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.
rest. It had been a trying period. Put aside the company's affairs for
you company while you write and read, all right?” Nan Chen offered with a
getting bored. I've read a few books recently, and I would enjoy
lesson from you, Grandpa,” Nan Chen replied. “It's been a while
Chen had always viewed his grandfather's mind as a treasure
wisdom his grandfather had accumulated over the decades in the business world could not be
experience was not just learning how to succeed but also how
critical, the premise of success was preservation.
the premise and foundation of everything one strove for, which
people understood the game of survival better than
about
sip
“What do you think?”
been somebody helping him. He wouldn't have been able to escape otherwise,” Nan Chen mused. “It was a premeditated escape
Zhengde nodded. “Yes, I think
escaped!” Nan Xing dashed in before Nan Zhengde
the yelling?” Nan Zhengde scolded. “We knew about it long ago. Have you only just
out?” Nan Xing cried, panicked. “We must
said.
bewildered. “Why? Are we just going to let him get
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
“Yes! Just as I thought. You should learn a thing or two from your brother, Xing.
some truth to the reprimand, but that did not stop him from feeling upset. “I didn't manage to think carefully about it.
“Then think about this. Who helped
Nan Xing said impatiently. “It has to be
definitely not,” said
Xing was puzzled. “Why not? It's only natural for the son
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