Chapter 62 - Father
Mu Chen reached out and held Song Ning's hand. "It must've been hard on you. In the future, I'll share the burden with you. All you need to do is focus on your studies."
Song Ning smiled. "Then I'll have to thank you properly!"
"I've arranged for Cheng Che to come over tonight. You can give the employees a few days off. We'll have to do a thorough cleaning, from the studio to the accounts," Mu Chen said.
Song Ning was surprised that Mu Chen was so quick to act. When she regained her senses, she quickly said, "Alright, I'll make the arrangement immediately."
Mu Chen did not object. There were some matters that could not be delayed.
While Song Ning spoke to her employees to make arrangements, their food was served.
The bowls of congee were warm and looked very appetizing.
At this moment, Mu Chen recalled Song Ning had thrown up earlier so he asked, "Are you still feeling nauseous?"
Song Ning shook her head. Then, she sighed softly before she asked, "Did I scare you?"
Mu Chen nodded honestly. "Yes, I was afraid that something would happen to you."
Song Ning ate in small bites and only gently set the spoon down after she had eaten more than half of the bowl of congee.
Upon seeing this, Mu Chen asked, "Are you full? You ate so little; you should eat more."
Song Ning shook her head. "I'm full. Are we going to the studio now?"
Mu Chen nodded as he set his spoon down. Following that, he ordered takeaway from the lady boss. After placing his order for the takeaway, he explained to Song Ning, "Cheng Che has a video conference after work so he'll only come over later. It's best I prepare food for him so he doesn't complain later…"
After that, the duo held hands as they walked to the studio.
When they arrived, Song Ning looked at the sign at the entrance and felt slightly emotional.
Upon seeing this, Mu Chen gently patted her shoulder and said, "Don't worry. Cheng Che and I will definitely work hard!"
When they entered the studio, they found that the employees had already left.
Song Ning turned to look at Mu Chen and said with a small smile on her face, "In fact, I only want to preserve my mother's legacy. However, similar to my mother, I'm not skilled in managing businesses. That's why the business is in such a state now. If my father were around to manage the business, my mother would've probably become famous inside and outside of the country."
Mu Chen's heart skipped a beat. This was the first time Song Ning had mentioned her father to him.
The duo went to the small balcony on the second floor before taking a seat on the rattan chairs.
Then, Song Ning looked at the streetlamps and said in a soft voice, "Mu Chen, I met father this afternoon…"
Mu Chen leaned closer to her, listening attentively.
"My father is the Chairman of the Ning Group, Ning Zhe." Song Ning continued to speak in a soft voice.
Although Mu Chen had suspected this when he asked Cheng Che to investigate the matter, he was still shocked when he heard Song Ning's words.
Everyone knew about the divorce in the Ning family. The former Mrs. Ning had given up everything to bring her daughter, Song Ning, away. Song Ning was Ning Xia, the Young Miss of the Ning family. She was also Ning Xia the award-winning actress.
Song Ning's identity was really not simple!
Song Ning turned to look at Mu Chen and said, "Previously, you asked me if I was hiding my identity from you, and I said no. That's because I've never considered myself part of the Ning family. However, I saw Mr. Ning this afternoon and felt that I should tell you about this. After all, you might have business dealings with him. Moreover, he lives in Cloudy Peak Villas as well. Since I could even run into him in Mu Group, it's inevitable that I'd run into him in Cloud Peak Villa at some point. Therefore, I decided to tell you this to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings over this matter." She spoke calmly and articulated her thoughts clearly.
"Were you in such a state earlier because of him?" Mu Chen was more concerned about Song Ning's wellbeing.
Song Ning nodded slightly. She was disappointed in herself for having such a big reaction to Ning Zhe. "I couldn't help it. Over the past ten years, I've met him three times by chance. Every time I met him, I'd be in that state. Perhaps, it's due to the hatred in my heart…"
When Mu Chen reached out to hold Song Ning's hand, he discovered it was cold to the touch. He felt distressed for her. "Song Ning, don't think about him anymore, okay?"
Song Ning raised her head to look at Mu Chen before she said, "I don't want to think about him either. If it's possible, I don't want to see him at all! I want to forget about him, and I want to pretend that he doesn't exist. The first time you brought me back to meet Grandma, I thought there were some things one could never escape from. I didn't expect to return to Cloud Peak Villa ever again in this lifetime. Who knew after ten years, I'd return with a different identity?" After a quick pause, she continued to say, "I didn't expect to meet him today. This world is really too small. I can't avoid him no matter how hard I try."
Song Ning fisted her hands as she spoke faster and faster. "Do you know how much I hate him? I've even developed that kind of reaction to him!"
Mu Chen held her fisted hand in an attempt to soothe her. He could tell she was agitated at this moment. Then, he gently patted her back as he said, "I know. Let's not think about him, okay? We can leave Cloudy Peak Villa and move to another place…"
Song Ning grabbed Mu Chen's hand and shook her head.. "No, I can't hide from him forever, and I can't keep torturing myself like this."