The mention of Mu Jiuchen's name instantly deflated Yang Dongyu's arrogance.
He looked at Mu Jiuchen in surprise. The man's face was enough to make other men envious. The moment he appeared, a sense of hostility instinctively arose in Yang Dongyu.
Zhang Jinglu also stared at the noble and aloof man before her, mouth agape. He was half a head taller than Yang Dongyu, and his stunning beauty would put even the most popular male stars to shame.
"Bang, bang..."
"Oof..." Yang Dongyu's muffled groans sent shivers down one's spine.
Mu Jiuchen did not hold back, landing several blows to Yang Dongyu's face.
Yang Dongyu's face was a bloody mess. He trembled on the ground in pain.
"I... I'm sorry! I was wrong." The usually proud Yang Dongyu knelt before Jiang Nuan and tearfully apologized.
He, who was usually as arrogant and aggressive as a wolf, never letting go of his prey's weak spot, was now facing Mu Jiuchen, a furious lion. His arrogance vanished instantly.
Zhang Jinglu, finally reacting, also knelt down begging for mercy. "Director Jiang, please, spare us. I know I was wrong, and I promise I will never dare to do this again. I will also work diligently in my job."
Jiang Nuan did not look at them. She simply made a phone call, asking Jiang Wei to have the cleaning staff disinfect the entire office first thing in the morning.
Jiang Nuan's actions were undoubtedly a slap in the face to Yang Dongyu and Zhang Jinglu.
The two were filled with anger, fear, and shame.
The events of today would become a lifelong nightmare for them.
After giving her instructions, Jiang Nuan looked at Zhang Jinglu, her voice as cold as ever. "On Director Zhang's account, I'll give you one more chance. From now on, apart from the secretary's department and the board of directors, no other unauthorized personnel are allowed on the top floor."
"Yes, Director Jiang." Zhang Jinglu dared not utter a single complaint. Keeping her job meant she would have more opportunities to deal with Jiang Nuan later.
Zhang Jinglu helped Yang Dongyu up, and they quickly left in the elevator.
Only then did Mu Jiuchen look at Jiang Nuan. "Is this what you call a smooth workday?"
Jiang Nuan knew she couldn't hide it from him, so she told him everything that had happened that day.
After listening, Mu Jiuchen smiled and pinched her cheek. "I knew my wife wouldn't be bullied by anyone."
Jiang Nuan: "Mhm!"
To not be bullied, there was only one path to take: rely on oneself.
Mu Jiuchen couldn't protect her at all times; often, she had to depend on herself.
However, Mu Jiuchen's way of beating people up was always terrifying.
He truly lived up to his name, Mu Jiuchen!
So ruthless!
Yang Dongyu would probably need plastic surgery.
"Why do you always hit people in the face?"
Mu Jiuchen thought for a moment, then looked at her with a slight smile. "Because they're jealous of my face. Everyone is stunned when they see this face. Jealousy breeds hatred, so I hit their faces."
Jiang Nuan: "..."
"Let's go. We're going to dinner. If your office has a password lock, have them install one for my office. I don't like others easily disturbing my office besides myself."
"Okay! I'll arrange it for you tomorrow. Let's go for dinner first. After dinner, starting at eight, there's a charity gala. It won't take long, we can go home after an hour."
Mu Jiuchen took her hand and entered the elevator.
"Okay!" Jiang Nuan linked her arm through his.
He was her hero!
"Husband, you were so handsome when you were beating them up just now!" Jiang Nuan said with a smile. Her red lips and white teeth, coupled with her bright smile, made her even more captivating.
Seeing her rare display of affection, Mu Jiuchen seized the moment and kissed her lips.
"That Yang Dongyu, you can kick him out. I'll handle it." Mu Jiuchen looked at his wife possessively. Doing business with his wife meant he had nothing to worry about.
Jiang Nuan pondered for a moment, a hint of strategy flashing in her eyes. "Don't worry, he won't let this go after you hit him today. When he tries to make things difficult for me, I'll deal with him then. You can take over his business territory, and he won't dare to be arrogant anymore."
According to her investigation, Yang Dongyu was cooperating with the Zhang family because he saw her grandfather alone and wanted to seize his company.
Now, if they were given an opportunity, they would quickly reveal their true colors.
She already had a plan in mind.
Director Zhang was quite ambitious. If she suppressed him too aggressively, it would be counterproductive.
Mu Jiuchen: "Alright, then I'll wait for my wife's good news."
"Things might be a bit complicated, and it might take until the second half of the year," Jiang Nuan calculated in her mind. It would take at least half a year.
"It's okay. If it's something within reach, I can wait."
He would also keep a close watch on Yang Dongyu. Dare to make trouble for his wife, and he would make him commit suicide by disfigurement.
Upon getting into the car, Mu Jiuchen handed Jiang Nuan a fresh-keeping box. The man's actions were always steady and pleasing to the eye.
"What?" Jiang Nuan looked at him curiously.
Mu Jiuchen smiled gently. "It's fruit cake your mother prepared for you, for fear you'd get hungry."
Jiang Nuan opened it and saw it was beautiful, topped with her favorite persimmons, apples, cherry tomatoes, and mangoes.
"It's beautiful. Mom is truly a virtuous and good woman. No wonder Dad loves her so much all these years."
In her eyes, love was mutual.
Her mother always prepared a sumptuous dinner before her father got off work, waiting for him to return. That feeling made her father very happy!
Even she felt happiness when she heard her mother calling them for dinner.
Both sides had to make mutual efforts for love to blossom better!
She didn't quite understand it, but she could feel Mu Jiuchen's pampering towards her.
Love what she loves!
Mu Jiuchen smiled and couldn't help but praise her. "My wife is also a very virtuous person, and I love my wife very much."
He then started driving.
Jiang Nuan had just taken a bite of the cake when she heard his words, and her heart instantly felt sweeter than being immersed in honey.
She scooped a spoonful of cake and offered it to him.
Mu Jiuchen looked at her with a suggestive smile, lowered his head, and ate the cake.
His heart was filled with sweetness.
The couple smiled at each other, their affection evident in their eyes.
However, the couple did not notice that a car was following them.
Chu Yunying had received news that Jiang Nuan and Mu Jiuchen were going to dinner together, and it was very close to the venue of the charity gala.
She had always paid attention to high society events. With Ye Anran in the socialite circle, there was a charity gala tonight.
She knew that Ye Anran would definitely attend such an occasion. Ye Anran was at the peak of her career and needed influential people to remember her at this time.
Moreover, such banquets would also invite Mu Jiuchen, and he wouldn't refuse.
Mu Jiuchen had more money than he could spend, and he wouldn't miss such an opportunity to do good deeds.
Chu Yunying called Ye Anran.
"Yingying."
"Ranan, are you going to the charity gala tonight? Brother Chen will also be there," Chu Yunying said, throwing out the bait first.
She knew Mu Jiuchen would definitely attend and would bring Jiang Nuan with him tonight.
Ye Anran: "Really? I'm going. I have an invitation. Are you going? Let's go together."
Chu Yunying had been waiting for this. She wasn't a successful person or a company executive, so it wasn't easy for her to get an invitation.
Chu Yunying's voice was excited. "Okay! I'll come with you and broaden my horizons. I'll come to find you now."