My Wife Is a Superstar novel Chapter 641

Chapter 641 Enemy Of My Enemy

It was already ten in the morning when Nan Chen woke up. It had been a while since he had slept so deeply to rise at that hour.

He was an early riser even if he stayed up late to work overtime as he usually did, and rarely did he have the opportunity to sleep in.

There had been too much to do of late, and he was physically and mentally exhausted. It was blissful to have a good night’s sleep once he could relax.

After all, Nan Chen was only mortal who required sleep. Upon waking up, he felt refreshed. Then, after washing up, he hobbled over to the courtyard with his cane and saw his grandfather practicing Tai Chi.

Nan Chen no longer lived in the villa in Red Maple City since it had been given to Bai Hua and the others. Instead, he took up temporary residence at Commoner Residence.

When Ning Ran and the children returned, they would move to a more luxurious and spacious villa.

Nan Chen felt the blow of impermanence more strongly after the catastrophe and decided to spend more time with his grandfather.

Because of the condition of his legs, Nan Chen could not do strenuous exercises.

He could only manage basic stretches to relax his body while holding on to the tree in the yard for support.

With a final flourish, Nan Zhengde brought his fists down and took the towel handed by Chai Hua. “Let’s have breakfast.”

As Nan Chen had been asleep, breakfast time had long passed.

Having expected his grandson to be starving upon waking up, Nan Zhengde had the kitchen prepare lunch. The former had breakfast and lunch as a single meal.

“Do you not have plans today?” Nan Zhengde asked with concern. “Take the time to rest. It had been a trying period. Put aside the company’s affairs for now. You’re too tense.”

“Yes, Grandpa. I’m not going anywhere today. I’ll just keep you company while you write and read, all right?” Nan Chen offered with a grin.

Nan Zhengde laughed. “Sure, if you don’t mind getting bored. I’ve read a few books recently, and I would enjoy sharing my thoughts with you.”

“I look forward to a good lesson from you, Grandpa,” Nan Chen replied. “It’s been a while since we’ve had a chat.”

Those words were not merely of flattery. Nan Chen had always viewed his grandfather’s mind as a treasure trove from which he could learn much.

The experience and wisdom his grandfather had accumulated over the decades in the business world could not be obtained even from the best business schools.

The most valuable part of his experience was not just learning how to succeed but also how to remain steadfast in the face of adversity.

Though success was critical, the premise of success was preservation. Survival.

Surviving was the most crucial thing in the world. It was the premise and foundation of everything one strove for, which was why one dedicated ninety percent of their behavior over their lifetime toward that end.

Elderly people understood the game of survival better than anyone.

“Did Chai Hua tell you about Ouyang Duo?” Nan Zhengde asked.

Nan Chen nodded as he took a sip of soup. “He told me early yesterday morning.”

“What do you think?”

“There must have been somebody helping him. He wouldn’t have been able to escape otherwise,” Nan Chen mused. “It was a premeditated escape plan, and I think Ouyang Duo would escape successfully.”

Nan Zhengde nodded. “Yes, I think so—”

“Bad news. Ouyang Duo has escaped!” Nan Xing dashed in before Nan Zhengde could finish speaking.

“What’s with all the yelling?” Nan Zhengde scolded. “We knew about it long ago. Have you only just heard?”

“How are you still so calm after finding out?” Nan Xing cried, panicked. “We must find a way to help the police catch him.”

“No,” Nan Zhengde said. “Let him go.”

Nan Chen was bewildered. “Why? Are we just going to let him get off scot-free?”

“With the criminal charges against him, Ouyang Qi will undoubtedly find him the best lawyer if he goes to trial,” Nan Chen said. “He will serve a few years and be released in the blink of an eye. Now that he’s on the run, he’s become a fugitive and has added a new charge to his crimes. He would not dare appear publicly in China for at least ten years, which is worse than going to prison. Those who helped him escape appeared to be saving him but had, in fact, sabotaged him by costing him the chance to redeem himself.”

Nan Zhengde laughed. “Yes! Just as I thought. You should learn a thing or two from your brother, Xing. You can’t see things clearly as he does!”

Nan Xing thought there was some truth to the reprimand, but that did not stop him from feeling upset. “I didn’t manage to think carefully about it. I could have figured it out if I did.”

Nan Zhengde turned to his grandson. “Then think about this. Who helped Ouyang Duo escape?”

“What’s there to think about?” Nan Xing said impatiently. “It has to be his subordinates or family members. My money is on Ouyang Qi.”

“Most definitely not,” said Nan Zhengde shortly.