“Don’t worry, Auntie, I won’t let anyone know,” Jiang Yuxin promised sincerely.
She also liked Mu Jiuchen, had liked him for many years.
Before, there was a woman named Lin Su in the entertainment industry whom she had met, but she knew Mu Jiuchen wouldn’t like a woman like Lin Su.
Later, Lin Su disappeared for some unknown reason.
As long as she didn’t linger around Mu Jiuchen, she wouldn’t pursue it further.
After Mu Xue and Jiang Yuxin reached an agreement, Jiang Yuxin waited for Mu Xue to leave, then eagerly anticipated the weekend.
…
Mu Jiuchen’s cooking was very simple. He only knew how to grill steak, make curry chicken, and vegetable soup. Jiang Nuan had been eating these for three days.
It was nice to have someone serve her, but even these dishes became tiresome after three days.
After finishing her meal, Jiang Nuan looked at Mu Jiuchen and asked, “When are you going back to your place?”
Mu Jiuchen looked at her and said, “When you come back with me, I’ll go back.”
Jiang Nuan refused him, “I’ll stay here until Xia Xia’s baby is born. After the baby is born, I’ll go back to my own home.”
Mu Jiuchen slowly picked up a napkin and wiped his mouth, saying, “I’m easy. Wherever you are, I am.”
Jiang Nuan: “…”
The phone on the table suddenly vibrated. Jiang Nuan saw it was Nanzhou.
“Nuannuan, are you in Jinshi?” Nanzhou’s voice was anxious.
Jiang Nuan: “Yes, I am. Nanzhou, what’s wrong?”
“Nuannuan, save my dad. He’s having a relapse.”
Jiang Nuan stood up and said, “I’ll be right there.”
She hung up the phone, looked at Mu Jiuchen, and asked, “I’m going to Nanzhou’s house. Are you coming?”
He always had a strong animosity towards Nanzhou.
“Yes, why wouldn’t I? Wherever my wife goes, I go,” Mu Jiuchen stood up, like a wronged child, gave her a fond look, tidied up the bowls and chopsticks, and put them into the dishwasher.
Jiang Nuan watched his retreating back and smiled slightly. Having him around made her feel content. She turned and went upstairs to get the medicine box.
When she came down, Mu Jiuchen had already started the car in the yard. She got in, carrying the medicine box.
Mu Jiuchen said nothing, and drove to Nanzhou’s house.
Along the way, Mu Jiuchen’s expression was not good.
Seeing his anger, Jiang Nuan couldn’t help but chuckle.
Mu Jiuchen then glanced at her, his voice husky as he asked, “What are you laughing at?”
“I’m laughing at how pitiful we both are. You fell in love with me, this cold person, and don’t get much response to your feelings. You must be asking for trouble,” Jiang Nuan knew herself; she was really slow to realize things in the realm of love.
Mu Jiuchen’s grip on the steering wheel tightened slightly.
He said with a stern face, “On the path of pursuing you, on the path of loving you, I have never felt it was hard.”
Jiang Nuan’s heart felt warm. She turned sideways, her slender fingers gently pinching his cheek.
Mu Jiuchen didn’t dodge, letting her hand continue to playfully prod him.
“Husband, I will definitely learn to love you properly.” She wouldn’t fail his love.
He accompanied her all the way; she would accompany him until they were old.
This statement pleased Mu Jiuchen, a faint smile appearing on his handsome face. The proud Ninth Master, in front of Jiang Nuan, let go of all his dignity, only wanting to protect her.
Seeing fewer cars ahead, Mu Jiuchen freed one hand and reached over, gently pinching her cheek.
Jiang Nuan smiled at him and said, “Mu Jiuchen, it’s so good to have you!”
She no longer hid her true feelings, but spoke whatever she thought.
Mu Jiuchen’s smile widened, “Nuannuan, with you, I am very happy!”
“Hehe…” Jiang Nuan smiled, looking at him continuously, each glance filled with tender affection.
The previously cold atmosphere instantly became a little overwhelmingly sweet.
The atmosphere remained warm and intimate all the way to the Nan residence.
