Ji Nuan suppressed her suspicions against that reporter. “Since you beat the person up for a reason, then say it. Why haven’t you been cooperating and giving your statement?”

The moment she brought it up, Xia Tian rolled her eyes toward the officer in the room again. “Who says that all police officers will root out the strong and give peace to the people? I told them that my leg is wounded, but they still forcefully pushed me into the car. They even took my crutch away and said it is a crime weapon! They said I’m using my injury as an excuse to gain their sympathy. What sort of police officers are they? Each one of them is like a block of wood, refusing to listen to what I have to say. The person with the camera clearly has a problem, but they lock me up here to interrogate me!”

That officer clearly heard Xia Tian’s complain, but remained expressionless as he sternly said, “Miss Xia, when we take down your statement it doesn’t mean that you are guilty. No matter what the truth is, you did indeed beat up the person. If you don’t provide us with a clear statement, the police can only resort to forceful methods.”

Xia Tian rolled her eyes again, turning to whisper softly to Ji Nuan, “Earlier on, he was the one who forced me into the car! Now he wants to rush my cooperation so that he can finish his job. I definitely won’t make things easy for him!”

Ji Nuan: “…”

Madam, is being angry with the police the main point to focus on right now?

Outside the police station, Feng Ling noticed the situation inside and walked off to make a call. “Mr. Mo…”

—-

After all, Xia Tian did injure someone. Not only was she refusing to cooperate, but they were also waiting on the injury report from the hospital.

Since the police refuse to let her go, Ji Nuan decided to accompany Xia Tian at the police station.

But she never expected that Mo Jingshen would suddenly come.

When she saw Mo Jingshen’s car, Ji Nuan stood up and looked out in astonishment.

Xia Tian completely disregarded the heavy tension in the police station. When she found out that Mo Jingshen had actually lowered himself to come to such a place, she immediately appeared ready for gossip, smiling widely at Ji Nuan.

The moment Ji Nuan stepped out, she saw a police officer seriously and politely detailing the situation to Mo Jingshen.

She rushed to step forward. Mo Jingshen, who was interacting with the police officer, saw her and immediately shifted his gaze onto her.

Ji Nuan leaned close to him to whisper, “Xia Tian got into this trouble because of me. Did Feng Ling inform you I was at the police station?”

Mo Jingshen did not reply. He scanned Ji Nuan’s expression, and after confirming that she did not suffer any grievances, he then shifted his attention in Xia Tian’s direction. His gaze was knowing and calm as he held her hands, saying, “Wait for me on the car.”

“But Xia Tian is still…”

“She will be released soon. Since I’m here, set your mind at ease and leave this to me, en?” Mo Jingshen’s expression was clear and heavy.

In a place like the police station, Ji Nuan was truly less powerful than Mo Jingshen. She did not say more, and obediently went to the car to wait.

When she climbed on, Feng Ling followed her.

Ji Nuan sat in the car, looking at Feng Ling. “Did you already discover I was being followed and having my photos taken?”

Feng Ling paused for half a second before replying honestly. “Yes.”

Ji Nuan calmly glanced at her. “Why didn’t you inform me?”

“That person has been following you for a long time. He has always been careful to stay afar. All he could capture were pictures of your everyday life and your work. There was nothing too private,” Feng Ling calmly explained. “For him to reveal himself, I specially tampered with the surveillance cameras and security measures installed outside the studio entrance. This was meant to make him lower his guard. I didn’t expect that he would become impatient so quickly. Initially, I intended to take him down today, but he was found by Miss Xia first. I was also shocked that her character is so explosive…”

“What’s the person’s background?” Ji Nuan’s tone was not especially heavy, but her words were distinct.

Feng Ling suddenly became quiet for several seconds. She did not directly reply.

“You can’t say?” When Ji Nuan asked, she sensitively felt that Feng Ling’s gaze appeared to shift toward the police station for a second. She was looking in the direction that Mo Jingshen was at.

Feng Ling shifted her gaze back and did not answer.

Ji Nuan stared at her. “Feng Ling, although Mr. Mo is your true employer, you’ve been following me for a long time. You should understand my character well. Although I won’t stubbornly try to get to the bottom of everything, nor will I make things difficult for you, I do hope that you’ll be more honest with me.”

