NOVPUBNiu Xiangxiu’s face flushed red, "Mom, what nonsense are you talking about?"
"I’m six years older than this guy, how could I possibly date him?"
Wang Ru dismissively said, "They say a woman three years older is like a golden brick, you’re six years older than Chen Nan, isn’t that just like holding two golden bricks!"
She really liked Chen Nan.
After all, the guy was very polite in his speech and demeanor, and he also had a good personality. His family background was also very decent, and more importantly, he didn’t have the arrogant and extravagant behaviors that other rich second-generation kids had.
"I’m not talking to you anymore." Niu Xiangxiu, a mixture of petulance and anger, stomped out of the kitchen.
Watching her daughter walk away, Wang Ru couldn’t help but sigh, "It’s all because her teacher was too strict with her, forbidding her from dating. Otherwise, a grown woman like her wouldn’t be so shy about these things!"
After a pause, she looked at Chen Nan with a teasing smile and asked, "Chen Nan, do you have any thoughts about my girl?"
Chen Nan quickly replied, "Teacher’s wife, please stop teasing me. How could I dare to have any thoughts about Sister Xiangxiu?"
He did like Sister Xiangxiu’s gentle temperament and pure appearance.
Although Sister Xiangxiu’s figure wasn’t very developed.
But that could be improved later.
However,
Chen Nan knew Sister Xiangxiu was his teacher’s treasure.
If he dared to have any thoughts about Sister Xiangxiu, Niu Kai Xuan would definitely turn against him and even fight him to the death.
Later, Chen Nan served the stewed medicinal soup he had prepared and helped Wang Ru cook in the kitchen. Mother and son-in-law chatted and laughed, creating a very warm atmosphere.
At the same time,
Niu Kai Xuan also left the bedroom, pushing his wheelchair. After a nap, he felt much more relaxed and his complexion looked a bit rosier.
"Teacher, this is the medicinal soup I stewed for you. Take it before meals."
"Continuous use for a period will consolidate your vital energy and improve your body’s constitution."
Chen Nan brought the stewed medicinal soup to Niu Kai Xuan. By then, the soup had cooled down a bit and was just right for drinking.
Niu Kai Xuan showed a gratified look, "You’re thoughtful!"
At seven-thirty in the evening,
Wang Ru prepared a sumptuous dinner, especially the five or six-pound big carp, which had been turned into spicy carp and placed conspicuously in the middle of the dining table.
The four sat around the table, with Chen Nan and Niu Kai Xuan holding glasses of white wine, while Wang Ru and Niu Xiangxiu had glasses of juice.
They raised their glasses together,
savoring the joy of reunion after a long separation. 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝒑𝙪𝒃.𝒄𝒐𝙢
Chen Nan ate with particular satisfaction and relaxation that evening, feeling a solid sense of home.
This feeling, he hadn’t experienced for a very long time.
Of course,
Teacher’s wife’s cooking skills were also excellent, especially the spicy carp, which was a delight for someone like him who seldom ate freshwater fish.
After all,
it was a meal he had earned with his life!
After dinner,
Chen Nan turned down Niu Xiangxiu’s offer to drive him home. He waved goodbye to his teacher and teacher’s wife and then left Yonghua Courtyard.
Wang Ru pushed the wheelchair, taking a walk with her husband through the neighborhood.
After hesitating for a moment, Wang Ru broke the silence, whispering, "Husband, what do you think about Chen Nan? Does he have a chance to become our son-in-law?"
Niu Kai Xuan frowned, his expression turning somewhat gloomy, "Why are you suddenly bringing this up?"
Wang Ru sighed softly, "Xiangxiu is already twenty-six. She’s grown up; she’s not the clueless child anymore, and it’s time for her to find her own happiness at this late-marrying age. As parents, we should learn to let go."
Niu Kai Xuan fell silent.
He knew his daughter was grown up,
but in his heart,
she was still the same naive and joyous child.
Snapping back to reality, Niu Kai Xuan shook his head, "Chen Nan is a good kid, I’ve long regarded him as half a son, but he is not a suitable match for Xiangxiu!"
