Hearing Nan Ge's words, Lingdang'er blushed and said, "Nan Ge, don't joke around. Staying here in the Small Buildings, accompanying you and Sister Mo is quite nice. I don't want to get married!"
Li Nan smiled, "It's normal for a man to marry and a woman to marry. There's nothing to be shy about. Come on, among my brothers here, which one do you fancy?"
"I still don't want to get married, so please don't matchmake me randomly!" As she spoke, Lingdang'er turned around and went to prepare lunch, while Mo Xiaohui leaned closer to Li Nan and quietly asked, "Do you really have this idea?"
Li Nan nodded, "Of course, why would I lie?"
Mo Xiaohui smiled mischievously, "With such a beauty, would you really be willing to let her go?"
Li Nan sighed with a wry smile, "A beauty right at my lips that I can't have is better off sent away early to avoid stirring up feelings!"
Mo Xiaohui raised an eyebrow and said, "Alright then, let's fulfill your wish!"
Li Nan opened his mouth and asked, "Which of my brothers do you think is suitable for Lingdang'er?"
Mo Xiaohui pondered for a moment and said playfully, "Bitter Melon always has a bitter face; I doubt any woman would like him. That Long-Faced Man has a rough look; he seems fierce and isn't suitable either. As for A Fei, he looks too young—like a boy of seven or eight years old—not appropriate at all. And Fatty? I don't think he would appeal to Lingdang'er either with all that fat. The only one who looks decent enough should be Lin Hai, but I wonder how he feels about it?"
After hearing Mo Xiaohui's analysis, it seemed that Li Nan's companions were all rather unsuitable except for the police officer Lin Hai. However, such matters couldn't be forced; it had to be mutual.
The reason Li Nan was concerned about Lingdang'er's lifelong happiness was not just because he was bored but also had another purpose. At this moment, Liu Long and Gao Hu in the camp were likely already devising ways to deal with Li Nan. His strategy was simple: respond to changes with consistency and pretend to rush towards the bait as if his life depended on it. As for how things would ultimately unfold, Li Nan had his own plans.
Li Nan chuckled, "Recently there have been so many funerals in the camp; it's time for some celebration. I'll start arranging Lingdang'er's lifelong matters!"
Seeing Li Nan so enthusiastic, Mo Xiaohui became suspicious and said, "I feel something's off with your intentions. Are you trying to lure her in by pretending to let go? Are you plotting something?"
Li Nan smiled wryly, "When have my little schemes ever escaped your notice? Don't worry; this is definitely for Lingdang'er's good!"
Mo Xiaohui pouted, "It’s best that way. If I find out you have ulterior motives, I won't let you off easily!"
After speaking, Mo Xiaohui glanced at Li Nan's lower body, to which Li Nan responded playfully, "Don't! This is my only strong point. If you cut it off, what else do I have left?"
Mo Xiaohui ignored Li Nan and turned to follow Lingdang'er. Seeing the two women leave, Li Nan furrowed his brows.
How many women can truly understand a man's thoughts? Men and women are fundamentally different, and the pressure on Li Nan's shoulders was far greater than that of Mo Xiaohui, who managed the household.
Just as Li Nan was lost in thought, he suddenly noticed a gray-blue folder on the coffee table beside the sofa. When he reached for it, he realized it was the same folder he had picked up outside High-Tech Park. As he opened it again, his doubts deepened. "Is my world limited to this camp? What is the outside world like? What happened to Han Guang? What is his hidden identity? And what secrets does BD International Company hold? How can all of this be explained?"
Li Nan felt bitter; the complexity of the situation far exceeded his imagination. For now, he could only take one step at a time.
While Li Nan was deep in thought, Mo Xiaohui and Lingdang'er approached him, chatting and laughing. Lingdang'er’s face occasionally flushed red.
Li Nan frowned and said, "They say Brother Three's women are a show in themselves; I think having two in my Small Buildings is already enough!"
To be honest, Li Nan felt a bit reluctant to send Lingdang'er away. Regardless of her looks, just her figure alone was model-level. Who would want to hand over such a beauty? However, with Mo Xiaohui around, his thoughts of taking a concubine had to remain hidden.
Having just finished breakfast, Li Nan could no longer eat anything. He sat aside watching the two beautiful women banter back and forth.
Li Nan sat on the sofa and asked Mo Xiaohui, "What have you been training with Lingdang'er lately? How are the results?"
Mo Xiaohui smiled and replied, "We've been working on physical fitness—arm strength, wrist strength, leg strength, waist strength, and so on!"
