The family enjoyed a harmonious lunch together, and Nan XiangWan once again showcased her astonishing appetite.
Her mother was truly shocked by her eating prowess, as she rarely ate at home.
Xin Zi: "Xiao Wan, should we go to the hospital and get you checked?"
Nan Song: "Have you checked your blood sugar?"
Nan ChaoYang, however, seemed indifferent. "That's just how she is, she's like this every day."
Dad and Mom weren't interested in entertainment news, but little brother always kept up with it.
It's not strange to have a big meal, but it's terrifying to have a big meal every time!
Nan ChaoYang was initially shocked too, but later got used to it. After all, his sister didn't seem like she was suffering from any serious illness.
It's just that she has a high energy expenditure, nothing can be done about it.
Xin Zi: "Do you eat this much at night too, Xiao Wan?"
Nan XiangWan burped after her full meal. "It depends on the afternoon training."
Xin Zi understood and immediately said, "No training today, Mom and Dad have something to discuss with both of you this afternoon."
Nan XiangWan replied, "Then I'll eat only half of my lunch."
Nan Song added, "That's still a lot..."
Nan ChaoYang interjected, "You're insatiable."
Nan XiangWan challenged, "Are you asking for trouble?"
Nan ChaoYang clarified, "I meant me, I'm insatiable!"
After lunch, they rested for a while.
At two o'clock, Nan Song called his two children over, and the family of four sat in the living room.
The parents sat in the middle, with Nan XiangWan and Nan ChaoYang each sitting on one end of the small sofa.
Xin Zi, accustomed to it, sat with a straight back the whole time.
Nan XiangWan, even more so, sat with perfect posture!
Under Nan Song's long-term guidance, he also sat up straight.
Seeing everyone sitting so upright, even Nan ChaoYang, who was leaning earlier, straightened his back.
What was this all about?
Xin Zi was the first to speak, "After today, the two of you will officially become adults."
Nan XiangWan and Nan ChaoYang nodded in unison.
Xin Zi continued, "There is a big difference between being an adult and a minor. You will have independent rights and obligations as adults. Do you know what they are?"
Nan ChaoYang thought for a moment, "Taking care of our parents?"
Nan Song tapped the armrest of the sofa and said, "You will have the rights to life, health, name, image, reputation, honor, and privacy."
Xin Zi added, "Your dad and I don't expect you to take care of us, but I hope you understand your duty to protect the country. Do you understand?"
Nan ChaoYang immediately replied seriously, "I understand!"
Nan XiangWan didn't speak, but her eyes revealed eagerness.
Nan Song sighed, "Once you become adults, we won't interfere in your lives anymore. You'll have to rely on yourselves for everything, especially you, Nan ChaoYang. Whether it's playing games or basketball, your mom and I won't meddle anymore."
Nan ChaoYang was momentarily stunned. Did happiness come so suddenly?
Then, Nan Song took out a thick stack of documents. "Come here and sign these."
Nan XiangWan asked, confused, "???"
Nan ChaoYang also wondered, "???"
Nan Song explained, "Each of you will have three properties. Tomorrow, we'll go through the property transfer process. Just sign your names first."
Nan ChaoYang couldn't contain his excitement and jumped forward. "Dad, which three properties are you giving me?"
Nan XiangWan, on the other hand, was shocked. Oh my, Dad is truly generous, giving houses as birthday gifts!
Nan Song spread out six sets of documents. "For ChaoYang, there's a large flat in the park, a detached villa in Ouqian, and a private house in the city."
Nan Song: "For Wanwan, there's an estate by the Taihu Lake, a standalone villa by the lotus pond, and a private residence in the city."
The properties they acquired had a similar total value, but there was a stark difference in size between the spacious flat in the residential area and the Taihu Lake estate. However, their prices were the same.
In such a prime location where every inch of land was precious, a 500-square-meter spacious flat had a staggering price!
This was a decision made by Nan Song after careful consideration. His son and daughter had different paths in life. His son would get married and find a girlfriend, so having a property in the residential area was more desirable.
