CHAPTER 87: 084 SEEK MORE BLESSINGS BY YOURSELF

— Little Uncle, why are you ignoring me, it’s so heartbreaking (crying face)

The man curled his lips slightly, his fingers tapping on the screen.

— Is something the matter?

The other party replied swiftly— Can’t I just greet my dear little uncle without a reason? Come on, admit it, are you thinking about women?

One had to say, the other party got it right.

And the usually abstinent man uncharacteristically admitted— Mhm.

Ning Zijin, who was holding her phone, couldn’t believe her eyes and rubbed them, "Fuck, Little Uncle couldn’t have been hacked, could he?"

She stared at the cute cartoon monk on the avatar and a scene emerged in her mind: a long night, a handsome man pining for someone under the moonlight, and uncontrollably lifting up his clothes...

This image... damn, why does thinking about it make one’s nose bleed?

"As the saying goes, ’Why seek a single flower when there’s a world full of blossoms?’ My little uncle is so handsome, so charming, there are plenty of women throwing themselves at him. I’m waiting for you at Huang Ye; come on over, there are loads of girls here waiting for you to flirt with. Is it fun being alone?"

The other party replied almost without hesitation— No, I’m going to sleep now; don’t stay out too late, you should get home early.

Ning Zijin thought of something and suddenly kicked Ning Ziqi, who was lazily playing Candy Crush on the sofa, "What did you just say about the Yun Family?

Ning Ziqi, without even looking up, said, "Yun Shen’s mom has recognized a formal goddaughter, they’re throwing a banquet tomorrow night at the Huadu Hotel."

If the Yun Family was hosting a banquet, then that woman would definitely show up, right?

Ning Zijin curled her lips and swiftly tapped her slender fingers on the screen.

— I need a male companion for the Yun Family’s godparent recognition banquet tomorrow night. Little Uncle, would you do me the honor of accompanying me~

Upon seeing this message, the man was taken aback, then almost involuntarily sent back a single word.

— Okay.

Ning Zijin’s lips curled in triumph. Little Uncle was truly infatuated with that woman; otherwise, he’d never have attended such a banquet before. Not only would he not attend, but no one from the Ning Family would. But now, she had changed her mind.

Yun Shen has an unsettled score, and Bai Ran was seducing her little uncle; she definitely had to teach them a lesson tomorrow, otherwise her surname might as well be written backward.

At that moment, some commotion could be heard outside the door. Ning Zijin frowned unconsciously and yelled harshly, "Monkey, get your ass in here."

Soon, a rail-thin man ran in bowing and scraping, with an ingratiating smile, "Master Ning."

In Jiangzhou, the only woman who could earn the title of Master Ning was this oddball, Ning Zijin.

"What’s going on outside? Don’t you know that I, Master Ning, am here? If you don’t like managing things here, speak up. There are plenty of people eager to take your place."

Monkey hurriedly replied, "Master Ning, calm down. It’s just some blind runt causing trouble, not knowing about your renown. Please don’t get mad; I’ll go chase them off right now."

Ning Zijin kicked towards his rear, but Monkey dodged nimbly, hehe-ing with a laugh as he scampered out.

"Pathetic creature," Ning Zijin muttered. She glanced at her phone; without any new messages, she couldn’t help but sigh in disappointment.

While switching hands to play his game, Ning Ziqi spared her a glance and sneered, "Your feigned indifference trick is utterly useless. Who do you think Ye Feng is? The Shenghua Crown Prince, with so many entertainment companies under his command, and countless fair-skinned, beautiful women with long legs, each one desperate to climb into his bed. He could sleep with a different one every night and still not get through them in a year. He has probably already forgotten you, banished to some forgotten corner."

Ning Zijin kicked out, but Ning Ziqi, having anticipated it, dodged swiftly, avoiding the attack while effortlessly swiping twice. Listening to that demon-like music, Ning Zijin felt irked.

