I Want A Lifetime With You

Su Shaoqing broke the silence as things were about to get awkward between the old man and the young woman.

He asked, “Grandpa, how can you bring Grandma’s jade pendant with you everywhere you go?”

“Am I supposed to inform you of every decision I make in my life? Your grandmother has never traveled abroad back in the day. I bring it along with me because it feels as though she’s still by my side.”Su Yumin suggested once more,

“Nuan, why don’t you keep this?”

His so-called granddaughter gulped and turned him down. “Old Master Su, I-I don’t think that’s appropriate!”

Shi Nuan had no intention to accept the jade pendant from the start, and she certainly would not accept it after hearing the story behind this precious item.

Since Su Yumin considered it as one of his family’s heirlooms, Shi Nuan was certain it was a valuable item. He should hand it over to his children instead of me, since it belonged to his wife. I can’t possibly accept an item of such importance from him!

Su Yumin put on a pitiable front since Shi Nuan had turned him down once again. “Is it because this isn’t a valuable item? Never mind. Consider it a souvenir to commemorate our first meeting! I have plenty of gifts for you, Nuan!”

“E-Erm…” Shi Nuan stuttered and massaged her temple because Su Yumin wasn’t the calm and collected man she thought he would be.

“Shame on you, Grandpa! How can you copy me? You’re not supposed to act cute like a little girl!” Cheng An spoke up. Fu Chengyan helped his niece stand on the chair, and the girl tucked her arms as she berated Su Yumin.

Su Yumin and those from the Su family were at a loss for words. After all, Cheng An’s remark was exactly on point.

Nevertheless, Su Yumin rebuked the little girl’s statement, “You’re not supposed to make fun of me! I’m merely trying to entertain my beloved granddaughter!”

Shi Nuan’s lips twitched involuntarily. She looked at Fu Chengyan, not knowing whether she should accept the jade pendant.

Fu Chengyan looked at her with his gleaming eyes and replied courteously, “May, since it’s a gift from Old Master Su, why don’t you accept it?”

“He’s right! This isn’t a valuable item, either!” Su Yumin nodded vigorously.

The members of the Su family couldn’t believe their ears because a minute ago, Su Yumin had just told her it was a family heirloom. By now, however, he had changed his mind and claimed it was something without much value.

“I-I can’t! T-This must be very precious to you!” Shi Nuan turned him down once more.

“Since this isn’t the thing you desire, why don’t you get him to give you something else?” Fu Chengyan beat around the bush. To his surprise, Su Yumin nodded without a second thought. “He’s right, Nuan! What do you want? I’ll give you everything that’s within my possession!”

Shi Nuan pouted her lips and told him, “Actually, there isn’t anything that I want in particular, but could you please do me a favor? Maybe you can stop being overly enthusiastic?”

Su Yumin was taken aback by his granddaughter’s words. He reflected upon his action and muttered, “Huh? Am I being overly enthusiastic?”

She nodded in return and suggested, “Old Master Su, why don’t you place your order? What do you like to eat?”

of the Su family weren’t irritated by the presence of Shi Nuan at all. Instead, they seemed to have taken a liking to her. Shi Nuan didn’t expect the Su family to be such a welcoming

not expected this turn of events. Although she had been searching for an opportunity to turn down Su Huaibei, she dared not bring up the topic now as there

get the hang of her concerns but behaved naturally as though it

Cheng An, served Shi Nuan the dishes he had

member of the Su family presented their gifts to Shi Nuan and left. Su Huaibei and Su Shaoqing were the

Su Shaoqing suggested, “Chengyan, let’s head out for a

Fu Chengyan squinted. After Shi Nuan signaled him with a determined look, he cradled Cheng An in his arms

Shaoqing had walked away, Su Huaibei and Shi Nuan were the only ones

usual self in front of Shi Nuan. He

the silence. “Mr. Su, I know what you’re up to and I’m glad those from

return. “They are a

the affection just because they like me. I can’t go around

you mean? They’re your real

her, she raised her head

her reply in a calm and collected manner. It was evident she held

of a

been abandoned, so I did not go through the misery an abandoned child would feel. By the time I figured out the truth, I was already an adult. I can think independently and

courage to finish his sentence, the delighted man stuttered, “D-Does

have never held a grudge against you?”

a long sigh and probed, “Mr. Su, since

long ago,” Su Huaibei paused for a few seconds before adding, “I have no idea you’re still alive! If I knew, I wouldn’t have left you

Su, what exactly do you mean?” Why did you

a certain incident occurred between me and your mother,

her in the

over to C Country after leaving the capital.

not aware of

those are mere excuses. Nonetheless, I want you to know I’m willing to spend the rest of my life taking care of you. As long as you’re willing to acknowledge me as your father,

don’t need any of those!” Shi Nuan hesitated, but she decided

capability to protect you. However, I want to protect you as your father, Nuan. I know you’re a grown-up and there are only few things I could help with, but don’t you think it’s

Nuan couldn’t make up her mind and fell silent for a short while. In the end, she declared, “I’m so sorry, but I can’t make the

his eyes, yet he put on a smile. “Alright. If that’s the case, I won’t try to rush things

the end of their conversation, but Shi Nuan stopped him and asked, “Mr. Su, I’m your daughter. What

body stiffened

he clenched his fist to suppress the

I also have no intention to figure out how things may work out between the two of you in the future. Allow me to make

blurted those harsh remarks, she brought herself up and said, “It’s

had been waiting for her. The dining suite was silent again, so quiet that Su Huaibei could hear the ambient noise around