Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
At night, it was quiet.
Ji Nuan could not find a hair dryer in the bathroom. She walked out of the bathroom with a towel wrapped around her hair.
The moment she walked out, she saw Mo Jingshen enter, carrying the winter air of the autumn night and the fresh woody scent of the old Mo mansion. Under the light, his expression seemed to soften. His gaze instantly darkened after seeing her walk out of the bathroom.
By this time, all of the guests had left. Mo Jingshen did not need to stay in the guest hall any longer.
When her father and Auntie Shen left, although their expressions were not as happy as others, they still brought Ji Mengran on the car. Ji Nuan did not bother to check on Ji Mengranâs appearance. From the corner of her eye, she noticed her sorry-looking figure. She did not even dare to make a single sound as she rushed into the car and closed the door.
âToday, the incident where I gave Grandfather his gift, although I was not the one who was humiliated, there were so many guests watching. Earlier when you were sending them off, surely many of them brought it up, didnât they?â Ji Nuan asked.
Mo Jingshen lowered his head to glance at her. âEveryone here today knows how to write the word âdecorum.â Although they brought it up occasionally just now, the moment they step out of the Mo family doors, no one will dare to say a single word to outsiders.â
Ji Nuan was surprised. âAh? Did you tell them something while I was away?â
âThereâs no need to worry about them. Iâll deal with it.â Mo Jingshen appeared extremely calm, âYou did well today. Killing the chicken to warn the monkey. In the future, those who view you as an enemy will think twice before scheming against you. Relax and be Mrs. Mo, Iâm here to support you for everything.â
âOh... then what did Grandfather say?â
âHim? He is, of course, completely biased toward you. Although Grandfather is old, he still sees things clearly.â
âThatâs good. I donât mind leaving a poor impression in other peopleâs eyes. But Ji Mengran caused such trouble today, although she gained no benefits, this event could not be considered small. It is still not a good thing to have displayed.â
Mo Jingshenâs eyes were dark, watching her. âGrandfather Mo would never let you suffer any loss in the Mo family. There will definitely be someone who canât sleep tonight, but the person will never be you.â
In an instant, Ji Nuan appeared much more reassured. She pursed her lips. âThe incident today must have angered my father terribly. The flesh on the palm and the back of the hand are both your own flesh. Both sides are his daughter.â
Mo Jingshenâs tone was low and heavy, and as indifferent as ever. âDid you think that before this he didnât find Ji Mengranâs actions strange? He only chose not to mention it because of their father-daughter relationship. He was also forced to move by todayâs situation because of his own second daughter. You did nothing wrong; thereâs no need to mind it.â
âOh.â
Ji Nuan raised her hands toward the loose towel she had tied over her head, supporting the towel that was about to fall off and using it to rub against her wet hair. She had a dazed expression for a moment before asking, âWhat about you? If I had fallen for her scheme today and lost my face, what would you have done?â
Mo Jingshen lowered his eyes to look at the little woman who had just showered. Her eyes were still slightly moist. He reached out to pinch her chin.
âThere is still a Shen Heru in front of you. I let her off today because I took the Sheng and Ji familyâs face into consideration. However, if she really dares to push you into an ugly corner, I donât mind using the son she has broken off relations with to threaten her. Weâll see if fighting with you is more important or the life and future of her son.â
The manâs voice was low and indifferent, but Ji Nuanâs heart felt full and steady.
This is why itâs important to have a good husband...
She fully understood that Mo Jingshen would only do one thingâto give Ji Nuan a sense of security that no one else could replace.
Regardless of the time, he would always help her solve every problem. Even if she were to fall for someoneâs scheme, he would not allow her to lose.
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The next day, to combine the two small property companies into one, Ji Nuan was settling the finances and various other issues. She was so busy that she even forgot to eat.
The time was already past ten at night. Mo Jingshen had yet to return home. Ji Nuan stretched her waist lazily, picking up the phone to check the time only to realize that there were two missed calls from Xia Tian.
She had been working previously and had a two-hour-long video conference with people at the office. Her phone had been switched on to silent mode.
Ji Nuan directly called Xia Tian back. The call quickly connected.
Xia Tianâs voice was extremely warm. âNuan Nuan, did your husband tie you to the bed? Does he finally bear to let you check your phone?â
Ji Nuan pursed her lips. âMo Jingshen most likely has a lot of work tonight. He isnât home yet.â
âHe isnât home? Then why did you take so long to call back? I thought that you and Mo Jingshen would be busy chopping up wood and lighting up the fire every night, using all the different positions at least once.â
Ji Nuan turned to sit by the bed, picking up a pillow to hold in her arms. âCan your brain focus less on these things? Youâre an unmarried girl, but your mind is even more lecherous than mine.
Xia Tian giggled, sitting on the bed as she took a bite of watermelon.
During this period, Ji Nuan did not go to the hospital. She asked, as though testing, âRecently youâve been so quiet. You barely called me. Is there someone accompanying you?â
Xia Tian stuffed her mouth full of watermelon. Her voice was slightly unclear. âHow did you know?â
Ji Nuanâs heart fell. âThe man who knocked you down previously, is he chasing you?â
â...â Xia Tianâs mouthful of watermelon almost went down the wrong way. She coughed several times before scolding in a hoarse voice, âDarn, can you see the future? I havenât seen you in a few days, and youâve already become half a goddess?â
Ji Nuanâs expression became cold.
She was very familiar with Xia Tianâs half-concealing, half-embarrassed tone.
Everything was as she expected.
Itâs only been a short period since she visited her, yet this bastard still squeezed himself in!
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The next morning, before it was even 7:00 a.m., Ji Nuan directly drove to the hospital.
Walking out of the elevator, before even arriving in front of the hospital door, she saw Xia Tian being supported back from the bathroom by a tall and thin man.
Xia Tian raised her head and discovered Ji Nuan. Her expression filled with surprised immediately. âNuan Nuan?â
Ji Nuan did not say a single word. Her cold gaze flitted across the manâs face before she pushed open the door and walked in.
Only when Xia Tian was supported into the room and sat on the bed did the tall man turn to look at Ji Nuan. He stretched his hand out, wearing a polite expression. âAre you Ji Nuan, the good friend Tian Tian often mentions? Hello, nice to meet you. Iâm Li Mingen, I am...â
Ji Nuan appeared as though she heard nothing. She sat on the sofa on one side of the room, looking expressionless. Her entire person was displaying a never seen before coldness.