Wang Ru disagreed, "On the contrary, I think Chen Nan is a good candidate, at least we know his background···"
Niu Kai Xuan impatiently cut off his wife, "Alright, let’s not talk about this anymore. I advise you not to have any illusions about Chen Nan. As long as I’m alive, I will not agree to him being with Xiangxiu."
Seeing her husband suddenly become angry, Wang Ru suddenly felt a little flustered and muttered softly, "If you don’t agree, then you don’t agree, why get so angry about it!"
Niu Kai Xuan’s face betrayed no emotion, but inside, a wave of helplessness and regret rose up.
If...
If Chen Nan wasn’t so passionate, didn’t despise the world, and hadn’t investigated the matter of Nie Xiaoyu’s grades being replaced.
He definitely wouldn’t mind Chen Nan pursuing his daughter.
But now.
Since he chose to investigate the issue of Nie Xiaoyu’s grades being falsified.
Then he was bound to face some unknown risks.
That’s why he stopped Chen Nan from being with his daughter.
He didn’t want his daughter to face any danger.
Thinking of this, another bitter smile appeared on Niu Kai Xuan’s face.
If Chen Nan wasn’t full of zeal, didn’t have such disdain for the world, would he still like this clear-cut, strong-willed fellow?
He had been teaching and nurturing students for over twenty years and had taught countless students.
But he had only regarded Chen Nan as if he were his own!
It was because Chen Nan reminded him of his younger self and possessed a boldness he lacked in his youth!
The boldness to challenge power!
He looked at the splendid Milky Way in the night sky and muttered, "If it clears up..."
"If Xiangxiu also likes Chen Nan."
"I would agree to them being together."
Wang Ru scoffed, "You are just being ridiculous, isn’t it already a clear day?"
Niu Kai Xuan shook his head slightly, "The real darkness is hidden where you can’t see it!"
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Leaving Yonghua Garden.
Chen Nan took out his phone and dialed Nie Xiaoyu’s number.
The call connected quickly, and Nie Xiaoyu’s gentle voice came through, "I have already eaten, ate a lot, but I left you half of a braised goose!"
Before dining at Niu Kai Xuan’s house, Chen Nan had sent Nie Xiaoyu a text message informing her that he would not be coming home for dinner tonight and telling her not to wait for him.
And he instructed her that even if he was not coming back for dinner, she should eat well and eat enough on her own.
Nie Xiaoyu then said, "Oh, and."
"Ms. Xu came to the house earlier, she took away the scar removal ointment you prepared, and she said she’s already transferred the money to you."
"The money has already been transferred." Chen Nan hesitated for a moment, his mood complex, "Xiaoyu, you were right before, exam results don’t matter, not at all."
Chen Nan had given up on the idea of letting Nie Xiaoyu take the college entrance examination.
Because he knew.
Even if Nie Xiaoyu achieved excellent grades, she couldn’t continue with the college entrance examination.
After all, her student record had been taken by someone else.
If he let her continue with the college entrance examination.
She would definitely find out that her grades had been taken by someone else.
That would definitely be a fatal blow to her.
He didn’t want Nie Xiaoyu to be hurt anymore.
Nor did he want her to see the darkness of this world.
Nie Xiaoyu didn’t know why Chen Nan said this and mistook it to mean that her exams hadn’t gone well, but instead of being upset, she was relieved, and a radiant smile appeared on her face.
Because she didn’t want Chen Nan to fight for her chance at the college entrance exam.
It would force him to pay a humiliating price.
Even if she got into a good university, she would live her life owing Chen Nan.
After all, he had secured her the opportunity to take the college entrance exam by currying favor with Zhu Keren!
"Chen Nan, thank you for everything you’ve done for me, I’ll remember it all," Nie Xiaoyu’s words were filled with gratitude, "Although the college entrance exam is important, every cloud has a silver lining."
"Besides, I’m very satisfied with my life now."
As she said this, her tone revealed nervousness and shyness, "If you don’t mind, I’m willing to cook for you for the rest of my life!" Then she hung up the phone.
Listening to the beeping sound from the other end of the phone, Chen Nan stood there in a daze.
Is Xiaoyu confessing to me?
