From an abandoned girl to a wealthy lady

Chapter 26 Hot Spring Rendezvous: A Collision of Love and Conspiracy

Wen Nuan and Mo Han sat side by side in the hot spring pool. The hot steam and rising mist blurred the surrounding scenery, as if they were the only two people left in the world.

She sighed warmly and comfortably, and the tension from the banquet just now dissipated.

"The hot spring water is slippery and comfortable." Wen Nuan exclaimed.

Mo Han chuckled, "If you like, we can come here often in the future."

"Okay!" Wen Nuan agreed readily, but when she turned around, she caught a glimpse of a sneaky figure not far away. When she looked closely, it was Manager Zhang!

What is he doing here?

Alarm bells rang in Wen Nuan's heart, and her intuition told her that this guy must have not held his fart well.

She quietly approached Mo Han and whispered, "Look over there, Manager Zhang is acting suspiciously. He must be up to something again."

Mo Han followed the warm gaze and frowned slightly, "Why is he here?"

"Who knows? Anyway, he has no good intentions." Wen Nuan curled her lips.

The two men observed Manager Zhang's every move quietly. They saw him sneak up to a staff member, whisper something, and then quickly leave.

The staff member walked stealthily towards the hot spring pool where Wen Nuan and Mo Han were, holding a small bottle in his hand.

Wen Nuan narrowed her eyes and thought to herself: Here it comes!

Just as the staff was about to pour the unknown liquid in the bottle into the hot spring pool, Wen Nuan suddenly stood up, pretended to accidentally slip, and bumped into the staff.

"Ouch!" The staff member exclaimed, and the bottle in his hand fell to the ground. The liquid inside spilled out, emitting a pungent smell.

Wen Nuan covered her nose and feigned surprise, "What's that smell? It's so awful!"

The staff member's face changed drastically and he stammered and couldn't speak.

Mo Han glanced at him coldly and asked in a deep voice, "What's going on?"

The staff member was so frightened that he trembled all over and stammered, "Nothing...nothing..."

Wen Nuan pretended to be innocent and asked, "Is it some special hot spring additive? But it doesn't smell like it. Instead, it smells a bit like..." She paused and said meaningfully, "Allergen?"

The staff member's face turned pale instantly.

A barely perceptible sneer appeared on Wen Nuan's lips. It seemed that her guess was correct.

"Mo Han, I suddenly feel a little uncomfortable. Let's go back." Wen Nuan leaned softly on Mo Han and said softly.

Mo Han hugged Wen Nuan, his eyes sternly sweeping over the staff and Manager Zhang in the distance, and said in a cold tone, "Okay, let's go."

The two men turned and left, leaving behind only the pale-faced staff member and the gloomy-faced Manager Zhang in the distance.

Wen Nuan turned around, gave Manager Zhang a meaningful look, and whispered to Mo Han, "The fun has just begun..."

After Wen Nuan and Mo Han returned to the room, they did not rest immediately.

Wen Nuan's eyes flashed with a cunning light. "Want to harm me? That won't be that easy!" She took out her cell phone and made a call. "Help me check for any suspicious people who appeared near the hot spring pool today, especially those who had contact with Manager Zhang."

The next day, Wen Nuan went to work as usual as if nothing had happened.

When Manager Zhang saw her, a hint of pride flashed across his face, thinking that his plan had succeeded.

He even pretended to be concerned and asked, "Wu Nuan, how were you yesterday? Did anything happen?"

Wen Nuan smiled slightly, her tone tinged with sarcasm, "Thanks to you, I'm fine. But you don't look well. Did you not sleep well?"

Manager Zhang's heart skipped a beat, but he pretended to be calm and said, "No, I'm fine."

Wen Nuan didn't say anything more, just looked at him meaningfully, then turned and left.

At lunch time, the senior executives of the Mo family enterprise gathered together.

Just as everyone was chatting and laughing, Wen Nuan suddenly stood up, cleared her throat, and said, "Everyone, I have something very important to announce today."

Everyone's eyes were focused on her, and Manager Zhang's expression turned a little ugly.

Wen Nuan took out her cell phone and played a video.

The video shows the conversation between Manager Zhang and the staff member, as well as the scene of the staff member preparing to pour an unknown liquid into the hot spring pool.

"Manager Zhang, could you please explain what's going on?" Wen Nuan's voice was cold and emotionless.

Manager Zhang's face was pale, his whole body was trembling, and he couldn't utter a word.

The video evidence was irrefutable and he had no way of denying it.

The senior executives of the Mo family enterprise were all shocked when they saw this scene.

They never imagined that Manager Zhang, who seemed honest on weekdays, would do such a thing.

In the end, the senior management of the Mo family enterprise decided to fire Manager Zhang and hold him accountable for his legal responsibilities.

Manager Zhang failed completely and was disgraced.

After everything was settled, Wen Nuan and Mo Han stood side by side in front of the hotel's floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking the city's night view.

"Did you know that Manager Zhang would play tricks?" Mo Han turned to look at Wen Nuan with a smile in his eyes.

Wen Nuan smiled slyly, "Of course, I don't take such a small character seriously at all." She paused, suddenly leaned close to Mo Han, and whispered, "But I still want to thank you for helping me..."

