Chapter 101: Aren't You Going to Kiss Your Husband?

Song Huan Yan was startled for a moment, then said, "Okay, I understand."

Nan Gong Yu's words were cold yet wrapped in gentleness, and he said, "Don't worry. The second brother's partner still needs consideration; having a meal together this time is a good chance to see what kind of person she is. They have only just entered a marriage alliance and actually haven't interacted much yet. If this person is unsuitable, I will tell the second brother. I think mother wouldn't agree to let an unsuitable person enter our house. It's just that this woman was the second brother's childhood White Moonlight; I mentioned her to you during the last video call. So it was his own choice. He likes her, and mother will be a bit more indulgent."

"Hmm." Song Huan Yan nodded and asked, "Why exactly is she called White Moonlight… Do you know the reason?"

Nan Gong Yu said, "I haven't asked the specifics. I'll ask later when I'm free."

"Alright." Song Huan Yan nodded, "Then see you later."

Nan Gong Yu, "Hmm, see you later."

After speaking, Song Huan Yan tried to hang up.

Unexpectedly, Nan Gong Yu said, "Huan Yan, aren't you going to kiss your husband?"

The sentence made Song Huan Yan's face turn red; she lowered her voice and whispered a soft "hm."

Nan Gong Yu laughed and said, "Even so, we still haven't met face to face."

Song Huan Yan felt embarrassed, but gave a soft "Hmm" and said, "Hang up."

She said that and hung up.

Nan Gong Yu looked at his phone and smiled briefly.

He set the phone down, looked at Meng Zhangfeng, and his smile faded as he said, "Did you find it?"

Meng Zhangfeng nodded, "I had someone search the Kyoto Hospital records from the past five years; there is no Young Madam's admission record. But actually, it's hard to find."

Nan Gong Yu said coldly, "Paying you a salary is to have you handle matters. You are here to solve problems, not to bring me problems."

Meng Zhangfeng blushed, but spoke frankly, "Lord Nan Gong. Cases of child abuse are usually avoided by respectable women; they often use aliases when seeking treatment. Or they may not be in the area at all, usually going elsewhere. If they visited Kyoto Hospital under an alias, the file is untraceable… To investigate Kyoto Hospital… we'd have to retrieve surveillance footage. But surveillance is typically kept for only one to three years."

Records can be kept indefinitely, but surveillance footage is kept for a limited time.

After Meng Zhangfeng finished, seeing Nan Gong Yu's cold face remain silent, he added, "If it's out of town… it's even harder to investigate. It can be investigated, but it would consume a lot of manpower and resources, and most importantly, time. It might take several months, maybe even half a year, and still yield no clues."

"The main issue is the volume is too large and there's no precise information. For example, when the surgery was performed, whether in Kyoto or elsewhere. If we knew that, it would be much easier to investigate."

Meng Zhangfeng added, "Alternatively, should my subordinates send someone to find that ex‑boyfriend? Directly ask him about the time and place, or call him to get the truth?"

Nan Gong Yu's expression grew colder, "Not necessary."

Meng Zhangfeng thought that such a wide‑scale search was indeed unnecessary.

In a few months or half a year, Lord Nan Gong and Young Madam might already have a child; what would they still be investigating?

Yet Meng Zhangfeng still asked, "So we stop the investigation? Or we just don't need to find that ex‑boyfriend?"

Nan Gong Yu snorted coldly, "What level is he? Is he worth finding?"

Meng Zhangfeng thought, as expected, Lord Nan Gong has no interest in any confrontation with such an ex‑boyfriend.

That man is simply unworthy!

Meng Zhangfeng nodded, "Understood."

That's why there's no need to investigate.

At this moment, Nan Gong Jue is with Qiao An.

In Qiao An's own boutique small apartment.

It's not large, only two rooms, but a high‑end furnished apartment, worth over two million.

Last night Qiao An was being dealt with by a few girlfriends, kept crying, and was in a very bad mood.

Those few… were truly tormented badly last night.

They were forcibly made to drink, then sent for gastric lavage, and after that forced to drink again.

Those bodyguards showed no mercy; they poured the drink without hesitation.

But the second forced drinking didn't need lavage; the stomach couldn't take it, they vomited while being forced.

After that, the few bodyguards finally left.

Qiao An kept crying uncontrollably.

Nan Gong Jue also felt sorry for her, thinking she was loyal and kind.

Those few girlfriends are still lying in the hospital recovering, feeling very uncomfortable.

Fortunately, Nan Gong Jue gave each of them ten million as consolation.

These few are even from smaller families than Qiao An; though they were tortured to the point of wanting to die, seeing the money made them happy.

They only pretended to be pitiful and fragile, but inside they were overjoyed.

Today, Gu Qinghe decided that they should all return to the Old Mansion for dinner together.

So Nan Gong Jue simply went to the apartment to inform Qiao An, fearing her mood was bad, and to keep her company.

Qiao An, upon learning they would return to the Old Mansion for dinner and that Nan Gong Yu and Song Huan Yan were also going back, showed a fearful expression.

She whispered timidly, "If I also go, I'm afraid your older brother and elder sister‑in‑law will be displeased, right? Last night your older brother was very angry; I'm scared that if he sees me tonight, he'll make things difficult for me again."

Her pitiful and nervous look truly evoked sympathy.

Nan Gong Jue said gently, "No. It's over. The punishment has been dealt with; the older brother has been punished. You needn't be afraid; the older brother isn't an unreasonable person."

Being soothed by Nan Gong Jue's gentleness, Qiao An obediently nodded, "Hmm, okay."

