“Lunlun, you need to go with Pok…go with him. He can treat your sickness, and we will get to play again.” Ning Ran said in a gentle voice.
“No!”
“Be obedient. Let’s go, or else your head will hurt tomorrow, as if you have knocked against a rock. The pain will cause put you in so much pain that you can’t even eat or sleep!” Ning Ran advised continuously.
Zheng Lunlun touched his own head, not knowing what to do.
“Come on, you are going to go with him on a plane, and will reach there in no time. Once you have completed the treatment, you can then play with Erbao and Dabao.” Ning Ran said.
Zheng Lunlun still hesitated.
“If you do not go through the treatment, a worm this long is going to live in your brain.” Ning Ran picked up a chopstick.
“This worm is going to grow, and grow. If you do not have it removed, it will continue to grow, and your brain will – BOOM! – Explode!” Ning Ran had no choice but to threaten him.
This has truly frightened Zheng Lunlun, who was protecting his head with his two hands.
“Let’s go now. You will be fine once we have the worm removed.” Ning Ran was relieved that her tactic worked.
Nan Chen cannot help but frowned after witnessing the scary tactic that this woman used. Was she always so evil??
There was one second Nan Chen almost believed the words Ning Ran said, and started imaging a worm of a chopstick’s length growing in the brain. It was just terrifying!
“Alright.” Zheng Lunlun was finally convinced.
Nan Chen heaved a sigh of relief. In this world, it seems like evil women called the shots.
It is ridiculous to think that Zheng Lunlun actually believed her words.
All the inner thoughts aside, Nan Chen was glad that Zheng Lunlun was willing to leave with him.
“Mum, I’m leaving.” Zheng Lunlun was reluctant to leave Ning Ran.
Ning Ran was torn between laughing and crying, “Let’s get moving. I hope the next time I see you; you will not call me your mum again! I have had enough of this!”
“Bye, mum!” Zheng Lunlun waved goodbye.
Ning Ran sighed and said, “Goodbye. Get going now.”
“I want to send uncle off.” Dabao said.
Ning Ran paused for a moment. Okay, you may do so!
Even a child knows to do so. It may seem disrespectful if I do not send them off!
They went to the top of the building, while waiting for the flight to take off.
“Safe trip, uncle.” Dabao waved goodbye.
Nan Chen, who was walking towards the airplane, turned around and hugged Dabao, “See you tomorrow!”
He then hugged Erbao, “Do not eat too much. You might upset your stomach.”
Erbao was embarrassed, “I did not eat a lot okay!”
Seeing their adorable faces put a smile on his face. These two babies are definitely capable of lifting his spirit.
When he turned around and looked at Ning Ran, his poker face reappeared. He then looked at Nan Xing, and waved at him.
No matter how he disliked the woman, Nan Chen would always stay a gentleman.
The plane took off and flew into the night sky.
Ning Ran and the rest returned to the restaurant. She felt like having a drink.
She had gone through a lot of pressure and it was time for her to relax a little.
Moreover, just by thinking of her children’s custody battle back in the Flower City made her even more uncomfortable. A drink at that time would help.
Nan Xing was pleased when he heard the Ning Ran wanted to drink. He immediately got the waiter to serve the most expensive red wine.
“You deserve this; it must be difficult for you, after years of raising these kids. Cheers!” Nan Xing raised his glass.
“Of course it’s difficult. I do not want to accept your toast.” Ning Ran said.
“Then what should I say instead?”
“You should stand by my side and never let the children leave me. They are my life.” Ning Ran became agitated when someone brought this topic up.
“I understand, really. I am not going to fight against you. The children are yours.” Nan Xing said sincerely.
“Then why didn’t you support me just now?”
“That’s my brother, and you know him. You can only win him over with intelligence, not by force! No one in the Flower City is his match. If we made him our enemy, we will be in a disadvantage!”
Ning Ran frowned. What intelligence, what nonsense is this!
“If I cannot offend him, does that mean I will have to give you guys my children?” Ning Ran asked.
“What is wrong with that? Our house is spacious, has many rooms for them to choose from. And if you decide to move in as well, wouldn’t you be closer to the kids too? My house is definitely a much better choice compared to yours!” Nan Xing said in agitation.
“Me? Moving in your house?”
“Yes, if you marry me and become my wife, it is only natural for you to move into my house! And you will be the lady of the house. Do you know how many people in the Flower City would die to marry into the Nan family?”
Ning Ran knew what he said was true.
The Nan family was on the crest of a wave, the wealthiest family in Jiangcheng.
Marrying into the Nan family was equivalent to getting their hands onto a mountain of golds.
Luo Fei did not marry into the Nan family, but still enjoyed all the glory as a girlfriend to a member of the family. Imagine the benefits of being married into the family!
But Ning Ran refused. She did not want to do so.
It would have been a lie if I say I do not want to lead a luxurious life.
Ning Ran was aware that the more she gets after marrying into the family, the greater responsibility she will have to bear.
She cannot imagine what she would encounter in the future, but Ning Ran knew, it would be disastrous.
Above all, she did not like the boastful man in front on her. He might be a handsome and rich young master, but she just doesn’t like him.
After all, marrying someone is the decision of a lifetime. I can compromise on other matters, but not this.
“So do you agree?”
Ning Ran kept quiet, and Nan Xing thought she was open to the idea.
“No. I’m not marrying you.” Ning Ran remained firm with her answer.
Nan Xing let out a cry, “But why? Do we have to go through this again, after everything I’ve said? This is ridiculous!”
Ning Ran took a sip of wine from her glass, “Nope, you are not the man I want to marry.”
“Then who?” Nan Xing asked cautiously.
Ning Ran shook her head, “I don’t know!”
“But marrying me is the only solution to your problem. Once you come into the family, you will be able to spend time with your kids, avoid conflict with my brother, and everything will sort out by itself once you become a part of us”
Ning Ran could tell that Nan Xing was truly sincere.
But she was not ready, and she clearly knew it would not be a smooth path to undertake.
“Am I not good enough for you?” Nan Xing refused to give in.
“You’re good – handsome, rich, come from a respectable family etc. Your only flaw is that you’re boastful and frivolous.” Ning Ran said.
“No human is perfect. And I’m not frivolous, this is me being lively!” Nan Xing defended himself.
“Yes!” Erbao finally found an opportunity to interrupt their conversation.
Nan Xing and Ning Ran stunned for a moment. They totally forgot the two children sitting beside them!
It did not seem appropriate to discuss this matter in front of the children, but they were both mature enough to understand and handle the situation.
Erbao had always liked Nan Xing, whereas Dabao preferred Nan Chen. Ning Ran was well aware of this.
“I’m not saying you’re not good. My decision not to marry you has nothing to do with you being good or bad. Just like this bottle of red wine. It may cost several millions, but it is worthless to people who don’t drink them.” Ning Ran said while swirling the wine glass.
Nan Xing did not seem to quite understand, “Fine. Looks like I’ll just have to cultivate your interest, so that you will accept me as the wine that suits your taste.”
