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"Nope."

Shen Payan answered Ning Xi's question almost without hesitation.

"My parents are both in small businesses, and there are only a few people that are qualified to stay in the city. They can't become soldiers without any connections."

This simple explanation dispelled Ning Xi's doubts.

Ning Xi could vaguely see the disappointment in Shen Peian's eyes, and guessed that Shen Peian wanted to join the army, so she tried to comfort him.

"It doesn't matter, as long as I can protect the star elm, it will be enough."

"Right."

Shen Pei An agreed but didn't say anything more.

Tuk, tuk, tuk …

The assistant knocked on the door and said.

"Madam, it's Chairman Xia's call!"

When Ning Xi heard this, she frowned slightly. Why would Xiahou Yong call her at this time? Wasn't he supposed to be in a meeting?

After sending Shen Peian off, Ning Xi then gave Xiahou Yong a call.

Just as he picked up the call, a thunderous rage came from the other end of the line.

"I will trouble you to take care of your own daughter, don't let Xia Xingyu always embarrass me!"

Ning Xi's frown deepened. Xiahou Yong had never been so angry with her before.

She lightly stroked her forehead, her voice somewhat cold.

"Xingyu is also your daughter, don't you think you're being too biased?"

When Xiahou Yong finished shouting, his anger had already subsided. However, when he heard Ning Xi's voice, which sounded quite responsible, his mood turned sour.

"Ask your daughter what happened to Little Shadow when she bullied her in school. Am I biased, or are you the mother of all people? "

"Skipping class, hitting classmates. Ning Xi, just get used to her!"

When Xiahou Yong said this, he immediately hung up the phone. The moment he heard the three words, Xia Xingyu, he immediately became angry.

Secretary Zhang received another call from the school. He nervously knocked on Xiahou Yong's office door.

"Chairman, the school is asking the young miss if she is really going to withdraw from the school?"

"Retreat!" How many times do I have to repeat myself? "

Xiahou Yong slammed the document in his hand against the door, he was beyond furious.

Ning Xi finished her call with a heavy heart. It seemed that Xiahou Yong couldn't hold her daughter any longer.

When they went downstairs, Xia Xingyu was studying a book on the law, which made Ning Xi curious.

"You're studying for a business school. Why are you looking at these things?"

Ning Xi sat beside Xia Xingyu, and when she glanced at the contents in the book, her heart couldn't help but tighten.

Because she could clearly see a few words, "Smuggling and selling drugs!"

"No, I was just bored and wanted to take a look."

Xia Xingyu disapproved. There was no need for her to be so vigilant in front of Ning Xi.

But Ning Xi's reaction was really big. She hurriedly took the book from Xia Xingyu's hands and said.

"Hurry up and stop reading. Reading your major's book is the proper thing to do!"

Xia Xingyu quickly snatched the book back and looked at Ning Xi with a serious expression, as if he had a reason.

"Oh, Mother! Business laws are not separated, it seems like these are all very necessary. "

Xia Xingyu knew what Ning Xi was worried about. She was afraid that Xiahou Yong would cause trouble for her if he read the book.

"Child, why are you getting more and more disobedient? Did you beat someone up at school today? What do you think about not going to school these few days? "

Seeing that Ning Xi was a little upset, Xia Xingyu could only obediently pass the book over.

"Mom, it's not that I'm disobedient, it's just that I don't want to be bullied anymore. Beating people at school is also because there are people who are biting my tongue. Why should I tolerate them? I've tolerated enough!"

As Xia Xingyu spoke, his nose turned sour and he felt very wronged.

How could Ning Xi not know the suffering of Xia Xingyu? She patted his head and consoled him.

"Beating someone up isn't right. Your temper was soft before, so your mother was worried. But now, you've suddenly become so forceful. Mom is even more worried!"

When Xia Xingyu heard Ning Xi's words, she suddenly laughed, and all the grievances in her heart were swept away. She looked at Ning Xi as if she was swearing.

"Mom, I was too weak in the past. Don't worry, in the future, I definitely won't let anyone hurt us."

What she said was very true. Ning Xi's heart was slightly moved. This child seemed to have grown up.

When Xiahou Yong returned, he saw Xia Xingyu and his face immediately darkened. He threw the notice to withdraw to the table and said in a stern voice.

"Don't plan on going to school in the future. Since you hate your classmates so much, you should stay at the company and help out!"

"What?"

Ning Xi couldn't believe her as she picked up the notice. What she was most afraid of was Xia Xingyu going to work at the Imperial Group. That kind of dangerous place, where would Xia Xingyu be staying?

Before Ning Xi even finished reading the notice, Xia Xingyu had already opened her mouth and agreed.

"Alright, I'll listen to dad."

"Nonsense!" You are only eighteen years old, how can you not go to school? "

Ning Xi glared at Xia Xingyu before shifting her gaze to Xiahou Yong. She didn't have a good temper toward men either.

"It was you who told the school to open, wasn't it? Without your permission, who would have the audacity to dismiss your daughter, Xiahou Yong? "

"That's right, it's me! If she doesn't want to go, she might as well not go. "

It just so happened that Xiahou Yong needed to nurture a "talent" so that he could continue his great work.

Ning Xi couldn't argue with them, so she sighed and went upstairs.

After a moment's thought, she called for Shen Peian.

"Madam."

Shen Peian respectfully called out, probably guessing that Ning Xi's visit to her was about Xia Xingyu's school.

"Take the star elm away! The empire is not a place she can stay! "

"…"

He had never thought that Ning Xi would make such a request.

"Eldest Miss will not come with me."

Shen Peian was sure.

Although he also wanted to take Xia Xingyu far away from this calamity that was destined to erupt, he couldn't go against Xia Xingyu's wishes.

When Ning Xi heard this, she paused for a moment before speaking.

"In short, she can't go to work at the Imperial Group. I will talk to her. As long as you can guarantee that you will treat her well and marry her, I can be at ease."

Shen Peian was stunned. Marry Xia Xingyu?

That seemed a little too sudden, but it wasn't unacceptable.

"Alright."

He agreed. After a few seconds of hesitation, he agreed.

If he had not thought of this, he would not have thought of it so easily.

Ning Xi could tell that Shen Pei An really wanted to be together with Xia Xingyu, but what about that kid?

"Xingyu is still young, you guys have plenty of time to get along. If you treat her badly, I won't forgive you."

Ning Xi's words were threatening, but it had no effect on Shen Peian.

Once he decided on someone, he would definitely spoil her and not let that person suffer even the slightest bit.

But he still answered Ning Xi's question.

Shen Peian said, "I will take my life for Xia Xingyu."