Lu Yan spoke in a calm voice, his expression unchanged. "The setbacks you've suffered should have taught you that all men other than me are bad guys."
Ning Anmiao stole a glance at him and whispered, "You're the worst one."
"Hmm? What did you say?" The man actually heard her whispered complaint, but still raised his voice, pretending not to have heard.
Ning Anmiao immediately forced a fake smile. "I just said that you're absolutely right."
Lu Yan raised his eyebrows but didn't expose her. Instead, he tightened his embrace, pressing her body against his own.
The distance between them became very close. Ning Anmiao could feel the warmth of his body, and her cheeks couldn't help but flush.
"Are you done with your work?" She changed the subject, trying to calm herself down.
"You said in the car just now that I'm very capable." Lu Yan looked at her small face, and the corners of his mouth couldn't help but curl up. "Tell me in detail. In which aspects am I capable?"
He deliberately lowered his voice, which was hoarse and deep, carrying a hint of suggestion.
Ning Anmiao's heart suddenly raced. She turned her head awkwardly and said uneasily, "In all aspects. You're very capable."
Lu Yan let out a soft laugh and pinched her cheek. He deliberately deepened his voice. "In a certain sense, men care more about some other aspects where they can be more capable."
Ning Anmiao immediately understood what he meant, and a blush instantly crept up her ears.
She felt her ears burning hot and pushed against his chest. "Well... you're quite good in that aspect, too."
Lu Yan looked at her quietly. Suddenly, he seemed to remember something and let out a mocking laugh.
"What did you say at that time? I remember. It was something like 'dull and uninteresting'."
He enunciated each word clearly, especially the last four words, which he deliberately drew out.
Ning Anmiao: "..."
She felt like she was digging her own grave. And this dog man had such a good memory!
Lu Yan held her in his arms and gently kissed her forehead. He reminded her in a gentle voice, "After a while, when Grandpa's mourning period is over, let's go and get our marriage certificate."
"So soon?" Ning Anmiao was a bit surprised, her cheeks flushed. "We've only been divorced for a short time, and now we're getting remarried..."
"Well, there should be no rule at the Civil Affairs Bureau that you have to wait for a certain period of time before remarrying." Lu Yan narrowed his eyes slightly. "If there is, I'll find someone to ask about it."
Ning Anmiao bit her lower lip. Remembering something, she looked up and said, "Didn't you say we were going to meet my dad? My dad hasn't agreed yet..."
"Didn't you say we don't have to care?" Lu Yan's smile deepened. "Since you don't care, I care even less."
As he said this, his big hand kept around her waist. "Only when we get the marriage certificate can you legally experience my 'capability'."
There was a deep affection in his eyes. He wished he could crush her into his bones.
Ning Anmiao's ears flushed. She pushed at him. "Stop joking. It's not appropriate today."
Of course Lu Yan knew it wasn't appropriate.
Grandpa had just passed away not long ago. He was just teasing her with words. In fact, neither of them was in the mood.
The departure of an important person leaves deep pain and a heavy blow.
The topic suddenly became heavy. Ning Anmiao turned around and actively wrapped her arms around his waist. Her eyes sparkled. "After we remarry, let's have a baby."
Her voice was soft and gentle. "If we have a baby, the family will be livelier. And with our genes, the baby will surely be a cute, good-looking, and smart one."
Seeing her depicting their future, Lu Yan's eyes softened little by little. "The baby will surely be good-looking, but may not be smart."
"Why?" She was puzzled.
Lu Yan pinched her nose and provocatively said without a care, "Because someone's head isn't very smart. I'm worried the baby will inherit that from her."
"... Lu Yan!" Ning Anmiao was furious. She pounded his chest with her fists, but it was more like a coquettish gesture rather than a real blow.
Lu Yan paused for a moment and then continued, "Do you really want a baby?"
Ning Anmiao nodded seriously.
"If we have a baby, there will be one more person in the world who loves you." When she said this, her eyes were curved.
As soon as she said this, Lu Yan's heart suddenly trembled. A strong warm current rushed straight to his chest and spread throughout his body.
He couldn't help but lower his head and kiss her lips.
"Having you is enough. If we have a baby, maybe it will take half of your attention away from me." He slowed down his speech and was really considering this matter.
Ning Anmiao could tell that he wasn't very enthusiastic. She couldn't help but pout. "I knew it. You still don't want a baby. You were just lying to me before."
Seeing her small face fall, Lu Yan explained unhurriedly, "I'm not saying I don't want a baby. I just don't have the confidence to raise the baby well."
Ning Anmiao was puzzled.
Lu Yan remained calm. "My growing - up environment has determined that I won't be a good father."
His voice was gentle. "I've never experienced the warmth of my parents, so I don't know how to give it to my child."
"Moreover, I can't even guarantee that I will love this child." Lu Yan lowered his eyes and continued calmly, "My emotional deficiency may very well affect the child."
This was indeed something to be worried about.
Lu Yan was used to being reserved and restrained. The fact that he had learned how to express his love for Ning Anmiao was already a great improvement.
If they had a baby and Lu Yan didn't know how to express his fatherly love, it would be a tragedy for the child.
Lu Yan didn't want his child to follow in his footsteps.
"To be honest, compared to other things, I find it extremely difficult to develop feelings for others." Lu Yan confessed to Ning Anmiao. "I don't even know how to respond."
Just imagine a future child reaching out for a hug from Lu Yan, and all he can respond with is a cold face. This would surely be a tragedy.
Ning Anmiao thought about it and couldn't help but shiver.
"Then, let's think about it some more." Ning Anmiao nodded. She also thought this was a matter that needed to be taken seriously. "Anyway, there's no hurry to have a baby. Let's take things one by one."
Seeing how understanding she was, Lu Yan's eyes softened a lot. "I'm sorry, Miaomiao. I've made you suffer. You still have to accommodate me."
Ning Anmiao shook her head. "Actually, I'm not that brave either. Giving birth is very painful, and I've heard there will be after - effects."
Her small face was very serious. "When I give birth to a baby, my figure will go out of shape, my skin won't be as good as it is now. Maybe I'll even become ugly and old..."
Lu Yan thought she looked cute shaking her head. His voice was filled with laughter. "Then I'll grow old and ugly with you. That way, neither of us will dislike the other."
Ning Anmiao immediately protested. "No. You can't become ugly. Otherwise, I won't take a fancy to you."