Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 661: The Disappearance of Zhao Jiaqi

Chapter 661: Chapter 661: The Disappearance of Zhao Jiaqi

Three months had passed since the great battle.

Jiangning was still the same old Jiangning.

The only thing still under urgent construction was Beishan Park, which had not yet been repaired.

It should be fully restored in a few more months.

Ning Mengyao stood on the top floor of the Ning Group’s office building, overlooking the bustling city below.

In these three months, she had never smiled; she went home immediately after dealing with work at the company every day.

The employees at the company were also puzzled about why the normally strong and capable Ning Mengyao had suddenly become so languid.

And why had she delegated so much of the president’s authority to several vice-presidents?

However, today she did not rush back home but stood there, thoughtfully watching the sunset.

Zhao Jiaqi had left a long time ago and had not returned, nor had she seen the expert Jiaqi was supposed to find.

Ning Mengyao had also thought that perhaps Jiaqi had simply made up an excuse to leave.

But eventually, she still held out hope.

"President, why didn’t you go home today?"

The secretary knocked and entered, rarely finding Ning Mengyao staying at the company all day.

"I’ve dealt with things at home, so I stayed a bit longer today to catch up on the company’s progress. What has everyone been concerned about lately?"

Ning Mengyao snapped out of her reverie and flicked her hair back.

Actually, today was Xu Zhi Rou’s day off to take care of Lin Fan, so she had simply given the two some alone time.

Even though Lin Fan still couldn’t speak, at least Xu Zhi Rou could talk.

"Of course, everyone’s concerned about Mr. Ning’s health. Behind the scenes, they’re all saying that Mr. Ning has been acting out of character lately. They wonder if you might be pregnant, as it’s been several months, and it still hasn’t been announced. Everyone wants to share in the joy."

The secretary walked up to Ning Mengyao with a smile, "If you are indeed pregnant, should I sign up for a class to learn how to be a good new mother?"

"Do moms really need to be taught? Isn’t that instinctive, what is there to learn?"

Ning Mengyao was taken aback and instinctively retorted.

"Of course you need to learn, and there’s quite a lot to learn, too. After all, raising an outstanding baby is not so easy; you have to start from prenatal education to get ahead."

The secretary’s words made Ning Mengyao inadvertently pout, "Prenatal education! Learning from the womb, oh my goodness, what fun is there in life then. It’d be better not to come into this world at all. But you all don’t have to speculate; I’m not pregnant. Otherwise, how could I possibly be walking around in high heels? Everyone should focus and work hard."

"Okay, I was just saying that a career-oriented strong woman like Mr. Ning wouldn’t choose to marry and have children at this time. The Ning Group is getting better and better. This is really the time to fight. However, there have been rumors recently that a previous director of the Ning Group had it very tough. His collaborative project was halted midway for being against regulations, and it was demolished overnight. Now, their bank loans have also been suspended, and their houses and cars have been seized."

The secretary’s gossip drew a slight smile from Ning Mengyao.

"That’s the retribution for the wicked; they chose to separate from the group. Whatever happens to them is none of my business. Don’t bring up their news to me anymore. I will have no dealings with them!"

"Actually, they came looking for you a few days ago, but you weren’t here. I then instructed the security guards that these two people are absolutely not allowed within the company premises!"

The secretary then boldly shared his proactive measure.

"You clever devil, were you worried about interfering with my family matters, afraid I would scold you? Rest assured, they have long been unrelated to the Ning Family; you did very well this time."

Ning Mengyao rarely showed a gratified smile, though it was fleeting, it was still a rare fluctuation in three months.

After chatting for a while longer, the sky had already darkened.

She then stood up, picked up her bag, and walked out of the office.

Upon reaching the basement, just as she was driving out of the underground parking lot, two people lunged at her from the side.

"Screech!"

Fortunately, Ning Mengyao reacted quickly and slammed on the brakes.

She managed to avoid a car accident, and she could now see clearly that the shabbily dressed men were none other than Ning Bingcai and Ning Ruofeng.

"Meng Yao... I’ve been waiting for you..."

Having not seen him for several months, Ning Bingcai’s complexion was particularly terrible.

The cheeks that used to be plump had now caved in.

As for Ning Ruofeng, he looked even skinnier, skin and bones.

The two father and son, with their heads hanging low, now looked like stray dogs.

"Haven’t seen you for a few days, and you’ve taken up scamming?"

Ning Mengyao, with the car window down, looked at the two father and son with morbid interest.

The more arrogant they had been in the past, the more wretched they were now.

"Meng Yao, I am your uncle... But these dog-backing bullies... they actually won’t let me return to the company..."

Ning Bingcai immediately put on a woeful face and began to complain.

"Mr. Ning Bingcai, please watch your words. My security guards are dedicated to their duties. If someone is not part of our company, they naturally can’t just enter, since the Ning Group is not a charity center. It can’t take care of your meals. If you’re begging, it’s better to stay further away from here."

Ning Mengyao was no longer the pushover she had been years ago.

Her expression was serious, but her words were full of disdain.

"Cousin... you can’t speak like this... You can’t write ’Ning’ twice in one stroke, we are all family..."

Ning Ruofeng next to him, with a mournful face, immediately played the sentiment card.

"Indeed, you can’t write two ’Ning’ characters with one stroke, but you can’t even write one ’Ning’ with a stroke, so you’d better read more books, stop wasting your energy on women. Also, there are cameras here, don’t accuse me of scamming, please take your dirty hands off my car."

Ning Mengyao watched the father and son’s performance from beginning to end without ever getting out of the car, her expression indifferent.

"Cousin, don’t be so heartless... No matter what, we are still family!"

Ning Ruofeng, not giving up, still stood on the moral high ground.

"Sorry, ever since the two of you separated from me, we have been two distinct families, and even the kind that would prefer never to see each other again, so either go back where you came from now, or I will call security."

Ning Mengyao took out her phone, her face cold.

"Meng Yao... every mistake is my fault as the elder... I was deluded before, please forgive me... I’m really at my wits’ end now... You can’t just watch me, an old man, end up sleeping on the streets... What about I sell you that land at half the price!"

Ning Bingcai was now riddled with debts, and his only piece of undeveloped land was a complete mess.

It was utterly stuck in his hands, unresponsive whether he called heaven or earth.

"Don’t even talk about half price, I won’t take it for half a penny."

Ning Mengyao snorted coldly: "Even though that land is worthless, it’s best used to bury the likes of you two!"