Chapter 409


    “I see. I understand now. Let me get someone to get to the bottom of this.”


    Although old Nan Zhengde’s heart was filled with suspicion, his voice did not flinch as he called out to


    his butler, Chai Hua, and motioned to him to investigate the matter.


    Chai Hua obeyed and went to the corner to make a phone call.


    “The children like Ouyang Qing, so I allow her to take them out to y. I’m sorry for the problem


    caused by that.” The Old Master did not want the situation to be even more awkward, hence he


    spoke tactfully.


    “My daughter also likes the two children, hence they are close to each other. Since they’ll be a family in


    the future, it’ll be good to let them interact more often. It’s just that the public security of Flower City is


    not good, leading to the children being bullied. Thankfully, my daughter Qing was there to make sure


    the children were not wronged, thus leading to the trouble,” Feng Jialing narrated with gusto,


    emphasizing Ouyang Qing’s contribution.


    Upon hearing the one-sided narration, Feng Wan who was sitting beside could not bear to listen


    anymore. “Weren’t there bodyguards assigned? Who would dare to pick on the children of the Nan


    family? We are already doing the world a favor by not picking on anyone. The fact that they were


    harassed in Flower City meant that someone dared to go against the Nans!”


    The words from her mouth sounded arrogant, yet rang the truth!


    With the dominant influence of the Nan family in Flower City, what were the possibilities of anyone


    picking on them?


    In fact, old Nan Zhengde agreed whole-heartedly with these words. But since he was the patriarch of


    the family, he had to keep up his stoic appearance and had to hold back from agreeing with the


    statement.


    But Feng Wan did not care as much, hence her sudden outburst.


    Both Feng Wan and Feng Jialing shared the same surname of Feng. At one point Feng Jialing had


    even addressed the former as “aunt”. However, in Feng Wan’s eyes, Feng Jialing was always self-


    righteous, and hence she did not like thetter very much.


    “Aunt, I may not know too much about this incident, but my Qing was arrested for protecting the


    children. This is a fact.” Feng Jialing sounded dissatisfied, sensing that the Nan family was not backing


    her up fully.


    Feng Wan wanted to retort, but the old man winked at her and hinted at her not to say anything


    anymore.


    “Let’s take a break, shall we? Bring out some tea! Let’s serve our guest here a good cup of tea.” Feng


    Wan waved her hand.


    This simple act might look normal, but in fact, there was a profound hidden meaning.


    The person who called for tea was the master, and the person who is served tea was the guest.


    In other words, Feng Wan was telling Feng Jialing subtly that even if she was Ouyang Duo’s wife, she


    was still only a guest here, hence she should not overstep her bounds and push her luck!


    Right then, Chai Hua came over and whispered a few words into the ear of old Nan Zhengde. No one


    could hear what was said between them.


    “Don’t worry. Your daughter has been released. It’s no longer a problem,” the old man announced.


    “Really?” Feng Jialing could hardly believe it.


    “Of course it’s true. The Nans still exert certain influence in Flower City,” Feng Wan could not help


    herself and retort.


    Feng Jialing was at a loss for words. She quickly took out her phone and dialed for Ouyang Qing.


    As if right on cue, Ouyang Qing quickly answered her call, “Mom?”


    “Are you okay? Are you now out?”


    “I’m fine. Totally okay. They can’t do anything to me. But I still want to sue them!” Ouyang Qing


    comined furiously over the phone.


    “Zip it. Let’s not talk about it now. I’m over at the Nan family. We’ll discuss this matterter. Hang up


    first.” With that, Feng Jialing hung up the call.


    “My heartfelt thanks to your daughter for taking good care of my great-grandchildren. The Nan family is


    grateful,” the Old Master thanked politely yet again.


    “Old master is way too polite. We’re a family anyway. By the way, where is Nan Chen? With something


    like this happening, why doesn’t he say anything? Doesn’t he care?” Feng Jialing ventured.


    In fact, old Nan Zhengde hoped to be able to answer this question himself.


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    After all, Nan Chen had been unreachable since yesterday, and no one knew where he had gone.


    However, Nan Zhengde himself was not too worried. He knew that Nan Chen disappeared for a


    reason, and he had brought along Qiao Zhan and Jiang Zhe – one being the brain, another being the


    brawn – with him.


    This was enough to show that Nan Chen was not seized nor disappeared unintentionally; he was on a


    mission of his own.