Yet inside she was very annoyed and upset.

Why did Gu Qinghe call them back for dinner tonight—was it to give her a warning or something?

Based on Gu Qinghe's behavior last night, among the "daughters‑in‑law," Gu Qinghe clearly favored Song Huan Yan more.

That made Qiao An feel disgusted!

She didn't want to return to the Old Mansion for dinner at all, nor see Gu Qinghe preferring Song Huan Yan.

Even more annoying to see Nan Gong Yu and Song Huan Yan.

Such a powerful man, he is the world's richest man.

And he actually… married Song Huan Yan!

She sees that it only makes her angry enough to feel her heart and chest ache, and nothing else!

Originally she thought that from now on she could outclass Song Huan Yan, but now she is being pressed down by Song Huan Yan again.

Now she still has to go back to the Old Mansion to watch that old scoundrel's face and see Imperial Emperor supporting her—really makes her furious!

Qiao An is so angry it hurts; her normally sweet and cute face is all wrinkled, making it even more heartbreaking.

Nan Gong Jue stared at her, genuinely feeling quite sorry.

Qiao An was in a terrible mood last night, her eyes were swollen from crying, and later she was exhausted, so she went back to the apartment and fell asleep while crying.

So Nan Gong Jue didn't ask anything last night.

At this moment, Nan Gong Jue is anyway staying with her; in a little while, when the time is right, the two will go back together to Nan Gong Old Residence.

Thinking of that, Nan Gong Jue asked, "What exactly is your feud with Elder Sister-in-law? Isn't she championing you? Why is she targeting you again?"

This point Nan Gong Jue just can't understand.

Actually… Qiao An also doesn't quite get it.

After thinking, Qiao An made a pained face and said, "She is promoting me, but only because I'm the most capable artist being promoted in the company. She promotes me simply because I can bring greater profit to the company. As for why our personal relationship is so bad…"

Qiao An paused at that.

She recalled that Song Huan Yan used to be quite good to her.

Qiao An said, "I think it's probably because of her ex‑boyfriend."

Nan Gong Jue raised an eyebrow.

Qiao An said, "You saw her ex‑boyfriend, who broke up with her at her birthday banquet; he's the male lead of the drama I'm currently working on. We previously collaborated on a drama where I was a supporting actress. Because the script was good, there have always been CP fans. This drama is even deliberately hyping our CP, so she probably targets me because of that."

Nan Gong Jue heard that and furrowed his brow sharply.

Last time, he and Nan Gong Lin… it's hard to say whether they reminded or warned Song Huan Yan.

Didn't expect…

Nan Gong Jue frowned, "Are you sure? She's now my Elder Sister-in‑law."

Qiao An showed a naive innocent expression, and with a hint of guilt said, "Actually, before you showed up, I once pursued her… ex‑boyfriend. It was Qin Yingdi."

As soon as that was said, Nan Gong Jue's handsome face darkened instantly, clearly displeased.

But Qiao An immediately hugged his arm, pretended to lean against him unintentionally, her soft chest bumping his arm by accident, cooing, "Please don't be angry. I didn't know I'd be with you… back then. Moreover, they had already broken up. Working with Qin Yingdi, I couldn't help admiring him, so… I said I was pursuing him."

"Since I said I was pursuing Qin Yingdi, President Song… has been targeting me, never giving me a good look. Before that, she was actually quite nice to me."

Nan Gong Jue's expression darkened further, saying, "No wonder she wouldn't kick that ex out of the company, and even promotes him. She still has… lingering feelings, right?"

Qiao An whispered, "Brother Nan Gong Jue, please don't say that. Your older brother is so outstanding, it's not surprising President Song chose him. But she and Qin Yingdi did date for several years, maybe… need some time."

Nan Gong Jue fell silent, naturally having his own calculations in mind.

Qiao An added, "Why aren't you speaking? Are you angry that I pursued Qin Yingdi?"

Nan Gong Jue came to himself, reached out to rub her head, "No. That's all in the past, nothing to fuss over. Besides, it was just pursuing, we never got together."

Qiao An was very happy, proactively planting a kiss on Nan Gong Jue's face, and defended herself, "As long as you're not angry. I was just talking, mostly just teasing."

Being kissed, Nan Gong Jue was quite pleased, his complexion improved a lot, saying, "Hmm, got it."

Qiao An rested her head on Nan Gong Jue's arm, like a gentle, dependent little bird.

Nan Gong Jue surveyed the apartment's space and said, "Your house is really too small."

He had wanted to say that when he brought Qiao An back last night, but she was too exhausted, so he said nothing, just watched her get into bed, stayed by the bedside until she fell asleep before leaving.

Hearing that, Qiao An blushed instantly, saying, "It's a bit small, but I can manage living alone."

Nan Gong Jue affectionately brushed her nose, "It's not even as big as my Bedroom's wash area."

Qiao An flushed even more, thinking Nan Gong Jue was looking down on her.

She felt very upset inside, whispering, "I'm not as rich as you. A single wash area is bigger than my whole apartment."

Nan Gong Jue laughed, "Come on, I'll buy you a Bieshu, and also replace your car."

Qiao An originally thought Nan Gong Jue looked down on her, but now was stunned by his words, "What? Buy me… a house, a car?"

Nan Gong Jue nodded, "Little fool, your necklace alone is worth billions. You still live in a place like this? Come on, Imperial Emperor has high‑luxury fully‑furnished Bieshu; pick the style you like."

Qiao An's eyes widened slightly.