Free Web NovelChapter 1223: Chapter 1223: It Takes Two to Tango
Around seven in the evening, Mu Yan and Jiang Jingheng went to the club together. As soon as they entered, the sound of fireworks exploded, making her ears ring. She flinched, her vision blurred, and instinctively wanted to retreat. The man beside her quickly reacted, pulling her into his arms.
Everyone chimed in unison, "Sister-in-law, happy birthday!"
Jiang Jingheng glanced displeased at the teasing crowd when he saw how frightened she was, clearly unhappy that they scared his darling.
Dong Le and the others touched their noses, feeling like they didn’t achieve the expected effect.
Mu Yan was only startled because she wasn’t mentally prepared, and soon regained her composure. She emerged from Jiang Jingheng’s embrace and laughed at them, "Thank you."
She noticed the awkward expressions on everyone’s faces and turned to glance at Jiang Jingheng, seeing his stern face hadn’t softened yet. She tugged at his sleeve.
She whispered, "You can’t show that kind of face to guests."
Seeing her pout and discontent appearance, Jiang Jingheng’s expression slightly softened. He pinched her cheek, "I’m not showing a face."
As he spoke, he led her forward, scanning the people around them, warning with his eyes for them to stop their antics.
Ning Ze and the others also felt aggrieved. Wasn’t it Brother Jiang who said he wanted a lively atmosphere? And it was just fireworks.
They knew Brother Jiang cherished his wife, but she wasn’t porcelain, breaking at the slightest scare.
As soon as Mu Yan sat down, she received the gifts from everyone. Having been surprised once before by receiving gifts, she was not surprised at all this time by seeing houses, cars, yachts, and such.
Since some people hadn’t arrived yet, the gentlemen decided to play cards first. Mu Yan wasn’t interested in those and joined Qin Xi and the others for a chat.
Qin Xi teased, "Your Mr. Jiang practically dotes on you like a daughter. Did you see his expression just now? It looked like he wanted to eat someone."
Mu Yan coughed lightly, "Ning Ze treats you well too."
Qin Xi grumbled, "I’m the one who spoils my son, it’s tiring."
"But you haven’t kicked him out. It shows you’re both willing to play along," Mu Yan teased.
Qin Xi glared at her but didn’t argue back. That guy stubbornly refused to break up, always acting like he doesn’t care. What could she do?
Soon, Jian Shaohan pushed the door open and entered, his face so dark it looked like ink could drip from it, and he even had an injury on his face.
Dong Le chuckled, "Tsk tsk, who had the guts to hit our Mr. Jian?"
Jian Shaohan ignored him, sat down by the sofa, picked up a teacup from the table, and took a sip. His brows furrowed, clearly in a bad mood.
Ning Ze walked over, sat next to him, and put a hand on his shoulder. Looking at his face injury, he laughed, "Looks like the injury isn’t light. Our Mr. Jian is always so proud; getting hit in such a place is tough for him."
Jian Shaohan shook off Ning Ze’s hand and said in annoyance, "Get lost."
Seeing him really angry, everyone knew when to stop teasing.
Ning Ze nudged him with an elbow, "What happened? Who hit you? Want us to help you get back at them?"
Jian Shaohan didn’t respond, keeping his face stony.
Everyone was even more puzzled. Since when did Mr. Jian start swallowing his pride?
Lan Xi glanced toward the door and asked, "Where’s Huahua? Didn’t she come with you?"
Jian Shaohan’s expression tensed, he retorted, "Why should I come with her? She can come with whoever she likes!"
Everyone exchanged glances, beginning to catch on.
So, it’s because of Huahua!
Lan Xi took out her phone and called Zheng Lu Hua, "Huahua, where are you now?"
"Is there someone with you?"
"Bring him along, it’s a party, the more the merrier."
Hearing this, Jian Shaohan suddenly looked at Lan Xi, his gaze sharp as a knife.
Lan Xi hung up the phone and glanced at him, "Aren’t you the one who said she could come with whoever she wants?"
Jian Shaohan, "..."
