Jiang Nuan left the wellness center at seven today. She had to visit Madam He.
Madam He’s medicine had run out, and she needed to go over to prepare a new batch.
After finishing her tasks, she made it a habit to bathe. Her clothes would inevitably carry a faint medicinal scent. While she didn’t mind it, it could create an unpleasant experience for others.
Her hair was still half-dry, casually draped behind her.
A gentle breeze swept through, her hair fluttering, exuding a hazy beauty.
She was driving attentively, her gaze fixed forward, when the phone on the bracket suddenly vibrated.
Glancing at it, she saw it was a video call from Mu Jiuchen.
Jiang Nuan found him somewhat annoying; even from overseas, he wouldn't give her a moment of peace.
The traffic light ahead turned red, so she pressed the answer button.
As soon as the video connected, Mu Jiuchen saw a different Jiang Nuan than usual.
She wore a white chiffon blouse, her long hair cascading down her shoulders. A breeze entered through the car window, gently caressing her cheek with stray strands of hair, creating a beauty so ethereal it seemed almost unreal.
“Nuannuan, where are you going?” Mu Jiuchen’s voice involuntarily softened, becoming as gentle as flowing water. White suited her beautifully.
Jiang Nuan looked at him. Dressed in white, he appeared noble and aloof.
“I’m going to see Madam He. Her medicine has run out, and I need to go and prepare it,” Jiang Nuan replied.
“Yes, yes, yes, I almost forgot about that. It’s our Nuannuan who cares the most about her grandmother.”
Jiang Nuan: “……” She was merely responsible for her patients.
“Nuannuan, be careful on the road,” Mu Jiuchen said with a smile, reminding her.
“Thank you! Is there anything else?” Jiang Nuan asked.
Mu Jiuchen: “…The pastries were delicious, but they’re all gone now. Also, Nuannuan, you look beautiful tonight, as beautiful as my ideal girlfriend!”
Mu Jiuchen’s final words were captivating, his voice tender. Jiang Nuan’s fair cheeks instantly flushed. No man had ever praised her like this before.
“Th-thank you!” Jiang Nuan lowered her eyes slightly. Even as a mother of three, she still felt such shyness; she found herself rather pathetic.
Mu Jiuchen could tell Jiang Nuan was shy at a glance.
The light ahead had just turned green. Jiang Nuan looked at him, “Ninth Master, I need to drive now.”
Mu Jiuchen glanced at the time. “Nuannuan, it’s a little past eight now. I’ll call you again at ten.”
With that, he ended the video call.
Jiang Nuan drove on. Mu Jiuchen’s words, “I’ll call you again at ten,” kept replaying in her mind, inexplicably giving her a hope for time to pass faster.
After hanging up the video call, Mu Jiuchen leaned back lazily on the sofa. A day and a night had passed, his longing deepening into his bones. He had underestimated his possessiveness over Jiang Nuan.
This feeling was stronger than he had anticipated.
He had sought Jiang Nuan out before, simply wanting to bring her back to his side and give her a happy life. Knowing she hadn’t been living well, he hadn’t believed he could fall in love with someone.
However, events had unfolded faster than he expected. He had fallen into Tan Xue’s trap, and Tan Xue intended to brand him as a heartless scumbag and tarnish his reputation.
His willpower was exceptionally strong. He struggled out of the hotel, preferring to die than let Tan Xue succeed. It was on that night that he unexpectedly encountered Jiang Nuan.
The moment she fell into his arms, the struggle and despair in her eyes enraged and pained him. His already turbulent life was further complicated by a scheme.
Jiang Shuo was indeed a skilled businessman. Since Jiang Nuan’s departure, he had continuously hampered the development of the Jiang family’s businesses.
It was only after Jiang Nuan’s return that it became so easy to cripple the Jiang family.
That night, they had saved each other, but she had escaped.
When he emerged after bathing, he saw the vibrant rose on the white bedsheet, and his heart was fiercely shaken.
He was determined to find Jiang Nuan and give her the best in the world as compensation.
Unexpectedly, six years later, she had given him three remarkable children.
Mu Jiuchen closed his eyes slightly. In the vast, silent room, he felt increasingly lonely.
When Jiang Nuan arrived at the He residence, the butler came out to greet her.
Upon reaching the courtyard where Madam He resided, she found the old lady trimming flowers and plants in the yard.
“Madam,” Jiang Nuan called out with a smile.
“Oh! Nuannuan is here, quickly, come in and sit,” the old lady said with a loving smile. She was dressed elegantly and nobly, and her complexion was improving with each passing day.
Inside the living room, Jiang Nuan placed the insulated pot she had brought onto the table.
“Madam, this is the wellness soup I brought for you.”
Madam He wiped her hands with a wet tissue, looking at Jiang Nuan’s stunningly beautiful face. Her beauty was comforting and astonishing, yet so pure it made one want to hide her away.
“Nuannuan, I knew you were bringing me food, so I didn’t even eat dinner. Mingrun told me the wellness soup from your establishment is exceptionally delicious.”
Jiang Nuan placed the wellness soup in front of her. “Please have some while I go and prepare the medicine.”
“Yes, yes, yes.” The old lady knew preparing medicine took at least two hours and didn’t want to delay Jiang Nuan.
The wellness soup in front of her exuded a faint fragrance. Madam He’s appetite was immediately whetted. She took a sip, feeling a warmth spread through her body, utterly comfortable.
She took out her phone and video called Mu Jiuchen.
“Grandmother.”
Madam He gestured to the wellness soup on the table and smiled, “Nuannuan brought it. It’s very delicious. I’ve saved some for Mingrun. I think the two of them are quite suitable, don’t you think?”
Mu Jiuchen: “……” The old lady was at it again.
“Grandmother, they aren’t suitable. He Mingrun is so dim-witted. He seems so dull, how could Nuannuan be interested in him?” Mu Jiuchen wondered how the old lady saw things. Did she not think he and Nuannuan were a good match?
Hearing this, the old lady became displeased. “And you, you’re so cold and distant. I don’t know what kind of girl you’d find acceptable. I think Nuannuan is very suitable for Mingrun. I’ll ask Nuannuan about her impression of Mingrun later.”
A hint of shrewdness flashed in the old lady’s bright eyes.
“Grandmother,” Mu Jiuchen called out helplessly. “You should focus on taking care of your health. Don’t worry about the affairs of young people.”
“Why is that not the affair of young people? He’s my grandson,” the old lady said, lowering her head to take another sip of the wellness soup. Looking at the tender chicken, she wished she could eat a piece too.
“Grandmother, I like Nuannuan. So, Grandmother, please be kind and don’t try to pair her up with He Mingrun, okay?” Mu Jiuchen was out of options and honestly admitted his feelings.
The old lady smiled, her eyes crinkling. “…Little Jiu, can’t I still manage you?”
Mu Jiuchen: “……” He had actually been tricked by the old lady.
“Yes, yes, yes, Grandmother. There are thousands of grandmothers in the world, but my grandmother is truly special.”
“Mm! Where are you?” the old lady asked with a smile, as if she had accomplished something remarkable.
Mu Jiuchen answered honestly, “Qiguo. I’ll be back on Thursday.”
“Mm! Come back and chase your wife,” the old lady said, then hung up the phone, continuing to savor her chicken soup.
At the Mu family’s old residence, Yao Lu, filled with joy, went to meet Tan Xue.
“Madam, I’ve heard some good news. We can suppress Mu Jiuchen for now.”