From Mockery to Majesty: The Unveiling of Miss Xia’s True Identity - Chapter 8

Chapter 8: One-Sided

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Xia Zhi did not believe him.

Chu Nan quickly made up another excuse. “It has nothing to do with that old friend of mine. I’m helping you because I’ve looked for many top doctors before, but none of them came close to treating my leg. However, you made so much more progress. I’m helping you to thank you.”

A few seconds later, Xia Zhi spoke in a low voice, “Is that so…”

“Why took you so long?” Wang Sheng had puffed himself up and remained inflated for a long time, but no one showed up. When he finally saw them, he saw them dawdling. He couldn’t hold it in any longer and roared at Xia Zhi and Chu Nan.

Xia Zhi said repeatedly, “Coming, coming.”

Then, Xia Zhi pushed Chu Nan to the living room. They had been walking for ten minutes.

Chu Nan politely said, “Grandpa, I brought you some gifts. I hope you like them.”

As soon as Chu Nan finished speaking, Chen Feng gave a look to the people behind him. They placed the gifts on the table in an orderly manner and left the old residence.

Wang Sheng took a casual glance at Chu Nan before retracting his gaze. He appeared to be unbothered, but he was quite satisfied with Chu Nan. He was humble and remembered to bring gifts, so he must have taken the matter of his visit to heart.

However, when Wang Sheng thought of how Xia Zhi had rushed to open the door, he found Chu Nan an eyesore. “You brought so many gifts. I might not like them in the end. Wouldn’t it be a waste in the end?” He said sarcastically.

Xia Zhi could tell that Wang Sheng was deliberately making things difficult for Chu Nan and could not help but say, “Grandpa…”

However, just as Xia Zhi spoke, Wang Sheng glared at her, signaling her not to speak.

Chu Nan saw it too. He gave Xia Zhi a comforting look and calmly answered Wang Sheng’s question. “I wasn’t sure what you would like. Grandpa, I’ve asked around. This time, I’ve sent you all your favorite antiques, calligraphy, and daily tonics.”

“An antique painting!” Hearing Chu Nan’s words, Wang Sheng almost couldn’t help but open it to take a look. However, his rationality quickly returned. He pretended to be indifferent and said, “This might not be what I like.”

Chu Nan knew that Wang Sheng was playing hardball, so he played along. He said, “It’s my fault. I should have come in time to ask Grandpa’s opinion before preparing.”

Chu Nan’s words made Wang Sheng feel sheepish.

However, Wang Sheng quickly recalled the rumors circulating in the circle about Chu Nan, so he quickly put on another scowl on his face.

Wang Sheng spoke solemnly to him. “Xiao Nan, I’m very grateful that you helped the little girl out on the day of the engagement. But I don’t think that the two of you are suitable for each other! You’re four years older than the little girl, and you’re also an elder in your family. Most importantly, yesterday was the first time you two met. So, I think it’s better to cancel the engagement. What do you think?”

Xia Zhi frowned and couldn’t help but say, “Grandpa, back then, when you forced me to marry Chu Ci, you didn’t say anything about it.”

Wang Sheng was a little uncomfortable. He turned his head and coughed lightly, saying in a low voice, “Don’t interrupt when the adults are talking.”

Just as Xia Zhi was about to say something, Chu Nan spoke.

“Grandpa, you don’t have to worry about that. It’s not like there’s no foundation between Zhizhi and me. In fact, my love for Zhizhi is one-sided. I fell in love with her at first sight, and I also hope that Zhizhi will fall in love with me one day.”

Zhao Shan had been called over early in the morning to take care of the situation. She was prepared to resolve the situation in time if there was an emergency, but she had not expected this.

Feeling that Xia Zhi had kept this secret from her, Zhao Shan glanced at Xia Zhi in dissatisfaction.

However, Xia Zhi looked just as surprised. She looked at Chu Nan in shock. She had not expected him to work so hard. In order to act the truth, he could even lie about liking her. He was really trying his best.

Xia Zhi was determined to use 120% of her energy when treating Chu Nan.