Jiang Nuan watched him get angry, knowing he would completely object to this matter, but she had already promised Number One.
And he had known about it before.
The danger was still present; how could she stand aside?
That person, the one they were targeting, was still them as a couple.
She didn't even know the other party's reasons for desperately targeting them.
She didn't quite understand that person's actions that made them regard her so highly.
"Husband, didn't you know? About me being rehired." She didn't dare to speak too directly, knowing he worried about her.
Mu Jiuchen looked at her with cold eyes, his voice displeased, "I don't know what you're talking about. I only know that if you take on this mission, you will fall into another crisis."
How long would she remain so kind?
She wanted peace for the whole world, but in his world, he only wanted her, living a healthy, happy life. This was the life he desired.
Although it was selfish to think this way, those who haven't lost or experienced pain wouldn't understand his feelings.
He had watched her despairingly on the operating table; every minute and second of waiting then was an agony.
Jiang Nuan walked over, leaned into his embrace, and gently soothed him, "No, I am very confident this time and won't put myself in danger. Trust me once, okay, husband!"
If that person wasn't exposed, they would never have peace in this life.
Mu Jiuchen looked at her deeply, his gaze locked onto her serious eyes. Her determination made him realize he couldn't stop her.
He turned and left the room.
Chu Yungge watched his lonely departing figure, feeling only heartache and apology.
She didn't chase after him, wanting to give him some time to adjust. She also understood in her heart that he would agree.
Mu Jiuchen was gone for a while, and Jiang Nuan sent her recent itinerary to Jiang Nuan.
[Nuan Nuan, His Excellency needs a secretary recently. Our chance has come.]
Jiang Nuan: [Okay! Send me the requirements.]
Number One quickly sent them over.
Jiang Nuan read them carefully. His Excellency urgently needed a secretary who could play the piano, as his daughter wanted a piano teacher.
Jiang Nuan frowned and murmured to herself, "Play the piano?"
She hadn't played the piano in many years and was indeed not very proficient.
Number One: [Nuan Nuan, I know you can play the piano.]
Jiang Nuan: [You have a good memory.]
Number One: [Heh heh... I need to remember everything about you clearly.]
Jiang Nuan smiled and replied to his message.
[Once the new identity is arranged, remember to message me.]
Number One: [Working on it. It should be ready by tomorrow.]
Jiang Nuan: [Okay!]
Jiang Nuan put down her phone. To avoid worrying her parents, she needed to find an excuse to move out.
...
Jiang Nuan thought Mu Jiuchen's anger would last only a few hours, but this time she was wrong. Mu Jiuchen never returned after leaving.
Instead, he sent her a message saying he wouldn't be back tonight.
Jiang Nuan sat on the bed wrapped in a quilt, feeling a little angry. She wasn't a child; he'd actually left home in a huff after a marital spat.
After sending a "Goodnight" message, he lay down to rest.
......
Meanwhile, at a high-end club.
Number One and Mu Jiuchen sat facing each other.
Number One was eating chicken feet, looking at Mu Jiuchen, whose expression was so grim it looked like he was about to eat people.
They had been sitting for nearly ten minutes, and he hadn't said a word.
It was truly unbearable, thankfully he had chicken feet for company.
"Um... Mu Jiuchen, you called me out, so say something. You're just staring at me without saying a word, it's making me creeped out."
Mu Jiuchen popped a peanut into his mouth, ate it, and then asked fiercely, "Besides you, who else knows about your rehiring my wife?"
Number One's expression faltered, "Only An Ju and I know."
"Why? You clearly knew it was very dangerous, so why did you let her do it?" Mu Jiuchen glared at him, his eyes as if they could devour him.
On Jiang Nuan's side, once she made up her mind, she wouldn't change it. If Number One voluntarily gave up, he could live peacefully with his wife.
Number One saw Mu Jiuchen's worry, and his eating slowed considerably. He looked at Mu Jiuchen seriously and explained, "Mu Jiuchen, Mu Yunfeng and his son have been arrested. The danger is still present. Do you think Nuan Nuan would have agreed to me?"
Based on his understanding of Jiang Nuan, she wouldn't do something without value.
Jiang Nuan's agreement was within his expectations.
It was dangerous, but after this matter was resolved, everything could end.
Mu Jiuchen just watched him quietly, not speaking. Of course, he knew that because of the Dark Emperor, who might be fake or specifically targeting them, Jiang Nuan agreed to Number One.
Number One knew he could figure it out. He smiled bitterly, "Some things are really unpredictable. Take His Excellency's love affair, for example. We were truly surprised. But don't worry, I will protect Nuan Nuan this time."
His biggest concern was still Han Yifan.
This kid was going mad, demanding to see Jiang Nuan, so he'd locked him up at home with two guards outside.
He was afraid the kid would escape and cause trouble.
Mu Jiuchen stood up, lowered his gaze, and sternly warned him, "Protect her safety. If anything happens to her, I will make the entire Dark Night disappear from this world, and you won't be able to find any evidence."
Number One raised an eyebrow, looking at the imposing him. His aura was so powerful that he dared not look directly into those arrogant, untamed eyes. He chuckled, "Heh heh... I believe your words and know you can do it. But Mu Jiuchen, have you considered that the way Nuan Nuan chooses to solve things is precisely because she doesn't want to be exploited by bad people or get you involved in various troubles? Don't you yet understand what Jiang Nuan is capable of for the people she cares about?"
"Just as you would go to your death for Jiang Nuan, so can Jiang Nuan."
How could Mu Jiuchen not understand? Precisely because he understood, he hadn't handled it in his own way.
"I'm leaving." Mu Jiuchen didn't say more and strode out of the private room.
Number One shook his head, truly a pair of adversaries, no, a vinegar jar.
...
Jiang Nuan woke up the next morning and still didn't see Mu Jiuchen return.
When everyone was eating breakfast, Jin Yan asked, "Where is Xiao Jiu?"
Jiang Nuan also didn't know where Mu Jiuchen had gone, guessing they would have a cold war.
"Mom, he went out for something."
Yu Han remembered she had to go back and told Jiang Nuan, "Nuan Nuan, I have to go back this afternoon."
Jiang Nuan looked at her confusedly, "Han Han, you don't have to go back. I can hire someone else for the health and wellness center. You're pregnant now; long journeys aren't suitable."
Yu Han knew this was the case. She glanced at Lu Jinyue beside her and said, "I'm going back to get my documents. I'll come back here to get the marriage certificate. The household registration can only be done after the baby is born."
Jiang Nuan's face lit up with a bright smile upon hearing this.
"Dad, Mom, this is really good news."
Lu Chengsi's smile widened even more, "Indeed it is. Jinyue, you accompany Hanhan back."
Lu Jinyue nodded slightly, "Understood, Dad."
Jiang Nuan seized the opportunity to say, "Dad, I have other work. For convenience, I'll be moving out for a while."