The Nan Family, one of the top families in Jing City, could definitely be called the elite of the elite.
Wan Yuntao, though a rising star, had also heard of the Nan Family.
Especially the Nan Family's five sons, who were all famous prodigies in the second-generation wealthy circles.
The eldest son was in business. As the successor to the group, he now controlled almost half of the group's lifeline and was a figure not to be trifled with among the younger generation.
The second son was in politics, reportedly working in a confidential government department, and rarely appeared in public.
The third son was a university professor; though not old, he was very famous in academic circles.
The fourth son was in the police, and at a young age, he was the captain of the Jing City Criminal Investigation Division.
As for the fifth son, he was a popular top celebrity in the entertainment industry, known as a walking traffic magnet.
He might have seen these five people in some reports and magazines, but this was the first time he'd met them in person.
Even though his company was currently working with the Nan Family, his status was such that he'd never been able to meet Nan Jingyan himself.
Wan Yuntao's heart pounded, and excitement couldn't help but show on his face, so he didn't react immediately to what the other person had just said.
He just instinctively plastered a smile on his face and went forward to greet Nan Jingyan, who was leading the group.
He didn't know why these people were here, but that didn't stop him from trying to make connections.
If he could get close to any one of them, it would be a huge help to his company in the future!
"Mr. Nan, right? I'm Wan Yuntao from Chuangu. Is there some misunderstanding here?"
He finally remembered what the other person had said, and he thought that Fu Ma and Nan Zhizhi were standing at the villa's entrance, blocking their way.
As he spoke, he stepped forward, intending to reach out and pull Nan Zhizhi and her child apart.
However, before his hand could even touch them, a figure dashed forward from the opposite side. With a swift movement, he slapped away Wan Yuntao's hand, his voice sharp and laced with a hint of disgust.
"Don't touch my sister!"
Then, he pulled Nan Zhizhi and the little one behind him.
The speaker was the fourth son, Nan Jingting. Although he was a captain in the criminal investigation department, he was known for his fiery temper and never bothered to hide his feelings for those he disliked.
Wan Yuntao and Fu Ma were instantly stunned by his sudden action and words.
What did he just say?
His sister?
Wan Yuntao's gaze instinctively turned towards Nan Zhizhi.
The sister he mentioned, could it be... her?
As if answering his inner shock, Nan Zhizhi opened her mouth and softly called out to him,
"Fourth Brother."
Wan Yuntao's pupils contracted, and behind him, Lu Xuetong was equally shaken.
She wasn't familiar with the other members of the Nan Family, but being in the entertainment industry, she was very familiar with Nan Jingchen, the youngest actor in history from the Nan Family.
Looking at the other men, who were all outstanding in both appearance and presence.
Lu Xuetong felt her heart clench.
These few, couldn't they all be Nan Zhizhi's... brothers?
This is impossible!
Isn't Nan Zhizhi from a single-parent family, with average family conditions?!
How could she possibly be a daughter of the Nan Family?!
The shock in her eyes mixed with jealousy, but she quickly concealed it in an instant.
Wan Yuntao was equally disbelieving.
As her bedfellow, he didn't even know about her relationship with the Nan Family!
Nan Zhizhi, how well she had hidden it from him!
In an instant, the years of exceptionally smooth business deals flashed through his mind, it was as if he could get anything he wanted.
He had always thought it was his keen business sense and unbeatable luck.
Now, it seemed, behind all of this, was the Nan Family's doing?
Thinking of this, Wan Yuntao was filled with regret and excitement.
Wan Yuntao looked at Nan Zhizhi, and almost in an instant, his attitude and voice reverted to how they used to be.
"Zhizhi, didn't you say that your family didn't contact you anymore? Really, why didn't you tell me earlier?"
His tone was slightly reproachful, but he quickly turned to the Nan brothers with a smile.
"Misunderstanding, this is all a misunderstanding..."
He spoke as he reached out, trying to pull Nan Zhizhi back.
Now that he knew her identity, the divorce talk was off the table.
His expression was too practiced and natural, which, in Nan Zhizhi's eyes, was utterly mocking.
It was only today that she finally saw what kind of thing the man was, the man she'd broken with her family to marry…
She frowned, about to speak, when she heard Nan Jingchen suddenly sneer, voicing her thoughts directly.
