Chapter 621: Not Wanting to Wait a Moment Longer
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Was it alright to be looking at Gu Qingcheng so openly?
Lin Nuan was hesitating over whether she should turn her gaze away when Gu Qingcheng coincidentally raised his head to look in her direction as well.
Gu Qingcheng was considered an eye-catching man. His handsome and cool features that were filled with aloofness and self-restraint were especially attractive to young ladies.
Lin Nuan held her breath and saw that Gu Qingcheng didn’t turn his gaze from her.
The young lady was still chattering in a soft voice by Lin Nuan’s ears about how handsome Gu Qingcheng was. She was showing the same reaction that any other young lady would.
Lin Nuan secretly heaved a sigh of relief. Glancing over and softly chatting should be how ordinary young ladies reacted…
Lin Nuan wore a black, short knee-length dress with puffy hems and black high heels, bringing contrast to how fair, long, and slender her legs were.
She wore a black leather jacket over it, and her waist-length long hair draped down like a waterfall, making her palm-sized face appear even fairer and more tender. Her black gemstone-like eyes, which contrasted against the white parts, could catch one’s eyes without having to do anything.
All ordinary men would probably take a few more looks at such a beautiful lady.
Their gazes met, and the expression in Gu Qingcheng’s eyes let Lin Nuan felt at ease.
She clutched her handbag tightly and walked with an upright posture, appearing like she was trying to use her beauty to attract Gu Qingcheng’s attention.
Even when Lin Nuan and Gu Qingcheng passed each other, their gazes were still stuck to one another…
The short-haired lady kept on turning back, and she pulled at Lin Nuan’s arm, mumbling softly, “That man is still looking at you! He’s really such an attractive man! I wonder if he would dare come up to you and ask for your number!”
Gu Qingcheng’s gaze almost followed Lin Nuan through the entire phase, looking openly to see if there was anyone following Lin Nuan.
“What are you looking at?”
A pair of slender arms wrapped around Gu Qingcheng’s neck and clean and fair hands turned his face back…
Gu Qingcheng turned and saw the beautiful lady who was wearing the coat, cap and mask that Lin Nuan had worn. She acted very intimately with Gu Qingcheng.
Gu Qingcheng’s lips curled up, and his hand wrapped around the lady’s slender waist as he headed for the elevator.
The few people in the hall who were wearing various expressions followed after him.
…
The short-haired lady put out her hand and called for a taxi once they left the hotel.
In the car, the young lady turned to take a glance before removing her coat and saying, “There’s no one following us!”
Lin Nuan was stunned and subconsciously looked at the driver, feeling uneasy.
“He’s one of us!” The young lady smiled and said to Lin Nuan, “Mr. Gu told us to send you to the apartment. Everything has been prepared for you there!”
The young lady then handed the red handbag to Lin Nuan. “There’s a phone and some cash inside. We’ll be in the vicinity, protecting you!”
Lin Nuan wanted to ask who they were, but when the words reached her mouth, she swallowed them back and only nodded.
These people looked like they were Gu Qingcheng’s subordinates, and Lin Nuan could tell that they were very skilled. When the short-haired young lady put out her hand to pull her earlier, Lin Nuan could clearly feel the calluses formed from friction when using a gun.
These people who worked for Gu Qingcheng were all skilled actors and would definitely be able to win Oscars! Their acting was even better than professional actors!
The young lady was a little surprised. When she saw how weak and lost Lin Nuan appeared to be earlier, she thought that Lin Nuan would ask a lot of questions. She hadn’t expected that Lin Nuan would nod her head so calmly.
As for the relationship between Lin Nuan and Gu Qingcheng, it was something that they, as subordinates, shouldn’t be trying to guess…
Since Gu Qingcheng said that Lin Nuan was someone very important, then it must be so. They would protect her well.
Lin Nuan looked at the red bag, feeling very uneasy. Fu Huai’an said that the dangerous business was handled by Gu Qingcheng. Did that mean that these people also worked for Fu Huai’an?
Were they all killers?
Lin Nuan’s mind was in a mess, and she couldn’t help but feel scared.
To Lin Nuan, people like them only appeared in television and novels. Coming into close contact with them made her feel uneasy, giving her the feeling that her life was in danger and that she was leading the life of a fugitive.
It was really terrible…
After all, Lin Nuan didn’t have superb skills, nor was she capable of protecting herself if trouble popped up! Furthermore, she wasn’t the type of person who was especially adventurous or liked to look for excitement!
Such an unknown world, which was filled with life and death, was unfamiliar to a person like her who was slow to warm up to things. It was horrifying!
It wasn’t like how she had gone to Iraq in 2016 to look for Wen Moshen!
Back then, Lin Nuan felt that the entire world had become meaningless, and despair was the greatest sorrow. Those who were unafraid of danger had nothing to fear.
But right now, Lin Nuan had Fu Huai’an and Tuan Tuan, as well as her good friends Bai Xiaonian and Song Yao!
She also couldn’t bear to part with her family in the Lin family!
Lin Nuan, being a person who was filled with weaknesses, had poor compatibility with Fu Huai’an’s other world.
Without Fu Huai’an by her side, Lin Nuan felt extremely anxious and at a loss.
When the short-haired young lady saw Lin Nuan resting against the seat with her eyes closed, she didn’t disturb her.
It wasn’t until they reached the apartment that she said to Lin Nuan, “Third floor, 0308. The level is lower, and even if you encounter an ambush, it’ll be easier to escape.”
The young lady was afraid that Lin Nuan was inexperienced and reminded her out of goodwill. However, her words made Lin Nuan feel increasingly uneasy, fearing that danger would appear at any moment.
…
Lin Nuan went upstairs with the key and opened the door. The sensor lights at the entryway lit up.
The apartment wasn’t big, but it was clean and tidy and had everything one would need.
After closing the door, Lin Nuan changed into slippers, but she was unable to rest at ease. She looked outside through the peephole and then walked to the window and looked downstairs.
The taxi that had brought her there earlier was parked downstairs, making Lin Nuan feel a little more at ease.
The sun was already setting, and the warm orange light shone in from the westward windows, covering the entire living room in a warm orange color that would make one feel at ease.
The flaming clouds in the sky when Lin Nuan looked out of the massive westward windows appeared very brilliant. They were like a colorful canvas for the towering buildings in the distance.
It was supposed to be a warming, colorful, and beautiful scene, but Lin Nuan’s heart was heavy.
After entering the apartment, Lin Nuan placed the keys on the coffee table and checked the environment briefly. She then hugged a cushion and sat on the one-seater sofa that was facing the door, staring at it, calculating the time when Fu Huai’an would arrive.
Lin Nuan didn’t wish to stay overseas a moment longer. She wanted to return to their home country.
She had the feeling that she would only be safe if she were back in their country.
The light from the setting sun moved from the sofa to the walls, becoming increasingly dark until night descended. Darkness encompassed the entire apartment, and only the lights from the bustling night scene outside provided a tiny light source for the apartment.
Lin Nuan unknowingly dozed off while leaning against the sofa, hugging onto the cushion tightly.
She didn’t sleep well, and her brows were tightly furrowed. It was as if the slightest movement could wake her up.
Suddenly, two fighting wild cats outside the window jumped up to the apartment’s balcony via the pipes in succession, letting out intense meows. Lin Nuan was shocked awake and turned to look toward the windows…
Chapter 622: Had to Be Powerful
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Outside the windows, two wild cats were arching their backs, revealing their teeth at each other, as if they were about to launch an attack at any moment.
Suddenly woken up, Lin Nuan’s heart was beating particularly fast. Her head was throbbing along with her heart, and a fiery sensation in her throat was making her feel terrible.
Lin Nuan’s legs, which were curled up on the one-seater sofa, had gone numb, and her neck also felt so stiff that it ached…
She felt for her slippers on the ground, wanting to go to the kitchen for some water, but the room was pitch-black and quiet. Lin Nuan felt it was a little sinister as her toes touched the slippers. She retracted her legs, covering them and her feet with her skirt, attempting to make her legs feel warmer.
In the darkness, Lin Nuan couldn’t clearly see the time on the clock on the wall, so she could only stare fixedly at the door.
Her head increasingly painful and dizzy, Lin Nuan could take it no more; she slanted her head sideways to lean on the sofa, thinking she would just snooze for a short while before waking up to wait for Fu Huai’an. But she ended up falling asleep.
The door to the apartment quietly opened, and a tall and broad figure walked in…
As the door opened, the bright lights from the corridor entered the room and shone upon Lin Nuan’s slippers while she was curled up asleep on the sofa.
Fu Huai’an was wearing a black sweater with a high collar and a black cashmere coat as he arrived at the door, exuding an air of nobility and maturity. His cold and handsome features appeared thin due to an inability to rest these past few days. Red blood vessels were visible in his deep and sharp eyes, and he looked worn out by the journey.
Upon seeing Lin Nuan’s exquisite and petite features… upon seeing her safe and sound before his eyes, quietly sleeping on the sofa, the chilliness in Fu Huai’an’s eyes was dissipated by gentleness, his reddened eyes a little swollen now.
He closed the door and removed his coat, casually placing it on the back of the sofa. The little woman curled up on the sofa stirred, her eyelashes that resembled butterflies spreading their wings fluttered, seeming as if she was about to wake up. But ultimately, she couldn’t beat her fatigue and fell back asleep.
