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.
time to rest. It had been a
not going anywhere today. I'll just keep you company while you write
you don't mind getting bored. I've read a few books recently, and I would enjoy
good lesson from you, Grandpa,” Nan Chen replied. “It's been a while
were not merely of flattery. Nan Chen had always viewed his grandfather's mind as a treasure
in the business world could
how to succeed but also how to remain steadfast in
the premise of success
most crucial thing in the world. It was the premise and foundation of everything one strove for, which was why one
the game of survival better than
Chai Hua tell you about Ouyang Duo?” Nan Zhengde
sip
“What do you think?”
helping him. He wouldn't have been able to escape otherwise,” Nan Chen mused. “It
nodded. “Yes,
has escaped!” Nan Xing dashed in
with all the yelling?” Nan Zhengde scolded. “We knew about it long ago. Have
Nan Xing cried, panicked. “We must find a way
Nan Zhengde said. “Let
bewildered. “Why? Are we just going to
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
You should learn a thing or two from your brother, Xing.
was some truth to the reprimand, but that did not stop him from feeling upset. “I didn't manage to think
“Then think about this. Who helped Ouyang Duo
said impatiently. “It has to be his subordinates or family
not,” said Nan
Xing was puzzled. “Why not? It's only natural for the son to rescue the father. Why
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