Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Ji Nuan had returned home and was arranging documents when she heard the door open.
She got up and walked out, seeing Mo Jingshenâs silhouette appear in front of the door. It was already past nine. He had a business-related social event today and drank some alcohol. Although the smell of alcohol on him was not strong, Ji Nuan could still smell it when she approached.
âTonightâs event ended so early? âJi Nuan went up to ask, casually reaching out to receive the jacket he had just removed.
Mo Jingshen initially thought to throw the jacket to the side. When he saw Ji Nuanâs natural gesture, his gaze paused on her face for a moment before he smiled and handed it to her.
âMrs. Mo is all alone at home; I canât keep you waiting for too long.â
Whenever this manâs gaze fell on her body, it always seemed dyed in an endless amount of darkness â like the night sky, making it difficult for one to see the bottom of it. It caused Ji Nuanâs heartbeat to speed up. Especially tonight, when there was no one else but them in this house, this feeling was intense.
Last night, Ji Nuan used the excuse of having worked the whole day to fall into bed early. She had refused to give Mo Jingshen what he wanted no matter what.
Tonight, could she use the excuse of having to go celebrate Grandfather Moâs birthday tomorrow to escape again?
âDo you want to shower first?â Although the smell of alcohol on him was not strong, Ji Nuan still felt that it was better for him to shower and clear his mind before sleeping. Otherwise, if he looked any further, she would most likely be tossed on the bed tonight...n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
He was clearly a man who appeared to have a mild temperament. When he smiled, he seemed like a gentleman with restraint.
However, no one knew better than her... that when this man was on the bed... cough... not only did he not know restraint, but he would also even bite others...
The several love bites on her had just only begun to fade. She refused to give in to him again.
âAll right.â He did not refuse.
While he was showering, Ji Nuan went to boil some water. Although he was not drunk, business social events often had situations when they had to mix several types of alcohol to drink. Even if he was not drunk, it was not good for the stomach. She thought to make some sobering tea that would warm his stomach.
This rare, pure feeling that came from enjoying a world that belonged to the two of them... to her, was ever more precious and had to be treasured...
In the shower, the sound of water had yet to stop. Ji Nuan suddenly remembered that she did not bring him a set of clothes to change into and turned to return to the bedroom to search.
A few minutes later, she placed the clothes outside the shower door. She knocked on the door. âIâve placed your clothes outside.â
She finished her words and turned around to leave.
In the end, she had yet to turn around when the shower door was suddenly generously opened by him.
Ji Nuanâs eyelids jumped. â...â
Although this was not considered the first time she had seen such a high-definition, uncensored scene, Ji Nuanâs face still turned red.
It was a separate matter on the bed, but it was a little difficult to accept when he was standing so openly in front of her. She immediately turned around, trying to escape.
Who knew that Mo Jingshen would suddenly stretch his hand out and pull her back.
âYa, your body is still wet. You still havenât dried off, what are you doing...â
âCome, letâs shower together.â
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The next day, before heading to the Mo family home, Ji Nuan first returned to the Ji family home.
Last night was an unrestrained night. There was no area on Ji Nuanâs body that was not sore. Even when walking, her legs felt weak.
âWhy didnât you go to the Mo home with Jing Shen?â Ji Hongwen saw that Ji Nuan had returned and directly asked.
Ji Nuan replied with a smile, âToday, there were some relatives that arrived from abroad at dawn. There werenât any cars available, so Jing Shen went to the airport to pick them up. I donât want him to drive past half of Hai Cheng to come home and pick me up, so I came to go to the Mo home with you guys.â
One group of people went on the car and got ready to leave.
Right before heading out, Ji Nuan suddenly said, âWait for me in the car for a while. My stomachâs not feeling well. Iâll be out immediately.â
Ji Mengran and Shen Heru had already gotten on the car. Their gaze followed her silhouette.
This Ji Nuan strangely came all the way here early in the morning. Her goals were not that simple.
However, because they were already on the car, they could not get off to check the situation. Shen Heru sat in the car and could not help but comment, âWouldnât it be better if Nuan Nuan directly called the Mo familyâs chauffeur to pick her up? Going such a long distance to return to the Ji family, I wonder what on earth sheâs thinking.â
Ji Hongwen coldly glanced at her. âEven if Nuan Nuan is Mo familyâs granddaughter-in-law, she is still my, Ji Hongwenâs, daughter. If Jing Shen isnât by her side, then thereâs nothing wrong with her heading there with us.â
A few minutes later, Ji Nuan came out. She closed the door, her expression revealing nothing strange.
Ji Mengran sat at the back saying nothing, but her gaze occasionally landed on Ji Nuanâs bag.
Shen Heru eyed her for a second and moved her gaze away after seeing nothing strange.
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The Mo familyâs old mansion was positioned in a place of good feng shui in Hai Cheng, right beneath a mountain range. It covered a large piece of land in the Qingshan District where the city and nature met and had the freshest air.
The moment their car arrived, a slightly old silhouette walked out from inside. It was the Mo familyâs butler, Uncle Ou.
He came out with a smile. âElder Mo is currently receiving guests inside and could not come out to receive you. He specially sent me out to welcome the few of you in.â
Speaking, Uncle Ou glanced at Shen Heru who was behind Ji Hongwen. He thought of Shen Heruâs family background and could not help but smile. âWhat a coincidence. The Qin family is also here today. Itâs been many years since the four big families of Hai Cheng showed up in the same place.â
Hai Chengâs four most prominent family were the Mo family, Qin family, Ji family, and Sheng family.
Before marrying Ji Hongwen, Shen Heru could still rely on her relationship with her ex-husband to depend on the Sheng family for survival. However, she already had no more connections with the Sheng family.
âThatâs true.â Ji Mengran suddenly cut in softly from the back. âBut today the only person who came is Auntie Shen. Itâs been a long time since I last saw Brother Sheng.â
Hearing the words âBrother Sheng,â Ji Hongwenâs eyes became cold. Shen Heru suddenly appeared slightly uncomfortable. The quiet people all subconsciously glanced at Ji Nuan.
Ji Nuan raised her hand, her expression unchanging, as she casually pushed her hair behind her ear. âUncle Ou, where is Grandfather Mo receiving guests? Weâll directly head there.â
Uncle Ou led them inside.
All the guests who were outside were not particularly warm to Ji Nuan as they passed by.
In her previous life, Ji Nuan never did give much face to all these elders. If she suddenly took the initiative to greet them, the sudden change in character would definitely seem strange. Instead, she merely quietly followed Uncle Ou.
After being brought into the living room, she found Elder Mo with a glance, who despite using a walking stick, appeared full of energy.
âHe! Youâve all come?â Elder Mo saw them and directly turned to walk over.
âGrandfather, may your happiness be as immense as the East Sea, and may you live as long as the Zhongnan Mountains.â It was rare that Ji Nuan had an expression of gentle obedience. âEarlier, Jing Shen went to the airport to pick up the guests who have come from abroad. Theyâll most likely arrive soon. When everyone is here, weâll wish you a happy birthday again.â
âNo rush, no rush! Itâs good youâre here! So long as youâre all here, Iâm happy!â
It was the first time Ji Nuan had called him âGrandfatherâ so sweetly, so Elder Moâs mood was especially good.
Thinking of how he had called to America two nights ago to scold his son for more than half an hour, he felt that everything was worth it.
âGrandfather Mo, happy birthday!â All of a sudden, a gentle voice came. It carried some grace and respect.
Hearing that voice, Ji Nuan subconsciously raised her eyes and saw that An Shuyan had actually shown up here.