapter 383 of "The Strongest Dandy in the City" kicks off with action-packed scenes: After traveling for more than an hour to Wu State, the Mercedes-Benz business van came... Discover more!
After traveling for more than an hour to Wu State, the Mercedes-Benz business van came to a steady halt in front of the Ningsâ villa.Ning Minyan took a deep breath and, together with Ye Dongjian, was the first to step off the vehicle.
Ning Yutingâs face showed no change in expression, but the tight grip of her hands clearly revealed the complexity of her emotions at that moment.
Ye Chenfeng gently patted the back of Ning Yutingâs pale hand and comforted her, âDonât worry about getting out of the car.
Iâll shoulder anything that comes our way.
There will be no problems, I assure you.â
Ning Yuting looked at Ye Chenfengâs confidently smiling lips, nodded slightly, and felt quite a bit more relaxed.
Then, holding Qianqianâs hand, she stepped out of the Mercedes-Benz van.
Ye Chenfeng was the last one to get out.
âYuting, Minyan, you two have finally returned!
Why havenât you two girls come home to visit all these years?â Lin Meiqin, as a woman and as the mother of Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan, approached and took hold of her daughtersâ arms, displaying an exceedingly affectionate manner.
Walking behind Lin Meiqin, Ning Guangfeng, as a man and the father of Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan, believed that he should maintain the dignity a father is entitled to, not realizing that Yuting and Minyan had long ceased to regard him as a father.
âItâs good that youâre back.
After all, your last name is Ning.
The Ningsâ home is your true home.â Ning Guangfengâs tone was neither very warm nor particularly cold, striking a very moderate note.
Confronted with Lin Meiqinâs enthusiasm and Ning Guangfengâs greeting, Ning Yuting and Ning Minyanâs facial expressions did not change.
They just stood there silently, which immediately made the atmosphere awkward.
Fortunately, Lin Meiqin quickly changed the subject.
Looking at Ye Dongjian, who was standing next to Ning Minyan, she said, âMinyan, is this your fiancĂŠ?â
âUncle, hello, Auntie, hello, my name is Ye Dongjian.â Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan could afford to ignore Lin Meiqin and Ning Guangfeng, but Ye Dongjian could not.
He was here at the Ningsâ to ask for a hand in marriage, representing the face of the Yes.
He couldnât give the Nings the cold shoulder like Yuting and Minyan, could he?
âDongjian is indeed a fine-looking young man!
Minyan will surely live a happy life with you,â Lin Meiqin said with a smile.
Her gaze then moved to Qianqian, who was holding Ning Yutingâs hand, and she asked, âYuting, is this little girl Qianqian?
Sheâs so adorable.â
Finally, Lin Meiqinâs gaze settled on Ye Chenfeng and she asked, âSo, who might this be?â
Before Ye Dongjian, Ning Yuting, or anyone else could answer, Ye Chenfeng spoke up, âBodyguard.
Iâm just a bodyguard from the Yes.â
Upon learning that Ye Chenfeng was merely a bodyguard from the Yes, Lin Meiqin quickly shifted her attention, âDongjian, Yuting, Minyan, donât just stand there, come inside quickly!
The elder is waiting for you all!â
Ye Dongjian, Ning Yuting, and Ning Minyan looked at Ye Chenfeng with puzzlement, not knowing what game Chenfeng was playing.
In reality, Chenfeng had simply spoken impulsively.
He could tell that the Nings were currently treating Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan very well, probably because of their association with the Yes.
Ye Chenfeng, being a direct descendent of the Yes, knew that if the Nings were aware of his identity, ingratiating themselves with him would be inevitable, and Ye Chenfeng disliked such falseness.
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Through Lin Meiqinâs introductions, the people of the Nings soon became acquainted with Ye Dongjian.
Of course, Ye Chenfeng, as the direct descendant of the Yes, was naturally ignored by everyone; they didnât need to waste time on a mere bodyguard.
âYuting, Minyan, are you still holding a grudge against your grandfather?
I was forced to do what I did back then!
Your grandfather will definitely not make such decisions again in the future.
Can you forgive me?â Ning Rongxuanâs face showed a look of guilt, and his tone was very soft and benevolent, truly embodying the image of a caring grandfather.
Had it not been for their experiences back then, Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan might have actually believed Ning Rongxuanâs pretentious words.
