Chapter 2190 World Famous Paintings

Thousands of years ago, humans bravely left the embrace of the Blue Planet and embarked on a journey full of unknowns and challenges, heading towards the vast Galaxy of Hope. In this unfamiliar galaxy, they discovered a planet called Morning Star and decided to settle there.

The environment of Venus is completely unfamiliar to humans, and the future is uncertain. This uncertainty sweeps through the minds of everyone who arrives on Venus like a storm, leaving them feeling unprecedented panic and anxiety. However, it is precisely in this difficult situation that humanity demonstrates an astonishing spirit of unity.

Even those who normally clash with each other and consider each other sworn enemies put aside their prejudices and work together. They face unknown challenges together, support each other, and become trustworthy partners.

As time passed, humanity gradually gained a foothold on Venus, and life became increasingly stable. However, new problems quietly emerged. The distribution of resources became an unavoidable problem, as resources were limited and could not be distributed equally to everyone.

Some people with ulterior motives took advantage of the situation to sow discord, exploiting people's desire for resources and pursuit of fairness to incite various discontents and conflicts. Under the influence of these people with ulterior motives, the human race on the Morning Star gradually split apart again.

Eventually, two major powers emerged on Venus: China and the United States. These two nations, like the days before humanity left the Blue Planet, were in opposition, refusing to yield to each other. The Ning family, meanwhile, emerged from this turbulent era, beginning to demonstrate its unique influence.

After thousands of years of trials and tribulations, the Ning family has become more than just the founding fathers who helped China gain a firm foothold on the Morning Star. They have also been the backbone of China, consistently supporting and protecting it throughout this long era. Because of this, the Ning family's position in China is particularly special, and its importance is self-evident.

The Chinese government's attention to the Ning family was beyond imagination, even going so far as to allocate a large area in the center of Yancheng specifically for the Ning family, naming it the Ningfu District. Even Li Tiandao's Li family had never enjoyed such generous treatment. This move fully demonstrated the Ning family's significant influence in China.

However, despite the Ningfu District's considerable size, accommodating a large family that had thrived for millennia still posed a significant pressure. Therefore, approximately a century ago, the then head of the Ning family, after careful consideration, resolutely decided to divide the family. After all, the Ningfu District's carrying capacity was limited and could not meet the housing needs of the entire family.

To address this problem, the Ning family decided to disperse some of their members to other regions of China, while also sending some to the planets controlled by the Ning family. This would not only alleviate the population pressure in the Ningfu area, but also allow the family members to grow and develop in a wider world.

Young and middle-aged people have left their homes and embarked on the road to development outside, carrying dreams and hopes to explore the wider world. Meanwhile, the elderly, the weak, the sick, the disabled, and the pregnant have stayed in Ningfu District, where medical care, education, and living conditions are more superior, to enjoy their old age or thrive.

Ye Ye deeply admired the Ning family's approach, believing it to be a very wise decision. In his memory, some feudal families on Blue Star were always self-contained, preferring to remain in their own little world as local tyrants for their entire lives rather than interact with the outside world. This closed-door policy would ultimately lead to their destruction.

However, how could Ye Ye know so much about the Ning family? The answer to all this would have to be asked from the old man in front of him.

"That's the general situation. I don't think you're too lazy to understand the complicated details."

Ning Ba spoke with a relaxed expression, as if these things were nothing out of the ordinary for him. He held a pair of delicate scissors in his hand and was trimming the potted plant in front of him.

"Crack!"

With a crisp sound, Ning Ba's scissors cut off a small piece of excess branches and leaves. His movements were skillful and elegant, and it was obvious that he had a deep understanding of gardening.

Ye Ye stood beside Ning Ba, quietly watching him trim the potted plants, a look of understanding on his face. He could sense that this old man had a deep understanding of the Ning family and didn't seem to mind telling him about these things.

“You are really knowledgeable.”

Ye Ye couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. This wasn't a deliberate compliment, but rather he truly felt that this old man, who claimed to be a servant of the Ning family, was indeed knowledgeable and had given him a deeper understanding of the Ning family.

