He Mingrun’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this. He sat gracefully, unlike Mu Jiuchen’s domineering presence. He extended a hand, gesturing, "You're in a bad mood, and I put aside my work to accompany you. Am I, someone so busy, back just to listen to your trivial questions?"
His liking for Meng Yuan was something he couldn't let others know for now. His parents were returning soon.
He had to find a breakthrough with his mother to properly marry Meng Yuan.
Mu Jiuchen observed him, a hint of mockery flashing in his deep, sea-like eyes. He asked with a cold smile, "He Mingrun, besides me, can't you find a confidant to talk to properly? Do you have to hide things from even me?"
"You, the eldest young master of the He family, have never dated any woman. Things that even I know, do you think your mother wouldn't know? Although your mother is abroad, she has never stopped paying attention to your private life."
"You are the future of the He family. What you do every day, your mother knows clearly. I know your mother's personality very well. Even if she doesn't call you, it doesn't mean she doesn't know about your affairs."
He Mingrun’s elegant posture became tense.
"Mu Jiuchen, do you know that my mother has arranged for people to be around me?"
Mu Jiuchen looked at him like an idiot, "Not only has she arranged people around you, but she has also arranged for people around me to monitor my every move. After all, my maternal grandmother dotes on me, and your mother also has to guard against your family fortune eventually falling into my hands."
He Mingrun sneered, "You speak rather rudely. How would our He family's assets fall into your hands? Your grandmother's private property is beyond my control, and I can't control who she gives it to, but there will definitely be a part for you."
"Of course, I also absolutely believe in your character, and you would never be this kind of person."
Mu Jiuchen was already very wealthy. For him, money was merely something that allowed him to live exceptionally well.
Someone who could earn money in junior high school didn't take money seriously at all. He truly didn't have any interest in the modest assets of the He family.
"Xiao Jiu, I admit, I fell in love with Meng Yuan at first sight, so I hope this relationship is a mutual pursuit. Although I have parents, you know my mother; she is sharp-tongued and values money more than her life. She is even more particular about the woman I marry, wishing she could vet everything."
"I hope that when I go all out, I will also receive a passionate response from the other party. This is the love of my dreams."
Mu Jiuchen was stunned. Hearing such words from this smiling tiger once again changed his perception of He Mingrun.
That's right, liking someone is a mutual pursuit.
If only one party makes an effort and doesn't receive a response from the other, even waiting for countless tomorrows won't yield results.
Mu Jiuchen looked at He Mingrun, a smile flickering in his eyes, a smile He Mingrun had never seen before.
"Jiang Nuan, she is that little girl from back then, the little girl who took me in on the night I lost my mother."
He Mingrun was astonished and asked in surprise, "The sour noodle girl?"
Mu Jiuchen nodded affirmatively, "Yes, it's her."
"After I returned to the country, I was preparing to find her, but then something happened to her. In that dark alley, I encountered her. She was already helpless and desperate. The moment she saw me get out of the car, her eyes were filled with the hope of being saved. However, I was also set up that day, and in the end, I turned into a wolf and brutally violated her."
"As you know, three little buns came out of it."
He Mingrun: "..." This was what made him envious.
Life is like this; when surprises arrive, they can make one so happy they faint.
He Mingrun let out a cold chuckle, "Mu Jiuchen, you're finished. You knew it was her, why didn't you hold back a little?"
Mu Jiuchen rolled his eyes at him, "In that situation, try to hold back for me?"
He Mingrun's face suddenly turned red, looking pure and incredibly handsome, "...I don't want to try that thing you're talking about."
He Mingrun picked up the wine glass on the table and raised it to him.
Mu Jiuchen also picked up the wine glass on the table. The crisp clinking of glasses sounded a little abrupt in the hall.
After both took a sip, He Mingrun said, "Xiao Jiu, do you remember what I told you last time? Love yourself before loving others. First, you need to confirm if you truly want the other person. If you really want her and are prepared, you can use all sorts of methods to pursue her and prove your love."
"Love seems to be like this, doesn't it?" He Mingrun felt a bit of self-doubt. Was his understanding of love the same as what everyone else thought love was?
Mu Jiuchen nodded. Today was meant for sincere conversation.
He also honestly replied, "Over the years, she has been like my white moonlight. Every time I think of her, I feel very motivated. Even as a young child, she knew how to cook for herself, and the food she made made me feel very happy."
This was a feeling no one else in the world had ever given him, except her!
"Mhm!" He Mingrun smiled and nodded. "Xiao Jiu, liking someone means feeling happiness from her. She is like a light in your life, attracting our gaze wherever we go."
Mu Jiuchen looked at him. He was actually very insightful, but he also had many concerns. As the eldest son of the He family, he didn't even have the chance for a free romance.
How pathetic!
He raised his glass to him and downed the wine.
...
Jiang Nuan spent a full hour reviewing the materials. She went through Nanzhou, and it appeared smooth.
This case happened decades ago, during Tan Wenbin's youth, and the information provided by No. 1 was also related to Tan Wenbin.
Furthermore, all these events seemed to be connected to this person named Tan Wenbin.
Jiang Nuan put down her phone. It seemed she still had to start with Tan Wenbin.
In the evening, Jiang Nuan went to the balcony and opened her livestream. She had promised to livestream today. As soon as she opened the channel, the number of viewers was much larger than last time. Within ten minutes, five to six thousand people had flocked in.
Jiang Nuan began with her usual advertising slogan.
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Then, she started answering questions in the livestream.
After the incident with Yu Han, the people coming to the livestream were much friendlier. They no longer cursed at her but focused on the acne cream.
Jiang Nuan patiently answered everyone's questions one by one.
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