Second pregnancy, sixth child: The beloved mom's disguise has been exposed again.

Chapter 226 Someone broke in; the trap he set

Ning Yao walked over quickly as expected, and first glared at Ning Chen.

"Who gave you permission to smoke?"

"Instead of learning good things, you insist on learning bad habits like smoking!"

"When did you start smoking? How long have you been doing this?" Ning Yao asked Ning Moran with a disgruntled look.

"I..." Ning Moran didn't know what to say. It was indeed him who smoked first, and Ning Chen saw it and tried to persuade him to stop several times.

After all that failed, Ning Chen also developed a smoking addiction, even more severe than Ning Chen's.

"Hey, Luo Xiyao, you're meddling too much! What's wrong with smoking? Boys who smoke are so charming!" Henchman #2 stood up for Ning Moran, looking disgusted.

"Exactly, who do you think you are to talk to someone like an elder? It's ridiculous." Number 3 completely ignored Ning Moran and Ning Chen's expressions as he spoke and began to mock Ning Yao.

Ning Yao was too lazy to argue with these brainless lackeys; getting her son to quit smoking was the real priority.

Ignoring everyone else, she grabbed Ning Moran's wrist and dragged her away from the bar, moving her to a corner.

Ning Yao took a few deep breaths before giving Ning Moran her earnest advice.

She worried that she might not be able to control her temper and would frighten Ning Moran, making him think that his mother was a fierce and unreasonable woman.

"Smoking is bad for your health, especially since you're so young and already learning to smoke. What if you get lung disease later?"

Why do you smoke? Is it because you're in a bad mood or under a lot of stress, or simply out of curiosity?

Ning Moran's usual gentle indifference suddenly vanished, replaced by an awkward and uneasy demeanor, as if she had been caught red-handed by her mother for doing something wrong.

"It was because of the pressure at first, but then it became a habit," he explained, then scratched his head.

He clearly saw a hint of heartache flash in Ning Yao's eyes, and a warm feeling swept through his heart.

"Mom, I will quit smoking, starting today. Don't worry."

Ning Yao gave her son a smile, but she felt uneasy inside.

If she could stay by her son's side and watch him grow up, she would definitely be able to properly address these emotional issues.

That way, he wouldn't have to rely on smoking to numb himself and make himself feel better.

"Ranran, you still have to promise Mom one thing." Ning Yao took Ning Moran's hand and squeezed it gently.

"If you have any discomfort in the future, you must tell Mom. Don't keep it to yourself."

"Yes, I will." Ning Moran squeezed Ning Yao's hand back, her eyes slightly red.

"And your good friend Chen, if you have time, try to persuade him to quit smoking. Smoking is no good for you," Ning Yao couldn't help but nag.

She glanced at Ning Chen not far away, who had his back to them, the cigarette butt between his fingers glowing with a reddish light.

Miao Yuliu clutched her dress tightly, furious at Ning Yao's act of snatching someone away right in front of her.

"Are you free? Want to dance with me?" Ning Chen took a deep drag on the cigarette between his fingers and asked casually.

These words were spoken to Miao Yuliu.

Miao Yuliu's girlfriends, who were also fans of Ning Chen, suddenly perked up. Ning Chen had actually agreed to dance with them!

Miao Yuliu likes Ning Moran and definitely doesn't want to accompany Ning Chen. After Miao Yuliu refused, she immediately stepped forward and volunteered!

Ask her to dance with him?

Are you feeling uneasy because Ning Yao took Ning Moran away, but left him behind?

Men aren't necessarily broad-minded either, especially when it comes to someone they like; they find it even harder to remain calm.

Miao Yuliu looked suspiciously at the tall boy in the suit beside her. Compared to Ning Moran, he had a more irritable and cold demeanor.

However, upon getting to know him, Miao Yuliu discovered that the man who appeared cold and irritable on the outside might not actually be like that.

