Chapter 1365: Chapter 1366: The Fourth Male Lead Has Appeared (4)
This girl is the smoky-eyed little girl who saved her in the alley before, the Nan Tian from the Nan Family!
"I remember you, just not quite used to your current look."
An Yiqing’s words made Nan Tian chuckle. She habitually wanted to scratch her head, but suddenly stopped when she remembered her hair was already styled up.
"Seriously, that old man is so annoying! He insisted I attend some wedding! I don’t even know who Sun Yaohua is, why should I attend a stupid wedding! And this ragged outfit is so uncomfortable, plus this hair, it’s got to make me look like a peacock!"
Nan Tian’s annoyed and frustrated appearance made An Yiqing chuckle, and she liked this straightforward and feisty young girl even more.
"I suppose Old Master Nan also hopes you can mingle with more people in the circle. You’re getting on in age; it’s time to settle down."
Nan Tian rolled her almond-shaped eyes, just about to speak when a deep and low voice suddenly interrupted.
"You silly girl, look at you! Younger girls are way more sensible than you! All you ever do is run wild, making a fool of our guests!"
Nan Tian rolled her eyes, not even bothering to look as she shouted back, "Old man! What’s it to you! Anyway, I got no parents, so what if I act out? If you dare, try not to bring me back!"
As they spoke, a frail old man in a white traditional shirt stormed out of the crowd, angrily tapping a cane. Following him was a middle-aged man who looked like a butler, and trailing behind was the man An Yiqing saw when she was trying to find a quiet place earlier.
Glancing lightly at the man, An Yiqing then focused her gaze back on Nan Tian and the old man.
Li Yuphei smiled wryly, touching his nose. It seemed he had been ignored by this young girl once again.
"You brat, what did you say! Have you lost your mind, daring to talk to your granddad like that? Do you believe I’ll throw you out!" The old man’s face was flushed red with anger, panting heavily.
"Pah! I’d love for you to throw me out! Go ahead if you dare! Whoever doesn’t is a little puppy!" Nan Tian grinned mischievously at the old man, her eyes brimming with provocation.
An Yiqing watched Nan Tian with amusement, her peripheral vision carefully observing the little old man. If she guessed correctly, this dry little old man was likely Nan Tian’s Grandfather, Nan Feng.
The rumor was that Nan Feng had a playful nature, having had several wives, and similarly, he had many children. It was said that Nan Feng doted on his youngest son the most, and after his youngest son and daughter-in-law passed away, he endured his grief to personally raise his granddaughter, Nan Tian.
But Nan Tian’s temperament was too fiery and rebellious, coupled with the sprawling branches of the Nan Family, many relatives whispered to Nan Feng, causing the relationship between grandfather and granddaughter to worsen.
Now, at the banquet, no one paid much attention to Nan Tian and her granddad’s quarrel because everyone had witnessed Nan Feng being so enraged by Nan Tian that steam practically came out of his ears, and they were all used to the disputes and arguments between the Nan Family’s grandfather and granddaughter.
The argument between the two grew increasingly intense, and even today’s host, Sun Xing, found it hard to intervene. As Nan Feng’s cane was about to strike Nan Tian, the previously silent An Yiqing suddenly made a move.
She grabbed Nan Feng’s cane, her fair hand holding it steadily.
"Patriarch Nan, Nan Tian is a girl; her body can’t withstand your cane. Whatever matter you have, speak calmly; Nan Tian is sensible."
This intervention left Nan Tian dumbfounded, and even Nan Feng was momentarily stunned, a flash of light crossing his sharp old eyes.
"Cough, oh, don’t mind that old man, he often hits me, and I’m used to it! How’s your hand? That cane is a hefty thing, let me see your hand quickly."
Nan Tian, in a hurry, flung the cane away and eagerly examined An Yiqing’s hand. Only when she confirmed that An Yiqing was unharmed did she breathe a sigh of relief.
"Are you brainless or what? You dare to catch such a heavy cane!"
Facing Nan Tian’s scolding, An Yiqing laughed carelessly, "We are life-and-death friends, and you’re my savior. How could I let anything happen to you?"
The cheeky and awkward Nan Tian blushed slightly at An Yiqing’s words, mumbled twice, and didn’t say anything further.
However, just as Nan Tian fell silent, Nan Feng, who had remained quiet since losing his cane, suddenly spoke up.
"Young girl, do you know who I am?" His voice was low, his expression serious.
An Yiqing glanced at Nan Feng, nodded calmly, "Of course, the great name of Old Patriarch Nan is well-known to the younger generation, often mentioned even in Xuandu City."
"Since you know me, why do you interfere in my family matters? Nan Tian is my granddaughter; it’s only right that I discipline her." Nan Feng frowned, loudly scolding.
Sun Xing, whom Old Master An had repeatedly instructed, couldn’t sit still at this moment. He was about to step forward but was stopped by a glance from An Yiqing.
An Yiqing smiled at Nan Feng, speaking lightly, "I don’t intend to meddle in your family affairs, Old Patriarch Nan, it’s just that as a doctor, I must fulfill my duty. Miss Nan has internal injuries, and your cane would have cost her much of her life. As a doctor, I cannot allow such a thing to happen before my eyes. Of course, once you take Miss Nan back home, how you deal with her is entirely up to you. I’m sure Old Patriarch Nan values family, and would never do anything too horrible."