Fu Huai’an propped himself up with both hands on the sofa as he bent over to plant a kiss between Lin Nuan’s eyebrows.
He closed his eyes, feeling a mild pain after his heart was put to ease. All this time, when she was taken away by Li Muyang, she should have been petrified, right?
He sat down close to Lin Nuan and hugged her, his large hand grabbing her revealed ankle. The fair and tender foot felt cold; under Fu Huai’an’s warm and large hand, Lin Nuan, who was sound asleep, vaguely felt a temperature spread through her entire body.
Fu Huai’an carefully let Lin Nuan lean against his chest, then kissed her long hair repeatedly, as if he was extremely lucky to have recovered a lost treasure. He greedily sniffed the familiar scent and fragrance from her hair.
With the source of warmth edging closer, Lin Nuan, who felt cold throughout, subconsciously buried her head into Fu Huai’an’s chest, her nostrils filled with the familiar and reassuring masculine scent of a mature man. Her nerves gradually eased while she was asleep, and her brows unfurrowed.
Before seeing Lin Nuan, Fu Huai’an was highly tense, his brain constantly repeating the thought of what he would do if something were to happen to Lin Nuan!
Now that he saw Lin Nuan safe and sound, that worry eased, and he felt fear!
At this moment, his feelings were probably the same as Lin Nuan’s when she thought he had gotten into an accident in Dubai!
Fu Huai’an’s eyes felt stung and swollen. He thought that since You Nainai was following Lin Nuan, and since Lin Nuan was just by his side, he would certainly be able to protect Lin Nuan, but he still ended up letting her suffer.
Even though Lin Nuan had experienced Iraq, experienced war, the world that Fu Huai’an was once in was foreign to her. She would be scared, wouldn’t she?
The year before Fu Huai’an brought Tuan Tuan back from overseas, he had suffered a major injury and was unconscious for three months.
In a span of three months, Gu Qingcheng had taken over all of Fu Huai’an’s business as the representative of Mr. Moral.
Lu Jinnan said that this was a decision reached by Tang Zheng, Lu Jinnan, and Gu Qingcheng collectively while he was unconscious.
There was no need to talk about Lu Jinnan. Ever since he got out of prison, Fu Huai’an had never let him touch any dangerous business…
At that time, Fu Huai’an had arranged for Tang Zheng to escape from that mud pool and was in the midst of making arrangements for Gu Qingcheng. Because Gu Qingcheng helped Fu Huai’an with a majority of his business, too many people had seen Gu Qingcheng, so it was harder making arrangements for him.
The only person Fu Huai’an didn’t make plans and arrangements for was himself.
Fu Huai’an had known that it would be troublesome. Once someone was in… there weren’t many that had a good ending! Therefore, he didn’t have the intention to get out of it once he was in. He had his ambitions, powerful ambitions.
Furthermore, in order to protect Lu Jinnan, Tang Zheng, and Gu Qingcheng from harm, Fu Huai’an needed to be bound to that position forever; he had to be powerful…
So powerful that others wouldn’t be able to trace anything to Lu Jinnan and gang, so powerful that even if they managed to trace it to them, others would fear Fu Huai’an and not dare to lay a finger on them.
But when Fu Huai’an got into that accident, after talking, Gu Qingcheng, Lu Jinnan, and Tang Zheng decided to push out a person to take over Fu Huai’an’s position, because they knew very well the reason Fu Huai’an couldn’t extract himself from this!
They hoped Fu Huai’an could stay away from these dangers!
Gu Qingcheng smoked a pack of cigarettes, then took the liberty of standing before Fu Huai’an.
He said that he had always been tending to Fu Huai’an’s business, and there were plenty of people who knew him, so he was the most suitable candidate.
Since Gu Qingcheng completely became Mr. Moral’s representative, Fu Huai’an truly extracted himself from that bloody life. These past few years, he had lived peacefully, and the only thing that piqued Fu Huai’an’s interest was the Kaide Corporation…
All these years, Fu Huai’an invested his energy and career ambitions into the Kaide Corporation, aiming to make it one of the top corporations in the country.
Having lived in peace for too long, one could easily forget about danger.
Fu Huai’an recalled what Lu Jinnan had asked him before he left for America last minute—Lu Jinnan asked Fu Huai’an if he regretted saving Qin Zhe; if he hadn’t done so, Lin Nuan likely wouldn’t have suffered this time around.
Fu Huai’an was a person who had loyalty carved into his bones, so even if he had to choose again, Fu Huai’an would still save Qin Zhe!
But if he were to relive this incident, he would surely have protected Lin Nuan well and not been careless because she was right by his side, like he did this time.
Fu Huai’an blamed himself. He hugged Lin Nuan tightly, and only after a long while did he carry her into the bedroom horizontally.
Not sure which was the master bedroom, Fu Huai’an carried Lin Nuan into the study. Upon seeing that it didn’t seem quite right, he carried her out of the room and entered the master bedroom on the right-hand side.
On the plane, Fu Huai’an had taken a shower and shaved, trying his best not to look disheveled.
He thought that Lin Nuan would certainly cry running into his arms upon seeing him, but unexpectedly, Lin Nuan had fallen asleep in this little apartment.
Not turning on the lights, Fu Huai’an placed Lin Nuan on the large bed. Seeing Lin Nuan fidget a little in his arms, Fu Huai’an also laid on the bed as he hugged her. He pulled a blanket over with one hand and covered both of them with it.
Chapter 623: I Don’t Have Any Special Gifts
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Although he hadn’t spoken with Lin Nuan, Fu Huai’an could sense Lin Nuan’s nervousness. Her little hand was holding on tightly to her own coat, and even though she was asleep, she didn’t release that hold by even a little.
Lin Nuan was probably too tired. Otherwise, she would definitely have stayed up until he arrived.
Pulling this little woman into his embrace, Lin Nuan wasn’t the only one who felt a sense of stability—Fu Huai’an felt it too.
Fu Huai’an almost went crazy after losing Lin Nuan!
Fu Huai’an, who always had everything all worked out, never imagined that one day he too would be helpless and at a loss as to what to do.
Fu Huai’an closed his eyes, tightening his embrace of the thin woman in his arms.
Perhaps because Fu Huai’an was holding her too tightly, Lin Nuan, who was asleep, felt an uncomfortable sensation; her nostrils let out two soft sounds that indicated she felt terrible, and her body also lightly struggled.
Fu Huai’an released her a little, but he ultimately couldn’t hold himself back from pinning himself upon her body. After kissing Lin Nuan’s lips, his tongue attacked her gums. It was as if he had gone berserk.
Half-asleep, Lin Nuan, who was pinned down, felt out of breath, feeling as if she was experiencing two different worlds in a short period of time. Her shoulders felt so cold it made her shiver, whereas her body and stomach felt so hot it was suffocating!
She opened her eyes and vaguely saw a head of short black hair before her chest. Her nostrils were filled with the familiar masculine scent, and she couldn’t help circling her arms around the man’s head, her fingers running through his short and stiff hair as she let out a moan.
Sensing the two of them integrate intimately, Lin Nuan moaned out Fu Huai’an’s name, again and again…
…
The next morning, Lin Nuan couldn’t get up. She was running a temperature of 100°F. Fu Huai’an didn’t know if it was because he had tormented her too ferociously last night!
It wasn’t surprising though. After all, on such a cold day, Lin Nuan left the hotel wearing so little and was in a constant state of fear and trepidation. Also, she fell asleep on the sofa just like that without a shawl or blanket over her!
The minute Fu Huai’an came, she finally became warm, but he then took off Lin Nuan’s clothes and fooled around with her.
Fu Huai’an asked Little Lu to buy some medicine…
Half-asleep, Lin Nuan was in a daze as she leaned against Fu Huai’an’s chest, letting him feed her medicine and water.
The medicine tablet was too large, so it got stuck in Lin Nuan’s throat. She slumped by the side of the bed and vomited, causing a great mess.
Yesterday, Lin Nuan didn’t eat anything else after breakfast, not even a sip of warm water. She even vomited out gastric juices and bile; she felt so terrible that her petite face was flushed red, tears running down her cheeks constantly.
Fu Huai’an patted Lin Nuan’s back gently, frowning. “Go to the hospital!”
Lin Nuan shook her head. “I’ll be fine after I take some medicine!”
After rinsing her mouth, Fu Huai’an didn’t let Lin Nuan take medicine again. “Eat a little something first! It’s bad for you to take medicine on an empty stomach…”
“En!” Lin Nuan nodded.
Actually, Lin Nuan’s condition wasn’t so serious that she couldn’t even walk, but she was still nestled in Fu Huai’an’s arms as if she had no bones, allowing him to carry her to the restaurant.
Lin Nuan felt a sense of security when with Fu Huai’an, so she started feeling less tense.
Perhaps because of her fever, Lin Nuan’s petite and fair face was flushed, which was a pretty sight to look at.
Lin Nuan couldn’t taste anything in her mouth; everything tasted like chewing a candle to her. She only felt that her breath was scalding and that she was sleepy; apart from that, she was fine.
“What about Xiaonian? Has Lu Jinnan sent her back to the country?” Lin Nuan asked.
“En, Lu Jinnan took Bai Xiaonian back to the country. I asked You Nainai to follow them back. I’ll get her to follow you around when back in the country!” Fu Huai’an replied.
