Chapter 1020
Chapter 1020 A Chat With Grandpa
While Lu Jingyuan may be indifferent toward Nan Xing, her attitude was far from a green light for her
children to treat him disrespectfully.
After all, she had her own set of rules for her children. Paramount among them was courtesy.
Hence, she promptly chastised Lu Yunbing, “You shouldn''t speak to Mr. Nan in that manner.”
Nan Xing was surprised to hear Lu Jingyuan defending him. He widened his eyes in disbelief and said,
“It''s all right... Kids will be kids...”
Lu Jingyuan knew that he must have misunderstood her intention and swiftly added, “A child needs to
understand the significance of manners, irrespective of how distasteful thepany might be.”
Nan Xing was bbergasted.
Distasteful? Who? Me? Do I look ugly? Or do Ick money, status, or social standing? Have I disyed
deplorable morals or a vulgar demeanor? How am I... distasteful?
Nan Xing felt utterly humiliated and yearned for an escape. There was even a fleeting notion of death
to prove his innocence.
However, Lu Jingyuan then said, “Since Mr. Nan seemingly has a lot of free time and enjoys sending
children to school, let''s have him drop you guys off. I suppose that would make him very happy.”
She had agreed to Nan Xing''s request, but her words dripped with sarcasm.
Fine, I''ll pity you and let you send them.
Leaving Lu Yunbing and Lu Yunxue behind, Lu Jingyuan drove off to work.
Lu Yunbing had intended to stand by her mother''s side and confront Nan Xing. What''s going on? Why
did Mommy leave on her own? I''ll have to give in since she''s not here.
After all, she was a child and couldn''t possibly walk to school herself.
Sulkily, she climbed into Nan Xing''s car and turned to gaze out the window, determined to ignore the
man.
In contrast with her sister, Lu Yunxue seemed to thoroughly enjoy conversing with Nan Xing.
“Mr. Nan, why do you like to send us to school?” Lu Yunxue asked.
“Because I enjoy you and your sister''spany,” Nan Xing replied warmly.
However, Lu Yunbing was skeptical. What a hypocrite! Do you think I''m oblivious to why you''re trying to
curry our favor?
In an icy tone, she muttered derisively, “As if.”
Befuddled, Lu Yunxue asked, “Yunbing, what do you mean by that?”
Lu Yunbing rolled her eyes at Lu Yunxue and said, “Come on. Do you really believe that cr*ppy
reason?”
“Cr*ppy reason? What do you mean?” Lu Yunxue was still confounded.
Lu Yunbing was rendered speechless by her sister''s gullible nature and refused to say anything more.
It was pointless trying to cast pearls before a swine. Furthermore, there were two of them right now.
Naturally, Nan Xing had clearly understood Lu Yunbing''s barb, but he chose to y ignorant.
Appeasing children was easier said than done.
While Lu Yunxue was amenable, Lu Yunbing was quite a challenge.
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Nan Xing sighed, reminding himself that perseverance was key in this long journey.
That evening, at Commoner Residence.
Nan Chen rarely returned home at this hour, let alone by himself.
Hence, Nan Zhengde instructed the housekeeper to bring the tea set to the garden pavilion, where they
could sip their tea while enjoying the sunset view.
It waste into autumn, bringing a chill in its wake. Nan Chen fetched a nket from the house to keep
his grandfather warm.
Even though they were out to enjoy the sunset view, in reality, Commoner Residence sat amidst the
bustling city, offering only reflections of the setting sun on the surrounding high-rises.
Nan Zhengde grumbled, “I want to move. I want to live where I can truly see the sunset.”
To his surprise, Nan Chen agreed. “Where do you want to move, Grandpa? I''ll arrange it.”
“You know I''m just venting, and yet you''re indulging me?” Nan Zhengde was displeased.
“I don''t believe it''s just idle talk. You''re still young, Grandpa. You can still go out and explore,” Nan
Chen replied earnestly.
