CHAPTER 683: CHAPTER 683: SHE DOESN’T DESERVE TO BE MY DAUGHTER

The next day, Ji Yebai took Ning Xixi to the banquet venue.

The banquet was held at Canglan Hotel where Ning Jingshen reserved an entire floor, with numerous wealthy elites and celebrities from the business world coming and going.

Ji Yebai informed Ning Xixi of the information he had gathered, which angered the young lady so much that she clenched her fork meant for eating cake.

"Are that couple so crazy about money!"

Thinking about it infuriated her; this banquet was actually Ning Jingshen’s business networking meeting, as he was planning a major project.

Besides attracting investments from others, he himself needed a substantial amount of liquid funds. So, he set his sights on the inheritance Song Weiyang had left when she married him.

When Song Weiyang married him, although it wasn’t as extravagant as ancient bridal processions stretching ten miles, the Song Family still gave her what was due.

Apart from the shares in Ning Corporation that she had invested in herself, the Song Family also gave her several properties, operational rights of subsidiary companies, and shares in a number of publicly listed companies.

This money rightfully included Ning Xixi’s share, yet Ning Jingshen was planning to secretly liquidate these assets and invest them into a joint project with Lu Qinghe!

Ji Yebai patted Ning Xixi on the shoulder to comfort her, feeling a deep disdain for Ning Jingshen’s behavior.

He had some recollection of Song Weiyang, a gentle and graceful woman knowledgeable in etiquette, who although never cooked in the Song Family, was willing to cook soup for Ning Jingshen.

She truly loved Ning Jingshen, dedicating her youth to him, but unfortunately... it did not lead to everlasting happiness.

Human hearts are unpredictable indeed.

As the banquet officially started, Ning Jingshen, walking arm in arm with Lu Qinghe looking radiant, announced their project, quickly gathering a crowd interested in business discussions.

After discussing business, someone suddenly mentioned, "President Ning, I heard your daughter starred in a movie that’s about to be released soon. My kid saw the trailer and said your daughter turned out to be exceptionally beautiful!"

Hearing this, Ning Jingshen’s face darkened, "She’s just a showy actress, she does not deserve to be my daughter."

Not far away, Ning Xixi heard this remark, her face turning pale.

Ji Yebai frowned, his eyes carrying a trace of coolness.

Lu Qinghe deliberately exclaimed, "Oh, Ning, why are Xixi and Yebai here?"

Everyone’s gaze suddenly shifted towards Ning Xixi, filled with inquiry.

Ning Jingshen replied irritably, "What are you two doing here? Who allowed you to come?"

Lu Qinghe feigned concern, "Ning, don’t be angry. These two kids don’t understand, don’t stoop to their level."

However, hearing Lu Qinghe say this, the guests, being astute, could guess that Ning Xixi was not favored by the Ning Family.

Just then, exclamations erupted at the entrance, "Mr. Ji Qing!"

Ning Xixi was momentarily stunned, Huh? Why is Mr. Ji Qing here?

Looking towards the entrance, Ji Qing stood in a well-tailored suit, his demeanor as refreshing as a breeze under the bright moon, his gaze gentle, and the corners of his mouth slightly uplifted, he stopped in front of Ning Xixi, "Have you two eaten yet?"

Ning Xixi shook her head and couldn’t help asking, "Mr. Ji Qing, what brings you here?"

Ji Qing glanced casually at Ning Jingshen and smiled, "I came here for a charity auction for calligraphy and paintings. I heard you and Yebai were here, so I came to check on you."

When Ning Jingshen saw Ji Qing, it was as if fireworks ignited, feeling a vast green prairie over his head, he suddenly exploded in anger, "Ning Xixi, what exactly is your relationship with him!"