Lin Nuan nodded. She lowered her head and took a sip of the porridge, speaking up only after giving the matter some thought…
“Huai’an, let’s return home!”
Lin Nuan held a spoon in her hand as she looked up at Fu Huai’an and said, “Danger lurks everywhere overseas, and I constantly feel anxious!”
Fu Huai’an nodded. “Okay! We’ll go home once your fever subsides!”
Lin Nuan had many other questions for Fu Huai’an. After finishing her porridge, Fu Huai’an fed her medicine once again. This time around, Lin Nuan bit the tablet in two before swallowing it down with water.
“This medicine will cause drowsiness, so I’ll carry you to the bedroom to sleep for a while. When you wake up, we can set off for home at any time!” Fu Huai’an grabbed Lin Nuan’s petite hand and smiled.
“Lie on the bed and chat with me!”
Fu Huai’an nodded.
On the large bed, Lin Nuan sat leaning against Fu Huai’an, her back pressed against Fu Huai’an’s firm and muscular chest. She felt a lot more stable being enveloped by warmth like that.
“Li Muyang told me some things about you, and I want to know if what he said was true!”
Fu Huai’an’s arms tightened around Lin Nuan, and he kissed her long hair. “Okay, I’ll speak without reservation!”
“Li Muyang said that you have another name, Mr. Moral…”
“Okay…”
When Fu Huai’an replied, Lin Nuan’s back could feel the vibration in Fu Huai’an’s chest.
Lin Nuan tightened her grip on the blanket. She didn’t express what she thought and merely asked, “You’re the boss behind Gu Qingcheng?”
Not intending to hide anything from Lin Nuan, Fu Huai’an held her tight and said, “Right…”
Back in those days, Fu Huai’an didn’t have power or influence. He wasn’t like Xie Jingqiu, who could rely on the Xie family. Although the Fu family was long established as well, Fu Huai’an couldn’t use them for himself. In order to stand at the peak of the world of money and power, he had no choice but to take risks!
After working as a lawyer for so long, Fu Huai’an had a hold of scandals from many influential figures from the military and political world, so it was more convenient for him to deal with army ammunition and weaponry than others.
Was Fu Huai’an’s ability to manipulate Wall Street truly due to his talents?
No… without money as a backing, even if he was talented, it wouldn’t be so easy to manipulate Wall Street!
It wasn’t just China, even those successful entrepreneurs in America were the same. They dressed in glamorous suits and spoke with reporters and show hosts in front of cameras about how they made, either humbly or proudly, but which tycoon truly relied solely on their talents?
Money and power were the only absolute principles in this world.
How many once-righteous people had betrayed their morals for money?
Even if one weren’t a politician in a high position in the country, so long as they had money, they could buy all the outcomes that they desired, and even decide on a war.
Lin Nuan didn’t say a word. Only after a long while did she speak in a gentle and calm voice, saying, “When I was with you, I never imagined you used to lead such a life!”
“Afraid?” Fu Huai’an asked in a low voice.
Lin Nuan nodded. “I’m afraid! Because this is a completely foreign world to me, like… like shooting a movie!”
When Lin Nuan said the three words, “shooting a movie,” she didn’t appear agitated, and neither did she find it thrilling like a young lady.
Even though she could hold herself back, Fu Huai’an could hear the panic in Lin Nuan’s voice.
“Huai’an, this isn’t a movie. I don’t have any special gifts, and neither do I have martial art talent. I’m but a very ordinary woman, with no ability to protect myself at all! If I run into a situation like this again, I can only surrender myself, so I’m afraid! I feel like there’s a knife hanging by a silk thread above my head, which could lower down to claim my life at any moment!”
Chapter 624: Lin Nuan Was Even More Afraid!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
The Lin Nuan that went to Iraq wasn’t afraid of death! But the present Lin Nuan was afraid…
Especially after going through this incident, Lin Nuan was even more afraid!
Because Fu Huai’an made her heart come to life, let her experience the wonderful aspects of this world, experience what it felt like to miss someone, experience…
“I have you and Tuan Tuan! And friends! And that birth mother that will never love me, as well as those relatives from the Lin family whom I will never be in touch with again in the future!”
Fu Huai’an didn’t say anything. He closed his eyes and held Lin Nuan tight, cocking his head to kiss deeply upon her long hair.
Lin Nuan lowered her gaze, her throat bobbing slightly, a little choked. “I don’t want to die, I want to stay alive! I want to listen to you speak those shameless words of romance in my ears. I want to make love with you and give birth to a child that belongs to the two of us. I want to accompany Tuan Tuan and our child as they grow up. And I want to grow old with you until our hair turns white!”
“En, I know! All of that will come true!” Fu Huai’an spoke softly in Lin Nuan’s ear.
Lin Nuan made up her mind, finally saying, “If I say that I hope you’ll stop doing all of this and lead a peaceful life with us, are you willing?”
“I’ve already handed this part of the business to Qingcheng…” Fu Huai’an pondered a moment before asking Lin Nuan, “How is this different from not being a part of it at all to you?”
Lin Nuan lowered her gaze, her eyes reddened. She gently pinched Fu Huai’an’s long fingers.
Lin Nuan couldn’t describe what the difference was…
She only felt that Fu Huai’an was in a dangerous position.
“Could Gu Qingcheng not do this too?” Lin Nuan asked.
“Xiao Nuan, I don’t wish to deceive you. Once you’re in this business, it’s very hard to extract yourself from it! Qingcheng being around is why we can be safe.” Fu Huai’an held Lin Nuan tight. “Have my words… made you more afraid?”
Not hiding her feelings from Fu Huai’an, Lin Nuan nodded.
After calming down, it wasn’t that Lin Nuan couldn’t understand; once Fu Huai’an and gang lost all their influence, they would be at the mercy of others.
Feeling cold, Lin Nuan squirmed forcefully into Fu Huai’an, resting her head on Fu Huai’an’s firm arm. Her eyelashes fluttered lightly, her swollen eyes blurred by mist.
After a long while, she said, “Let’s go back home! Let’s never leave the country again, shall we?”
Lin Nuan only felt safe in her home country!
Once they were back, their lives would likely go back to normal…
Fu Huai’an had the same intention.
He didn’t tell Lin Nuan that it was possible that his identity would be exposed. Fu Huai’an didn’t intend to let Lin Nuan know about what happened in Venice after she was taken away by Li Muyang.
That way, once they were back home, Lin Nuan wouldn’t be as afraid and fearful as she was now…
Even if it was just to put up a show that everything was fine, Fu Huai’an would provide Lin Nuan with a safe and stable environment.
“Okay!” Fu Huai’an lowered his head, his cold and tough side pressed against the top of Lin Nuan’s head.
“Shall we leave right now?”
Lin Nuan didn’t want to stay an extra second overseas!
“Okay!”
Fu Huai’an agreed to everything Lin Nuan said, so long as her heart could be put at ease.
Little Lu bought thick clothing that fit the season for Lin Nuan. After she changed clothes, Fu Huai’an held her little hand, and they set off for the airport.
Gu Qingcheng and Fu Huai’an spoke on the phone. Since Gu Qingcheng was already in America, there was no reason for him not to meet up with Fu Huai’an, whom he frequently met up with back in China.
So, when Fu Huai’an walked hand-in-hand downstairs with Lin Nuan, Gu Qingcheng was already waiting for the two of them by the sedan, planning to send them to the airport.
Naturally, Little Lu was the one driving. Gu Qingcheng sat in the passenger seat, while Fu Huai’an sat with Lin Nuan in the backseat, an arm around her.
“Team A captured Mu Dan alive. He already said that he thought you were the person backing me, so he wanted to abduct Lin Nuan to test it out, and his greater motive was to bargain with me in business. I have implicated you guys this time! Sorry!”
Gu Qingcheng didn’t know that Fu Huai’an had come clean with Lin Nuan. He was trying to tell Fu Huai’an that Mu Dan was already captured, and he was also trying to cover for Fu Huai’an. In order to not scare Lin Nuan, he took all responsibility.
But what he said about Mu Dan’s capture and the latter abducting Lin Nuan to test them was indeed true. He wanted to make use of Fu Huai’an’s identity as Mr. Moral to bargain with Gu Qingcheng!
But Mu Dan hadn’t foreseen that after his men failed the task, he would be implicated…
Furthermore, he certainly didn’t anticipate that Gu Qingcheng’s men would be so capable as to capture him alive.
“Qingcheng, Xiao Nuan already knows everything,” Fu Huai’an said, his voice faint.
Gu Qingcheng saw Lin Nuan’s pale complexion through the rearview mirror and pursed his lips.
“It’s my negligence this time!” Gu Qingcheng said, “There won’t be a next time!”
“I was the one who insisted on saving Qin Zhe, so this has nothing to do with you!”
Gu Qingcheng looked ahead. “When saving Qin Zhe, if it weren’t for me, who couldn’t bear for Team B to suffer injuries or casualties and insisted on negotiating, you guys wouldn’t have been placed in danger.”
“It’s the same! After coming in contact with Qin Zhe in Dubai, I was the one who insisted on sending Qin Zhe away. Even if Team B was sent to rescue him, similarly, they would end up suspecting me! It was unavoidable…”
Through this conversation between Gu Qingcheng and Fu Huai’an, Lin Nuan could tell that they were being targeted because Fu Huai’an saved Qin Zhe.
