"Bang..." Jiang Nuan's head hit the air conditioner vent.
She touched her slightly sore forehead and glared fiercely at Mu Jiuchen, wondering how she had offended him again.
"I'm not serving anymore." Jiang Nuan quickly unbuckled her seatbelt, ready to get out.
Mu Jiuchen suddenly grabbed her. His handsome face showed regret and a hint of grievance. She had no idea what his emotions were like tonight, as if he were being tormented between ice and fire.
"Nuan Nuan, I was wrong."
Jiang Nuan, who was about to get out: "..."
How did Xiao Fan endure this master's difficult personality?
Xiao Fan: "..." Every day at work felt like a life-or-death situation, filled with trepidation!
Jiang Nuan's emotions surged, and she asked loudly, "Wrong about what?"
Mu Jiuchen lowered his head, looking at the angry Jiang Nuan. So cute, even when she was angry.
"I shouldn't have been so moody, but it's all because of you, Nuan Nuan."
Jiang Nuan laughed, amused. "So, in the end, it's still my fault?"
Mu Jiuchen looked at the red mark on her forehead and said softly, "No, it's my fault. I shouldn't have been so emotional."
Jiang Nuan: "..." She truly couldn't understand this Mu Jiuchen.
Looking at his dark eyes, it was as if there was a faint mist, separating him from the outside world, making it impossible to discern the emotions in his eyes.
"Let go."
"Oh!" Mu Jiuchen released her and then helped her buckle her seatbelt again.
"Nuan Nuan, let's go."
Jiang Nuan didn't speak. She actually wanted to get out but was afraid Mu Jiuchen would suddenly go crazy and speed up.
For someone with such unpredictable moods, she preferred to remain silent.
Jiang Nuan remained silent throughout the journey, which left Mu Jiuchen unsure of what to say.
He wanted to talk about the children, but a breath of frustration was still stuck in his chest.
Turns out their precious children had been admitted to a prestigious elite academy. How amazing!
"Nuan Nuan, I overheard your conversation with Nan Zhou just now. The children are really great!"
When her children were mentioned, Jiang Nuan's face was filled with pride.
"All three of them are excellent. Perhaps because they grew up in a single-parent family, they've always been very diligent." Jiang Nuan sighed slightly, feeling a bit regretful.
However, she still felt that her current life was better.
Mu Jiuchen's hand gripping the steering wheel tightened slightly. He wanted to ask, "Have you ever looked for the children's father?"
The words reached his lips but were swallowed back down.
He remembered asking once before, and the answer had been very hurtful.
"Nuan Nuan, how about letting Yu Kuo come to our company to develop? As for Madam Xia..."
Jiang Nuan interrupted him, "Kuo Bao has already decided to follow Yi Yi Jie's development. Let's just leave it at that."
This was the children's choice, and she never interfered with their decisions. Imposing one's own wishes on others would only make that person suffer.
She had experienced it herself, so how could she bear for her children to go through the same thing?
Mu Jiuchen fell silent.
The distance from here to Jiang Nuan's home wasn't far. Upon arriving outside the villa gate, Jiang Nuan got out of the car, not intending to invite Mu Jiuchen in for a visit.
"Ninth Master, thank you for sending me back." After getting out of the car, Jiang Nuan waved goodbye to Mu Jiuchen.
Mu Jiuchen pulled open the car door and got out. Looking at her, he smiled and said, "Nuan Nuan, go to bed early. Remember to dream of me."
After saying that, he got back into the car and drove away with a smile.
Jiang Nuan: "..."
Watching the luxury car disappear into the distance, Jiang Nuan inexplicably blushed. Did this Mu Jiuchen like her?
She looked down at herself. This devilish figure, this captivating face. Even the legendary Mu Jiuchen, who was rumored to be indifferent to women, had fallen for her charms.
Jiang Nuan indulged in a bit of self-admiration before slowly heading back.
