In the backyard of the Yang Family, in Yang Gongming's bedroom.
After dinner, he took Lanlan for a walk in the courtyard for a while, and the grandfather and granddaughter went into the house to take a nap.
With the various elixirs sent by Yang Cheng, although Yang Gongming didn't have much cultivation, he was still strong and vigorous. He carried the chubby little girl in one arm for more than half an hour and didn't feel tired at all.
Lanlan was already in a daze and drowsy. Her little head leaned on her great-grandfather's head, and her little mouth twitched.
"Lanlan, why do you look so sleepy? Didn't you sleep well last night?" Yang Gongming touched his great-granddaughter's face lovingly.
Lanlan shook her head, "No, dad taught Lanlan to practice martial arts, and told Lanlan not to be lazy. Lanlan can't practice martial arts when eating. After eating, she will start to think about it, and if she thinks too much, she will sleep."
"Oh …" Yang Gongming also roughly guessed what kind of martial arts Yang Cheng taught his daughter. At such a young age, even if she was born with an outstanding physique, it was still very brain-consuming to comprehend complicated martial arts. No wonder the child looked more sleepy than before.
Yang Gongming didn't ask much about martial arts. He walked to the spacious soft bed that he used for lunch, reclined, and let Lanlan lean on him. Then, he also fell asleep.
While gently patting Lanlan's back, he asked softly and casually, "Lanlan, why didn't you … give your Uncle Yang Lie a hug just now …"
Lanlan arched her little body and muttered, "Lanlan is afraid … uncle looks like a bad person …"
The child's voice was already very soft, and it was obvious that she was about to fall asleep.
Yang Gongming silently closed his eyes, and a secretive smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"So it's like this … bad person … hehe, good child, really good child … sleep …"
It was as if he was talking to himself. After that, Yang Gongming continued to pat it gently and began to rest peacefully.
After a while, the only sound left in the bedroom was the steady breathing of the grandfather and grandson …
…
At the Ning family residence in Yan Jing.
Two maids from the Ning family were cleaning up the fallen leaves inside and outside the flower bed in the backyard. They were busy and whispering to each other. After all, Ning Guangyao's study was behind them. The premier was working inside, so they didn't dare to speak loudly.
"Hey, Young Master has been back for so many days. Why hasn't he gone to work yet?" A maid asked curiously in a low voice.
Another older maid sighed and said, "What do you know? Young Master hasn't been reinstated yet. How can he go to work?"
"Not reinstated? Why? Is the eldest young master of the Ning family not allowed to go to work? "
"Who knows? I heard that the premier didn't allow it on purpose. It seems that someone heard the premier scolding Young Master at night. Anyway, the premier wasn't very happy when Young Master came back this time."
"This is too strange. Young Master Guodong is the only son of our Ning family. Even if the premier blames him for missing without any news, he shouldn't ignore him like this!" The little maid was puzzled.
The older maid said with a face full of gossip, "Let me tell you, don't tell anyone. I heard from the bodyguard, Old Zhou, that the last time the premier went to Zhonghai, it wasn't for a meeting, but to see one of his illegitimate daughters … The premier seems to like that illegitimate daughter more."
Hearing this, the little maid's eyes widened, and she stood there with a dumbfounded expression.
The older maid said disdainfully, "Look at you. So what if a rich family has an illegitimate daughter? I heard that the young master of the Li family married Miss Tang, and even the child in her stomach isn't his own flesh and blood!
Ordinary people don't know how many children our premier has, and who is the legitimate wife's child. Even if someone knows, with the power of our Ning family, who would dare to talk about it?
When the time comes, we will really give up on Young Master Guodong and support that illegitimate daughter. As long as that young lady has the ability, who would dare to go against the premier's wishes? "
"No … it's not that …" The little maid pouted in front of her in fear.
The older maid turned her head, and her face immediately turned pale.
Ning Guodong had appeared behind them without them noticing, and he looked at them coldly.
"Young … Young Master … I … I just …"
Without waiting for the maid to explain, Ning Guodong had already turned his head and walked towards Ning Guangyao's study.
At this time, Ning Guangyao straightened his back and was sitting on the office chair in the study. He was quickly flipping through the documents in his hands, going through them with great efficiency.
