Mu Jiu Chen lowered his eyes and kissed her lips, his voice deep and husky, "I'll take that as your agreement. You're my wife anyway, so it's only right for you to accompany me."
Jiang Nuan was speechless. She didn't particularly like social events, or she would have opened her own clinic long ago.
"For the sake of the New Year's gift, I'll reluctantly go," Jiang Nuan said with a smile, hooking her arms around his neck and kissing him. Since she couldn't avoid it, she might as well take the initiative, and she turned off the lights.
"Heh heh..." In the dim room, Mu Jiu Chen's low laughter softened the entire night sky.
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On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, the festive atmosphere had significantly lessened. The sky was clear and the sun was bright. As long as there was no snow from the late spring chill, winter would be considered over for the year.
Jiang Nuan still didn't oversleep. Her biological clock was very precise. She woke up at 7 o'clock and then got out of bed. The children had wanted to eat dumplings last night, so she got up early to make them.
By ten o'clock, the father and sons finally woke up. Jiang Nuan told them to wash up quickly and have breakfast at ten-thirty.
Mu Jiu Chen felt refreshed. Seeing the woman busy in the kitchen, his mood soared. He had never felt such happiness. As long as the mother and children were by his side, he felt energized to do anything. He had a feeling of long-planned success.
Mu Jiu Chen walked in, embraced her from behind, and kissed her fair cheek. "Wife, you promised to sleep in. How could you sneak out?" He had slept quite deeply, and when he woke up, Nuan Nuan was no longer beside him.
Their postures were intimate, and his warm breath on her face made Jiang Nuan involuntarily tilt her head slightly, a faint blush on her cheeks. She said softly, "Get out of the way quickly, can't you see I'm making dumplings? Don't let the children see, it's too embarrassing."
Mu Jiu Chen not only didn't let go of her, but he held her even more firmly in his arms, quickly kissed her rosy lips, and then let go of her, turning to wash up with a smile. Jiang Nuan smiled helplessly and continued to lower her head to make dumplings. Some were already cooking in the pot, waiting for the children to come down.
Mu Jiu Chen reached the living room. Someone was ringing the doorbell. He frowned slightly, wondering who it could be at this hour. Mu Jiu Chen opened the door and saw Jiang Yuxin.
Mu Jiu Chen glanced at her indifferently and asked coldly, "What are you doing here?"
Jiang Yuxin looked at Mu Jiu Chen, whom she hadn't seen in a long time. His hair was cut much shorter, making his features appear more defined and flawlessly perfect. His mature charm was captivating. No matter what his appearance, his alluring aura made it impossible to look away. She smiled gently and raised the gift in her hand, "Brother Chen, I came to see you and Nuan Nuan to wish you a Happy New Year."
Mu Jiu Chen said coldly, "No need. You should go back. It's rare for our family to be together." With that, Mu Jiu Chen ruthlessly closed the door. He knew this woman was involved in Yunyun's incident last time, but he had no proof. He would not let danger come near his daughter again.
"Bang..." The moment the door closed, Jiang Yuxin felt a wave of humiliation spread through her heart. Why had her relationship with Mu Jiu Chen become like this? She wanted to make peace and get along well with him. Although her father had escaped consequences regarding Mu Yunlei's matter, Mu Jiu Chen still knew her father was involved. She didn't know why Mu Jiu Chen hadn't taken action against their family, but she truly didn't want the relationship between the two families to remain strained. Her father had warned her that everything could only be done in secret and that she couldn't let Mu Jiu Chen catch any evidence.
Jiang Nuan, who was in the kitchen, saw Jiang Yuxin standing outside the door. She had just finished wrapping dumplings. When she came out of the kitchen, she saw Mu Jiu Chen returning. "Husband, I saw Miss Jiang outside." Mu Jiu Chen glanced at her guiltily and said with a smile, "Wife, she was just passing by and was about to leave."
Jiang Nuan blinked her eyes, "Really? Then hurry up and call the children down. The dumplings are ready. After lunch, take them to Mommy's place." The two children had asked to go visit their grandmother today.
"Okay!" Mu Jiu Chen agreed with a smile. He went to call the children for lunch. Jiang Siyun ran out of the bathroom, shouting excitedly, "Daddy, I'm growing a new tooth, hooray!" Mu Jiu Chen scooped her up. Jiang Siyun slightly opened her small mouth, and a tiny white tooth could be seen. He smiled and gently pinched his daughter's little face, "Our little princess is so cute."
Jiang Yukuoh, who followed out, "... In Daddy's eyes, there's only the little princess, never the little prince. It's like Daddy doesn't see me." Kuoh Bao felt a little wronged and ran forward, rushing to his Mommy. "Mommy, the dumplings smell so good!" Jiang Nuan looked at her son, pursed her lips, and smiled. "Baby, then help Mommy, go get the condiments."
"Okay, Mommy." Jiang Yukuoh hopped into the kitchen. Mommy still valued her son. Jiang Yukuoh carried out a bowl of condiments, served each person a small plate, and then sat down to eat dumplings. Jiang Nuan had cooked dozens. Jiang Yukuoh had loved dumplings since he was little and could now eat fifteen to twenty at a time. Yunyun could also eat a lot. After serving the dumplings, she also served each of them a bowl of chicken soup. Lunch and breakfast were combined.
"Waaah... Mommy, this is so delicious! My favorite celery and pork filling," Jiang Yukuoh said, happily narrowing his big eyes. Jiang Nuan smiled. She was already very content with this kind of life. "Oh, right, Mommy, I'm going to Modu the day after tomorrow to find my third uncle. I found a teacher last semester and have to go study during the holidays," Jiang Yukuoh took the opportunity to tell his mommy.
Jiang Nuan looked at him, "Then Mommy will send you there." Jiang Yukuoh quickly shook his head, "No need, Mommy. I'm going with Uncle Li. He happens to be going to see Uncle Rong." "That's fine too. Mommy is just worried about you going alone." The incident where the three siblings were tied to a cliff last time was still vivid in her memory.
Mu Jiu Chen said, "I'll call your third uncle tonight and ask him to pick you up at the airport on time. When you're there, stay with your uncle, don't go out alone." "Got it, Daddy," Jiang Yukuoh replied coolly. Mu Jiu Chen glanced at his son. Why did this kid answer in such a tone? Had he accidentally offended his son? Mu Jiu Chen thought for a moment, but it didn't seem like he had offended him.
After lunch, Mu Jiu Chen took the two little ones to the He family. Jiang Nuan also took this opportunity to visit Yunxia. However, as soon as she turned the corner of the villa, she felt someone was following her. She didn't turn around but continued to walk forward. She even deliberately slowed her pace, then took out her phone and looked at it as she walked. She opened the surveillance camera behind her and saw a man in black following her. She frowned slightly. On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, these people were already restless. She thought she could have a peaceful New Year until the fifth day.
Jiang Nuan sighed slightly and continued to walk forward. The road to Li Qingshuo's house was not far, only about ten minutes. Since someone was following her, she decided not to go there. Just as Jiang Nuan was about to put her phone away, she suddenly saw what was happening on the surveillance video, and her pupils contracted sharply. She turned and ran back.