Chapter 610 Not Clear Enough
At seven in the evening, Nan Xing rushed back to Flower City. Nan Zhengde was still practicing calligraphy in the study room. Knowing that Nan Xing had many questions to ask, he waved his hand and said, “Shower and change first. We’ll talk when we’re eating.”
“Let’s talk first,” Nan Xing blurted out. “Go ahead and let me finish writing this. Hush now.” Nan Zhengde waved dismissively once again.
Left without a choice, Nan Xing slinked away to shower and change. By the time he was done, Nan Zhengde and Feng Wan were already waiting for him in the dining room.
There were no servants by their side, for everyone else had been summoned to the west wing. Thus, only the three members of the Nan family were in the dining room.
“Don’t panic and eat first. Only after eating will you have the energy to do anything,” Nan Zhengde pointed out.
“All right, Grandpa, just spill it. How am I supposed to have any appetite if you don’t tell me anything? Is there news about my brother yet?”
“Trust me. Your brother’s fine. He really is. Dig in now.”
Upon hearing that Nan Chen was fine, Nan Xing found himself a little more relaxed. Then, his hunger began to make itself known.
After that, Nan Zhengde told Nan Xing what Ouyang Duo had said at the Nan residence.
Nan Xing lost his temper right as he heard Nan Zhengde’s words, and he threw his chopsticks on the ground. “So it’s that old prick Ouyang Duo who set my brother up!”
“I’ve got to remind you something. Although things have mostly been made clear, we still don’t have evidence to prove that he’s involved in your brother’s disappearance, so you can’t do anything rash. If you do anything impulsive, you might end up killing Nan Chen,” Nan Zhengde told Nan Xing.
“Who else could it be but him?” Nan Xing snarled.
“It’s possible that he has allied himself with someone else. Even if he’s the one behind this, you can’t get the cops to arrest him without any evidence. Moreover, he has never admitted that he was involved in this incident. Ouyang Duo isn’t an easy man to deal with. He still has Nan Chen in his hands, so we have to heed his words as of now,” Nan Zhengde emphasized.
“So I have to marry Ouyang Qing? I’d rather be single for the rest of my life than marry her!” Nan Xing roared.
“Foolish boy. Do you really think that Ouyang Duo wants you to spend the rest of your life with Ouyang Qing too? Unless you submit to him completely, or he’s going to get his daughter to get a divorce from you the moment he takes over Nanshi Corporation. You’re just a tool to him right now. This is only a procedure; you’re only registering for a marriage certificate with her, so just go with him tomorrow,” Nan Zhengde said.
“I refuse to play along with the Ouyang family even if it’s just for the show!” Nan Xing gritted out stubbornly.
Immediately, Nan Zhengde snapped, “Are you telling me you don’t care if Nan Chen dies?”
“Of course not! How can I—”
“Then you will listen to me! You’re a man. What loss will you suffer even if you pretend to marry Ouyang Qing? Even if you really do get a divorce from her in the future, you still won’t have any problems marrying another woman. On the other hand, Ouyang Qing, a woman, will be condemned for marrying twice, so what are you afraid of?”
“I’m not happy with it! I don’t want to do this! Grandpa, why do we Nans have to let someone else trample on us?”
“This is a plan they’ve plotted for a long while, and we’ve stepped right into the trap. Since we’re in it now, we’ll have to do everything we can to ensure that Nan Chen’s safe. We’ll have to plan things carefully. If you’re the one trapped right now, and if Ouyang Duo had requested Nan Chen to marry his daughter, Nan Chen would have done it in a heartbeat. Do you understand?” Nan Zhengde slowly uttered.
“Nan Xing, why are you so insensible at a time like this? Has your grandpa not explained the situation clearly enough? Only by agreeing to their conditions will we be able to resolve the current crisis. It’s the only way to keep Nan Chen safe. Why won’t you listen?” Feng Wan cried out, anxious about Nan Xing’s reaction.
Nan Xing did not speak, but he gradually calmed down.
