It was already ten in the morning when Nan Chen woke up.
It had been a while since he had slept so deeply to rise at that hour.
He was an early riser even if he stayed up late to work overtime as he usually did, and rarely did he have the opportunity to sleep in.
There had been too much to do of late, and he was physically and mentally exhausted. It was blissful to have a good night's sleep once he could relax.
After all, Nan Chen was only mortal who required sleep.
Upon waking up, he felt refreshed.
Then, after washing up, he hobbled over to the courtyard with his cane and saw his grandfather practicing Tai Chi.
Nan Chen no longer lived in the villa in Red Maple City since it had been given to Bai Hua and the others. Instead, he took up temporary residence at Commoner Residence.
When Ning Ran and the children returned, they would move to a more luxurious and spacious villa.
Nan Chen felt the blow of impermanence more strongly after the catastrophe and decided to spend more time with his grandfather.
Because of the condition of his legs, Nan Chen could not do strenuous exercises.
He could only manage basic stretches to relax his body while holding on to the tree in the yard for support.
With a final flourish, Nan Zhengde brought his fists down and took the towel handed by Chai Hua. “Let's have breakfast.”
As Nan Chen had been asleep, breakfast time had long passed.
Having expected his grandson to be starving upon waking up, Nan Zhengde had the kitchen prepare lunch. The former had breakfast and lunch as a single meal.
Zhengde asked with concern. “Take the time to rest. It
today. I'll just keep you company while you write
getting bored. I've read a few books recently, and I would
you, Grandpa,” Nan Chen replied. “It's been a while since we've
words were not merely of flattery. Nan Chen had always viewed his grandfather's mind as a treasure
had accumulated over the decades in the
his experience was not just learning how to succeed but also how to remain steadfast in the face
critical, the premise of success was preservation.
foundation of everything one strove for, which was why one dedicated ninety
the game
you about Ouyang Duo?” Nan
a sip of soup. “He told me early yesterday
“What do you think?”
able to escape otherwise,” Nan Chen mused. “It was a premeditated escape plan, and I think
Zhengde nodded. “Yes, I
Ouyang Duo has escaped!” Nan Xing dashed in before Nan Zhengde could
the yelling?” Nan Zhengde scolded. “We knew about it long ago.
so calm after finding out?” Nan Xing cried, panicked. “We must find a way to help
Zhengde said. “Let him
we just going to let him get off
serve a few years and be released in the blink of an eye. Now that he's on the run, he's become a fugitive and has added a new charge to his crimes. He would not dare appear publicly in China for at least ten years, which is worse than going to prison. Those who helped him escape appeared to be saving him but had, in fact, sabotaged him by costing him the chance
You should learn a thing or two from your brother, Xing. You can't see things clearly as
stop him from feeling upset. “I didn't manage to think carefully about it. I
turned to his grandson. “Then think
about?” Nan Xing said impatiently. “It has to
definitely not,” said Nan Zhengde
natural for the son to
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