Chapter 378 Male Mistress
Lu Junyan stared at Xiaoman with wide eyes, and in a daze, he suddenly felt that Xiaoman did look a bit like him.
“Baba… Abababa… Bababa…”
Although Xiaoman clearly pronounced the sound "ba," it didn't sound like she was calling for her father.
"A one-year-old baby is in the stage of slowly learning language, and the word 'daddy' is the easiest to say, so they will hear it often."
Jiang Ning explained earnestly.
In other words, Xiaoman was not calling Lu Junyan "Dad".
"So that's how it is..."
Lu Junyan lowered his head, feeling a wave of disappointment.
He had no experience in raising children, so Jiang Ning's words made some sense.
Xiaoman was still babbling away, seemingly enjoying her meal, and couldn't help but dance around.
Lu Junyan shrugged and smiled, then couldn't help but touch Xiaoman's cheek.
"If you'd like in the future... you can call me Dad too."
"dad……"
Xiaoman called out in a very cooperative and clear voice.
Lu Junyan felt a warmth in his eyes.
He never imagined that one day he would be moved by a single word, "Dad."
What's more, this child isn't even his.
Lu Junyan casually picked up a bell and shook it, making Xiaoman giggle.
Although he wasn't his child, he was Jiang Ning's child.
Lu Junyan felt...
Xiaoman could be his child.
Jiang Ning looked at Lu Junyan and Xiaoman, who seemed like a loving father and filial son, and couldn't quite describe the feeling in his heart.
"Alright, Sister Wang should be here soon."
Jiang Ning came over to clear the dishes from the small dining table, interrupting Lu Junyan and Xiaoman's interaction.
Although Xiaoman cannot speak yet, she clearly expressed her displeasure through her facial expressions.
"He seems... to want to play with me a little longer."
Lu Junyan said softly, his tone slightly probing.
At least Xiaoman doesn't dislike him, which he thinks is a good sign.
"Sister Wang can play with him then."
"Who is Sister Wang?"
“It was the nanny I hired.”
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear; no sooner had Jiang Ning finished speaking than Wang's wife arrived.
In Jiang Ning's memory, Xiao Man usually liked Wang Sao very much.
Today, Xiaoman clearly showed disappointment and reluctance, her little mouth pouting so high it could hold a soy sauce bottle.
Jiang Ning realized that Xiao Man was reluctant to part with Lu Junyan.
She was reluctant to see Lu Junyan leave.
As Lu Junyan walked out of Jiangning's residential compound, he couldn't help but ask:
"Xiaoman seems to like me quite a bit. Can I... come over and play with him often in the future?"
Jiang Ning's steps suddenly stopped.
"Are you planning to stay here long-term?"
"Um……"
"Lu Junyan!"
"I didn't mean to harass you..."
Jiang Ning shrugged and sneered, "Nobody would believe you."
She turned around and continued walking forward, quickening her pace.
Lu Junyan followed closely behind and called out:
"I want to join your charitable foundation..."
Jiang Ning suddenly stopped.
Lu Junyan strode forward and stood shoulder to shoulder with Jiang Ning.
“Jiang Ning… no, Kelly, my Signus Biotechnology wants to partner with the charitable foundation you established on this island to provide medical and educational resources for the orphans in those three orphanages.”
Lu Junyan's words forced Jiang Ning to think seriously.
Although Lu Junyan's motives were definitely not pure, if her charitable foundation could get help from Signas Biotechnology, it would be entirely beneficial to the orphans on the island.
"Are you serious?"
Jiang Ning glanced at Lu Junyan.
Lu Junyan smiled. Although he was so thin that he looked unrecognizable, his smiling lips always had a charming allure.
When have you ever seen me joke about business?
"But you probably won't make much money by partnering with my charitable foundation!"
"My goal is certainly not to make money..."
"What was the purpose of that?"
When their eyes met, Jiang Ning saw her own reflection in Lu Junyan's eyes.
"I... want to play with Xiaoman for a while every day."
Jiang Ning was stunned by Lu Junyan's request.
She opened her big eyes wide, her gaze seeming to ask Lu Junyan if he was serious.
"I only have one condition... promise me that you can use the resources of Signas Biotechnology freely."
As Jiang Ning stared at Lu Junyan, Lu Junyan was also staring at Jiang Ning.
His eyes were more serious than ever before.
Serious, yet gentle.
Jiang Ning slumped his shoulders and sighed.
"I can promise you..."
"real?"
Lu Junyan's eyes immediately lit up.
"But I still have to remind you... Xiaoman... is Shen Feiyang's child."
Before Jiang Ning could finish speaking, the light in Lu Junyan's eyes dimmed instantly.
Jiang Ning knew that what she was doing was somewhat cruel to Lu Junyan.
Only by doing so could Lu Junyan possibly back down.
Lu Junyan was silent for a moment, then a smile reappeared on his face.
This time it was a bitter smile.
"I know... I haven't forgotten..."
Jiang Ning looked at Lu Junyan's bitter expression and felt a little sorry for him.
"Actually, you don't need to torture yourself like this... Although I haven't accepted Shen Feiyang yet, Xiaoman is Shen Feiyang's child after all. Maybe... I'll remarry soon, to Shen Feiyang."
As Jiang Ning spoke calmly, Lu Junyan clenched his fist tighter and tighter in his trouser pocket.
How could he not know such a thing?
"But you yourself said you're still single..."
Jiang Ning was taken aback, then saw Lu Junyan smile again.
"As long as you haven't remarried, I'm not considered a homewrecker... Others can pursue you, so can I, right?"
As Lu Junyan spoke, he walked to his car, opened the door, and invited Jiang Ning to get in.
The two visited three orphanages on W Island together.
The directors of all three orphanages informed Jiang Ning that someone anonymously donated a large amount of supplies to the orphanages this morning, including food and clothing.
Jiang Ning looked at Lu Junyan, who simply smiled.
Undoubtedly, those supplies were donated by Lu Junyan.
Jiang Ning had to admit that Lu Junyan really understood her.
If it were someone else pursuing her, they would probably give her gifts, take her out to dinner, and go through the normal process.
But Lu Junyan knew very well that she would not accept his actions.
Even if I reluctantly accept it, I won't feel anything.
It was the supplies for the orphans that I gave her that touched her more than any gifts.
As the sun set, the sky was ablaze with crimson clouds.
Jiang Ning and Lu Junyan stood side by side at the gate of the orphanage.
Thinking back to how indifferent Lu Junyan was to her back then, who would have thought that Lu Junyan would now put in so much effort to pursue her!
Jiang Ning couldn't help but chuckle.
"You smiled..."
Jiang Ning turned her head and met Lu Junyan's affectionate gaze.
Let's go back!
"Go back where?"
"Of course, I'm going home."
Jiang Ning finished speaking casually, but when she saw the smile in Lu Junyan's eyes, she realized that her words were ambiguous.
She cleared her throat and said again, "I mean... I want to go home. As for where you go, that's none of my business."
"What if I said..."
Warm breath brushed against her ear, and Jiang Ning knew it was Lu Junyan who had come close to her and was whispering in her ear:
"I also want to go back to your home."
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