Looking at the scenery in reverse outside the windows, Lin Nuan laughed bitterly in her heart. Why did she insist on choosing Dubai back then…
Perhaps she shouldn’t be thinking this way. Lin Nuan understood Fu Huai’an’s desire to save Qin Zhe!
Putting herself in his shoes, if it were Bai Xiaonian… Lin Nuan would also give up her life to save her.
But Lin Nuan couldn’t help thinking that it would have been better if they had gone to Venice and then to Dubai. So long as they managed to avoid Qin Zhe, all of the subsequent events wouldn’t have occurred!
The feverish Lin Nuan returned to her home country via plane. You Nainai came to fetch her and sent Fu Huai’an and Lin Nuan to the hospital directly.
Once they landed in their country, Lin Nuan’s high strung nerves soothed completely, and her fever hit 104°F in an instant.
Despite that, Lin Nuan felt more stability in her heart.
She stepped on the soil of her motherland and breathed in the air. This was the smell of safety.
Leaning against the hospital bed and watching the intravenous fluids drip down, a faint smile finally appeared in Lin Nuan’s eyes.
“I’m finally back…” Lin Nuan sighed, her brows unfurrowed.
Each of those days lived in trepidation overseas seemed like a year to Lin Nuan.
Little Lu went to buy Lin Nuan bird’s nest porridge, while You Nainai sat on the sofa frowning. This time… Lin Nuan had gone missing in the hands of You Nainai, so she felt guilty.
Little Lu came in with the bird’s nest porridge and some light snacks. Lin Nuan’s appetite had recovered, and she wanted to prop herself up and straighten her body, but Fu Huai’an beat her to it and helped support her, cushioning her back with a pillow.
Lin Nuan smiled lightly at Fu Huai’an. “I’m a little hungry.”
After setting her coffee and sandwich on the coffee table, Little Lu smiled at You Nainai. “Eat something too!”
After getting along with You Nainai in Venice for those few days, Little Lu was clear about You Nainai’s taste, so he bought her some food on the way.
Chapter 625: You Really Had a Place in Fu Huai’an’s Heart!
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You Nainai had a cold nature to begin with, so she simply nodded at Little Lu without much emotion to express her thanks.
Little Lu didn’t mind. He smiled at You Nainai and said half-jokingly, “You’re welcome!”
You Nainai was a little embarrassed by Little Lu’s words, so she added, “Thanks!”
Lin Nuan only finished half of her bird’s nest porridge when Lu Jinnan came pushing Bai Xiaonian in…
When Bai Xiaonian saw that Lin Nuan was safe and sound and merely had a fever and an IV injected, her heart was put at ease. Her eyes were reddened, but to prevent Lin Nuan from worrying, Bai Xiaonian smiled and joked with her, saying that Lin Nuan’s experience was almost eventful enough to be made into a movie!
Halfway through, Fu Huai’an and Lu Jinnan went out for a smoke. When they did, Bai Xiaonian nudged Lin Nuan’s arm and smiled. “When you were abducted, your Fu Huai’an totally acted like a domineering president! After getting on a speedboat with his men, he started chasing the helicopter! The scene almost made my eyes pop out!”
Fu Huai’an didn’t tell Lin Nuan about this matter, so she appeared surprised.
“Later, Fu Huai’an didn’t return to the hotel. Perhaps he spent the night looking for you and didn’t sleep. Only after Lu Jinnan brought Nainai and me back to the country did I find out that Fu Huai’an had found you!” Bai Xiaonian gripped Lin Nuan’s petite hand tightly. “I can tell that you really have a place in Fu Huai’an’s heart!”
Bai Xiaonian had no words to describe the Fu Huai’an at that time. That feeling… it felt as if Fu Huai’an would kill everyone if something happened to Lin Nuan.
Such a Fu Huai’an was completely different from the Fu Huai’an that Bai Xiaonian usually saw!
Mr. Fu, Fu Huai’an of Haicheng, was mature and steady, elegant, and exuded a noble air! He was rich and gentlemanly, the ideal partner of women in Haicheng!
Regardless of magazine interviews or news appearances, whenever Fu Huai’an appeared, he was smartly dressed, and his intimidating aura made it clear he belonged to the upper class.
However, the Fu Huai’an of that day was so dark it made one’s heart shiver at the mere sight of him.
In this lifetime, Bai Xiaonian wouldn’t be able to forget the Fu Huai’an addressed as “sir” in front of the hotel that day.
After that, Bai Xiaonian suddenly had some understanding of why You Nainai was so terrified of Fu Huai’an.
She turned her head around to look at You Nainai, who had spaced out while staring at Lin Nuan. She said, “Nainai, are you so terrified of Fu Huai’an because his aura was especially scary in the past, unlike now?”
You Nainai’s brows knitted as she lowered her gaze and recalled the past. “In the past, Sir Fu was especially strict, and I was especially afraid of Sir Fu. Perhaps it’s a habit. In the past, in the troops, there wasn’t a single person who wasn’t afraid of Sir Fu.”
They said that Fu Huai’an was a devil instructor, but no one dared to have any grievances about this devil instructor. He always had a way to fix someone, such that they couldn’t cry despite yearning to do so.
Not exaggerating at all, when they were in the troops, once Fu Huai’an coughed, his army would tremble three times.
“Sir Fu always exuded a sense of power and authority in front of us. It has become my instinct to be afraid of him! I can’t help it… I don’t think I’ll be able to change this!” You Nainai smiled.
It wasn’t clear what You Nainai was thinking, but there was a smile in her eyes now. Bai Xiaonian slapped herself on her chest and said, “Luckily, our Nuan Nuan wasn’t Fu Huai’an’s soldier, else you two would certainly not be able to date and fall in love! How could that happen if you’re like a rat that saw a cat in front of Fu Huai’an?”
Bai Xiaonian’s words made You Nainai recall that once upon a time, once upon a time… You Nainai was also terrified of Tang Zheng. But she grew out of that fear later on.
Perhaps a few years back, You Nainai wouldn’t have even dared to imagine that one day she’d beat Tang Zheng to a state that his nose was nearly broken.
“Young lady, the way you’re looking bashful with a hint of lust, are you thinking of Tang Zheng?” Bai Xiaonian exposed You Nainai without mercy.
The young lady You Nainai, who was exposed, turned even redder. She raised her coffee cup and took a sip, denying it, “Why would I be thinking of him?”
Bai Xiaonian raised an eyebrow and shook her head, a helpless look on her face. “Deny it if you want, but why are you looking so nervous?”
The television that was turned on was playing Haicheng TV Station’s program. Bai Xiaonian’s mouth twitched, and she said in a cold voice as she thought of Chu Xun, “I wonder how disappointed Haicheng TV Station’s Chu Xun, President Chu, would be if she knew that you were back!”
Lin Nuan looked at Bai Xiaonian and heard her say, “When you were in Venice, after knowing that you were abducted, Su Manman was especially anxious. Even I could tell that Su Manman was genuinely worried about you! That Chu Xun… hur hur, she had the words ‘I’m very happy’ carved on her face! The more I think about it, the more disgusted I get!”
Lin Nuan didn’t press for details regarding Chu Xun, as when it came to unimportant people, Lin Nuan didn’t wish to expend mental energy.
Auntie Li found her way to the ward, and the minute she saw Lin Nuan, she called out, “Madam!”
Auntie Li received news that Lin Nuan started running a high fever overseas and wanted to return to the country, and in the end, the minute she got off the plane, she was taken to the hospital.
Seeing as there was still time before picking up Tuan Tuan, Auntie Li cooked some porridge, cut up and packed some fruit, and asked Uncle Hu to send her to the hospital.
Auntie Li was incredibly worried on the way there, but after seeing that Lin Nuan’s mental condition appeared good despite her pale face and the fact that she had an IV injected, Auntie Li’s heart was put at ease.
Knowing that Bai Xiaonian was Lin Nuan’s friend, Auntie Li said hello to her, then nodded at You Nainai before entering.
“I heard that you and sir headed straight for the hospital after getting off the plane. That gave me a scare!” Auntie Li set down the thermos and fruit container on the bedside table, and then she proceeded to pour Lin Nuan porridge.
“Auntie Li, I just finished some porridge!” Lin Nuan turned her head and smiled at Auntie Li. As if concerned that Auntie Li would be disappointed at having busied herself for nothing, her gaze landed upon the glass container of cut fruits, and she said, “I don’t have much of a taste in my mouth and was just craving some fruit.”
Auntie Li hurriedly nodded, opening the fruit container and setting it up for Lin Nuan. She then handed both Bai Xiaonian and You Nainai a container.
You Nainai stood up in a reserved manner and took it after thanking her.
Lin Nuan’s phone vibrated, and Auntie Li hurriedly handed the phone on the bedside table to Lin Nuan. The incoming caller was Fang Yan.
Lin Nuan put the call through. “Miss Fang…”
“I heard that you’ve returned to the country.” Fang Yan asked Lin Nuan, “Were you not accustomed to the climate overseas? I heard that you came back with a fever!”
“En!” Lin Nuan smiled. “Every year, around this season, I catch the flu and develop a fever. It just happened to coincide with the trip this time around!”
“Okay then! Take a good rest and recuperate well. One week from now, you’re scheduled to do a publicity event for ‘The Exorcist’. If you’re fine by then, do attend it. If not, that’s fine as well, your health matters more!”