Li Nan chuckled, "You two little women can't possibly build much strength. Why not train with some ranged weapons instead? Firearms are essential, and you should also learn some close combat skills. Although we're safe here in the camp for now, no one can guarantee what might happen later!"
Mo Xiaohui nodded then shook her head. "Neither of us knows anything about firearms, and we’re completely clueless about close combat!"
Li Nan dismissed her concerns. "Who is born knowing these things? That's why you need to learn! I'll arrange for each of you to get a gun tomorrow so I can teach you how to shoot. As for close combat training, once A Fei's injury heals, let him teach you."
Mo Xiaohui smiled widely. "You should have taught us shooting long ago; why wait until now?"
"Now is not too late!" Li Nan's gaze suddenly shifted from Mo Xiaohui to Lingdang'er, who twirled her hair and said, "Brother Nan, I don't want to get married. I just want to stay here in the Small Buildings, beside you and Sister Mo. You told me that women don't need to rely on men; I can rely on my own strength to live a wonderful life!"
Li Nan chuckled, "Although that's what you say, the reality isn't so simple. You're not young anymore; you're tall and beautiful. There's no reason for you to stay by this old man's side for a lifetime. You should have a place to call home!"
Hearing this, Lingdang'er felt a chill in her heart. She lowered her eyes, her eyelids heavy, and her face showed a hint of disappointment, as if she was very unwilling to be sent off by Li Nan to someone else.
Seeing Lingdang'er looking like a weeping willow, Li Nan felt a bit uneasy and quickly said, "I'm not arranging a marriage or sending you off to someone else. It's just that you're in your prime, and it wouldn't do for you not to have a man who cares for you. Of course, all of this is based on your willingness. If there's any brother of mine you like, just tell me, and I'll definitely support you!"
At this moment, Mo Xiaohui chimed in, "Sister, Brother Nan is doing this for your own good. Don't misunderstand his intentions!"
After hearing Li Nan and Mo Xiaohui's words, Lingdang'er realized that it would be difficult to stay by Brother Nan's side any longer. She had an indescribable feeling towards Li Nan; she simply didn't want to marry another man. Her life had already been ruined once in Gao Hu's hands, and she didn't want to waste time with another man!
Seeing that Lingdang'er was clearly unwilling, Li Nan changed the subject: "Let's not talk about this anymore. Just focus on enjoying your meal!"
Upon hearing this, Lingdang'er's expression brightened again, and she felt that the food tasted even sweeter.
Li Nan shook his head secretly. "It seems that my plan to use Lingdang'er to make Liu Long and Gao Hu let their guard down is going to fail! But there are many ways to distract them; how could a living person be suffocated by urine?"
With this thought in mind, Li Nan's mind began to race. However, looking at the two beautiful women sitting beside him made him feel a bit shy, so his thoughts were moving slowly.
As he shifted his gaze, Li Nan noticed that Li Dapeng hadn't returned yet. Upon inquiry, he found out that Li Dapeng had indeed gone to find Fatty and wouldn't be back for lunch.
Li Nan smiled and said to Mo Xiaohui, "Did you know that Fatty has taken Li Dapeng as his godson? I think he will definitely learn a lot from following his godfather!"
Mo Xiaohui became jealous and replied, "If he's so capable, why don't you go teach Li Dapeng instead?"
Li Nan awkwardly smiled, "Li Dapeng misunderstands me; how can I teach him? It would be good if he doesn't get into trouble!"
Mo Xiaohui questioned him further: "So you'll just remain Fated Father and Son for life? Can you really bear that?"
Li Nan tilted his head back, hands clasped together, and said, "Fated Father and Son is fine, but a man’s life cannot amount to much without some bonds!"
"What bonds do you have? My Host!"
In response to Mo Xiaohui's questioning, Li Nan was quite calm. "I'm not a great talent, so I don't have any bonds. But Li Da Peng is different; he grew up in an era filled with zombies and monsters. His shoulders will have to bear much more in the future!"
Seeing that Li Nan had strayed off topic, Mo Xiaohui casually replied, "What future? Whether we can even see it is still a question. You're just bragging here!"
Lingdang'er came to Li Nan's defense, saying, "Brother Nan's thoughts are profound; it's just that we can't see through them!"
Li Nan immediately nodded and said, "Lingdang'er has sharp eyes; she can tell I'm a deep man at a glance. To be honest, if I don't think ahead a bit, whether you all can have lunch in the future might still be a question!"
"Tch..."
A lively lunch ensued as the two women and Li Nan engaged in playful banter.
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