Light Touch, Enduring Cold Autumn

That evening, at the Leng Family residence.

In the living room.

The latest hot news was playing on the TV.

"Yes, my father's death made me very sad, but it's okay. Before he passed away, he told me to take over the Yan Xing Group properly."

"For him, I will do my best."

In front of the camera, Long Zaitian, the adopted son of Yan Huang, was tearfully expressing his grief and longing for his deceased father.

Click, click, click!

Cameras were snapping frantically, and it wouldn't be long before Long Zaitian's succession of the Yan Xing Group made headlines.

Gu Yan watched Long Zaitian on TV, crying his heart out, and couldn't help but curl his lips into a smirk.

Perfect, it was time to pay him a visit.

The King of Hell Palace still needed to be firmly in his grasp, especially since Long Zaitian possessed a strand of [Dragon Qi] that could aid in cultivation!

"Hey, Fishy Gu, isn't that the son of the host from the previous banquet?"

Leng Ling'er munched on chips, still feeling a lingering fear as she watched the man on TV.

The scene brought her thoughts back to the banquet a dozen days ago, when suddenly news of the host's death spread, causing a huge panic.

Gu Yan nodded and said, "Yes, the owner of the Yan Xing Group is dead. His body has already been buried, and his adopted son, Long Zaitian, has inherited the group."

"But that's not a big deal. The main partner we've been working with in the Gu Family Group has always been Long Zaitian. The former chairman hasn't been involved in the group's affairs for a long time, leaving everything to Long Zaitian to handle."

Hearing this, Leng Qingqiu, who had been sitting beside Gu Yan and had no intention of speaking, felt a bit relieved inside.

It seemed that Gu Yan didn't seem to care whether the King of Hell Palace's master was alive or dead.

.........No, why am I thinking this? My revenge isn't for Gu Yan.

Why should I consider his feelings?

Thinking of this,

Leng Qingqiu, maintaining her calm exterior, asked casually, "Hmm? What happened at the previous banquet?"

Hearing this,

Leng Ling'er realized that Leng Qingqiu didn't know about it, so she recounted the incident with lingering fear: "Sis, you don't know what happened. After Fishy Gu finished singing on stage, Long Zaitian pulled him out in a panic."

"Not long after, news of the Yan chairman's death spread! The banquet hall was in complete chaos. But Fishy Gu told me not to tell you, Sis, so you didn't know."

"Oh, right! Fishy Gu even sang a new song for you, Sis! It's called 'Light-Years Away'!"

Leng Ling'er became more and more excited as she spoke, and she even took out her hidden phone from her pocket and played the recorded 'Light-Years Away.'

Gu Yan glanced at her and remained silent.

Was this sister-in-law a bit slow-witted?

Leng Qingqiu naturally knew what had happened at the banquet. She had even heard half of 'Light-Years Away' live.

Upon finding that the situation was similar to what she already knew, she felt relieved. Still, she gave Leng Ling'er a kind smile.

Smiling, she said, "So... Ling'er, where did you get that phone?"

"Ah....."

Leng Ling'er froze on the spot, then panicked and quickly turned off the music, hiding the phone behind her back: "Not Sis! Listen to me!"

Oh no! How did I suddenly forget about this! The phone hasn't been 'washed clean' yet!

Just as Leng Qingqiu was about to demand Leng Ling'er hand over the phone,

Gu Yan stopped her and coughed lightly: "Well, Qingqiu, kids grow up, and having a phone is quite convenient."

"It's easier to contact each other in the future. If Ling'er goes out and gets lost, we won't have to worry about not being able to find her, right?"

At this, Leng Ling'er looked at Gu Yan with teary eyes: "Brother-in-law~!!"

Leng Qingqiu, hearing this, turned slightly displeased towards Gu Yan. Don't you know my good intentions?

Having read extensively, I naturally know there are many unsavory things on the internet.

If Ling'er learns some strange things online and becomes a little punk with all sorts of incomprehensible speech, what then?

What if she even reads those pornographic and obscene books?

Reading them is one thing, but what if she reads those strange, pornographic, anti-human books with bizarre ideas?

If it's not pure love, I can't accept it!

But! But Gu Yan is acting like a good guy here, and if I continue, Ling'er might start to find me annoying.....

What a despicable man, so easily meddling in our family affairs!

Leng Qingqiu took a deep breath and, with a reluctant nod, said, "Since your brother-in-law has said so, I won't confiscate the phone."

Thinking about it, Gu Yan was right. It would be convenient to contact each other directly by phone or locate the phone's position in the future.

Before, I was afraid it would affect Ling'er's studies, but now, with things like the Black Tortoise Gate's successor appearing around her, it's clear that martial artists have already infiltrated human society.

To avoid any accidents, it's probably best to let Ling'er keep a way to contact me.

