Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife
Chapter 525: The Eldest Brother’s Suspicion

Chapter 525: Chapter 525: The Eldest Brother’s Suspicion

Having just faced the imposing figure of Big Brother, Ning Ge felt the uncertainty and scrutiny in his gaze and his mind worked feverishly.

He pursed his lips, his face somber, and asked with great seriousness, "Big Brother, I heard all the conversation you just had with the Old Man. Tell me, is there some arrangement your organization has with Qi Taiguo? Are you going to demote him?"

So that was the issue.

The suspicion in Ning Gang’s eyes faded slightly as he said, "Why do you ask? What does this have to do with you?"

"Big Brother!" Ning Ge hurriedly stepped forward two paces and said, "I’m in partnership with Big Brother Qi and others in business, of course it’s related. If they are doing well, so do I, but if they are not, it will also affect me. In the eyes of outsiders, we are from the same country, we share glory and loss together, don’t we?"

Ning Gang walked to the mahogany cabinet and said, "Business is business, and matters are to be kept separate. Should we cover for Qi Taiguo if he has made a mistake?"

"So you’re saying, he’s really out of luck?" Ning Ge feigned fright.

Seeing this, Ning Gang’s scrutiny completely dissipated as he said, "Since you overheard, didn’t you get the full picture? It’s said that his contributions and mistakes on this mission cancel each other out."

Ning Ge sighed in relief and carefully asked, "Big Brother, you’re not lying to me, are you?"

"Why would I lie to you?" Ning Gang glared, then squinted his eyes, "You’re quite something, aren’t you? It hasn’t been long, and you’ve already bared your heart to Qi Taiguo and company! Have they been feeding you some kind of magic potion?"

"Big Brother, listen to what you’re saying. If a cat or dog stays too long with someone, they’ll grow attached, let alone us - the bond between our families runs deep." Ning Ge rolled his eyes dramatically and said, "Wouldn’t it be cold-hearted of me to remain indifferent if I heard something bad about him?"

Ning Gang’s lips curved into a sly smile, "So you’ve come to my study to look for some favorable news?"

Ning Ge made a sheepish expression and said, "I just wanted to see how you all determine his situation up here."

Ning Gang snorted.

After thinking for a moment, Ning Ge said, "Big Brother, is what you and the Old Man talked about true? That Zhang Zhongming is merely a scapegoat, and there’s a bigger Big Head who hasn’t been caught yet? Big Brother, who do you think it is?"

"These things are none of your business. Don’t ask too many questions, just focus on doing your business properly," Ning Gang reprimanded, frowning.

Ning Ge pouted and said, "What’s wrong with asking? I’m not going to talk about it to others. Big Brother, tell me who you think it is, and I’ll help you analyze whether they are loyal or traitorous."

"The military barracks today are not as simple as you think. They are intertwined with complex relations, many of which are tied to the older generation. These are all shadowy matters. From now on, do not speak of them, nor inquire about them, just honestly do your business," Ning Gang glanced at him dismissively and then took out from the cabinet the very file Ning Ge had been thinking about.

Inside Ning Ge’s chest, urgency brewed, but he was powerless, watching as Ning Gang extracted some document from the file and placed it into a document bag.

Seeing Ning Ge still standing there, Ning Gang couldn’t help but say, "What are you still standing around for? Didn’t you say you were tired?"

Ning Ge watched him wrap the string around the document bag, losing all motivation, and said, "I’ll be going then!"

As he turned to leave, he couldn’t resist looking back and asking, "Big Brother, as a military man, what is your purpose in serving?"

"Of course, it is to serve the people and to devote myself endlessly to the country," he replied.

"Then you would never do anything to harm the country, would you?" Ning Ge asked further.

"Nonsense," Ning Gang glared fiercely, "Of course not."

Only then did Ning Ge leave with a smile, oblivious to the utter bafflement and scrutiny on Ning Gang’s face.