But it did not matter that the conversation could not go on. What mattered was Nan Chen was only giving Ning Ran a scare.

Turned out he was not really absent. He was only trying to remind Ning Ran to not offend him or else he would make her life miserable.

In the end, Ning Ran attended the meeting feeling like she didn’t belong. She wanted to escape from the awkward situation but Nan Chen would not let her go.

Nevertheless, she was lucky enough to grab the seat beside Nan Chen before Ouyang Qing did. After all, of all the people present, she only knew Nan Chen.

In fact, it was not only gawky for Ning Ran, but it was the same for everyone else.

All of them had come with an ulterior motive or intention. They were, in reality, very distant but they put on their merry facade and kept the show going.

“Chen, it must have been hard for you all these years but you’ve done a fantastic job, and we’re very proud of you.” Nan Zhiyuan praised Nan Chen in a fatherly tone.

“I’m just doing what I should,” answered Nan Chen placidly.

Nan Chen had no need for Nan Zhiyuan’s recognition. After all, as a disgrace of the Nan family, he had no right to comment on Nan Chen.

But Nan Chen did not retort him. Besides, it was not necessary either.

It was enough for everyone to retain mutual respect since they would not meet one another on a daily basis.

Ouyang Qing had ordered red wine but Nan Chen refrained from drinking it because he still had other matters to deal with after the meeting.

The same goes for Ning Ran. As such, Ouyang Qing ordered a glass of iced juice for her.

“She’s on her period so she can’t have ice,” Nan Chen said.

Upon hearing his words, everyone turned silent.

Ning Ran’s face flushed red immediately, spreading from her face all the way down to her neck.

What the hell just happened? Who would ever speak like that?

Did you forget that there are elders around, and a male elder at that.

Luckily, Nan Zhiyuan did not hear him and he asked Bai Hua who was sitting next to him, “What did Chen say?”

Smiling wryly, Bai Hua replied, “Oh, he said she’s not feeling well and can’t have a cold drink.”

“I see, let’s replace it with a hot drink then.”

Meanwhile, when Nan Chen saw that Ning Ran was blushing, he felt that it was rather odd.

Isn’t it normal for girls to have period? What is there to be embarrassed about?

usually; why is she so shy now?

the side, Ouyang Qing’s face was very gloomy and there were glints of hatred flashing across her

knew that Ning Ran was close with Nan Chen, she had never expected them to be so close to the extent that Nan Chen knew when Ning Ran was having her

to Nan Chen, who was known to be a distant and aloof man, the fact that he would care about such trivial

be for him to know

others, but for Ouyang Qing, it was a huge

let’s toast for the reunion of our

currently filled with resentment, forced out a smile and said,

as he raised his

water, he never

casual and harmonious, but for the Nan family, it

feel the awkwardness in the air and she could not wait to escape from the

little while, Nan Chen told them he had an important meeting to attend and needed to

need to discuss with

go outside and talk. There’s a waiting area over there,” replied Nan

over to the

your Grandpa recently?” Nan

I’m a little

he in

pressure’s a little high, but

good to hear then.

“Yes.”

are back, and as you know, Grandpa had

Nan Chen

came so suddenly and swiftly that Nan Zhiyuan was a little

haven’t even

know what you’re going to say, and the

I’m going

to persuade Grandpa

you’ve got it. That’s what

already

I’m your Grandpa’s son and he’s having his birthday celebration soon, it’s only natural that I should

“Then tell Grandpa yourself.”

forgiven me. He coddles you the most and has the highest regard for you. If you can help to put in some good words for us,

Chen was adamant about

your father. Can’t you even do me such

try my best to help in other things but I will not help you regarding Grandpa’s

“But what’s the reason?”

are never allowed to come home forever. The only reason you’re back this time is because Mom’s ill and it has already been very lenient of Grandpa to allow you

he might agree to it.” Nan Zhiyuan was unwilling

Nan Chen turned him

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