Jian Ning suddenly asked, "Will you upload this video online?"
Sun Yue, the owner of the hot pot restaurant, smiled and said, "Since we're fighting for love, it naturally has to be uploaded online. After all, charity depends on everyone."
"But don't worry, we'll respect your privacy and blur your faces."
Jian Ning breathed a sigh of relief.
If it were uploaded online and seen by people she knew.
How would she ever face them?
Sun Yue then asked for both of their names and contact information, and said, "We'll inform you both immediately of any progress with the 'Love Library.' Once it's built, we'll send you both honorary certificates."
"You're right, charity does depend on everyone. In that case, I'll donate a hundred thousand too!" Chen Nan scanned the QR code at the corner of the table for payment and donated one hundred thousand yuan.
Sun Yue's respect soared. "You're truly a man of character, little brother. I like your kind. From now on, you'll get a fifty percent discount whenever you eat here."
"Thank you, Sister Sun!" Chen Nan looked at Jian Ning and extended his hand again. "Shall we go?"
"Mm."
Jian Ning agreed, grabbed Chen Nan's arm, and stood up. Then, with unsteady steps, she followed Chen Nan out of the hot pot restaurant.
Chen Nan smirked, "Legs feeling weak?"
"I'll kill you!"
Jian Ning's face flushed, and she pinched the soft flesh on Chen Nan's waist fiercely.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch, let go, let go, let go!"
Chen Nan winced in pain.
Jian Ning pinched him with all her might.
Even as a cultivator at the Qi Refining stage, she found it hard to endure.
Seeing Chen Nan's face turn green with pain, Jian Ning reluctantly let go, but her beautiful eyes were filled with grievance and anger. "You're clearly taking advantage of me. I don't like this side of you."
Chen Nan pinned her against the BMW and cornered her. Disregarding her consent, he kissed her, offering her a melting mint candy.
Then, he looked at the girl, who was like a startled bird, and said affectionately, "Then do you like it when I take advantage of you openly?"
Jian Ning stared at Chen Nan blankly.
She hadn't expected him to say something like that at all.
This made her recall what happened at the graduation ceremony three years ago.
That day.
As the top student in the entire grade, she had gone on stage to cheer on the younger students.
But as she finished her speech and prepared to leave.
Chen Nan appeared on the podium.
He held a bouquet of flowers picked from the school grounds, knelt on one knee, and confessed his love to her in front of everyone.
It was abrupt.
It made her lose face and feel humiliated.
But undeniably.
That was when Chen Nan had entered her life.
And now.
Just like last time, he had entered her life without any warning.
He was overbearing and domineering.
She was powerless to resist.
"I..." Looking at Chen Nan's passionate gaze, a blush rose on Jian Ning's face again. She nervously lowered her head. "I don't like mint-flavored mint candies..."
Chen Nan gave a wry smile. "Then spit it out!"
"No, it has your taste on it." Jian Ning, with a blush, opened the car door and got in.
Chen Nan walked around to the passenger side, buckled his seatbelt, and sighed, "Now I understand the difference between top students and slackers. Even their sweet talk is so captivating."
"I'm not worried about tutoring children's homework in the future anymore."
Jian Ning's hands gripped the steering wheel tightly and she nervously asked, "Chen Nan, do you think we're really suitable?"
"No... are you changing your mind that fast?" Chen Nan was shocked.
Jian Ning shook her head. "It's not that I'm changing my mind too quickly, but I didn't have a choice at the hot pot restaurant."
Chen Nan continued, "Then how do you explain my taste being on the mint candy?"
Jian Ning paused, then sighed. "Okay, I admit I quite like you, and I enjoyed the challenge process just now. But liking someone is different from being with them."
"Before that, I need to be sure if we're suitable."
As a rational woman, she didn't want to be swayed by emotions.
For example, completing the challenge with Chen Nan just now.
It was definitely the boldest thing she had ever done.
Just as Chen Nan was about to speak, he saw a locksmith passing by on the road.
"Wait a moment." Chen Nan got out of the car and chased after him. He returned with a worn-out lock and a brand-new key in his hand.
He looked at Jian Ning. "Do you think this key can open this lock?"
Jian Ning shook her head. "I don't know!"
"We two are like this lock. Neither of us knows if we're suitable to be together." Chen Nan's lips curved into a faint smile. "But I have a way to find out."
Jian Ning asked curiously, "What way?"
*Click!*
Chen Nan inserted the key into the lock cylinder and smiled. "Insert it, try a few times, and then we'll know, won't we?"
Jian Ning was dumbfounded. "This... this can even be used for carnal acts?"
Chen Nan smiled and shrugged. "Isn't that the reality?"
"If you don't try a few times, how will you know if you can open this lock?"
"So, whether we're suitable or not, you have to give me a chance."
Jian Ning gritted her teeth. "Shameless! You want a chance to 'try a few times'?"
Brother Nan showed a bashful smile. "It's not impossible!"
Jian Ning suppressed her urge to collapse. "Chen Nan, I don't like this flippant side of you."
"I'm sorry!"
Chen Nan immediately regained his composure and sat there obediently, not saying a word.
"Here we go again?"
Jian Ning's sanity was on the verge of exploding.
Three years had passed since they last met.
She found that Chen Nan had changed.
Although still overbearing.
There was an added element of rogueishness to his dominance.
Chen Nan whispered, "Then tell me, what kind of me do you like? I'll change if you tell me."
"Just be yourself!" Jian Ning sighed. "As for us, I'll think about it carefully before I reply to you!"
Chen Nan held up the lock with the key inserted. "Are you sure you don't want to try this method?"
"Shut up!"
The woman let out a piercing shriek.
Chen Nan, "Alright, alright, I'll shut up. Take me back to the medical clinic!"
Jian Ning pouted, looking displeased. "Is it polite to make a girl drive?"
"I don't have a driver's license." Chen Nan rubbed his nose. It seemed like he should get one soon, it would be more convenient for going places.
"Of course, if you give me a chance, I can drive then."
Seeing his mischievous grin, Jian Ning snorted. "You mean you want to 'drive' me, don't you?" With that, she started the car and headed towards the shantytown.
Chen Nan sat comfortably in the passenger seat.
Perhaps because his mind was at ease, he was in a very good mood.
It was only around Jian Ning that he could act like someone his own age, carefree, shedding all his defenses and pretenses.
The only regret was... not being able to take off all his clothes around her.
That was a bit of a pity.
However, judging by Jian Ning's performance today, winning her over should be just around the corner, right?