Xie Churan said, "We bought villa number 88 downstairs."
Chen Nan exclaimed, "Good heavens!"
People say rabbits don't eat the grass near their dens.
But you, you're not planning to leave home to eat grass, are you?
Chen Nan then introduced the identities of the mother and daughter.
Jia Cui was in high spirits, "Sister-in-law, since we're neighbors, let's visit each other often from now on. To be honest, although this villa area is quiet, there are also drawbacks."
"There's no sense of community. Unlike when we lived in the shanty town, people would chat."
"Alright! Then we'll visit often when we have time!" Xie Churan's face was flushed with excitement. This was exactly what she wanted. Only this way could she win Chen Nan's affection.
This was also why she bought villa number 88!
It was for the convenience of their clandestine meetings.
"Mom and Dad, we're back!"
With two cheerful voices, the two Chen sisters, carrying their schoolbags, walked in one after another.
Jian Ning followed behind them, holding a two-tiered cake.
"Mom, we have guests?" Chen Xiazhi asked a little nervously.
Jia Cui introduced, "Oh, they are your brother's friends. This is Auntie Xie, and this is her daughter, Xie Ling'er."
"Hello, Auntie Xie."
The two Chen sisters greeted Xie Churan.
However, they were puzzled.
Why would their brother have friends who were beautiful aunties?
It seemed that the number of female friends around their brother was growing...
Jian Ning also nodded at Xie Churan.
After all, they were all from high society; they knew each other.
Moreover, Jian Ning was a member of Xie Churan's beauty salon.
Chen Nan looked at the cake with a bewildered expression, "Wait, why is there a cake? Is it someone's birthday today?"
"You're Jian Ning's classmate, and you don't even know it's her birthday today?" Chen Hanlu pouted.
Chen Nan's face flushed with embarrassment.
He truly didn't know it was Jian Ning's birthday!
Chen Xiazhi said, "Sister Jian Ning was planning to celebrate at home. I thought it would be livelier at our place than at hers, so I suggested she come over!"
Jia Cui said, "I've already prepared a table full of dishes. By the way, Sister Churan, you two shouldn't leave. Stay for dinner tonight!"
Xie Churan appeared slightly hesitant, "Wouldn't that be too much trouble?"
"What trouble is there? Just treat this place like your own home. You all chat, I'll go to the kitchen to prepare dinner." Jia Cui said with a smile and went to the kitchen.
"Let me help!" Xie Churan followed her.
"I can help too." Xie Ling'er also followed. She wanted to impress Jia Cui and make her look favorably upon her as a future daughter-in-law.
Chen Xiazhi said, "I'm going to do my homework. Brother, remember to call me when it's time for dinner!"
"You all chat then!" Chen Hanlu said coolly and also went upstairs.
Only Chen Nan and Jian Ning were left in the living room.
"In the end, I was just overthinking things!" Miss Jian sighed lightly, speaking sarcastically, "I thought I would at least receive a gift or well wishes from a certain person for my birthday. Turns out, a certain person doesn't even know what day it is!"
She was wearing a stylish white shirt and sky-blue jeans today, dressed casually yet accentuating her long, slender legs.
Especially her slightly resentful gaze, which made Chen Nan's heart flutter.
He cleared his throat, sounding a little embarrassed, "I figured giving myself to someone would be a rather novel gift, wouldn't it?"
"No dog would want a gift like you!" Jian Ning snorted, a blush quickly rising on her face.
Chen Nan: "Alright, I've heard you. I hope you won't go back on your word then!"
"Hell would freeze over before I'd regret it." Jian Ning casually picked up a bunch of grapes and ate them. Then, she looked towards the kitchen, a hint of vigilance flashing in her eyes, "How do you know Xie Churan?"
Chen Nan casually explained, "I met her when we were learning to drive. Then I saved Xie Ling'er. Plus, they bought villa number 88, and they knew I lived here, so they came to visit."
Jian Ning gave a forced smile, "I'm afraid there's more to it, isn't there?"
Chen Nan's heart skipped a beat.
"Damn it!"
Didn't this woman have an incredibly accurate sixth sense?
She actually guessed that he and Xie Churan had a close relationship?
If that were the case, would it draw his mother's attention?
If his mother found out about his relationship with her, she would probably object to him dating her, right?
Just as Chen Nan was feeling anxious, Jian Ning's voice rang out, "I also heard today that Sharmansia launched breast enhancement pills, and the price was outrageous. At that moment, I knew those pills must have come from you!"
Chen Nan breathed a sigh of relief. As long as she hadn't discovered his illicit relationship with Xie Churan, it was fine.
"You don't blame me for cooperating with Sister Xie, do you?"
Jian Ning rolled her eyes, "I can only sell a breast enhancement pill for a hundred thousand, but I can sell it for a million through Boss Xie. I can do that math."
"However, don't you need to put some effort into Longyin?"
"You can't just hand over the formula to Wan Ting and me and then wash your hands of it, can you?"
"The company is in its infancy. Even if you want to be a hands-off manager, shouldn't you consider the feelings of the company employees?"
Chen Nan calmly lit a cigarette and placed his feet on the coffee table, "Don't worry about this. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll give you a big surprise within three days!"
Jian Ning pressed, "How big?"
Chen Nan raised an eyebrow, "So big you'll find it unbelievable!"
An hour later.
The dining table was laden with many sumptuous dishes, and everyone sat around the table, creating a lively atmosphere.
No!
It was more like the people were more beautiful than the dishes!
Apart from Chen Nan, a man, all the others were women, and they were all very beautiful.
"Mom, where's Dad?" Chen Nan asked curiously.
Jia Cui opened a bottle of red wine, "Your dad went to Mr. Jian's place to drink with the old man."
"Alright, he can drink his fill, and we'll eat ours."
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Since the two Chen sisters had unfinished homework and classes tomorrow, they did not drink any alcohol.
The others, however, drank until nearly eleven o'clock before finishing!
Chen Nan had expected that his mother and Xie Churan would have no common ground. The reality proved him wrong. Even after being a housewife for so many years, his mother knew astronomy and geography. Sometimes, even Xie Churan couldn't keep up with her knowledge and experience.
"For so many years, I haven't heard any information about her maternal family. It seems Mom isn't an ordinary person!"
Chen Nan thought to himself.
After the banquet ended, Xie Churan and her daughter left first.
As soon as they left, a slightly tipsy Jian Ning hiccuped, "Aunt Jia, thank you for your hospitality today. It's getting late, so I'll head back. I'll come again another day to learn your cooking skills!"
"Okay, drink plenty of water when you get back and get some rest." Jia Cui smiled, then kicked Chen Nan in the butt and whispered, "You brat, the atmosphere has been set. Aren't you going to take her home and win her over now?"
"Do I need to teach you something like this?"
Chen Nan gave an "OK" gesture and looked at Jian Ning, "Let's go, I'll take you back!"
Jian Ning's face turned red.
Why was she feeling a little nervous, yet so expectant?