Chapter 1015: Chapter 1004: Brothers Turn Against Each Other!
Dragon City Ning Family Estate.
The servants were busy placing delicious dishes on the dining table before bowing out.
A dozen strong men dressed as Ning Family Protectors formed a circle, blocking out all prying eyes.
In a simple pavilion.
The furnace warming the yellow wine, beef sliced into pieces, all the best snowflake marbled beef.
Ning Jianyang picked up a piece of beef from the plate with ivory chopsticks, expressionless as he shoved it into his mouth, slowly chewing.
His gaze was fixed on the distance, his look severe, even the aroma of wine and meat seemed to stir no interest in him.
Even the beef he was chewing felt tasteless.
“He’s already back.”
Ning Jianyang put down his chopsticks, uttering a cryptic sentence.
Sitting opposite him, Ning Qingfeng was sipping his wine, and upon hearing the words, didn’t bother to look up, continuing to drink.
“Since he’s back, let’s deal with it quickly. If father finds out, the ups and downs might affect his health, and it could cause complications. I’m sure you, brother, understand this better than I do.”
Ning Qingfeng flashed a charming smile, sipping his wine, he smiled and said, “Ning Fan’s specter remains; now he’s even troubling Xinlan. Who knows if he’s using this opportunity to draw father’s attention?”
“Probably not.”
Ning Jianyang sighed, his brow furrowing deeper, speaking gravely, “After instructing Xinlan not to contact him anymore, I’ve already sent people to investigate him.”
Ning Jianyang seemed to avoid mentioning Ning Fan’s name even sitting with his brother in a pavilion, surrounded by trusty Protectors, he refrained from mentioning Ning Fan’s name.
“According to the reports from the subordinates, he’s now serving as the general manager of a company’s branch. His arrival in Dragon City should be coincidental.”
“Is it really a coincidence? I doubt that.”
Ning Qingfeng smiled slightly, glanced at Ning Jianyang, blinked, then slowly said, “Brother, I’d advise you to be cautious, always look a few steps ahead.”
“What do you mean?”
Upon hearing Ning Qingfeng’s suggestive comment, Ning Jianyang’s brow subtly furrowed.
“I’m not beating around the bush. Just the two of us here, I’ll lay it out clearly.”
Ning Qingfeng smiled slight ingenuously and said, “Brother, do you really believe that his arrival in Dragon City is just a coincidence?”
“Considering he is a general manager at a company, why didn’t he come earlier or later, but just now appears in Dragon City to set up a branch? Don’t you think this excuse is too flimsy?”
Ning Qingfeng thought quickly while hidden expressions, continuing, “Father is now nearing seventy, his health has not been great recently. The sudden appearance of this guy might not be as simple as it seems.”
Ning Qingfeng’s analysis, although not completely direct, sounded to Ning Jianyang like a bolt from the blue.
Shocked, Ning Jianyang furrowed his brow deeply, raising his glass to drink the wine all at once.
“You mean he’s here for ulterior motives?”
Ning Jianyang looked at Ning Qingfeng, his expression swiftly changing, unclear what he was actually thinking.
“If not for other motives, why would he get involved with Xinlan? I see all this as his calculated layout.”
Ning Qingfeng snorted coldly, stressing, “Brother, although blood ties exist, as it involves the position of Family Head successor, I advise you to consider carefully.”
Ning Qingfeng noticed Ning Jianyang’s silence, internally sneering, and continued urging, “No matter what brother decides, I’ll always stand by you. As for father, he’s always favored his youngest son, despite his mother’s humble origins, bear this in mind.”
“Enough, don’t say any more!”
Ning Jianyang suddenly raised his hand, interrupting Ning Qingfeng.
“This matter ends here, what was discussed today between us, must not be disclosed to anyone.”
“Rest assured, brother, I understand this principle.”
Ning Qingfeng knew he had said enough, Ning Jianyang intended to end the discussion.
Standing up, Ning Qingfeng bowed deeply to Ning Jianyang, said gravely, “Brother, if you put off decision-making, chaos will ensue. Think it through clearly, Dragon City’s matters are hard to conceal from father’s eye.”
Even after Ning Qingfeng gracefully left, Ning Jianyang’s complexion stayed heavy.
He stood long in the pavilion, surrounded by trusty Protectors.
After a while, Ning Jianyang sighed lightly, the hesitation in his gaze vanished.
“Summon someone, instruct to have that person driven out of Dragon City.”
Ning Jianyang instructed gravely.
“Just… driven out?”
The Protectors’ leader stepped forward, deliberating Ning Jianyang’s words, inquired softly.
“If he’s willing to leave, then let him go, even offering compensation is acceptable. If he’s unwilling to leave… play it by ear.”
Ning Jianyang’s eyes flashed coldly as he spoke.
“Yes!”
The Protectors’ leader solemnly responded, having heard this ‘play it by ear’ phrase from Ning Jianyang often, he naturally knew what it implied.
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After finishing the talks with Ning Jianyang, Ning Qingfeng didn’t return to his room to rest, instead heading straight back to his residence.
In front of Ning Qingfeng, a burly man in black bowed silently, not daring to make a sound, waiting for Ning Qingfeng’s instructions.
“Keep a close watch on brother’s people tonight. Report anything immediately. If he acts, don’t disturb him, follow closely, record everything.”
“Understood!”
Their conversation was incredibly brief, so brief it seemed it hadn’t happened.
Not until the burly man in black respectfully exited, gently closing the door, did Ning Qingfeng’s lips curl into a cold smile, murmuring, “Brother, oh brother, let’s see if you’ve made up your mind this time.”
The Ning Family Head Ning Qiankun was advanced in years; considerations around the succession of the Family Head position had long been of interest to various forces within the Ning Family.
As the Dragon City overlord, the Family Head position naturally had countless eyes fixated upon it.
Now qualifying to inherit the Family Head position, the two brothers had just concluded their talks; Ning Qingfeng expressed complete support for his elder brother.
But is it really that simple?
Gazing at the increasingly dreary skies outside the window, Ning Qingfeng’s lips slowly curled into a cold smile.
“Third brother, if you’re to blame, blame your unfortunate fate. Regardless of your reasons for returning to Dragon City, since you’re here, don’t expect to leave!”