So all the wives were waiting for me to break up with them.

412. Sweet talk

The only holiday in June that allows for a day off is the Dragon Boat Festival.

A family living near West Lake in Hangzhou.

Ning Qiyu took Ning Mengmeng, who had just finished the college entrance examination, to her father's house to spend the Dragon Boat Festival with the old man.

Ding dong~~ Ding dong~~

Ning Qiyu rang the doorbell a few times, and soon Ning Chutang opened the door from the inside. He said expressionlessly, "You've arrived."

"Mengmeng and I have come to bring you zongzi (sticky rice dumplings)." Ning Qiyu patted Ning Mengmeng on the back. "Mengmeng, why don't you take the zongzi to Grandpa?"

"Ah."

Ning Mengmeng obediently carried the zongzi forward. Actually, she wasn't particularly fond of Ning Chutang, but considering that her mother had always been respectful to him, and that Ning Chutang was, after all, her maternal grandfather, she wouldn't act strangely.

She picked up a string of rice dumplings and handed it to Ning Chutang, saying, "Grandpa, these are rice dumplings that Mom just made today."

"Who are you?" Ning Chutang frowned slightly.

"Grandpa, it's me, Mengmeng." Ning Mengmeng didn't know what expression to make.

"Are you my granddaughter?" Ning Chutang frowned even more deeply.

He remembered his granddaughter as a very 'plain-looking' girl, right? She was completely different from the beautiful girl in front of him.

“Dad! This is Mengmeng. She just changed her hairstyle, don’t you recognize her?” Ning Qiyu couldn’t help but speak up.

"Hmm... she does look a lot like you, Qiyu."

Ning Chutang carefully examined the girl who looked very much like her eldest daughter.

Although she didn't know what had happened to Ning Mengmeng recently that caused her drastic change in appearance, she still believed that the girl in front of her was her granddaughter.

It's impossible that Ning Qiyu has a lover outside, and this is another child she had with that lover, right?

He glanced sideways at his eldest daughter, whose illness was more striking than Xi Shi's, and shook his head inwardly. How could Ning Qiyu possibly have the guts to keep a gigolo on the side?

Ning Chutang reached out and took the zongzi that Ning Mengmeng had been holding, then turned and went into the house. "Come in first, and then tell me about Mengmeng."

The mother and daughter followed Ning Chutang into the house. The three sat down in the living room, and Ning Qiyu quietly explained the changes Ning Mengmeng had undergone after the college entrance examination.

After listening, Ning Chutang stared thoughtfully at Ning Mengmeng, whose current image could be described as excellent.

"Mengmeng, where do you plan to go to university?"

Neither the mother nor the daughter spoke.

"What? She failed the exam this time?" His voice became authoritative. "Then she can repeat the year. I'll arrange the best teacher for her."

"The results haven't come out yet, but a teacher from Beijing University called yesterday, saying that we can choose any major from any college, tuition is waived, and we'll even get scholarships..."

As Ning Qiyu spoke, a hint of pride appeared on her face, and the timidity on her face disappeared. Many people may not understand this feeling. Her child's success is the greatest source of confidence for a single mother like her.

"...Then a teacher from Tsinghua University called, so Mengmeng's grades should be pretty good."

If it were someone else, they might think that Ning Qiyu's ability to be recruited by two universities in Beijing from Versailles is more than just a matter of having good grades!

He simply nodded expressionlessly at Ning Chutang's words, as if this achievement was insignificant.

"At least we didn't bring shame to the Ning family."

Upon hearing this, Ning Qiyu smiled slightly, then seemed to remember something, and a hesitant look appeared on her face. "However, Mengmeng doesn't plan to go to school in the capital."

"Hmm?" Ning Chutang asked softly.

“Mengmeng…she wants to stay in Hangzhou,” Ning Qiyu said hesitantly.

Although Hangzhou University's faculty is not weak, it still lags behind Tsinghua University, so she is not sure if her father can accept this.

Ning Chutang's expression changed. He looked at Ning Mengmeng, his face stern, and was about to speak when Ning Mengmeng raised her head first, meeting Ning Chutang's stern gaze.

She said earnestly, "If I leave, my mother will have to live alone, and I want to stay and keep her company."

Moreover, if she goes to university in the capital, how will she continue to pursue Brother Zhou You?

Yuzu also needs her help to come up with ideas.

In conclusion, she definitely can't leave Hangzhou! If she leaves Hangzhou, wouldn't she become a dispensable supporting actress?

"Humph."

Ning Chutang snorted coldly, but his next words were somewhat unexpected by the Ning family mother and daughter, "It's good that she stays in Hangzhou, so it will be convenient for me to guide her in the future."

"Guidance?" Ning Qiyu asked in surprise.

“I can’t count on you and Mo Xin right now.” Ning Chutang said coldly. “Since Mengmeng is quite capable, of course I’ll try to train her. The Ning family needs an heir.”

High grades don't necessarily mean strong abilities, but achieving such high scores is not something everyone can do. It at least shows that Ning Mengmeng has good learning abilities and is a promising talent.

Therefore, after learning from Ning Qiyu that Ning Mengmeng was being fought over by those two prestigious schools in the capital, Ning Chutang decided to put into practice the idea that had come to mind on Qingming Festival.

Let Ning Mengmeng inherit the family business.

"Grandpa, do you want me to inherit the Ning family business?" Ning Mengmeng asked cautiously. Could there really be such a good thing as a free lunch?

If she inherits the Ning family business, wouldn't she then have the means to support Brother Zhou You?

Just thinking about it makes me feel so happy.

"What? You don't want to?" Ning Chutang thought Ning Mengmeng wanted to oppose his arrangements, and his gaze suddenly turned stern.

