"No need, Young Master Han. A guest is a guest. You've come a long way, and it wouldn't be right to ask you to pay," Mu Jiuchen's tone was laced with hostility.
Han Yifan didn't argue, merely looked at him deeply. "Then I won't be polite."
Mu Jiuchen said nothing more, lowering his gaze, his eyes cold.
Number One rarely felt this relaxed, but why was eating a simple meal so agonizing?
He decided to change the subject. "By the way, Nuannuan, have you considered what I told you?"
Jiang Nuancan's heart clenched slightly. She hadn't told Mu Jiuchen about this yet, and he would definitely not agree if she did.
Yet, if she didn't do it, she couldn't rest easy. The other party's objective was, after all, related to her and her husband.
Mu Jiuchen suddenly turned to Jiang Nuan, his gaze bearing down. "What is it?"
Jiang Nuan offered him a reassuring smile. "I'll tell you when we get back."
Mu Jiuchen's eyes flickered. He could basically guess what it was.
He glanced coldly at Number One.
Number One felt a chill down his spine. He truly felt Jiang Nuan was more meticulous than anyone. With her involvement, this matter could be investigated quickly, and everyone could live in peace.
Jin Yan and Lu Chengsi exchanged glances, both feeling that their daughter's relationship with this man was unusual.
Fortunately, the dishes arrived soon, and everyone lowered their heads to eat.
Number One ate the meal uncomfortably and awkwardly because his brother was being too forward.
He kept getting dishes for Jiang Nuan, and pouring her water.
It made him so embarrassed he wanted to burrow into a hole.
More importantly, the stone sculpture sitting beside him was so cold it made his heart tremble.
After the meal, Number One couldn't hold back and shot a cold look at Han Yifan.
Han Yifan met his gaze calmly, not feeling that he had done anything excessive.
His sole objective for coming was Jiang Nuan.
As for other people and matters, he wouldn't interfere!
Number One forced a smile, looking at Lu Chengsi and his wife. "Uncle, Aunt, it was a pleasure meeting you. I have some matters to attend to, so my brother and I will take our leave."
Lu Chengsi: "!!" You really should leave.
Even he, an old father, felt embarrassed.
This simple child's kindness towards his daughter was too much.
"Alright, alright. We'll have dinner together again next time," Lu Chengsi said with a smile.
"Okay, Uncle." Number One stood up and went to pull Han Yifan.
Han Yifan said his goodbyes to everyone and left with Number One.
Once downstairs and in the car, Number One looked at Han Yifan indignantly. "Yifan, what's wrong with you? You know very well that Jiang Nuan and Mu Jiuchen are married. How can you do more than what Mu Jiuchen, as her husband, should be doing?"
He also liked Jiang Nuan, not because she was beautiful, but because she was a woman one could truly build a life with, and with whom he shared common topics of conversation. But Jiang Nuan didn't like him.
He could also find happiness in watching Jiang Nuan be happy.
To love someone is to find happiness in their happiness.
Han Yifan still wore a faint smile. "Brother, this is my business. You don't need to interfere!"
His tone was distant and unfamiliar.
Number One was stunned. He looked at Han Yifan seriously. Was this still the simple and kind Xiao Fan he knew?
"Yifan."
"Let's go home." Han Yifan's tone was very cold, and he didn't want to discuss the matter.
Number One was helpless. After thinking about what had happened that evening, he still asked the question that was bothering him. "Was tonight's event something you arranged on purpose?"
Han Yifan didn't hide anything. "It was me. I missed Nuannuan and wanted to come see her."
Number One was stunned, his eyes suddenly widening. He looked at Han Yifan's strikingly handsome face with disbelief, a hint of a smile on his lips, carrying an air of youthful innocence.
"Han Yifan, if you continue like this, I'll send you back home."
He was angry!
A deep gloom flickered in Han Yifan's eyes. "Brother, I told you, don't meddle in my affairs. You have your life, and I have mine."
"Han Yifan, your other personality almost killed Jiang Nuan. Now that you've recovered, don't you feel any guilt? She was orphaned from a young age and had a very difficult life. Now she has a complete family and a man who loves her. You shouldn't disturb her life."
Han Yifan turned his head and smiled, a smile that didn't reach his eyes. His voice was inexplicably distant. "Brother, don't be angry. You're already 30 and don't even have a wife. If you get angry, you'll just worsen your forehead wrinkles."
Number One: "..." Is this the issue right now?
"No, Yifan..."
Han Yifan didn't want to listen to his nonsense and drove away directly.
Number One was very helpless. Jiang Nuan had said Yifan had serious issues, and he was starting to believe her words now.
Before, there were two personalities. Now, has one personality replaced the other?
This duality of simplicity and coldness was evident.
Number One felt uneasy. He had to call his uncle to discuss this when he got home.
Upon their return home, Mu Jiuchen and Jiang Nuan also went to their room to rest.
As soon as they entered, Mu Jiuchen asked impatiently, "What did you agree to consider for him?"
Jiang Nuan sat on the bed, looking tired. Hearing his urgent voice, she vaguely told Mu Jiuchen what Number One had said.
"I don't agree. It's too dangerous. They abandoned you, but they can't bear to let you go," Mu Jiuchen said angrily.
If Number One were by his side, he would definitely punch him.
Knowing he was angry, Jiang Nuan didn't continue the topic.
Instead, she stood up and went to bathe.
Mu Jiuchen sat down and rubbed his slightly aching forehead with both hands.
Was this matter not going to end?
He had finally managed to bring down Ch Biotech Company, thinking things would get better. The other party had produced evidence, but was it just to divert his attention? The very next day, Mu Yichen had rescued them.
Mu Jiuchen had a feeling he was being manipulated.
That evidence had appeared at the perfect time!
On the other side, Ye Anran, after hearing Jiang Nuan and Mu Jiuchen's conversation, said a few cryptic words before falling silent.
"Who is this 'Your Excellency'?" Ye Anran mused.
She still didn't fully understand Jiang Nuan's identity.
She listened carefully, but there was no longer any sound from the other side.
Ye Anran took off her headset and saw the video sent by Ye Cheng. In the video, Jiang Nuan entered the apartment and came out about forty minutes later. The previous surveillance footage did not capture Jiang Nuan entering or exiting.
After that, Jiang Nuan never went there again.
She was a bit puzzled. Was Jiang Nuan here to meet a friend?
Having found no suspicious points, Ye Anran felt at ease.
However, she remained cautious.
"Ye Cheng, continue to monitor. If Jiang Nuan goes there again, follow her inside and see who she is meeting."
She wouldn't let any suspicious point slip by.
Ye Cheng: "Understood, Young Lady."
As Ye Anran was about to put down her phone, a message suddenly popped up. Her pupils contracted sharply, and she quickly tapped to open the news.