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.
“Take the time to rest. It had been a trying period. Put aside the company's
going anywhere today. I'll just keep you company while
don't mind getting bored. I've read a
lesson from you, Grandpa,” Nan Chen replied. “It's been a while since
his
his grandfather had accumulated over the decades in the business world could not be
was not just learning how to succeed but also how to remain steadfast
was critical, the premise of success was preservation.
the premise and foundation of everything one strove for, which
understood the game of survival
you about Ouyang Duo?”
a sip of soup. “He
“What do you think?”
must have been somebody helping him. He wouldn't have been able to escape otherwise,” Nan Chen mused.
Zhengde nodded. “Yes, I
Xing dashed
yelling?” Nan Zhengde scolded. “We knew about it
after finding out?” Nan Xing cried, panicked. “We must find a way to help the police catch
said. “Let
Chen was bewildered. “Why? Are we just going to let
undoubtedly find him the best lawyer if he goes to trial,” Nan Chen said. “He will 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
Just as I thought. You should learn a thing or two from
was some truth to the reprimand, but that did not stop him from feeling upset. “I didn't
turned to his grandson. “Then think about this. Who helped Ouyang Duo
Nan Xing said impatiently. “It has to be his subordinates or family members. My
not,” said
Xing was puzzled. “Why not? It's only natural for the son to rescue the father. Why wouldn't
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