Me and My Cold CEO Wife

Chapter 2082 - 2071: Inviting Fragrance

Thinking of that little girl carved from pink jade, Xu Ruolan shook her head. After living together day and night for so long, she had long since developed feelings for her; there really was nothing to be afraid of."But I don't see anything different between Nannan and a normal person?"

"Nannan is just like Mary — they've both completed their redemption, so their Soul Bodies are solid. Not only can they walk around in the sun like normal, in daily life they're basically the same as us."

As he spoke, Ning Fan also told the story of Nannan's background.

"That time I went to Siam, I found a little girl crying on the riverbank…"

This background story was, of course, fabricated. Ning Fan didn't dare reveal Nannan's true origin, and he probably wouldn't bring it up ever again.

After all, the process of refining the Holy Infant was far too disgusting and terrifying. If Xu Ruolan learned the truth, she definitely wouldn't be able to accept it.

"That's so pitiful."

Just moments ago Xu Ruolan's face had been full of excitement, but now tears were spilling down her cheeks.

"Later I saw Nannan kept following me. Seeing that she could appear normally, I started thinking about adopting her."

"Honey, why didn't you say so earlier."

A six- or seven‑year‑old child accidentally drowns, turns into a ghost, and, unable to find the way home, can only cry by the river day after day.

A story like that was enough to move Xu Ruolan.

Ning Fan said awkwardly, "I was just afraid you wouldn't be able to accept it all of a sudden, you know?"

"You're to blame, all your fault. You made me think Nannan was a bit withdrawn. If I'd known her experience sooner, I could've given her more care."

"Alright, it's all my fault."

Looking at Xu Ruolan's face full of reproach, Ning Fan really didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

The resentment in Nannan's Soul Body had basically been purified clean; how could she possibly develop withdrawn or autistic emotions.

Compared to other little girls, her mental state was actually even healthier.

The reason Xu Ruolan had that misconception,

first was because Xu Ruolan was usually busy, and the two basically had no time to get along.

Secondly, Nannan had a few little schemes of her own at work.

On normal days Nannan went crazy playing with Xu Xiaoqing; you couldn't see the slightest trace of inferiority or self‑abasement on her.

"Honey, don't be sad. Isn't Nannan doing great now?"

"But still…"

Xu Ruolan still couldn't quite forgive herself. Because of work, she had indeed put some restraints on Nannan.

"No buts."

Ning Fan changed the subject. "Should we tell Dad about this?"

"Um… better not for now. Dad's getting old; I'm afraid he won't be able to handle the shock."

Xu Ruolan knew very well that, even though there was a difference in seniority, her own father treated Nannan completely like a biological granddaughter.

"Then we'll do it your way."

Ning Fan asked uneasily, "If you have any thoughts, you can tell me. After all, not everyone can accept something like this."

"What do you take me for? Nannan's so cute, what thoughts could I possibly have?"

Xu Ruolan laughed and said, "Now our home's really lively. We've got Fairies and ghosts all gathered. I wonder if we'll get some celestial maidens or goddesses in the future."

The corner of Ning Fan's mouth twitched; he hesitated over whether he should mention the Exorcists and Vampires and the rest.

After thinking it over, Ning Fan still dropped that bold idea.

Xu Ruolan had already taken quite enough shocks for one day; if he kept going it would definitely be overkill.

"Honey, let's get up. We'll have a proper meet‑and‑greet today."

Given the current situation at home, Xu Ruolan really did need to sit in town.

Right then, Xu Ruolan curled her lips into a smile. "No matter what, I'll always be your properly wedded wife, the undisputed First Wife."

"Honey, what's that supposed to mean?"

"Nothing."

Smiling, Xu Ruolan kicked Ning Fan off the bed. "There's been clanging and banging outside non‑stop. Go out and take a look."

He'd barely taken a few steps out the bedroom door when Ning Fan's eyes moved. He turned back happily, only to meet a firmly shut door.

"First Wife, heh heh."

Scratching his head with a goofy grin, Ning Fan walked toward the living room. Outside on the lawn beneath the window,

Vivian and Xu Xiaoqing were going all out in a full‑on brawl — fists and kicks flying, trading blows back and forth, having the time of their lives.

Ning Fan shouted, "Stop! What are you two doing?"

"Brother‑in‑law, you're here. I'm just sparring Martial Skills with Vivian."

"Sparring Martial Skills?"

Ning Fan snorted and said bluntly, not giving her any face, "Even if you were at True Origin Realm — no, even if you were at Aerial Mastery Peak — you still wouldn't be a match for Vivian."

Unless Xu Xiaoqing could comprehend the marvelous use of Spiritual Energy, they were on completely different levels.

And that was Ning Fan being considerate of the fact that Vivian wasn't using Divine Power and was only relying on a human‑sized body.

If she switched to her true form, even someone with Golden Core Cultivation wouldn't come to a good end.

"From now on you're not allowed to lay a hand on Vivian."

Ning Fan really was worried that one day Xu Xiaoqing would push Vivian too far and get slapped to death in a moment of anger.

Xu Xiaoqing pouted. "Brother‑in‑law, you're looking down on me."

Sometimes Xu Xiaoqing was like supersticky taffy — once she latched on, you couldn't shake her off. Ning Fan quickly said, "Your sister's looking for you."

"What's she looking for me for?"

Though she said that, Xu Xiaoqing still left in a huff.

"Vivian, there's something I don't know if I should say."

"Say it."

"Then I'll say it."

Ning Fan hesitated. "Why do I feel like you're kind of afraid of Xiaoqing?"

"Me, afraid of her? Afraid of a human…"

As she was speaking, a bright flame suddenly flashed through Vivian's mind, and within the flames appeared a beautiful, slender figure.

"This is really strange. How could Vivian be afraid of Xiaoqing. Could it be…"

Vivian right now was the perfect illustration of "saying one thing, feeling another."

Ning Fan probed, "Is it because of that Phoenix phantom we saw yesterday?"

"No."

Vivian bolted away like a gust of wind. That Phoenix phantom was almost turning into a psychological shadow for her.

Every time she saw Xu Xiaoqing, it was as if she saw the Phoenix's true body; an inexplicable sense of submission sprouted in her heart.

If it had been anyone else disturbing her sweet morning sleep, Vivian would've slapped them to death on the spot.

"Something's fishy."

Ning Fan shook his head, but then he thought it over and realized this wasn't necessarily a bad thing.

Xu Xiaoqing was unreliable, but Vivian was even more unreliable — and she was a ferocious giant beast.

Since Vivian had some fear of Xu Xiaoqing, at the very least she could help Ning Fan shoulder a bit of the burden.

"Smells so good. Who's cooking this early in the morning?"

Following the direction the aroma was drifting from, Ning Fan made his way to the dining room.

Looking at the table full of dishes, all with perfect color, aroma, and flavor, even Ning Fan couldn't help his mouth watering. Now he finally understood why he hadn't seen Su Meiniang earlier.

"Meier, you made all this?"

Staring at that face more delicate than a flower, Ning Fan really found it hard to believe that this whole spread of dishes had actually been made by Su Meiniang herself.

"Mm. I don't know if it suits my Lord Husband's taste?"

With that, Su Meiniang pinched the hem of her apron and said softly, "This humble wife will study the Dao of cooking properly, so that my Lord Husband can eat even more delicious meals."

"No need. It smells so good already; I'm sure it'll taste great."

As he spoke, Ning Fan's nostrils twitched. "Did you use some special spices?"