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

“I know a little bit,” Ning Mengmeng answered cautiously. “The Ning family has recently had a very unpleasant falling out with the Chen family and the Yun Group for some unknown reason.”

It was indeed an unknown reason; at least no one under the influence of the Ning family knew why the Chen family was targeting them.

After all, how could Ning Chutang possibly tell outsiders that she had tried to deal with the Chen family's son-in-law but ended up being thoroughly defeated by the protective Li Muyun?

Therefore, everyone except Ningchutang was actually quite confused during this period.

Who are you? Why are you targeting me? Do I even know you?

This probably reflects the feelings of the Ning family members during this period.

Ning Mengmeng paused for a moment, then, for the sake of inheritance rights and to have the means to support her brother in the future, she made a very enthusiastic suggestion.

“Grandpa, why don’t you tell me the details? I can help Youzi mediate between the two families… Youzi’s full name is Chen Youzi. She’s my good friend and the second young lady of the Chen family.”

She patted her calm chest heavily, as if making a solemn promise to Chen Youzi, just as she had to her former self.

Yun Daidai didn't say anything because she heard that Senior Yun and her mother didn't get along very well, and it didn't seem like a good idea to involve Yun Daidai in mediating the relationship.

"I am very confident that I can ease the tensions between the various factions."

"You still know Miss Chen?" Ning Chutang's zombie-like face finally showed a slight change.

A thoughtful look flashed in his eyes, then he gently shook his head. "No need. I met Li Muyun a while ago. He is the current head of the Chen family. The matter between the Ning family and the Chen family is over."

Yes, Ningchutang has already communicated with Li Muyun, made many concessions, and was successfully forced to reach a consensus.

This matter has made Xiao Chuchu very happy recently. Under her wise leadership, the major forces in Hangzhou have begun to cooperate sincerely, and the entire city of Hangzhou is becoming more and more prosperous.

As expected of Xiao Chuchu.

What would be an extremely complicated and even feared powder keg for others, she simply lay still and, cough cough, effortlessly resolved with a few clever tricks.

In fact, Liu Xu, Xiao Chuchu's secretary who had been with her for a long time, seemed quite indifferent about this. Gaining political achievements while lying down was normal practice. Wouldn't the title of "mascot of the officialdom" be undeserved?

If it weren't for this great fortune, how could Xiao Chuchu, a seemingly useless "little loli," have defied fate and become a vice-ministerial level official at such a young age?

Closer to home.

"However, the matter is over."

Ning Chutang suddenly changed the subject, "But I hope you can remember one name."

"Name? What's your name?" Ning Mengmeng looked at Ning Chutang curiously.

Ning Chutang didn't keep them in suspense any longer and slowly said two words, "Travel around."

Ning Mengmeng: "???"

Why Zhou You?!

"Grandpa, is the Zhou You you're talking about Auntie's boyfriend?" Ning Mengmeng asked, sounding somewhat incredulous.

"Hmm?" Ning Chutang asked with a hint of doubt at Ning Mengmeng's somewhat unusual behavior.

His gaze lingered on Ning Mengmeng, and he slowly frowned. "Are you very familiar with Zhou You?"

"Well……"

Ning Mengmeng sensed something was wrong, and her little brain raced as she quickly analyzed the situation from the beginning.

First, my grandfather mentioned that the Ning family had recently suffered considerable losses. Then, he said that they had reached a reconciliation with other forces. Finally, he told me to remember a name, and his tone was rather unfriendly.

and so……

Ning Mengmeng suddenly had a bold idea: Could it be that the Ning family suffered recent losses because Zhou You was targeting them?

That's not right! How could Brother Zhou You have such great power that he could go head-to-head with the Ning family, or even crush them?

Ning Mengmeng rejected the idea in her mind. As a big fan of Zhou You, she knew his family quite well.

They could be considered moderately well-off, but there was still a huge gap between them and the Ning family—like an elephant and an ant.

That's not right either!

Ning Mengmeng rejected the idea in her mind again. She thought of the group of women around Zhou You, and those older sisters could be associated with the forces that were going to deal with the Ning family.

In other words... it's true that the Ning family has suffered significant losses recently because of Brother Zhou You.

So Zhou You is the template for a villain?!

The thought popped into Ning Mengmeng's mind, and she was immediately startled before quickly suppressing it.

Given Zhou You's personality, how could he target the Ning family for no reason? There must be someone in the Ning family who is trying to harm Zhou You, forcing him to retaliate.

As a true fangirl, Ning Mengmeng immediately came up with a righteous reason for Zhou You.

Even though her surname is Ning.

She believed she understood completely.

there is only one truth!

Someone in the Ning family targeted Brother Zhou You for some reason, which resulted in a counterattack from several of the older sisters around Brother Zhou You, causing recent losses to the Ning family.

And that person is most likely...