Fang Yan spoke as if it were a light matter, but Director Chen had reminded her to make sure and bring Lin Nuan!
There were many rumors that Lin Nuan was about to leave the industry and concentrate on her husband and rearing children at home.
Some people even spread rumors that Lin Nuan was already pregnant and was prepared to go home and focus on her upcoming birth…
Director Chen said that the best method to dispel the rumors was for Lin Nuan to make a personal appearance and explain things herself!
Director Chen was very fond of Lin Nuan. He felt that she was very teachable and wanted to give her opportunities!
Chapter 626: How Frightened Would They Be
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Moreover, Shu Xin had been pleading with Director Chen, wanting to see Lin Nuan again; she hoped that Lin Nuan would attend the publicity event for the movie this time around.
“En! Okay! I’ll do my best to attend!” Lin Nuan then simply asked about the agency.
Fang Yan joked that even though there was a rich backer like Lin Nuan’s husband, they shouldn’t spend money in a wasteful way, so she was still discussing plans and strategies with Miss Xia.
Fang Yan and Miss Xia were ambitious people; since they wanted to make the agency a huge thing, they had to lay the foundation right and have proper regulations and systems in place. This was a tiring task.
“Miss Xia and I have chosen several locations suitable for setting up the agency that you can pick from once you’ve recovered! In the future, apart from the fact that I’m your agent, you’re our rich backer, so I’ve got to hold onto you well!” Fang Yan joked with Lin Nuan, a smile on her face.
Lin Nuan laughed. “Miss Fang, I won’t interfere with the management, you and Miss Xia can take care of it!”
“Okay!” Fang Yan wasn’t surprised. Fu Huai’an had previously mentioned to her that Lin Nuan likely wouldn’t want to meddle in the management of the company. “So long as you believe in me and Miss Xia!”
“I believe! In this industry, the people I trust the most… are Miss Fang and Miss Xia!”
Lin Nuan had never doubted Fang Yan’s capability.
Miss Xia resigned because Lin Nuan was removed from “A Sunday Date,” showing that she was a particularly righteous person. Lin Nuan and Miss Xia weren’t exactly sworn friends for life or death, so for Miss Xia to do this for her, one could see her character!
“Then I won’t disrupt you anymore, have a good rest! Let’s work well after you’re well!” Fang Yan said to Lin Nuan.
After ending the call, the ward bustled with life again…
Auntie Li raved about how obedient Tuan Tuan was when Lin Nuan wasn’t around, and Bai Xiaonian teased You Nainai, which resulted in laughter all around. Listening to them, Lin Nuan felt that she was back in the real world!
She felt like what happened in Dubai and Venice was a dream, a nightmare.
When Lin Nuan recalled those days overseas, she felt as if a lifetime had passed since then.
The sunshine, air, and people in her home country, the familiar mother tongue everywhere, and being surrounded by familiar people—there was nothing that made one feel more grounded…
Lin Nuan turned her head sideways to look at the vibrant sunshine outside the window. It was as if a gentle layer of golden sunshine was cast upon her fair and petite face. Her black and slightly wavy hair, which extended to her waist, casually fell over her shoulders. Her hair was tucked behind one ear, and together with her slender and beautiful neck, she appeared clean and pretty.
Fu Huai’an came in through the door. Gazing at Lin Nuan’s distinct and exquisite side profile and the gentleness in her eyes, his heart softened.
“Sir!” The sharp-eyed Auntie Li caught sight of Fu Huai’an and hurriedly got to her feet and called out to him, setting down the fruit in her hands.
Fu Huai’an nodded and walked to Lin Nuan’s bed. Watching as Lin Nuan smiled at him, he sat down by the side of the bed. “Stay in the hospital for observation tonight. I’ll be here to keep you company!”
“I feel that my fever has subsided!” Lin Nuan raised a hand to touch her forehead. “If my temperature’s alright, I’d like to go back. Tuan Tuan must be missing me!”
“Stop fooling around!” Bai Xiaonian sulked and said to Lin Nuan, “If the doctor wants to keep you in the hospital for observation overnight, there must be a reason! Your health matters most! Moreover… with your flu and fever now, what if you pass it on to Tuan Tuan?”
Lu Jinnan entered the room, followed by Tang Zheng…
Only just now, when they were outside discussing Kaide Corporation matters, did Tang Zheng find out that something had happened to Fu Huai’an and Lin Nuan overseas.
Originally, when Fu Huai’an was still overseas, the Kaide Corporation’s shares had been on the decline.
But somehow, someone leaked news that Fu Huai’an had returned to the country, and now many people were adopting a wait-and-see attitude. As such, Tang Zheng didn’t dare to make any particularly obvious movements.
Actually, one could figure out who leaked this piece of news simply by thinking with their toes!
There weren’t many people who knew that Fu Huai’an had returned home with Lin Nuan. Their own people certainly wouldn’t do something like this, so naturally, it must be Chu Xun!
Bai Xiaonian was also to blame.
In Venice, before Chu Xun made a last-minute decision to return home, she called Lu Jinnan and tried to sound him out. She said that if Lin Nuan wasn’t found yet, she had some connections in Venice that she could use…
Bai Xiaonian couldn’t stand the way Chu Xun was trying to get closer to Fu Huai’an by making use of this incident, so she snatched the phone from Lu Jinnan and told Chu Xun not to worry, that Lin Nuan had already been found. She let it slip that Lin Nuan was in America, that Fu Huai’an had already gone to fetch her, and that they were preparing to return to their home country!
She and Lu Jinnan were also returning home from Venice, so if Chu Xun still harbored hopes of getting closer to Fu Huai’an in Venice, she had done her calculations wrong…
Chu Xun had an enlightened expression on her face, and after bidding Lu Jinnan farewell, she left.
After that, news that Fu Huai’an had returned to the country was leaked. So, other than Chu Xun, who else could the culprit be?
Now the media was waiting for Fu Huai’an to end his vacation and return to the Kaide Corporation…
Everyone was waiting to see a good show as Fu Qingquan’s adopted son—the once successor of the Kaide Corporation—was put up against the ruthless current President of the Kaide Corporation, Fu Huai’an.
Some people even said that Fu Cheng’s return was why Fu Huai’an, who was on vacation overseas, could no longer sit still and frantically came back with his wife.
Lin Nuan, who severely lacked a sense of security, had just returned, and Fu Huai’an didn’t want to tire her out, so he sent away Bai Xiaonian, Lu Jinnan, Tang Zheng, and the rest. After tests revealed that Lin Nuan’s body temperature had gone down, Fu Huai’an talked with the doctor about taking Lin Nuan back home.
Lin Nuan wanted to go back, but she was afraid that she would pass the flu and fever to Tuan Tuan, so she hesitated.
“We can go to the Cloud Top Condominium…” Fu Huai’an was seated by the side of the bed, his forehead leaning against Lin Nuan’s.
Outside the door, You Nainai accidentally turned around and saw that Fu Huai’an and Lin Nuan seemed to be kissing, so she hurriedly turned her head around, her ears a little red…
You Nainai had never imagined that Fu Huai’an, who was a merciless and hardcore instructor when it came to training his soldiers, could be so gentle!
If those soldiers under Fu Huai’an saw this scene, how frightened would they be?
Recalling her younger days, among the four girls who had suffered many difficulties to be selected by the special forces, two of them had risked death because they were secretly in love with Fu Huai’an. But it was those two that were ultimately put back into the ordinary troops by Fu Huai’an.
There was another one who sacrificed in an actual war, leaving only You Nainai. She remembered that when the four of them entered the special forces, somebody had said that only someone who had the capability to stay in the special forces was good enough for their Fu Huai’an.
However, later, the only one left—You Nainai—was terrified of Fu Huai’an from the bottom of her heart, and she didn’t fall for Fu Huai’an. Instead, she ended up falling for Fu Huai’an’s friend, Tang Zheng.
You Nainai clenched her hands by her sides.
In her peripheral vision, she saw a tall and broad figure walking in her direction. She turned her head…
Tang Zheng was carrying two coffees in his hands as he walked over.
Chapter 627: She Really Wanted to Beat Him Up!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
You Nainai was speechless.
What a creepy coincidence. She had just thought of Tang Zheng, and here he was!
Tang Zheng walked to You Nainai and glanced into the ward. Seeing Lin Nuan and Fu Huai’an’s foreheads leaning against each other, Tang Zheng didn’t enter and interrupt them. He smiled at You Nainai and handed a coffee to her.
You Nainai’s brows furrowed, rejecting him solemnly, “Apologies, sir, I’m working right now and cannot accept your coffee!”
Tang Zheng nodded and didn’t insist, appearing indifferent as he carried the two coffees and sat in the seat opposite You Nainai, then casually set the coffees aside. He crossed his legs, obviously not intending to leave.
You Nainai was speechless.
Tang Zheng whipped out his phone and took a look, then retrieved a pack of cigarettes from his suit pocket and shook one out to bite at the corner of his lips.
She’d never seen someone as arrogant as Tang Zheng. This was a hospital, what’s more, the corridor outside a ward. How could he brazenly smoke here?
When Tang Zheng was about to light his cigarette with a lighter, You Nainai couldn’t hold herself back any longer, saying, “This is a hospital! How can you smoke here? What happened to being civic-minded?”
