Mu Jiu Chen lost his patience and turned to look at Xiao Fan, "Xiao Fan, Assistant Yao's husband works at the Xia Corporation, in the engineering department. He's been taking bribes and embezzling. Call Mr. Xia, I'll talk to him personally."
Yao Lu's face turned deathly pale, her eyes filled with panic. She stared at Mu Jiu Chen in disbelief, how could he possibly know?!
"No, no, no, Master Jiu, I'll talk, please don't call. We were just trying to send our son abroad for his studies."
"It was Madam, she wanted to know who you associated closely with, Master Jiu. She had me keep an eye on everyone around you. Recently, you've been very close with Jiang Nuan. Madam believes Jiang Nuan is seducing you, and that her background is also very poor. She wanted to teach Jiang Nuan a lesson and make her stay away from you. That's all."
What she said was the truth.
Madam just wanted to warn Jiang Nuan to stay away from Master Jiu, and also to let Jiang Nuan experience the dignity of the Mu family's matriarch.
Mu Jiu Chen's expression turned grim, his eyes as dark as ink, filled with ice.
"When Tan Xue wakes up, tell her that if she dares to lay a hand on Jiang Nuan, I will make her leave the Mu family."
After speaking, Mu Jiu Chen turned and re-entered the health center. After a few steps, he turned back and instructed Xiao Fan, "Call an ambulance. Send that woman to the hospital."
"Yes, Master!" Xiao Fan quickly made the call for an ambulance.
Yao Lu's expression became extremely unpleasant. People said Mu Jiu Chen was cunning and treacherous, but she had never believed it, as she had never seen Mu Jiu Chen gain an advantage over Madam. Now, she finally understood. It was because Mu Jiu Chen didn't bother to contend with Madam. If he were to engage, Madam would be no match for Mu Jiu Chen.
The second young master's wife had to exert all her strength to get him to work in shipping, only for Mu Jiu Chen to pull him down with a single sentence.
It wasn't that Mu Jiu Chen was incapable, but rather that it depended on whether Mu Jiu Chen wanted to be.
As Mu Jiu Chen went inside, his phone vibrated. He glanced at it; it was from Xiao Jin Li.
[Master Jiu, are you a man? How can you just stand there and watch my mommy being bullied? Although my mommy can protect herself, you are a man, you should rush forward to protect her. But you stood there and watched. With this kind of attitude, you still want to be my dad? I think you should forget it. There are plenty of people who want to be my dad.]
[Also, that person is your stepmother. Given your family's complicated network of relatives, I won't let my mommy be with you. You can't protect my mommy, I will protect her.]
Mu Jiu Chen: "..."
[Baby, where are you?]
Jiang Shao Qing: "Who are you calling baby? Let me tell you, Master Jiu, from now on, besides work-related matters, don't contact me."
Mu Jiu Chen chuckled foolishly. This little fellow was quite interesting. His personality was exactly like his mother's.
Mu Jiu Chen: [Baby, don't be so quick to deny my sincerity towards your mommy. In the days to come, I will go all out and strive to become a good father to you both. I'll go apologize to your mommy. We'll talk later.]
Mu Jiu Chen automatically ignored the part about many people wanting to be their father. Who dared?!
He went inside and scanned the lobby, but couldn't see Jiang Nuan.
"Looking for something?" He Ming Run suddenly appeared behind him.
Mu Jiu Chen asked, "Where is Nuan Nuan?"
"She has a guest. She's gone to the kitchen. But I don't think it's a good time for you to see Jiang Nuan right now. Jiang Nuan looks quite upset. It's clear she doesn't want to be involved with you."
Mu Jiu Chen looked at him angrily, "Is this really you, He Ming Run? Why are you siding with outsiders?"
He Ming Run knew he was angry, but he was also angry. Jiang Nuan was doing the right thing. No one owed anyone anything in this world. Why should the wealthy and powerful bully others?
Even those without money or power could fight back. In a world of equality, Tan Xue had gone too far.
He Ming Run also wanted to help him. They all hoped that Mu Jiu Chen would have someone by his side who understood his needs.
"Little Jiu, I understand women quite well. Tan Xue wanted to bully Jiang Nuan, but Jiang Nuan didn't fall for it and instead ended up hurting herself. Jiang Nuan is smart, capable, and courageous. She's a perfect match for you. But do you know that if others find out about your relationship with Jiang Nuan, many people will trouble Jiang Nuan?"
"Lin Su was before, and now it's your stepmother. There will be many more women waiting to see Jiang Nuan dead so they can get close to you."
Mu Jiu Chen: "..." Does your great-grandfather know how to speak?
Mu Jiu Chen turned and left. If Nuan Nuan didn't want to see him, he would leave first.
Seeing her expression, she also didn't want to be involved with him.
He Ming Run paused and called out to his retreating figure, "You're just leaving like this?"
Mu Jiu Chen turned abruptly and looked at him, "Then what else do you want me to do?"
He Ming Run pointed to a table not far away and said, "Aren't you going to have some health soup before you leave? The health soup here is simply amazing. I'm going to pack a portion for my grandmother later."
Mu Jiu Chen: "No need. I've already had someone send it to her."
Mu Jiu Chen said and left.
He Ming Run thought for a moment, then decided he should pack one for He Ming Xin. It was truly delicious!
Tan Xue was taken away by the ambulance. Jiang Nuan didn't react much. She had never intended to provoke anyone and just wanted to live a peaceful life, but these people just wouldn't let her live in peace.
She had always been low-key and never sought attention, yet she was still targeted. This was the trouble caused by her beauty.
[j, I sent you a pot of beautiful Yuan Bao succulents. I had my assistant deliver it. Wishing you a prosperous business and abundant wealth.]
Jiang Nuan suddenly saw a message from Yi Hao.
Jiang Nuan: [You're too kind. I'll pack two portions of health soup for you.]
Yi Hao: [j, you're too kind.]
Jiang Nuan: [We've never been polite, stop pretending.]
Yi Hao: [Awkward!]
By around 4 PM, all the ingredients Jiang Nuan had prepared were sold out, and the customers had left.
Everyone was exhausted. Jiang Nuan made them delicious food. After closing the shop, they all sat down together to eat.
Mu Jiu Chen returned to his car, still unhappy, his gaze occasionally drifting towards the health center.
"Buzz buzz buzz..." His phone vibrated. He picked it up boredly and glanced at it.
Xiao Jin Li: [It's all your fault. To send you a message, I was caught by the instructor. I had to run three thousand meters. I'm about to die. I was supposed to be home by five, but now I won't be home until eight.]
Mu Jiu Chen seemed to be able to see his son's pouting expression and couldn't help but smile.
[Sorry, son. Dad will try not to disturb you at school from now on.]
Xiao Jin Li: [Who's your son? Don't call me that so smoothly. Who admitted it?]
Mu Jiu Chen: [It's enough that I admit it.]
Xiao Jin Li: [Do you have any shame?]
Mu Jiu Chen, being a master of conversation: [My son and wife are almost gone, what use do I have for shame?]
Xiao Jin Li: [As expected, you're a master.]
Mu Jiu Chen: [This wine of love, whoever drinks it will get drunk.]
Xiao Jin Li: [I'm not chatting anymore, the school bus is here.]
Mu Jiu Chen: [Be safe on the road, Dad loves you!]
Xiao Jin Li lowered his head, looking at these words, his mood inexplicably brightened.