"You're not quite right there. The family's choice of a successor isn't based on age anymore, but on merit. Doesn't the Ning Family have a third young master who just returned home? As the former Young Marshal of Dragon City, he might still have a significant chance."
"You're talking about Ning Fan, right? I heard some rumors that Ning Qiankun is very pleased with his youngest son, praising both his cultivation and his way of handling matters."
"So this third young master has an even greater chance, huh? I'll make sure to toast him properly when he shows up."
"You bootlicker, don't overdo it. Wait until the tide is clear before you start sucking up."
"Yeah, if you suck up to the wrong person and Ning Qiankun changes his mind, you'll be in big trouble for the rest of your life, and it might even bring disaster to the family."
"Hey, people strive for the top while water flows to the bottom; is it my fault?"
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