Of course, Ning Anmiao knew this truth as well.
However, she still felt a vague sense of unease in her heart. She had no intention of pretending to be a man for the rest of her life.
Lu Yan observed her emotions very carefully. He knew that if she continued to be so entangled, Ning Anmiao wouldn't be able to fall asleep tonight.
"Are you really angry about what happened today?" He looked at Ning Anmiao. Since she wasn't angry anymore because of that phone call just now, he brought the topic back.
When it came to the plagiarism incident, Ning Anmiao's face visibly fell again. "Yes, I'm really angry."
"Tell me about it?" Lu Yan smiled faintly. His eyes looking at her were full of inquiry.
He needed to understand Ning Anmiao.
Apart from her preferences, he also needed to know her true temper and disposition, her real joys, sorrows, and emotions, so that he could clearly know what she really wanted.
Originally, Ning Anmiao didn't want to continue this topic. But the moment she met Lu Yan's inquiring gaze, she couldn't control her emotions and started to pour out her feelings.
"Since I was a child, my family has taught me that stealing and plagiarism are both shameful acts."
When she said this, she still looked indignant. "If a person has real talent and learning, they would never choose such despicable means."
"She could have beaten me fairly, but she definitely shouldn't have done it in this way." The angrier she got as she spoke. "Having such an opponent is an insult to me."
Lu Yan listened and nodded in agreement. "Yes, you're right."
His Miaomiao was the most outstanding. People like Jiang Qiwei who played petty tricks really couldn't be compared with her.
With Lu Yan's approval, she seemed to be encouraged and continued. "I had almost calmed down, but then your mother came to plead for her."
This was the first time that Ning Anmiao expressed her dissatisfaction with Lu's mother in front of Lu Yan. "She's an old woman. Doesn't she have the ability to distinguish right from wrong?"
"Obviously, the one in the wrong is Jiang Qiwei. Why does your mother insist on turning black into white?"
The angrier she thought about it. Remembering Lu's mother's attitude of "not caring about things that don't concern oneself" just now, she couldn't help gnashing her teeth.
She could endure all the previous grievances, but this time, she didn't want to tolerate it anymore.
She would never tolerate it again in the future.
After angrily saying all these things, Ning Anmiao felt much more relieved.
After saying this, her anger subsided. Only then did she suddenly remember that she had been speaking ill of his biological mother in front of Lu Yan, and she felt a vague sense of unease.
"Lu Yan, what I just said was out of anger. I didn't mean to..." She hurriedly wanted to explain, but the other person interrupted her directly.
"It doesn't matter even if you meant it." Lu Yan pursed his lips. There was not a trace of blame in his tone. "It's my mother's problem."
"I'm glad you think so." Ning Anmiao was a little comforted to see that he didn't unconditionally side with his mother.
Not bad. At least this man could distinguish right from wrong.
Hearing this from her, Lu Yan couldn't help but support his forehead and looked at her, both amused and helpless. "Miaomiao, do you think I'm an unreasonable person?"
"It's hard to say." Ning Anmiao pouted. There was a hint of grievance in her tone that even she didn't notice. "After all, she's your mother."
Even if Lu Yan was as rational and calm as he was, she didn't believe that he could be absolutely fair and just.
People were all partial. Otherwise, why wasn't the heart in the middle?
Seeing that she didn't believe him, Lu Yan chuckled a few times. Leaning against the head of the bed, he said, "You've said so much. Are you willing to listen to me?"
Ning Anmiao looked up and met his gaze, observing his expression.
Lu Yan looked down at her. His expression was very gentle. It seemed that he really intended to have a good heart - to - heart talk with her.
Such opportunities were not many.
In the past, at this time, the two of them usually did some things that were not suitable for children.
It was quite rare for them to lie together and chat calmly like this.
"Go ahead. Just think of it as a bedtime story." Ning Anmiao turned over, which was also giving Lu Yan a way out.
Originally, Lu Yan intended to have a good talk with her. But seeing her indifferent attitude of "it doesn't matter whether I listen or not", his expression was a bit helpless.
But in the end, she was still willing to listen.
"I didn't return to the Lu family until I graduated." His sudden entry point made Ning Anmiao stunned.
Return to the Lu family?
Wasn't Lu Yan always the legitimate son of the Lu family? Why did he only go back then?
Seeing the surprise on Ning Anmiao's face, he wasn't surprised. He just continued, "I'm the illegitimate son of the Lu family. My father and my mother had an extramarital affair."
Ning Anmiao's breath caught. She almost couldn't control her expression. It took her a few seconds to suppress her shocked emotions.
What a shocking piece of news!
In her memory, Lu Yan had always been a prominent figure in school. Even without the background of the Lu family, his excellence was unparalleled.
Because he was so outstanding, people didn't pay much attention to his background. Later, when he inherited the Lu family's enterprise, people just thought it was natural.
Ning Anmiao thought so too.
Ning Anmiao was really not good at hiding her emotions. No matter how hard she tried to hide what was on her mind, it was still clearly revealed.
Lu Yan looked at her deeply and didn't care. It seemed that her reaction was also expected. "Surprised?"
Ning Anmiao nodded stupidly.
Looking at such a cute and dazed Miaomiao, Lu Yan looked at her for a few seconds and thought that such a Miaomiao was also very cute.
Because he saw this cute side of Ning Anmiao, Lu Yan's eyes also became very gentle. "Before, I always relied on my mother. We drifted from place to place."
"The Lu family never recognized me as their son. I never thought about going back either." When he recalled these things, his face was as calm as if he was talking about someone else's business.
Ning Anmiao listened, and her eyes dimmed.
Lu Yan didn't go into details, but she could imagine how disgraceful the title of "illegitimate son" was.
Moreover, he was the illegitimate son of the Lu family.
In a well - known family like this, it was not uncommon to have an illegitimate son, but the legitimate wife must have been annoyed. There was bound to be humiliation and oppression.
Just thinking about the pressure in such an environment made Ning Anmiao feel out of breath.
"Then why later..." Her tone was a bit awkward. She wanted to ask, but was afraid of hurting Lu Yan.
This was no different from uncovering his scar and making the bloody wound from that year show up again.
"The legitimate Mrs. Lu was in poor health and couldn't give birth." Lu Yan said calmly. "Later, her condition worsened and she passed away early."
Hearing this, Ning Anmiao immediately understood.
Presumably, because the wife passed away early, Lu Yan's father couldn't bear the loneliness. Remembering that there was such a mother - son pair outside, he quickly brought them back.
Moreover, since his previous wife didn't leave him a child, Lu Yan, the originally illegitimate "son", unexpectedly became the most suitable heir.
"So... that's how it is." Ning Anmiao murmured.