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.

idea what their motives are? I know I

my brother about it, but he says that investigations are still underway. He keeps such intel to himself

must be kidding me.” Ning Ran

things aside, my brother's assistant urges you all to be more vigilant. Those

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

“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 godmother.” Ning Ran chuckled

was tickled as

be great for the children to have closer ties with

all. As a 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 godson? It's not that I value sons over daughters, but I just

only concern is that Erbao might be upset about it, as she's closest to Yunxue.

Jingyuan said, to which Ning Ran replied, “Are you sure that's possible? Wouldn't there

but I don't mind both of them referring to me as their godmother. All I hope

then,” Ning Ran

be family from now on! I can't believe I got a son out of the blue.

“Cheers!”

carry out a ceremony lest you renege on your

is blessed to have such a

meal together, and Dabao addresses me as his godmother. By the way, have you discussed this

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

say that? He's the father of your children. It'll be awkward if he's against the

What reason does he have

wouldn't allow any Tom, Dick, and Harry to become his child's godmother. You should at least speak to him about it. I won't

tell my kids not to acknowledge him as their father if he

in her words after taking several gulps

returning tomorrow. I

wanted to visit your

great! What kind of

won't be necessary. He

simply won't do! I'll definitely get him something he likes. It can't be something cheap, too. So

about you transfer one million into my bank account instead? I'll make the

the gift


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“Cheers!”

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