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.”

it's right to make a decision

worry. I'll let him know when the time is right. He won't blame us as he isn't overbearing at

I have yet to decide whether I should marry

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

don't own

to have a stepfather or call another man 'Daddy.' If you refuse to marry me, you can choose to become a nun and spend the rest of your life alone,”

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

you choose to marry someone else, you will have to sever your relationship with my children as they will not be

another woman, my kids will have to call them 'Mommy' too! According to your logic, you'll have to become a monk and not marry another

surprise, Nan Chen agreed

going to be a

if I marry another woman,

can do it?” Ning Ran

course. I am a man

that, Ning Ran

“Why are you laughing?”

be the most handsome monk in China. Women would flock to the temple where you stay, hoping to catch

nonsense is she talking about? I

you visit

“No.”

“Why?”

with me and break the precept!” Ning Ran

at Nan Chen's

that, Ning Ran searched for her phone frantically. “Stay put and keep that smile on your face! I need to find my phone so I can capture this moment

finally found her phone, Nan Chen's smile

Ran thumped her chest in fury.

puzzled. “What do

see. I wanted to take a photo of your smile but didn't get to do so

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

do you want to take

photo. Are

you say that about me?” Nan Chen

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

Nan Chen

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