"Xin Xin, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?" Wang Nanshan saw Liu Xin Xin's worried expression and quickly went to her side to ask with concern.

"Tell me, Xiao Chen already has Ya Nan and Tian Tian, ​​and he even came back with Tian Tian this time. But he still brought back a strange girl while we were away!" Liu Xinxin said irritably, her tone full of dissatisfaction and worry.

"Oh, she's just Xiao Chen's classmate, don't overthink it." Wang Nanshan tried to comfort Liu Xinxin, but his tone revealed a hint of helplessness.

However, when his gaze fell upon Liu Xinxin's resolute eyes, he immediately realized that things weren't so simple. "Well, Xinxin, you're probably experiencing hormonal imbalance due to your pregnancy, which makes you tend to overthink things. I think they're just ordinary friends," he tried to persuade Liu Xinxin again.

"Just ordinary friends? Xiao Chen is so famous now, why did he bring her home?" Liu Xinxin glared at Wang Nanshan, her tone full of doubt. "Haven't you noticed? That girl has been in Xiao Chen's room and slept in his bed!"

"What? How did you know?" Wang Nanshan was momentarily stunned, his eyes wide as if he couldn't believe his ears. "No way? Lin Chen has been busy in Lu Tiancheng for the past year and hasn't come back much. Could this girl have been brought back to Lu Tiancheng by Lin Chen as well? If so, Tian Tian would have told us already. So, if the two of them really have something going on, wouldn't that mean they were already having an affair a year ago?"

"Maybe it really did start a year ago!" Liu Xinxin said, then turned and left. Her back view carried a hint of determination and helplessness, as if she were silently expressing her dissatisfaction and worries.

Wang Nanshan stood there, gazing intently in the direction Liu Xinxin had left, then looked up at Lin Chen's room upstairs. His eyes held a mixture of relief and complex emotions. He knew that since Lin Chen's sudden disappearance seven years ago and his reappearance with a completely new identity, their lives had undergone a dramatic transformation.

Looking back on those difficult days, the orphanage was forcibly demolished, and he was reduced to working on construction sites; life seemed to have fallen into endless darkness. However, Lin Chen's return was like a ray of light, illuminating his life. Lin Chen not only funded the reconstruction of the orphanage but also helped him rediscover hope for life. Liu Xinxin's proactive approach brought him a long-lost sense of warmth and happiness.

Now that they have their own child, their life seems to have become even more perfect.

However, Wang Nanshan was also keenly aware that the increasing number of women around Lin Chen would bring him endless trouble. Lin Chen was, after all, still a young man, and prone to youthful mistakes. He worried that Lin Chen would become entangled in an emotional vortex from which he couldn't extricate himself. Watching his son steadily progress towards success, Wang Nanshan felt both proud and worried.

Just as he was lost in thought, Liu Xinxin hurriedly walked out of the house, her face full of anxiety and unease.

"Xin Xin, where are you going?" Wang Nanshan couldn't help but ask.

"I have to go find Tian Tian! Xiao Chen can be taken away by outsiders even at home, and she still has the mind to sign autographs for fans outside!" Liu Xinxin's tone was full of dissatisfaction and anxiety. Ignoring Wang Nanshan's advice, she insisted on going out to find her sister.

Not long after, Lin Chen came downstairs. "Uncle Nan, where's Sister Xin Xin?" he asked casually, but he keenly noticed the strangeness in Wang Nanshan's tone.

"They've gone out," Wang Nanshan replied awkwardly, a hint of helplessness flashing in his eyes. He knew all too well that the misunderstanding between Lin Chen and Liu Xinxin was deepening, and as the middleman, he was powerless to do anything about it.

Lin Chen sensed the awkward atmosphere and tried to change the subject: "Uncle Nan, what's wrong? Why are you looking so worried? Isn't Sister Xin Xin pregnant? That's wonderful news!"

However, Wang Nanshan was not moved by Lin Chen's words. He shifted his position, gesturing for Lin Chen to sit next to him. "Lin Chen, come here. It's been a long time since we had a heart-to-heart talk. Tell Uncle Nan the truth, how many wives have you found for us outside?" Wang Nanshan's words carried a hint of seriousness and teasing.

