My Wife Is a Superstar (Ning Tan)

Chapter 1023

Chapter 1023 As Pure As Ever

Suddenly, Nan Xing realized he was the only one under pressure to keep the matter a secret.

Lu Yunbing and Lu Yunxue did not have such pressure since Lu Jingyuan would not take them to task once the matter came to light.

With Nan Xing to shoulder the blame as the adult, it made no sense to censure the children.

They were still young, so it went without saying that they could not take the fall for the matter.

For that reason, Lu Yunbing came clean upon perceiving that Lu Jingyuan might discover the truth of the matter.

Fixing a sharp look at Nan Xing, Lu Jingyuan asked him with her eyes whether he had anything to say to her.

Nan Xing cleared his throat in embarrassment. “Uh, well... Today is the last day for the comic convention, and I found out about it by coincidence. If we hadn't gone, there wouldn't have been another chance. I felt it wouldn't matter for Yunbing to skip kindergarten for a day since she's smart, so I made an arbitrary decision and took her there.”

“Why didn't you tell me? I'm her mother. What right do you have to make decisions regarding her?” Lu Jingyuan snapped.

“I...” Nan Xing had no answer for that.

Noticing his embarrassment, Lu Yunbing gazed at him with sympathy in her eyes.

Inwardly, Nan Xing fumed.

Why are you staring at me with such a look? You're going to get me killed! We made a pact to keep it a secret together. But look at what you did—you unhesitatingly betrayed me under your mother's compulsion!

“I'm sorry. I was wrong.”

In the current situation, admitting to his mistake was the only recourse available to him.

The more I act timid and pitiful, the easier it'd be to obtain Lu Jingyuan's forgiveness. Besides, the worse I get scolded by Lu Jingyuan, the more Lu Yunbing will pity me. Accordingly, our relationship might be better in the future. She's reserved, but as long as I can draw closer to her, I'd basically have both the girls' blessings!

Following that thought, he felt that everything was actually worth it.

Don't you love castigating me, Lu Jingyuan? Go ahead, then! One who's unwilling to make any sacrifices would never gain anything. Likewise, I wouldn't be able to bag you if I'm reluctant to lower myself!

“You're someone in power, Nan Xing. Why are you so childish? I'm her parent. No matter what you do that involves my daughters, you should inform me about it. Don't you even understand that principle?” Lu Jingyuan chided.

Nan Xing chuckled. “Before you, I've got no power and am merely someone ignorant.”

His sincere attitude in admitting to his mistake had Lu Jingyuan at a loss for a response.

The man continued, “I acted injudiciously for my age and did wrong by you all. I've profoundly realized my mistake. I'm childish, shallow, ignorant, and foolish to the point of hopelessness. Don't bother about me. Just leave me alone with my stupidity, so long as you're happy!”

He had lowered himself so much that he resembled a speck of dust. Lu Jingyuan was wholly stunned.

What trick is he playing now?

At the sight of her shocked expression, Nan Xing felt increasingly smug deep within.

He added, “I'm nothing more than a useless wealthy heir who can't do anything well. I even failed to please you, making mistakes instead. I'll never dare to make an arbitrary decision selfishly again in the future because I'm a useless piece of trash. Truly, don't bother about me anymore. Just leave me to fend for myself!”

He persisted in belittling himself severely.

The longer Lu Jingyuan listened, the more outrageous she found it. “What are you saying? We've never cared about you, and you've always fended for yourself!”

That rendered Nan Xing speechless.

Ugh! She's really hard-hearted. I've already gone to such lengths, yet she's still unmoved!

Contrarily, Lu Yunbing could not stand listening anymore. “In truth, Mr. Nan isn't that bad. He's indeed a bit shallow, but he brought me to the comic convention to make me happy. I'm very grateful to him. I hope you can forgive him and not scold him anymore, Mommy!”

The instant Nan Xing heard that, he jumped for joy.

Look, it has worked! I've attained my goal! It doesn't matter that Lu Jingyuan lectures me as long as I succeed in gaining her daughter's favor! Contentt bel0ngs to N0ve/lDrâ/ma.O(r)g!

“No, no, it's all my fault. I deserve to be scolded!” he hastily interjected.

Lu Jingyuan's frown deepened. “Did I scold you? When did I do that?”

Nan Xing mulled it over. Oh, she's right. She seemingly didn't scold me much.

“Although you didn't outright scold me, I can tell you actually want to do so. Thus, you don't need to restrain yourself. Just tear into me if you feel like it. I'll accept it all. I brought it upon myself with my stupidity, doing harm when I intended it for good.”

He continued acting pitiful.

A headache assailed Lu Jingyuan.

What's wrong with this d*mn man today? He's talking weirdly, entirely different from his usual style. He

doesn't need to be so lowly when he's the young master of the Nan family. Why is he doing this? Who is he putting on a show for by degrading himself?

“Don't blame Mr. Nan anymore, Mommy. In actual fact, he's very much well-mannered,” Lu Yunxue urged as well.

When Nan Xing heard that, mirth bubbled within him.

Very much well-mannered? Is it because I belittled myself, so I left her that impression? Well, that's okay. Anyway, it's far better than being ill-mannered.

“All right, let's all eat and not speak about this anymore,” Lu Jingyuan declared in exasperation.

“Thank you, Mommy!” Nan Xing exclaimed.

At that, Lu Jingyuan was utterly stumped.

“Oh no! That was a slip of the tongue. I mean, thank you, Jingyuan!” Nan Xing amended.

“Don't address me so intimately,” Lu Jingyuan protested.

“Thank you, Ms. Lu.”

This time, she accepted it.

After dinner, the two girls played at the kid-friendly restaurant's playground while Lu Jingyuan started laying the ground rules with Nan Xing.

“No matter your motive, keep an appropriate distance from my daughters henceforth!”

Nan Xing's eyes went wide. “Why?”

“Because they're my daughters, and I won't allow a stranger of the opposite sex to draw too close to them,” Lu Jingyuan answered firmly.

Nan Xing could hardly believe his ears. “I'm a stranger?”

“If not?”

“I think we're at least friends, no? Calling me a stranger truly wounds me deeply!” Nan Xing countered aggrievedly.

“For some time previously, we could have been begrudgingly considered friends. But now, you've become a stranger again!”

Nan Xing was unwilling to accept that. “What's the reason behind this change in relationship?”

“Naturally, it's because I find your behavior increasingly suspicious and your motives impure!”

I just want to pursue you, okay? My motives are as pure as can be, even more so than purified water!

“I've already apologized for the matter today, yet you want to back me into a corner?” Nan Xing whined pitifully.

Ignoring him, Lu Jingyuan went on to speak of the second rule. “Also, you're not allowed to seek me out at the office henceforth!”

“I'm also an executive at the company! It's only natural for me to go to the office!” Nan Xing protested.

“You can go to the office, but you can't seek me out!”

“What the heck! Why?”

“No reason. You're simply not allowed to seek me out!”

Nan Xing shook his head helplessly. “Are there any other rules?”

“Thirdly, you're not allowed to seek me out at my place!”

Having listened to everything she said, Nan Xing reached a conclusion.

At the end of the day, all you want to say is that I'm not allowed to seek you out anymore. You're going too far! To bring you here from the capital, I drank with your brother and got myself as drunk as a skunk. Now that you've made it here, you're forbidding me from looking for you? Am I to obey just because you said so? Am I that obedient?