    Nheless, Nan Chen did not tell anyone what he was going to do, nor did he tell anyone where he


    went.


    Therefore the old man could not answer Feng Jialing’s question. Even if he knew the answer, he would


    not tell her in the first ce.


    “Chen is in a meeting,” the old man said calmly, hoping to redirect the question.


    “In a meeting? My daughter Qing is his fiancée, and now something has happened to her. He doesn’t


    even care nor give her a call. How is that possible?” Feng Jialing questioned insistently.


    Feng Wan interrupted her, “This is just a trivial matter. Merely a small incident. So don’t exaggerate it.


    For such a small, insignificant ce like Flower City, we the Nans can still settle most of the things.”


    Feng Wan was the real experienceddy here. After so many years with Nan Zhengde, she had been


    through many hardships and good times. What else had she not seen nor experienced?


    She knew the many things that would be inconvenient for her husband to articte, hence, as the


    mistress of the house, she would speak on his behalf.


    Her intervention had alwayse in a timely manner, making Nan Zhengde very happy with her


    backup.


    Having being interjected in such a manner, Feng Jialing nearly choked. She felt reluctant to let the


    matter pass just like that.


    “Anyway, shouldn’t he at least show his concern at the very least? With his attitude to Qing, isn’t he too


    fickle and heartless?”


    “The moment Chen finishes with his business, surely he will call and ask. After all, the Nan family will


    never let anything slide. If there is someone out there looking to harass my good great-grandchildren or


    to pick on Miss Ouyang, we the Nans will never sit back and watch!” Feng Wan answered assuringly.


    “If that’s the case, then that will be the best.”


    As Feng Jialing was talking, someone happened to drop by.


    The visitors were none other than Bai Hua and Nan Zhiyuan. Both had gone to pick up the children


    after they heard of the incident.


    Basically, Erbao and Dabao refused toe back right away and instead stayed and yed at the


    amusement park for a while before Bai Hua and Nan Zhiyuan to bring them back.


    “Great-Grandpa, we’re back…”


    Before Erbao had evene in, she had yelled out in her long, draggy voice.


    A smile appeared on the old man’s face. “My great-grandchildren are back! Let me go see them!”


    Erbao had been running around too much. She was drenched in sweat. Her hair was messy. Her face


    was red and flushed, and she looked really cute.


    “Great-Grandpa! Great-Grandma!” Erbao called out sweetly.


    “Ah, my dear great-granddaughter. Come here. Let me have a look at you.” Feng Wan called out at


    Erbao.


    “Oh, my! The inws are here too! Hello! Hello!” Bai Hua pretended to be surprised and greeted Feng


    Jialing.


    In fact, she knew Feng Jialing was here all along.


    “Don’t call me your inws yet. I’ll be embarrassed if you do. Also, nothing has been set in stone yet.”


    Feng Jialing replied.


    “You can’t say that. My father personally agreed to the marriage after all. Let’s discuss and choose a


    date and settle our children’s affairs. Surely everyone will feel at ease then.” Bai Hua started to put up


    an act in concert with Feng Jialing.


    Old Nan Zhengde meanwhile only wanted to talk to Dabao, as if he had not heard the ongoing


    conversation between the two women.


    Of course, he had heard their pretentious conversation, however, he chose to pretend not to hear it.


    Seeing the Old Master did not react to the suggestion, Feng Jialing felt a little abashed.


    Bai Hua had originally wanted to utilize this matter to show off in front of Nan Zhengde, by striking the


    iron while it was hot, and toplete the marriage between Nan Chen and the Ouyang family.


    She herself did not expect the Old Master to keep quiet, so she was at a loss for a while.


    Quickly she turned her eyes to Nan Zhiyuan and hinted at him to help to drive the nail home.


    Nan Zhiyuan actually sensed that the Old Master was deliberately avoiding the issue, hence he was


    reluctant.


    However, with Bai Hua putting the pressure on him, he had to do something.


    “Dad, Nan Chen is not young anymore. I think his marriage should be decided as early as possible,


    right?” Zhiyuan pointed out.


    Originally, when the two women were chatting about this matter, Nan Zhengde could still withhold his


    temper.


    But hearing what Zhiyuan said, the old man became really upset.


    You b**tard! The Ouyang family has been using the project to intimidate us! As a member of the Nan


    family, not only do you not share our burden, but you choose to help the other side to push their


    agenda instead?