Nan Zhengde cast a quizzical look at his grandson. “You''re being unusually agreeable today. Do you
need a favor?”
Nan Chen made no attempts to deny it and said, “Indeed, I do need your counsel, Grandpa.”
“Is it about thepany? What problem have you run into again?”
Instead of answering his grandfather''s question, Nan Chen posed another question. “Do you think
having a traditional two-parent family is important for a child''s development?”
Nan Zhengde was stumped. What is he asking?
“What are you trying to say?” he asked.
“I just need your advice, Grandpa,” Nan Chen replied seriously.
“Of course it is. Aplete and happy two-parent family is important to shape a child''s character and
overall development,” Nan Zhengde said.
“I agree,” Nan Chen muttered. “Actually, this question was posed to me by Dabao. He''s always asking
why Ning Ran and I are not married. I told him it didn''t matter, but he insisted that it did. He craves the
sense of security that aplete family provides. I was ovee with guilt when he asked me that
question, so I promised him that I would give him aplete family.”
Nan Zhengde finally had an inkling of what Nan Chen was trying to say.
“Are you implying that if you and Ning Ran are not married, the child will grow up in a broken family?”
Nan Zhengde asked.
Again, Nan Chen did not answer directly. “I''ve just been pondering this question, and I think Dabao is
right. Ning Ran gave birth to the babies alone and endured a lot of hardship abroad. I''ve always felt
indebted to her. Now that she''s back with our children, I believe I have an obligation to provide them
with aplete family.”
Nan Zhengde took a sip of tea. “We''ve discussed this issue before.”
Nan Chen nodded. “Yes, but we never reached a conclusion.”
“I told you before that Ning Ran could marry into the Nan family, but she would have to leave the
entertainment industry and pursue further studies. It''s not that I disrespect her profession, but her
identity as an actress doesn''t suit the wife of Nanshi Corporation''s CEO. Once you''re married, she will
have to apany you to various social events. Where would she find the time if she didn''t quit her
job? Moreover, the fact that she''s been maligned online for her involvement in that industry is
uneptable for the Nan family. My stance is clear. If she wants to marry into our family, she has to
quit the entertainment industry and give up on her acting career. She has to focus on her family life and
be a good wife by taking good care of you and your children.”
Nan Zhengde was not being a rigid traditionalist, per se. Nan Chen knew that his grandfather''s words
had an unarguable logic behind them.
His request was, by all means, not unreasonable. Many a starlet had taken the matrimonial step into
high society, and quite a few had indeed gracefully exited their professional circles afterward.
Marrying into high society was a fast track to afortable life, an opportunity to leave behind a life of
harried scramble. It was a life coveted by many.
Why would a woman subject herself to a life of hardships when she could luxuriously bask in the glory
of marrying into a rich and reputable family?
Hence, Nan Chen thought Nan Zhengde''s request was well within reason and made with Ning Ran''s
best interests at heart.
He was certain that Nan Zhengde didn''t intend to put Ning Ran in a difficult position.
Nan Chen pondered for a moment before he finally said, “I understand, Grandpa.”
“I understand your motives too. Proposing to Ning Ran at a globally broadcasted awards ceremony. I
couldn''t help but wonder that it was nothing but an attempt to create an unalterable reality if you''re
resorting to making such a spectacle. I never contemted intervening in your decision, but your
approach, I must confess, does not entirely resonate with me. We are a family. Any thoughts you
harbor can be discussed with me. I am no stick in the mud. I am open to reason. Yet, you have
proposed out of the blue and tried topel me into an agreement. That pains me,” Nan Zhengde
said.
The atmosphere grew tense.
Nan Zhengde was well aware of what Nan Chen had been doing.
It was not that he didn''t understand his grandson''s intentions. Nan Zhengde just chose to remain silent.
Now that Nan Chen was here, it was time to discuss the matter seriously.