si-mexico Chapter 478: Transformed into a Rebel Son (3)
Chapter 478: Transformed into a Rebel Son (3)
Ning Ning walked out slowly with a book in her hand. "What's the matter? I'm reviewing my lessons."
"Bah, you still have the nerve to say that you are studying. We finally used the Sun family's connections to allow you to study at Jinxiu Academy. What a great opportunity. You actually fought with your classmates and said you wanted to quit the academy. Who did you discuss this with?! You are so arrogant and rebellious. Pack your things right now, apologize to your classmates, and then go to the academy to admit your mistake!"
"I won't go. Wang Hao and his friends keep saying that I'm the son of a merchant, calling me lowly, and asking me to give them all my money. They have the nerve to call themselves my classmates?! Sun Xiu led them to bully me, and squeezed benefits from me to please Wang Hao. How can such people be considered my relatives?! The teacher there is indeed talented, but no one listens to his lectures. It's a mess, and I can't even hear what he is saying. What's there to miss about such an academy?"
"You, you evil creature!"
Ning Yuan was so angry that he was shaking. "There are so many people in the academy, why don't others complain, but you have so many complaints? Didn't I tell you that the strong never complain about the environment--"
Ning Ning spread her hands, "I am a weak person, so I have to complain about the environment, okay? The strong don't have to complain about the environment, because they are the ones who ruined the environment, but I not only have to complain about the environment, I also have to complain about the strong! The divisions of scholars, farmers, merchants and artisans there are stricter than those outside the academy. Tell me how I can change that environment! Besides, the academy I attended before was not bad. Although my classmates didn't come from such high-ranking families, we all got along well with each other and were all sincere in learning. As long as I study hard there for a few years, I won't have to worry about not being able to learn. Why do you have to force me to go to Jinxiu Academy to curry favor with the powerful!"
"You, you, you rebellious son!"
Ning Yuan felt that these words were unheard of, and he didn't know how to fight back for a moment. Seeing that he was useless, Sun Yan hurriedly stepped in, "Ning'er, you can't talk to the master like this. The master spent so much money for you to study in Jinxiu Academy, and even my family had to do a lot of favors, but when you got there, not only did you not make friends with your classmates, but you fought with them. How can we afford to offend the people there? Take Wang Hao for example, his sister is in favor with King Liang, how can you offend such a person!"
"Prince Liang is a man of pleasure and lust. I don't know how many lovers he has had over the years. How long can his sister enjoy his favor?! Besides, I didn't provoke him. He was the one who brought people to beat me. Oh, it was Sun Xiu who led him here. If I don't fight back, am I going to let him beat me up? After all, I don't have the thick skin of Sun Xiu to fawn on Wang Hao like a dog."
"You, this, Master, listen to what Ning Ge'er said!"
"You, you beast!"
Ning Ning, "No matter what you say, I won't go to Jinxiu Academy. Rather than suffer in such a dirty place, I'd rather study at home."
Having said that, Ning Ning returned to the study, closed the door, and ignored them even though they were arguing at the top of their lungs outside.
In fact, as long as Ning Ning toughens his attitude, he will find that Ning Yuan has no way to deal with him.
After all, he only has Ning Ning as his son. If Ning Ning really makes a mistake, who would he pass on the family business to if he wants to revive it?
Moreover, after listening to Ning Ning's words, he also began to doubt Sun Xiu's character. Sun Yan also saw this and hurriedly complained to him, "Master, I am really going to die unjustly. Because of Ning'er's matter, I have to listen to my sister-in-law's complaints. Ning'er also hates me here. Who am I doing this for? I also asked Xiu'er about what happened that day. He said that he was helping Ning to introduce Wang Hao, but Wang Hao was a rebellious person and his words were not pleasant to hear. Ning did not give in to him, so the two of them had an argument, and Xiu'er had nothing to do with it. Xiu'er grew up under our care. The child has always been polite and sensible, as you know. He is going to marry Xia'er, so how could he offend Xia'er's biological brother."
"Well, I was wrong about you. You are thoughtful."
Ning Yuan felt that what she said made sense. Although Sun Yan was not young anymore, she had maintained herself well. Even though she was crying like a pear blossom in the rain, she still looked quite pitiful. Ning Yuan couldn't help but soften his heart, "Alas, An Ning is still a little rash, but he is my only son, so I can only teach him more. Fortunately, he has some insight. Wang Hao's sister has indeed fallen out of favor. I heard that she was too arrogant when she was in favor, and was immediately taught a lesson by Princess Liang after she fell out of favor. Wang Hao wanted to go to his sister to complain, but unfortunately he couldn't even get into the palace."
He smiled somewhat smugly.
Sun Yan was stunned for a moment, then forced a smile, "That's great, otherwise I'd be worried about how we would deal with the Wang family. But don't blame me for being harsh, Ning'er's temper really needs to be tempered. We were lucky this time, but if we really offend some noble in the future, what will we do?"
Ning Yuan was touched by her words and stopped smiling, "You are right."
The Ning family does good business. Although they are quite low-key, people who are familiar with them know that they are quite wealthy.
As a businessman, Ning Yuan always felt uneasy because of his low status.
But then again, after Ning Ning came back from the academy, he really studied hard at home, and his writing was getting better and better. Ning Yuan was satisfied, and although he still didn't say a word to him, he no longer blamed him.
Upon seeing this, Sun Yan suggested that Sun Xiu and Ning Xia should get married.
"My grandmother is not in good health. If something happens to her, Xiu'er is the eldest grandson and has to observe mourning. A girl's youth cannot be wasted, so it is better to arrange their marriage as soon as possible. Maybe with the happy event, the old lady's health will also improve."
"Well, what you said makes sense. You have also shown the dowry list to the Sun family in private. We are both satisfied, so let them come to propose marriage."
"My sister-in-law is very satisfied with Xia'er. I will let her know and ask her to come and propose marriage tomorrow."
That night, Ning Xia cried until her eyes were red and swollen. She knocked on Ning Ning's door and said, "Brother, please help me speak again. I don't want to marry Sun Xiu. Every time I see him, he says some gossip to me and his eyes are very unkind. I heard that he even helped others fight with brother in the academy, which means that he doesn't take our family seriously at all. I really don't understand why Dad wants me to marry such a person!"
"Our good stepmother is very good at persuading others to do things right. But it doesn't matter. I will talk to Sun Xiu tomorrow and he will definitely not let you marry him."
"Really?"
Ning Xia asked nervously.
She had said the same thing to Ning Ning before. Ning Ning also didn't think highly of Sun Xiu, so she went to talk to Ning Yuan about it, but was scolded back by Ning Yuan.
So Ning Xia couldn't believe it. As an elder brother, Ning Ning loved her very much. But when Ning Yuan mentioned the family business and responsibilities, Ning Ning was speechless.