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.

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

such intel to himself most of the time and is rather

be kidding me.” Ning Ran

to be

note of that and inform Nan Chen about it. Actually, I have something in mind I'd like to share

“Go on.”

fond of yours, I've been

was

for the children to have

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 thought it'd be comforting to know he'll protect my two

concern is that Erbao might be upset about it, as she's closest to Yunxue. She'd most definitely want you as her

Jingyuan said, to which Ning Ran replied, “Are you

them referring to me as their godmother. All I hope for is that my wish of having

then,” Ning Ran said

believe I got a son out of the blue. What luck! Bottoms

“Cheers!”

a ceremony lest you renege on

that even possible? My son is

addresses me as his godmother. By the way, have you discussed this with Mr. Nan and gotten his agreement?” Lu Jingyuan

his business. Why in the world should I

your children. It'll be awkward

reason does he

Nan 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 won't hold it against you if he refuses even

him as their father if

no filter in her words after taking several gulps

guess there's no denying 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 him a present. Dabao is currently in Livingsfill, isn't he?” Lu

He wanted to visit

of present

won't be necessary. He already has

It can't

for a moment. “How about you transfer one million into my bank account instead?

the gift myself,


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

then,” Ning Ren seid

cen't believe I got e son

“Cheers!”

cerry out e ceremony

son is blessed to heve such

feel better if we hed e ceremony where we go out for e meel together, end Debeo eddresses me es his godmother.

business. Why in the world should I seek

thet? He's the fether of your children. It'll be ewkwerd if

won't heppen. Whet reeson does he heve to

Tom, Dick, end Herry to become his child's godmother. You should et leest speek to him ebout it. I won't hold it

to ecknowledge him

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