Jiang Nuan pointed to his soup. "It's almost ready. You should go to the private room and wait. I'll have someone send it to you."
Mu Jiuchen smelled the aroma from the kitchen and wanted to speak, but Jiang Nuan spoke first. "Eating here will get the smell on your clothes. Aren't you going to a banquet later?"
Mu Jiuchen was slightly stunned and smiled. "...Nuan Nuan, you understand me so well. How did you know I was going to say that?"
Jiang Nuan glared at him. Why did Mu Jiuchen become so unserious when he was in front of her?
The cold persona of the Ninth Master instantly crumbled.
"Go, don't disturb me. I'll be going out soon too," Jiang Nuan said, pointing towards the door.
He had been flirting with her for days, making her heart flutter. This scoundrel wasn't taking responsibility. She should stay away from him and cherish her life.
Mu Jiuchen also had things to do and no time to tease her. He took out six concert tickets and handed them to her. "These are for Meng Yuntao's concert. I've arranged the first six seats for you. You can bring your friends."
He had always wondered why she needed so many tickets. Now he understood. There were her four children, plus Meng Yuan, that made five. He had given one extra, and Nuan Nuan should be very grateful.
"Wow!" Jiang Nuan smiled charmingly.
She glanced at Mu Jiuchen happily. "Ninth Master, thank you! How much is it? I'll transfer it to you."
She wouldn't have been able to get these tickets herself. Meng Yuntao was an artist under his company, so it was easy for him to get the best seats.
As expected, clinging to a powerful figure made everything smooth sailing.
Moreover, her business had been good lately, so she could pay it all at once.
Mu Jiuchen couldn't help but curve his lips as he watched her happy expression. "Just treat me to some health soup next time."
Jiang Nuan was stunned and asked in surprise, "Is it that simple?"
Mu Jiuchen smirked charmingly, his eyes curving upwards, forming an alluring arc. "If Nuan Nuan wants it to be more complicated, that's fine too."
Jiang Nuan pursed her lips and glared at him. "Here you go again. Fine, let's leave it at that. My health soup is quite good anyway."
Mu Jiuchen smiled and glanced at the necklace and earrings. "Nuan Nuan, remember to wear them for me to see."
With that, he turned and left. Jiang Nuan watched his retreating figure. He no longer looked as sharp as before; instead, he seemed more radiant and spirited.
Jiang Nuan shook her head slightly, thinking he was truly a bundle of contradictions.
However, looking at the concert tickets in her hand, she knew that her little ones and Yuan Yuan would be very happy.
"By the way, I wonder if Big Brother is going?" Jiang Nuan sent a message to Jiang Xingyu, asking if he wanted to go to the concert.
They were returning tonight.
Jiang Xingyu's mood was rather complicated at the moment. He and Meng Yuan were just about to board a plane.
Upon receiving Jiang Nuan's message, he thought about it. His mood had been quite complex lately, so he decided to go and relax.
He replied: [Nuan Nuan, if you go, I'll go too.]
Jiang Nuan smiled and replied: [Okay, Big Brother. Let's go together. We'll head to the airport first.]
Jiang Nuan also turned off the stove, instructed Le Cheng and the others to get off work early, then went to the bathroom to bathe and prepare to go out.
She changed into a black evening gown. Jiang Nuan looked at herself in the mirror. Her skin was delicate and fair, her features exquisite. Her face was truly beautiful. Saying it was captivating wasn't boasting; it was the truth.
Jiang Nuan smiled narcissistically, her lips curving slightly, her smile incredibly healing.
The neckline of the gown was a bit low, revealing her delicate collarbones. She wasn't wearing any jewelry, which made her look a bit plain. Thinking of the necklace and earrings Mu Jiuchen had given her, she hesitated. She took out the exquisite brocade box from the drawer, slowly opened it, took out the necklace, and put it on. Under the light, the gemstones sparkled, making her beauty even more stunning.
She curved her lips slightly and then put on the earrings, instantly making her look much more elegant.
Tonight was the banquet in Nanzhou. It wouldn't be bad to attend looking so beautiful.
She rarely attended banquets. This outfit was specifically bought for the event.
She put the black clutch on her wrist, placed her phone inside, and left the health center with her invitation.
When Mu Jiuchen came out, Jiang Nuan had just gotten into a taxi.
"Oh my god, is that Miss Jiang? She's so beautiful!" Xiao Fan saw Jiang Nuan.
Mu Jiuchen was looking down and didn't see Jiang Nuan.
"Master, isn't that Miss Jiang? She's so beautiful." Xiao Fan was stunned. Good heavens, Jiang Nuan, after a little dressing up, was simply breathtaking.
Mu Jiuchen frowned. "I didn't see her."
Xiao Fan looked regretful. "That's truly a shame. Master, you missed it."
Mu Jiuchen frowned slightly and glanced at him. "Get in the car, let's go."
After getting into the car, Mu Jiuchen felt inexplicably displeased.
Earlier, Nuan Nuan had indeed said she was going out.
Could it be that she had dressed up so beautifully to meet some other man?
Rong Yin?!
No, Nuan Nuan hated him.
Jiang Xingyu also seemed unlikely. She wouldn't need to dress up so beautifully to see Jiang Xingyu.
As Mu Jiuchen was thinking, his phone vibrated slightly. He looked down and saw it was He Mingrun.
[Xiao Jiu, are you going to the Nan family too?]
Mu Jiuchen: [Yes!]
He Mingrun: [I'll wait for you at the banquet.]
Mu Jiuchen: [Okay!]
He Mingrun: [Chatting with someone like you is really boring. Even a pig has thoughts; how can you be so rigid?]
Seeing these veiled words, Mu Jiuchen's mood worsened. He threw his phone aside and ignored He Mingrun.
He leaned back in his seat, his deep, sea-like black eyes narrowed.
He couldn't argue with this smiling tiger who spouted so many platitudes.
Xiao Fan glanced at Master Jiu's displeased expression in the rearview mirror and suddenly felt he shouldn't have spoken. As soon as it concerned Jiang Nuan, Master Jiu's persona would collapse.
Therefore, the eternal truth of the world: men conquer the world, but one day they will also be conquered by women!
Jiang Nuan arrived outside the Nan family villa. At the magnificent and imposing main entrance, many elegantly dressed receptionists stood, and people were coming and going.
The sunset cast its glow, and a gentle breeze blew.
Jiang Nuan slowly walked towards the entrance. She handed over her invitation. The receptionist glanced at her, was momentarily stunned by her beauty, and then said with a smile, "Miss, please come in!"
"Thank you!" Jiang Nuan nodded slightly and walked in.
"Jiang Nuan."
A questioning voice came from behind. Jiang Nuan turned and saw Hong Jiyue wearing a light purple cocktail dress.
She was petite, but her delicate features made her quite beautiful. This was her high school classmate, Hong Jiyue.
However, her heart was not as delicate as her appearance. She had been antagonistic towards Jiang Nuan for all three years of high school.
"Wow! Jiang Nuan, is that really you?" Hong Jiyue sized up Jiang Nuan from head to toe. Seeing her captivatingly beautiful face, she felt very jealous. Jiang Nuan had been beautiful in school, and after a few years, the youthful charm had faded, leaving her with a beauty that was now truly breathtaking.
Jiang Nuan's voice was clear and cold. "Could it be me?"
"Yes, but it's strange that you're here. I'm very curious about what identity you're using to be here?" Hong Jiyue had been following Jiang Nuan's news lately. She was now a pariah, a discarded daughter of the Jiang family, so poor that she was selling fake medicine to survive.