Changsheng: Peak at the Beginning

Chapter 1774 The Sun Shines Like Me 3

Nie Chengyuan laughed and said, "You young people really can't imagine not being home once you're away from your parents. This is my birthday, and you can't miss the birthday banquet."

Ma Nianyuan directly refused: "Oh dear, when have I ever forgotten my godfather's birthday? It's just that my mom and you had a falling out, so my position is quite awkward, and I can't take the initiative to contact you. It's also unfortunate that my mentor is interested in taking on a disciple recently, and I'm currently trying to prove myself, so it's not convenient for me to ask for leave."

Nie Chengyuan's tone remained cheerful, but with an undeniable weight: "Yuanyuan, Shanghai isn't far from Wuxi. You can come and go in a day. I'll send someone to pick you up personally. You just need to show your face. It won't interfere with your performance in front of your mentor."

"Besides, Yuanyuan, you must know how much your godfather has cared for you and your mother over the years. Your godfather is just getting old and suddenly wants to be surrounded by his children and grandchildren."

Ma Nianyuan cursed Nie Chengyuan in her heart, but that couldn't change the fact that she had to show up at the old man's birthday banquet. In the end, she rolled her eyes and agreed.

Ma Nianyuan didn't intend to tell Qian Fangping about her speculations and her plans to attend Nie Chengyuan's birthday party. Qian Fangping had finally escaped Nie Chengyuan, and she didn't want her to fall back into that situation. Even though Nie Chengyuan now had a child born out of wedlock that was just over 100 days old, the chances of him actively seeking out Qian Fangping again were extremely slim, and she didn't want Qian Fangping to take the risk.

In three years, the mother and daughter have bought a house in Shanghai and are preparing to settle down. Qian Fangping has also changed her previous mercenary ways when she was behind Nie Chengyuan's back. The stable life has made her a virtuous wife and loving mother again.

Ma Nianyuan called Qian Fangping directly: "Mom, I have a travel project here, it's to New Zealand. It's summer there, and I'm busy. Could you go check it out for me first?"

Qian Fangping readily agreed: "Is it a perk from the bank? It sounds like you don't have time to come with me? I don't mind, someone will definitely accompany me. Can you spend the New Year alone in China?"

With a considerable amount of savings at home, Qian Fangping was already used to the various travel programs arranged by the bank. So when Ma Nianyuan mentioned it, she assumed that this time it was also arranged by the bank and agreed without any suspicion.

Ma Nianyuan explained, "I can't leave because I want to be a doctor in the future. I have to work hard as a student now, otherwise I wouldn't dare to take responsibility for the lives of my patients."

Qian Fangping couldn't help but feel deep respect for her daughter, but also heartache for her daughter's suffering: "Oh dear, if only she had chosen a different, easier major, like accounting or teaching, that would have been fine."

After much persuasion, Qian Fangping finally embarked on her journey, while Ma Nianyuan was picked up by the driver sent by Nie Chengyuan shortly after seeing off her mother.

Ma Nianyuan didn't need to worry about being embarrassed by Nie Xiguang, because she knew that Nie Chengyuan would definitely have thought it through. So after entering the room, she indeed didn't see Nie Xiguang. Presumably, Nie Chengyuan had already found an excuse to send Nie Xiguang away, or simply angered Nie Xiguang and sent her away.

Ma Nianyuan followed Nie Chengyuan calmly, watching him exchange pleasantries with people coming and going. When Nie Chengyuan didn't mention her, she acted as if she were just following a pillar, without any extra reaction.

Nie Chengyuan naturally wanted to give Ma Nianyuan a hard time, but seeing that she remained calm and showed no fear, he actually began to admire this girl who had never been noticed by him before. Therefore, he became even more determined to find her a match with Lin Yusen, the grandson of Shengyuan Group.

Lin Yusen is merely the grandson of Sheng Xianmin of the Shengyuan Group and has no right to compete for the position of heir. However, Lin Yusen's biological mother, Sheng Weiai, is a formidable figure and worth winning over.

It would be a waste for Lin Yusen to give away his own daughter Nie Xiguang, but Ma Nianyuan's identity is just right. He can always give her a few more percentage points of shares later.

Having changed his mindset, Nie Chengyuan finally introduced Ma Nianyuan to the visitors, but Ma Nianyuan interrupted him by saying her name and only said her surname: "My surname is Ma."

The guests who made it to this occasion today can all be considered shrewd individuals. In the first half, Nie Chengyuan introduced his daughter Nie Xiguang to everyone. However, the young girl he brought with him, whom he called his goddaughter, was only introduced by Nie Chengyuan after receiving quite a few eye-rolls. It is clear that the two girls are ultimately different.

What's most interesting is that Ma Nianyuan herself seems to have a grudge against Nie Chengyuan.

After looking around, Ma Nianyuan didn't encounter any young people, and naturally breathed a sigh of relief.

However, after the banquet, she went directly to Nie Chengyuan and handed him a bank card.

Nie Chengyuan sat on the sofa, much shorter than Ma Nianyuan who was standing, yet he maintained an air of superiority. He looked up contemptuously at the bank card and asked coldly, "Yuanyuan, what do you mean by this?"

Ma Nianyuan said expressionlessly, "This includes 500,000 yuan that my mentor lent me. It's more than enough to buy back my identity."

Nie Chengyuan's face immediately turned extremely ugly, and his eyes even carried a hint of danger: "What do you mean by this? You've climbed up to someone higher up, and now you want to kick me to the curb?"

Ma Nianyuan remained expressionless, kindly recalling for Nie Chengyuan: "Didn't you find a new love, Mr. Nie, and abandon my mother, your old flame?"

"But no matter what, the 500,000 here is enough to repay the expenses of that so-called family reunion banquet. After all, my college entrance banquet was all arranged by you, Mr. Nie. My daughter and I did not receive a single penny of the gift money."

Nie Chengyuan had nothing to say and could only watch helplessly as Ma Nianyuan walked out.

Ma Nianyuan didn't rush back to Shanghai overnight, since driving at night isn't very safe. But the next morning, she didn't even have breakfast before checking out of the hotel and returning to Shanghai to continue playing the role of a little girl who almost went bald from studying. Then, near the New Year, she flew to New Zealand to meet up with Qian Fangping.

Ma Nianyuan has gone abroad, so naturally she doesn't know what's happening in China. Besides, some of these things have nothing to do with her.

For those studying Traditional Chinese Medicine, finding a job is difficult without pursuing a master's degree. Therefore, Ma Nianyuan quickly joined the ranks of those taking the postgraduate entrance examination. Even though she already had a guaranteed admission spot, she dared not relax and continued to diligently play the role of a student who was single-mindedly focused on her studies.

Qian Fangping was naturally heartbroken. She stopped all the social activities she used to enjoy and wished she could eat all three meals a day for Ma Nianyuan.