In the evening, Jiang Nuan and her mother prepared dinner together. The meal was a feast.
Everyone ate the reunion dinner and then watched a movie.
For Jiang Nuan, this day was both exhausting and blissful.
As she lay in bed that night, Mu Jiuchen held her and asked, "Do you want to go out to dinner alone with Rong Yin tomorrow night?"
His tone was thick with jealousy.
Jiang Nuan looked at him, puzzled, "How did you know?"
Mu Jiuchen just looked at her without speaking. He knew, and that was that.
Jiang Nuan understood; Li Yanheng must have told him.
"Your brother told you. Did he also tell you that my eldest brother will be there too?"
Mu Jiuchen shook his head. "He only said that it would be just you and Rong Yin."
Jiang Nuan was speechless. "Let's sleep. I'm so tired. I won't go tomorrow night, maybe the night after. There's a welcome banquet for the Ye family tomorrow night. I met Miss Ye today, and she invited me to go. If you have nothing else to do, why don't you come with me?"
Mu Jiuchen's expression brightened slightly.
"We're definitely going." Mu Jiuchen bit her lip before letting her go.
Jiang Nuan smiled, nestled into his embrace, and closed her eyes to rest.
Mu Jiuchen smiled and closed his eyes in happiness.
The next day, the sky was clear and blue, but it was still very cold.
The lingering chill of spring made it feel colder than winter.
After having lunch with her family, Jiang Nuan was taken to a beauty salon by her mother.
After two hours of various treatments, Jiang Nuan's favorite was still the spa; she felt completely relaxed.
At four in the afternoon, Jin Yan was ready to go out, waiting for Mr. K to deliver the evening wear.
Knowing that Mu Jiuchen would accompany Jiang Nuan, Jin Yan prepared a pure black suit for him. Together, they made a handsome and beautiful couple.
Lu Sicheng was also wearing a pure black suit.
Sitting on the sofa with Mu Jiuchen, both of them appeared composed and reserved.
Lu Jinyan, who always disliked such banquets, had taken Yunyun and Kuo Bao out to play early, resolutely refusing to go with his mother. For him, playing with the two little ones was more enjoyable than attending a boring banquet.
Lu Jincheng was busy with shampoo research.
Jiang Nuan had given him a formula during her visit. He excitedly took the formula, saying he wouldn't return until he had perfected it.
Lu Sicheng liked seeing his sons focused, so he didn't interfere with their work hours.
Jin Yan kept looking towards the door. "Oh dear! Why haven't they arrived yet? We'll be late if this continues."
Jiang Nuan, however, was very patient. Number One had been keeping her company, chatting with her.
The bored Number One was complaining to her. If she ignored the bored person, they would only become more agitated.
When Number One rested, she became her confidante.
"Oh! They're here."
Jiang Nuan heard her mother's surprised voice and looked up from her phone screen towards the door.
K entered, carrying the gown. He was tall and handsome, with enchanting, watery eyes that sparkled with captivating light, and a refined, almost devilish smile.
"K, you're here!" Jin Yan greeted him happily, her steps elegant.
"My apologies for keeping Madam waiting. Please let Miss Lu try it on," K said with a smile, handing over the gown.
He looked at Jiang Nuan and nodded slightly.
Mu Jiuchen, seeing the handsome man delivering the dress, quickly stood up and walked to Jin Yan. He took the gown, looked at Jiang Nuan, and said in a gentle voice, "Wife, I'll help you change."
He said the word "wife" very loudly.
Jiang Nuan was momentarily stunned. She nodded slightly at K and followed Mu Jiuchen upstairs.
K watched Mu Jiuchen's well-built back. He thought, this man had a powerful aura.
He turned to Jin Yan beside him. "Madam Lu, is he the Ninth Master?"
Jin Yan smiled and nodded, proudly saying, "Yes, yes, yes, he is my son-in-law, Mu Jiuchen."
K smiled, greeted Lu Sicheng, and then sat on the sofa to wait.
About ten minutes later, Jiang Nuan came down wearing a red gown.
The long gown perfectly showcased her flawless figure. The half-jacquard, half-solid vibrant red dress was uniquely fiery and exuded immense charm.
K took out his phone, smiled, and took two photos before bidding farewell and leaving.
Meanwhile, Mu Jiuchen's face was grim throughout.
Jin Yan beamed at her beautiful daughter, unable to contain her joy.
"Let's go, let's go, we're off," Jin Yan's smile was filled with undisguised delight.
Lu Sicheng knew his wife's temperament best.
Hua Chen Mansion!
This was the venue for today's banquet.
It was a renowned traditional restaurant in Mo Du, with a buffet setup.
The banquet was held in a beautiful glass house.
The interior was luxuriously and dazzlingly decorated. The Ye family was also an esteemed family, and the banquet was extremely opulent.
When Jiang Nuan and her group arrived, many people were already at the banquet.
Those who knew Jin Yan brought their daughters over to greet her, as the Lu family still had three unmarried sons.
They were also highly sought after among the men of Mo Du.
"Madam Lu, this is my daughter, Xiao Ling." Madam Wang smiled and brought her younger daughter over to introduce her.
"Hello, Madam Lu!" The well-behaved and cute girl greeted them with a smile.
Jin Yan smiled, pulling her daughter along to greet them. "Madam Wang, Miss Wang, this is my daughter, Nuannuan, and my son-in-law, Mu Jiuchen."
Madam Wang had already noticed Jiang Nuan. It could be said that since Jiang Nuan entered, everyone's gaze had been subtly on the couple.
Upon hearing Jin Yan's introduction, she was momentarily taken aback. The tall and handsome man before her was the legendary Ninth Master.
Jin Yan's voice was neither too loud nor too soft, so those gathered around could all hear her introduction.
Mu Jiuchen rarely appeared in the media. Everyone knew of Mu Jiuchen, but few knew what he looked like.
Upon hearing Mu Jiuchen's name, everyone crowded around to see what he looked like.
Jin Yan had always been an object of envy among the socialites of Mo Du. Now, basking in the envious gazes of others, her smile grew even brighter.
Not to mention Jin Yan, even Lu Sicheng felt immensely proud. His daughter was beautiful, and his son-in-law was renowned far and wide; how could he not be happy?
Facing the crowd's attention, Mu Jiuchen remained unfazed. He calmly and composedly held Jiang Nuan's slender waist, shielding her from the gazes of the men looking at his wife.
"Ninth Master, Madam, it's a pleasure!" Someone stepped forward to greet them.
One call led to a hundred responses; almost everyone went forward to greet them, hoping to make a connection.
Mu Jiuchen and Jiang Nuan both nodded slightly, neither deliberately seeking attention nor appearing overly cold.
Not far away, Madam Ye watched the Mu Jiuchen couple, who were stealing the spotlight, with great annoyance. She looked at her daughter beside her, very displeased, her face darkening. "An'an, this is your welcome banquet, you are the main guest, yet these two have stolen the show. You shouldn't have invited them yesterday."
Ye Anran was wearing a red gown. Compared to Jiang Nuan's dress, hers lacked some of the grandeur but had a sharper edge. However, her height allowed her to carry the red color, making her still eye-catching.
She smiled elegantly and looked at the dazzling crowd. "Mother, don't worry about it. It doesn't cause me any harm. Let's go over."