Lu Chengs, Jin Yan, and Lu Jin Yue were all surprised. They were very reluctant to see Jiang Nuan move out. They had finally bonded with their daughter, and she was so well-behaved and sensible. Lu Chengs secretly wished he could kick his three sons out and keep his daughter at home.
His daughter was the most considerate.
These three boys only caused him worry.
"Nuannuan..."
Jiang Nuan understood her father's thoughts. "Dad, I'll move back in two months."
Lu Chengs was speechless.
"Alright then, shall I arrange something for you?" Lu Chengs couldn't bear to see his daughter suffer even the slightest bit.
Jiang Nuan smiled and shook her head. Her parents were truly good to her. "No need, Dad. Mu Jiuchen has a place over there, so I can just move in directly. They have everything over there."
Lu Jin Yue, concerned for his sister, couldn't help but ask, "Nuannuan, have you taken on another job? Our family isn't short of money. Don't do anything dangerous."
Jiang Nuan glanced at her elder brother. He was truly perceptive.
She had decided to move out specifically to avoid worrying her parents.
"Brother, no, don't worry about me, really. It's just for work convenience." Jiang Nuan smiled, revealing no trace of emotion, and gave him a reassuring smile.
"What about you two? When are you getting married? Hanhan shouldn't be overexerted right now, but having a wedding is fine." Jiang Nuan steered the conversation away.
Lu Jin Yue looked at Yu Han beside him, a gentle smile appearing on his face. "I discussed it with Hanhan last night. Although her father doesn't pay much attention to her, proper etiquette must still be observed. This time, Mom and Dad will accompany me to propose, and then we'll set a date. There are two good dates, either next month or the end of this month. Both are convenient, and regardless of which date we choose, there will be enough time."
Jiang Nuan looked at her parents and cautioned them, "Dad, Mom, please be careful on your journey."
Jin Yan held her hand, her voice filled with concern. "Nuannuan, Mom and Dad just want you to be happy. Don't do anything dangerous, okay?"
This time, to catch the mastermind, she had even admitted to being a murderer.
Afterward, the more she thought about it, the more frightened she became!
Fortunately, everything turned out fine in the end, and it was just a false alarm.
The real murderer, Lu Qiaoyi, had already been apprehended.
Jiang Nuan nodded with a smile, silently apologizing.
This was something she had to do.
"Okay, Mom, I won't do anything dangerous." Jiang Nuan's smile was a bit strained; she understood her parents' worries.
After lunch, Jiang Nuan went upstairs to pack her things. She messaged Mu Jiuchen, telling him she was moving to the city.
Then, she packed a few outfits she liked and headed over.
Carrying her belongings, Jiang Nuan entered the password and saw Mu Jiuchen standing in the living room.
He looked very haggard, as if he hadn't slept all night, and stood there quietly watching her.
Jiang Nuan walked in, placed her bags on the floor, and then looked at the rigidly standing Mu Jiuchen, saying, "Are you a child?"
Mu Jiuchen frowned slightly, still looking at her without speaking. How was he like a child?
His deep eyes held a hint of resentment.
Jiang Nuan sat on the sofa and then smiled, saying, "Only children who have argued will throw tantrums and run away from home."
Mu Jiuchen: "..."
He walked over, sat beside her, and looked at her, his expression still cold. "I thought after this was over, we could go back, but I didn't expect you to stay here to continue your mission? Although you're married to me, I feel like it's not real at all. I have to worry every day about where my wife is and what she's doing?"
She wouldn't understand his insecurity.
Jiang Nuan knew his anxiety. She smiled and linked her arm through his, her smile full of tenderness. "Husband, I promise this is the last time. After this matter is cleared up, I'll accompany you back. Give me two months, okay?"
Mu Jiuchen's mood instantly soured upon hearing that it would take two months.
He looked at her expressionlessly. "So, our wedding will have to be postponed by another two months?"
Jiang Nuan smiled as she watched him fuss over this. "Even if you wanted to get married within two months, it's impossible. My elder brother will be getting married within these two months. Once he's married, we can get married too."
Mu Jiuchen: "..."
Jiang Nuan's voice was gentle, like the summer sun, melting away the cold of winter.
Mu Jiuchen's expression improved considerably. He reached out, put his arm around her waist, and said with mock annoyance, "I am indeed quite happy that you're moving here to live, to keep Mom and Dad from worrying." A smile played on his lips, and the earlier coldness seemed to have vanished, transforming him back into the gentle Mu Jiuchen.
Jiang Nuan's eyes crinkled into a smile, her voice soft. "To not worry Mom and Dad, and knowing you don't like crowded places, I told Dad I wanted to move out. In two months, once this is resolved, I'll go wherever you want to go."
This was her promise to him.
"You..." Mu Jiuchen was also helpless with her.
He turned, embraced her, rested his head on her shoulder, and inhaled the faint fragrance emanating from her, his heart filled with peace.
With her here, everything was good!
"I was angry last night and didn't sleep at all. I stood here all night."
Jiang Nuan slowly lifted her head to look at him, quite surprised. "Hehe... is this how you punish yourself when you're unhappy?"
This was the first time she had heard he had such a habit.
Mu Jiuchen nodded slightly, quietly looking at her smiling face. Those beautiful eyes held a hint of disbelief and a touch of amusement. "I only do this when you upset me. No one else can hurt me."
Jiang Nuan: "..."
"Wait here, I'll go make you breakfast." Jiang Nuan stood up and headed towards the kitchen, wondering if there were any ingredients inside.
When she had visited last time, she hadn't checked the refrigerator for ingredients. On their previous shopping trip, due to unforeseen circumstances, the groceries had been sent back to the Lu family.
Mu Jiuchen watched her leave and couldn't help but remind her, "Wife, there are no ingredients in the refrigerator. What are you going to make for me to eat?" His tone was complaining and unhappy.
Jiang Nuan turned and looked at him, smiling. "Then let's go to the supermarket to buy things. Tell me what you want to eat, and I'll make it for you when we get back. After you eat, you'll feel better."
Mu Jiuchen stood up and accompanied her to the supermarket. He wanted to eat braised beef noodles. It was still possible, as he had an important meeting in the afternoon, but no other significant events for the day.
Upon arriving at the supermarket, Jiang Nuan became more vigilant. She knew that man would always be observing her every move from nearby.
Especially now that she had revealed herself, he would definitely want to confirm if her toxicity had flared up.
Jiang Nuan selected ingredients for three to four days, and Mu Jiuchen also bought some of her favorite snacks.
The two of them proceeded to the self-checkout. Through the reflection, Jiang Nuan saw a man in black standing not far away, leaning against the wall at a corner, his hat pulled low, looking in her direction. Her eyes narrowed; he had indeed appeared.