Chapter 1004


    Chapter 1004 Sly As A Fox


    Naturally, Ning Ran merely wanted to test Rong Xiao.


    Thetter assured her that he was willing to do anything for her. However, Ning Ran couldn''t help but


    wonder if his promise was only limited to just financial-rted matters.


    When it came to deciding whether to turn Rong Jilin over to the police, it was not solely Rong Xiao''s


    call to make.


    The one who should decide was Nan Chen.


    In other words, if Nan Chen deemed it necessary to have the police apprehend Rong Jilin, he would


    still take action even if Rong Xiao disagreed. Ning Ran would stand by Nan Chen''s decision too.


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    To her surprise, Rong Xiao actually agreed to Ning Ran''s request.


    “Wait,” interjected Ning Ran, trying to stop him.


    Confused, Rong Xiao gazed at Ning Ran. “I must admit that I haven''t been able to guide him properly.


    He has been straying further from the right path. It''s only a matter of time before he gets captured. I''m


    already grateful for you for not handing him over to the police immediately.”


    “There''s no rush,” said Ning Ran.


    Rong Xiao then pocketed his phone, a sudden realization dawning upon him—Ning Ran might have


    been testing him.


    “I genuinely feel apologetic to you. I''m deeply ashamed of Rong Jilin''s behavior. It''s my responsibility


    as his father to teach him, so it''s my fault too. I''m really sorry. Regardless of any lingering animosity


    between our families, the children are still innocent. Harming children is an unforgivable sin.”


    Rong Xiao''s words were sincere, devoid of any pretense.


    His words triggered a question in Ning Ran''s mind. “What grudge exists between the Nan family and


    the Rong family?”


    She was genuinely curious about this matter. But oddly enough, even Nan Chen was unaware of the


    full story.


    While Nan Zhengde entrusted Nan Chen to lead the Nan family, he remained tight-lipped about the


    underlying enmity between the Nan and Rong families.


    Rong Xiao''s expression froze. “You don''t know?”


    Ning Ran shook her head. “I don''t.”


    “In other words, Nan Chen doesn''t know too.”


    As expected, Rong Xiao was a seasoned man. He hit the nail on the head.


    The business elites from the older generation were as sly as a fox.


    Even if the tiniest hints were revealed in the conversation, they could figure out almost the entire


    picture.


    Ning Ran did not deny it.


    “Let Nan Chen tell you about it. If you find out but keep it a secret from him, you''ll feel uneasy. But it''s


    not appropriate for you to tell him directly. Whatever secrets his grandfather refuses to share are


    undoubtedly not pleasant ones. It might be better if you remain oblivious.”


    He was right.


    It might be an excuse, but his words made sense.


    At that moment, Ning Ran''s wariness toward Rong Xiao waned.


    Regardless of whether they were rted, she found him to be a respectable elder.


    Their short conversation had already revealed Rong Xiao''s grace and intelligence. She could not make


    herself dislike him.


    She could now empathize with her mother—any woman who encountered the younger Rong Xiao


    would undoubtedly fall in love.


    Yet, Ning Ran could not understand why they separated.


    “All right, we can leave the matter aside,” she said.


    She wanted to ask him why he left her mother and why he did not show any care and concern even


    when she was left wandering alone outside.


    However, she restrained herself from asking the question.


    Forget it. I won''t ask him.


    Not only was it a sensitive topic, but it was also a long story.


    More importantly, she would have to bring up their blood rtions if they talked about it.


    Ning Ran did not want to acknowledge him as her father.


    Rong Xiao, being very careful and respectful of Ning Ran, did not bring it up either.


    He merely expressed subtly that he was willing to provide whatever she desired.


    Ning Ran felt that it was time to end their conversation.


    “In the future, don''t go near the school entrance. Nan Chen''s men will be keeping a watchful eye


    nearby. They won''t hesitate to investigate anyone suspicious,” warned Ning Ran.


    Rong Xiao nodded earnestly. “You''re right. I was too brazen this time. I won''t do it again. By the way, I


    heard that those two kids are twins.”