Nanzhou was anxiously waiting for Jiang Nuan at the entrance.
Seeing their car, he breathed a sigh of relief.
“Nuannuan.” Nanzhou was still in his loungewear, his hair slightly messy, but it couldn’t conceal his handsome and gentle demeanor.
He had been busy investigating the illicit drugs these past few days and looked much more haggard.
“Nanzhou, don’t worry,” Jiang Nuan said as she closed the car door.
“Okay, okay, Nuannuan, my dad suddenly fainted.” Nanzhou was very worried. His father was angered by his eldest brother.
Seeing Mu Jiuchen get out of the car as well, Nanzhou looked at him and nodded slightly.
Mu Jiuchen also nodded slightly, remaining silent.
The three of them went inside and directly to Nanyang’s bedroom.
Jiang Nuan looked at Nanyang on the bed. After not seeing him for several months, he looked much older, his temples streaked with white, and many more white hairs had appeared.
Jiang Nuan frowned slightly, looking at Nanyang’s bluish lips and the faint trace of blood oozing out.
These were symptoms of poisoning.
Jiang Nuan walked over to check his pulse and asked Nanzhou about the situation, “Nanzhou, how did he faint?”
Nanzhou shook his head slightly, a trace of helplessness flashing across his handsome face, “I don’t know how he fainted. I rushed over after receiving a call from Assistant An. When I arrived, my father had already fainted. Assistant An said he had argued with my eldest brother, and my eldest brother left in anger. My father fainted, and Assistant An discovered him a few minutes later.”
Jiang Nuan had already taken his pulse and looked at Nanyang with great sympathy. He couldn’t escape the poison of others no matter what.
Last time he was critically ill, and this time he almost lost his life.
“He’s been poisoned, and coupled with his previous illness, he’s very weak. I’ll do my best,” Jiang Nuan looked at Nanzhou, giving him a reassuring look.
Nanzhou breathed a sigh of relief and smiled at her, “As long as you say you’ll do your best, I’ll be relieved.” He trusted Nuannuan the most, which was why he called Nuannuan first.
Jiang Nuan smiled slightly and began to treat Nanyang.
“Jiang Nuan, why is it you again?” an angry voice came from the doorway.
The silver needle Jiang Nuan had just inserted into the skin stopped instantly.
It was Nan Lin!
The person behind him was still Elder Wu, only his apprentice had changed.
Elder Wu’s expression was not good upon seeing Jiang Nuan. He still remembered the humiliation from the Lu family.
“Big brother, what are you doing here? You’ve angered Dad to this state, are you feeling better now?” Nanzhou was very angry. He never competed for anything, but his father placed his hopes on him.
He didn’t like doing business; he liked his current life.
“Hmph! Do you think I wanted to do this? It’s clearly a very profitable project, but he insisted on disagreeing. After the argument, I got him so angry,” Nan Lin looked at his father’s purplish-blue face, thinking he probably wouldn’t survive this time.
“Elder Wu, please go and check on my father.”
Elder Wu nodded and walked towards Nanyang.
Jiang Nuan looked at Elder Wu and said, “How dare you still come?”
Elder Wu sneered and questioned her, “Jiang Nuan, why shouldn’t I dare? I have real skills and knowledge. Am I afraid of you?”
With Nan Lin protecting him, what was there to fear?
What ripple could a third young master with no prospects create?
Jiang Nuan pointed at Nanyang and said, “The Chairman was poisoned, and you were the one who did it, right? Zi Wei He, only those ranked in the medical community like yourselves can obtain this medicine.”
Since he had delivered himself to her doorstep today, she wouldn’t be polite.
This toxin was produced from the sap of a tree with purple leaves, and she only knew about it from reading that medical book.
If she hadn’t studied that medical book, she would have been helpless today.
The Zi Wei He toxin is produced from the sap of a plant found in the southern desert of Qi country. The entire plant is purplish-brown.
Only those who are very familiar with it dare to extract the sap. Pure purple, one drop is fatal, half a drop causes one to faint.
A hint of panic flashed in Elder Wu’s eyes, “Jiang Nuan, you need evidence for what you say, otherwise I will sue you for defamation.”