Chen Nan was not in a good mood.
Today was supposed to be a day for his family to reunite.
But...
Why was He Shanshan here?
Why was Jian Ning here?
Why was Xu Qingxin here?
Why was Yan Wushuang here?
And.
Why did Xie Churan also come?
Fortunately, they didn't know about his relationship with Xu Nuo.
Otherwise.
Chen Nan had no doubt that Xu Nuo would also appear at home.
"Dad, what's going on?" Chen Nan walked into the living room and looked at his father, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
Life in the ninth dimension was good.
After so much time apart.
His father looked much more energetic, appearing to be around forty years old.
Chen Shan smiled and said, "Your mother said you haven't been back in a long time, and with the Mid-Autumn Festival this time, she thought of calling them over for a meal to deepen our relationships."
"Shouldn't you have informed me about this?" Chen Nan felt like he was about to face extreme embarrassment.
After all, his parents didn't know about his many confidantes.
*Slap!*
Suddenly.
Chen Nan felt a slap on the back of his head.
Turning around, he saw.
Jia Cui, with red-rimmed eyes, appeared before him.
She was wearing an apron, and her hands were covered in flour.
Then, she threw her arms around Chen Nan.
Although the mother and son had no blood relation, their bond was stronger than that of natural parents.
And they had been separated for more than two years this time.
It was much longer than when he was imprisoned.
After all, Chen Nan had been imprisoned for three years before, and she had visited him.
"You came back but didn't visit us at Grandpa's. Do you still have me as your mother?" Jia Cui's tears flowed like rain, her voice filled with reproach, but more with heartache.
She knew Chen Nan's personality.
He always reported good news and hid bad news since childhood.
Although he had left for two years this time, she had heard from his father that.
One month in the mortal world is one year in the immortal realm.
This meant.
Chen Nan had actually been away for over twenty years this time.
The time was long.
Moreover, his strength was also immense.
It was easy to imagine.
He must have experienced countless dangers and hardships!
Parents naturally felt distressed!
But unlike the heavy burden of fatherly love, mothers were more able to express their inner emotions!
Chen Nan endured his mother's scolding, a faint smile appearing on his face.
Even though he had experienced many dangers and hardships!
No matter where he went, there were people who cared about him.
"If you hadn't returned, I would have gone to the ninth dimension to find you and Dad today." Chen Nan wasn't lying; he had indeed planned to go to the ninth dimension after resolving matters with the Four Directional War Gods.
Jia Cui wiped the tears from her eyes and glanced at the several daughters-in-law peeking over from the kitchen, whispering to each other. "Today is a day for reunion, let's call the other daughters-in-law over too."
"It's only a true reunion when they are here."
Jia Cui came from the ninth dimension.
Compared to ordinary people in the secular world, she was more open-minded about this matter.
In her opinion.
Her son having so many girlfriends was a testament to his excellence.
Anyway, the Chen family had no worries about food and drink, and could afford to support many more girlfriends.
Of course.
This thought was exclusive to Chen Nan.
If Chen Shan dared to have such an idea,呵呵!
He would surely suffer greatly!
"Mom, you're truly my mother. Please don't tease me anymore, okay?"
"You're not trying to have a reunion; you're clearly trying to push your son into a fiery pit!"
Chen Nan decisively refused his mother's suggestion.
It wasn't because Ruolan of the Huashan Sword Sect disliked life in the secular world.
The most important thing was Xu Nuo.
If Xu Qingxin saw Xu Nuo, she would definitely turn on him.
She might even slap him and call him a beast.
After all.
Some relationships cannot withstand scrutiny!
Jia Cui didn't expect her son to react so strongly.
In fact, her main purpose for returning this time was to invite the daughters-in-law over for a meal as their mother-in-law.
To let them know of each other's existence.
This way, it would at least relieve a lot of Chen Nan's worries. But now it seemed.
Things were not as they had imagined!
"I won't meddle in your affairs anymore. You handle it yourself!" Jia Cui sighed, having a keen sense that her son was playing a bit too wild this time.
"I'll go to the kitchen. You and your dad can watch TV for a while," Jia Cui said as she walked towards the kitchen to make dumplings with the daughters-in-law.
"Brother, how many sisters-in-law are there outside?" Chen Xiazhi came over with a fruit platter, her eyes full of curiosity.
She liked Chen Nan.
Although she had met several sisters-in-law today.
She wasn't sad at all.
As the saying goes, "A broad mind embraces all."
If Chen Nan were a devoted person, she would definitely have no hope.
But he was a philanderer.
For her, there was still a good chance.
"Go play somewhere else," Chen Nan grunted, taking the fruit platter and sitting beside his father to watch the Mid-Autumn Festival gala.
Peace under heaven, prosperity for the nation.
This was the life he most desired.
Perhaps ordinary, but warm and real.
Unlike the immortal realm.
Chen Shan hesitated for a moment and said, "She... came to find me."
Chen Nan ate grapes, his gaze shifting from the television to his father, "Ah? Who came to find you?"
Chen Shan's eyes were complex, "Your biological mother."
"What did she want?" Chen Nan asked casually.
Then he continued watching the gala. Inside, a group of women in ancient costumes danced gracefully.
Their postures were graceful and enchanting, and the stage design was exquisite.
It was a visual feast.
Regarding his origins.
His father had already told him.
But.
What did it matter?
Even if he wasn't Chen Shan's biological son.
Nurturing is as important as giving birth.
As for where his biological parents were, or who they were.
He didn't care.
"That woman wants to acknowledge you," Chen Shan said, feeling a pang of pain in his heart.
But it was also understandable.
Because he had long suspected that this day would come.
"Hmph!"
Chen Nan said dismissively, "She gave birth to me and then gave me away. Now that I'm grown up, she wants to acknowledge me? Is there such a good thing in this world?"
Chen Shan suddenly asked, "What if she had no choice but to do so?"
Chen Nan glanced at the kitchen, confirmed they were chatting, and then whispered, "Dad, if it were before, and you said she had no choice, I might have accepted that explanation."
"But now..."
"It's different!"
"Let me tell you something, and don't tell anyone!"
"En, you're going to be a grandfather."
"I'm going to be a father."
Xu Qingxin and the others all wanted to have a baby.
So.
They absolutely couldn't let them know he had a child.
If they knew.
They would definitely try their best to have a child.
If that happened, who would suffer?
Chen Shan suddenly stood up, exclaiming, "What? I'm going to be a grandfather?"
As soon as he said this.
The kitchen fell silent.
Then Jia Cui, her face full of joy, ran out holding a rolling pin. "Son, is what your dad says true? Do you really have a child? Boy or girl? Where are they?"
"It's Mid-Autumn Festival today, quickly bring them back for a reunion!"
Chen Nan's mouth twitched.
Dad!
You're really good at setting me up!
He looked nervously at the kitchen.
The beautiful faces of his several confidantes seemed to transform into mythical beasts from the Classic of Mountains and Seas.
Their eyes were ardent and playful.
They looked like they wanted to devour him whole!
Although silent, Chen Nan knew.
He probably wouldn't have a good life from now on.
He might very well... be worn down to his skin.
Without further thought, Chen Nan quickly said, "Mom, don't listen to my dad's nonsense. I just recognized a goddaughter in the immortal realm. It's not what you think."
Jia Cui looked disappointed.
Xu Qingxin and the others also breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as Chen Nan didn't have a child, their statuses among themselves would be equal.
And at this moment!
Outside, Chen Nian's indignant voice could be heard: "Father, I am clearly your biological daughter, why are you calling me a goddaughter?"