He can't control that unfilial daughter Ning Moxin, he can't control that scoundrel Ning Moxin has her eye on, and he can't even control a little girl like Ning Mengmeng?

Ning Mengmeng quickly shook her head, "No, no, I just feel a little..."

She paused, organizing her thoughts, "...I am flattered and surprised. I never expected my grandfather to suddenly entrust me with such an important task."

"If it weren't for Mo Xin... cough cough." Ning Chutang coughed heavily twice, and the thought of Ning Mo Xin made him angry.

Ning Mengmeng stood up and poured a cup of tea for Ning Chutang, saying, "Grandpa, calm down. Even if Auntie is gone, you still have me, don't you?"

She waited for Ning Chutang to take the teacup, then patted her chest and vowed, "Don't worry, I will definitely perform well in the future and make you satisfied."

Upon hearing this, Ning Chutang's stiff expression softened somewhat, and she nodded with considerable satisfaction.

"If I had known that you were so filial and sensible, Mengmeng, I should have started to raise you earlier instead of continuing to rely on my unfilial second daughter."

"It is my aunt who has let down Grandpa's good intentions."

As Ning Moxin's rival in love, Ning Mengmeng had no qualms about teasing her. "I will definitely work hard under your guidance, Grandpa, and achieve great success, surpassing Auntie. Then Auntie will know she regrets it."

Then, I obediently gave up my brother Zhou You, hehehe.

Unaware of Ning Mengmeng's true thoughts, Ning Chutang listened and thought Ning Mengmeng was genuinely filial, which greatly comforted him.

You're right.

"Uh-huh."

413. Let him have the good fortune.

Leaving aside the subsequent interaction between Ning Chutang and Ning Mengmeng, let's shift our focus to another aspect.

As a large enterprise, Yun's Group is very humane. On the Dragon Boat Festival, Yun Mingyue gave all employees in the group zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and red envelopes.

The zongzi were ordered by Yunshi Group from a long-term partner manufacturer. Unlike those zongzi gift boxes that are beautifully packaged but taste mediocre or even unpalatable, these zongzi are not only beautifully packaged but also taste absolutely above standard.

Now, apart from a small number of people who want to work overtime to earn more money, almost everyone has gone home for the Dragon Boat Festival, and President Yun is no exception.

After 3 p.m., at Zhou You's house.

"Mingyue, we should get ready to wrap the zongzi." Ning Moxin called to Yun Mingyue, and the two went into the kitchen.

The bamboo leaves and bamboo strips for making the zongzi were soaked last night, and the glutinous rice was also soaked an hour in advance.

Two pretty older sisters busied themselves in the kitchen, while Zhou You set up a barbecue grill in the courtyard, preparing for a barbecue party later in the evening. Chen Tangtang, on the other hand, walked out of the house alone, perhaps she had some 'good' idea again.

"Hey? Rose, I need a coin." Chen Tangtang called Rose.

Rose soon arrived with two women in black suits carrying two black leather suitcases, which at first glance looked like some kind of unspeakable secret transaction.

Snapped!

The two women Rose brought placed the black leather suitcase on the ground and opened it, from which a large pile of coins cascaded out.

Coins of various denominations from different countries are available, including RMB, Japanese yen, US cents, and Swiss francs.

Chen Tangtang didn't specify what kind of coins she wanted, so Rose could only prepare everything meticulously. She wouldn't blame Chen Tangtang for not being clear.

Since it was a task given by the young lady, she, as her subordinate, had to carefully consider it. If she understood it correctly, that was to be expected; if she understood it incorrectly, it simply meant that she had a problem and needed to actively make amends.

"I just want one yuan." Chen Tangtang bent down and picked up a one-yuan coin. "And the coin needs to be disinfected."

"This was my mistake."

Rose gave a look to the person next to her, who immediately and cleverly took the coin from Chen Tangtang's hand, ran away, and returned a while later, respectfully presenting the disinfected coin with both hands.

"Okay, thank you for your hard work." Chen Tangtang took the coin and nodded in satisfaction.

"We won't disturb you any longer during the Dragon Boat Festival, Miss."

Rose smiled slightly, then left with the money and the people.

Chen Tangtang held the one-yuan coin in her palm, turned around, and tiptoed into the house, arriving outside the kitchen.

Yun Mingyue and Ning Moxin chatted while wrapping zongzi. Although they both grew up in Hangzhou, their methods of wrapping zongzi were quite different. One wrapped triangular zongzi, while the other wrapped four-cornered zongzi.

"Why did you put wasabi in the zongzi?" Yun Mingyue asked in surprise. Could Ning Moxin have been infected with the 'kitchen killer' virus by Chen Tangtang?

Ning Moxin pinched a small pinch of rice to cover the mustard, and while tying the rice dumpling tightly with bamboo strips, she replied, "This is called a surprise rice dumpling."

"She was definitely surprised, but I doubt she was happy." Yun Mingyue stared intently at the zongzi in Ning Moxin's hand, trying to memorize its appearance.

She didn't want to eat wasabi rice dumplings.

Ning Moxin flicked her hand, and a few grains of rice, not as fair as her skin, fell onto the cutting board. "If Xiaoyou eats this wasabi rice dumpling, I'll kiss him, and he'll be happy, won't he?"

"What if other people get to eat it?" Yun Mingyue wondered. Surely Ning Moxin couldn't kiss them too, could she? That would be outrageous.

"Then just accept your bad luck." Ning Moxin threw the wasabi rice dumpling into the pile of rice dumplings. Women shouldn't touch each other, and she wouldn't touch anyone other than Xiaoyou.

"I bet you're just looking for an opportunity to kiss your brother, aren't you, you slut?"