Chapter 218

Chapter 218

A Challenge

When she heard they wanted to assign someone to follow her, Lin Nannan immediately protested, "I won't leave the village—what danger could there be? No need for a bodyguard!"

She hated having people around her. She was sick of that feeling.

Seeing her strong resistance, Lu Hang and Yin Xu exchanged glances. They hadn't expected the usually agreeable Lin Nannan to object so fiercely.

"Then how about this—no escort in the village, but someone must accompany you if you leave. Deal?" This was the compromise Lu Hang and Yin Xu reached after discussion.

Lin Nannan had a point. Constant surveillance wouldn't only be inconvenient—it would draw unwanted attention in the village.

"Fine." Though Lin Nannan doubted anyone could match her, she'd play along since they insisted.

Thinking about fighting skills, her gaze landed on Lu Hang. She realized they'd never sparred and wondered if he'd kept his edge after recovering.

The challenge in her eyes made Lu Hang's gaze narrow dangerously...

The sudden tension between the couple left Yin Xu confused, feeling like a third wheel.

"I'll arrange your escort." He took the hint and left.

After Yin Xu departed, Lu Hang pinched Lin Nannan's cheek. "What's that look for?"

"I just wanna see how you fight!" she blurted.

The obvious excitement in her eyes made Lu Hang sigh. "Don't go getting ideas. If we fight, I'll get beaten whether I win or lose. You really want to see Grandma and Mom gang up on me?"

He expected her to drop it, but her eyes lit up. "It looked fun when Second Uncle disciplined A Ming!"

Lu Hang looked shocked. "You want to see them beat me? Should I even keep this wife?"

Lin Nannan avoided his gaze guiltily, rubbing her nose. "Just once... could be fun, right?"

Lu Hang let out an exasperated laugh and flicked her forehead. "Does that sound right to you?"

"Heh, I'll ask Grandma. I bet A Ming and A Yuan would love to watch!" she kept going, undaunted.

"I can discipline them first," Lu Hang growled.

Lin Nannan swatted his arm. "You always pick on them!"

"Right now, I'm the victim here!" Lu Hang countered.

His tone made Lin Nannan back down. "Alright, no fighting. Happy?"

"Where do you get these strange ideas?" Lu Hang asked, flicking her forehead again.

Rubbing the spot, she grumbled, "People will learn who's stronger someday!"

Lu Hang massaged his temples, baffled by her competitive nature.

As they talked, Lu Yuan approached to fetch Lin Nannan...

"Time for work," Lin Nannan told Lu Hang.

"Alright." He nodded, watching her skip away—much more energetic than the calm Lu Yuan. He smiled, thinking her playful demeanor made it hard to believe she was so capable.