Chapter 398


    “No!” Nan Chen turned down his grandfather.


    “If you don’t agree, I won’t allow you to make the trip. Have I not made myself clear? That’s the only


    viable n we have for now. We’ll get Nan Xing to take over your position because we need someone


    reliable to oversee the entire operation and ensure everyone’s safety. If Nan Xing is the one hiding in


    the dark, do you think he’s able to keep you safe from any harm? This is the only way to resolve the


    issue in Vietnam while keeping both of you safe!” Nan Zhengde insisted.


    “No, Grandpa! Please don’t force me to repeat myself one more time!” Nan Chen made himself clear.


    Simrly, Nan Zhengde showed no signs of giving in. “If you’re not willing to listen to me, none of you


    are allowed to make the trip to Vietnam! We can’t afford to put any one of you at stake! This is too


    much of a cost to bear! After all, the project in Vietnam is merely a project. You don’t need to put your


    life at stake for a mere project.”


    “Grandpa, I have made countless business trips abroad previously. This is merely another ordinary


    business trip.”


    “It’s not the same! Someone else is in charge of the itinerary of the entire trip! You don’t get a say at all!


    Either you get Nan Xing to take over your position, or none of you gets to make the trip!”


    Nan Chen was aware of his grandfather’s temperament. Things would turn out to be messy if he


    refused to give in to his grandfather’s suggestion.


    Although he had taken over the role of leading Nanshi Corporation, Nan Zhengde still wielded great


    influence in the corporation.


    Since Nan Zhengde was aware of the possible risk associated with this trip, Nan Chen wouldn’t get to


    make the trip if he didn’t acquire his grandfather’s consent.


    “Fine. I’ll make the necessary arrangements to execute the n.” Nan Chen finally gave in to his


    grandfather’s suggestion.


    His grandfather was surprised; he didn’t expect his grandson would adhere to his suggestion.


    Hence, he had his fair share of doubts and stared at Nan Chen in the eyes to ensure he hadn’t been


    hearing things.


    Nan Chen nodded once again to assure his grandfather, “You heard me right, Grandpa. I will have Nan


    Xing take over my role.”


    “You’re not lying to me, are you?”


    “I’m not lying, Grandpa,” Nan Chen nodded and reassured his grandfather.


    Feeling a sense of relief, Nan Zhengde finally nodded in return.


    “I’ll have to leave now and make the necessary arrangement, Grandpa.”


    “Okay. I want you to send Nan Xing over once he has disguised as you. I want to see if he’s able to


    execute the task because I’m afraid there’s a huge difference in terms of temperament between the two


    of you. We can’t afford to have the n head south,” Nan Zhengde expressed his concerns.


    “Alright, Grandpa.” Nan Chen took note of his grandfather’s instruction before heading out of the room.


    Once he got out of the study room, he called Nan Xing and found out he had been working hardtely.


    He didn’t spend his time fooling around with his friends because he spent most of his time in the office


    lately.


    After all, he had promised Nan Chen he would bear the consequences as the person in charge of the


    project.


    Immediately after he received Nan Chen’s call and the instruction to return home, Nan Xing made his


    way back to Commoner Residence.


    He reached home within a few minutes because Nanshi Corporation Headquarters was merely a short


    distance away from Commoner Residence.


    Nan Chen told him the n that had been devised by their grandfather. The moment Nan Xing figured


    out the details of the entire n, he agreed without any hesitation, “That’s a great idea! Grandpa has


    come up with a brilliant n!”


    Initially, Nan Chen thought Nan Xing would feel dejected, yet he seemed to have been overly paranoid


    because his brother wasn’t against the n at all.


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    “Are you mad? This is so unfair to you. We’re literally going to put your life at stake!” Nan Chen asked


    calmly.


    “What are you talking about, Chen? Why would I be mad when it’s the most viable n we have for


    now? I’ll take over your role while you keep an eye out on me in the dark! It’s a wless n!”


    “The reason we have to resort to such an extreme countermeasure is because of the possible risk


    associated with the trip,” Nan Chen exined.


    “I have faith in you. You have always been an observant man. As long as you’re around to keep an eye


    on me, I’m sure I will be safe. Therefore, this trip is none other than another business trip.” Nan Xing


    reassured his brother.


    In return, Nan Chen tapped on Nan Xing’s shoulder and said, “Thanks for having faith in me.”


