Ning Ran was silent on the way back to Raining Pavilion.

The kids were so exhausted from all the fun they had that they dozed off before they got home.

After tucking the children in, Ning Ran brought coffee to Nan Chen in the study room.

She felt sorry for Nan Chen because he still had to work extra hours after getting home.

Everyone only saw him shining on his throne, but only a few people knew the amount of effort and pressure he endured to maintain his position of power and success.

Ning Ran placed the cup of coffee on the table and walked past the desk to massage Nan Chen's shoulders.

Nan Chen relaxed and turned over his shoulder to look at her. “Why are you being nice all of a sudden?”

Ning Ran punched him lightly. “I pity you because you're working so hard. Do you think I'm trying to ingratiate you?”

“Did my grandpa ask you to make a choice again?” Nan Chen asked nonchalantly.

“You knew why he invited us to dinner, didn't you?”

“I had a guess, but I wasn't sure. I only confirmed my guess when he summoned you to his study. He wanted to speak with you personally because he clearly holds you in high regard. He wouldn't have gotten involved in something so insignificant otherwise,” Nan Chen explained.

Ning Ran bobbed her head. “I know. I was grateful for his advice, but I can't give up my job now. I am still considering my options and am not ready to make a decision.”

“No worries. We can register our marriage first and hold the wedding when you've made up your mind.”

“Register our marriage?”

“Yes. I showed my sincerity by giving this house to you. If you reject my proposal, wouldn't that be a loss for me?” Nan Chen asked as he reached out to hug her.

“But I have yet to continue my studies to meet Mr. Nan's requirements. If he finds out—”

“He won't find out,” Nan Chen cut in.

Ning Ran got even more surprised. “You are planning on hiding it from him?”

“Getting married is my own business. His opinion might be important, but I am the one who decides in the end. You don't have to worry.”

to make a decision without

right. He won't blame us as he

giggled. “But I have yet to decide

you to marry another man,” Nan Chen

You don't own

another man 'Daddy.' If you refuse to marry me, you can choose to become a nun and spend the rest of

ridiculous! If

you choose not to accept it, you can remain single. However, if you choose to marry someone else, you will have to sever your relationship with my children as they will not be allowed

kids will have to call them 'Mommy' too! According to your logic, you'll have to become a monk and

surprise, Nan

Are you seriously going to be

happen. Don't you worry. Even if I marry another woman, I won't allow

sure you can do it?” Ning Ran

Chen replied firmly, “Of course. I am a

Ran burst

“Why are you laughing?”

you'll be the most handsome monk in China. Women would flock

about? I can't believe her imagination can run

you visit me?” he

“No.”

“Why?”

and break the precept!” Ning Ran declared. She couldn't help

at

searched for her phone frantically. “Stay put and keep that smile on your face! I need to find my

when she finally found her phone, Nan Chen's smile was

Ran thumped her chest in fury.

Chen was puzzled. “What

see. I wanted to take a photo of your smile but didn't get to do so in time. It's now

capturing a photo of my smile? She seems quite disappointed that she wasn't able to get

take a photo of me?”

smile, that's why I wanted to take a photo. Are you

about me?”

Ran quickly corrected herself. “I want to capture your smile as a reminder since it's a rare sight. I'll

Ran!” Nan Chen roared

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