Chapter 136 - Chapter 136: Angel’s Tears!
Chapter 136: Angel’s Tears!
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Wen Jin naturally understood Lu Nanxin’s intention. He simply continued her sentence, “During this time, you’ve been working hard.”
“No, I should.” Lu Nanxin smiled, embracing Wen Jin in a very natural manner.
Wen Jin didn’t refuse, allowing Lu Nanxin to rest against his chest.
He gazed down at Lu Nanxin, who nestled comfortably in his embrace. However, his mind was preoccupied with thoughts of Yu Anwan, the woman who never seemed to see eye to eye with him. Despite his contemplation, Wen Jin’s rationality quickly regained control.
Lu Nanxin’s sweet voice reached his ears once more, “Jin, can you sleep beside me? I’m not used to being here, and you’re not around. I haven’t slept well for several days. I want you to sleep with me.”
Such a charming voice left no room for refusal.
Wen Jin observed Lu Nanxin without uttering a word.
“Jin, when we return to Jiang City, we’ll get married. It’s perfectly normal for you to be with me, isn’t it?” Lu Nanxin spoke again when she noticed Wen Jin’s silence.
Wen Jin responded with a soft sound, leaving Lu Nanxin to believe he had agreed.
She made space for him.
Wen Jin remained composed. “I’ll go take a shower. I smell like smoke and alcohol.”
Given the atmosphere of the banquet, the scents were unavoidable due to the nature of socializing.
As he spoke, Wen Jin gently pulled Lu Nanxin away. “You’re sensitive to these scents.”
It was as if he still cared about Lu Nanxin’s preferences. Lu Nanxin responded with a soft “oh,” her heart feeling as if it were warmed by honey. Knowing that Wen Jin paid attention to things she disliked made her quite content.
Yet, in the instant that Wen Jin stood up, Lu Nanxin noticed something.
A button was missing from Wen Jin’s shirt. It did not fall off by itself but was pulled off by someone.
After all, Lu Nanxin knew very well what kind of person Wen Jin was. Lu Nanxin was well aware that he would never allow himself to appear disheveled. He wouldn’t wear a shirt with a missing button.
If he wasn’t changing it now, it must have been inconvenient for him to do so.
But what circumstances could make it inconvenient?
That wasn’t all. Lu Nanxin also detected a faint whiff of Sweetheart Perfume on Wen Jin’s person. She knew all too well that it was the fragrance favored by Yu Anwan.
These subtle details accumulated, causing Lu Nanxin’s emotions to surge.
Did this mean that Wen Jin had gone to see Yu Anwan?
However, Lu Nanxin didn’t dare to voice her thoughts, fearing that she might upset Wen Jin. Eventually, she forced herself to endure the curiosity.
“Alright.” Lu Nanxin obediently agreed.
Wen Jin didn’t say a word. He promptly stood up, took his clothes, and headed for the shower. Soon, the sound of running water echoed from the bathroom, followed by the locking of the shower door.
It seemed that Wen Jin was taking precautions against Lu Nanxin’s intrusion.
Wen Jin turned on the showerhead. While undressing, he suddenly noticed a pearl earring hooked inside his suit jacket.
The style was quite old, but Wen Jin recognized it immediately. It was Yu Anwan’s.
When Wen Jin and Yu Anwan had registered their marriage, they had both worn white attire, and Yu Anwan had adorned her ears with these pearl earrings that Wen Jin could recognize at a glance. He remembered how much Yu Anwan had liked them.
Perhaps Han Qingqiu had given them to Yu Anwan?
Wen Jin smiled and casually removed the earring. Examining it for a moment, he mused that he and Yu Anwan seemed fated to be intertwined. Each time they parted ways, they somehow found reasons to reappear in each other’s lives.
Hence, this opportunity had presented itself to him. If Wen Jin declined, it would be quite foolish.
However, his expression shifted as he looked at the pearl. Having encountered numerous precious artifacts, Wen Jin’s experienced eye discerned that this pearl held substantial value. It was far from being something one could easily find on the market.
Given Han Qingqiu’s status within the Yu family, Yu Jianshen wouldn’t likely make such a grand gesture.
So, where had this come from?
The familiarity nagged at Wen Jin, yet he couldn’t quite recall it. Finally, he snapped a photo and carefully stored the pearl earring.
Next, Wen Jin sent the picture directly to Xu Xioache.
Upon receiving Wen Jin’s call, Xu Xioache promptly returned it, asking,
“Angel’s Tear, how did you come across it?”
The Xu family was the world’s largest jewelry supplier, allowing Xu Xioache to identify various types of jewelry at a glance.
Wen Jin felt that it was familiar, but Xu Xiaoche knew it at a glance, so Xu Xiaoche was also a little surprised.
“Angel’s Tear?” Wen Jin frowned.
“Yes, over twenty years ago, at an auction in Zurich, it was sold at an exorbitant price to an enigmatic buyer. The buyer’s identity remained concealed, and until now, no one has known. But I am certain that this is
Angel’s Tear. There is only one pair like it in the world,” Xu Xioache affirmed.
“Impossible.” Wen Jin directly refuted this.
“Do you doubt my expertise?” Xu Xiaoche raised an eyebrow. “Even from just looking at the photo, I can instantly recognize that this is Angel’s Tear. It’s something that can’t be forged.”
“This belongs to Yu Anwan,” Wen Jin clarified swiftly. “If I recall correctly, it was given to her by her mother. Her mother couldn’t possibly afford to buy Angel’s Tear.”
“This…” Xu Xiaoche was somewhat surprised.
Xu Xiaoche was aware of the Yu family’s affairs as well.
Even if it was attributed to Han Qingqiu, the Yu family might not have had the financial capacity to purchase Angel’s Tear.
“But this is undoubtedly genuine,” Xu Xiaoche asserted directly. “Perhaps Yu Anwan has become prosperous over these past few years?”
“When we got married, she was already wearing this earring,” Wen Jin explained promptly.
Xu Xiaoche fell silent for a moment, and Wen Jin didn’t press further. It was as if another layer of the mysterious veil surrounding Yu Anwan had been lifted.
There was an eager anticipation, yet also an ineffable mix of emotions.
“Can you find out who purchased Angel’s Tear all those years ago?” Wen Jin broke the silence.
‘The other party has a significant influence. Otherwise, these years wouldn’t have been so quiet. However, it’s still possible to dig deeper,” Xu Xiaoche replied.
“Investigate,” Wen Jin concisely ordered.
“Wait for my updates,” Xu Xiaoche responded before hanging up.
Subsequently, they didn’t exchange any more words. Soon enough, Xu Xiaoche’s call ended.
Wen Jin casually placed the phone on the vanity. As he observed the bathroom filled with Lu Nanxin’s belongings, his brows furrowed.
It seemed he wasn’t quite comfortable with the idea of someone encroaching on his private space, even if that someone was the future, Mrs. Wen, whom he had acknowledged.
Yet, in the end, Wen Jin refrained from voicing his thoughts. Instead, he calmly returned to the showerhead, efficiently cleansing herself.
Meanwhile, Lu Nanxin was waiting for Wen Jin on the bed. When Wen Jin returned, Lu Nanxin naturally embraced him, wrapping her arms around Wen
Jin’s slender waist, and nestled against him.
She playfully nuzzled against Wen Jin like a kitten, rendering refusal practically impossible.
In this intimate atmosphere, Lu Nanxin’s hand gradually shifted downwards, reaching the edge of Wen Jin’s pajama pants, her intentions becoming evident..