"Alas! You are too impatient. We still have many pieces on the board. Rest assured, in the end, all that you desire will be yours. Wait a little longer. Those who achieve great things must be far-sighted, not just prone to tantrums."
The elder was also furious. He was reluctant to lose Yan Xi, but sacrifices were necessary for gains.
Moreover, they had reaped significant rewards this time.
Jiang Nuan had once again broadened his horizons. If such a person could be utilized by him, it would be truly perfect.
"I am indeed angry."
The man sat on the ground. Sunlight seeped in through the window. He was Mu Yi Chen, his gloomy handsome face contorted with a trace of mad rage.
To be honest, repeated failures had given him a sense of frustration, as if he could never defeat Mu Jiu Chen.
"I allow you to have emotions of anger. It is anger that drives progress. You must always remember one thing: you are not inferior to anyone. You are merely lacking in timing and luck."
The elder had a bold plan in mind, but it was not yet suitable to be revealed.
Mu Yi Chen nodded, slowly reining in his emotions, and reverted to his deep and composed demeanor.
The elder said, "I have found a northern shipping route in Qi Kingdom for you. You must manage it well. Mu Jiu Chen was also eyeing this route. Today's events have caught Mu Jiu Chen off guard. Upon seeing the news about the wellness center while negotiating, he rushed away without hesitation, giving us an opportunity. With this shipping route, you will earn money quickly. You also know about Mu Jiu Chen's business channels. We lost Yan Xi, but our gains are substantial."
The elder chuckled unethically. Such gains were truly exciting.
Mu Yi Chen also curved his lips in satisfaction. This matter had pleased him the most during this period.
"I will go to Mo Du in a couple of days to finalize the matter of the researchers."
"No, you cannot go yet. Many people are watching us there. Don't be anxious. I have a way. You young people are too impulsive. It was not easy for us to reach this point. Now, I have a task for you: get along with Mu Jiu Chen."
Mu Yi Chen sneered, "Do you think that's possible? Mu Jiu Chen already realized it was me. Jiang Nuan, with her discerning eyes, wouldn't she see through my disguise as Mu Jiu Chen?"
Otherwise, that time would have been successful.
He wouldn't be sitting here worrying now.
"Rest assured, your true objective has not been exposed to him. Approaching him will benefit you. The connections he has are vast, and there are many things you cannot reach. Listen to me, and you won't go wrong," the elder said earnestly.
"Since it's still during the New Year, go and pay your respects. We are all family. Although he is not of Mu family blood, his surname will not change in the future. More contact will be of immense significance to you."
Mu Yi Chen nodded, "Alright!"
"Go," the elder waved his hand, looking somewhat weary.
He was brewing a plan in his heart. The technology left by Yan Xi could be perfectly replicated by him, so there was no rush.
"Yes! You should rest early." Mu Yi Chen stood up and left.
...
At Jiang Nuan's home, on the balcony, Jiang Nuan was asleep in a lounge chair, covered with a pink plush blanket.
Mu Jiu Chen sat opposite her, working. He occasionally looked up at the sleeping Jiang Nuan, a gentle aura emanating from his picturesque eyebrows. He cast a deep glance at his beloved, then lowered his head to continue working.
The years were peaceful!
A few minutes later, he saw his phone vibrate. He tapped it open; it was a message from Chen Feng.
"Ninth Master, after you left, the leadership there partnered with another transportation company. I found out the legal representative's name: Gu Jia."
Mu Jiu Chen then remembered that during his negotiations, he had seen the incident at the wellness center and had abandoned his partners to rush to the wellness center to find Nuan Nuan, fearing for her safety.
He was quite far from the wellness center, and it had rained that day, causing traffic congestion. It took him half an hour to reach the wellness center.
But his Nuan Nuan was unharmed, which was good. He didn't care about money.
A single shipping route wouldn't hinder his earnings.
Mu Jiu Chen replied to Chen Feng: "It's fine!"
Chen Feng saw this and breathed a sigh of relief.
He looked at Xiao Fan beside him and smiled, saying cheerfully, "Xiao Fan, Master said it's fine. Let's go, I'll take you to the wellness center. There are several young girls there. I'll introduce you to a girlfriend. You're not young anymore; it's time to get married."
Chen Feng, who now had a girlfriend, was very smug.
Xiao Fan didn't refute him this time.
"Then what are we waiting for? Let's go, let's go!" Xiao Fan stood up and glanced behind him.
He then quietly said to Chen Feng beside him, "Chen Feng, have you felt this recently, a feeling of being watched?"
Chen Feng shook his head slightly, smiling smugly and annoyingly, "No, I'm too happy to feel like I'm being followed. I only feel loved."
Xiao Fan: "..."
He really wanted to say, "Show off your affection, and you'll die quickly!"
But since they were good friends, he would show some restraint.
...
"Mommy, Daddy, come down for dinner!"
His daughter's happy voice echoed from downstairs. Jiang Nuan slowly opened her eyes.
Mu Jiu Chen had also just finished his work.
He closed his laptop and looked at the awakened Jiang Nuan.
Jiang Nuan met his worried gaze and smiled silently, "I had a dream. I dreamt of Yan Xi."
Mu Jiu Chen was taken aback. She did care about Yan Xi's death. Knowing someone, it was inevitable that she would care.
Jiang Nuan continued, "She apologized to me! Then she left with a smile. She was wearing a long black dress, and when she smiled, she was beautiful. Her smile was so serene, no longer the cold or wicked smiles from before."
Mu Jiu Chen walked over and embraced her, "Don't overthink it. Let's go down for dinner."
"Okay!" The two went downstairs. He Jun Shu had already prepared a table full of dishes.
Jiang Nuan had been too busy recently and rarely entered the kitchen.
Her mother-in-law, along with two maids, bustled about. She felt guilty.
"Mom, thank you for your hard work during this time." Jiang Nuan took a sip of chicken soup and looked at her gratefully.
He Jun Shu smiled, "Nuan Nuan, I've told you not to say such things. You young people are all busy and under a lot of pressure. I have nothing to do, and if you don't let me do anything, I'll feel uneasy doing nothing all day. Eat quickly!"
Jiang Nuan had nothing else to say.
After the family had dinner, He Jun Shu and Li Zhen Ting still went to the He family to accompany Grandma.
After the butler and maids finished their work, they also went home to rest.
Mu Jiu Chen looked at his wife and daughter and wondered what to do with them.
He suddenly became interested and found a deck of playing cards. "Nuan Nuan, Yun Yun, let's play Dou Dizhu."
Jiang Nuan and Jiang Si Yun looked at him in surprise.
"Daddy, you know how to play Dou Dizhu?"
Mu Jiu Chen was speechless!
"Baby, what do you mean by 'I know how to play Dou Dizhu'? Do I look like someone who doesn't know how to play Dou Dizhu?"
Jiang Si Yun nodded, holding an apple, took a big bite, and then said, "I thought Daddy only knew how to make money and didn't have any leisure time."
Mu Jiu Chen thought about it and agreed, "Daddy has been very busy recently. Now I have time. I'll play with you. We can win money."
Jiang Si Yun's eyes lit up when she heard this. She turned to her mother and said, "Mommy, we can openly win all of Daddy's money."
Jiang Nuan smiled at her daughter's happiness and nodded.
However, just as Mu Jiu Chen was about to deal the cards, the doorbell rang.