Chapter 5 High Above, Out Of Reach

• "Dad!"
• Upon hearing this shout, Ning Tiance trembled uncontrollably. His gaze landed on the disheveled girl with a dog leash around her neck, lying on the ground. Only one thing caught his attention - her eyes, still shining.
• Boom!
• In that moment of eye contact, Ning Tiance felt as if he had discovered the brightest star in the world. Six years of military service had forged his unyielding character, but seeing the little girl shattered the most tender part of his heart. His defenses crumbled instantly.
• Ning Xiaoya raised her fair and delicate hand, wiped away her tears, and stared unwaveringly at Ning Tiance. She had never seen him before, yet she inexplicably felt a connection to him. She felt that he was her father.
• Ning Tiance couldn't stop trembling as he knelt down and gently embraced Ning Xiaoya in his large hands. Suddenly, he felt nervous, holding her tightly. It felt like he had received the warmest embrace in the whole world. His eyes, which had witnessed life and death, filled with bloodshot veins.
• "Can you...call me dad again?" Ning Tiance's voice trembled.
• "Dad... Daddy..." Ning Xiaoya whispered in his ear, hugging his neck tightly. Her sense of dependence overwhelmed him.
• They held each other for a long time, until Ning Tiance's hand brushed against the dog leash on Ning Xiaoya's body, a symbol of humiliation. A burning rage consumed him. Today, a tear from his daughter; tomorrow, the blood of ten thousand nobles!
• "Xiaoya, with dad by your side, no one will dare to bully you again!"
• "No, they won't!"
• Boom~
• Ning Tiance's hands trembled, and the iron chain shattered. His eyes turned extremely cold as he looked towards Lin Aoxue. A chilling intent filled the air.
• Tap, tap, tap~
• The sound of high heels striking the ground echoed clearly. Lin Aoxue took two steps back, a trace of astonishment flashing in her eyes when she met Ning Tiance's gaze. Deep within her heart, she felt an incomparable fear.
• Whether it was six years ago, when she seized power and took over the Ning family, or six years later, when she treated Ning Tiance's daughter like a dog, it was a capital offense. However, it was only a moment. Now, she was high above, the true master of the Ning Mansion. What fear did she have of a worthless person?
• Taking a step forward, Lin Aoxue's slender legs stood in front of Ning Tiance. Her beautiful figure was difficult to hide under the bright and shiny light veil, especially her slim waist that could be held with just one hand. Many people secretly desired to embrace this woman, but no one dared to.
• Lifting her proud chin, Lin Aoxue glanced at Ning Tiance. Today's gathering - how dare this man disrespect her in public? With a wave of her hand, the bodyguards behind her blocked the media from entering. The doors were closed.
• Standing tall and elegant in the center of the crowd, she exuded an empress-like aura that was both captivating and ruthless. Lin Aoxue relished the feeling of being the center of attention, with all eyes on her.
• "You dare to come back!" Lin Aoxue said coldly, her voice carrying a hint of threat.
• Did you see that? Now, she, Lin Aoxue, was on top. With immense wealth at her disposal and unparalleled power, she had orchestrated Ning Tiance's expulsion from the family lineage. He was no longer a member of the Ning family. In other words, he was a worthless stray dog.
• Ning Tiance reached out and gently touched Ning Xiaoya's cheek, saying, "Xiaoya, play with Uncle Baijing for a while. Daddy needs to take care of something, okay?"
• Reluctantly, Ning Xiaoya let go of Ning Tiance. He stood up, hands behind his back, radiating an overwhelming aura.
• "I am going back to my own home. Is there anything wrong with that?"