The three siblings, unaware of the unfolding events after their livestream, immediately entered their sleep cycle. Their lives were highly regulated, and they rarely stayed up late, unless there was an urgent matter requiring preparation the night before.
As Jiang Nuan emerged from the bathroom, she saw Yun Xia exiting her room. Wiping her hair, Jiang Nuan smiled and asked, "Xia Xia, why aren't you asleep yet?"
Yun Xia looked at her, emanating a subtle fragrance after her bath. Her stunning face glowed with a porcelain-like luster under the lamplight, her bright eyes appearing as fluid and lively as water, sparkling with a captivating smile.
She chuckled softly and said, "I saw guests downstairs earlier, so I didn't want to disturb you. However, I just saw some news about He Mingrun and Yuan Yuan, but now I can't find it anymore."
Yun Xia then recounted the details to Jiang Nuan.
"Nuannuan, the woman in He Mingrun's arms was clearly Yuan Yuan, why did it change to someone else?" Yun Xia was worried that Meng Yuan might be harmed. He Mingrun's family belonged to a chaebol, and dealing with commoners like themselves was often a matter of a single word.
Jiang Nuan placed the towel in her hand and, after a moment of thought, said, "It's fine. I'll call He Mingrun later. Go get some rest."
"Oh! I'm very sleepy too." Yun Xia yawned and turned back to her room to rest. Jiang Nuan also returned to her room to blow-dry her hair.
Yang Minjing's family was involved in real estate and the liquor business. In Jinshi City, though not comparable to the four great families, they were still a respectable and affluent family. Their detached villa was situated in an excellent location. In the opulent hall, the European-style decor exuded both grandeur and fashion. Yang Minjing and Gui Qingli were chatting.
Gui Qingli looked at her daughter, who was sitting on the sofa. Her cascade of dark hair was slightly disheveled, falling onto her rounded shoulders. Her sleepy face was partially obscured, her expression a mixture of indifference and an undeniable hint of languor. She managed a forced smile and said coldly, "He Mingrun's mother truly likes me."
Gui Qingli smiled as she looked at her daughter's beautiful face. "Jingjing, for your career, He Mingrun is an excellent choice. He's a stepping stone on your path to success."
"However, Mom still prefers you marrying Mu Jiuchen. Although Mu Jiuchen is cold and ruthless, he is incredibly wealthy."
Yang Minjing's expression soured as she looked at her extremely greedy mother, her tone not much better. "Mu Jiuchen isn't my type; he's too cold. Even if my heart burns with a raging fire, it wouldn't be enough to warm his stony heart."
"Women who have offended him never have a good ending. I don't want to be like that. I know He Mingrun because we grew up together, and I've paid attention to his every move since I went abroad."
"He's handsome, gentle, refined, and easy-going – that's the kind of man I want."
Gui Qingli didn't argue with her daughter. She knew that love was rare in affluent families, and she understood that hardship. But with money, one could have anything. As for love, what use was it? Although the capabilities of the two men were slightly different, in her eyes, they were more or less the same.
"Don't worry, with that brainless silly woman Wu Yuan paving the way for you, you'll definitely marry He Mingrun." She knew Wu Yuan's character best – greedy and opportunistic, yet fortunate enough to have two good sons. Her husband didn't dote on her, nor did he truly love her, but he never messed around outside. In that regard, she had already won.
After finishing drying her hair, Jiang Nuan lay on the bed and called He Mingrun. His phone was answered faster than she expected.
"Hello, Young Master He, is Yuan Yuan... alright?" Meng Yuan, after getting drunk, would only sleep, but she could wake up and cause a fuss before falling back asleep. If a handsome man were in front of her, she wouldn't hesitate to pounce. This had happened on the street once; she had been there then, and Meng Yuan hadn't succeeded. Over time, she knew how terrifying a drunk Meng Yuan could be!
He Mingrun chuckled, "Miss Jiang, you really don't need to worry. Yuan Yuan is still resting. I'll let her rest here tonight and send her back tomorrow morning. Rest assured, I won't do anything that would betray Yuan Yuan." He Mingrun repeatedly assured her to put Jiang Nuan at ease.
Jiang Nuan: "..." What a good man! She smiled. "Young Master He, you misunderstood. I'm worried about what Yuan Yuan might have done to you?" She knew full well what Meng Yuan's behavior was like when she was drunk.
He Mingrun: "..." Truly a good best friend, understanding her so well. "Don't worry, she didn't do anything to me."
Jiang Nuan: "Then I'm relieved. Goodbye!" After hanging up the phone, Jiang Nuan turned off the lights and went to sleep.
The next morning, Jiang Nuan delivered the prepared medicinal herbs to the wellness center. She hadn't been there for a few days and missed it greatly.
"Nuannuan, you're here." Yu Han greeted Jiang Nuan with a smile. After working there for a while, she realized that everyone here was a big shot.
"Han Han, thank you for your hard work!" Jiang Nuan smiled, her beauty captivating.
Yu Han shook her head, her voice sweet. "Not at all, it's not hard work. Nuannuan, Young Master Lu is here again. He's in a private room upstairs. I just took him some wellness tea, and he said that if you came, you must go up, as he has something to discuss with you."
"Oh!" Jiang Nuan thought for a moment, perhaps Rong Yin had told him. "Okay! Which room is he in? I'll go up in a while."
"He's in room 201. I just served him some morning tea." Since they introduced morning tea, their morning business had also been exceptionally good. The kitchen was almost overwhelmed, so Xiao Mingrui brought his two apprentices to help. Jiang Nuan found it quite relaxing; business picking up was a good thing.
She went to the kitchen and saw Xiao Mingrui and two young men busy at work. She walked over with a smile. "Master Xiao, you two young gentlemen, thank you for your hard work!"
Xiao Mingrui, who was focused on his work: "..." Why were his apprentices called young gentlemen? Wasn't he also a young gentleman?
Jiang Nuan looked at Xiao Mingrui, handsome and charming, especially when he was cooking. "Master Xiao, I'll be away for the next couple of days, so I'll leave the wellness center to you. Here are the medicinal herbs for the wellness soup I've prepared. You just need to put the ingredients according to the customer's order for the wellness soup. Also, I've made a list detailing the proportions for the soup."
Upon hearing this, Xiao Mingrui's unpleasant thoughts instantly vanished. "Okay, okay, leave it all to me. You can go with peace of mind." The opportunity to learn her recipes was a stroke of great fortune for him. He had been here for some time, and the customers absolutely loved her wellness soup. Each bowl was simply exquisite, the best in the world.
Jiang Nuan confidently handed over the wellness center to Xiao Mingrui and went upstairs to find Lu Jinyue.