Lu Shao is cunning; Miss Nan has fallen for his tricks again.

Chapter 184 An Ordinary Family of Three

Seeing Su Nian's expression, Fang Xue opened her mouth but didn't say anything, knowing that saying more would only make things worse.

Nan Xu's eyes lit up as soon as she opened them; she'd been eating melons all day.

She lay on the sofa with her legs crossed, obediently lying on her stomach. Lu Zhiyan pushed the door open and saw Nan Xu looking at her phone and grinning foolishly.

"What are you laughing at?" Lu Zhiyan took off his coat and draped it over his forearm.

"Nothing much, just reading entertainment news. By the way, why are you so late today?" Nan Xu got up and looked out the window. It was already dark outside, and even the streetlights in the yard were dim.

"There was a last-minute meeting before I left work, so I was delayed for a while. Is your stomach upset today?" Lu Zhiyan sat down and picked up Guai Guai, letting it lie in the crook of his arm.

“No, today’s meals were all from the diet plan that you had the nutritionist prepare.” Nan Xu leaned on Lu Zhiyan’s shoulder.

"You didn't orchestrate today's trending topics online, did you?" Nan Xu whispered in Lu Zhiyan's ear.

“I’m not that bored. I only conveyed your wishes to my friends, and they’re not the type to meddle. This is probably something she brought upon herself.” Lu Zhiyan reached out and patted Nan Xu’s cheek.

Aunt Li placed the soup on the table and watched the two of them showing affection as if no one else was around. She hesitated for only a moment before returning to the kitchen.

The dining table has a heat-retaining function so it won't get cold.

Perhaps Nanxu was hungry, because she walked towards the dining table in her slippers. "Aunt Li should have finished cooking. Let's go eat."

"Okay." Lu Zhiyan carried Guai Guai over. "Isn't it time to feed Guai Guai? Do you want me to make some formula for it?"

"Give it to Xiao Chen, she takes good care of it."

As soon as he finished speaking, Xiao Chen stepped forward and took the baby from Lu Zhiyan's arms to make baby formula.

Lu Zhiyan picked up a piece of fish and helped Nan Xu remove the bones before placing it on Nan Xu's plate.

"My mom called me today. She said three days from now is an auspicious day, suitable for exchanging betrothal gifts." Lu Zhiyan put some greens on Nan Xu's plate.

"A betrothal gift? How much are you planning to give?" Nan Xu asked, holding her chopsticks and looking at Lu Zhiyan with great interest.

Lu Zhiyan chuckled, "How much do you want? Several hundred million. Do you want any other dowry? For example, antiques, calligraphy and paintings, jade and gemstones?"

"I've got my eye on a car, will you buy it for me?" Nan Xu looked at Lu Zhiyan with sparkling eyes that seemed to hold the stars and the sea.

They were talking about betrothal gifts, how did they suddenly start talking about buying a car?

“We’re talking about the betrothal gifts now. Put your car purchase on hold for now; it won’t be included in your betrothal gift list.” Lu Zhiyan glanced helplessly at Nan Xu.

Why does this little girl always act on a whim?

“Then let’s follow the rules of the capital, but I want a new car,” Nan Xu continued.

“The rules of the capital? We are different from ordinary families, so we can’t be measured by their standards. Of course I want to give you the best.” Lu Zhiyan stared at Nan Xu seriously.

Nan Xu pursed her lips and slowly extended one finger. "How about one hundred million?"

Lu Zhiyan raised an eyebrow. One hundred million? Who are you insulting?
"This little bit of money isn't even enough to buy a few of the cars you like, stop joking."

"No fuss. Anyway, it's all mine after the wedding, so why bother with that procedure?" Nan Xu picked up a chicken wing and put it in her mouth.

"Then I'll do it your way. By the way, what kind of car did you say you wanted to buy?"

"I suddenly feel like I don't like it anymore. Just remember this, you owe me a car." Nan Xu glanced at Lu Zhiyan with a haughty look.

"You asked me to spend money to buy you a car, and now that you're not buying it, I'm the one who owes you one. Nanxu, can't you be reasonable?" Lu Zhiyan sighed helplessly.

"I'm the kind of person who can't be reasoned with. What? You've changed your mind and don't want to come to my house to give betrothal gifts anymore?" "How could I dare? I like you just the way you are." Lu Zhiyan looked at Nan Xu with a smile in his eyes.

Nan Xu smiled and curled her lips. "I'm full. I'll go upstairs first."

"You only ate this much?" Lu Zhiyan looked at the small bowl of rice, which had been eaten less than a quarter of the way, and the vegetables had only been picked up a few times.

"Aren't you going to make me brown sugar ginger tea with poached eggs later? I'll eat less tonight, and I'm not that hungry." With that, Nan Xu dashed to the stairwell. "Oh, and remember to bring Guai Guai up later."

"understood."

After Lu Zhiyan finished dinner, Aunt Li and Xiao Chen went home. Lu Zhiyan cleaned up the dishes and put them in the dishwasher. After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, they followed behind Lu Zhiyan.

Lu Zhiyan followed obediently wherever he went.

After the brown sugar ginger tea with poached eggs was ready, Lu Zhiyan carried the bowl in one hand and supported the little girl's bottom with the other, walking upstairs.

Pushing open the bedroom door, Nanxu was half-reclined on the bed, applying a face mask and playing on her phone.

Lu Zhiyan put the bowl on the table and placed Guai Guai on the carpet.

Nan Xu was scrolling through entertainment news when Yan Xiaoxiao sent her a message.

"Girl, I had a one-night stand with a male college student at a bar, and it seems like he's been clinging to me ever since. What should I do?"

Even through the screen, Nan Xu could feel Yan Xiaoxiao's suffocating feeling.

Nanxu sent a voice message directly: "I'm afraid I can't help you. I have absolutely no experience with this."

Hearing the voice, Lu Zhiyan turned around and looked at Nan Xu. "Who are you talking to?"

"Xiaoxiao, I've run into some relationship problems and need your help." Nan Xu didn't even look up, continuing to stare at her phone.

Lu Zhiyan glanced at it; he couldn't join in the girls' conversation, so he decided to go wash up.

"I'm going to wash up. You keep an eye on her and be good."

"I know." After saying that, Nan Xu called Guai Guai's name twice, and Guai Guai ran to Nan Xu's side.

Nanxu bent down and lifted Guai Guai from below, placing her on the soft bed.

"Sweetie, you play by yourself, Mommy is texting with your godmother."

Guai Guai couldn't understand, and kept snuggling into Nan Xu's arms. Nan Xu held Guai Guai in her arms, letting it run wild in her embrace.

Nan Xu replied to each of Yan Xiaoxiao's messages.

A short while later, Lu Zhiyan emerged from the bathroom wearing a white bathrobe, drying his hair with a towel in his hand, and still damp.

He dried his hair, picked up the bowl from the table, walked to the bedside, and handed it to Nanxu, saying, "Drink it quickly."

Nan Xu put down her phone, took the bowl handed to her, and quickly finished the brown sugar ginger tea. She also ate the two eggs in no time.

Lu Zhiyan took the empty bowl and placed it on the table. "It's getting late, go wash up." After saying that, he called out to Guai Guai twice, "Guai Guai, come here to Daddy."

The obedient girl didn't respond; she just clung to Nanxu.

Nanxu chuckled, "Our little darling still loves Mommy, right?" As she spoke, she kissed the little dog's head.

Lu Zhiyan wanted to pick up Guai Guai directly, but Nan Xu stopped him. "It's okay, I won't go to work tomorrow. I'll wash up after Guai Guai falls asleep."

(End of this chapter)