Chapter 71 Ningning's Background!
Chapter 71 Ningning's Background!
Jiang Ning has always been an orphan.
In my past life it was.
In this life too.
Jiang Ning didn't know why she was always the one no one wanted.
At that time.
She has no grandfather.
At only six or seven years old, she made the bridge arch her home. Every night, her favorite thing to do was lie on the bridge, look at the stars in the sky, and not understand why other children had parents but she didn't.
She also longs for the love of her parents.
She also wanted to wear a pretty little dress.
She wanted to eat it too.
She looked intimidating, all bared her teeth and brandished her claws, and none of the neighborhood kids dared to play with her.
But nobody knows.
Covered in sharp thorns, like a little devil, she would sometimes hide away and cry in the dead of night.
She cried so hard.
She cried herself to sleep against the bridge pier.
She saw her parents come looking for her. They hugged her while crying and apologized, saying that they had accidentally lost her for many years.
Although she couldn't see her parents' faces clearly, she was smiling happily.
From now on, she can have her own mom and dad, just like other children.
But as he laughed, he continued to laugh.
Then I woke up from the dream.
All that accompanied her was the cold bridge arch and the night wind.
She was discovered by an orphanage when she was eight years old.
She got her own name during her time at the welfare home.
Jiang Ning.
Jiang was chosen from among the Hundred Family Surnames.
The character "Ning" was given to her by the dean, representing joy and peace.
Later, due to her exceptional talent, she was selected to enter the junior class of a top research institute.
after that.
No one called her name anymore.
Everyone calls her Miss Jiang, Academician Jiang, Boss Jiang...
But in the quiet of the night, she would wonder who she really was, and whether someone in some corner of the world was looking for her.
.......
but.
She is luckier in this life than in the last.
In this life, she has a grandfather.
Every time she saw Grandpa Jiang, she felt especially warm.
She felt a sense of family affection from Grandpa Jiang that she had never experienced before.
Upon hearing Jiang Ning's answer, Yue Qianlan's heart sank.
I've known Jiang Ning for so long.
This was the first time she had ever seen Jiang Ning like this.
The Jiang Ning that Yue Qianlan knew was so powerful, powerful enough to calmly face so many thugs on his own.
But now.
She is so fragile.
So fragile that it seems as if it would shatter at the slightest touch.
"Ningning, I'm sorry, I didn't know..." Yue Qianlan grabbed Jiang Ning's hand, feeling extremely remorseful.
Why does she talk so much?
I should have known better than to ask about Jiang Ning's parents.
"It's nothing." Jiang Ning smiled and looked up, her dimples appearing shallow. "It's all in the past."
Seeing her smile, Yue Qianlan breathed a sigh of relief and then asked, "Ningning, have you ever thought about finding your parents?"
Yue Qianlan thought that Jiang Ning had a birthmark.
It should be easy to find.
"No." Jiang Ning shook her head.
"Why?" Yue Qianlan asked immediately.
Jiang Ning took a bite of the rabbit dessert. "When my grandfather found me, I was only about three months old and had been thrown into a ditch. According to my grandfather, when he saw me, I was covered in blood and he thought I was going to die. But I was tough and survived."
Yue Qianlan frowned slightly. "So, your parents abandoned you on purpose?"
A three-month-old baby can't walk on his own yet.
It's unlikely that he fell into the ditch on his own.
“I don’t know either.” Jiang Ning shook her head. “But there are no skirts in the school, and no baby boys in the abandoned baby tower. I often think, if I were a boy, would I still be abandoned?”
In fact, in her previous life, after achieving great success, Jiang Ning had looked for her family.
The moment she found her biological parents, she thought she would finally have a home.
But when she stepped into that house, she realized how terribly wrong she had been.
then.
The couple was 46 years old, but had an 8-year-old son.
To be precise, he was a spoiled prince who never lifted a finger.
The first time I met that couple.
The middle-aged woman took the eight-year-old prince's hand and said, "This is your younger brother. Your father and I are getting old, so your brother will have to rely on you from now on!"
After a thorough investigation, Jiang Ning learned that in addition to herself, she had four older sisters and two younger sisters.
But none of her four older sisters and two younger sisters were as lucky as her.
After her four older sisters and two younger sisters were abandoned one after another, they all left this world.
She was the only survivor.
It was at that time that Jiang Ning realized that there really are parents in this world who don't love their children.
This is the end.
My childhood dream was shattered!
My illusions about my parents were shattered.
and so.