However!

"Although I won't take it away, Ling'er, you must focus on your studies and not look at those unsavory things........."

Leng Qingqiu switched to parent mode again.

Leng Ling'er, feeling overwhelmed, shook her little yellow head and nodded repeatedly, promising she absolutely wouldn't become like that.

Gu Yan just smiled wryly. Please, this little brat has already done everything.

After a few minutes of scolding, Leng Qingqiu finally smiled in satisfaction: "Very good."

Looking at the time, it was exactly 6 PM. Gu Yan stood up as well: "Alright, it's getting late, I should head out."

Leng Ling'er, who was already scrolling through short videos on her phone, thought Gu Yan was going to take a shower and waved her hand: "Fishy Gu, remember to wash the underwear I threw in the basket earlier."

Leng Qingqiu, a bit annoyed, said to Leng Ling'er, who was lying on the couch like a salted fish playing with her phone, "Ling'er, wash your own clothes. Don't always trouble your brother-in-law."

"Woo! Sis! Your clothes are all washed by Brother-in-law!"

"That... that's because..."

Although Gu Yan was a bit reluctant to leave Qingqiu, for the sake of the plan, he had to temporarily depart. So he repeated, "Actually, I'm planning to go back."

!!

In an instant, both sisters were stunned.

Leng Ling'er's phone slipped from her hand and fell onto the couch. She immediately looked at her sister.

Leng Qingqiu's expression froze, and the harmonious atmosphere in the living room seemed to become heavy and gloomy due to Gu Yan's words.

"You're leaving?"

"Why so sudden?"

Leng Qingqiu spoke, her expression gradually returning to indifference.

She stood up, looking up at him: "Is it because you feel it's too troublesome to take care of us, so you want to leave?"

"It's okay, we two can take care of ourselves. Gu Yan, you can continue to live here."

"We can wash your clothes for you, it's just a matter of throwing them in the washing machine. Housework was something I did back when we didn't have servants."

"Gu Yan, you......"

Leng Qingqiu didn't notice her tone getting increasingly anxious. The next second,

Gu Yan gently placed his hands on Leng Qingqiu's slightly tense cheeks, instantly calming her down.

Gu Yan chuckled: "What are you thinking?"

"My parents called me, saying they miss me, so I need to go back and stay for a while."

"Don't worry, I'm not leaving for good, just not staying here."

"But you... Qingqiu."

"Why are you so nervous when I say I'm leaving?"

"Is it because..... you can't bear to part with me?"

!!

Leng Qingqiu, her heart exposed, immediately became flustered and slapped Gu Yan's hands away. She sat back down on the couch with a cold expression.

Crossing her arms, her face slightly flushed, she said coldly, "Who can't bear to part with you? It's just that having one less man in the house will cause a lot of inconvenience."

Saying this, she impatiently waved her hand: "Go, go, go. Just leave."

Seeing this, Gu Yan, although reluctant, had no choice but to follow the plot.

Staying still might lead to a bad ending.

But seeing Leng Qingqiu's tsundere behavior in front of him made his heart race uncontrollably.

"Qingqiu!"

Gu Yan suddenly spoke up.

Leng Qingqiu's heart still felt a bit ashamed, as if her secret had been exposed. Just as she was about to turn her head...

(*￣3)~~~

"!!!"

She suddenly felt a warm sensation on her cheek.

Gu Yan had lightly kissed her cheek like a dragonfly skimming the water, and then, like a child who had just pressed a doorbell, he immediately bolted away.

"You! You scoundrel!"

Leng Qingqiu, flustered and angry, quickly covered her right cheek and stood up, ready to chase after him. But Gu Yan, that bundle of life essence, had already disappeared without a trace.

All that was left was a voice echoing:

"This is the salary I should have received for the past half month~~ Goodbye, my little Qingqing~~"

Leng Ling'er, who was standing nearby, widened her eyes and covered her mouth in disbelief, watching the scene unfold before her.

No! No way! Brother-in-law is actually this bold?!

Today he dares to sneak a kiss, tomorrow he'll... *gasp*!!

Amazing! Amazing! Amazing! A new legend has emerged!!

Leng Qingqiu covered her face, staring at the vanishing figure of that life essence, her earlobes now a deep crimson. Her heart was racing.

"Scoundrel... how dare he treat me like this..."

Leng Qingqiu clenched her fists tightly. Scoundrel...

Who kisses someone and then just runs away...

But... for some reason, I don't hate this feeling.

Curse it, curse it, curse it, curse it!!

Bear with it, hold on, I must endure, Leng Qingqiu!!

This is just a small compensation to Gu Yan for taking over the Gu Family.

A kiss is just a kiss, compensation, everything is just compensation.

However! I'm still so annoyed!! How dare he kiss and run!