Feng Ling was quiet for a moment. When she saw Ji Nuan’s calm expression, she softly said, “The other party’s background is simple. He is just an unknown reporter in Hai City. But not too long ago, his bank account suddenly received a transfer of six hundred thousand yuan. The origin is from Los Angeles in America.”

Feng Ling looked at Ji Nuan’s narrowed eyes. “Mrs. Mo, if I’m not wrong, the person directing him must be the same person who sent that package .”

Ji Nuan had also guessed this much. She asked, “You were trained in America and had interacted quite a bit with Nan Heng and the rest. Do you know who this person is?”

This time, Feng Ling replied swiftly, “I don’t.”

The frost in Ji Nuan’s heart gradually spread out.

She understood Feng Ling’s gaze.

Although Feng Ling did not say it, nor did she go into the details with her words, Ji Nuan still keenly sensed that Feng Ling was trying to remind her of something but was unable to say more.

—-

The issue with the police was quickly resolved. When Ji Nuan returned to the studio, she immediately called Xiao Ba to bring over the information she had investigated on the Los Angeles’ delivery company.

She needed to find that person! She had to investigate clearly who that person was exactly!

However, when Ji Nuan finished her meeting and returned to her office, Xiao Ba said, “Boss Nuan, that delivery company has actually closed down!”

Ji Nuan paused in her movements to sit down. She raised her eyes to stare at her. “What?”

Xiao Ba passed the documents in her hands over. “This is the company you asked me to investigate, ah! They were such a large, international delivery company, but they suddenly shut down a few days ago! Even the name has been erased from the American Delivery Service Center. They’ve really vanished overnight!”

Ji Nuan retrieved the delivery receipt from the drawer, scanning through it before checking her computer.

Just as Xiao Ba informed her, the company announced its bankruptcy several days ago. The entire company was slowly being sold off cheaply, and its name was also written off.

Only several days had passed, and a reputable delivery company completely vanished just like that.

They had done it so cleanly and decisively; who exactly was it?

She was deep in thought when Feng Ling entered, carrying a large bouquet of red roses and a small, delicate gift bag. She placed the two things on Ji Nuan’s desk.

Ji Nuan had yet to return to herself fully. When she saw the large bouquet, she lifted her head. “What is this?”

“Someone sent this over earlier. They said it was for you. I’ve checked it. There’s nothing wrong with it.” Feng Ling looked at her.

“For me?” Ji Nuan pointed at the roses, looking suspicious.

Feng Ling nodded, and without saying more, she turned to leave.

“Wa! Aren’t there at least several hundred roses in there?” Xiao Ba leaned on Ji Nuan’s desk enviously. “Who sent them for you? It’s so romantic! Could it be President Mo?”

How could Ji Nuan possibly know who had sent them.

It wasn’t her birthday, nor was it a special occasion or an anniversary. Furthermore, she had only just visited the police station in the afternoon. Only a few hours had passed since Mo Jingshen sent her back to the studio. Why would he suddenly send her presents and flowers? It was not as if he had multiple personality disorder!

Ji Nuan suspiciously raised the large bouquet. The tender and alluring roses carried their unique fragrance. Every flower seemed to be delicately picked. With just one glance, she could tell they were of one of the finest breeds. Not only were they definitely expensive, but they were also packed to endear to the hearts of young women. They were wrapped with pink packaging.

This color…

Ji Nuan could not help but recall the pink gown Sheng Yihan had previously prepared for her.

Many years ago, whenever the teenage her accompanied Ji Hongwen to large events, she would always be dressed in pink. No matter if it was her gown, shoes, or bag, they were all pink. Back then, she was indeed a young lady who adored pink. She lost the bias for that color over time.

This bouquet was not accompanied by a card. She could not see the sender’s name or a message.

She casually took up the delicate gift bag by the side, opening it to find a square gift box. After unwrapping the box, she found the white packaging for a branded, luxury, handmade leather watch.

It contained the latest Van Cleef & Arpels women’s watch in pink color. When Ji Nuan saw the image on the watch’s face, her expression immediately turned unhappy.

She found a card inside the box and flipped it over to see a message written in black ink.

