Jiang Yu Kuo shook his head slightly and said earnestly, "Teacher, I want to become stronger not out of a desire to compete, but because I want to protect those I care about, and I want to be like my mother, to help those in need when I see injustice."
Yin Feng nodded slightly, satisfied with his answer. He disliked students who were overly competitive.
"Good! Starting tomorrow, you will train for an extra hour. You are still young, so you cannot overtrain, as it will affect your growth. You must eat your nutritional meals on time and not be picky," Yin Feng liked ambitious children, and he could help any child who wanted to become stronger.
Jiang Yu Kuo bowed deeply to his teacher.
"Thank you, teacher. I will work hard to become stronger and will never disappoint you."
"Alright! It's getting late, go back to sleep." Yin Feng then smiled and patted his head.
"Goodnight, teacher!" Jiang Yu Kuo turned and left.
Yin Feng watched his retreating figure and nodded with satisfaction.
At Jiang Nuan's home, after finishing their late-night snack, Jiang Nuan and Meng Yuan slept together.
Jiang Nuan looked at Meng Yuan, who shyly glanced at her, remaining silent.
She was sleepy and needed a good night's rest.
Just as she was about to close her eyes, Jiang Nuan nudged her, "Don't try to brush it off. What's going on between you and He Ming Run?"
Meng Yuan heard this and knew she couldn't escape. She honestly confessed, "Nothing much. I just found a part-time job at his company."
Jiang Nuan looked at her disbelievingly, "...That's it?"
Meng Yuan widened her eyes, "What else do you want?"
Jiang Nuan paused and said, "I thought you two were dating?"
"Oh my heavens, Jiang Nuan Nuan, coming from you, who has no romantic cells, these words are really unexpected." Meng Yuan shifted slightly and said, "My business with Shu Cheng will be settled this Saturday. Will you accompany me then?"
"Okay! You should say goodbye to that scumbag. But I have something else to tell you."
Jiang Nuan frowned slightly and continued, "I saw Xia Yun's sister, Xia Tong, is pregnant with Mu Yun Xiao's child. What do you think? Should we tell Yun Yun about this?"
"Damn it, how could something like this happen?" Meng Yuan sat up directly from the covers. "What's so good about that old man Mu Yun Xiao that Xia Tong would have his child and bear all the shame?"
Meng Yuan's face turned red with anger.
Jiang Nuan said, "Men are visual creatures. You've seen it over the years. Any man with a little charm, whether rich or not, will have such things happen. I think we should tell Yun Yun about this."
However, she also felt that Yun Yun would prefer to hear it directly from her sister.
Meng Yuan slowly lay back down and said, "Nuan Nuan, can we not get involved in this?"
Jiang Nuan thought about it and agreed, "Yes, we can't control it. Everyone's experiences are different, and everyone's view of love is worthy, because it's voluntary."
Meng Yuan glanced at her, feeling a little heartbroken. "You understand things so thoroughly, yet you haven't had a good relationship yourself. Are there any other matters?"
"Oh!" Jiang Nuan replied slowly, "Nan Zhou is back."
"What? What did he come back for?" Meng Yuan sat up from the covers again.
Jiang Nuan looked at her excitement and watched her quietly for a moment before asking, "Did you already know his identity?"
Meng Yuan's eyes flickered, and she lowered her head guiltily. "When he was injured, I checked his identity. He is the third young master of the Nan family in Jin Shi, sent abroad to grow up from childhood. He likes a life of excitement and challenge, which is why he became an outstanding bounty hunter, allowing you to partner with him."
Jiang Nuan had a knowing look on her face.
Meng Yuan guiltily explained, "Nuan Nuan, you were on a mission together, and he was critically injured. It was to save you. I know your personality; if something really happened to him, you would be sad and pained for your entire life."
"If it weren't for your exceptional medical skills, he would indeed be dead. Nuan Nuan, it wasn't your fault. You were just partners. He would have saved anyone else too."
This matter was a knot in Jiang Nuan's heart.
Although she appeared cool and detached, she was actually kinder than anyone else.
She was a pure person, and she wanted to strive to become better and happier.
Jiang Nuan said softly, "There are no 'what ifs' or 'ifs'. That person was me."
Meng Yuan was helpless with her. If she got stuck in her own mind, no one could pull her out.
"Yuan Yuan, let's sleep. I'm tired," Jiang Nuan said and closed her eyes.
Meng Yuan looked at her beautiful sleeping face, such an enchanting face. She believed that a man who loved her dearly would surely come into her life.
Nuan Bao, we must be happier in the future, to honor all our past sacrifices.
All the pain you've experienced will slowly disappear with time.
She sighed softly and closed her eyes to sleep.
Perhaps it was because she had drunk some alcohol, but Jiang Nuan slept very soundly. However, it was also a night of dreams. In her dreams, Mu Jiu Chen always looked at her with a smile, always saying gently, "Nuan Nuan, come to me."
She reached out, but a galaxy suddenly appeared between them, separating them.
After several such scenes, Mu Jiu Chen finally grabbed her at the edge of a cliff and pulled her up.
Mu Jiu Chen then said in a deep voice, "Nuan Nuan, I finally caught you."
Her previously fearful heart was instantly redeemed.
As dawn approached, she dreamed of Nan Zhou collapsing in her arms, covered in blood. The hot blood, the sticky sensation, the strong smell of blood, and the aura of death gripped her heart. She feared that Nan Zhou's life would stop at that very moment.
She saw Nan Zhou smiling at her, as if telling her, "Nuan Nuan, I'm fine. Don't worry."
After saying that, he closed his eyes, and his handsome hands fell to the ground.
She suddenly sat up, and looking at the familiar surroundings, she realized she was dreaming.
A faint coolness on her face. She reached out and gently wiped it. It turned out to be tears.
Everything in the dream felt as if it had happened yesterday.
"Huff..." Jiang Nuan let out a slight sigh of relief and looked around. Meng Yuan had already gotten up.
After a night of dreams, she felt very tired. She slowly lay down, looking at the white ceiling. The lotus leaf crystal lamp was very beautiful.
She usually slept well and rarely dreamed. Tonight, she had dreamt so much. Was it because she saw Nan Zhou?
"Ah! Nuan Nuan, you're awake." Meng Yuan opened the door and came in.
Jiang Nuan nodded slightly and glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside table. It was nine o'clock.
She quickly got up, washed up, and went to the wellness center. Now, she only had weekends to rest, and truly had no time to dwell on thoughts.
After Jiang Nuan left, Jiang Xing Yu took out the information Guo Xiu Jing had given him and looked at it with Meng Yuan.
Both of them studied it intently. This information was a breakthrough for them.
The more Jiang Xing Yu looked, the worse his expression became. Jiang Shuo had truly been a scoundrel back then, committing heinous acts for money.
"Brother Jiang, look here." Meng Yuan suddenly saw the answer she was looking for.