    When he mentioned the children, a glimmer of anticipation lit up Rong Xiao''s eyes. After all, they were


    rted to him; they were his grandchildren.


    “Yes! They''re so adorable and smart,” replied Ning Ran.


    Her heart softened when she saw the gleam in Rong Xiao''s eyes, which revealed his genuine concern


    for the children.


    Rong Xiao looked like he wanted to say something, but he kept hesitating.


    Naturally, Ning Ran knew what he wanted to say—he wished to meet the children.


    Otherwise, he wouldn''t have lurked outside the school and been taken as a bad guy by Qiao Zhan.


    However, Ning Ran would not let him meet the children—at least for now.


    He was Rong Xiao, the biggest shareholder of Prosperity Holdings.


    Even though he had retreated from the public stage due to his illness, he was still the most


    representative figure in the Rong family.


    He was still considered the Nan family''s enemy.


    However, Dabao and Erbao are his grandkids.


    Perhaps, fate had a way of being cruel, and reality could be heartless.


    “I heard you''ve also met Rong Rong. You two get along well. She knows you are her...” Rong Xiao


    stammered, “S-She''s delighted.”


    He had wanted to say that Rong Rong was happy to know that Ning Ran was her sister.


    However, he hesitated, fearing that Ning Ran might say that it wasn''t true.


    “I''ve always treated Rong Rong like a younger sister. We met in Livingsfill. She''s absolutely charming,”


    replied Ning Ran calmly.


    She was implying that their bond had nothing to do with blood rtions; rather, they already had a


    strong friendship.


    Rong Xiao''s face lit up with a smile. “That''s wonderful to hear. Rong Rong mentioned that she''d love to


    meet you. I was wondering if that''s possible...”


    “Why didn''t she tell me directly?” asked Ning Ran.


    “Well... Perhaps she''s worried you might hate her...”


    “Why would I hate her? None of this is her fault.”


    Rong Xiao nodded, feeling relieved.


    “In that case, allow me to arrange a meeting for her. How about having dinner together tonight?” Rong


    Xiao proposed.


    “Isn''t Rong Rong in campus? Is she in Flower City?”


    “No, she''s at Horington now. But I can send a private jet to bring her over, so she can reach here in


    time for dinner.”


    Ning Ran was astonished.


    What move is this? A private jet for dinner? Is this what they call a priceless dinner? Do all wealthy


    people, regardless of age, have the urge to act crazily rich?


    “There''s no rush. We can arrange another time,” Ning Ran said calmly.


    Rong Xiao felt a little embarrassed. He had indeed been too hasty.


    Embarrassed, he said, “When will you have time? I''ll arrange for her toe.”


    “Sure,” agreed Ning Ran.


    It suddenly dawned on Ning Ran that Rong Xiao was so eager to have her eat with Rong Rong


    because he assumed he could attend the dinner as well.


    If he was lucky, Ning Ran might bring the two children along.


    So, this is his n.


    However, Ning Ran wouldn''t make such an arrangement. The matter between the Rong and Nan


    families was highly sensitive, so she couldn''t make impulsive decisions.


    She preferred to maintain a simple friendship with Rong Rong, just like they had before, rather than


    establishing a rtionship as sisters.


    It was hard to say which kind of rtionship was better. However, at the current moment, being friends


    seemed morefortable and appropriate.


    “If there''s nothing else, I''ll be leaving.”


    Ning Ran was genuinely going to leave. If they continued the conversation, they would inevitably delve


    into deeper topics, which she didn''t want at the moment.


    Maintaining the current situation with limited interactions would make things less difficult for both of


    them.


    Rong Xiao nodded. “Send my greetings to Nan Chen.”


    Ning Ran nodded in return.


    “And this too.”


    Rong Xiao took out two envelopes. “I don''t know how to buy gifts, so why don''t you buy something for


    the kids?”


    Ning Ran nced at the small envelopes. They probably contained debit cards.


    Sheughed. “Money?”


    “One million for each for them. Buy them some gifts,” said Rong Xiao awkwardly.


    “It''s fine. Thank you on behalf of the kids.”


    Ning Ran declined to ept the envelopes and turned to leave.


    At this moment, she was actually quite touched.