Mu Jiu Chen also brought the children to move. After half a month, he would take the children back. The manor villa here is very large, with beautiful scenery, very suitable for living.
The children's play areas became more expansive.
Mu Jiu Chen was organizing the children's clothes in the room.
Lu Jin Yan came over to take Jiang Yu Kuo and Jiang Shao Qing out to play.
With three more uncles, the little ones were also extremely happy, and the three uncles often made time to play with the children.
Mu Jiu Chen had a banquet in the evening, so he entrusted the children to Jin Yan and went out.
Winter was approaching, and with every autumn rain came a chill. As the sun set, there was already a hint of cold.
Night fell, and a heavy rain poured down.
The place Mu Jiu Chen was going required passing through a narrow alley.
Xiao Fan held an umbrella, and the two walked in together.
Four bodyguards followed behind them, a rather grand display.
As they reached the depths of the alley, amidst the swaying wind and rain, a woman was pinned against the wall by three men. One man covered the girl's mouth, another lifted the woman's legs, and the woman struggled hard, but it was futile.
There were many bars nearby, and such incidents were common in this alley.
Mu Jiu Chen's eyes flashed with a hint of coldness. He was extremely displeased encountering such a situation!
The three men were also speaking obscenely.
"This little girl is really something. If only she were a virgin, I'd be in luck tonight."
"Brother, let me go first, I can't wait."
"Wait for your grandpa, I'm going first. Anyone who dares to snatch gets their life taken."
The other two dared not speak.
Mu Jiu Chen walked past indifferently, not even glancing at them.
Seeing Mu Jiu Chen, the woman struggled to break free, revealing a sweet face with curved eyebrows. Even in her disheveled state in the rain, she was still charming. Her large eyes were filled with terror, yet they were clear, as if carrying starlight.
Xiao Fan couldn't help but glance over, his eyes widening in surprise.
"Sir, save me, please, save me, save me." The woman pleaded with Mu Jiu Chen.
Mu Jiu Chen's gaze was straight ahead, but Xiao Fan said, "Ninth Master, is that Miss Jiang Nuan?" His voice trailed off uncertainly.
His words successfully stopped Mu Jiu Chen's steps.
Mu Jiu Chen turned his head, looking at the trembling girl in the rain. His eyes suddenly widened in shock, and the words "Nuan Nuan" escaped his throat.
But it was only for a moment. He slowly withdrew his gaze. She looked very much like Nuan Nuan, but she wasn't Nuan Nuan.
Mu Jiu Chen nodded at two of the bodyguards.
The leader looked at Mu Jiu Chen with a defensive expression and angrily said, "Kid, I advise you not to meddle. On this street, no one dares to meddle in my business."
As soon as he finished speaking, a bodyguard punched him squarely in the face.
The man wailed and fell to the ground, unable to get up. The other two, seeing this, knew trouble was afoot. They let go of the woman and hastily dragged their leader away.
"Thank you!" The woman walked towards Mu Jiu Chen.
Mu Jiu Chen stared intently at her face. She really looked a lot like Nuan Nuan.
But she wasn't. His Nuan Nuan was tenacious and powerful, making him feel utterly useless, yet he loved her damnably, unable to extricate himself.
Mu Jiu Chen indifferently shifted his gaze, turned, and left.
The woman, unwilling to give up, followed him. "Can you help me? It's my first time here, and all my money has been stolen."
However, before she could get close to Mu Jiu Chen, she was stopped by two bodyguards.
"Miss, please stop!" The bodyguard warned sternly.
The woman looked at Mu Jiu Chen's retreating back and said, "I just want to thank that gentleman for saving my life."
"No need, please leave!" The bodyguard said impassively and left.
The woman looked at Mu Jiu Chen's back, her brows furrowed slightly. She bit her lip and stomped her foot, clearly displeased.
Mu Jiu Chen walked a few steps, then suddenly stopped. He turned to Xiao Fan and said, "Go take her to a nearby hotel and look after her."