However, Ye Ye's doubts remained. He was well aware of the sensitivity of these matters. Even Aunt Wu was so secretive about them. After all, the Ning family was a prominent and prestigious family in this area, and some of these matters might involve family privacy or other sensitive issues. Yet, this old man had so easily told him all these things. Wasn't he worried that the Ning family would cause trouble for him?

About ten minutes ago, Ye Ye and Wu Yuan's conversation was suddenly interrupted. Ning Ba took the initiative to speak up, saying that he could answer Ye Ye's questions.

Seeing this scene, Wu Yuan immediately became uneasy. She knew what Ning Ba's move meant, but she didn't dare to openly stop him. After a lot of internal struggle, she finally decided to leave first, claiming to be unwell, using the excuse of needing to rest, but in reality, she wanted to escape this embarrassing situation. So, she hurriedly stood up and fled the room like a frightened rabbit, leaving Ye Ye and Ning Ba alone in the room.

Wu Yuan hadn't actually left very far. She was like an invisible person, quietly hiding aside, observing every move in the room. She prayed silently in her heart, hoping that everything would develop as they had planned in advance, and that no unexpected situation would occur, causing things to get out of control.

However, reality is always unexpected. Those two people didn't seem to be the type to stay quiet, especially Ning Ba, who was obviously impatient. Seeing that no one else was there to interrupt them, he couldn't wait to grab Ye Ye and walked out the door without saying a word.

Ye Ye seemed quite interested in Ning Ba's proposal and followed him out of the room without hesitation. As they walked, Ning Ba excitedly told Ye Ye that he would take him on a tour of the Ning family and help him answer some of his questions.

And just like that, a jaw-dropping scene unfolded. The old patriarch of the Ning family, dressed in the attire of a Ning family servant, led a completely unfamiliar person as they leisurely strolled through the core area of ​​the Ning family compound. They glanced at the garden on the left, then at the pavilions and towers on the right, occasionally pausing to trim the flowers and plants along the roadside. They looked like tourists visiting the area.

Wu Yuan stood in the distance, watching all this unfold, nearly suffocating. She could never have imagined things would turn out this way. What was she supposed to do? She was terrified, afraid of being discovered, so she quickly turned and hurried away, ready to report the situation to Ning Xiangtong.

"Haha, I'm not a very learned person!"

Ning Ba said to Ye Ye with a smile.

"It's just that I'm older now and have experienced more, so naturally I know more. Compared to the young people today, I'm far behind!"

Hearing Ye Ye's words, Ning Ba's mouth corners slightly raised, revealing a faint smile. He shook his head slightly, as if he was a little surprised by Ye Ye's question.

"Come to think of it, after chatting for so long, I still don't know your name."

There was a hint of curiosity in Ning Ba's voice, and his eyes fell on Ye Ye, as if expecting an answer.

Ye Ye couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He realized that he had indeed been a little careless just now. He said quickly.

"My name is Ye Ye, Ye of leaf, Ye of night."

Ning Ba's smile remained unchanged after hearing this, but a hint of doubt appeared in his eyes. He looked at Ye Ye thoughtfully, as if pondering something.

"Oh...your last name is Ye..."

Ning Ba spoke slowly, his voice revealing a sense of deep thought. His eyes wandered over Ye Ye, as if trying to find some clues about his family background from his appearance or words and deeds.

Ye Ye noticed Ning Ba's reaction and couldn't help but feel confused. He didn't understand why Ning Ba had such a reaction after hearing his last name. Did Ning Ba have any special feelings towards people with the last name Ye?

Ning Ba continued to ponder, searching his mind for information about the Ye family in Qimingxing and the outstanding young people with the surname Ye. However, after some thought, he found that although there were many people with the surname Ye in China, there didn't seem to be any particularly famous families or individuals.

Ye Ye watched Ning Ba lost in thought, feeling increasingly speechless. He began to wonder if Ning Ba had some prejudice against his surname, or if he had other reasons for doubting his identity.

