Lu Yan's voice was firm and his tone was steady and solemn. There was no trace of the impetuosity typical of young people. Every word was spoken with great solemnity.
One could be certain that he was definitely not joking.
Hearing this, even Ning Zhijing, who was always calm, couldn't help but be shocked.
He had investigated Lu Yan. He knew Lu Yan's status in the business world, the number of companies and assets under his name, not to mention his deposits and income.
It was a figure that was hard to measure.
But Lu Yan said that if he and Miaomiao got divorced in the future, all of these would go through legal procedures and belong entirely to Miaomiao.
Ning Zhijing felt a bit restless.
This was far from what he had expected. He never thought that Lu Yan would make such a huge move. He cast a suspicious look at Lu Yan and then reached out to flip through the prenuptial agreement on the table.
He noticed the content. Apart from these two clauses, the remaining ones were also beneficial to Miaomiao.
Rather than a prenuptial agreement, it was more like a marriage amulet specially tailored for Miaomiao.
Once they got divorced, the one who would be kicked out of the house wouldn't be Miaomiao, but Lu Yan.
Ning Zhijing looked up in disbelief and raised his voice, "Has Miaomiao agreed to this document?"
"Not yet. She hasn't even seen this document."
"She won't agree to remarry me until your family accepts me." Lu Yan seemed to let out a bitter smile, "In her heart, her parents come first. Nothing else matters."
Hearing this, Ning Zhijing felt relieved and inexplicably a bit gratified.
That stubborn girl might be mouth - hard, but she was actually a sensible and filial child.
Seeing that Ning Zhijing's expression had softened a bit compared to before, Lu Yan said slowly, "As a man, I understand your concerns. As a junior, I have the responsibility to make you feel at ease."
He had a strong aura, and his words and deeds exuded grace. That kind of powerful and broad - minded calmness made Ning Zhijing couldn't help but have a new understanding of him.
Most importantly, it was the prenuptial agreement on the table.
Ning Zhijing looked up, glanced at Lu Yan's face, and said, "You've made up your mind to give it all away. But have you ever thought that Miaomiao might not sign this document at all?"
He tapped the prenuptial agreement on the table with his finger, "Miaomiao has a soft nature. This is no different from a hegemonic clause. Do you think she'll sign it?"
"Do you think you can show your sincerity to me with a prenuptial agreement that will never take effect?"
Lu Yan smiled, still calm and gentle, "A father knows his daughter best. It seems that you know Miaomiao very well and know that she's a kind and sensible girl. Then why do you still misunderstand her?"
Ning Zhijing was immediately at a loss for words.
Lu Yan brought up this matter but didn't go too far, "Uncle, you can rest assured. If Miaomiao doesn't sign this prenuptial agreement, I won't marry her."
"You want Miaomiao to be happy and carefree in the future. I'm the same as you. I want to see her well - protected and worry - free even more."
Every word he said was well - thought - out, "You have your concerns, and I have mine. There are people coveting the assets in my hands."
"I'm not sure if Miaomiao wants children. Before there is an heir, everything I own belongs to Miaomiao. Only in this way can I feel at ease."
Ning Zhijing's mood was very complicated.
It was the first time he had such an experience. A man several decades younger than him was telling him that he wanted to provide protection and happiness for Miaomiao.
A feeling of heartache and loss welled up in his heart.
He squeezed the walking stick in his hand and pushed the prenuptial agreement on the table back to Lu Yan, "Let's talk after Miaomiao signs it. I don't like to hear these nice words."
This was a concession.
Lu Yan remained calm from beginning to end. He put away the prenuptial agreement on the table and then placed another gift box on the table.
"I came in a hurry. This is a gift prepared by a junior for you. I hope you'll accept it." After the serious business was finished, it was natural to have some light conversation.
Ning Zhijing didn't even want to take a look at it at first, but the red silk fabric wrapped around the outside caught his attention.
He took a glance.
Lu Yan opened the box and showed what was inside.
It was a wide - mouthed, round - bottomed yellow - and - blue - patterned national porcelain. It was fired perfectly, and the color was extremely beautiful. Ning Zhijing took a glance and couldn't bear to look away.
"This is a ceramic I brought back from Licheng during the rainy season not long ago. I thought you'd like it at that time, so I bought it. I just never had the chance to give it to you."
"It's not an old antique, and it's not very valuable. I hope you won't mind."
In fact, if he had really given an antique, Ning Zhijing would definitely not have accepted it. But this ceramic, which wasn't too expensive but was fired so beautifully and perfectly, really caught his heart.
Ning Zhijing coughed lightly and told Bai Jiaying beside him, "Wife, help me put this ceramic away."
This meant he had accepted the gift.
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Lu Yan's visit today had been relatively smooth.
When he was about to leave, Ning Zhijing called him back, "Xiao Lu, find some time..." He suddenly felt that his tone was a bit too familiar and couldn't help but become more serious.
"Next time, bring that stubborn girl back with you. Let her explain what happened last time to me properly! Her father is not unreasonable. Can't she just talk it out?"
Lu Yan knew that he was a typical person with a sharp tongue but a kind heart. In his opinion, this was nothing less than an attempt to reconcile with his daughter.
He nodded slightly and respectfully agreed. Bai Jiaying looked at him with a faint smile in her eyes.
Just now, when Bai Jiaying went into the room, she saw the gift Lu Yan had given her. It was a set of handmade perfume paste. The powder was fine, and the smell was fresh. It was to her liking.
Although Lu Yan said he was worried they wouldn't like the gifts, it was obvious that he had put a lot of thought into them.
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In the evening, after taking a shower, Lu Yan lay in bed, opened Ning Anmiao's chat box, and made a video call.
It took less than three seconds for the other side to answer. Immediately, Miaomiao's small face appeared on the screen. She still had a towel wrapped around her head. It seemed that she had just taken a shower.
"Why aren't you blow - drying your hair?" He hooked his lips and smiled as he looked at the girl he hadn't seen for a day on the screen.
He had only been apart from her for one day, but he already missed her terribly.
Ning Anmiao pouted and blinked her eyes, "I just finished taking a shower, and you called me."
"Okay, okay. I called at a bad time. Should I hang up so that you can blow - dry your hair first?" Lu Yan teased her.
Ning Anmiao immediately stopped him, "No. I'll do it later."
Lu Yan looked down at her reluctant look and smiled contentedly, "Do you miss me?"
"Miss..." Ning Anmiao had just said one word when she remembered that Yin Yiyan was beside her. She had no choice but to shut up and nod, "Yes, I do."