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.”

think it's right to make a

let him know when the time is right. He won't blame us as he isn't

“But I have yet to decide whether

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

You don't

my children to have a stepfather or call another man 'Daddy.' If you refuse to marry me, you can choose to become a

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

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 to

kids will have to call them 'Mommy' too!

surprise, Nan Chen

seriously going to be a

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

you can do it?” Ning

“Of course. I am a man of my

that, Ning Ran

“Why are you laughing?”

hair off. If you do, you'll be the most handsome monk in China. Women would flock to the temple where you stay, hoping to catch a glimpse of

about?

you visit me?” he

“No.”

“Why?”

in love with me and break the precept!” Ning Ran declared. She couldn't help but giggle

at Nan

smile on your face! I need to find my phone so

her phone, Nan Chen's smile was

her chest in fury. “Ah, what a pity. What

was puzzled. “What do you

You smiled! I saw it with my own eyes! That was rare to see. I wanted to take a photo of your smile but didn't get to do so in time.

Chen couldn't understand her at all. Why is she so insistent on capturing a photo of my smile? She seems quite disappointed that she

to take a photo

see you smile, that's why I wanted to take a photo. Are you aware that you don't smile often? You have

about me?” Nan Chen frowned

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

Ran!” Nan

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