Mu Jiu Chen glanced at He Ming Run. He had gone to the bathroom.
Mu Jiu Chen looked at himself. His shirt and trousers were wrinkled.
His mind was a mess. He couldn't remember what he had said to Jiang Nuan when he called her last night. He hoped he hadn't said anything strange and scared her.
Jue Wei Tian Xia was a competition venue for gourmets and also a culinary research institute established by many industry leaders.
After Xiao Rui Ming issued the challenge, the culinary leaders at Jue Wei Tian Xia were very interested.
They had been paying attention to Jiang Nuan's wellness center since it opened. The business was booming, so much so that it was enviable. Now that someone had issued a challenge, those who couldn't book the wellness soup could finally taste it on-site.
As soon as the official website news was released, it immediately trended. Jiang Nuan's name was no longer unfamiliar to many in Jinshi.
Being schemed against by the Jiang family mother and daughter, and having an unclear relationship with Mu Jiu Chen, was enough to cause a heated discussion online.
However, the trending topic was removed from the top spot not long after.
Upon seeing the news, Jiang Nuan felt that these people had too much free time. Why did they always like to pry into other people's affairs? Wouldn't it be better to use this time to read more books and improve their own thinking?
After dealing with the online matters, the booked guests gradually arrived for their meals. Jiang Nuan distributed the orders and asked Le Cheng to serve the dishes. As soon as two pots of soup were prepared, she saw Mu Jiu Chen following behind Le Cheng.
Mu Jiu Chen was wearing a white casual suit. He lacked his usual sharp aura, appearing much more elegant and refined. His complexion was not good, pale and his eyes were vacant, clearly showing the discomfort of a hangover.
"Sister, this guest insisted on coming in to see you," Le Cheng said. Mu Jiu Chen looked familiar to her, but she didn't know who he was.
Jiang Nuan nodded, "Okay! I know, you should get back to work."
Mu Jiu Chen saw that Jiang Nuan showed no surprise upon seeing him and felt a great sense of relief.
"Nuan Nuan, could you make me some hangover soup? I got drunk last night and feel terrible," Mu Jiu Chen said, standing in front of Jiang Nuan, his tall figure casting a shadow over her.
A faint, clean scent lingered around Jiang Nuan, sharp and imposing. Jiang Nuan couldn't help but want to take a step back.
Jiang Nuan looked at him deeply. Indeed, he had been drunk last night.
He had said those things after getting drunk. But, as they say, the truth comes out in wine, and she really shouldn't take it seriously.
"Sit down, I'll make it for you right away." After all, she owed him a large sum of money.
The money from He Ming Run's grandmother hadn't arrived yet. She would have to endure for a while longer before she could repay the first installment to Mu Jiu Chen.
Seeing that she was so agreeable, Mu Jiu Chen couldn't help but smile, "Thank you, Nuan Nuan. But I need two servings. He Ming Run is also drunk and has a stomachache. I'm fine, just a little uncomfortable and dizzy."
Jiang Nuan nodded without uttering a word of concern, "Go out first. I'll bring it to you when it's ready."
Upon hearing that she would bring it over, Mu Jiu Chen's anticipation grew, "Okay, thank you for your trouble, Nuan Nuan. We're in the private room on the second floor."
Jiang Nuan nodded and turned to prepare the hangover soup.
Mu Jiu Chen looked at her retreating back and smiled gently. This girl, who seemed so cold on the outside, was actually a warm-hearted little girl. He turned and left.
While simmering the hangover soup, Jiang Nuan prepared two bowls of chicken noodle soup for them.
Twenty minutes later, Jiang Nuan asked Yu Han to deliver Mu Jiu Chen and the others' meals to the private room on the second floor, while she continued to busy herself.
Mu Jiu Chen looked at Yu Han, and not seeing Jiang Nuan, felt a bit disappointed.
"Please enjoy, two esteemed guests!" Yu Han said with a smile and turned to leave.
He Ming Run looked at the chicken noodle soup, which was very appetizing. It was sprinkled with chopped scallions and shredded chicken, along with a few sesame seeds. He couldn't resist slurping a mouthful of noodles.
"Oh! So fragrant!" He Ming Run was completely smitten with the chicken noodle soup here.
After saying that, he lowered his head and ate heartily without speaking. In front of his own people, he didn't bother with elegance.
Mu Jiu Chen was also hungry. They had only drunk alcohol last night. He Ming Run, who had promised to buy some food, had only bought peanuts and dried beef. As a result, Mu Jiu Chen couldn't eat any of it; it was too tough.
Mu Jiu Chen couldn't resist either. He lowered his head and took a bite of the noodles. "Delicious." So happy, it felt just like before.
The two of them ate without speaking. After eating their fill and drinking the hangover soup, they both felt refreshed.
He Ming Run gently rubbed his stomach and looked at Mu Jiu Chen.
"Xiao Jiu, eating this made me want to cry; it's too delicious." He Ming Run was also surprised. Every time he ate here, he felt the various facets of life and the myriad flavors of life, but in the end, it always led to happiness.
This feeling was truly rare.
Mu Jiu Chen looked at him and smiled, "Don't you find it strange? Food made by others doesn't give this feeling."
He had already noticed this.
Upon his reminder, He Ming Run nodded slightly, "It seems so. But delicious food can make people feel happy, that's what books say, because the person making the food puts in a lot of effort."
Mu Jiu Chen didn't understand either. He just loved eating Jiang Nuan's food, especially her dumplings; they were exceptionally delicious.
He Ming Run then took out his phone and looked at the numerous missed calls. He felt depressed. He had eaten to his heart's content, but work was piling up.
"You didn't go to last night's carnival gala?" He Ming Run suddenly asked Mu Jiu Chen.
Mu Jiu Chen glanced at him, "Did I, who was at your house, go?"
He Ming Run put his phone back. "Since I've already skipped work, let's just let it be for today. I have a dinner party at my house the day after tomorrow to celebrate my grandmother's recovery. You should come. I'll send an invitation to Jiang Nuan and Meng Yuan later."
Mu Jiu Chen said, "I will go."
"Then let's go. I have a video conference with a foreign country later. These past few days, sales in Qi Kingdom have decreased significantly, which is driving me crazy."
Mu Jiu Chen looked at him thoughtfully, "Your Qi Kingdom project seems to be a collaboration with the Lu family in Modu. The eldest young master of the Lu family is also in Jinshi."
He Ming Run nodded, "That's right. I haven't seen him since his fiancée's matter was exposed that night. However, I sent an invitation to the email address he gave me. If he sees it, he will also come to the dinner party the day after tomorrow."
Mu Jiu Chen nodded, not very concerned about the Lu family's affairs.
"You go back first. I'm going to see Nuan Nuan," Mu Jiu Chen said, standing up straight, and turning to leave the private room with fluid movements.
He Ming Run shook his head slightly. This one was also completely infatuated. In the future, Old Master Mu would no longer have to worry about Mu Jiu Chen.
He also got up, preparing to go to the company.
Lu Jin Yue had been avoiding everyone these past few days. He was angry and ashamed. Angry because he had been schemed against without even knowing it, and ashamed because he had been fooled by such a woman.
He raised his eyes and looked at the words "Wellness Center." Today was supposed to be the day he and Yan Xi had agreed to come here for wellness soup. He had booked it after watching it for days, but now, only he had come alone.
He walked in with his head down. "Ah..." a gasp was heard as he bumped into someone.