Ning Ran had no choice but to return with the others on the next day.
Once they reached Jiangcheng, their helicopter landed on the helipad in the backyard of the Nan family’s residence.
Housekeeper Chai Hua and the maids were there on standby to welcome them.
Of course, I have to shower and change first before meeting the old man.
Ning Ran looked around and reckoned that the house was enormous. It was like a manor which consisted of a few independent but interlinked buildings in all four cardinal directions and another one in the center.
The design and layout of the house were sophisticated, almost like a royal mansion in ancient times.
A maid well-trained in professional childcare took the two children away, and Ning Ran was led somewhere else.
This was the rule in the Nan family. Professional caretakers will look after the children, instead of their mothers.
Ning Ran was brought to a room in the west side. Maids were there to help her shower and change, but she rejected the offer, as she was used to doing it herself.
After getting dressed, she waited in the room for quite some time. Soon, Nan Xing appeared.
“The children are having fun with the old master. I came over to accompany you, just in case you’re bored.” Nan Xing said.
Deep in her heart, Ning Ran knew the Nan family was only interested in the children, not her.
This was normal. They had blood ties with the children, and she was just an unknown actress. She will remain unrelated to them, as long as she was still not married into the family.
Even if she had borne them two children, this would not change the fact that she was just an outsider – unless and until she married into the Nan family, had a marriage certificate to legally prove that she had become a part of the family.
This was going to be difficult as well, because she would need to be a part of everything here, if she decides to take the leap of faith.
She would be a part of everything in this family – not just her identity, but more importantly, she would also have a share of the immense wealth the Nan family possessed.
This was why marrying into a wealthy family can be difficult. Ordinary folks can get married just because they wanted to. It was not the case for wealthy families, as everything was built upon benefits and interests.
And because of all the benefits and interests, people became more vigilant, mean and cold towards each other.
Ning Ran was not bothered by all of those. She did not want to be a part of that world in the first place, as she was comfortable with what she has now.
“You don’t have to accompany me. Go spend time with your family. Return the children to me once you’re done.” Ning Ran was calm, not angry at all.
“Can the children stay here today? It’s safer.” Nan Xing said.
“No.” Ning Ran outright rejected.
“Why not? This is their home too.”
“I still have full custody of my children so they should stay with me. I want to bring them to visit Xiangyun, now that we’re back. Cheng Xiangyun was the one who took us in, after all.”
All I’m trying to say is, where were you when I was lost and down? And where was the Nan family when I needed help? Now that the children have grown up, you want to take them away from me?
Nan Xing did not know what to say, “I’d never wanted to steal your children, you know that. They’re yours…”
“I know. They’re mine. You don’t have to tell me.”
“Alright, let’s go and see my granddad then…”
“Forget it. He would have called if he wishes to see me. I’d rather not see him.”
“You’ve misunderstood. You know, the Nan family is just a little cautious about such things…”
“I know and I understand, which is why I just want my kids. Nothing else matters.”
Nan Xing took a deep breath, realizing he was in a difficult position.
“I’ll try to work things out.” He said powerlessly.
Nan Xing returned to the living hall, and at this time, the children were talking to Nan Zhengde.
Erbao was actively describing the events that took place in the forest, and may have exaggerated a story or two to make it more interesting.
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