A man's magnetic voice came from outside the study.
"Father, I have something to see you about."
Ning Guangyao frowned slightly, and put down the work in his hands, "Come in."
After the door was pushed open, Ning Guodong, who was dressed in a suit, walked in in a rather heroic manner. His footsteps were steady, and his appearance was imposing.
However, it was precisely this young man who seemed to have been reborn and was even more confident than before that couldn't make Ning Guangyao relax his brows.
"What is it? I'm very busy," Ning Guangyao said impatiently.
Ning Guodong's gaze was indifferent as he said, "Father, I went to see a few former colleagues and friends today, and only then did I know that tomorrow is the Li family's child's full moon banquet. I think father is busy with work, so I'll go on behalf of the Ning family."
"Pah!"
Ning Guangyao angrily slammed the table and reprimanded, "Who allowed you to see those scoundrel friends!? How many times have I told you! Without my permission, you are not allowed to go out!
"Father, I'm just meeting a few friends, there's nothing special about this!" Ning Guodong said innocently.
"Humph!" When you go see your friends, if they ask you where you went before, you will tell them the same reason. Did you lose your memory before!?
Even now, you still refuse to tell me the truth. Where did you go, what did you do, and how did your body recover? Do you think I'm so stupid that I'll be deceived by a brat like you!?
Ning Guodong said seriously, "Father, I'm not lying to you. I really lost my memory. Whether you believe it or not, that's the truth. I'm just curious why, as a son, you miraculously recovered after losing your body, but as a father, you're so unwilling to see it. "
"Don't change the topic! If you really think of me as your father, then tell me the real reason why you came back this time. Who exactly are you fooling around with!? I clearly sent bodyguards to watch over you, how did you have the ability to escape their line of sight!?
You let everyone in Beijing know that you've returned. Isn't it because you want me to restore your position? Do you think I'll do as you wish? Let me tell you, if you don't get to the bottom of things, you'll just stay at home obediently! I'll let Uncle Ning Xin and Uncle Ning De watch over you and see how you can get out! "
Ning Guodong frowned, "Since father is so unwilling to trust me, then I have nothing to say … But, tomorrow's Li family banquet …"
"It's none of your business! I'll personally deliver the gift to the Li family. This family isn't your turn yet. Not in the past, not now, and not in the future! Get out!! "
Ning Guodong couldn't help but clench his fists, but he quickly loosened them. He silently lowered his head, turned around, and walked out of the study.
At this moment, Ning Xin and Ning De happened to walk in from outside. When they passed by Ning Guodong, they both looked at Ning Guodong meaningfully.
But Ning Guodong didn't seem to feel anything. He only nodded politely and left leisurely.
Ning Guangyao's gloomy face brightened up when he saw Ning Xin and Ning De. He smiled and said, "Elders, I'm sure you've heard the conversation just now. I wonder if I can trouble you to look after that unfilial son."
"Mmm, don't worry, we'll keep an eye on him," Ning Xin said casually, "You've done well. Ning Guodong is acting strangely now. Before we figure out what's going on, he can't be groomed as a successor. If we let him go, it will only affect our plan."
Ning Guangyao nodded and said, "I've received news that Yang Cheng and Ruoxi have returned to the Yang Family from Zhonghai. They'll probably be in Beijing around Chinese New Year. But I think it's better to go there early, so I want to go to the Yang Family tonight to see Ruoxi. I wonder if the two elders would be willing to accompany Guangyao? After all, Yang Cheng is a temperamental person. "
"Of course, we're here to remind you of this. Lin Ruoxi is our first target now. You have to change her surname to 'Ning' as soon as possible. You've already put in a lot of effort, don't slack off at this critical moment," Ning De reminded.
Ning Guangyao smiled confidently, "Don't worry, Guangyao is confident that Yang Cheng won't be able to go against the Ning family this year."
The laughter of the three men could be heard in the study.
Outside the study, Ning Guodong was walking along the corridor alone. He was already tens of meters away from the study, but he could still hear the conversation in the study.
Not long after, his eyes shone with a fierce light and were filled with intense hatred.
"Ning Guangyao, I gave you a chance to live, but you didn't want it. You're heartless, so don't blame me for being heartless," Ning Guodong's lips curled into a cruel smile.
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