On the other hand, Ning Moran knew that although he seemed gentle and easy to get along with, he was actually not interested in anyone and kept people at arm's length with a smile.

"I'm free." As if possessed, Miao Yuliu accepted Ning Chen's invitation.

The sycophantic friend was heartbroken. She hadn't expected Miao Yuliu to be so greedy, refusing both Ning Moran and Ning Chen.

Ning Chen exhaled a wisp of smoke from his nostrils, causing him to squint.

A wicked smile curled at the corner of his lips, as if he were brewing some kind of prank in his mind.

"Wait until I finish this cigarette, then sit down and wait," Ning Chen said to Miao Yuliu, while raising his wrist to look at the hands of his watch.

"Alright, come here." Ning Chen stubbed out her cigarette, opened her palm, and gestured for Miao Yuliu to come to the dance floor with her.

Miao Yuliu's cheeks flushed; she never expected that her first dance would be with Ning Moran's brother.

If you look closely, Ning Chen and Ning Moran look somewhat alike. They both have thick eyebrows and big eyes with deep, unfathomable pupils. It's as if if you stare into those eyes for too long, you'll be drawn in and never be able to escape.

Just as Ning Chen was leading Miao Yuliu onto the dance floor, Ning Moran happened to brush past him on his way back.

He saw Ning Chen and Miao Yuliu together, and a clear look of displeasure flashed across his face.

Miao Yuliu's heart skipped a beat. She thought Ning Moran was unhappy because she was with another man.

She opened her mouth to explain, but Ning Moran quickly passed by them without even stopping for a moment.

Ning Chen, as if he couldn't see his own brother, walked past him and embraced Miao Yuliu, dancing together.

When Ning Yao saw this scene, a look of doubt flashed in her beautiful fox-like eyes, and Cui Mengmeng and Xin Yujue beside her also found it extremely strange.

"Yaoyao, why is your son's brother dancing with Miao Yuliu? Does he know that she's your mortal enemy at school?" Cui Mengmeng felt that Ning Chen's behavior was illogical, but she did see him and Miao Yuliu chatting and laughing on the dance floor.

“He’s just my son’s brother, not my son. Besides, even if he were my son, he would have the right to choose his own dance partner.” Ning Yao expressed her understanding of Ning Chen’s behavior, and after looking away, she continued to study the dance steps.

She and Wen Tingye will be going on stage later, so she can't be too impolite.

Wen Tingye walked over with a glass of wine in his hand, his steps steady and soft as he stepped on the ground.

After standing in front of Ning Yao, the man smiled and extended his palm, saying in a gentlemanly manner, "Miss Luo, would you do me the honor of dancing with me?"

Ning Yao gave a forced smile, inwardly cursing Wen Tingye.

She had already agreed to dance with him, could she say no?

By placing her hand in Wen Tingye's palm and using his strength, Ning Yao easily stood up.

To the accompaniment of light and cheerful music in the cabin, the woman moved gracefully, dancing to the rhythm, her movements perfectly synchronized with Wen Tingye's.

Cui Mengmeng and Xin Yujue stared intently at Wen Tingye and Ning Yao, making them the most eye-catching couple on the entire ship.

"I'm so envious of them! Every time I see Yao Yao and President Wen together, I always have the thought of falling in love. I wonder when my man will appear!" Cui Mengmeng said with a sigh.

Upon hearing this, Xin Yujue took a sip of her drink and glanced at the center of the dance floor.

When she saw Wen Tingye embracing Luo Xiyao, his eyes were full of doting smiles.

It's as if they wish they could give Luo Xiyao all the beautiful things in the world; if she likes it, they wouldn't mind picking stars and the moon for her.

When will someone treat her like President Wen treated Luo Xiyao?

Xin Yujue's feelings became complicated, and she couldn't help but think the same way as Cui Mengmeng, her envy growing uncontrollably.

Suddenly a commotion came from the doorway, as if someone had broken in.

Everyone on the field was taken aback, except for Ning Chen, who wore a knowing smile.