148: How can my child take my surname?

When Ning Fengya heard that the child was to have the surname Qin, her reaction was intense; her expression changed instantly.

"Mom, I don't agree!"

"The child is mine; it must have the surname Ning!!"

Lin Du was speechless on the side.

They really are mother and daughter; each is more overbearing than the other.

If this child is really born, I should at least get half the credit, right?

You haven't even mentioned a word about my hard work!

Ning Fengya's refusal carried no weight with Qin Guanguan and was directly ignored.

"Ning Tianxiong, have you considered it?"

"Are you willing to trade a grandson to ensure the Ning Family's legacy survives?"

Ning Tianxiong frowned.

"Qin Guanguan, must you be like this?"

Qin Guanguan said playfully: "Besides this, what else do you think the Ning Family has that could attract me?"

"If you refuse, I will turn and leave right now!"

As she spoke, Qin Guanguan stood up from her seat.

Ning Tianxiong hurriedly waved his hand.

"Sit down."

"I agree!"

Seeing this, Ning Fengya became anxious.

Ning Tianxiong looked over and comforted her: "Fengya, even if the child has your mother's surname, it is still your child and a child of the Ning Family."

"If your mother doesn't help the Ning Family this time, we might not have the chance to sit here in the future, and the child might not have a future either."

"Consider this carefully!"

Ning Tianxiong's words struck a chord in Ning Fengya's heart, forcing her to calm down.

Ning Fengya knew that what Ning Tianxiong said made a lot of sense; she just didn't want to accept the outcome.

Ning Fengya had a strong personality, but she was neither stupid nor foolish.

The situation in Yunlong City was now complex and intricate. With the Year of Death One approaching, even with the cooperation of the three kingdoms, Rule the World would find it difficult to survive.

Qin Guanguan might very well become the Ning Family's only way out!

Ning Fengya took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and said nothing more...

Qin Guanguan elegantly flicked the ash from her cigarette.

"Ning Tianxiong!"

"Since you have agreed, let Fengya and Lin Du hurry up and get it done."

"My patience is very limited. Only when I see the child will I consider helping you!"

"There are 341 days left until the Year of Death One!"

It normally takes about 280 days for a woman to go from pregnancy to childbirth.

This meant that Ning Fengya and Lin Du only had 60 days left. If they couldn't finish within 60 days, Qin Guanguan's assistance would be gone...

Ning Tianxiong realized the severity of the situation.

Qin Guanguan was full of hatred for him now; if she didn't see the child within 341 days, she would truly wash her hands of the matter.

At the critical moment of life and death, Qin Guanguan might save the lives of Ning Fengya and the others, but she would definitely not help the Ning Family.

The conference room was quiet, with everyone lost in their own thoughts.

Qin Guanguan turned her head to look at Lin Du, who was sitting next to her, "son-in-law, looking at your expression, it seems you are not too happy about the child having my surname, Qin?"

Qin Guanguan's words attracted everyone's attention.

Lin Du didn't know where he found the courage, but he actually nodded in full view of everyone.

"Yes."

"I think the surname Lin sounds better!"

Whoosh—

This sentence made the members of the Ning Family furious.

Ning Tianxiong knitted his brows.

Ning Fengya suddenly raised her head, her beautiful eyes cold and piercing.

What audacity!!

Qin Guanguan smiled playfully: "I want this child because I intend to groom him as my successor."

"Could it be that you want my forces to have the surname Lin in the future?"

Whew!

Lin Du realized he had said the wrong thing.

Just now, in a moment of urgency, he had subconsciously blurted out his inner thoughts.

Looking at the murderous glares from Ning Tianxiong, Ning Fengya, and Ning Fengnian, Lin Du shivered and forced a smile onto his face.

"Mom, I was joking."

"How could my child have my surname?"

"He must have the surname Qin!!"

After he finished this sentence, the expressions of the Ning Family members softened slightly.

A strange smile appeared in Qin Guanguan's eyes, "It's not that I must have the child take my surname; I just need a qualified successor."

"If Fengya could become my successor, I wouldn't mind if the child had your surname, Lin."

"But right now, that won't do!"

Beside them.

Ning Fengnian heard these words and immediately felt a bit jealous.

In terms of succession, he should have been the first choice for Qin Guanguan's successor.

But now, he was actually inferior to an unborn child.

Ning Fengnian's expression darkened...

Ning Tianxiong gave Ning Fengya a look without changing his expression.

If Ning Fengya became Qin Guanguan's successor, all problems would be solved.

Not only that, but the Ning Family might even have a chance to swallow up Qin Guanguan's forces in the future!

Ning Tianxiong's small gesture did not escape Qin Guanguan's eyes.

Qin Guanguan said with a fake smile: "Ning Tianxiong, don't bother with these useless little gestures."

"To become my successor, one must pass my test!"

Qin Guanguan looked at Ning Fengya, her eyes showing clear disappointment.

"Everything I do is shady business. To take over from me, one must first have a ruthless and cold heart."

"I tested her just now, and Fengya is currently not suitable."

"On the contrary, Lin Du is more suitable!"

This time, the atmosphere in the conference room changed completely.

Lin Du once again became the focus of everyone's attention.

Qin Guanguan said meaningfully: "I am considering whether I should groom Lin Du as my successor."

Hearing this, Lin Du had the urge to cover his face and weep.

He even wanted to kneel down on both knees immediately and shout—

"Mom!"

"I want to take care of you in your old age!"

...

Ning Fengnian's face was as dark as water.

It was one thing to be inferior to Ning Fengya and an unborn child, but now, was he actually ranked lower than a useless Live-in Son-in-law?

Ning Fengnian could no longer sit still and "jumped" up from his seat.

"Mom, I don't agree!"

"Lin Du is just a useless Live-in Son-in-law; what right does he have to be your successor!!"

Qin Guanguan turned her head, her gaze falling on Ning Fengnian's face.

Her expression grew cold, and a terrifying air of hostility appeared between her brows.

"A useless Live-in Son-in-law?"

"If it weren't for this useless Live-in Son-in-law, your own sister would be dead by now!"

"Without this useless Live-in Son-in-law to have a child, would I be sitting here calmly negotiating terms with the Ning Family?"

Qin Guanguan completely ignored the pale-faced Ning Fengnian.

She continued coldly: "Ning Fengnian, you bear an undeniable responsibility for the Ning Family ending up in its current state!"

"In the Ning Family, you are the least qualified to criticize others!"

"It's time for you to take off your colored glasses!!"