Ning Ran, without a doubt, was getting more and more familiar with Commoner Residence.

After all, she had visited it so many times that she knew the place's layout and its rules like the back of her hand.

More importantly, there was also a sense of intimacy brought on by her acknowledgment and appreciation of Nan Chen.

During Ning Ran's initial interactions with the latter, she was always anxious and apprehensive about going to Commoner Residence.

Then again, how could she not? She was a small fry compared to the powerful Nan family, which had her worried that they might snatch her children from her at any moment.

Thankfully, that never happened. Even though there had been occasional fights and disagreements between her and Nan Chen, he had never once abused his family's power to take the children away.

Nan Chen might seem authoritative and aloof, but till now, Ning Ran still hadn't found any evidence to suggest that the Nan family threw their weight around.

With that, her fear of the family gradually faded and was replaced with awe and respect.

When Ning Ran stepped into the Commoner Residence once again, she was no longer a bundle of nerves. In fact, the house now felt like a haven for her, where she knew she'd be well-protected and loved.

Of course, Ning Ran couldn't have gotten that far without Nan Zhengde and Feng Wan's efforts. They were the ones who helped her develop a sense of security instead of making her feel threatened or rejected.

Feng Wan even pulled Ning Ran close to her and looked her over. “Did that kidnapper hurt you? Did he make things difficult for you?”

“No, not at all. He was fierce, but he didn't subject me to any abuse. I appreciate your concern, Mrs. Nan,” Ning Ran said smilingly.

“That's good to hear. Please be more careful in the future and don't fall into those people's hands again. We were almost scared to death! Women are usually more vulnerable, so we must learn to protect ourselves.”

“Yes, Mrs. Nan. I'll keep that in mind.”

a woman, too!” Erbao suddenly chimed in as she ran up to them. “I also have to

a girl. You can only call

me see if you've gotten taller,” Feng Wan

and snuggled up in her great-grandmother's

You're still chubbier than your brother and not as tall as him,” the latter teased. “It looks like you have quite a bit to catch up

and weight as Dabao. My face

and pinching the little girl's chubby cheeks. “Well, aren't you glib? You've been

no. Not at

called Ning Ran over, informing

Ran instantly tensed up. Huh? Why is Mr. Nan looking for me? What could he want to talk about? Last night, Nan Chen did say we'd be having dinner at Commoner Residence today because there's something important to discuss. However, shouldn't Mr. Nan be talking to Nan Chen instead? After all, it's

family has is truly impressive. Their worldly knowledge is what makes them so fundamentally different from other families. This is why they've

he heard Ning Ran enter the room, Nan Zhengde looked at her fondly and gestured for her

made the woman feel a

you looking

think of my calligraphy?” Nan Zhengde asked as he

doubt I can be a good judge of it,” Ning Ran replied with a polite smile. “I don't know much about

familiar with calligraphy who can give the most objective opinions. If even they think my writing is ugly, then there's

laughed along with the old

that the Nan family has always been targeted by others, and we're no stranger to trouble. However, overcoming these challenges that life threw at us also allowed us to grow stronger and better. That's how we managed to get Nanshi Corporation to where it is today,” Nan

though Ning Ran didn't quite understand why Nan Zhengde was telling

for Chen because you popped out of nowhere, and your background seemed pretty sketchy. From an

felt her heart skip a beat. Oh, no. This conversation is getting deeper and more serious... What could Mr. Nan be hinting at? Does he want me

face of adversity, Feng Wan

Ran finally breathed a sigh of

compliment, Mr. Nan. I'll continue to work hard,” she uttered, beaming with

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