The Female Cannon Fodder With Boundless Merits
Chapter 645 - 649: DINK Family (12)

Chapter 645: Chapter 649: DINK Family (12)

Knowing the reason, after Ning Zhiyuan’s cousin left, whenever someone visited, Ms. Liao, who was holding back her anger, would speak out before the other party had a chance to open their mouth.

A statue for Buddha, a breath of air for men.

She simply wanted those influence-peddling people to see that her family was doing fine, that Zhiyuan’s company was doing fine, too.

They truly didn’t lack their little bit.

Ning Zhiyuan hesitated for a moment, wanting to say something, but ultimately he remained silent, tacitly consenting to his mother’s approach.

Although the consequence was that the already grave condition of his company worsened with new trials and tribulations.

Without their biggest client, business at Ning Zhiyuan’s company plummeted, and on top of that, there was a lot of small accounts receivable that couldn’t be collected.

Despite this, he managed to return all the liquid funds his mother had borrowed within three days.

The once grand company kept shrinking, with Ning Zhiyuan’s heart bleeding at each contraction.

Two decades of hard work had been half destroyed in a single disaster; those with weak hearts could have fainted immediately.

Yet, he still didn’t mention this situation to his elderly parents at home.

They were both so old, it wasn’t fit for them to worry too much.

However, the good news was that the much-reduced company had finally broken free from the recent series of turmoil and gradually stabilized.

But whether in terms of scale or profit, it was absolutely incomparable to before.

It could only be said to be struggling at the passable line of moderate prosperity.

The way of business can change in the blink of an eye.

One second, you might still be a multimillionaire; the next, a penniless beggar.

Ning Zhiyuan could only console himself that he was still better than many, above average among ordinary folks.

For him now, he was still the goal many people strived and struggled to achieve.

But if he didn’t think so, what else could he do, force himself to death?

After the streak of misfortunes had subsided, both Ms. Liao and Ning Zhiyuan urgently needed some good news to counter the recent streak of bad luck.

Ms. Liao, a bit superstitious, looked around with widened eyes, summoning all her might to find her son a good wife that would bring luck to her husband.

But regarding this, she kept it to herself, she hadn’t even told her own son.

Another series of matchmaking arrangements followed.

At most, there would be three or four different mealtime meetings in a single day.

Even young people would be exhausted by this barrage, let alone Ning Zhiyuan who wasn’t young anymore.

Even a well-maintained body could collapse in an instant.

After another mealtime meeting, Ning Zhiyuan went home and got diarrhea.

The problem was, it wasn’t just a one or two-time occurrence.

After taking medicine, by the third day it still hadn’t improved, he was so depleted that no trace of the middle-aged, refined, and attractive uncle could be seen, appearing simply as a messed up old man.

After going to the toilet in the morning and casually catching his reflection in the mirror, Ning Zhiyuan himself was dumbfounded.

Touching his face in shock, he felt the crow’s feet at the corner of his eyes, the white hair at his temples, the deepening nasolabial folds.

He anxiously retrieved his phone, flipping through the album for a photo from half a year ago; the man in the photo seemed like he was from another generation compared to the one he just saw in the mirror.

It was that exaggerated.

A tinge of regret began to surface in Ning Zhiyuan’s heart.

But this feeling of loss, even he himself hadn’t fully realized it before it quickly burrowed deep into his heart.

Time waits for no one...

Ning Zhiyuan could only sad-smile at this reflection, recalling his plans, he unavoidably quickly made new arrangements for himself.

After returning from the hospital, he wouldn’t be picky anymore, any decent one would do; suddenly he felt disheartened.

After all, his ultimate goal was merely to have a child.

Gurgle gurgle...

His stomach made noises once again.

He didn’t want to think about it anymore, damn it, he needed to use the restroom again.

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Huaxi Hospital, the city’s finest private hospital.

Ning Zhiyuan, including the Ning Family parents, had their annual health check-ups done here.

Great service, excellent medical environment, and correspondingly, the exorbitant fees.

He hadn’t realized it before, but now...

Looking at the billing statement in his hand, Ning Zhiyuan felt for the first time that the costs here were incredibly expensive.

Although he could afford it, his circumstances had changed, and so had his mindset. In any case, he couldn’t help but feel it wasn’t worth the high fees.

Since the lab orders had already been made, Ning Zhiyuan just wanted to get it over with quickly.

As Ning Zhiyuan’s mind wandered, his gaze unintentionally caught sight of someone, and he suddenly stopped in his tracks.

Not far away, a familiar figure commanded all his attention.

Having not seen her for over half a year, Su Li was not only devoid of any signs of haggardness but seemed even more radiant and vibrant.

Her youthful energy shone from within, making it even more difficult to guess her real age.

His ex-wife seemed to grow younger and more beautiful, almost blindingly so.

As for himself, Ning Zhiyuan suddenly felt dirty and unworthy. The reflection on the glass heightened this feeling.

All he wanted was to find a hole to crawl into and hide from her.

To any uninformed observer seeing the two of them together, it would be harsh to say, but they might mistake them for father and daughter.

And yet just six months ago, they were the couple everyone envied.

Apart from that, Ning Zhiyuan also harbored plenty of displeasure.

He had thought, with years of marriage behind them, his ex-wife might at least pine and grieve for a while.

But the truth... was embarrassingly different.

Without saying it, seeing Su Li’s current state, it wasn’t hard to imagine how well she had been doing lately.

During that moment of hesitation, Ning Zhiyuan wanted to dodge her but wasn’t quick enough and Su Li caught him.

Turning his head, he faced the familiar acquaintance. Considering how forthright she had been back then, Su Li couldn’t just ignore him.

Smiling, Su Li cheerfully called out to Ning Zhiyuan.

The two acted like they were good friends who had always had a positive relationship.

Su Li said, "Zhiyuan, you’re here too..."

"Ah, yes."

The glances occasionally cast their way by those around them made Ning Zhiyuan feel indescribably embarrassed.

After all, two people with such a striking difference in appearance standing together tend to invite speculation.

Su Li casually glanced at her ex-husband, her smile growing even brighter.

She exchanged pleasantries with a peculiar tone, "What have you been busy with lately... you’ve changed... so much..."

Although Su Li didn’t spell it out, her expressions and gestures conveyed all manner of unspeakable things.

This was even more uncomfortable than if Su Li had directly mocked him.

Ning Zhiyuan didn’t even know what to say.

He had not felt such emotions for many years.

As if oblivious to the unpleasant expression on Ning Zhiyuan’s face, Su Li was even more excited as she pulled out her phone, "Let me show you some of the places I’ve been to recently..."

"Those places are just so beautiful."