Chapter 377: Who Is It Translator: Tim Editor: GlobeGlotter
A henchman quickly fetched Huang Zheng, but soon returned, worriedly telling Zhu Hongsheng, “Sister Zheng is gone. She took only a little luggage and left San Francisco. We don’t know where she’s headed.” “What? Huang Zheng left?!” Zhu Hongsheng exclaimed, leaping to his feet in disbelief. He then slumped back into his chair. “Brother Sheng, Sister Zheng didn’t leave long ago. If we hurry to the airport, can’t we stop her?” an underling asked. Zhu Hongsheng shook his head. “I know her character; if she wants to leave, we can’t stop her. Sigh, it was my fault. I let a perfect opportunity slip through my fingers…”
There was something Zhu Hongsheng didn’t mention. His biggest loss wasn’t the opportunity, but Huang Zheng’s support. He’d never realized how important she was. She looked ordinary, but possessed a cunning mind. He now realized Hong Martial Gang owed its current position largely to Huang Zheng’s planning. …
Meanwhile, at the Beijing conference, Ning Qingxue hesitated over her cousin’s request. She didn’t want the Ning family corporation to become a subcontractor, but it was her cousin asking.
Seeing Ning Qingxue’s hesitation, Li Mumei said, “Brother Yang, I understand Qingxue’s feelings. This is difficult for her. Even I don’t want the Ning family business to join as a subcontractor under Fei Yu Corporation.” Ning Yang nodded. “Okay, I’ll tell big brother. I don’t blame Qingxue; they overstepped in the past. They didn’t consider Qingxue’s happiness, sigh…” Ning Qingxue nodded. “Cousin, if you ever want to leave the Ning family, come to Fei Yu Corporation. There’ll always be a place for you.”
After Ning Yang left, Li Mumei sneered at the Ning family corporation representatives. “Qingxue, the Ning family shouldn’t need to beg for a subsidiary position. They probably sent Ning Yang to mend your relationship with them.” Ning Qingxue nodded. She suspected as much, but not as clearly as Li Mumei.
“Mumei, I want to go to Ning Hai. Can I leave things here to you and Dad?” Ning Qingxue suddenly thought of Ye Mo, wanting to go after Mumei told her what happened between them. The conference delayed her. She wanted to ask Xu Wei and Su Jingwen some questions.
“Qingxue, go. The rest is easy. Mumei and I can handle it. Sometimes, it’s good to leave no regrets. Not everything your mother said is correct. Do what you want,” Ning Zhongfei said, walking over. He sensed his daughter’s change and no longer supported Lan Yu’s words.
Ning Qingxue nodded. “Dad, CEO Yu said we got the spot because you’re close with Luo Yue’s big boss. Do you know their big boss?” Ning Zhongfei shook his head, confused. “No. If I did, we wouldn’t be in this predicament.”
“Uncle, that CEO Yu from Luo Yue said we were chosen because their big boss ordered it. How could you not know him?” Li Mumei interrupted. Ning Zhongfei was dazed. “Something like that? I don’t know their big boss. Did you ask his name?” “I did, but CEO Yu mysteriously said the big boss would visit our company. Qingxue, I think CEO Yu gives you special treatment—not like business partners, but like a superior,” Li Mumei said, voicing her concern.
Ning Zhongfei hummed, nodding. “Mumei has a point. Qingxue’s beauty attracts attention, but why did the big boss use my name? Could it be him? No, he’s too young.” “Dad, who are you talking about?” Ning Qingxue asked immediately. Ning Zhongfei replied, “The young man I met yesterday. I gave him a bracelet. Mumei called him a fraud; I haven’t seen him here. I thought he was a fraud, but… I can’t think of anyone else.” “Uncle, did that person say he had a pharmaceutical company?” Li Mumei asked. Ning Zhongfei nodded. “He said the bracelet was related to him, so I gave it to him. He invited me for coffee, said he was at the conference looking for partners. I—” “Hold on…” Li Mumei interrupted. “What’s wrong?” Ning Zhongfei asked, confused. “Uncle, repeat the last part,” Li Mumei said. Ning Zhongfei repeated, “He said he was at the conference looking for partners and encouraged me to go, and he said he knew—” “Yes, that part. This morning, I thought Uncle was wrong, or the guy was lying. But now, it seems he’s Luo Yue’s big boss. He came to the conference to find partners—that means he represents Luo Yue,” Li Mumei said. “Yeah, I wondered that. Why the wording error? So he was Luo Yue’s big boss. He’s so young. Mumei called him a fraud, and I doubted it. He didn’t seem like a fraud. I’m honored to have met him,” Ning Zhongfei said happily.
Ning Qingxue shook her head. “Dad, something’s not right. You met this young man, gave him a bracelet, but he’s the big boss of a company? How can he give you a partnership because of that? A successful CEO shouldn’t mix business with personal favors.” Li Mumei nodded. “That’s what I think. Qingxue, be careful; it might involve you.” Ning Zhongfei said slowly, “If Qingxue is harmed, I’d rather not have this spot.” Ning Qingxue said, “Let’s not talk about that. Time will tell. Lou Yifei is coming to our company. Mumei, ask her more questions. I’ll go to Ning Hai, but I may be back soon.” …
Ning Qingxue wanted to know why she’d loved Ye Mo as much as Li Mumei described. It seemed unbelievable, but she knew Li Mumei wouldn’t lie. And if Li Mumei was lying, her mother wouldn’t try to stop her from remembering the past. Though absurd, deep down she felt Li Mumei was right. Li Mumei said Ye Mo had changed from being a failure.
Ning Qingxue investigated; the house in Ning Hai was indeed hers. As Li Mumei said, she’d bought it after marrying Ye Mo. …
Returning to the Ning Hai house, Ning Qingxue used the keys Li Mumei gave her. The backyard was neglected; potted flowers were dead, except for a small, bent stalk of grass clinging to life.
Seeing the grass, Ning Qingxue’s heart ached. Feeling lost, she approached the pot. She instinctively wanted to touch the grass and felt a strange joy, as if the grass recounted past events. The grass was silvered, but there was a small bloodstain on it.