Removing his gaze from his phone, Tang Zheng looked at You Nainai, and a smile appeared on his cigarette-biting lips.
He gazed at You Nainai in a provocative manner with his dark eyes, and under her watchful eyes, he pressed on the lighter…
You Nainai was speechless.
She felt that Tang Zheng was itching for a beating!
What to do? She now felt like beating someone up again!
The flame flickered, making Tang Zheng’s handsome face appear dark one moment and bright the next.
After lighting up the cigarette, Tang Zheng sucked in a deep breath, then extended one long leg and stuffed the lighter into his trouser pocket. He then moved the cigarette from his lips and exhaled a white puff of smoke in You Nainai’s direction, his actions flippant.
You Nainai tried her best to tolerate him.
She tightened her fists by her sides and tried to treat Tang Zheng like air.
The little nurse who just came out from the ward opposite Lin Nuan’s saw the lit cigarette in Tang Zheng’s hand and couldn’t help but frown as she called out, “Excuse me, sir…”
The little nurse’s tone was a little harsh. Tang Zheng turned his head around…
The minute the little nurse saw Tang Zheng’s dashing face, she paused, and her tone softened in an instant. Her hands gripped the sides of a tray tightly, and her ears were a little red as she cleared her throat and said in a gentle voice, “Sir, this is a hospital, and smoking is prohibited!”
You Nainai opened her eyes wide at the soft-spoken little nurse who was talking to Tang Zheng, and there was a helpless expression on her face when she saw the way the little nurse was blushing…
The young lady then retrieved a piece of candy from her pocket and handed it to Tang Zheng. “If your smoking addiction comes up and you really want to smoke, why not just eat a sweet!”
You Nainai was speechless.
Hur hur, another young lady who was deceived by Tang Zheng’s appearance!
Tang Zheng smiled at the little nurse too. He reached out to take the piece of candy, and his slim and long finger accidentally grazed against the little nurse’s palm, causing the latter to retract her hand hurriedly, her face blushing furiously.
“Then… is there anywhere I can put out this cigarette?” Tang Zheng asked.
The little nurse hurriedly offered, “Give it to me! I’ll help you put it out!”
Tang Zheng nodded, flashing a gentlemanly and polite smile. “Thanks!”
The little nurse took the just-lit cigarette from Tang Zheng’s hand and heard Tang Zheng remind her to be careful because it was hot, which caused her ears to grow even redder. She left reluctantly, constantly turning her head back to look.
You Nainai rolled her eyes and watched as Tang Zheng unwrapped the candy and placed it in his mouth. He then continued to gaze at her.
What to do? She couldn’t hold back the urge to beat him up!
You Nainai tried her best not to look at Tang Zheng. When their gazes met by accident, Tang Zheng took the chance to begin teasing her, making You Nainai almost unable to stand still.
Why hadn’t she directly beat this fellow into a severely disabled person? If she had, he could lie in a hospital bed and properly exchange flirting glances with the little nurse instead of being an eyesore in her presence!
“En…” Tang Zheng narrowed his eyes. “Lychee-flavored candy!”
Upon hearing this, You Nainai’s ears turned so red that they looked like they were about to explode.
She glared at Tang Zheng ferociously, then saw him walk up to her…
This wasn’t a safe distance, it was too intimate and frivolous, but behind You Nainai was a wall, leaving her no space to retreat!
You Nainai’s muscles tensed up all over her body, and she warned Tang Zheng in a low voice, “Come any closer, and I’ll beat you up and make you severely disabled, believe it or not!”
Tang Zheng believed it!
He could already hear the sound of You Nainai’s joints clacking…
Tang Zheng retreated a step warily. You Nainai was a person who was true to her word, and if she said that she would beat someone up, she wouldn’t spare them on account of their past relationship.
Tang Zheng had already suffered once, and he didn’t wish to go through it a second time!
After landing in the hospital from You Nainai’s beating, Tang Zheng endured the brunt of Lu Jinnan’s endless ribbing. If he were to get beaten up again, Tang Zheng wouldn’t be able to raise his head before Lu Jinnan again in this lifetime.
“You Nainai, you’re the one who said, ‘In the future, when I eat lychee-flavored candy, I will recall… my first time with you!'”
“Shut up!” You Nainai lowered her voice and threatened Tang Zheng ferociously.
Tang Zheng relished eating the piece of candy. He stood right before You Nainai, almost forcing her to admire the way he was eating the candy.
The scent of the lychee-flavored candy could be vaguely detected by You Nainai in between Tang Zheng’s breaths.
Her heart was beating faster and faster, and You Nainai’s tolerance had nearly been maxed out—she really wanted to beat him up!
The door to the ward suddenly opened, and Tang Zheng, who was still enjoying his candy, saw Fu Huai’an exit the room and nearly swallowed down the unfinished piece of candy.
Fu Huai’an glanced at Tang Zheng, then at the furiously blushing You Nainai. After a moment, he said, “You Nainai, you don’t have to stand guard over Lin Nuan, you only need to do so when she’s working. Sticking close to her 24/7 is too tiring.”
You Nainai wanted to say something, but when her eyes met Fu Huai’an’s dark and unfathomable gaze, she couldn’t manage a single word. The submissiveness that was trained into her made You Nainai unable to say anything to oppose him.
You Nainai still had a lingering fear and felt uneasy having lost Lin Nuan before.
Even if Fu Huai’an said that she could go back, You Nainai wasn’t at ease and guarded outside the ward.
You Nainai nodded.
“Lu Jinnan just called and said that he would come over after sending Bai Xiaonian back. He has something to say…” Tang Zheng changed the topic again, glancing at his wristwatch. “He should be on the road already and will likely be here shortly!”
Nodding, Fu Huai’an said, “You leave first with You Nainai!”
“Okay! Then I’ll take her away first!” Tang Zheng went to hold You Nainai’s wrist.
You Nainai asked, “Then tomorrow…”
“No need to arrive too early tomorrow, just head to the Cloud Top Condominium at 10 am to take Xiao Nuan back to Tianfu Bay!” Fu Huai’an handed a car key to You Nainai. “Drive this car!”
You Nainai took the car key and nodded. “Okay! I’ll be on time tomorrow!”
Lin Nuan had just arrived at the hospital that morning, and there was nothing to take from the hospital, so she could leave after she was done with the IV drip.
Chapter 628: Kaide Corporation’s Woman!
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
By the time the bag of fluids was replaced with a new one, Lu Jinnan had arrived…
Lin Nuan watched as the nurse replaced it with one last bag; the latter told her that she could leave after she was done with this bag.
For Lu Jinnan to have rushed here, he obviously had something to say to Fu Huai’an. However, Fu Huai’an had lingering fears from the incident in Venice, so he was unwilling for Lin Nuan to be out of his sight. Therefore, he asked Lu Jinnan to speak in the ward.
Lin Nuan was Fu Huai’an’s wife, so Lu Jinnan didn’t hide it from her…
He pulled out two letters from his suit pocket and handed them to Fu Huai’an.
Lu Jinnan sounded angry as he said, “Jiahe Corporation’s Tang Xi sent me an invitation on the day I left for Dubai to look for you. My assistant just now gave this to me! Look… the content is clearly meant to disgust me. It says that he heard that I was fired from the Kaide Corporation, and he’s asking me to go over to the Jiahe Corporation. He even said that he’d give me a vice-president position!”
He had to admit that Tang Xi received news really quickly. Lu Jinnan had slammed the door and left in the morning, and by the afternoon, Tang Xi’s handwritten letter had reached his assistant.
Fu Huai’an opened the letter, which was personally written by Tang Xi and seemed to be sincere.
“And also this…” Lu Jinnan referred to the other handwritten letter from Tang Xi. “This was sent over the next day, following Fu Cheng’s return!”
Fu Huai’an took the other letter.
Lu Jinnan’s chest was heaving up and down violently. “He said that he heard Fu Cheng had returned to the Kaide Corporation. Your identity is awkward, so he didn’t dare abruptly write you an invitation and instead hoped I could pass on the message sincerely. He said, if you don’t mind, you could head over to the Jiahe Corporation, and he could retreat to the position of president and appoint you as Executive President. He wanted me to pass on this message!”
Lu Jinnan was rather angry…
If he didn’t understand Tang Xi, with these two handwritten letters, Lu Jinnan would almost have believed he was sincere about it!
But, despite the sudden emergence of the Kaide Corporation as a new force, it was already a large corporation that was comparable to the Jiahe Corporation. These two companies had been competing intensely, and Tang Xi had long regarded the Kaide Corporation as an eyesore, Fu Huai’an even more so!
Lu Jinnan would rather die than believe that Tang Xi was willing to invite Fu Huai’an to the Jiahe Corporation and even hand power over to him. After all, Tang Xi was a man who relished power.
It was said that the enemy was the one who knew one the best!
Hence, Lu Jinnan knew Tang Xi better than he understood himself! The more Tang Xi appeared to be sincere, the greater the ridicule…
The Kaide Corporation’s management was in a mess, and the share price was down. For Tang Xi to write a letter by hand in this technologically advanced age, he was absolutely there to watch and enjoy the show!
Lin Nuan, who was leaning against the bed with an IV in her arm, was browsing through her mailbox. Amongst the incoming mail was the promotion schedule for “The Exorcist” that Fang Yan had sent her.
