"Among all the men I know, you are the one I care about the most. You're the first person I've wanted to rely on, and the one I want to spend my life with. I don't know if this means I'm falling for you, but I'm following my heart." She was always a bit slow with her emotions.
Mu Jiuchen stared at her blankly at first. It was only when he saw her smiling expression that he realized what she had just said.
Her words replayed in his mind, and a look of ecstatic joy spread across his handsome face.
Jiang Nuan had agreed to be his girlfriend.
The steady and reserved Ninth Master felt like dancing with joy.
He looked at her, his voice trembling with suppressed excitement, "Nuan Nuan, say that again, what did you just say?"
Jiang Nuan's shoulders ached a little from his grip. She could feel his nervous and excited emotions.
"Mu Jiuchen, I've already said it! Why aren't you listening properly? I forgot what I just said." Even a fierce woman could play coy and pretend to be innocent.
Seeing the mischief flash in her eyes, Mu Jiuchen felt that this straightforward girl had been corrupted by him.
"Nuan Nuan, will you say it or not?" He wanted to hear it again; it was too thrilling.
He leaned in close, his nose brushing against hers, and coaxed gently, "Nuan Nuan, say it again."
In the enclosed space with just the two of them, the atmosphere was already awkward and intimate. With them so close, their breaths mingling, their hearts began to race.
Jiang Nuan, feeling flustered, said, "Mu Jiuchen, I agree to be your girlfriend."
She said it very loudly.
Mu Jiuchen chuckled, his laughter infectious and full of delight.
His crisp presence enveloped her, and the man seemed to possess a magnetic charm that drew her closer.
"Alright, Mu Jiuchen, let's watch the movie. It's been playing for a while, and we haven't seen anything."
Mu Jiuchen, however, held her close. He wouldn't let go at that moment. He knew she was shy and probably blushing, but he was overjoyed, wanting to tell the whole world that his goddess was finally his girlfriend.
Taking the opportunity, Mu Jiuchen lowered his head and captured her lips. They were as soft as he had imagined, and their kiss felt like it lasted an eternity.
Jiang Nuan seemed to have anticipated his move and was prepared. She didn't resist much.
Her first kiss was taken by Mu Jiuchen. No, every subsequent kiss would be given to this man.
She believed that if she truly fell in love with this man, she would love him devotedly.
Regardless of whether they could be together in the future, she would love him!
She was certain of this thought.
The kiss finally ended much later. Mu Jiuchen held her, his head resting on her shoulder, catching his breath. His first kiss had been a mere peck, and he had almost been hit. This second time, he had indulged himself, unable to stop.
Jiang Nuan's thoughts were still a bit jumbled. She hadn't expected kissing to be so tiring!
"Du Zhong, stop right there! If you don't tell me what's going on, we're breaking up today!" The heroine's voice in the movie was heart-wrenching, capturing both their attention.
Only then did Mu Jiuchen settle down to watch the movie with Jiang Nuan.
His spirits were high, and his heart felt as if it were filled with honey. His face was beaming with joy.
"Nuan Nuan, have some popcorn." He offered her a kernel of popcorn.
Jiang Nuan opened her mouth and ate it. Seeing him grin from ear to ear, she smiled too.
"Are you that happy? Like a child?"
Mu Jiuchen was still immersed in ecstatic happiness. "My spring has arrived, how can I not be happy?"
He envied He Mingrun, being able to be with the woman he loved every day; that was happiness.
Jiang Nuan: "..."
She focused on the movie, but Mu Jiuchen, now a boyfriend, had lost his concentration. His entire focus was on doting on his queen.
"Nuan Nuan, have some tangerine."
Jiang Nuan opened her mouth and ate it. The tangerine was very sweet.
Jiang Nuan: "So sweet! More!"
Mu Jiuchen peeled another tangerine for her.
"Nuan Nuan, try these cream strawberries, they're delicious."
The strawberries were large, so Jiang Nuan ate half, and Mu Jiuchen ate the other half.
Jiang Nuan watched his actions, her gaze flickering. She could truly feel how happy this man was.
"Very sweet!" Mu Jiuchen smiled at her.
He picked up another one, fed her half, and ate the rest.
Jiang Nuan: "..." Is this what dating is like?
It feels really good!
Mu Jiuchen took out his phone, took a photo of him holding Jiang Nuan's hand, and then took a selfie.
He then posted it on Moments.
The caption read: [Confession successful, this grandpa finally has a girlfriend.]
Then he tagged Li Qingshuo.
[Go repost the first post on my Moments, and make sure only Rong Yin can see it.]
He wanted revenge!
Li Qingshuo, who was sleepless in his lonely bed that night: "..."
He clicked on Mu Jiuchen's first Moment post.
He replied, "Holy hell, Old Mu, you actually succeeded in your confession on my lonely night?"
Mu Jiuchen glanced at Jiang Nuan, who was engrossed in the movie. He quickly replied, "Is there anything I can't accomplish? Hurry up and repost it."
Li Qingshuo pursed his lips. What a vinegar jar, still holding a grudge about the last incident.
[Mu Jiuchen, so childish.]
Mu Jiuchen: [You wouldn't understand.]
Li Qingshuo: [Having a girlfriend is impressive?]
Mu Jiuchen: [As if you have one.]
Li Qingshuo: He really didn't!
He resigned himself to reposting Mu Jiuchen's Moments post, setting the visibility to only Rong Yin.
After reposting, he felt like he had found a companion for the night.
Rong Yin would probably also be sleepless tonight.
Fellow sufferers of the world, how pitiful!
He sent a message to Mu Jiuchen: [I've reposted it for you. I feel like a sinner!]
Mu Jiuchen: [This is the only correct thing you've done in years.]
Li Qingshuo: [Get lost! I'm going to sleep.]
Mu Jiuchen: [Sweet dreams of sleeplessness.]
Li Qingshuo: [You can go conquer your hunting game, but don't be too rough, I'm afraid your woman can't handle it.]
Mu Jiuchen glanced at Jiang Nuan. He couldn't conquer this woman tonight.
But he would never tell Li Qingshuo and let him laugh at him.
Their relationship still needed to progress further.
Mu Jiuchen: [Don't worry, I won't be like you, not knowing how to cherish a woman.]
Li Qingshuo directly threw his phone aside and ignored him. He was sleepless because of Yun Xia. If it weren't for that one encounter that left him craving more, he wouldn't be having such a sleepless night. It was strange, he actually missed that woman a little.
In the dim light, a faint, sly smile played on Mu Jiuchen's lips.
At this moment, Rong Yin was having dinner with Lu Chengsi. Upon seeing Li Qingshuo's Moments post, his expression turned extremely grim.
Mu Jiuchen, that idiot, had confessed to Jiang Nuan.
Damn it, Nuan Nuan was his, his!
Mu Jiuchen didn't deserve her!
Lu Chengsi was treating them to dinner tonight, thanking Rong Yin for his help over the past period. They had planned to go and reunite with their daughter, but Nuan Nuan had a crucial surgery and returned to Jinshi City.
He took a bite of steamed fish and looked up at Rong Yin, noticing his very wrong expression. The way he gritted his teeth, as if he wanted to kill someone.
"Third Master, what's wrong?" he asked.