Ruan Yiyang said a few words, then carefully observed He Nan’s expression, pondering in his heart about how to proceed in order to quell the brewing storm.
"Go on," He Nan lifted his cup of water and took another sip.
He chuckled awkwardly, "We were just thinking, since you don’t want her to be your sworn sister, you must have some other relationship in mind. Plus, with your mature bearing, you’re just like Grandpa He, always with a stern face. We thought maybe you wanted to take Mianmian as your goddaughter..."
Don’t blame them for overthinking it, if anyone is to blame, it’s Brother Nan, for doing things that make people overthink.
Those who know Brother Nan are aware that he’s not a bad person, but he’s also not the kind to overflow with sympathy and charity everywhere he goes. His treatment of Shen Mianmian is just too exceptional.
If Shen Mianmian were a couple of years older, they would think Brother Nan was grooming a little wife, but the girl is still young and scrawny, all cheekbones and no chest; Brother Nan couldn’t possibly have designs on such a young girl.
It was also for this reason that he believed what Li Yue said.
An unusual light flashed through He Nan’s eyes, and he tapped his fingers lightly on the table twice, as if contemplating something, then suddenly looked at Shen Mianmian, "Is that what you think, too?"
Meeting his gaze, Shen Mianmian’s heart suddenly thumped twice, and she quickly shook her head, "I did misunderstand once before, but after you said those words, I adjusted my thoughts."
She certainly didn’t want to recognize Brother He as a godfather.
Although Brother He was very kind to her, she never sought fatherly love from him.
Ruan Yiyang: Smart girl, not young anymore, but rather clever; she thinks quickly when it matters.
Li Yue: No wonder Brother Nan likes her, she’s too clever. When she grows up, she’s got potential to be a crafty businesswoman.
He Nan remained silent, inscrutable in his thoughts. After a while, he asked, "What’s your opinion on this matter?"
Upon hearing this, Li Yue started desperately winking at Shen Mianmian.
Brother Nan asking this probably means he’s not opposed to the idea.
"..." Shen Mianmian blinked, wondering if saying she didn’t want to recognize Brother He as her godfather would seem unappreciative.
No, that’s wrong. Brother He is so smart; trying to be cunning in front of him would be asking for trouble.
After some thought, she decided to speak her mind frankly, "Brother He, although you are quite composed and like an elder to me, taking great care of me, you neither look old nor are you much older than I am. I think calling you godfather would be too much."
Her little face scrunched up, she expressed her most sincere thoughts with some difficulty, "I really can’t bring myself to use the term godfather. I think I prefer calling you Brother He."
Brother He had a promising future, and to become his goddaughter, even if she expected nothing from him, would allow her to shine in the glow of his success.
But she really couldn’t accept such a relationship.
To suddenly be a generation lower than someone close to her in age—it was just too strange.
Li Yue heaved a sigh of deep sorrow and regret.
Little Mianmian is still too young after all!
Such a great opportunity, and she just let it slip by.
Who knows if she will regret today’s decision in the future—so many people long to establish a connection with Brother Nan and can’t even get in line for it. Follow current novels on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝·𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚·𝔫𝔢𝔱
Ruan Yiyang: Little Mianmian has a bright future; look at how she speaks, sweet but not cloying, flattering without being exaggerated, it’s even pleasant for him to hear.