Mu Ning Jing nodded in agreement again. "This is indeed inappropriate …" Then she changed the topic. "However, I feel that since Uncle Shen and Tingxi both suspect you, you should just let them do whatever they want with you. On the one hand, it shows that you have a clear conscience. On the other hand, it also proves your loyalty. Power is just an empty thing. The brotherhood between you and Uncle Shen is the most valuable thing. Don't you think so?"
"I … this …" Tan Fangshuo hadn't expected Mu Ning Jing to turn the tables on him like this. For a moment, he didn't know how to respond.
If he didn't agree with what she said, it would obviously mean that he wasn't loyal enough. If he valued power more than his brotherhood with Shen Jiuyan, wouldn't that be a slap to his own face? He had just said that he had a sincere heart.
However, if he agreed with what she said, he would have to willingly allow Shen Tingxi to suppress him and seize power. How could he accept that?
Mu Ning Jing continued, "I think you're getting on in years. It's time for you to enjoy your life. Why don't you just ignore everything and enjoy your old age? You're an elder in the gang. I believe Tingxi won't mistreat you."
Tan Fangshuo was rendered speechless by Mu Ning Jing's words. He was so angry that he was about to explode, but he couldn't say anything. The sullen feeling made him want to reach out and strangle this woman.
He had really underestimated her. She looked thin and slender, but he didn't expect her to be so scheming. No wonder she was the woman Shen Tingxi had taken a fancy to. She was indeed something.
Tan Fangshuo tried hard to maintain his composure. He wanted to force a smile, but he realized that the corners of his mouth were stiff and he couldn't curve. "What you said makes sense, but you can't represent 9th Master. I'm afraid the gang can't leave me either. I'll consider your suggestion carefully. I still have things to do, so I'll leave first."
Mu Ning Jing stood up. "Take care, Elder Tan."
Tan Fangshuo left with a belly full of anger.
Mu Ning Jing watched as Tan Fangshuo's figure disappeared through the door. She collapsed onto the sofa and loosened her tightly clenched fists. Her palms were covered in a layer of sweat, and there were also red marks left by her fingernails from being too nervous.
Although Tan Fangshuo was smiling the whole time, under that bright smile was a shrewd and sharp gaze. That was a deterrent force that had been accumulated over the years. It was impossible to ignore it. If he didn't have a few tricks up his sleeve, how could he gain a foothold in the gang?
Mu Ning Jing had never been in a situation like this before. She endured his oppressive gaze and was in a tense state, but she kept telling herself in her heart, "I can't back down. I want to be with Tingxi. There will definitely be many situations like this in the future. Hang in there. I can definitely do it!"
At the same time, in the study, Shen Jiuyan was sitting in his office chair beside his desk, watching the surveillance video of the hall on his computer. His dignified lips curled into a faint smile.
Beside him, Ju Qiulan looked at the pale Mu Ning Jing slumped on the sofa on the screen and couldn't stop grinning. There was surprise and pride in his eyes. "Look at how scared Ning Ning is. But she still didn't let us down. Although she was nervous, she didn't show it and handled the situation very well. Look at Elder Tan's face when he left. It was so dark. I felt so relieved. "
Shen Jiuyan didn't say anything and just turned off the computer.
"Why aren't you saying anything?" Ju Qiulan frowned and asked Shen Jiuyan, "Are you still not satisfied? I think it's already very good. It's her first time, so it's inevitable that she'll be nervous. It'll definitely get better in the future. "
Shen Jiuyan was actually satisfied, but he was still worried and didn't want to make it sound too good. "We'll be upstairs. This will make her feel at ease. Also, this is the Shen family. Elder Tan's temper will be restrained, but not everyone will come knocking on her door for her to deal with."
Ju Qiulan felt that Shen Jiuyan's expectations were too high, but his words were irrefutable.
Shen Jiuyan's brows were tinged with worry. "Letting her meet Elder Tan this time means that she's officially in front of everyone. I don't know if those restless people in the gang and those who used to be enemies with Xi 'er will … Sigh … I'm always worried that something will happen."
Ju Qiulan comforted him. "Xi 'er can hide her for now, but not forever. Xi' er was right about one thing. Instead of hiding, it's better to face it head-on. Let her get to know and adapt in advance so that she won't be at a loss when something happens."
Shen Jiuyan turned to look at his wife with a guilty expression. "You still blame me for what happened back then, don't you?"
Ju Qiulan shook her head, but her eyes darkened at the thought of those days of humiliation and fear. "I know you're doing this for the good of both of us. It's my fault for being useless back then. I was bullied and forced Xi 'er to walk on this path."
Shen Jiuyan placed his large hand on the back of Ju Qiulan's hand. "Xi 'er is right. It's my fault for not having the courage. That's why you and your mother suffered so much."
Tears welled up in Ju Qiulan's eyes. They hadn't had such a heart-to-heart for so many years. "I've never regretted being with you."
Shen Jiuyan gripped Ju Qiulan's hand tightly. "I have no other wishes now. I just hope that our family will be safe and sound."
Tears streamed down Ju Qiulan's face as she nodded. "We will."
Shen Jiuyan looked out the window with a deep gaze. Would they? The tree may wish for peace, but the wind will not stop blowing.
A few days later, Shen Jiuyan sent Shen Tingxi away on a business trip. Then he took Mu Ning Jing to meet those old foxes in the gang.
After Mu Ning Jing met with Tan Fangshuo that day, everyone in the gang knew about Mu Ning Jing. They even investigated her background thoroughly. They were so thorough that they even knew how many chickens Mu Ning Jing's maternal grandparents reared in Hu City.
Shen Jiuyan was also an experienced person. When he exposed Mu Ning Jing, he arranged for people to secretly protect the two elders in Hu City.
Mu Ning Jing's performance not only satisfied Shen Jiuyan, but also surprised and surprised him. He didn't expect that such a gentle and weak woman would not have any stage fright when facing those old foxes in the gang.
She was neither servile nor overbearing. She didn't speak much, but every word she said was reasonable. No one could find fault with her.
Sometimes, when she faced those sarcastic and hostile remarks, she could reply with a smile. However, when she smiled, her words would make the other party so angry that their faces turned red, but they couldn't refute her.
Just like when she attacked Tan Fangshuo previously. On the surface, she seemed to be in the right, but in reality, she was forcing him into a corner.
Shen Jiuyan felt that he had found a precious daughter-in-law. Compared to Ju Qiulan's domineering and overbearing attitude, Mu Ning Jing's ability to bully others without batting an eyelid was more pleasing to him. On the surface, she seemed to be in the right, and no one could use her against her.
That day, when Shen Jiuyan and Mu Ning Jing returned home, Shen Tingxi unexpectedly came home early. When he came home, he didn't see Mu Ning Jing waiting at the door. Now that he saw her, he hurriedly pulled Mu Ning Jing behind him to protect her. He looked at Shen Jiuyan with displeasure. "Old man, Ning Ning's injuries haven't healed yet. Where did you take her?"
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