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 while

been out of sorts since the moment Nan

have left with Ouyang Qing, which caused Ning Ran

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

Ran shook her instead. “I’m done. You

even paid the bill,” Dabao

disappointment was soon

get the bill. Does that mean I have to pay for

with the pretty lady just

Chen and get him to come back to pay the bill,” Ning Ran said to

expression that

told, it was

reservation. But since he was just a child, he had used Nan Chen’s

them the best private room without even

that the bill was not settled and Nan Chen had left in a hurry, Dabao couldn’t bear

when Ning Ran had suggested calling Nan Chen, Dabao

and he can afford that. But Mommy’s poor.

was just

walked toward the balcony and answered the call. “How’s the food,

we’re done eating. But Mommy didn’t bring enough

Ran had refused

sure is petty. Even if she’s poor, she can’t

much to get the kids to call me for

guys can just leave without settling the bill,”

Thank you, Daddy,” Dabao

back inside from

him with a wave before picking up

Chen had ignored her when she told him to stay, Bai

and said, “Daddy

to trick us, is

think so. Daddy’s not that type of person,” Dabao said in a serious

he is, he couldn’t possibly

right. Let’s go

you hungry, Mommy? Why don’t you eat

Ran said, “Let’s order desserts

waste not to eat and drowning my sorrow in food doesn’t

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