Jiang Nuan thought to herself, what a coincidence, what she was thinking of came true.
"Quick, look, isn't that Mu Jiuchen? He's so handsome. We're so lucky to see his handsome face up close. Judging by his height, he must be almost 1.9 meters tall! His extraordinary aura is just too captivating."
Amidst the crowd, a woman exclaimed excitedly.
"Wow! So handsome."
"From the waist down, it's all legs. So alluring."
"I love him to death. I wonder if I'll ever have a chance to be his wife?"
Every girl was talking about her dreams, their eyes practically glued to Mu Jiuchen.
Jiang Nuan glanced at the woman in red beside her who was shouting. She wore a sequined red dress with special sequins on her bust, hips, and knees. If she had a helmet, she could have been a female Power Ranger.
"Auntie, let me introduce you. This is Ninth Master!" Chen Shao excitedly introduced Mu Jiuchen, who was surrounded by admirers, to Madam Jiang.
Standing beside them were Rong Yin and Li Yanheng.
Jiang Nuan was momentarily confused. What was her husband up to?
Why did he need to know Madam Jiang?
Upon seeing Mu Jiuchen, Madam Jiang completely forgot about the pianist. She squeezed past Jiang Nuan, bumping into her. Jiang Nuan staggered two steps to the side but then regained her balance.
Mu Jiuchen frowned slightly. Madam Jiang noticed. Did she instantly realize something?
Her subtle observation made her realize her lapse in composure. She turned, apologizing to Jiang Nuan with a smile, "Teacher Shen, I'm sorry. I bumped into you accidentally. Are you alright?"
Jiang Nuan took a deep look at Madam Jiang. While she was apologizing, her smiling eyes held a clear, proud, and composed demeanor, truly not simple.
"I'm fine, Madam. I have something else to attend to, so I'll be going now," Jiang Nuan seized the opportunity to speak.
She had already noticed Rong Yin looking at her.
"Goodbye, Teacher Shen." Madam Jiang, intent on conversing with Mu Jiuchen, naturally paid no attention to a pianist.
"Goodbye." Jiang Nuan smiled and left.
Before leaving, she didn't dare to look in the direction of Mu Jiuchen and Rong Yin.
Rong Yin watched Jiang Nuan's retreating back, deep in thought.
"Wait." Rong Yin suddenly spoke.
Mu Jiuchen gave him a cold, sideways glance.
This Rong Yin only ever caused trouble.
Jiang Nuan pretended not to hear and continued walking forward.
Jin Muya, seeing Rong Yin's interest in Shen Suo, her expression turned cold. However, to attract Rong Yin's attention, she proactively called out, "Teacher Shen, please wait!"
Jiang Nuan: "..."
They were truly one more formidable than the other.
She slowly stopped, turned around, and looked at Jin Muya, "Miss Jin, is there something else?" Her faintly hoarse voice was a stark contrast to Jiang Nuan's.
Jin Muya patiently introduced, "Young Master Rong is quite interested in your piano music. Why don't you stay and chat with Third Young Master?" It was such an honor, an honor she herself had never received. As part of the elite society, Rong Yin possessed an aura that involuntarily made one feel inferior.
Jiang Nuan looked at Rong Yin. He was looking at her with a half-smile.
Jiang Nuan: "..." Did he recognize her?
No!
Rong Yin wasn't smart enough to recognize her at a glance.
Before Jiang Nuan could speak, Rong Yin's expression changed drastically. He looked at Jin Muya and questioned, "Who are you? Does my business require your decision-making?"
Jin Muya: "..."
They had met several times before. How dare he pretend not to know her?
Jin Muya's face turned ugly, especially being questioned in such a tone in front of so many people. She immediately felt her dignity shattered.
As Jin Muya found herself in an awkward predicament, Madam Jiang kindly stepped forward to explain, "Third Young Master, this is the eldest daughter of the Jin family, Jin Muya. You haven't met before, perhaps Third Young Master was too busy and forgot."
"Oh!" Rong Yin sneered coldly, his unrestrained demeanor perfectly portraying his nonchalant attitude.
"I thought it was someone else. So it's Miss Jin. Thank you for calling out that young lady in front. She looks sweet, cute, and plays the piano beautifully. I truly like her." Rong Yin walked towards Jiang Nuan with a half-smile.
Jiang Nuan: "..." If Jin Muya hadn't intervened, she might have been exposed by Rong Yin.
Seeing Jin Muya remaining still, Jiang Nuan could only secretly glance at Mu Jiuchen.
Mu Jiuchen, receiving his wife's plea for help, saw his younger brother about to join Rong Yin in the commotion. This was like a blessing in disguise.
He took a step forward with his long legs, coincidentally tripping his younger brother's advancing leg.
"Ah..." Li Yanheng was only thinking of joining the fun, how could he have expected to be ambushed by his own elder brother.
He lost his balance and fell onto Rong Yin's back, the two instantly tumbling to the ground together.
The crowd: "..."
Mu Jiuchen calmly lowered his gaze at the two, a mischievous glint in his eyes.
Rong Yin: "..." What happened to him walking properly?
Seeing Li Yanheng pressing down on him, his eyes were practically blazing with anger.
"Li Yanheng, how are you walking?" Rong Yin had never been so humiliated. Everyone here was from high society, and everyone's status was extraordinary. Being tackled by a man in front of so many people was too embarrassing.
He could have accepted it if it were a beautiful woman.
Li Yanheng: "..."
His expression was bewildered!
The one who tripped him was his elder brother.
But could he dare to say it?
No!
"Sorry, I slipped," Li Yanheng slowly got up, looking at his elder brother beside him.
Mu Jiuchen merely glanced at him indifferently.
Li Yanheng: "..." He unknowingly offended his elder brother?
Offended him how?!
Mu Jiuchen watched his wife turn and leave, then spoke to Madam Jiang again, "Madam Jiang, it was a pleasure meeting you!"
His deep, pleasant voice instantly drew everyone's attention.
The gazes of those around him fell upon him.
"Ninth Master, I've heard your name for many years. It's truly fortunate to be able to chat with you face-to-face now." Madam Jiang moved aside slightly, making a gesture of invitation.
"Ninth Master, this way please! Shall we go to a private room to chat?" Madam Jiang wanted to bring business to her brother's company, and doing business with Mu Jiuchen was the fastest way to make money.
This year alone, she had invited Mu Jiuchen three times, and he had only come this time.
However, she had also invited his wife, but she hadn't seen her.
As she walked and chatted, she asked, "Ninth Master, is your wife not accompanying you?"
A hint of gentleness suddenly appeared in Mu Jiuchen's cold eyes, "My wife has been rather busy recently. I'll bring her along next time."
"Alright, alright!" Madam Jiang didn't dwell on the topic. It was rumored that Mu Jiuchen and Jiang Nuan had not held a wedding ceremony, and Jiang Nuan had gained status through her three children.
Moreover, Mu Jiuchen rarely brought his wife to such occasions. It was obvious to everyone that Mu Jiuchen seemed reluctant to bring her out.
As soon as Madam Jiang finished speaking, two women behind her secretly began to gossip.
"Ninth Master never brings that Jiang Nuan out to high-class banquets."
"Although she's the eldest daughter of the Lu family, she grew up in the common streets and is undeniably vulgar. How could Ninth Master possibly bring her out."
Their voices were not loud, but Mu Jiuchen happened to hear them.
He abruptly stopped walking, turned around, and with his deep, cold eyes like a tranquil abyss, he stared icily at the two women gossiping about his wife.