Xia Mingrui watched him with what seemed like amusement, his expression neutral. "My wife mentioned you think I'm petty. I just wanted to ask you, what exactly have I been petty about?"
Mu Jiu Chen: "..."
"Please, sit, Mr. Xia. Let's chat, and you can do your best to explain yourself."
Xia Mingrui, living up to his reputation as a devoted husband, didn't sit until his wife was seated. Then, holding his daughter, he sat opposite Mu Jiu Chen.
Jiang Nuan went to prepare some fruit. Since they were guests, if there was no tea, fruit would suffice.
Mu Jiu Chen watched Jiang Nuan prepare the fruit before speaking. "Mr. Xia, the new WW building. Our two projects are right next to each other, yet you wouldn't even yield the space for a single tree. If that's not being petty, what is?"
"Two years ago, when you were building your office building, I gave you the space for a garage. If that's not ungrateful, what is?"
Xia Mingrui: "..." He thought carefully. There was indeed such an incident.
It seemed futile to try and argue now.
"Mu Jiu Chen, you have such a good memory." He smiled warmly, glancing at his daughter. A bandage still clung to her small face. If it hadn't been for Mu Jiu Chen and Jiang Nuan's selfless act yesterday, he would be facing a scene of domestic devastation today.
"You saved my daughter. I'll let you have that tree's space."
Mu Jiu Chen chuckled. "The one who saved your daughter was Jiang Nuan, who leaped down without hesitation. As for me, I only saved Nuannuan, who is like my own life. So, I must thank you for your concession, Mr. Xia."
He had only gone up to save Jiang Nuan. His heart, as solid as rock, cared only for Nuannuan's life.
If he hadn't gone up yesterday, he would be facing a separation of life and death today. His precious children would lose their mother, and he would lose the most important person in his life.
Thinking about it, he still detested what had happened yesterday.
Xia Mingrui caught a crucial phrase: Nuannuan, who is like my own life.
Was it that girl from earlier?
He smiled with a knowing glint. "It seems, Ninth Master, you're not as averse to women as the rumors say."
Mu Jiu Chen: "It's just that I like her, and she doesn't know my feelings. You two..."
Mu Jiu Chen didn't finish his sentence, but Xia Mingrui and Tang Ziyi understood his implication.
Tang Ziyi was somewhat surprised. Didn't Jiang Nuan already have a husband and child?
Mu Jiu Chen liked a married woman?
Good heavens, Mu Jiu Chen, you're challenging my worldview.
"Ninth Master, rest assured, I understand."
Mu Jiu Chen nodded slightly and looked at Tang Ziyi beside him. "Mr. Xia, there were also many rumors about you back then. Now you've won the heart of your beloved, and you have such a beautiful daughter. I doubt you ever expected today, did you, Mr. Xia?"
Tomorrow and the unexpected—indeed, the unexpected seemed to happen more often.
Xia Mingrui glanced at his wife and smiled tenderly. "In life, only when you meet the right person does the soul hidden deep within awaken. As men of the same generation, I also very much hope you find happiness and fulfillment like I have. Unfortunately, Ninth Master, you don't even have a girlfriend yet, so I'm afraid you'll have a hard time experiencing this kind of happy and fulfilling life."
He was showing off, openly and shamelessly. Just wait, in a while, I'll bring my twins over to your doorstep to flaunt. This insult today must be repaid.
Jiang Nuan brought out the fruit, observing that they were chatting quite amicably.
"Mr. Xia, Sister Yiyi, Yingying, please have some fruit." She placed the fruit platter down and sat beside Mu Jiu Chen, who visibly softened.
Xia Mingrui's smile deepened. Mu Jiu Chen was likely smitten this time. Big Wind Novel Network
While he was busy with romance, he might have an opportunity to seize a few larger projects. Isn't earning money to support his wife wonderful?
"Thank you, Nuannuan. But Nuannuan, are you really not planning to enter the entertainment industry? Your face alone could overshadow many popular young actresses." Tang Yiyi was still a bit persistent. Jiang Nuan seemed straightforward, but she definitely had the potential to be a sensation in the entertainment world; her charisma was exceptional. Tang Yiyi had always been a good judge of talent.
Yesterday, watching her leap fearlessly, her skills were also impressive.
Mu Jiu Chen would not allow Jiang Nuan to enter the entertainment industry. The woman he, Mu Jiu Chen, owned could only enjoy life at home. He, Mu Jiu Chen, had plenty of money.
Before Jiang Nuan could speak, Mu Jiu Chen made the decision for her.
"Mrs. Xia, you don't need to try and persuade Nuannuan any further. Nuannuan is busy with many things and doesn't have time to fight for status in the entertainment industry."
Jiang Nuan indeed didn't have time. She looked at Tang Ziyi and smiled gratefully. "Sister Yiyi, thank you for your kind offer. I'm planning to manage a wellness center soon, so I probably won't have the time."
Tang Ziyi saw that she truly wasn't interested and didn't press the matter further.
"Where is the wellness center located? I'll visit if I have time."
Jiang Nuan was delighted. Tang Ziyi was a top agent; if she visited, the place would surely become popular.
"Sister Yiyi, I'll send you the link later. It hasn't opened yet; the grand opening is in five days."
"Alright, alright, Nuannuan. I'll definitely come to support you then." Tang Ziyi looked regretful. Such a beautiful face, dealing with everyday chores all day long—what a waste of talent.
If she became a star, with the resources she currently had, a single show could gain Jiang Nuan millions of followers.
"Oh, by the way, Sister Yiyi, I have a secret recipe for acne. If you have any female celebrities with acne scars, I have an excellent remedy. Satisfaction guaranteed, or your money back."
Tang Ziyi: "..." The wellness center seemed reliable, but how could she be so sure about curing acne scars?
Jiang Nuan suddenly remembered something. She had forgotten to stream last night because she was at the hospital.
Oh dear!
It seemed she wasn't suited for this line of work.
Tang Ziyi smiled politely out of consideration for Jiang Nuan. "Okay, Nuannuan, I'll find you if there's a need."
Jiang Nuan noticed the perfunctory smile but didn't say anything.
She knew in her heart that this kind of advertising was useless; the product itself spoke louder.
"Pretty Auntie, when can I meet your daughter? I watched your daughter's livestream last night, and she's really amazing, especially her hands, they're so beautiful." Xia Yingying was very interested in Jiang Siran.
Mentioning her daughter, Jiang Nuan beamed with pride. Her little cotton-padded jacket was indeed very beautiful.
"Yingying, Yunyun will be back on Saturday. If you have time on Saturday, I can bring Yunyun over to play with you."
Mu Jiu Chen smiled. So their little cotton-padded jacket was named Yunyun. What a lovely name!
"Wow! Auntie Jiang, don't forget, okay? Next Saturday." She didn't have many friends and wanted to make more.
"Okay! It'll be the day after the wellness center's grand opening. If I don't have time, you can go to the wellness center. It's on Food Street, quite close." Jiang Nuan calculated the time; she would likely be very busy then.
Tang Ziyi looked at her daughter and said, "Yingying, then Mom will bring you to see Yunyun."