Hearing what Lu Jinnan said, Lin Nuan looked up…
Lin Nuan had an impression of Tang Xi—he wasn’t one whose words made him likable!
However, although Tang Xi looked like a Casanova, he treated his wife really well. Lin Nuan could tell that Tang Xi was a sentimental man.
Fu Huai’an narrowed his eyes and suddenly smiled as he gazed at Lu Jinnan. “On the contrary, I feel that these two letters from Tang Xi are full of sincerity.”
“Stop kidding around!” Lu Jinnan sneered. “After these months of dealing with Tang Xi, I know him pretty well!”
“I remember that you use Weibo. Post this!” Fu Huai’an handed the two handwritten letters back to Lu Jinnan.
Lu Jinnan paused, instantly understanding Fu Huai’an’s intentions. He smiled and said, “Old Fu, you’re wicked! This is certainly going to drive Tang Xi to his grave! Ha ha ha!”
Once news spread of Fu Huai’an’s return to the country, the Kaide Corporation appeared to be stabilizing…
It would be interesting to spread the news of the olive branch extended to them by the Jiahe Corporation; furthermore, it was a handwritten letter from Tang Xi!
What if Fu Huai’an had only returned to the country because of the Jiahe Corporation’s invitation?
The Kaide Corporation would probably become a jumbled mess again!
All these years, because the Kaide Corporation had gradually emerged as the Jiahe Corporation’s equal competitor, the two parties had long hated each other!
If Fu Huai’an, who had brought the Kaide Corporation to this step, were to leave for the Jiahe Corporation with his right-hand man, Lu Jinnan…
Tsk tsk tsk, Lu Jinnan felt pain for the Kaide Corporation merely thinking about it!
Even Lin Nuan knew, if Fu Huai’an and Lu Jinnan were to leave the Kaide Corporation, it would no longer be the Kaide Corporation…
Actually, when Tang Xi sent out these two letters, he might have foreseen that Lu Jinnan would expose them to the media. However, even though the Jiahe Corporation and the Kaide Corporation were competitors, Tang Xi didn’t have a deep grudge against Fu Huai’an and Lu Jinnan personally!
As President of the Jiahe Corporation, he naturally hoped for things to become as messy as possible at the Kaide Corporation!
Lu Jinnan acted immediately, instantly taking pictures of the two letters and sincerely expressing his thanks towards Tang Xi. He said that he would seriously consider Tang Xi’s offer, and he would also pass the message on to Fu Huai’an, replying to him as soon as possible. He even added Tang Xi on Weibo.
Tang Xi’s handwriting was as pretty as his person.
Tang Xi replied immediately following Lu Jinnan’s post.
Tang Xi reposted Lu Jinnan’s Weibo post, and he also @Lin Nuan’s husband, replying sincerely. He said that he was looking forward to seeing the two of them join the Jiahe Corporation and building up the Jiahe Corporation family together.
This reply was as good as confirming that Lu Jinnan and Fu Huai’an were joining the Jiahe Corporation!
The internet and Haicheng’s industry blew up!
Many people who were fans of Fu Huai’an left messages on his Weibo…
[@Sweetie Pie: Is hubby really going to join the Jiahe Corporation?]
[@Collector of handsome men: What a coincidence! I also super like President Tang Xi! Are my favorite men going to gather in one place? I’m so happy! Will I get to see you guys in the same frame? Must collect!]
[@Mysterious: Oh my gawd, is the Jiahe Corporation going to be the concentration camp of handsome men?]
[@Lonely: Am I the only one to have noticed the letters were from a long time ago? I feel that this makes it clear that Lin Nuan’s husband returned to join the Jiahe Corporation! Congrats, Jiahe Corporation! Congrats, Lin Nuan’s husband! Please call me Conan! You’re welcome!]
[@Little heart: Then am I going to transform from Kaide Corporation’s woman into Jiahe Corporation’s woman? Hubby… give us a confirmation!]
[@You’re my Ice-cream: So, hubby, you didn’t return because of that Fu Cheng, but because of the Jiahe Corporation’s invitation?]
[@Kaide Corporation’s Woman 122: I said it before, my hubby is so capable, why would he lose his cool and return because of some lousy adopted son? So it’s because he received an invitation from the Jiahe Corporation! When my hubby officially goes there, I’ll change my name to Jiahe Corporation’s Woman! Ha ha ha ha…]
Chapter 629: No One Had Ever Tried to Pull Tricks Behind His Back
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Because the media couldn’t reach Lu Jinnan and Fu Huai’an for the time being, their assistants’ phones were about to explode from calls made by reporters…
The two assistants said the same thing—that they were on leave and didn’t know what decision their bosses had reached. They were also waiting for their bosses to inform them, but they very loyally expressed that they would go wherever their bosses went!
Such a reply made the media sniff something unusual.
In Jincheng, on Tang Xi’s end, he watched the violently moving share price of the Kaide Corporation on his computer screen while sniffing a cigar under his nose, his expression as jubilant as it could get!
Lu Jinnan had made up his mind to fall out with the Kaide Corporation!
Tang Xi wasn’t truly planning on opening the doors of the Jiahe Corporation to welcome Fu Huai’an and Lu Jinnan. In fact, his original intention was to mock them…
Tang Xi didn’t feel that Lu Jinnan was dumb enough not to have realized that he was mocking them; for Lu Jinnan to be doing this, perhaps Fu Huai’an had other plans, and Tang Xi’s two handwritten letters happened to be of help to them.
Tang Xi sniffed the aroma of the cigar and felt that it wasn’t hard to guess. Originally, Fu Huai’an had washed his hands of the company to show his displeasure with Fu Qingquan. According to Tang Xi’s sources, that indeed gave Fu Qingquan a headache, but shortly after, Fu Cheng returned.
Then later, perhaps Fu Huai’an feared Fu Cheng would occupy his position and couldn’t sit still, so he returned to the country. Then, Lu Jinnan deliberately posted his invitations to make a big impact! To let Fu Qingquan know that he and Fu Huai’an were hot stuff!
He thought that perhaps Fu Huai’an and Lu Jinnan were planning to wait until the Kaide Corporation’s share price had plunged before going back. They could then rescue the company when it could no longer hold out, reconsolidating their positions at the Kaide Corporation!
Tsk tsk tsk… Fu Huai’an was in a difficult position indeed, and he didn’t have a charmed life like his third older brother!
His third older brother was a confirmed successor, and no one had ever tried to pull tricks behind his back…
But Fu Huai’an had an adopted son of the Fus before him, and an illegitimate son, Fu Tianci, behind him, so every step he took was a difficult one!
Tang Xi smiled lightly. Regardless of what Fu Huai’an and Lu Jinnan’s aim was, the result was satisfactory to Tang Xi. Therefore, it was mutually beneficial!
Once this news was out, the most anxious one wasn’t Fu Qingquan, it was the Chus.
The Chus originally held the hot potato that was the Kaide Corporation’s shares, and they were hesitating as to what to do. Now that they saw Tang Xi’s invitation date, they were stunned…
It turned out that Fu Huai’an truly had no intention of returning to the Kaide Corporation. No wonder even Lu Jinnan sold his shares!
Previously, Chu Xun’s father had thought that Lu Jinnan had told Chu Xun that he already sold his shares as part of Fu Huai’an’s ploy. He hadn’t expected that Fu Huai’an was planning to go to the Jiahe Corporation!
Chu Xun’s father panicked. He immediately contacted Chu Xun and asked her to look for Fu Huai’an again, wanting her to see if he still wanted the shares. If he didn’t, she was to hurry up and sell them and not hold on to them anymore. After all, the longer the situation dragged on, the larger their losses!
Selling them now caused Chu Xun’s father’s heart to ache…
However, Chu Xun’s father’s acute businessman’s sixth sense told him that he would likely be stuck with these shares, that there would only be people selling them now, with no one buying them!
Especially after Lu Jinnan posted the sincere invitation from Tang Xi, those on the fence like Chu Xun’s father perhaps couldn’t keep their cool now.
Only Lu Qingmei read the Weibo post with a look of glee in her eyes, thinking that her ploy to have Lu Qili threaten Fu Huai’an had worked!
So, Fu Huai’an had his weakness too, which was the fact that he used to work undercover!
Lu Qingmei felt that she had to get her men to step up their checks into Fu Huai’an’s undercover past; only when she solidly held this matter in her hands would she be able to control Fu Huai’an, who had blood relations with Fu Qingquan.
…
When Old Madam Fu heard about this, she nearly lost her grip on the teacup in her hands and fainted. The servants in the house were so freaked out that they called for the family doctor.
Old Madam Fu had released news of Fu Huai’an’s return to the country after hearing it from Chu Xun, doing so in order to stabilize the Kaide Corporation’s share price.
Unexpectedly, after she did so, Lu Jinnan posted a handwritten invitation from the Jiahe Corporation’s Tang Xi!
Now, the Kaide Corporation’s share price had plunged even harder…
Even if Fu Huai’an hadn’t expressed his stand, everyone knew Lu Jinnan’s relationship with Fu Huai’an. In the Kaide Corporation, they were superior and subordinate, but in their personal lives, they were sworn friends for life and death.
Fu Huai’an was even the one who won Lu Jinnan’s murder case and saved his life!
Lu Jinnan had posted this handwritten invitation and spoken ambiguously, so did that represent Fu Huai’an’s intentions as well?