Mo Han pulled Wen Nuan into his arms and whispered in her ear, "Thank me for what?"

Wen Nuan's cheeks flushed slightly, and she gently pushed him away. "Thank you... for always being here." After saying that, she turned and walked out. "I'm going to take a walk by the hot spring..."

The night breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness, but it could not blow away the hot steam lingering around the hot spring pool.

Wen Nuan walked alone by the pool, with a lot of thoughts in her mind.

Manager Zhang's conspiracy was exposed, and she finally felt relieved.

But she also realized that her dependence on and affection for Mo Han had long gone beyond the scope of the contract.

"What are you thinking about?" A low and magnetic voice sounded behind her, and Mo Han had walked to her side without her knowing.

Wen Nuan didn't look back, but just quietly looked at the moon reflected in the pool, "I'm wondering... when this drama will end."

Mo Han hugged her from behind and rested his chin lightly on the top of her head.

"Perhaps this drama has just begun." His voice was gentle yet mixed with a subtle arrogance.

Her warm body stiffened slightly, then relaxed, gently leaning against his chest.

His embrace was warm and strong, like a solid fortress, making her feel completely safe.

"Mo Han..." Wen Nuan called softly.

"Ok?"

Wen Nuan mustered up the courage, stood on tiptoe, and gave him a light kiss on the cheek.

It was like a dragonfly skimming the water, but it was like a stone, causing ripples in Mo Han's heart.

Mo Han was stunned, then a wicked smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.

He suddenly turned Wen Nuan around, his deep eyes locked on hers, "Woman, you are playing with fire."

Wen Nuan was a little flustered by his burning gaze and wanted to dodge, but was firmly held by his big hands.

"I……"

"Do you know the price of playing with fire?" Mo Han's voice was low and hoarse, with a hint of danger.

The warm heartbeat quickened and the breathing became rapid.

She raised her head and met his burning gaze, her eyes flashing with determination, "I know."

A hint of surprise flashed in Mo Han's eyes. He lowered his head and gently kissed her lips...

"Looks like someone won't be able to sleep," he whispered, a hint of pride in his tone.

The warm kiss was gentle but firm, as if responding to Mo Han, and also as if responding to the emotions deep in his heart.

The hot steam from the hot spring blurred the boundaries between the two people and also blurred the boundaries of this contract.

The next morning, sunlight poured into the room through the floor-to-ceiling windows. When Wen Nuan woke up, she found that Mo Han was no longer around.

She stood up and walked to the balcony, and saw Mo Han standing downstairs, dressed in casual clothes, looking particularly handsome.

He looked up, saw Wen Nuan, and a gentle arc appeared on the corner of his mouth.

After returning to the company, Manager Zhang's "end" became a topic of conversation among everyone after dinner.

Those colleagues who used to be sarcastic and take advantage of Wen Nuan when she was down now respect her and even try to please her a little.

Wen Nuan didn't care about these things. She just focused on her work as if nothing had changed.

But she knew that some things had changed quietly.

Her position in the company has been completely consolidated, and she is no longer the "abandoned girl" who is bullied by others.

In the evening, Mo Han brought Wen Nuan to a high-end restaurant.

Candlelight dinner, swaying red wine, everything seems romantic and warm.

"It seems that Manager Zhang has completely failed this time." Wen Nuan took a sip of red wine, with a hint of sarcasm in her tone.

Mo Han smiled and said, "It's his own fault. But thanks to him, our relationship has become closer." There was a hint of cunning in his eyes.

Wen Nuan's cheeks flushed slightly, "Who has become closer to you?"

Mo Han reached out and held her hand, saying seriously, "You, my Mrs. Mo."

My warm heart skipped a beat, Mrs. Mo?

This name made her feel sweet and uneasy.

Although it was a contract marriage, Mo Han's kindness to her was real.

She knew that she had been deeply involved in this "play" and could not extricate herself.

"Next, we still have many challenges to face." Mo Han's tone suddenly became serious.

Wen Nuan nodded, "I know." She knew that their relationship was not just about the two of them, but also involved the interests of both families, and even more.

After returning home, Wen Nuan was about to rest when suddenly, the phone on the bedside table vibrated.

It was a text message from an unfamiliar number.

"Want to know the cause of your mother's death? See you at the old pier tomorrow night at ten o'clock."

Wen Nuan's face turned pale in an instant, and the phone slipped from her hand and fell on the carpet with a muffled sound.

Her mother's death had always been a thorn in her heart. Now, this thorn had been ruthlessly pulled out, and blood was dripping...

Mo Han walked into the room and saw Wen Nuan’s pale face and the phone on the ground, and his heart sank.

"What's wrong?" He walked over to her, a hint of worry in his tone.

Wen Nuan raised her head, her eyes filled with fear and anxiety.

"I...I received a text message..."

"What text message?" Mo Han picked up the phone and his expression became serious when he saw the content on it.

"Don't be afraid, I'll take care of it."

Wen Nuan tightly grasped Mo Han's hand, as if grasping a life-saving straw. "Mo Han..."

"I'm here." Mo Han held her tightly in his arms, giving her silent comfort.

Outside the window, the night is dark, as if foreshadowing the coming of a storm...