Mu Jiuchen looked at him with a complicated expression, then slowly stood up to blow dry his daughter's hair. As he walked, he said, "You were kidnapped, and I just brought you back."
Jiang Shaoqing: "..." Could it be any more accurate?
Even after bathing, siblings Jiang Yukuo and Jiang Siyun were unhappy. The two little ones, with solemn faces, blew their hair dry in the bathroom, not saying a word.
Mu Jiuchen walked in. Seeing that Jiang Yukuo's hair was almost dry, he took the hairdryer and said in a hoarse voice, "Dad will blow-dry it for you."
Jiang Yukuo stood still, letting his father blow-dry his hair.
Jiang Siyun sat on a small stool, waiting, her little mouth pouting angrily. A bath towel was wrapped around her head, and she looked incredibly cute.
Mu Jiuchen caught a glimpse of his daughter's expression and couldn't help but smile.
The hairdryer hummed. Mu Jiuchen remained silent until his son's hair was dry. He then said, "Go out and keep your brother company."
Jiang Yukuo replied with an "Oh" and walked out.
Having been vomited on by Li Yanheng, he was in a terrible mood.
Jiang Siyun obediently stood up and removed the bath towel. Her waist-length hair cascaded down like a waterfall. The little girl's eyes were very dark, thick as ink, spirited, and transparent.
"Dad, my hair is too long. I want to cut it short tomorrow if you have time."
It was so troublesome to wash, and even more troublesome to blow-dry!
Mu Jiuchen was a little reluctant. His daughter's long hair, lustrous black and soft as ink, made her small face look exceptionally beautiful.
"Okay, Dad will take you to the hair salon tomorrow. But we won't cut too much, just a trim will look great. Dad's little princess looks even prettier with long hair!"
The Mu Jiuchen of the past couldn't say such things, but after having children, he had changed a lot. For his own little princess, he was never stingy with compliments.
Jiang Siyun's little face finally showed a hint of a smile when she was praised for being beautiful. "Dad, let's just cut it a little shorter. You don't know how to comb hair, and I only know how to tie a ponytail. Mom is so skillful; she sometimes braids it for me, making me look like a little princess. But I'm also quite reluctant. In my class, my hair is the most beautiful." The little girl felt rather proud thinking about the envious glances of her classmates.
Mu Jiuchen's gaze flickered. He smiled softly and turned on the hairdryer, gently blow-drying his daughter's hair.
Outside, Li Yanheng also emerged from his bath, having changed into a black tracksuit.
He walked up to Jiang Yukuo and said in a low voice, "Kuo Bao, I'm sorry. Today I truly suffered the greatest torment of my life. Can you forgive me?"
He was also very embarrassed. How could he have thrown up? He couldn't help it!
This address, "Kuo Bao," made Jiang Yukuo's expression soften a bit.
He looked at Li Yanheng resentfully, then nodded.
Seeing that he had been forgiven, Li Yanheng smiled happily. Before his joy could fully register, he heard Jiang Yukuo's cold words, "So, Uncle, how are you going to compensate me? I suffered greatly today."
"Compensate?" Li Yanheng felt that this little devil in front of him was different from normal children.
Didn't a normal child's nod signify agreement and forgiveness?
This kid actually wanted a reward?
Li Yanheng glanced at Jiang Yukuo, who was full of anticipation, and pointed outside the door, saying, "I ordered fried chicken for you."
Jiang Shaoqing's interest was instantly piqued. He carefully pulled his brother's finger and said with a smile, "Brother, fried chicken is the best compensation. I haven't eaten fried chicken in a long time!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yukuo gave a "Heh heh..." cold laugh and peered at him, "At the airport, if you weren't craving fried chicken, would we have gotten into trouble?"
Jiang Shaoqing quickly said, "Brother, that was an accident." Accidents happen. Even if they hadn't gone for fried chicken, those people would have found a way to capture them and threaten Mom.
Jiang Yukuo glanced at him lightly, "What accident? We were targeted."
Jiang Shaoqing looked at Li Yanheng and smiled cunningly, "Brother, Uncle Li and his family have reformed. We can eat his things now."
Jiang Yukuo was helpless. He poked his brother's forehead, "It's just you being greedy. You can't live without fried chicken."
"That's right!" Jiang Shaoqing put his hands behind his head, leisurely crossing his legs. The way he smiled with his eyes curved was incredibly endearing.
Jiang Yukuo watched him being happy. Having just escaped death, he was still smiling so joyfully. He truly had a carefree spirit!
Mu Jiuchen came out with his daughter and saw Li Yanheng entering the room carrying fried chicken.
Li Yanheng gave Mu Jiuchen an awkward and somewhat fearful smile. "I'm compensating the children. And I've reformed and become a new person. I won't like Jiang Nuan anymore, nor will I oppose you. Anyway, I just feel a bit strange being with you, but I don't reject this strange feeling."
After speaking, without waiting for Mu Jiuchen's reply, he walked inside with the fried chicken.
Mu Jiuchen's expression turned cold at his inexplicable words. The implication was that he didn't like women and liked him instead.
Mu Jiuchen was startled by this thought. This damned appearance could captivate anyone, regardless of gender or age.
He took his daughter's little hand and walked over. The aroma of fried chicken filled the room, making mouths water.
Li Yanheng had ordered the best fried chicken from nearby, which was exceptionally tender and juicy.
The three children were instantly delighted. No matter when, these things were always the most appealing to children.
Mu Jiuchen stood to the side, watching with a stern expression and a cold demeanor, standing motionless as he observed the happy scene of one adult and three children, like a cold statue.
Yet, this bizarre scene was somehow damnably happy.
Li Yanheng, still like a child, competed with the three children for chicken drumsticks. When he smiled, Mu Jiuchen felt a hint of familiarity.
He couldn't quite place where the familiarity came from.
Seeing the children eating happily, he decided not to bother returning to the Lu family.
He called Jin Yan and said he wouldn't bring the children back that night. After reporting their safety, he called Xiao Fan.
Before he could dial the number, Xiao Fan's number popped up.
"The matter has been handled," Mu Jiuchen asked.
The starry sky outside was clear, and the night breeze was gentle.
But he was alone. The atmosphere in the room remained strangely heavy and oppressive.
Xiao Fan: "Master, everything has been handled. The car has been sent for repairs, and the driver and the person who kidnapped the second young master have been handed over to the police. The other party is from Night Hunt, acting on orders and paid anonymously. I'm afraid that if they failed this time, they will try again."
"I understand. Continue to investigate the other party and find them as soon as possible. Check Yang Tiancheng's son to see if he's involved, as well as Li He's subordinates and Mr. Yu."
These people had all gone into hiding after Li He's incident.
"Master, Chen Feng has already started investigating. We should have news by tomorrow morning."
"Mm!" Mu Jiuchen hung up the phone and looked out the window. His cold black eyes gazed at the bright moon not far away. He slowly stood up and walked to the window, his tall back as solitary as undissolvable dark ink.
He started thinking of her again!