How had the Nings forced Yuting to marry the corpse of Xu Zhanchi, under pressure from the Xus?
Ning Rongxuan had been the most resolute in his decision-making at that time, having once said, âThe women of the Nings are prepared to sacrifice for the family; you should feel honored.â
âHonored my foot,â Yuting and Minyan had long seen through the pretenses of the people of the Nings, including their own biological parents.
If they believed Ning Rongxuanâs words now, they would truly be fools.
âYu Ting, Min Yan, we all know you two have suffered outside.
Why donât you come back to Wu State?
The Ningsâ doors will always be open for both of you,â Ning Guangzhi, Ning Yutingâs uncle, said.
âYes!
Where is it more heartwarming than home?
Yu Ting, Min Yan, we will definitely do our utmost to compensate you both in the future,â Ning Guangbo, Ning Yutingâs younger uncle, immediately echoed.
âYu Ting, Min Yan, Mom also hopes you can come back to the Nings.
You two are flesh of my flesh!â Lin Meiqin said with deep emotion.
It was indeed a splendid scene.
Anyone who didnât know the full story would surely be moved by the Ningsâ actions, but Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan knew that the Nings behaved this way entirely because of their relations with the Yes from Capital City.
âAlright, donât trouble Yu Ting and Min Yan any further.
Let them consider it.â Ning Rongxuan glanced at the wall clock and added, âItâs almost time for dinner; letâs get ready to eat.
Today is the day that Yu Ting and Min Yan return to the Nings.
Iâve specially had your favorite dishes prepared.â
From beginning to end, Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan didnât say a word.
They didnât know what to say.
These once-familiar family members now felt so strange to them.
Just as they were about to start the meal, two men walked into the Ningsâ living room.
One was a man of about forty, a leading figure in the second generation of the Xusâ collateral branch named Xu Jian.
The other, a man in his late twenties, was Xu Jianâs son, Xu Kai, a favored son of the Xusâ collateral branchâs third generation.
Following the elder Xuâs instructions, the father and son had come to the Nings on a mission.
They didnât dare disregard the elder Xuâs orders, and frankly, they didnât consider the Nings worth their attention.
They had heard that people from the Yes of Capital City had also arrived, but this was Wu State, where the Xus were the emperors of their domain, backed by the elder Xu.
Therefore, they werenât afraid of the Yesâ people.
âNing patriarch, are you about to dine?
I heard that Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan have returned, so I came specifically to see them,â Xu Jian said dismissively, not even bothering to glance at Ning Rongxuan.
âTomorrow is Pengfeiâs funeral, and since Yu Ting is married to Zhan Chi, by name she is Pengfeiâs elder sister-in-law.
Iâve come today to invite Yu Ting to attend the funeral tomorrow.
I assume the Nings have no objections, right?â Xu Jian asked with a smile.
Ye Chenfeng hadnât expected that right after their arrival at the Nings, the Xus would show up seeking to invite Ning Yuting to Xu Pengfeiâs funeral.
His eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of his mouth hinted at a faint smile.
Seeing that not a single Ning family member stood up to speak, Xu Jian continued, âNing patriarch, I know you have tied connections with the Yes of Capital City, but you must understand this is Wu State.
The Xus could destroy the Nings in a heartbeat, and the Yes wouldnât be able to stop us.â
âOur Yu Ting will surely attend Pengfeiâs funeral punctually tomorrow.
After all, Yu Ting is Pengfeiâs elder sister-in-law!â Ning Guangzhi, Ning Yutingâs uncle, hastily said, seemingly intimidated by Xu Jianâs words.
âYes, tomorrow Yu Ting will definitely be on time at Pengfeiâs funeral,â Ning Guangbo, Ning Yutingâs younger uncle, also said.
Thus, the Ningsâ repulsive true colors were revealed once again.
Just a moment ago, they had been insisting that Ning Yuting and Ning Minyan return to the Nings, promising to make full amends.
Now, however, they turned their backs faster than flipping a book, an utterly disgusting display.
Ning Yuting, who had harbored a sliver of hope in her heart, had completely given up on any fantasies about the Nings.
The greater the hope, the greater the disappointment.
She said firmly, âWhy should I attend the funeral of that beast Xu Pengfei?
I have nothing to do with the Xus.â (To be continued.
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