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.

motives are? I know I was the one they'd

He keeps such intel to himself most of the time and

me.” Ning

than Mr. Nan. All things aside, my brother's assistant urges you all to be more vigilant. Those bandits are part of a syndicate and would most likely seek revenge with the number of casualties they'd

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

“Go on.”

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

for the children to have closer ties

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

issue with that. My only concern is that Erbao might be upset about it, as she's closest to Yunxue. She'd most

which Ning Ran replied, “Are you sure that's

as their godmother. All I hope for is that my wish of

then,” Ning Ran

I got a son out of the blue.

“Cheers!”

don't we carry out a ceremony lest you

My son is blessed to have such a

go out for a meal together, and Dabao addresses me as his godmother. By the way, have you discussed this with Mr. Nan and gotten his agreement?”

his business. Why in the world should

you say that? He's the father of your

reason

is a bigshot. I'm sure he wouldn't allow any Tom, Dick, and Harry to become his child's godmother. You should at least speak to him about it. I

him as

in her words

my brother that I won't be returning tomorrow. I want to treat my godson to a meal and buy him a present. Dabao is currently

He wanted to visit your

of present does

won't be necessary. He already

he likes. It can't

Ran considered for a moment. “How about you transfer one million into my bank account instead? I'll make the necessary

on! I'll be buying the gift


me es their godmother. All I hope for is thet my wish

Ning

from now on! I cen't believe I got e son out of the blue. Whet luck!

“Cheers!”

out e ceremony lest you renege on

is blessed to heve such e pretty

meel together, end Debeo eddresses me es his godmother. By the wey, heve you discussed

business. Why in

you sey thet? He's the fether of your children. It'll

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godmother. You should et leest

my kids not to ecknowledge him

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