“You’ve always hidden behind your brother’s back. Your brother has always been the one to bear all the pressure alone. He has always protected you with utmost care. Now that Nan Chen is in danger, it’s time for you, a member of the Nan family, to take on this responsibility to make sure that your brother is safe. Am I right?”
Nan Xing finally nodded. “I got it, Grandpa. I’ll go with Ouyang Qing to register our marriage tomorrow.”
Nan Zhengde inclined his head. “Good. You have to agree to everything the Ouyang family says. Remember to keep your cool. This is only temporary.”
“But they’ve requested you to transfer all of the shares to me before transferring the shares to them. Won’t they have control of Nanshi Corporation then? Will we still be able to take the company back if that’s the case? This is all my fault. I’m too weak to do anything. If my brother was here, he’d surely have a way around this instead of heeding everything Ouyang Duo says…” Nan Xing muttered as he hammered his head in distress.
Nan Zhengde’s tone turned cold as he said, “Are you looking down on me? Do you think I’ve lost the ability to protect Nanshi Corporation just because I’ve grown old? Do you think I can only listen to Ouyang Duo now?”
“That isn’t what I mean. I just…”
“Don’t worry. I’m old, but I haven’t lost my mind. Just do as I say.”
“Okay. I trust you, Grandpa.” Nan Xing bobbed his head.
Nevertheless, Nan Xing did not have a good night’s sleep.
The next morning, right as Nan Xing woke up, Ouyang Duo came with his daughter.
They were there to pick Nan Xing up for the marriage registration. Afraid that an issue might crop up if they took things slowly, the Ouyang family was quickening the pace of their plan to acquire Nanshi Corporation.
In the past, Nan Xing found Ouyang Qing a relatively pretty woman. However, when they came to pick him up for the marriage registration, he found her as disgusting as a worm.
“Nan Xing, did you come back last night?” Ouyang Qing asked.
However, Nan Xing did not bother lifting his head to answer her question.
At his ignorance, Ouyang Qing almost rolled her eyes in contempt. What are you pretending to be high and mighty for? Your brother’s fate is in our hands, so what’s with your attitude?
Right then, Nan Zhengde emerged from his room. “You’re early.”
“Mr. Nan, I’ve consulted a geomancy expert, and they’ve told me that today’s morning is the best time for the marriage registration. That’s why I’ve come to pick Nan Xing up to bring him and my daughter to register their marriage. A good day and a good time will spell good fortune for us all,” Ouyang Duo said with a smile.
“All right. The date you’ve picked will certainly be a good day. Nan Xing, hurry up and get changed so that you can head out with Qing to get this done. From now onward, we’ll be a family,” Nan Zhengde uttered.
“I’ve checked the lunisolar calendar this morning, and they clearly said that today is not a good day for any major events. Aren’t you afraid of bringing disaster to the family if we were to register our marriage today?” Nan Xing coldly responded.
Instantly, Ouyang Duo’s expression darkened. “Nan Xing, you shouldn’t say that. I’ve consulted a specialist on this. Today is truly an auspicious day. It’ll only be an unfortunate day if you keep up with that attitude of yours.”
The threat in his words was obvious—if Nan Xing did not go along with his plan, Nan Chen would be doomed.
Nan Xing was no fool, so he heard the underlying threat.
Hence, he had no choice but to fume in silence.
“Mr. Ouyang, I was just joking with you. I’ll get changed right away,” Nan Xing said upon forcing a smile onto his face.
“That’s more like it. Nan Xing, the Ouyang family is a prestigious family as well. It’s a good deal for you to become the son-in-law of our family, you know?”
A good deal for me? You’re about to snatch Nanshi Corporation from us! What are you talking about?
Then, Ouyang Qing chimed in, “Nan Xing, we’re going to take wedding photos later, so do remember to wear something formal.”
Shortly after that, Nan Xing re-emerged from his room.
Indeed, he was dressed in formal wear—a black shirt and a pair of black pants. One might mistake him for Nan Chen at first glance.