"Old man?"

Ye Ye looked at Ning Ba, and seeing that he still said nothing, his curiosity grew stronger, and he couldn't help but shout again.

To be honest, after just strolling around, Ye Ye had become quite interested in Ning Ba's identity. There was no doubt that Ning Ba couldn't be just an ordinary servant. After all, every place they had just walked through was the core area of ​​the Ning family mansion. They even strolled around the entrance to the main house, which was only accessible to the head of the family and his direct blood relatives.

How could a stranger like him, who had just arrived at the Ning family for the first time, be able to peek into a place like this? However, what surprised Ye Ye the most was that even though they were wandering around so recklessly, no one came to drive them away, not even a trace of disturbance.

Several times, Ye Ye saw people wearing the Ning family's standard robes approaching them from afar. These people were obviously the core members of the Ning family. When they saw Ye Ye, a stranger, they frowned and seemed ready to come over to inquire about the situation. However, when their eyes fell on Ning Ba, their faces instantly turned extremely ugly, and then, as if they had seen something terrifying, they turned around and slipped away silently...

Not only that, the servants and maids of the Ning family also stood far away, avoiding him as if he were the plague. They seemed to be doing their work nonchalantly, but Ye Ye could keenly sense that their attention was actually always focused on him. At this moment, he felt like a giant panda in the zoo, being watched by everyone, and this feeling made him a little uncomfortable.

"Hmm? Oh, I was distracted. By the way, what did you want to ask just now? Keep asking. I, an old man, will tell you everything I know. Hehe."

Just when Ye Ye was daydreaming, Ning Ba was suddenly called by him, and he came back to his senses as if awakened from a dream. He turned his head to look at Ye Ye, with that cheerful smile still on his face.

Seeing that the other party did not take the initiative to introduce his identity, Ye Ye shrugged his shoulders and thought to himself: "Forget it, if you don't want to ask, then don't ask. This is fine." So, he decided not to ask any further. After all, everyone has their own privacy and secrets, and maybe the other party has something unspeakable.

However, Ye Ye was completely oblivious to all this, completely unaware that he was the center of everyone's attention. The feeling of being watched wasn't actually due to him being as popular as a giant panda, but rather something else... After all, even a giant panda wouldn't be as rare as he was in the eyes of the Ning family!

In a pavilion not far away, due to its high terrain, one can take in the surrounding scenery. Standing in the pavilion, looking out slightly, one can clearly see Ye Ye and Ning Ba standing in front of a row of potted plants, chatting and laughing.

Sitting in the pavilion were Ning Dan and a middle-aged man of about fifty. Both of them were staring intently at the two figures in the distance, their eyes slightly lost in thought, as if they were captivated by the scene before them.

Ning Dan's eyes were fixed on Ye Ye in the distance, as if she could see through him something unknown. Her lips trembled slightly, but her throat seemed to be blocked by something, and she couldn't make a sound.

"Dad...what on earth is going on here..."

Ning Dan finally found her voice, which echoed in the air with a hint of fear and confusion.

Ning's father's expression was also somewhat solemn. He looked at his daughter and shook his head helplessly.

"You ask me...who should I ask..."

His tone revealed a sense of powerlessness, and he seemed to be very confused about the situation.

Ning Dan's brow furrowed tightly, various possible explanations flashing through her mind, but none of them made sense. She took a deep breath and tried to calm herself down.

"No matter what, the goodwill has been shown, and the feud between you and him should be resolved..."

Father Ning spoke slowly, his eyes falling on his daughter, revealing a hint of concern.

Ning Dan nodded. She knew her father was right. After all, they had already expressed their goodwill to Ye Ye, and perhaps this could resolve the conflict between them.

"During the assessment tomorrow, if necessary, you can give up the noun and help him while ensuring your own safety."

Father Ning added one last sentence. His voice was soft, but it carried an unquestionable firmness.

Ning Dan was silent for a moment, then nodded again. She understood what her father meant. Although doing so might affect her test scores, helping Ye Ye seemed to be the right choice in this situation.