The Scheming Ex-Husband's Courtship-Chapter 598 - 521 Accident

Nan Yu, who was so perceptive, couldn’t understand why Jian Si, with her gentle and forbearing temperament, would have such strong objections to Nan Zhan, given that they were two strangers who didn’t know each other well.

"Did my brother do something to upset you? If so, I apologize on his behalf. He can be somewhat arrogant and seem dismissive of others."

Such words made Jian Si feel embarrassed. "I’m sorry, Nan Yu, I didn’t mean it that way. Your brother is very impressive, and I really admire him."

Nan Yu smiled and said, "He’s actually a very straightforward person, only becoming complicated when analyzing cases. He really liked the stir-fried choy sum you made today. Someday, I’ll try it too."

After seeing off the Nan family brothers, Jian Si finally let out a long sigh of relief.

She didn’t dislike Nan Zhan; her constant evasion was simply out of fear that he might recognize her. Nan Zhan’s behavior was enigmatic, and her heart fluctuated, unable to decide whether or not he recognized her.

If he still remembered what happened in the past, how could he fail to recognize her with his intelligence and wisdom? Could it be that he had completely forgotten, or was she such an inconsequential person that she wasn’t even worth recalling to him?

"Did big brother leave?" Zhengzheng poked his head out from the room: "Sis, who is that man of mystery?"

"He’s a lawyer, quite famous in Aus City, but it seems he’s not very interested in being a lawyer. His enthusiasm for cracking cases is much higher."

"Does he take apprentices?" Zhengzheng’s bright eyes blinked, barely hiding his excitement.

Jian Si pushed open his room door and began tidying up the remnants of his meal, the crab shells: "After the summer break, you’re starting elementary school. As a student, your main focus should be on studying. These things can only be done as a hobby, understand?"

Before Zhengzheng could reply, Jian Si’s phone rang.

"Uncle."

"Sisi, come over for dinner with Zhengzheng tomorrow. I caught some big carp at the reservoir today. I’ll make you boiled fish," Jian Hedong said with a chuckle: "Doesn’t Zhengzheng love boiled fish?"

"Thank you, uncle," Zhengzheng overheard with sharp ears, hearing Jian Hedong’s voice.

"That settles it then. I’ll wait for you at home tomorrow."

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Nan Zhan settled into the car, while his assistant, Hong Yuan, who had waited for him for half a day, asked, "Back home or to the office?"

"To the office."

Nan Zhan was not a workaholic. With his net worth and the Nan family’s considerable influence among the six major clans, he had enough to live comfortably as the eldest son. However, he enjoyed sifting through various case files in the office, often treating it as a second home.

"This—take it for DNA comparison." The man in the backseat, half-shrouded in shadows, reached out his long arm, holding a sealed bag containing a used napkin.

Perplexed, Hong Yuan asked, "DNA comparison? Mr. Nan, I don’t quite understand."

"Paternity test, get it?"

"Got it," Hong Yuan replied, cheerfully taking it, but soon inquired with utter confusion, "Who are we comparing it to?"

Nan Zhan pinched the bridge of his nose, too lazy to look at him: "Do you want to get your salary tomorrow?"

Hong Yuan jumped in his seat, quickly straightening up and driving seriously.

He didn’t want to get his salary and leave. Although being Nan Zhan’s assistant often meant dealing with his capricious moods, the high salary made him feel certain issues shouldn’t be called issues.

Yet he couldn’t help feeling startled this time. Though Nan Zhan came from a strong background and had exceptional personal abilities, his private life was very restrained. He wasn’t picky with food, rarely frequented places of ill-repute, and at most socialized with sons of the six major clans at Xiangshan Club, playing cards, singing, and drinking.

He had a fiancée, supposedly betrothed to him since childhood, who belonged to a family that owned the largest vineyard in Aus City. However, Hong Yuan wasn’t too fond of the haughty young lady. He never liked arrogant people, except for Nan Zhan.

That’s because Nan Zhan had the right to be arrogant. If a man like him wasn’t proud, then the word ’arrogant’ wouldn’t need to exist in the dictionary.

Hong Yuan glanced once more at the plastic bag set aside; the napkin inside was obviously taken from the dining table, marked with... the yellow roe of a crab. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

He sneakily peered at the man in the backseat through the rearview mirror. His head rested against the seatback, slightly tilted upwards, his eyes closed, seemingly asleep.

Distant thunder rumbled, followed by a flash of lightning that reflected on the car window.

Nan Zhan suddenly opened his eyes, the light illuminating the predatory depths within, as he gazed outside and curved his lips into a faint smile: Yes, it was a rainy day then too.