After her rebirth, she never considered looking for her family again.
Her only thought was to take good care of Grandpa Jiang.
Taking the elderly around the world.
Provide for his care in his old age.
We'll see him to his death!
For Jiang Ning, having her grandfather is enough.
In the original owner's memories, Jiang Ning felt a kind of family affection she had never experienced before. It was a very special feeling that made her realize that in this world, there is more than just blood ties in family affection.
There is also kinship that goes beyond blood ties.
in fact.
Jiang Ning's current love for sweets and her preference for only drinking full-sugar milk tea stems from her childhood experiences.
Because I suffered too much when I was a child.
So when she grew up, she ate lots and lots of candy.
'No elegant dresses grace the school grounds, no baby boys dwell in the abandoned infant tower.'
These two sentences, though seemingly casual, deeply shocked Yue Qianlan.
This reminded Yue Qianlan of news she had seen before.
A couple abandoned their newborn daughter because they preferred sons to daughters. Twenty years later, their biological son developed uremia. They found their biological daughter again and used moral blackmail to force her to donate a kidney to their son.
When Yue Qianlan used to watch the news, she felt that those things were unreal and too far removed from her. How could anyone in this world bear to abandon their own child?
But now.
Her best friend had a similar experience.
Yue Qianlan held Jiang Ning's hand tightly, not even knowing how to comfort her. "Ningning, don't be sad. Although I don't know the real reason you were abandoned, if you weren't abandoned on purpose, they must have been looking for you all these years. With the internet for finding relatives so developed now, they will find you one day."
Jiang Ning nodded slightly, "Yes, let's let things take their course."
In this life, she will no longer actively pursue things that do not belong to her.
She wanted to live life to the fullest.
Yue Qianlan stood up, walked to Jiang Ning's side, and gave Jiang Ning a big hug. "Ningning, you still have me and Grandpa. From now on, my parents will be your parents too!"
"Okay!" A smile spread across Jiang Ning's face. In this life, she not only had her grandfather, but also her best friend. "Thank you, March."
Although it was Jiang Ning who cured Yue Qianlan.
But from a certain perspective, it was Yue Qianlan who healed Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning has always been used to being alone.
This is the first time I've realized that friendships between girls can be so beautiful, beyond work and experiments.
"What are you saying, Ningning? We're best buddies!"
Yue Qianlan continued the topic she hadn't finished, "Speaking of which, Ningning, why are you so optimistic about Jidong? Jidong almost went bankrupt because of Xie Huaijin. I heard that the new shareholders don't really understand games. Think about it, it's only been a little over a month, what kind of good game can they make?"
"And you know what? The number of pre-registrations for 'Above the Stars' has already exceeded ten million, while 'The Pinnacle of Splendor' has only exceeded one hundred thousand. It's being completely crushed by the Cheng Group. I think you shouldn't have any confidence in them."
More than ten million times.
One only takes 100,000 times.
How does this compare?
Unless it's a deity descended to earth.
Otherwise, no one could have salvaged the mess that Jidong was making.
"March, I'll tell you a secret."
"What secret?" Yue Qianlan asked curiously.
“I’m the new shareholder of Jidong,” Jiang Ningyu continued. “Therefore, I have confidence in my game.”
Yue Qianlan burst out laughing, "Hahaha! Ningning, you're such a joker."
Jiang Ning: "......"
Nobody believes the truth anymore!
--
After returning from the milk tea shop, Jiang Ning received a call from Wang Shengli.
Wang Shengli was a little nervous about the upcoming release of his new game.
"Ms. Jiang, everything is ready on the programming side. We're just waiting to release the game after midnight. Do you have any questions?"
"No problem," Jiang Ning said calmly. "Just release it according to the schedule."
“Okay.” After saying that, Wang Shengli continued, “By the way, the Cheng Group has invited a lot of celebrities to come and support them. Should we also temporarily bring a few celebrities over? Academician Chen said she can help.”
Academician Chen has a wide network of connections, and she knows many prominent figures. She is always ready to help Jiang Ning whenever she needs it.
Wang Shengli felt that cheering was quite important.
At the very least, the pre-sale status of Cheng's Group is much better than theirs.
Cheng's Group's new game "Above the Stars" has already received 1 million pre-registrations.
Their game "The Pinnacle of Splendor" has only just surpassed 10 pre-registrations, while Cheng's Group's games are about to exceed 20 million pre-registrations, and they may not even be able to surpass 2. This makes Wang Shengli very anxious.