"Damn it!!!" Xiao Fan stood there in shock, looking at Mu Jiu Chen's calm expression, his eyes wide.
Was he hallucinating?
Ninth Master wanted him to take someone to a hotel.
Mu Jiu Chen glanced at him and said angrily, "Do I need to say it a second time?"
Xiao Fan was certain he hadn't misheard. He couldn't help but remind Mu Jiu Chen, "Sir, although she looks very much like Miss Jiang, she isn't Miss Jiang. Doing this is unfair to Miss Jiang."
Xiao Fan was taking a gamble. Jiang Nuan was the best, and he preferred Miss Jiang.
Mu Jiu Chen's brows furrowed slightly, his shadowed eyes filled with killing intent. "Get lost!"
Xiao Fan knew his master was angry.
He dared not stay. After instructing the bodyguards to look after his master, he walked towards the woman, deciding it was best to get out quickly!
"Miss, hello, let me take you to a nearby hotel to rest." Xiao Fan smiled a very fake smile.
The woman was surprised but didn't notice anything amiss. A hint of joy flashed in her eyes before disappearing. "Thank you!"
Xiao Fan asked with a smile, "May I ask what your name is, Miss?"
"My name is Wen Nuan!" Wen Nuan had a touch of shyness on her face. She lowered her eyes, not daring to meet Xiao Fan's smiling gaze.
Xiao Fan was no ordinary person. His smiling appearance made him seem gentle and approachable, but his smile didn't reach his eyes. Such men were adept at navigating social situations.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have become Mu Jiu Chen's confidant.
"Miss Wen Nuan, please come this way." Xiao Fan shielded Wen Nuan, who was already soaked, and led her out of the alley.
"Thank you..." After walking a few steps, Wen Nuan turned and glanced back. Her innocent gaze gradually turned sinister.
Mu Jiu Chen arrived at the party venue, the renowned Hao Jue nightclub in Modu. It housed many entertainment facilities, and he saw familiar business partners.
He pushed the door open and entered. Several men and women were seated inside. Li Qing Shuo was also in Modu, accompanied by a very beautiful girl. Sitting opposite him were He Ming Run and Meng Yuan. The other two men were Mu Jiu Chen's business partners, all acquaintances.
Seeing Mu Jiu Chen enter, Wang Yong stood up with a smile and said respectfully, "Ninth Master, please come in!"
Mu Jiu Chen nodded slightly and sat opposite Li Qing Shuo. Li Qing Shuo knew about Mu Jiu Chen's recent troubles and felt sympathetic towards him.
He introduced the woman beside him, saying, "This is my friend, Tang Ke Ke."
"Ke Ke, this is my friend Mu Jiu Chen."
Tang Ke Ke knew of Mu Jiu Chen's reputation. She greeted him with a smile, "Hello, Ninth Master!"
Tang Ke Ke had a sweet appearance, with a pair of small dimples when she smiled. She looked pure yet alluring. Judging by her attire, her family background was not ordinary.
Mu Jiu Chen nodded slightly, acknowledging the greeting.
He thought Li Qing Shuo's taste was just so-so.
Meng Yuan glanced at Mu Jiu Chen, seeing his pale and haggard face, and felt a pang of sympathy.
He asked, "Do you have any news of Nuan Nuan? Xia Xia called me just now, she's very worried."
Mu Jiu Chen's hand, which had just grasped the wine glass, suddenly relaxed. His lowered eyes held deep pain. When he looked at Meng Yuan, he said calmly, "The second surgery was very successful."
Meng Yuan said, "Then I'll call Xia Xia. She can't be worried sick right now."
Meng Yuan stood up and went out to make a phone call.
When Li Qing Shuo heard the name Xia Xia, his expression changed. Xia Xia was Yun Xia. His thoughts drifted, and he didn't even hear what Tang Ke Ke beside him was saying.