Mu Jiu Chen waited for Jiang Nuan in the car.
Jiang Nuan was wearing a black evening gown, a black coat draped over her shoulders, her short hair meticulously styled, and her makeup exquisite. Naturally beautiful, sharp, and capable.
He smiled as he got out of the car, walked to her side, took her hand, and placed a kiss on her forehead.
"My Nuan Nuan is so beautiful!" His voice was deep and captivating.
Jiang Nuan's heart trembled slightly. She didn't know when this man's sweet words had begun to move her so much.
"Mu Jiu Chen, we agreed to marry first and then fall in love, but you've always been too busy. We haven't had a proper courtship. Starting tomorrow, you need to set aside two hours each day to date me."
After today's events, she had thought things through a bit more.
She didn't know when she might suddenly succumb to her illness, but she truly wanted to experience a romance with Mu Jiu Chen.
"Okay! As you command, wife!" Mu Jiu Chen would rather spend all his time with her.
He opened the passenger door and let Jiang Nuan get in.
Jiang Nuan smiled as she watched him get into the driver's seat and start the car.
She didn't tell Mu Jiu Chen about today's events, fearing he would worry.
Mu Jiu Chen looked at her, wearing the diamond necklace and earrings he had given her the night before, and was very happy. "Wife, diamonds really suit you."
Jiang Nuan glanced at him. "Expensive and beautiful things suit all women."
Clothes make the man, and with these luxurious accessories, one's status always seems to be elevated.
"But my wife is the most special." Mu Jiu Chen smiled as he looked at the road ahead. He would guard this happiness and not let anyone destroy it. Da Feng Novel Network.
"You certainly know how to talk," Jiang Nuan said, feeling a little shy from his praise.
"Right, who is hosting tonight's banquet? Are the gifts all prepared?"
"Yes! Xiao Fan has prepared the gifts. They have already gone ahead. It's a gala hosted by relevant departments in Jin City, inviting all people of status and position in high society..." Mu Jiu Chen explained the banquet's organizers to her.
Jiang Nuan noted everything down.
The banquet was held in a skyscraper in the city center.
It was also part of Mu Jiu Chen's properties.
The lower floors, below the 10th, were commercial areas, and the upper floors were a hotel.
Mu Jiu Chen's status was prominent and noble; more than half of Jin City's industrial chains belonged to him.
When the two arrived at the skyscraper, Xiao Fan was already waiting for them downstairs. After parking the car, the three of them went up together.
Mu Jiu Chen was a VIP. Upon reaching the banquet floor, a dedicated attendant came to guide them in.
The attendant was a tall lady with a smiling face.
She bowed slightly towards Mu Jiu Chen and gestured for them to enter.
"Master Jiu, Madam, please come in!"
Then she stepped forward to lead the way.
Mu Jiu Chen held Jiang Nuan's hand as they slowly walked inside.
The bright and luxurious banquet hall was golden, almost dazzling.
Jiang Nuan had attended several banquets with Mu Jiu Chen, so she was quite accustomed to it.
As soon as Mu Jiu Chen arrived, the previously bustling banquet hall quieted down considerably.
"Master Jiu, you've arrived." A man in a suit and tie walked up to them, his voice clear and magnetic, each word distinct.
Mu Jiu Chen nodded slightly at the man. "Mr. Chu, hello. This is my wife, Jiang Nuan."
"Madam Mu, I've heard so much about you." The man politely nodded at Jiang Nuan.
"Hello!" Jiang Nuan nodded faintly.
"Master Jiu, Madam, please come in. My uncle is over there entertaining guests and will be here shortly."
"No worries, my wife and I will rest for a bit first. Mr. Chu, please continue with your business." Mu Jiu Chen said politely.
"Alright then, I'll go see if Mr. He and Mr. Li have arrived. You can all share a table then." Chu Ming knew the three of them were inseparable.
Mu Jiu Chen: "Good!"
After Chu Ming left, Jiang Nuan excitedly asked, "He Mingrun and Li Qingshuo are here. Will Yuan Yuan and Xia Xia be coming?"
Mu Jiu Chen smiled and shook his head. "I don't know about that. In any case, I came with my wife."
Mu Jiu Chen scanned the entire hall. Men and women were all looking curiously in their direction.
But more men were looking at his wife.
His wife was too beautiful. Wherever she was, especially under these dazzling lights, she appeared exceptionally radiant and stunning.
Mu Jiu Chen led her to a less crowded spot, got her something to drink, and Jiang Nuan chose a cup of honey pomelo tea, sipping it slowly.
"Nuan Nuan, is there anything else you'd like to eat?" Mu Jiu Chen asked with a smile, sitting beside her and putting his arm around her waist.
Jiang Nuan glanced at the people in the banquet hall. Everyone was gathered together chatting; their area was quite peaceful. "Then get me a piece of steak and a few lobsters. I'll eat my fill first."
"Okay! I'll go get them for you right away." Mu Jiu Chen stood up and went to the food area to get the food.
Jiang Nuan sat and checked her phone, feeling reassured once she confirmed her son and daughter were at the He family's place.
Jiang Nuan thought for a moment and sent a message to her son.
Those people wanted to capture Yun Yun to threaten Mu Jiu Chen and gain benefits from him.
"[Kuo Bao, protect your sister and yourself.]"
Her reminder made Kuo Bao understand her meaning.
"[Mommy, don't worry, I'll take good care of my sister.]"
Jiang Nuan felt relieved.
Who was that person? Today, the cat had been let out of the bag.
But she knew that person was hiding near them.
Someone who knew their daily habits like the back of their hand.
However, due to past experiences, they dared not act directly, preferring to hire assassins online.
With the advancement of economy and technology, a simple DNA identification could reveal their traces, but the opponent was cunning. Just as Number 1 said, they were very aware of their operating methods.
"Nuan Nuan, what are you thinking about?" Mu Jiu Chen returned with the food.
Jiang Nuan raised her eyelids, looked at him, and smiled. "Nothing, just a bit tired."
"Then eat something. After I meet Mr. Chu later, we can go home." Mu Jiu Chen cut the steak into smaller pieces and placed it in front of her.
Jiang Nuan looked at him and instructed, "You eat well too. Your stomach isn't very good, it's all because you're a picky eater, eating irregularly. Good, good, wife, I'll eat." Mu Jiu Chen ate with her.
"Do you want some caviar?" Mu Jiu Chen brought some caviar.
"No." Jiang Nuan found the process of getting caviar somewhat repulsive and didn't like eating it either.
She only ate very ordinary dishes.
Mu Jiu Chen put it aside. After they ate for a while, they saw He Mingrun and Li Qingshuo enter.
Jiang Nuan was disappointed not to see Meng Yuan and Yun Xia.
"Nuan Nuan, Little Jiu." He Mingrun and Li Qingshuo sat opposite them with smiles.
"Mhm!"
After the four greeted each other, Mu Jiu Chen asked, "Hasn't Mr. Chu arrived yet?"
Li Qingshuo glanced around the banquet hall and said, "No, his nephew is hosting the guests. He probably hasn't come yet. Mr. Chu will likely grant you this year's shipping contract."
Mu Jiu Chen wasn't worried. It was just that someone had interfered this year, which made him unhappy, and he wanted to find out who that person was.
He Mingrun suddenly said, "Little Jiu, look at that man, he looks a bit familiar."