Spoiled by the CEO after amnesia!-Chapter 1186 - 1164: Punishment

Nie Yixiao’s eyes were also cold and icy, but he couldn’t let Ning Xiaochuan really kill Wu Huiyun in front of the reporters. After Wu Huiyun’s face turned red and her neck thickened from being choked, and Ning Xiaochuan had vented his anger enough, he finally raised his hand indifferently and gave a command.

The bodyguard understood immediately and stepped forward to pull Wu Huiyun away.

Nie Yixiao had the guards come in to help Ning Xiaochuan back, then glanced at the mother and daughter lying limply on the ground, instructing, "Send them to Lijing Mountain first."

The two guards, without a word, took the mother and daughter away.

His gaze shifted and fell on Liao Guodong: "Send him to the police station, charge him with attempted murder."

Attempted murder?

This was practically ruining himself! Would he not be out for ten or twenty years?

Liao Guodong’s eyes widened, but before he could plead, his mouth was stuffed, and he was lifted away by the guards.

The reporters exchanged a glance, just about to take their leave, when they heard the man’s cold and steady voice, clearly exuding the presence of the head of the family: "Stay."

The reporters jolted to a stop: "What does Young Master Nie want?"

He raised his chin and gave an order, calm yet not lacking authority: "Take off the recording equipment from the gentlemen and ladies."

The guards stepped forward, and in the reporters’ daze, all their equipment was taken away, only then did they react: "Young Master Nie, this—"

Nie Yixiao interrupted: "I will compensate double the original cost for the equipment you lost. Checks will be delivered to each of you tomorrow. As for today’s matter with the Ning Family, pretend it never happened. If I hear any rumors outside, I will resort to legal action."

This was the Ning Family’s scandal.

He didn’t care about Wu Huiyun’s reputation, but if it really got out, Ning Xiaochuan would be angered to death by the gossip.

A general, being played by a woman, raising another man’s daughter for twenty years, that kind of disgrace, no ordinary man could bear, let alone someone as high-ranking and powerful as Ning Xiaochuan.

So, it could only be resolved within the Ning Family.

The reporters gasped, their footage confiscated, what could they report now?

This Young Master Nie was blatantly using power to suppress them, forcing them to keep quiet.

However, how could they dare say more, surrounded as they were by several imposing guards watching them.

The reporters awkwardly turned and left under the stern gazes of the guards.

...

The warehouse, empty, became quiet.

Nie Yixiao cast a deep gaze at Qiao Yongyong, then turned and walked away.

Qiao Yongyong reacted, hurriedly chased up and grabbed his arm, pouting, "Honey, why didn’t you wait for me?"

He stopped, looking back at her from the depths of his eyes: "Such a big matter, kept under wraps. Any more secrets? Might as well spill them all at once."

She sensed his cold indifference and shivered, fearing he really was angry again—it had taken such effort to warm this iceberg, was she angering him again?

"I... I really didn’t mean to hide it from you. I discovered this secret accidentally... I was afraid it would shock Dad, so I didn’t dare say anything, I was planning to discuss it with you, but with what Duoduo pulled today, I didn’t have time..."

She really got anxious, a blush squeezing from her cheeks, nearly on the verge of tears.

She had already tricked Brother Yixiao once in Mexico, she didn’t want her image further ruined in his eyes.

He stared at her, then after several seconds, raised his hand towards her.

She was startled; uh-oh, was he so angry he’d hit her?

But even if he did, she’d accept it!

She indeed went too far this time, such a major scandal shouldn’t have been kept from him, she should’ve told him immediately.

Thinking this, she closed her eyes, took a deep breath, lifted her face to meet him, ready to receive his wrath at any moment.

But the expected sting on her cheek didn’t come; instead, she felt his slightly rough index finger hooking her forehead, knocking lightly but firmly.

It was like a teacher to a disobedient student.

Though there was a hint of punishment, it was also full of fondness.

She opened her eyes, rubbing her forehead, surprised: "Honey."

He gently stroked her chin, his expression calm and his tone very serious: "I thought there shouldn’t be secrets between a married couple. Next time, please be careful, Miss Qiao."

With that, he let his hand slide down and turned to stride out of the warehouse.

She stood there, not quite comprehending, but saw him glance sideways, his peripheral vision lingering softly: "Need me to carry you to the car?"

Overjoyed, she quickly ran over and hooked her arm through his, walking out of the warehouse.

*******

After the warehouse incident.

Wu Huiyun and Ning Duoduo were put under house arrest at Lijing Mountain, not allowed to leave.

Ning Xiaochuan came home and almost had another heart attack due to the shock.

Fortunately, it wasn’t serious; after a few days’ rest, he recovered but took leave to recuperate at home.

Most of the Ning Family’s business and some external industries were fully managed by Nie Yixiao.

With such a major event happening at home, Qiao Yongyong also took a few days off from the magazine. With Brother Yixiao handling the outside, she managed the inside, staying at home to keep Ning Xiaochuan company, giving him more support and comfort, so his mood could improve slightly.

Regarding Wu Huiyun and her daughter, Ning Xiaochuan no longer mentioned or asked about them, as if they no longer existed in his life.

Qiao Yongyong knew Ning Xiaochuan was deeply hurt and heartbroken, as he had treated Ning Duoduo as his own daughter for over twenty years and had had a relationship with Wu Huiyun for just as long. To punish these two heavily, he couldn’t quite bring himself to do it, but forgiving them was also impossible.

Nie Yixiao, seeing Ning Xiaochuan’s heart utterly broken and his complete abandonment of Wu Huiyun and Ning Duoduo, said nothing, but temporarily arranged for guards to keep a close watch on the mother and daughter at Lijing Mountain.

The Ning Family’s servants had also vaguely heard about Wu Huiyun and her daughter. After the initial shock, they quietly gossiped for a while and then dared not say more.

******

Afternoon.

Qiao Yongyong chatted with Ning Xiaochuan after his meal.

Coincidentally, Nie Yixiao returned early today and came to Ning Xiaochuan’s bedroom to keep him company for a while.

With his son and daughter-in-law by his side, Ning Xiaochuan’s mood greatly improved, temporarily forgetting unhappy people and events, and he talked more.

Qiao Yongyong smiled sweetly: "Dad’s health has recovered quite well these days. In a few more days, you can cancel your leave and return to the office."

Ning Xiaochuan looked at her meaningfully: "If I could, I’d like to retire. Unfortunately, it’s lonely at home. You two are busy; one with school, the other with the company and Ning Family’s business. No one to accompany me."

"Dad’s still so young, another thirty years of work wouldn’t be an issue, why retire now? But if you really feel too tired and want to retire, that’s fine, you have Aunt Xia and others at home, no way you’d be lonely. Brother Yixiao and I can come home earlier every day, and if that doesn’t work, I’ll get you a pet dog from the kennel. What breed do you like—a Golden Retriever, Samoyed, or Corgi?" Qiao Yongyong held Ning Xiaochuan’s arm affectionately.