After changing into comfortable clothes, she went to the kitchen to busy herself.
Just as she finished preparing six late-night snacks and placed them on the table, she heard the sound of the door opening.
"Oh, I'm exhausted." Meng Yuan threw her suitcase into the living room and sank heavily onto the sofa.
"Nuan Bao, pour me a glass of water," she called out weakly.
Jiang Nuan, seeing how utterly exhausted she was, didn't say anything and walked over to pour her water.
Jiang Nuan looked at Jiang Xingyu. "Big Brother, I made some late-night snacks. Have something before you rest."
Jiang Xingyu smiled and nodded. "Okay, Nuan Nuan. We haven't eaten anything either."
Jiang Xingyu went back to his room to change.
Jiang Nuan handed the water to Meng Yuan and helped her up.
After taking a sip of water, Meng Yuan still felt very tired. She looked at Jiang Nuan with complex emotions. "Nuan Nuan, do you know what it feels like to watch someone you know die in front of you? I haven't slept well for the past few nights. All I see when I close my eyes are the tragic scenes of Liu Fei and his son."
Jiang Nuan looked at her and nodded slightly. "I've seen too much. I'm used to it now. The first time is hard to accept, but after the second and third times, it becomes a habit, and eventually, a kind of indifference. Because there's nothing we can do, we just don't dwell on it, and that's how we make ourselves feel a bit lighter."
"Yes, after being a private investigator for so long, this is the first time I've encountered something like this." Meng Yuan smiled and said, "But we had quite good gains this time."
"Nuan Nuan, that old gentleman wants to see you."
Jiang Nuan knew which old gentleman she was referring to.
Meng Yuan also told Jiang Nuan about the grievances between the grandfather and grandmother.
After listening, Jiang Nuan nodded. "I'll go meet him."
Meng Yuan's mood improved considerably. She touched her stomach and looked at the dining table not far away. "Nuan Nuan, I'm so hungry."
"Then get up quickly and eat. I made late-night snacks for you. Get a good rest tonight, and we'll discuss anything else tomorrow."
Meng Yuan nodded. When Jiang Xingyu came downstairs, the three of them ate the late-night snacks together. After putting down their chopsticks, Jiang Xingyu looked at Jiang Nuan.
"Nuan Nuan, this is Liu Fei's phone. Yuan Yuan said you could fix it. If we can fix the phone, we'll know who Liu Fei and his son went to see in Modu."
Jiang Nuan took the phone and glanced at it. "Big Brother, I'll fix it before tomorrow."
"Great!" Jiang Xingyu smiled and nodded. He and Meng Yuan had spent two days in Modu without any opportunity to approach the Rong family. Rong Yin was in Jinshi, so they could only get the identification from him.
However, he decided not to tell Nuan Nuan about this matter for now and would inform her once the results were out.
The three chatted for a while before retiring to their respective rooms to rest.
Meng Yuan, having just finished her bath, lay on the bed, too lazy to move. She had set a special notification sound for an important client.
When she heard the notification sound, she knew it was He Mingrun.
She rolled over, reached for her phone, and tapped it open. It was indeed He Mingrun.
He Mingrun was someone who made her feel comfortable. She never tired of his company, never found his chats bothersome. He didn't give her perfunctory replies or treat her negligently.
[Yuan Yuan, did you get home safely?]
Meng Yuan: [I'm home and about to sleep.]
He Mingrun, sitting in his car, couldn't help but curve his lips upwards with pleasure as he saw Meng Yuan reply so quickly.
[Then get some rest. I've already booked a restaurant. I'll tell you the address tomorrow.]
Meng Yuan suddenly looked forward to it, as if her heart was filled with warmth.
...
At noon, the sun was shining brightly. Meng Yuan led Jiang Nuan to the Diyan Hotel.
Jiang Nuan looked at Meng Yuan. Meng Yuan pointed to the hotel and said, "That dog and bitch are meeting here today. Let's catch them in the act."