Chapter 964 Recognition 1
Shen Mianmian returned home that evening and mentioned to He Nan that she had seen Ruan Lingyu, but she didn’t go into details, simply stating the matter briefly. He Nan’s brow furrowed, his eyes filled with concern, and also a trace of chill.
"If you feel indifferent towards the Ruan Family, just pretend they don’t exist. No one can make a fuss over your birth."
The reference was clear without being stated.
Although Shen Mianmian had never mentioned this in front of him before, He Nan knew that she didn’t want to acknowledge the Ruan Family, didn’t want to break that layer of window paper, which was why he hadn’t continued the topic last time.
If she didn’t want to face it, then they wouldn’t face it. Without the Ruan Family, he could still protect her unharmed.
If the identity of Ruan Mianmian could bring her an extra bit of warmth, and if she was willing to accept that warmth, he wouldn’t interfere or obstruct. Otherwise, he supported any decision Shen Mianmian made.
Shen Mianmian pursed her lips and lifted her eyes to look at him, "He Nan, do you think I am heartless, treating those who raised me without any conscience?"
"Not at all," He Nan answered decisively, pulling her into his embrace and speaking softly, "You haven’t wronged anyone. You are yourself, and as long as you are happy, you don’t need to mind what others think. You’ve suffered enough over the past years; there’s no need to make others happy at your own expense. The purpose of acknowledging relatives is to add a bit more warmth of kinship. If this kinship doesn’t bring you warmth, it loses its meaning."
He Nan had seen the current attitude of the Ruan family. Ruan Lingyu had never intended to accept Shen Mianmian. Although Ruan Feng and Ruan Yiqian seemed supportive, they currently had no way of influencing Ruan Lingyu.
If Shen Mianmian acknowledged Ruan Feng now, it might not be a good thing.
"He Nan, only you truly understand me," Shen Mianmian hugged him back tightly, pressing her head firmly against his chest.