"No need." Jiang Ning had just arrived home and said while changing her shoes, "As long as our game is fine, we can still turn the tide even without support!"
Wang Shengli was initially quite nervous, but after hearing Jiang Ning's words, he immediately relaxed. "Yes, Miss Jiang, you're right."
Jiang Ning is so amazing.
She will definitely be able to turn the tide despite the challenges.
After exchanging a few words with Wang Shengli, Jiang Ning hung up the phone.
As soon as she hung up the phone, Jiang Ning saw a familiar big fat cat on the sofa in the living room. She said in disbelief, "Xiao Bai?!"
"Meow meow meow~"
Jiang Ning walked over and picked up the big fat cat. Only after seeing the information on the collar around the big fat cat's neck could she be sure that the cat was really Xiaobai!
"It really is you! How did you get into my house?"
"Meow meow meow~"
Grandpa Jiang came out of the bedroom and saw Jiang Ning holding the cat. "Ningning, do you know this cat?"
"I know it. Its name is Xiaobai. It's my friend's pet."
Although Madam Shen had told her that Xiaobai was free-range and sometimes wouldn't come home for days.
But Jiang Ning didn't expect that Xiao Bai would find his home.
Grandpa Jiang laughed and said, "Hahaha, no wonder it stayed at our doorstep and wouldn't leave! It must have come by smelling the scent! This cat is so smart. It's strange, though. Your Grandpa Zhou and I couldn't even hold this big fat cat just now, but it's so well-behaved in your arms like a fake cat."
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "That's just Xiaobai's personality; he's a bit shy around strangers."
"I see," Grandpa Jiang nodded. "Ningning, the watermelon is cut up and kept in the refrigerator. Remember to eat it."
"Okay grandpa."
Jiang Ning was quite fond of the big, chubby cat, Xiao Bai. She picked it up and walked towards the kitchen, saying, "Since you're already here, why don't you sleep with me tonight? You can go back tomorrow, okay?"
"Meow meow!"
Yay! The cat is happy!
the other side.
Xue Kai and Wang Shengli were eating barbecue by the roadside.
Watching Wang Shengli hang up the phone, Xue Kai asked curiously, "What did Miss Jiang say?"
Wang Shengli took a skewer of grilled meat and said, "Miss Jiang said there's no need to find any support."
Xue Kai was taken aback. "Miss Jiang is so confident?"
He was becoming increasingly curious about the background of this Miss Jiang, whom he had never met before!
"Yes, because Miss Jiang has the means to do so."
Xue Kai picked up his beer and said, "Old Wang, I wish you great success with your new game launch! May you prosper!"
"Thank you."
"Jidong is about to go bankrupt, yet it's still so successful? That's laughable!" A mocking voice suddenly appeared in the air.
Xue Kai and Wang Shengli turned around at the same time and saw Li Lei and Zhang Haoxuan's mocking faces.
Li Lei and Wang Haoxuan were once partners at Jidong.
After Xie Huaijin left Jidong, the two disregarded their years of friendship, terminated their contract with Wang Shengli, and left Jidong together, joining the Cheng Group.
Now that the Cheng Group's new game is making great strides, the two are naturally extremely pleased with themselves.
Wang Shengli put down his wine glass. "It's not the last moment yet, Li Lei, Zhang Haoxuan, don't be too smug! You might hurt your back."
Did you strain your back?
Li Lei scoffed.
"Wang Shengli, stop daydreaming! Our Cheng Group's 'Above the Stars' is about to break 20 million pre-registrations, while yours is barely a pitiful 100,000, right? What makes you think you can compete with us? Just wait! You're about to face a terrible disaster and end up living under a bridge!"
My current excitement is no different from being trapped in a jar.
They can only wait to be crushed by the Cheng Group.
unless.
Can they really achieve 3A?
but......
is it possible?
For Ji Dong, this was practically impossible!
Li Lei and Zhang Haoxuan are extremely grateful to have left Jidong; otherwise, they would have been the ones in trouble.
“Mr. Li, you can’t say that. Mr. Wang has been a friend of ours for many years. How can we just stand by and watch him live under a bridge?” Zhang Haoxuan said in a fake tone. “It just so happens that my wife needs a driver to take my dog to and from pet school. After Jidong goes bankrupt, Mr. Wang will be a seasoned driver with many years of experience. His driving skills will definitely be very reliable. He can come and be my dog’s driver!”
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