Chapter 358 - 123 Got someone’s heart, no regrets_6
Jiang Jinxian, although an adopted daughter of the Yun Family, was also fresh and gentle, the object of admiration for many talented young men. Seeing such a flower stuck on a cow dung was indeed a cause for lament.
Jiang Jinxian’s gaze shifted and quickly locked onto Ji Yunya’s figure. With just a glance, she discreetly lowered her head without making a sound.
She tugged at He An and whispered, "I’m feeling a bit unwell. Let’s go sit over there for a while."
He An, of course, was compliant with whatever she said.
Watching He An wait on Jiang Jinxian hand and foot, it was clear there was something going on between the two, leading some people to start speculating.
The arrival of Ning Zihuan and Ning Qinglin made a group of women’s eyes light up.
Ning Zihuan was the epitome of a beautiful young gentleman, while Ning Qinglin was scholarly and refined. The two styles combined were a feast for the eyes.
But weren’t the people from the Ning Family always averse to attending these kinds of gatherings? How could both of them appear at the same time?
Ning Zijin had given his position to Ning Zihuan in order to have children, which was no secret in Jiangzhou, but could this seemingly frail young man really bear the weight of the Ning Family?
"Is this really the person in charge of the Ning Family? Too young. What on earth was Ning Zijin thinking? Isn’t he afraid that the Ning Family will be ruined in his hands?"
"What do you know? Ning Zijin has a discerning eye. Ever since Third Master Ning took over, he has reclaimed a lot of territory from Master Pei. In my opinion, Third Young Master is much more formidable than Ning Zijin. Don’t underestimate the young."
"Who’s that by his side? He looks rather unfamiliar."
"That’s the fourth young master of the Ning Family. I heard he is Old Master Ning’s illegitimate son, not known to the outside world until now. This seems to be his first public appearance."
The crowd was abuzz with discussion as the two people walked through the crowd with unchanged expressions.
Bai Xi saw Ning Qinglin and immediately rushed over with her little short legs, clinging tightly to Ning Qinglin’s long leg. "Uncle Rabbit, you didn’t lie to me, did you? Where’s my toy?"
Ning Qinglin smiled, crouching down and patting Bai Xi’s head. "Xi’er, have you listened to your mother?"
Bai Xi nodded her little head. "Of course, I’ve been listening to Mom."
Ning Qinglin’s gaze was gentle and indulgent. With a slight smile, he somehow produced a transformer toy. "Do you like it?"
Bai Xi immediately took it with excitement. "Wow, it’s a transformer!"
With a smack, she kissed Ning Qinglin on the cheek. "Thank you, Uncle Rabbit."
Ning Qinglin’s eyes twinkled as his gentle gaze overflowed. He patted Bai Xi’s little head.
"Professor Ning." Yun Ya approached with a smile.
Ning Qinglin looked up, saw a beautiful and elegant young woman, and smiled knowingly. "You must be Yun Ya."
Yun Ya raised an eyebrow. "Oh? Professor Ning knows me?"
"Ranran always mentions you to me. I’ve heard so much about you, I did not expect to meet under such circumstances."
He extended his hand to Yun Ya with a refined smile on his face, giving off a very comfortable vibe.
"Hello, I am Ning Qinglin."
Yun Ya shook hands with him lightly.
"Ranran and I both need to thank you." The meaning of this sentence was understood only between the two of them.
Yun Ya smiled. "Professor Ning exaggerates; Yun Ya does not deserve such credit."
Standing silently by Ning Qinglin’s side, Ning Zihuan’s brow furrowed slightly at this conversation. When Yun Ya looked at him and smiled faintly, "Zihuan."
Ning Zihuan’s stormy expression finally cleared.
With raised eyebrows, Ning Qinglin questioned, "You know each other?"
Ning Zihuan pursed his lips and kept silent.
Yun Ya smiled. "Zihuan and I are friends."
Friends... Hearing these words from her mouth sent a warm current through him, and a slight smile traced the young man’s lips.
Ning Qinglin glanced at Ning Zihuan, then at Yun Ya with a hint of amusement in his eyes. "From now on, you can call me Uncle Four, just like Zihuan does."
Yun Ya sweetly called him "Uncle Four."
Ning Qinglin continued, "Yun Ya, could I ask for your help with something later?"
"Uncle Four, just say the word. If I can help, I definitely will."
Ning Qinglin smiled with the corner of his mouth hooked, a smile as pure and gentle as mountain water.
Yun Ya thought to herself, Ning Qinglin must really love, truly love Bai Ran...
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Before long, Ye Xiaoxiao appeared in a black cocktail dress, like a proud black swan.
With smoky makeup, her eyes were enticing and large, and her flaming red lips were alluring.
Her beauty was aggressive and flamboyant, like a queen looking down upon others with chill elegance.
Ye Xiaoxiao had the capital to be proud, and to be wild.
She was the only daughter of the Ye Family, whose status in Country Hua needed no further explanation. Even three-year-olds on the street knew of this top-tier family.
In comparison to families like the Yun Family, who rose to wealth halfway, they were definitely of a higher class.