Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
For the past two weeks since moving to Yuehu Bay, Ji Nuan was either at home or at the company every day. Otherwise, she would head to Xia Tian’s side to visit the baby. She barely spent time with anyone else.
The security measures here were far too outstanding. Mr. Vinse could no longer wait for her downstairs or make use of the distance from her company as an excuse to fetch her. Those reasons were too unrealistic right now.
As a result, he has been in a bitter search for opportunities to meet Ji Nuan.
In a rare opportunity, he heard from Ji Nuan’s secretary that she would be leaving work at 4.00 p.m. He also learned that she did not have any plans set up. Mr. Vinse began waiting from 3.00 p.m. in the afternoon. At 4.00 p.m., Ji Nuan stepped out of the office building and noticed that Mr. Vinse’s car was parked right outside the MN Group’s office building.
The man stepped out of the car after waiting for a long time.
“Where are you headed to, I’ll drive you?” as he spoke, he opened the door and gestured for her to get on.
“There’s no need. I drove to the company today. I’m planning to visit Xia Tian. She’s already been discharged. I’m planning to buy some milk powder and children’s clothes for her.”
“In the past three years, while you were away from Hai City, Vice-CEO Xia and I have interacted quite a bit. I haven’t managed to visit her since she gave birth. Why don’t I join you today?”
The polite words of rejection were already by her lips. When Ji Nuan heard what he said, she felt that she could not reject his good intentions on Xia Tian’s behalf. After a pause, she answered: “All right, I’ll give you her address. You can head over first. I’ll buy some gifts before driving there myself.”
“We can go together. I can’t visit her empty-handed.”
“All right then, let’s go.”
Ji Nuan got in the car and directed him to the department store closest to Xia Tian’s home. She had heard that there were quite some stores targeted at pregnant women and children.
Mr. Vinse first accompanied her to shop. They bought several bottles of imported milk powder and various little clothes and toys for the baby. They also bought nourishing supplements for Xia Tian. She didn’t expect to buy much, but they accumulated a large number of gifts. Ji Nuan originally did not plan on letting Mr. Vinse help, but she had no choice but to let him help with two large bags.
When the two stepped out of the shop, it was the rush hour in the evening. It wasn’t convenient to drive the car from across the street; thus, the two of them carried the bags to cross the road. Ji Nuan kept smiling as she looked at the baby’s clothes in the bag. Who would have thought that a baby’s clothes could be so small? Without even looking at the baby, a small item of clothing alone was sufficient to melt a person’s heart.
Amidst the traffic, a black Bugatti was concealed amongst the cars. The various car lights on the streets were bright. Inside the car, the man was watching Ji Nuan as she crossed the street while holding a bunch of baby necessities. Her expression was soft with a smile as she headed to the parking lot with Mr. Vinse.
Shen Mu was driving in front and had also seen Ji Nuan. He immediately felt that things weren’t good, and subconsciously glanced behind through the rearview mirror. As expected, the typically indifferent and unconcerned CEO Mo appeared distant and dangerous.
It was not difficult to guess how his grave and stern expression came to be. It was rare that they would have a business gathering on the western city district, yet they caught such a scene on the way there. Not only CEO Mo, even Shen Mu could not help but sob in his heart.
This Miss Ji and Mr. Vinse were holding so many baby items. They two were smiling as they chatted, and the atmosphere was actually warm and sweet between them. They appeared like a loving couple who had been married for quite some time.
It had already been three years. It wouldn’t be strange if something had really developed between Ji Nuan and Mr. Vinse. After all, Mr. Vinse had never once concealed his chase for Ji Nuan. With his background in BGY Group, his status in Hai City wasn’t weak either. Amidst all of Ji Nuan’s suitors, his appearance and identity somewhat made the cut. In terms of charisma, he wouldn’t be easily suppressed by Ji Nuan’s momentum and aura. His patience would also definitely rank first.
All of the other suitors had backed down after being ignored by Ji Nuan. Only one remained as determined as he was in the beginning.
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Mr. Vinse sent Ji Nuan to Xia Tian’s house downstairs. He recalled that Xia Tian was in the post-delivery period where various taboos had to be observed for one’s health, according to Chinese culture. In such a period, the old people would say that men could not visit as they pleased. Thus, Mr. Vinse only sent her to the building entrance and helped her bring the items into the elevator. He did not enter further.
Ji Nuan went to visit Xia Tian, but because the baby was asleep, she was careful not to disturb the baby and left within thirty minutes. When she came out, she saw that Mr. Vinse was still waiting for her in his car. Naturally, she took his car and returned to Yuehu Bay.
When they arrived at Yuehu Bay, Ji Nuan abruptly received a call. While answering the call, she gave Mr. Vinse a polite nod and rushed to alight. She did not have the time to say more as she stepped into Yuehu Bay’s residential area, focused on the call.
Mr. Vinse watched outside for a while before glancing toward the condos further away from Lake Yue. He considered if he should back down and purchase these other condos. At the very least, he could reduce the distance between the two of them.
Ji Nuan had already walked a distance away. He opened the car door and got off the car. Before he could contact the property agent in charge of this place, he abruptly saw a luxury, low-profile, black Bugatti park by his side. Coincidentally, it separated him from Yuehu Bay’s entrance.
The driver’s door was opened, and Shen Mu alighted. When Mr. Vinse met his gaze, his expression immediately changed.
Nothing more needed to be said. The property owner was someone he had been unable to find despite the combined efforts of him and BGY Group, a property company. He understood well that the other party was not a simple person and had even suspected if this was related to Mo Jingshen.
When he saw the black Bugatti and noticed that the person who alighted was Shen Mu, he immediately understood everything.
“Mr. Vinse, what a coincidence. To think that we would even meet here.” Shen Mu was smiling. “Why? Did you make your way here chasing after Miss Ji’s back?”
Mr. Vinse’s thoughts faltered for a moment. He shifted his gaze past Shen Mu, who was smiling with his eyes like a fox, toward the car behind him. He eyed the windows calmly and mildly, saying, “It’s indeed quite a coincidence. It seems like my suspicion was accurate. The seller I’ve been struggling to contact is CEO Mo himself?”
Shen Mu chuckled. “We’ve all experienced various storms in the business world. It’s not always necessary to put everything out in the open. Mr. Vinse, you have always been an astute man. On the matters of the heart, I advise you not to touch the people you shouldn’t be touching.”
Mr. Vinse glanced in the direction Ji Nuan left for. He confirmed that she had already headed inside. He couldn’t help but feel unhappy. Who would have thought that, after her efforts to evade him, she would send herself straight into Mo Jingshen’s palm.
