Back To The 80s: President's Doted Wife

Chapter 1165: Chapter 1166: Old Master Cheng’s Stance

Cheng Yaozu stayed with Cheng Su and the others for a while, talked about their upcoming plans, and then left.

As soon as he left, Cheng Su couldn’t wait to pull Ning Ge aside and ask what he meant during dinner.

"Are you putting me on a pedestal? And exposing your own background." Cheng Su asked.

Ning Ge replied, "When interacting with people, you always have to present something worthwhile to get respect. Don’t think it’s too realistic or sharp, the world is bustling about for benefits; everyone is motivated by profit. That’s the way it is. It’s not against showing true feelings, but interests will make relationships more solid."

Cheng Su pressed her lips together; she understood this principle.

"Elevating you isn’t just to boost you up, but to use you as a bridge. Look, our Ning family gets to know the Cheng family because of you, and the same goes for them. Without you, we might have known each other eventually, but probably not as casually or familiarly as now," Ning Ge said. "In big families, interests drive everything. Even if the North and South don’t interfere with each other, once interests are involved, that no longer applies. Networking is something you can never have too much of, especially with such large establishments."

"Is your family also planning to expand south?" Cheng Su was somewhat curious.

"Not really, just creating more options, not putting all our eggs in one basket," Ning Ge replied.

Cheng Su gave an "oh" and said, "Thank you!"

Ning Ge raised an eyebrow.

"Actually, you also intend to back me, right?" Cheng Su wasn’t stupid. With Ning Ge’s words, it was as if telling the Cheng family that the old master of the Ning family held her in high regard.

And the Cheng family, knowing this, would naturally think more highly of her and be closer to her. Didn’t Cheng Yaoguang’s eyes warm up when looking at her?

"I think the old master genuinely likes you, so things will be easier," Ning Ge laughed and shifted the topic.

"What are you all talking about? Why do I never understand?" Ying Xiaoya was thoroughly confused.

Cheng Su giggled and said, "You’ve eaten too many prawns."

Ying Xiaoya’s face flushed, and she pounced to tickle Cheng Su.

Ning Ge watched from the side while pondering when to check things out at Shenglong.

Cheng Yaozu returned home and also told the old master about Ning Ge’s words.

"Dad, what do you think Ning Ge means? Has Shenglong blocked his way?" Cheng Yaozu asked.

"These are things for you young folks to handle. Why ask me?" Old Master Cheng replied while fiddling with a chessboard, not lifting his head.

Cheng Yaozu glanced at his younger brother and said, "If Ning Ge asks us for help, should we help or not?"

"That’s up to you," Old Master Cheng said.

"What do you mean?"

"Depends if you want to make good with the Ning family, if you want to move further," Old Master Cheng said flatly.

Cheng Yaozu almost cursed. Isn’t it obvious? The Ning family is influential, many want to connect with them but can’t. Their family is doing okay in the south, but in the north, everyone is striving. Even the eldest brother is only in his fifties.

But one cannot be complacent. Although the Cheng family is a big player in Guangcheng now, what about the next generation, or the generation after next?

For a family to grow strong, it can’t rely only on one or two generations. It needs the contributions of many generations. The foundation built by the ancestors, if not maintained, how long can it withstand challenges?

Old Master Cheng seemed not to give an opinion, but the Cheng Brothers knew that the old master had already stated his stance.