Jiang Nuan stared at him intently, then at the dumplings in the pot.
Mu Jiuchen curved his lips slightly, "Nuan Nuan, I have a flight to catch soon and will be on a business trip for a week. I haven't had breakfast yet."
Jiang Nuan: "..."
"If you have a flight to catch, why did you come to my place?"
Mu Jiuchen pointed at the dumplings in the pot, his face full of longing, "I followed the aroma of the dumplings here."
Jiang Nuan really wanted to curse him for having a dog's nose, but the thought of owing him her life made her hold back.
However, Jiang Nuan didn't quite believe him and scooped all the cooked dumplings out for him to eat.
Then, she made him a dipping sauce: soy sauce, vinegar, two spoons of chili oil, and some cilantro. The taste was surprisingly good.
Mu Jiuchen ate a dumpling, looking at Jiang Nuan with blissful eyes, "Nuan Nuan, the stars may be bright, but they are not as warm as your dumplings."
Jiang Nuan looked at him with a hint of amusement, "Even eating dumplings can make you spout platitudes."
Jiang Nuan took a deep look at him, realizing that keeping her distance from him was impossible.
Even if she wanted to keep her distance, Mu Jiuchen would still find a way to come to her.
Mu Jiuchen nodded vigorously, "Nuan Nuan, don't you know how delicious your cooking is? I was afraid I wouldn't be able to eat it abroad, so I rushed here before my flight for a meal."
He smiled gently at Jiang Nuan, "Nuan Nuan, you bring the greatest happiness into my life, and I will remember it forever."
The dumplings Jiang Nuan made this time were with shepherd's purse. Mu Jiuchen found them very satisfying and quickly finished the twenty dumplings.
Mu Jiuchen took out a gift for Jiang Nuan, "Nuan Nuan, this is for you. Thank you for the dumplings. I'll be back in a week. Don't miss me too much, or rather, if you miss me, you can message me."
After placing the gift down, Mu Jiuchen strode away, not giving Jiang Nuan a chance to speak.
Jiang Nuan looked at the gift he left and smiled, "Who would miss you?"
She picked it up and opened it. It was a beautiful ceramic cup, pure white glaze with a golden rim at the bottom, exquisite and fashionable.
Jiang Nuan glanced at the logo on the cup and was somewhat astonished. As expected of the "Crown Prince" of Jinshi, he used the most expensive cups even for drinking water.
Jiang Nuan instantly felt the cup was a bit heavy and thought it would be a waste to use it for brewing tea, but it was pleasing to the eye.
Jiang Nuan held it and admired it for a while, smiling with her bright eyes and pearly teeth. She picked up the teacup to wash it. Such an elegant teacup still had to undergo the baptism of mundane life.
She brewed a cup of nourishing tea, admired it for a while, and continued to simmer the soup. Each customer had different requirements, and she had to prepare them one by one. Although it was hard work, her days were fulfilling.
Compared to her previous life abroad, this life was much more relaxed, without the constant struggle for survival.
Jiang Nuan checked the health regimen prescription, confirmed it was correct, and began to prepare the ingredients.
After adding the ingredients, she glanced out the window, wondering why Mu Jiuchen had suddenly come over today.
She didn't believe he had come specifically for dumplings.
Was he afraid she would run away?
Hmph! That must be it. She could repay his first installment by the end of the month. Money wasn't easy to earn, and the second installment wouldn't be due until the end of the year.
"Ah..." Jiang Nuan cried out softly in discomfort. How did she end up in debt?
"Alas!" Jiang Nuan sighed again, and her phone on the table rang.
Jiang Nuan walked over, picked up the phone, and saw the caller ID: Meng Yuan.
"Yuan Yuan."
"Nuan Nuan, do you have any marks on your body?" Meng Yuan's sudden question made Jiang Nuan slightly frown.
She shook her head slightly, "No. You bathed with me in the hot spring. Did you see any marks on me?"
Meng Yuan was very certain, "No?"
Jiang Nuan found it a bit amusing, "You're so sure, why did you call me? Any news?" Jiang Nuan was full of anticipation, wondering what her biological parents looked like.
Meng Yuan said, "I want to confirm. We've arrived at Jiang Shuo's hometown. Not many people recognize him, and not many know him. We haven't gotten much information from our end either. We'll arrive in Jinshi around six in the evening."
Jiang Nuan was a little disappointed, "It's okay, you guys come back first. We'll investigate this slowly."
Meng Yuan said, "Jiang Shuo has gone into hiding. He's in Modu. Surveillance footage captured his back, but this person is very cautious, an old fox. The police can't find him. Jiang Shuo and I have discussed it, and we'll come back first, planning to approach Liu Fei."
Jiang Nuan nodded, "Then I'll pick you up at six tonight."
Meng Yuan, "Okay, I'll message you before we board the plane."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Nuan held her phone, deep in thought, a faint glimmer in her bright eyes.
Liu Fei and Jiang Shuo were the same kind of people; they would betray anyone for money. Approaching from this angle might work.
Mu Jiuchen's private jet was extremely luxurious, exuding the scent of money everywhere.
Xiao Fan tidied up some work documents and handed them to Mu Jiuchen for approval.
Mu Jiuchen sat by the window, holding a cup of nourishing tea, looking at the pure white clouds outside, in a very good mood. He elegantly crossed his legs, appearing languid and domineering.
"Ninth Master, these documents require your approval."
Mu Jiuchen gestured for him to put them down and continued to gaze at the scenery outside the window.
There was a lot of work, but he still allowed himself some leisure time to enjoy the view.
Xiao Fan said, "Master, we had to rush our business trip, and we couldn't make it to Liu Fei's side. I've arranged for trusted people to go, but they haven't found Liu Fei."
Mu Jiuchen slowly turned his head and glanced at him, "You haven't found him?"
Xiao Fan lowered his head and answered with difficulty, "He's reportedly gone on vacation."
"Gone on vacation?" Mu Jiuchen's seductive thin lips uttered a few words indifferently, "What opportune timing. Is there any news about Jiang Shuo?"
Xiao Fan shook his head quickly, another answer that could cost him his life, "No, he's in hiding. Meng Yuan and Jiang Xingyu probably won't have any news either."
Mu Jiuchen glanced at him indifferently, then looked out the window. A hint of coldness gradually filled his calm eyes, "Find Jiang Shuo first. No matter what method you use, force him out."
It was the first time that a Jiang Shuo had caused him so much trouble.
Mu Jiuchen thought for a moment and then said, "Instruct the people from Modu's Shadow Hall to assist in the investigation as well. Find out Nuan Nuan's background before Jiang Xingyu does."
"Understood, Master!" Xiao Fan was surprised. They were actually going to mobilize the Shadow Hall's forces.
Jiang Nuan's luck was truly exceptional.
The Master was willing to protect Jiang Nuan no matter the cost!
What is called luck? It's when everything is related to you, and all the care is for you.
No, no, he couldn't think about it anymore, or he would become jealous.
The Master not only had a woman but also three incredibly talented children.
Outside the health center, many customers were coming and going. The bosses of several neighboring businesses who had been watching with amusement began to envy the health center's business.
Elder Master Mu, accompanied by Butler Hong, stood at the entrance.
Elder Master Mu looked at the three large characters of the health center, somewhat puzzled. Why would someone so young start a health center?