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    “Everyone, please disperse! As for the twodies, please stay calm. If there are any grievances please


    refer to the police. Thank you for your cooperation.” A store staff came to persuade everyone to leave


    the spot.


    p!


    At this point, Ouyang Qing was clearly getting out of hand as her wrath led her to p the well-


    intentioned staff member as well!


    “Where were you when this whole thing started? Why show up only now? Try to be the good guy? This


    is none of your business!” Ouyang Qing rebuked.


    Not anticipating such treatment, the store staff was stunned to be pped in such a manner.


    “Miss, how can you heedlessly p every one without any consideration?” The store staff reprimanded


    indignantly.


    Ouyang Qing shrugged it off as she responded domineeringly, “I don’t care.”


    “You…” The staff was at a loss for words.


    “Don’t you dare to refer to me so casually? Who are you? You’re just a mere country bumpkin. You are


    disgusting!”


    Ouyang Qing was seriously out of control.


    The more one lost control, the more one’s true color was revealed.


    Ouyang Qing was usually dignified and decent, a truedy belonging to the elite of the upper ss.


    As for the current Ouyang Qing, she seemed to have lost her manners. Her current behavior was no


    different than that of any ordinary street rabble.


    Even the onlookers felt that she was at the same level as the woman who fought with her.


    Except that Ouyang Qing was more arrogant and annoying, hence, she couldsh out at anyone due to


    her privileged background and powerful family.


    Just as themotion seemed to worsen, the police finally arrived.


    “Who called for the police? Who’s fighting?” asked the police sternly with irritation in his voice.


    “This madwoman here is beating up people!” The onlookers all pointed their fingers at Ouyang Qing in


    usation.


    The sad truth was this high-and-mighty, the condescending Miss Ouyang had stirred public wrath when


    she carelessly threw out the phrase “country bumpkin” in her rage. As the result, all those present were


    inadvertently offended.


    The conflict and angst between the upper and lower strata of society had always existed. There had


    always been dissatisfaction existing in the different social sses. It was always wise not to unt


    one’s social status nor insult anyone based on one’s social standing.


    Despite being an intelligent person, Ouyang Qing did not possess the wisdom toprehend this. A


    mere phrase uttered carelessly had resulted in reigniting the different social sses


    “Not me! I’m not the instigator! It’s this woman who ran her mouth first!” Ouyang Qing was starting to


    feel anxious.


    Ignoring her protest, the policeman said, “Ma’am, pleasee with us.”


    bbergasted, Ouyang Qing pointed to the policeman and questioned, “Which police station do you


    belong to? How dare you arrest me? Don’t you know who I am? What’s your name?”


    The police took out his identity badge and reminded her, “Please cooperate.”


    “I don’t want to! The fault lies with this woman. She’s the one who started scolding me first! Why do you


    arrest me instead?”


    “I’m not arresting you. I’m merely asking you to cooperate with our investigation. Tell us what happened


    at the police station.


    Ouyang Qing panicked and screamed, “I won’t go. I won’t say anything either! What else can I say to


    you people?”


    Although Dabao and Erbao could not manage to squeeze in to witness the unfolding drama, Ouyang


    Qing’s agitated scream could be heard above the mors of the circling crowd.


    “Brother, has Miss Qing gone crazy?” Erbao whispered weakly.


    “It’s calledmitting a gaffe. Always remember that properdies should nevermit a blunder.”


    Dabao earnestly reminded his sister, trying to pass on his wisdom.


    “What is a gaffe?” Erbao could not understand his remark.


    “So kicking a fuss like Miss Qing. That’s called a gaffe. A blunder if you will,” exined Dabao patiently.


    “Scolding and swearing at people are a gaffe?” Erbao tried to make sense of the word.


    Feeling as if he failed to exin the whole concept clearly, Dabao tried again. “No. A gaffe is when one


    does something that one should not have done in the first ce under normal circumstances.”


    “Then what shall we do now?” Erbao asked.


    “It’s none of our business. It’s a matter for the adults to sort out among themselves. We are just


    children, hence we don’t need to do anything.” Dabao calmly rified.


    “Therefore we just look on like this?” Erbao did not quite understand it yet.


    “Yes, let us just observe.”


    “But you never regard yourself as a child. Why do you suddenly say that you’re a child today?” Erbao


    asked again.


    “It all depends on the situation. Sometimes, we can only be children. For example, right now. What else


    can we do? We can’t even squeeze ourselves in.”


    Hearing that, Erbao felt it all made sense. Picking up the fork, she continued digging into the cake.


