Chapter 391: You’re Not Worthy of Being a Father
Translator: Henyee Translations | Editor: Henyee Translations
A rotten smell entered Murong Qiao’s nose. It was still filled with the strong smell of alcohol and suffocation.
“I’m sorry, Qiaoqiao…” Nan Xuan whispered to her.
Ever since he moved in with Nan Jin, he had not paid much attention to the living environment in Nan Kang’s house.
As soon as the door opened, the large bags of trash piled at the entrance made people feel a little lost.
Nan Xuan frowned and barely cleared a path. Then, he opened the window to ventilate the room. He only hoped that his actions in the past few minutes would leave a better impression on Murong Qiao.
Murong Qiao covered her mouth and nose and looked at the environment in front of her without saying anything.
However, Nan Kang was already used to it. “Qiaoqiao, come and sit.
He patted the sofa beside him and invited Murong Qiao warmly.
Nan Xuan looked at his father and frowned. He wanted to say something to Nan Kang, but when he saw his sister standing at the side, he swallowed his words.
He turned around and rummaged around. Finally, he picked out a relatively clean cushion and laid it on an armchair at the side. He made room for Murong Qiao and sat beside Nan Kang.
“Thank you,” Murong Qiao said to Nan Xuan.
She sat down, then looked up and met Nan Kang’s unblinking eyes. She felt uncomfortable for no reason.
Nan Kang rubbed his hands, his eyes flashing. “Qiaoqiao, I admit that I was in the wrong previously. Look, you’re here this time. Let’s have a good talk…”
He first admitted his mistake, then turned the topic to Murong Qiao.
The corners of Murong Qiao’s mouth twitched. “I’m here to do a research
project.”
She wanted to cut off Nan Kang’s wishful thinking, but these words were like air in Nan Kang’s ears, unilaterally blocked by him.
Those words were all excuses, Nan Kang thought.
With their current environment and Murong Qiao’s identity, what kind of research project could she do in such a place?
In the end, it must be because she still had feelings for the Nan family and was worried about them, so she deliberately found an excuse to come over. Nan Kang thought arrogantly and became even more excited, feeling that he still had a chance to make a comeback.
“You’ve been magnanimous since you were young. Now, you can even disregard the past and come to visit us. As a father, I’m also very gratified.” Nan Kang praised.
Regardless of whether it was black or white, Murong Qiao was the hope now. It was the possibility of him making a comeback.
Murong Qiao’s face was expressionless. She just couldn’t say a word as she watched Nan Kang express his feelings and even ridiculously talked about their so-called father-daughter relationship.
Nan Xuan wanted to stop him a few times. “Dad…”
“You saw it too. The Nan family’s current situation.” Nan Kang did not say much before revealing his sanctimonious side. “I still can’t bear to rely on your Big Brothers to fight outside, but if we want to start again, we need a certain amount of starting capital.”
These words made Nan Xuan’s face darken.
That was not what he said when he drank at home every day and did nothing. Murong Qiao forcefully suppressed the corners of her mouth to prevent herself from smiling too mockingly at Nan Kang.
However, when they met again, Nan Kang’s words broadened her horizons and let Murong Qiao know that some people were really so shameless. They could erase all their past mistakes and even say so sincerely about feelings that had never existed.
“Qiaoqiao…” Nan Kang had yet to stop.
In the end, all talk about kinship was fake. The meaning between the lines was that he wanted Murong Qiao to help them turn things around.
However, Murong Qiao treated his words as nonsense, and her heart didn’t stir
at all.
However, when she saw that Nan Kang was no different from a piece of trash now, like a helpless person, Murong Qiao felt indescribable joy.
Mother, I’ve avenged you.
“Look, Qiaoqiao, everything is ready now. My old friends from the past are definitely willing to help me, but the Nan family really can’t take out the money now. You’re living so well in the Murong Family. Murong Chen and the others must like you too.” Nan Kang couldn’t have written the word “money- more clearly on his face.
In other words, he had connections and means, but he did not have money. Murong Qiao was now in the Murong Family. Not to mention whether she had inherited the company, she would be able to get a few tens of millions from her Big Brothers with just a sentence. Nan Kang was even starting to think about what to do after he took the money. The smile on his lips was a little sincere.
“Dad, stop talking.” Nan Xuan finally couldn’t help but interrupt.
Nan Kang glared at him and turned to look at Murong Qiao. “You can’t bear to see your Big Brother so tired alone, right?”
“Dad!” Nan Xuan frowned in fear.
For the first time, Nan Kang felt that his eldest son was really stupid. He slammed the table angrily, making a loud sound.
“I’m talking! Why are you always interrupting!” He now displayed the dignity of a father.
Nan Xuan was Nan Kang’s most satisfactory son, but he didn’t expect him to repeatedly cause trouble for him at such a critical moment.
Nan Kang glared at him. “Go to the kitchen and prepare something to eat. Don’t be nosy.”
He deliberately sent his eldest son away to prevent him from disturbing his conversation with Murong Qiao.
Nan Xuan’s expression was ugly, but he had no choice but to get up because of his father. However, after entering the kitchen, he covered his face and felt too ashamed to face Murong Qiao.
Even he could tell what Nan Kang was thinking, let alone Murong Qiao.
Recalling how his Little Sister had listened to Nan Kang brag just now and he even asked her to help them, Nan Xuan felt that Nan Kang did not realize his mistake at all.
He took out his phone and felt that the current situation was giving him a headache. He hurriedly sent a message to Nan Jin to explain the situation.
[Nan Xuan: Little Sister came to the house. Father is pestering her now…]
Nan Jin replied quickly.
[Nan Jin: I’ll be right there.]
Seeing the news that Murong Qiao and Nan Kang were talking, Nan Jin was immediately worried about his Little Sister’s situation. He was afraid that she would be bullied in the Nan family and didn’t even care about the work at hand. He applied for leave and rushed over to the Nan family.
The conversation in the living room continued. Unfortunately, it was very different from what Nan Kang had thought.
“Since so many of your old friends are willing to help you, you can borrow money from them.” Murong Qiao didn’t seem to understand what Nan Kang was trying to say.
The smile on Nan Kang’s face stiffened. “They have their own businesses. How can they have the cash flow?”
He laughed dryly, embarrassed and angered by Murong Qiao’s words.
Old friends were old friends, but it was not certain if they would be willing to help Nan Kang. Tens of millions was an astronomical figure even for many rich families, let alone help the Nan family that was already in such a state.
“But I don’t want to help you,” Murong Qiao said directly.
The situation is different now. With Nan Kang’s useless appearance in front of her, Murong Qiao couldn’t be bothered to pretend with him.
Nan Kang panicked. “I’m your father!”
“The Nan family is in such a sorry state now. I won’t talk about how well you’re currently doing. But you haven’t brought any gifts to see your father for so long, and you don’t sound filial at all. Nan Qiao, look at what you’re like now!” Seeing that the soft approach did not work, Nan Kang habitually took out his previous dignity and wanted to suppress her. Even the way he addressed her subconsciously changed.
However, Murong Qiao disliked this name and was even more disgusted by Nan Kang’s actions.
“You’re not worthy of being my father.” Murong Qiao sneered.
She stood up from the sofa. “If not for you, would the Nan family be in this state now?”
“Whether a child is filial or not depends on how you act as a father!”
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