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.”

still don't think it's right to

is right. He won't blame us as he

I have yet to decide whether I

won't allow you to marry another man,” Nan Chen said in a

don't own

won't allow my children to have a stepfather or call another man 'Daddy.' If you refuse to marry me, you can choose to

Ran gaped in disbelief. “How could you say that? This is ridiculous! If I refuse to marry you, I have to

just my proposal. 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

kids will have to call them 'Mommy' too! According to

To her surprise, Nan Chen agreed

you seriously going to be

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

do

I

that, Ning Ran

“Why are you laughing?”

you shaving your hair off. If you do, you'll be the most handsome monk in China. Women would flock to the temple

about? I can't believe her imagination can

visit me?”

“No.”

“Why?”

with me and break the precept!” Ning

tugged at Nan

on your face! I need to find my phone so

finally found her phone,

fury. “Ah, what a pity. What

Chen was puzzled. “What do

with my own eyes! That was rare to see. I wanted to take a photo of your smile

all. Why is she so insistent on capturing a photo of my smile? She seems

do you want to take a photo of

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

could you say that about me?” Nan Chen frowned

want to capture your smile as a reminder since it's a rare sight. I'll do the same if I see

Ran!” Nan

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