    After all, it would be such a pity not to finish such a delicious cake.


    “Little young master, let’s us get in the car. It’s too chaotic here. It’s not safe.” Another bodyguard of the


    Nan family had rushed over to protect Dabao and Erbao.


    “It’s safe here. No worries. Mr. Policeman is here,” Dabao nonchntly reminded.


    “But it’ll still be safer for us to get into the car. If something were to happen to you both, I won’t be able


    to bear the responsibility…”


    Cutting him off, Dabao assured, “You don’t have to worry. We’ll be just fine. Look, my sister is still


    eating. Don’t disturb her.”


    Erbao hurriedly raised her head. Her mouth was full of butter as she kept nodding, “Yes, yes! I haven’t


    finished eating. There’s no hurry!”


    The bodyguard could not help but smiled. This pair of twins were too cute. Who else could resist them?


    “Come. Eat together with us,” Dabao invited the bodyguard.


    “I’ll have to politely decline. It’ll be against the rules to dine with you. Thank you for your kindness, little


    master,” the bodyguard politely rejected.


    “It’s just eating. Why are there so many rules? Come. Just eat.” Dabao extended his invitation again.


    “No, you don’t have to trouble yourself. Thank you, little master. I’ll keep watch here. Meanwhile, please


    enjoy your meal in peace.”


    Although he did not ept the invitation, the bodyguard felt grateful.


    Just now, when one of his colleagues was pped by Ouyang Qing, he was initially angry. It was


    inevitable that the bodyguard had developed a sense of camaraderie, so when one person was hurt,


    the other could feel it too.


    But with Dabao’s kindness, his heart felt a lot better.


    A mere child who was only five years old was more humane than an educateddy from the prestigious


    Ouyang family.


    Erbao wiped her mouth, took a piece of cake, and handed it to the bodyguard. “You eat, please?”


    “No, little miss. Thank you young miss!” The bodyguard was moved.


    “Come, just eat. It’s okay. There’s a lot more left. I can’t finish them all by myself.” Erbao invited him


    sincerely.


    I really can’t finish all these. Else I will be the one to finish them all on my own!


    This is my favorite cake after all!


    There’s no reason not to eat. Erbao reasoned sensibly in her mind.


    The bodyguard was left in a tight spot. Faced with Erbao’s innocent insistence, he could not bear to


    refuse.


    However, if he really epted the invitation to eat, he’d be going against the rules. He might even be


    reprimanded by Captain Qiao.


    “Don’t worry. Uncle Qiao won’t me you. If he does, just say that I forced you to eat.” Dabao seemed


    to read the bodyguard’s mind.


    Feeling assured, the bodyguard finally relented. “Okay, I’ll take a bite. Thank you little miss. Thank you


    little master.”


    He was not hungry, but he really could not bear to brush aside Erbao-and-Dabao’s good intention.


    He thus took the piece of cake offered and gobbled it down with big mouthfuls.


    In his mind, he was astounded by the stark difference in attitude. On one side, was a young miss and a


    young master offering him a cake. On the other end was a wealthy daughter of a prestigious family


    scuffling with amoner and retaliating against a policeman.


    In the end, Ouyang Qing was arrested by the police who did not know who she was.


    The Ouyang family was fast to react to the whole fiasco. In just half an hour, Feng Jialing had appeared


    at the doors of Commoner Residence personally, wishing to meet old Nan Zhengde.


    Since Feng Jialing was Ouyang Duo’s wife, the Old Master decided to see her. He also called his wife


    Feng Wan into the main hall for the meeting.


    Feng Jialing looked very anxious and did not mince her words. She straightforwardly used, “Old


    Master, my daughter has been taken away by the police because of the Nan family. Are you going to


    do something about this?”


    Nan Zhengde was taken aback and quickly asked, “The police station? Why is she in the police


    station? What is the situation?”


    “My daughter took Nan Chen’s children out to y. Since someone bullied the children, she stood up


    against the bully to protect the children. As the result, she had a scuffle. Someone called the police to


    the scene. The police came and took Qing away,” Jialing quickly summarized the incident.


    The old man felt that something was amiss. When they had gone out today, he had clearly arranged a


    team of bodyguards. If a conflict arose, it would be the bodyguards who should be involved. Why did a


    young miss of the Ouyang family end up in a scuffle with someone instead?


    A prim and proper daughter of a prominent family fought with others and was taken away by the police.


    Wasn’t this too shameful?


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