Upon hearing this, Lin Chen panicked. "Ahem, Uncle Nan, what are you saying? I, I um, I haven't finished my work yet, I'll be going now." With that, he slipped away like a gust of wind.

Watching Lin Chen's retreating figure, Wang Nanshan shook his head helplessly. "That brat, why can't he just tell the truth? Sigh, he's such a worry." He muttered to himself.

In the days that followed, Lin Chen's life at home was unbearable. Liu Xinxin stayed home almost every day, watching his every move, afraid that he would do something outrageous. Wang Nanshan, on the other hand, would occasionally talk to Lin Chen, trying to get some secrets about his private life out of him.

Lin Chen knew that this was something he couldn't easily reveal even to his closest friends. He feared that if he explained it inappropriately, it would only make them more suspicious. So, after enduring several days of "surveillance," Lin Chen finally made an excuse to go on a trip to relax.

Although Wang Nanshan and Liu Xinxin were somewhat reluctant to part with him, they still gave Lin Chen some advice: "Go on your trip, but don't go causing trouble for anyone. Treat Ya Nan and Tian Tian well, or we won't let you off the hook!"

Lin Chen listened to their words of advice, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew that no matter where he went, he couldn't escape the bonds of family and the weight of responsibility. However, he also understood that he needed time to sort out his thoughts and face the challenges ahead.

That day, Lin Chen was exceptionally excited because he was about to see Ning Jiaqi, whom he hadn't seen for a long time. In his heart, Ning Jiaqi always held an irreplaceable place. Although they could only meet through online video during this time, his longing for her was like a wildfire, unstoppable.

When he arrived at Ning Jiaqi's residence, before he could even get out of the car, a familiar figure gracefully flew into his arms like a swallow. People around them cast envious glances, their eyes filled with amazement and jealousy.

"Oh, we don't need to get so excited," Lin Chen joked with a smile, but his heart was filled with warmth.

"I'm excited? I thought you died in Lu Tiancheng! Why did you come back?" Ning Jiaqi complained, but her eyes sparkled with joyful tears.

Seeing her coquettish expression, Lin Chen's heart stirred, and he kissed her lips directly. The kiss was lingering and passionate, until Ning Jiaqi was almost suffocating, at which point he slowly released her.

"Are you trying to kill me?!" Ning Jiaqi blushed and playfully punched Lin Chen. Then the two left hand in hand, leaving behind a crowd of envious glances.

They found a nearby budget hotel to stay in. Ning Jiaqi originally wanted to take Lin Chen home, but Lin Chen, considering the complicated situation of the Ning family, especially Ning Tao's attitude towards him, decided it was better to stay in a hotel first. After all, going there rashly now would only make the atmosphere awkward.

Inside the room, the two were alone, embracing each other, lying quietly on the bed. Although they didn't do anything inappropriate for children, the tranquility and warmth made them feel incredibly happy.

"Stay tonight," Lin Chen whispered in Ning Jiaqi's ear, his voice full of tenderness and expectation.

Ning Jiaqi nodded in agreement without thinking, but quickly changed her mind, shook her head, and looked troubled.

"What do you mean by this? Are you going to keep us or not?" Lin Chen asked helplessly.

"Grandpa doesn't allow me to stay out overnight, so I should go back now," Ning Jiaqi explained with a bitter face. She knew Lin Chen wanted to stay with her a little longer, but she also knew her grandfather's rules and dared not easily disobey them.

Lin Chen felt a pang of disappointment upon hearing this. He hadn't expected that his words would put Ning Jiaqi in such a difficult position.

"Why didn't you say so earlier? What's the point of us booking a room then?" Lin Chen said, somewhat annoyed.

"You were the one who wanted to drive it, I didn't say I would," Ning Jiaqi pouted, looking aggrieved.

The two strolled hand in hand down the street, enjoying this precious time together. Since they were still some distance from Ning Jiaqi's home, halfway there, Lin Chen suddenly carried Ning Jiaqi on his back.