In fact, it was Bai Hua’s own lapse in judgement.

The fact that Nan Chen would bring Ning Ran to Nan Zhengde’s birthday banquet had proven that he thought highly of that woman.

To call the woman he brought to Nan Zhengde’s birthday banquet a clown—his indignation was justifiable.

If it weren’t because Bai Hua was his mother, Nan Chen would have already left the place.

“All right, I may have crossed the line. I hope you don’t mind.” Bai Hua took a step back.

Nan Chen kept a straight face and said nothing.

“But as your mom, I hope you can understand that I’m saying this for your own good.”

Nan Chen remained silent.

He resented how the adults tended to quote “it’s for your own good” to meddle with their children’s lives without showing any respect.

“I’m in charge of my life,” Nan Chen responded stiffly, leaving no room for discussion.

Bai Hua was momentarily lost for words.

Initially, she wanted to persuade Nan Chen to consider going out with Ouyang Qing, saying that they were a match made in heaven. But she swallowed her words upon hearing his unyielding response.

“If there’s nothing else, I’ll make a move first.” Nan Chen rose to his feet.

“Stay for a while. I’ll get Qing to get you some fruits,” Bai Hua quickly stopped him before shouting for Ouyang Qing.

Ouyang Qing came out in a hurry, thinking that she had sealed the deal.

But upon seeing Nan Chen’s face, she dared not say anything, for she knew at once that their conversation earlier was an unpleasant one.

“Qing, how about you cut some fruits for Chen?” Bai Hua gave Ouyang Qing a look.

“Okay,” Ouyang Qing agreed instantly.

Meanwhile, Erbao had finished her food and was staring at Ning Ran, who was in a daze.

“Mommy, what are you thinking? Why aren’t you eating? The steak is getting cold.”

“I don’t really like the taste.” Ning Ran acted as if nothing was on her mind.

long noticed that something was off with Ning Ran

been out of sorts since the moment

Chen must have left with Ouyang Qing, which

you order another flavor of steak?” Erbao, who had eaten her fill, suggested

Ning Ran shook her instead. “I’m done. You two eat up and

haven’t even paid the bill,”

Ran’s disappointment was soon

Does that mean

few thousands, right? Did he leave with the pretty

come back to pay the bill,” Ning Ran said

knew from Ning Ran’s expression that she was worried about the

be told, it

reservation. But since he was just a child, he had used

Chen’s name, the restaurant had given them the

the bill was not settled and Nan Chen had left in a hurry, Dabao couldn’t bear to see Ning Ran foot the

when Ning Ran had suggested calling

that. But Mommy’s poor. I can’t let her pay for the

the other side, Ouyang Qing had cut the apples and was just going to serve them to Nan

walked toward the balcony and

eating. But Mommy didn’t bring enough money with

Chen immediately understood that Ning Ran had

if she’s poor, she can’t be short of money to

the kids to call me

settle it. You guys can just

Thank you,

Nan Chen went back inside from the balcony.

Chen rejected the fruits that Ouyang Qing served him with a wave before picking up

she told him to stay,

Dabao looked at Ning Ran and said, “Daddy told us

is he?” Ning Ran looked highly

not that type of person,” Dabao said

he is, he couldn’t

Let’s go

Why don’t you eat

much better, Ning Ran said,

is paying anyway. It would be a waste not to eat and drowning my sorrow in food

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