Ning Mengmeng seemed to have thought a lot, but in fact, it only took a moment. After reaching a conclusion, a look of shock flashed in her eyes. Then, she barely suppressed her emotions and vaguely answered Ning Chutang's question.

"Well... after all, he's my aunt's boyfriend. I've met him a few times and chatted with him a few times."

"You'd better have as little contact with him as possible in the future," Ning Chutang instructed bluntly.

"..."

Ning Mengmeng fell silent. She couldn't wait to spend every day with Brother Zhou You, so how could she possibly have less contact with him?

Click~~

At that moment, the study door was pushed open from the outside, and Ning Qiyu walked in.

"Father, Mengmeng, this is some tea I just brewed. Have some to soothe your throats before you chat."

…………

“I happened to overhear my father and Mengmeng’s conversation outside, and I went in at the crucial moment to interrupt their conversation, so my father hasn’t discovered Mengmeng’s feelings yet.”

After explaining the whole story to Ning Moxin in a soft voice, Ning Qiyu said, "But I'm afraid we can't hide it from Father for long. After all, Mengmeng definitely won't be happy to stay away from Zhou You, and she might even take the initiative to contact Zhou You frequently."

“If we can’t hide it, we can’t hide it.” Ning Moxin gestured for Ning Qiyu to calm down. “Sister, I can protect you and Mengmeng. Even if I can’t, there’s still Xiaoyou. You don’t need to worry about Father at all.”

"Won't this cause a major rift between us and our father?" Ning Qiyu asked hesitantly.

“If things get tense, they get tense. It’s not our fault. We don’t need to be afraid of our father,” Ning Moxin reassured Ning Qiyu.

What's wrong with Ning Mengmeng and Zhou You becoming friends?

Zhou You wouldn't harm Ning Mengmeng, so Ning Chutang's meddling in this is clearly the problem.

“Then… I’ll listen to Mo Xin,” Ning Qiyu replied hesitantly.

"Sister, don't worry, there's nothing to be afraid of about Father." Ning Moxin earnestly encouraged Ning Qiyu, hoping she could muster her courage like before.

If there's anything she particularly desires...

Marrying Zhou You was one of them.

One of the reasons is to restore Ning Qiyu to her former mental state.

She wanted to see her older sister from before again.

The one who would secretly bring her food behind her father's back, and who would gently comfort and encourage her.

The older sister who always walks ahead of her, shielding her from the wind and rain.

Instead of being like a delicate piece of porcelain shattered on the ground, which, even if pieced back together, is still scarred and fragile, easily toppled by the wind.

"Um……"

Ning Qiyu nodded, her lowered head and meek appearance making Ning Moxin feel both helpless and heartbroken.

The person who was hurt the most was not her, but Ning Qiyu.

"Let's not talk about these upsetting things."

Ning Moxin took the initiative to change the subject, "Sister, let's discuss going to Xitang for National Day."

"it is good."

Ning Qiyu complied; she really didn't want to delve into the topic. Composing herself, she said, "The hot spring hotel has definitely prepared everything it needs, but we can also bring some of our own things with us."

"Soaking in a hot spring? Come to think of it, it's been a long time since I've been to a hot spring. I should go and soak in one. I've heard it's very good for the skin." Ning Moxin lightly tapped her cheek with her finger.

Upon hearing this, Ning Qiyu couldn't help but smile slightly, "Mo Xin, you're doing this for your man, aren't you?"

"Oh dear, sister, you don't know, I spend every day at home with Yun Mingyue... Anyway, if I don't take care of myself and improve my competitiveness, it won't do," Ning Moxin said with great seriousness.

Even if she is naturally beautiful, aren't all the women competing with her naturally beautiful?

Since their innate conditions are similar, they can only compete on how well they take care of themselves.

When Ning Qiyu heard Ning Moxin say this, she said, "I'm starting to envy Zhou You now, to be treated like this by you, Moxin."

She paused, then suddenly thought of something. "Speaking of which, Mo Xin, why don't you contact Zhou You now and arrange things in Xitang with him, so he doesn't get invited by someone else?"

"Ah, yes, yes, you're right, sister."

Ning Moxin quickly picked up her phone.

What others don't know is that the two older sisters, Yun Mingyue and Chen Tangtang, will definitely not let Zhou You off the hook during the National Day holiday.

She really should have contacted him sooner, lest he be lured away by them.

…………

the other side.

While getting Chen Tangtang out of bed to get up might be a bit of a fuss, it's really just a normal occurrence at Zhou You's house.

If Chen Tangtang doesn't cause trouble three, four, five, six, seven, or eight times a day, Zhou You starts to suspect that she might have encountered aliens on her way home and been brainwashed by them.

In short, Zhou You and Yun Mingyue were speechless, but they didn't dwell on these matters and soon went about their own business.

Today, Zhou You actually has something quite important to do.

Isn't this the thing Yun Mingyue mentioned about having a baby last night?

He understood that Yun Mingyue was starting to think about this matter.