Bi Jiuyou

Chapter 1208: 1197: My Girlfriend's Name Is Xu Ruolan

Chapter 1208: Chapter 1197: My Girlfriend’s Name Is Xu Ruolan

Ning Fan smiled wryly, “Fine, then let’s first talk about the Shadow Team. Your task is simple, and that is to join me in storming into the Nalan Family and wiping them out completely.”

“Alright, alright.”

The members of the Shadow Team immediately cheered, looking at Ning Fan more affectionately than if he were their own father.

Butler Zhang urgently said, “Third Young Master, isn’t it a bit too few to rely solely on the few dozen members of the Shadow Team? The Nalan Family has been dominating the north for years with numerous people, how about I also bring some of the Ning Family clansmen to assist you all together?”

“No need!”

Ning Fan immediately rejected his proposal, saying solemnly, “As long as the colleagues from the Cloud Breaking Sect spread the news of Nalan Jiuhuang across the Jianghu, and they know the consequences of offending our Ning Family,

many collateral clansmen will naturally distance themselves from their main family, or even break ties. In this way, their strength will be greatly reduced.

Moreover, the true combat power of the Nalan Family has been almost wiped out in this conflict, and what’s left, apart from the Family Head of the Nalan Family being somewhat significant, the others are completely negligible.”

Then Ning Fan shifted his tone, looking at the Ning Family clansmen present, many of whom were injured in this conflict. With a caring expression, he said, “Whether it is the members of the Shadow Team, the colleagues from the Cloud Breaking Sect, or our Ning Family clansmen, all have made significant contributions in this action, and many even sacrificed their lives,

securing a firm position for our Ning Family, and their contributions must not go unrecognized.

Butler Zhang will stay behind to properly assist the old master in handling this matter, doing the follow-up consoling work, and ensuring that the families of the heroes do not shed tears.”

In fact, these words were meant for the Ning Family clansmen to hear.

Naturally, Ning Fan had the foresight, at this moment drawing closer to the Ning Family clansmen was most effective.

Indeed, the Ning Family clansmen were blushing, their eyes filled with tears, unexpectedly realizing that Ning Fan, the family heir, was a considerate and understanding good young master.

It seems that the current Family Head Ning Qiankun indeed had a keen eye, selecting a conscientious next Family Head for the Ning Family.

Ning Qiankun, seeing this, couldn’t help but admire Ning Fan’s determination and courage, saying loudly, “Since Fan’er has already made specific arrangements for these three matters, everyone should stop arguing, go about your own tasks, and complete your duties well.”

“Yes, Old Master.”

Everyone clasped their fists and took their leave swiftly.

Ning Qiankun gestured to Ning Fan, smiling, “Fan’er, accompany me for a cup of tea, and help me see how my recovery is going.”

“Sure, Father.”

Ning Fan, caught off guard, blurted out.

“What did you just call me?”

Hearing this long-lost term of endearment, Ning Qiankun was taken aback, showing a fatherly demeanor, “Fan’er, can you call me that once more for me to hear?”

Tears welled up in his eyes, gently shimmering, ready to spill at any moment.

“Father, don’t make a fuss!”

Ning Fan affectionately called out once again.

This was the first time Ning Fan had called Ning Qiankun ‘Father’ since his mother’s death.

Actually, it wasn’t without a precursor; the reason Ning Fan was reluctant to change his address all this while was a matter of pride, that both father and son were men of honor, sulking for so many years, it was truly hard to lower this facade.

However, whether after Ning Fan’s mother’s death or Ning Fan’s return to the Ning Family, Ning Qiankun’s affection towards him remained unchanged.

This had softened Ning Fan’s hardened heart, and that earlier call of ‘Father’ was actually spontaneous, spoken without realizing, like a gentle rain nurturing silently.

“Good child.”

Ning Qiankun didn’t dwell on this matter any further, for he wasn’t someone excessively sentimental; besides, Ning Fan had already addressed him correctly, and from now on, he would be more trusting and closer to him.

The two awkwardly entered the Quiet Thought Hall, sitting down for tea.

Ning Fan examined Ning Qiankun’s health, discovering that under the dual effects of acupuncture and herbal medicine, his condition was gradually improving, which was a good sign.

“Father, with my medical technique, living another ten or eight years is not a problem.”

“Certainly.”

Ning Qiankun felt gratified, proudly saying, “I’m still waiting to have grandchildren. Since you’re the young master of the Ning Family and the next Ning Family Head, you’re at an age where you should start a family and establish a career. In Dragon City, there’s a shortage of everything except beautiful women, especially those well-bred girls from big families; each one is exceptionally beautiful, with fair skin and delicate flesh, and they all eagerly wish to connect with our Ning Family through marriage.”

As he spoke, Ning Qiankun smiled playfully, “Fan’er, do you have a girlfriend now?”

“Well… ahem.”

Ning Fan had just taken a sip of tea, nearly spitting it out, and coughed a few times.

“I have a girlfriend, and our relationship is confirmed, but from the old master’s perspective, what conditions should a Ning Family daughter-in-law have?”

Ning Qiankun stroked his graying beard, thoughtfully saying, “At our Ning Family’s status, no matter which family’s daughter marries you, compared to our standing, they can only be seen as climbing up, not an equal match.

So, even if you find a Cinderella, I have no objections.”

“Makes sense.”

Ning Fan smacked his lips, thinking it quite reasonable.

The so-called power marriages only aim to climb higher branches and mutually benefit, advantageous for the family, and elevating status.

The Ning Family, as the top family in Dragon City, has no family to parallel them.

And with the Ning Family’s high stature in Huaxia, there is no need to climb; marrying into a first-tier family is merely adding icing on the cake, not playing any crucial role.

Thinking of this, Xu Ruolan’s image lingered in Ning Fan’s mind, then he lowly said, “My official girlfriend’s name is Xu Ruolan, the eldest daughter of the Xu Family in Zhonghai. This family has only recently risen strongly, and in Zhonghai, they are considered not a top-tier family.

However, with their growth momentum, they will soon surpass some big families, taking a significant place among Huaxia’s great families.”

“Oh?”

Ning Qiankun pondered for a moment, nodding with satisfaction, “I quite admire families that are on a rising path, vibrant and enterprising. This Xu Ruolan you’re talking about, isn’t she the top beauty in the Zhonghai business circle?”

“That’s right, and the Xu Corporation is already moving towards becoming a multinational enterprise, with their business flourishing rapidly.”

Then, Ning Fan took another sip of tea and continued, “Anyway, your health can support me a few more years, and since Ruolan can’t be without me, after dealing with the Nalan Family matters, I plan to take Ruolan back to Zhonghai, help manage some business for her family, and take care of some of my own affairs. What’s your opinion on this, Father?”

“Hmm, well…” To be honest, Ning Qiankun felt conflicted in his heart.

He had admired Ning Fan since he was a child, and after not seeing him for years, he held him in even higher regard.