    Nan Xing stared at Nan Chen as he orated, “Are you serious, Chen? Why are you thanking me when


    I’m the one who has been relying on you all along? We’re brothers, right? Didn’t Grandpa want me to


    drop by his room? I’ll head over and put on one of your monochromic outfits before heading over. Even


    though I’m don’t look asmanding as you, I’m pretty sure others won’t be able to tell us apart if I


    keep a straight face in front of them. However, what should I do if I have to make certain decisions on


    your behalf? I don’t think I have the capability to handle any corporate issues.”


    “You don’t need to make the decision on my behalf because I won’t allow you to take over my role.”


    “What are you talking about?”


    “I’ll be heading over to meet Grandpa, pretending as though I’m you.”


    “Are you serious?”


    “I’ll tell him I’m Nan Xing and ask him if I have done a great job, ying pretend to be you. I’m pretty


    sure he will be surprised in a pleasant manner.”


    “Excuse me? Since you’re literally portraying yourself, there’s no reason you can’t deceive him, but are


    you sure you want to deceive Grandpa?” Nan Xing wondered.


    “Let’s consider this a white lie. It’s gonna be fine as long as we’re able to sort out the issue in Vietnam.


    Nothing else matters as long as we achieve our goal.”


    “No, I’m not going to allow you to put yourself at stake! I have faith in you, Chen! I’m sure you can keep


    me safe! I mean it! I’m not displeased at all because I’m willing to be part of the n Grandpa has


    come up with!” Nan Xing repeated himself.


    “It’s going to be fine. I want to be in charge because I have to keep an eye on Ouyang Duo. I can’t wait


    to figure out the thing he’s up to. If you’re the one by his side, I’m afraid you won’t be able to figure out


    the n he has in store for us. Apart from that, if he changes his mind out of the blue, I’ll be able to act


    ordingly. I don’t think you’re capable of dealing with him, right?”


    Nan Xing turned the idea in his mind and found his brother’s words made sense.


    “However…”


    “Don’t worry. I have everything under control. It’s perfectly fine for Grandpa to be cautious since he’s


    getting older, but we should move out of ourfort zone and engage ourselves in risky activities since


    we’re still young.”


    “Chen, I still think Grandpa is right! The Nan family can’t do without you, but the family can always


    move on without me…”


    “Shut up! I don’t want to hear another statement of sorts from you in the future! None of us are allowed


    to be sacrificed for the sake of our family! We’re equally important as part of the family!”


    “Alright, Chen…”


    “I have told you this, and I’m going to repeat myself for onest time! Since you’re the person in charge


    of the project, you need to think of a proper solution to jumpstart the project once everything is sorted


    out. I want you to keep your mouth shut and devise aprehensive contingency n for the project!”


    “I—”


    “Just shut up and do as I have said!”


    “I—”


    Nan Xing was about to rebut, but Nan Chen put his index finger on his lips, signaling his brother to


    keep his mouth shut.


    Consequently, Nan Xing stopped defying his brother’s words.


    After Nan Chen had everything prepared for the trip, things took another drastic turn of events; Ouyang


    Duo apologized and told Nan Chen they wouldn’t have to make the trip to Vietnam anymore.


    He said Mr. Huang had made himself clear; there wasn’t anything they could do to turn the table


    anymore.


    Initially, those from the Nan family had gotten their hopes high, yet the entire operation was brought to


    a halt again. In other words, they were back to square one.


    Nan Chen wasn’t surprised by the seemingly shocking news because he was aware it would take more


    than a visit to resolve the issue in Vietnam.


    Nevertheless, he was frustrated. Nan Chen felt as though Ouyang Duo had been wasting his time


    deliberately since thetter could easily get in touch with Mr. Huang.


    Although their trip to Vietnam had been canceled, Ouyang Duo told Nan Chen he had another proposal


    to resolve the issue they had encountered in Vietnam.


    Nan Chen asked him the details of his proposal, yet Ouyang Duo insisted on telling him in person.


    Their uing session would be held in a restaurant as they intended to talk about the proposal over


    the meal.


    Ouyang Duo requested Nan Chen to pick up Ouyang Qing on his behalf. He told him it had been some


    time since hest had dinner with his daughter.


    Nan Chen had a hunch Ouyang Duo would reveal his ulterior motive soon.


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