"Nan Zhizhi, look, this is the man you abandoned your family for, huh…"
Everyone in the entertainment industry knew that the actor Nan was notoriously sharp-tongued and merciless.
Nan Zhizhi looked at her twin brother, the fifth brother. She lowered her head, rare for her, and called him softly,
"Fifth Brother…"
"Fifth brother..."
"Alright, she's finally awake, don't make fun of her."
Third brother Nan Jinglan smoothed things over with a smile, just like always, he was the one who always unconditionally stood by her side.
Second brother Nan Jinghe stepped forward, speaking concisely but directly to the point,
"Why the divorce?"
He was asking Nan Zhizhi, but also Wan Yuntao.
A hint of embarrassment flashed across Nan Zhizhi's face, but she didn't speak immediately.
She knew that if she spoke, her brothers would definitely make decisions for her, but precisely because of this, she couldn't bring herself to say how foolish a choice she had made over these years.
Wan Yuntao saw the situation and quickly said,
"Divorce? There's no such thing! Zhizhi and I just had a small misunderstanding. What she said was just out of anger, don't take it seriously!"
He quickly gave Lu Xuetong a look as he spoke.
Lu Xuetong's hands, which were at her sides, clenched tightly. However, she also knew that keeping Nan Zhizhi here was the best thing for her and Yuntao at the moment.
She understood this almost instantly, and the emotions in her eyes quickly subsided. Soon, she put on her usual gentle smile.
She was just about to speak for Wan Yuntao when a crisp, but very irritating, childish voice sounded again—
"It's not a small misunderstanding. It's that bad daddy and this bad auntie had a sister who's a day older than Asui, and Mama's angry~"
Little Asui saw that Mama didn't seem to be able to say it. Although she didn't know why Mama couldn't say it, it didn't matter, she could help Mama say it.
Third Master said that a daughter is Mommy's little honey cake.
She's sweet~
As soon as little Asui said this, Wan Yuntao immediately glared at her with a fierce and hidden look.
The five Nan Family brothers were clearly stunned for a moment. After digesting the meaning of the child's words, different degrees of waves surged in their eyes.
Nan Jingchen glared at Nan Zhizhi first, his eyes filled with the anger of hating that she didn't live up to expectations,
"Is what she said true?!"
Although the other four brothers didn't speak, they all stared at Nan Zhizhi without blinking.
Nan Zhizhi met her brothers' gazes, her face full of the embarrassment and shame of her own foolishness being exposed, but at this moment she still lowered her head and nodded lightly.
Almost as soon as she nodded, Fourth Brother Nan Jingting suddenly kicked out, sending Wan Yuntao flying with a powerful blow.
"Yuntao!!"
"Mr. Wan!"
Lu Xuetong and Fu Ma cried out in alarm almost simultaneously. However, both hesitated to step forward, mindful of the person before them. Fu Ma was even more incredulous.
"You... how could you just hit someone?! I'm calling security!"
Nan Jingting, who was already wearing a black shirt, slowly rolled up his sleeves, looking ready to engage in a proper fight.
Seeing this, Nan Zhizhi quickly stepped forward and grabbed him,
"Fourth Brother! Don't do anything!"
Nan Jingchen was even angrier, pointing at Nan Zhizhi with eyes as cold as a blade.
"Are you still protecting that deadbeat?!"
He had been cheating for over four years, and the child he fathered was a day older than their own. Was this the kind of love she wanted?!
Nan Jingchen swore that if she dared to nod or say a single word in defense of that man, he would turn and leave immediately!
Nan Zhizhi met his gaze, still holding Nan Jingting tightly.
"Fourth Brother! Don't forget who you are! It's not worth it for him!"
A public official hitting someone in public would cause a lot of trouble, even for Fourth Brother.
It wasn't worth it for Wan Yuntao, that deadbeat!
Hearing her last sentence, the Nan Family brothers finally looked a little better.
Nan Jinglan stepped forward at the right moment, patted Nan Jingting's tense arm muscles, and then smiled gently.
"Little sister is right. Even if we really have to do something, there's no need for you to do it yourself."
As his smile faded, he raised a hand.
The bodyguards who had followed the car earlier now stood out in a row.
Their sturdy and tall bodies were wrapped in black suits, and just standing there was enough to be oppressive.
Wan Yuntao's face went white.