The others stared at Chen Nan in shock.
To have the kingpin of Nancheng send flowers.
Chen Nan's connections were too widespread!
Han Feng wanted to cry!
He had tried to act cool in front of Chen Nan three times today...
Yet, each attempt had ended in failure.
Though his family had some money, in front of a mob boss like Sun Sihai, he was nothing.
Chen Nan looked at Cui Bo. "Go back and tell Sun Sihai that my brother here only serves home-style cooking. We don't need you to deliberately patronize his business."
"If you guys come here to eat in groups, will other customers dare to come?"
The words shocked everyone again.
He actually addressed Sun Sihai by his name?
Good heavens!
This was simply unbelievable!
Cui Bo respectfully replied, "I will relay Master Chen's words to Fourth Master exactly as spoken!"
"Alright, leave two pots of flowers as a gesture, and take the rest back!" Chen Nan waved his hand.
Setting aside the flowers sent by Sun Sihai,
His classmates alone had sent over twenty pots. Just moving these flowers back to the shop in the evening would be a significant physical labor.
How could he add to Pei Jian's workload by accepting these flowers?
Afterward, everyone returned upstairs to await the banquet.
However, the atmosphere had noticeably changed.
Han Feng, in particular, who was usually boisterous, was now very subdued.
He didn't dare to act cool in front of Chen Nan at all.
Pei Jian had also prepared some of his signature dishes and had the servers bring them to the table.
Undeniably,
His culinary skills were still exquisite.
The dishes were appealing to the eyes, nose, and palate.
It was evident he had put a lot of effort into this.
Everyone drank and chatted, and the atmosphere was very pleasant.
As if holding back, Han Feng, emboldened by the alcohol, publicly apologized to his classmates, admitting his arrogance during their school days and hoping they wouldn't hold it against him!
To show his sincerity, he even ran down the street wearing only his underwear.
This act earned him the classmates' forgiveness.
After all, what's past is past.
As long as one recognizes their mistakes, they are a good person!
At worst, they just wouldn't associate with him closely.
The meal lasted until four in the afternoon.
Chen Nan, supported by Jian Ning, left the restaurant.
Before leaving, Chen Nan, with a flushed face and hiccuping, said, "Little Jian Jian, from now on, just do what you need to do. Don't worry about Nancheng, or even Jizhou, or the whole country. If the sky falls, Brother Nan will hold it up for you!"
Jian Ning shook her head helplessly. "Pei Jian, he's drunk. Don't listen to him. When facing problems, one should still be calm and collected, not too impulsive!"
*Slap!*
Chen Nan slapped her backside, saying drunkenly, "Women shouldn't interrupt when men are speaking!"
Jian Ning's face turned red. She never expected Chen Nan to be so crude!
Pei Jian gave a wry smile, but still said, "Brother Nan, you've had a lot to drink. Let sister-in-law take you back to rest!"
Jian Ning's face flushed. "Don't talk nonsense. We're just ordinary friends."
"Brother Nan, I wish you and sister-in-law an early birth of your child!" Han Feng, also being supported out, chimed in. "In this world, only sister-in-law is worthy of your noble Chen family bloodline!"
"You dogs can't spit out ivory!" Jian Ning chided angrily. With Pei Jian's help, she escorted him to the car and then drove away.
Jian Ning glanced at Chen Nan, who was drowsy in the passenger seat. "Where are we going?"
Chen Nan chuckled. "To your heart!"
"No seriousness!"
Jian Ning huffed dismissively, but she actually liked hearing such words.
Afterward, she drove Chen Nan back to his home.
Seeing her son return smelling of alcohol,
Jia Cui was worried.
But upon seeing her son being escorted back by a beautiful woman with an outstanding temperament, she couldn't be happier.
She peppered Jian Ning with questions,
Treating her as a potential daughter-in-law.
This made Jian Ning very awkward, and she found an excuse to leave the Chen household.
"My dear, remember to visit us again!"
Jia Cui waved goodbye to Jian Ning reluctantly, smiling. "This girl, the more I look at her, the more attractive she is. How wonderful it would be if she could become our family's daughter-in-law!"
"What's so good about it? She doesn't look like a good person at all," Chen Xiazhi grumbled.
Chen Hanlu also offered her opinion. "Your generation often says that a wide backside is good for childbearing. This woman probably can't continue the lineage for our old Chen family!"
"Exactly, continuing the lineage is most important. I, for one, disagree with her dating my brother!" Chen Xiazhi's gaze was firm.
It wasn't that she disagreed with Chen Nan dating a girlfriend.
But looking at Jian Ning, she just felt that she wasn't a good match for Chen Nan in any aspect.
Seeing her daughters unanimously disagree, Jia Cui sighed inwardly.
The worst fear had come true.
At seven in the evening.
Chen Nan sobered up.
He cultivated on the bed for a while, and his mind gradually cleared.
He had actually expected to get drunk today.
But he hadn't expected to lose control of his intake.
It was all the fault of Tan Liangliang and the others, who had each madly poured him drinks.
Even though he was a cultivator at the Qi Refining stage, he had drunk over five jin of white wine alone today.
As for beer...
It must have been three or four cases.
However,
His mood was still quite good.
Putting on his slippers, Chen Nan walked out of the bedroom.
At this moment, Chen Hanlu was wearing a white camisole and pajama pants.
She sat with her legs crossed, holding half a watermelon, and was intently watching television.
He knew.
His parents must have gone out to set up their stall.
As for Chen Xiazhi, she had likely gone to Yingcai International School.
After all, her studies were boarding school.
Even on Saturdays and Sundays, she only had one day off. On Saturdays, she had evening self-study, and only by doing so could she better prepare for the college entrance examination.
Chen Nan suddenly felt a bit daunted.
Because after rejecting Chen Hanlu that year, he no longer knew how to interact with her.
Let alone be alone with her!
Chen Hanlu ate the watermelon with a spoon and said faintly, "Neither of us older sisters likes the girl who brought you back!"
Chen Nan gave a bitter smile. "We're just purely classmates!"
Chen Hanlu: "You'd best explain this to Mom in person. She seems to have already decided that girl is the daughter-in-law of the Chen family!"
"Alright, I'll find an opportunity to explain to Mom!"
Chen Nan felt very frustrated.
Although he and Jian Ning hadn't confirmed their relationship yet.
He knew that.
Even if they eventually confirmed their relationship, this relationship couldn't be made public for now.
Chen Hanlu: "There's food in the pot."
"Okay."
Chen Nan agreed and then found some clean clothes before heading straight to the bathroom.
His body reeked of alcohol. Not to mention that he still had to teach Chen Hanlu calligraphy later.
Even he himself couldn't stand it.
Just as he was taking a shower.
Chen Hanlu suddenly pushed open the door.
"What are you doing?"
Chen Nan was startled.
Because the bathroom lock was broken, he couldn't lock it from the inside.
Chen Hanlu smiled playfully. "Need a back scrub?"
Chen Nan shook his head repeatedly. "No need!"
A hint of a wicked smile played on Chen Hanlu's lips. "What if I say I do?"