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?

such a bold person usually; why is she so shy

was very gloomy and there were glints of

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

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

close must they be for him

others, but for Ouyang Qing, it

the reunion of our family,”

whose heart was currently filled with resentment, forced out a smile and said,

face was emotionless as he raised his glass that was

water, he

and harmonious, but for the Nan family,

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

there for a little while, Nan Chen told them

need to discuss with you,

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

men then walked over to the waiting area on

visited your Grandpa recently?” Nan Zhiyuan

I’m a little occupied at

he in good

pressure’s a little

to hear then. It’s

“Yes.”

Now that your mother and I are back, and as you know, Grandpa had no intention of letting us into the house,

Nan Chen rejected at

and swiftly that

haven’t even

what you’re going to say, and the

what I’m going to

me to persuade Grandpa to let

got it.

I already told you.

his birthday celebration soon, it’s

“Then tell Grandpa yourself.”

regard for you. If you can help to put in some good words for us, the

Nan Chen was adamant

even do me such a

try my best to help in other things

“But what’s the reason?”

you’re back this time is because Mom’s ill and it has already been very lenient of Grandpa to allow you to

can’t you? Who knows? he might agree to it.” Nan Zhiyuan was unwilling to give up

turned him

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