Old Madam Fu felt uneasy. She got her assistant to call Fu Huai’an, but they couldn’t get in touch with him. Old Madam Fu had no choice but to grit her teeth and call Lin Nuan.
When Lin Nuan received Old Madam Fu’s call, she was on the way to the Cloud Top Condominium with Fu Huai’an.
Seeing the incoming caller’s name on her phone, Lin Nuan turned her head to Fu Huai’an. “Seems like… it’s Old Madam Fu!”
Fu Huai’an’s dark gaze swept over the number on the screen. He knew that Old Madam Fu got anxious because she couldn’t reach him, leaving her with no choice but to call Lin Nuan.
“Never mind, you can just ignore it!” Fu Huai’an said.
Fu Huai’an wasn’t deliberately trying to make Old Madam Fu anxious, but she was too close to Chu Xun. If he told Old Madam Fu, never mind whether she would tell Chu Xun herself, even if Old Madam Fu simply appeared calmer, the clever Chu Xun would quickly be able to tell that something was amiss!
Even if Chu Xun couldn’t tell, her father, the old fox, would be able to…
In order to avoid unnecessary trouble, Fu Huai’an decided to hide it from Old Madam Fu and wait to tell her when things were confirmed.
Old Madam Fu wasn’t in good health, but thankfully, she had a strong will. So long as Fu Huai’an hadn’t gained control of the Kaide Corporation, Old Madam Fu would be able to keep herself from falling.
After experiencing countless life-and-death situations, Fu Huai’an knew that very well, so he was reassured in regard to Old Madam Fu’s condition.
Lin Nuan nodded and turned her phone to silent mode before placing it in her bag.
Fu Huai’an grabbed Lin Nuan’s petite hand and placed one hand on the steering wheel. “I heard from Fang Yan that publicity for the movie would start shortly. If your body can’t take it, don’t force yourself!”
“En!” Lin Nuan nodded. “Don’t worry, I know!”
Old Madam Fu was relentless and kept calling. She only gave up when she realized that Lin Nuan wasn’t going to answer.
Old Madam Fu didn’t manage to get through to Lin Nuan on the phone, so her heart ached terribly. She had only just consumed some heart medication when Old Master Fu called.
The housekeeper looked at Old Madam Fu and, in a low voice, asked her if she wanted to answer his call!
Chapter 630: Led Many to Speculate
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Seeing Old Madam Fu hesitate, the housekeeper said in a low, comforting voice, “Old Madam, how about you hear what Old Master has to say first? Maybe Old Master has sorted out his thinking and wants to come back, but you haven’t given him a way out…”
Old Master Fu and Old Madam Fu had been a married couple for many years, and the housekeeper had watched them live together for just as long!
Previously, before Fu Tianci and Lu Qingmei appeared, although Old Master Fu and Old Madam Fu lost their only daughter, the two of them were still very much in love!
They were obviously advanced in age, yet Old Master Fu treated Old Madam Fu like a kid, giving her flowers all the time!
Now, they were elderly people who had one leg in the coffin, so the housekeeper naturally hoped to see them reconcile!
However, things had gotten uglier over the years between Old Master Fu and Old Madam Fu, to the point where the two of them were ignoring each other…
The housekeeper felt that since the married couple had been through a lifetime together, surely there must be lingering feelings or sentiments between them, right?
For instance, in the night, Old Madam Fu would put on her sleeping robe and wander out of her room, taking a flashlight and going to the attic to dig out the photos she had taken with Old Master Fu, photos that she asked servants to put away. She caressed and looked through those photos over and over again. It was something the housekeeper had seen many times.
The two of them merely lacked a chance to communicate. It was great that Old Master Fu took the initiative to call this time around!
After all, Old Master Fu was the one at fault. So long as Old Master Fu was willing to lower his head and admit his wrongdoing, Old Madam Fu would definitely let him return on account of their relationship of so many years.
Old Madam Fu’s hand mildly clenched, and she said after a long while, “Bring the phone over!”
“What matter could possibly trouble you to give me a call?” Old Madam Fu acted tough and sounded cold.
“Old lady, you’re really disregarding our ties as a married couple of many years. Are you bent on letting your maternal grandson drive the Kaide Corporation to the ground? If he wants to go to the Jiahe Corporation, just go ahead! What’s the meaning of him having Lu Jinnan post that thing? Was it your idea?”
Once the call got through, Fu Qingquan howled at her in rage, making Old Madam Fu so furious that she retreated a step…
Old Madam Fu’s hands were trembling in anger, but she still held herself back and replied in a cold voice, “When you were having an affair and giving birth to that bastard, why didn’t you consider our ties as a married couple? Why didn’t you consider our ties as a married couple when you asked for a divorce in order for me to give way to that vixen? And you’re asking me to consider our ties as a married couple now?”
On the other end of the line, Fu Qingquan tugged on his collar and was so infuriated that his heart ached. “Did you not invest your blood and tears into the Kaide Corporation? Can you bear to see it collapse?”
“Oh… collapse! Great to see it collapse!” Old Madam Fu acted nonchalant about it. “Better to let it collapse than to see you hand the fruits of my labor to that bastard!”
Fu Qingquan was so mad that he directly hung up, slamming the phone towards the French windows ferociously.
The phone was smashed to smithereens in an instant.
“Thud thud thud…”
Someone knocked on the door. Fu Cheng carried a document in one hand and supported himself using a crutch with the other. He smiled and asked, “Dad, what is it? Why are you throwing such a huge tantrum?”
Fu Cheng was in a suit, a gentle smile in his eyes.
He was different from the Fu Cheng of several years ago. While he was still gentle and mild-mannered, his eyes now had a look of determination in them.
He was diagnosed by a doctor and told he would be dependent on a wheelchair for the rest of his life, but he was able to stand up on his own feet in a few years’ time and walk with the help of a crutch. One could tell just how determined he was.
Old Master Fu took a look at Fu Cheng, and his brows eased a little. “Nothing!”
Turning around, Old Master Fu asked, “Have you seen the news?”
Fu Cheng nodded and smiled. “If you’re angry over this matter, then I feel there’s no need for it! It was Lu Jinnan who posted to Weibo, not Huai’an. Huai’an didn’t personally say he was going to join the Jiahe Corporation. After all… Huai’an is one of us, so it doesn’t make sense that he would go and work for an outsider instead of his own family!”
Some words got stuck in Old Master Fu’s throat, and he couldn’t verbalize them…
Fu Cheng stopped speaking and placed the document on the large office desk. “Dad, take a look… I made some adjustments to the positions held by Auntie Lu’s family members. These few people are employable. They’re the sons of those uncles who used to work under you and helped you build your empire. They’re considered one of us!”
Fu Cheng had always been mild-mannered in front of Old Master Fu, handling things with a steady style that didn’t vie for attention—this was what Old Master Fu liked best about him!
Looking at the list that Fu Cheng came up with, Old Master Fu felt his mood improve. He raised a hand and gripped Fu Cheng’s arm forcefully, saying, “It’s been tough on you!”
“Dad, you’re the one who raised me into who I am today. Sharing your burden is what I ought to do!” Fu Cheng smiled sincerely. “Auntie Lu said that she’s going to welcome me with a meal this afternoon. Xiao Ya has already gone over with the two kids. The kids personally prepared a gift for you and said they wanted to give it to you themselves, so do go back early today, those two kids miss you!”
Old Master Fu felt comforted. Comparatively… his blood-related maternal grandson, Fu Huai’an, wasn’t even as filial as him. He nodded and said, “Ok… I’ll return early to accompany those two kids today!”
Although he said this, Old Master Fu still felt bothered by the Kaide Corporation’s issues.
News of Fu Huai’an’s departure from the Kaide Corporation was rampant, but neither Fu Huai’an nor the Kaide Corporation had stood out to clarify matters, and with Fu Huai’an still on vacation, how could one not panic?
Everyone in the Kaide Corporation was in a state of panic.
Originally, when Fu Huai’an took a vacation and Lu Qingmei came in, it was enough to induce nervousness. Now… even Fu Qingquan’s adopted son, Fu Cheng, was back.
The Kaide Corporation’s upper level was in chaos. Even those who initially planned to side with management were at a loss as to who to side with now.
After finishing their discussion about family matters, Fu Cheng and Fu Qingquan talked about Lu Jinnan’s Weibo post. Fu Cheng suggested arranging a press release at 4 pm that day to answer to the public; after all, Fu Huai’an hadn’t resigned from his position, so he could represent the Kaide Corporation and announce that Fu Huai’an was currently still President of the Kaide Corporation and that he would devote himself back into work after he was done with his vacation.
Fu Huai’an hadn’t tendered his resignation letter, so it made perfect sense to put it this way.
Fu Qingquan thought about it and then agreed to Fu Cheng’s suggestion.
The press conference started on time, and Fu Cheng’s attendance as the Kaide Corporation’s representative led many to speculate.
This former president of the Kaide Corporation, who was once diagnosed as no longer being able to stand because of an accident, had appeared standing as he returned before the eyes of the people of Haicheng.
The Fu Cheng on TV appeared mature and steady, and he looked harder to read than he did in the past. He looked like a man of authority; merely standing there seemed to give him the power to convince people of every word he said.
There were all sorts of emotions amongst those watching Fu Cheng on TV…