His daughter, on the other hand, had a different situation. Her career was based outside of the bustling metropolis and she would only visit Suzhou City occasionally for vacations and family gatherings. It would be better to give her a scenic property instead of a crowded location.
The estate was situated by the Taihu Lake, with a small scenic pond connected to it. They could fish and even take their own yacht out.
It was perfect for a vacation!
Nan Song had thought through everything and quickly moved out his most valuable six properties.
Nan XiangWan and Nan ChaoYang both signed the documents rapidly, although they were surprised by the sheer number of signatures required. They had to sign their names almost every few pages.
They even had to sign on the side?
For each signature, three copies were needed, and Nan XiangWan's hand almost cramped up!
When Gouzi gave gifts, everything was taken care of through internal procedures without the need for signatures. Nan XiangWan didn't know what kind of power Gouzi had that allowed him to skip this complicated process.
But when it came to the properties gifted by their father, they were overwhelmed by the procedures. Both siblings were left bewildered!
After a lot of effort, they finally finished signing everything, but it took them an hour and a half.
They were sweating profusely from signing, and Xin Zi even brought them two glasses of water in the middle of it all.
Nan ChaoYang was the most excited; he had suddenly become rich overnight!
After he finished signing, he flopped onto the sofa and excitedly trembled his legs.
Nan XiangWan, on the other hand, behaved more obediently and said, "Thank you, Dad."
Nan Song's eyes welled up with emotion, but when he looked at his son shaking his leg on the sofa, he suddenly felt a surge of anger.
Nan ChaoYang immediately realized his mistake and sat up straight, saying, "Thank you, Dad!"
Nan Song rolled his eyes and said, "You're an adult now, so I won't beat you."
Xin Zi looked at both of them and said, "Alright, now it's time for Mom's gift."
Nan ChaoYang eagerly stepped forward and began acting obediently, saying, "Thank you, Mom."
Xin Zi took out a document and said, "Nan ChaoYang, I've enrolled you in the 'Red Hunter' program. Make good use of this opportunity. Only the strong can participate in this training. I used my connections to get you in, of course, you won't be a trainee, but rather an intern. You'll train with them and learn from the best!"
She continued with a smile, "Now, what does being an intern mean? It means that others will train you while you train them, you'll cook and do their laundry when they rest. Got it?"
Nan ChaoYang: "????"
Nan XiangWan: "Hahaha!"
Xin Zi said, "Nan XiangWan, don't laugh, your turn will come sooner or later."
And not as a trainee, but as an official member of the special operations team!
Nan ChaoYang was utterly shocked and said, "Mom! Is this the coming-of-age gift you're giving me? But I still have to go to school!"
Xin Zi: "Don't worry, it won't affect your schooling. Do you know what the 'Red Hunter' is? It's the most powerful special forces training in China! Modeled after foreign hunter schools, it's a unique and intense training program in China. Once it starts, life and death become unpredictable! Just you wait! One day, while you're sleeping, you might be kidnapped and taken away on a helicopter. When you wake up, you'll be faced with life and death choices!"
Life and death become unpredictable? Kidnapped?
Nan ChaoYang was immediately panicked!
While other officers' parents use their connections to pave the way for their children, doing everything to prevent them from suffering, his mother, on the other hand, used connections to send him off to risk his life?
Nan ChaoYang rushed forward, "Mom! I'm your own son!"
Xin Zi kicked him away with one foot and then looked at her daughter, Nan XiangWan.
Nan XiangWan stood up straight, "Here!"
Xin Zi smiled, a glimmer of pride in her eyes. "Very well, Mom can't give you any substantial gifts, but there's only one blessing I have for you: protect yourself no matter when or where. Understand?"
Nan XiangWan's softest spot was touched, and she nodded, "I understand, Mom."
Nan ChaoYang said, "Huh?"
His sister didn't receive a gift from Mom?
Mom only gave him a coming-of-age gift, although it was hardly different from a punishment.
But, you know what? He had it, and his sister didn't.
Nan ChaoYang was happy!
As he watched his son smiling foolishly, Xin Zi shook her head. This kid really was a fool.