"Let me tell you, this afternoon I even saw news about Ye Feng having a secret meeting with a young model, but alas, I was too slow to screenshot it. By the time I wanted to check the news again, it had mysteriously disappeared. Here you are, wallowing in self-pity, hehe, while that man is cuddling with one girl in each arm. Ning Zijin, show me the power of Master Ning. Don’t be like your little uncle who, for one crooked tree, forsakes the entire forest."

"Shut your mouth," Ning Zijin shouted angrily, suddenly heading outside.

Ning Ziqi’s lips curled into a smirk. This woman was looking to vent her frustrations. As for those poor fools who bumped into her, God help them.

Those causing trouble tonight were a gang of kids ranging from seven to eight years old, none older than ten. Monkey recognized them—they were from the nearby orphanage, always up to petty thefts, and the police couldn’t handle them.

Monkey had nearly settled the matter, although it was clear these kids had come with a plan. Yet in front of these burly and well-trained men, they were clearly outmatched.

"A bunch of little brats, have your hairs even grown out yet? Trying to stir up trouble like adults, you wouldn’t even know how you died," Monkey clearly didn’t want to stoop to the kids’ level, his aim was to drive them out.

As Ning Zijin approached, Monkey hurriedly went over to explain the situation. Ning Zijin’s gaze swept over the children, eventually fixing on a little boy who was hanging his head low and appeared very calm.

"Lift your head."

The boy looked up, dark-skinned but with decent features. What was unpleasant, however, were his wolf-cub-like eyes. Ning Zijin couldn’t count how many times she’d been looked at with such eyes throughout her life, yet it was the first time she’d seen them in a child.

Her interest piqued, she smiled slightly, "Little brother, who sent you here? Just tell me, and you can come to Huadu Hotel whenever you want, on my tab. How about that?"

The boy scoffed coldly and spat on her face, "Bitch, if you’ve got the guts, then kill us."

Ning Zijin’s eyes narrowed, sending a coldness sweeping through the hall. She then laughed, pulling out a tissue and carelessly wiping her face.

"Feisty. I like that."

"You little rascal, daring to curse our Master Ning, you’re really asking for it," said Monkey, rolling up his sleeves as if preparing for a fight.

Ning Zijin shot him a glance, and Monkey immediately froze in place.

Ning Zijin slowly walked up to the boy, looking down into his eyes with a small curve of her lips, her delicate features making her appear as innocent as a high school student.

"Little brother, you should know that no one causes trouble on my turf. The person who sent you must know this rule very well. Just a few days ago, the Azure Dragon Gang’s underlings were just like you. Soon enough, they never got to see the sun again. Does he hold such a deep grudge against you? Why would he want to harm you like this?"

The boy wasn’t swayed, his bright black eyes fixed bravely on Ning Zijin’s, as he said firmly, "Don’t even think about driving a wedge between us. I, Yuesheng, would rather die than betray him."

Ning Zijin’s eyes narrowed slightly, "A smart child with loyalty. I’m beginning to like you more and more. Yuesheng? That’s a nice name."

Yuesheng stood tall and straight, with an air of defiance, standing like a spear.

"You can go," Ning Zijin suddenly said.

Yuesheng paused, expecting that this notorious woman would beat them up, but she let them off so easily. Yuesheng looked at her warily, which made Ning Zijin chuckle.

"Little brother, you and your band of children soldiers aren’t worth my bother. Go on, go on, come back some other time if you wish, just don’t make such foolish commotions again. You were lucky to run into me today; otherwise, you wouldn’t have left this place so easily."

Before leaving, Yuesheng looked back at her with a resounding voice, filled with unquestionable resolve.

"One day, he will become your most formidable opponent." With those words, he turned and left without looking back, the other children hurrying after him.

Ning Zijin shook her head with a wry smile, such a bunch of brats.

She glanced sideways at Monkey, "Send someone to follow them, and remember, don’t lower your guard just because they’re children."