[Van Cleef & Arpels’ Lovers Bridge; It’s the most romantic watch in the world. The little boy points toward the minutes, while the little girl points toward the hour. With every passing minute and second, they move closer to each other. The little boy is urgently counting down the minutes, while the little girl is calmly counting down the hours. As they approach midnight, they share one minute of embrace.

-Wishing you all the best, my little girl.]

The sender did not leave his name on the card.

However, Ji Nuan could recognize Sheng Yihan’s handwriting. Several years ago, she had seen his writing when he lived in the Ji family. Afterward, when Xia Tian was hospitalized, she had also seen the diagnosis and medical history he had written.

“Such a beautiful watch, ah!” Xiao Ba exclaimed loudly by the side. After seeing the logo, she appeared even more starstruck. “My god! It’s actually this brand! It’s really expensive, ah!”

Before Xiao Ba could even finish her words, she watched in shock as Ji Nuan shoved the large bouquet into the trash bin. She then pushed the gift box away from herself.

“Do you like it? I’ll give it to you.”

Xiao Ba: “…”

Three droplets of sweat rolled down her forehead. Such… s-s-such an expensive thing, how could she dare to take it?

Ji Nuan glanced at the watch box and heaved a deep sigh.

Several days ago, she had returned home to expose Shen Heru’s mask. Today, Sheng Yihan abruptly sent her flowers and a gift. What was he trying to say?

Was he using such a method to greet her? Or was he declaring war?

Was he informing her that he was upset she had destroyed his plans?

Sending this so-called ‘lovers bridge’; was he intentionally trying to disgust her?

The entire office was filled with the fragrance of the roses. Ji Nuan was originally unaffected by these things, but after a moment, she abruptly stood up. She opened the door and called Xiao Ba over.

“Throw the flowers out and ventilate the office well. Call me back when the fragrance dissipates.”

After finishing her words, she walked out.

Xiao Ba was dumbstruck. Right now, she did not know who the sender was, nor why Ji Nuan was so upset about receiving these things; Ji Nuan appeared as though she had swallowed a bug.

She did not dare to disobey and swiftly followed Ji Nuan’s orders to throw the flowers out. She then turned on the humidifier and opened the windows.

When she turned back to see the watch box, she felt that this thing was truly too expensive. If Boss Nuan insisted on having her take it, she would not know what to do with it. Thus, she decisively shoved the item into Ji Nuan’s bag and rubbed her hands in satisfaction before walking out of the office.

—-

The consequences of the action Xiao Ba had taken to have peace of mind, was that Ji Nuan had unknowingly brought the watch home with her.

She only found out about it after her shower.

Mo Jingshen stepped out from the room next door and entered to see the handbag Ji Nuan had tossed on the bed. A white box was peeking out of it. His cold, deep brows furrowed.

He approached with his cold, handsome face, and upon seeing the watch box, he brought it out. The logo of Van Cleef & Arpels’ Lovers Bridge—the luxury watch brand that had been famous in France for generations—was printed on the box.

He had taken the watch out for a look when the sound of running water stopped. Ji Nuan stepped out of the bathroom while rubbing her hair with a towel. When she saw the watch in his hand, she faltered in her steps. Her large, wide eyes stared at him before turning to the watch; she was clearly flabbergasted.

Why was the watch here?

Didn’t she order Xiao Ba to handle it in the morning?

How did she end up bringing it back?

Ji Nuan placed the towel down and suddenly felt embarrassed.

The man stood right by the bedside, his heavy and cold gaze connecting with hers for several seconds.

“Who gifted it to you?” Mo Jingshen asked with his low, indifferent tone.

However, he clearly already knew the answer.

After all, Feng Ling no longer dared to hide anything related to Ji Nuan from him. She must have already informed him about the gift Ji Nuan received today.

Although she did not intentionally bring it home, under his stare, Ji Nuan still felt that not throwing that watch directly out of Jin Sen Building’s window was her greatest mistake today!

Seeing that Mo Jingshen’s gaze was still fixed on her, Ji Nuan grabbed her hair to say, “This type of gifts are often a one-sided thing. Also, I didn’t plan on bringing this back at all. I wanted to let someone throw it out, but…”

Mo Jingshen mildly cut her off. “Respond.”

Ji Nuan: “…it was Sheng Yihan.”

Even though he had already known this, after hearing that name from her lips, the man’s expression darkened.