Ning Ran agreed immediately, “Sure.”

“I guess I'll order whatever I want, then?” Lu Jingyuan laughed.

“Of course. Be my guest.”

Lu Jingyuan only ordered a bottle of fruit wine and several snacks for herself.

She raised her glass. “It feels good to see you when I'm alive.”

“You're right. It's because of me that you—”

“Let's let bygones be bygones. There's no point in blaming yourself for what happened. Some things are just meant to be. We have no choice but to accept it.”

“All right, then. Cheers.” Ning Ran and Lu Jingyuan toasted one another.

“How are the children?”

“My brother brought them back to the capital. He said they needed to be treated regularly because of their traumatic experience.”

“Won't you be accompanying them?”

“I'll do so once I've settled matters here. I invited you out today to say goodbye.”

Ning Ran was taken aback. “You're leaving?”

“I wouldn't have considered leaving if not for what happened. My brother said it's too dangerous here and that I shouldn't stay any longer.”

Ning Ran sighed. “This place was merely a pit stop, which I planned to depart from after the shooting concluded. Am I too selfish to feel disappointed that you're leaving before me?”

“Don't worry. We'll meet again. I'll visit you in Flower City when I'm free, and you're always welcome to look for me in the capital. Don't forget to bring along your kids as well. My children and yours are best friends, after all.” Lu Jingyuan chuckled.

Ning Ran returned the smile but felt at a loss.

Lu Jingyuan had been enjoying her time here and had never foreseen that such a catastrophic event would force her to migrate. Ning Ran felt guilty for being the root cause of her evacuation.

“Please be careful. Those men are extremely brutal. I never expected them to be equipped with firearms. We were lucky to have been rescued.”

“Do you mind telling me what happened?”

“They were prepared to bring us across the border. Thankfully, my brother notified the armed forces stationed in the area to snipe at them. They were shot down as they stubbornly resisted.”

Ning Ran gasped in shock. “Every single one of them was shot down?”

“Yes. They were too ruthless. They took me hostage and shot volley after volley at my brother. He had no choice but to finish them off. They were a bunch of seasoned bandits, not just ordinary thieves. Besides, my brother lost someone from his side, so they had to die.”

Ning Ran could imagine the bloodshed back then despite not being present.

She shivered at the thought of being kidnapped and couldn't bear to imagine the consequences of what might have happened to her.

have any idea what their motives are? I know I was the one they'd originally planned to kidnap, but I can't conceive a reason

it, but he says that investigations are still underway. He keeps such intel to himself most of the time

must be kidding me.” Ning Ran was

assistant urges you all to be more vigilant. Those bandits are part of a syndicate and would most likely seek revenge with the

Nan Chen about it. Actually, I have something in mind I'd like to share with you, but I'm

“Go on.”

are so close to one another and my kids are so fond of yours, I've been wondering if you'd agree to be their

was tickled as

but I thought it'd be great for the children to have closer ties with

mother, I would be more than glad to have another child I could call my own. It'd be nice to have a son since I already have two daughters, though. What do you think of Dabao becoming my

My only concern is that Erbao might be upset about it,

Jingyuan said, to which Ning Ran replied,

me as their godmother. All I hope for

Ning Ran

I got a son out

“Cheers!”

we carry out a ceremony lest you

is

where we go out for a meal together, and Dabao addresses me as his godmother. By the way, have you discussed this with Mr.

having a godmother is none of his business. Why in the world should I seek his

your children. It'll be

happen. What reason

allow any Tom, Dick, and Harry to become his child's godmother. You should at least speak to him about it. I won't hold it against you if he refuses even though it'll be a

not to acknowledge him as their

Ran had no filter in her words after taking several

the fact that I've gotten myself a godson now! I've got to inform my brother that I won't be returning tomorrow. I want to treat my godson to a meal and buy

is. He wanted to visit your

great! What kind of present does

necessary. He already

do! I'll definitely get him something he likes. It can't be something cheap, too. So tell me, what exactly does he

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buying the gift myself, thank


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Ning

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“Cheers!”

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