After being kicked out of the house by Leng Qingqiu, Gu Yan had no choice but to reluctantly follow her instructions and take his mischievous sister-in-law, Leng Ling'er, out for a stroll.
Once in the car.
Leng Ling'er happily shouted from the backseat: "ヽ(＾－＾)V Yay! It's a rare holiday, and I don't want to stay at home reading~"
"I didn't expect my sister to be so nice, actually letting me and that useless Gu Yan go out to play."
Gu Yan, who was sitting beside her, felt a headache coming on. Leaning his left hand on the car window, he gazed out at the scenery with a look of utter despair.
Why did I have to spend this rare holiday with this brat?
I should have never mentioned Xiao Lin's affairs.
But... if I hadn't brought it up, and Qingqiu had later discovered some clues on her own, it might have led to unnecessary misunderstandings.
At this stage, I really don't want to get involved in those weird plot twists.
Of course... apart from all that.
Gu Yan glanced at the yellow-haired brat beside him who was in high spirits.
It seemed that since it was rare to go out, Leng Ling'er had dressed up beautifully. She had a delicate makeup on, wore a black coat, a white shirt inside, and a yellow bow tie around her neck.
She was holding her phone, taking selfies non-stop in the car.
If it were just that, Gu Yan wouldn't have paid much attention, but...
"Why are you wearing a mask?"
Gu Yan pointed at the black mask on her face, his expression a bit strange.
Hearing this, Leng Ling'er continued to fiddle with her hair without a care, then looked at her beautiful self in the selfie camera and replied to Gu Yan, "You're such a loser, Gu Yan~ Don't you know I'm a short video streamer?"
"Although my main account got banned, I still have a backup account."
"I'm just posting daily photos to keep my account active."
Gu Yan seemed to recall a streamer he had come across on short videos named [Cold Arrogant].
That account got banned for arguing with trolls, yet this brat still hasn't given up on being an influencer?
Is she trying to go viral through controversy?
Gu Yan didn't understand the young generation's mindset but respected it.
Leng Ling'er, on the other hand, didn't pay much attention to Gu Yan's strange gaze. She quickly snapped a suitable angle, then opened the photo editing app, added a caption: [Today is another beautiful day~]
The accompanying picture was of herself and Gu Yan, whose face was covered with a sticker.
Finally, she clicked send, completing the process in one smooth motion!
Perfect!
Leng Ling'er was feeling quite pleased with herself, but just a second after she sent the photo.
Buzz buzz~~
Her phone vibrated, and she saw a message from Bai Qionglan on WeChat.
Bai Qionglan: [Ling'er, you're out with our brother-in-law? Where are you guys going?]
Bai Qionglan: [Short video screenshot.JPG]
Tch... she found out anyway.
Leng Ling'er pouted and quickly typed: [What do you mean 'our brother-in-law'? He's MY brother-in-law, Bai Qionglan. What are you up to? Today, I'm out with Brother-in-law for some serious business.]
Bai Qionglan: [What serious business? Can I join?]
Leng Ling'er thought for a moment, feeling that bringing Bai Qionglan along might lead to some trouble, so she immediately replied: [No way.]
At the Bai residence.
Seeing Leng Ling'er's reply, Bai Qionglan puffed out her cheeks.
Ling'er... how could you...
She quickly typed: [Ling'er, do you want to return the book I lent you?]
Book?
Leng Ling'er was stunned for a moment, then quickly realized.
Sss!
How could I have forgotten? That 18+ [Being XXXX] book was confiscated by my sister!
This is bad...
A cold sweat dripped down Leng Ling'er's face.
Bai Qionglan... was this also part of your plan?
Thus.....
At Jianghai Commercial Street.
Gu Yan looked helplessly at the Bai siblings waiting for them.
Bai Jun greeted Gu Yan: "Nice to see you again, Gu Yan. My sister asked me to drive her over, saying you were here."
"We hope we're not intruding?"
Bai Qionglan also politely greeted Gu Yan: "Good morning, Brother-in-law of Ling'er."
Then she walked up, hugged Leng Ling'er's arm, and nuzzled her head against Leng Ling'er's shoulder: "Ling'er, Ling'er, see? You still let me catch up with you."
Leng Ling'er's expression was a bit awkward. She had already taken off her mask.
After all, wearing a mask was just to avoid being recognized online.
She gave Gu Yan a sheepish smile: "That's how it is, heh heh."
"Heh heh your ghost!"
Gu Yan rubbed his temples in frustration. He looked at Old Gao beside him and said: "Old Gao, call the bodyguards nearby over."
"Yes, Young Master."
Old Gao dialed a number.
In less than a few minutes.
A group of about a dozen black-suited bodyguards marched in neat formation towards Gu Yan and the others.
"Good morning, Young Master!"
"Good morning, Young Master!"
"Good morning, Young Master!"
The group shouted in unison. These were Gu Yan's private bodyguards, stationed throughout Jianghai, ready to be dispatched at any time.
The commotion caught the attention of passersby on the bustling commercial street.
"Sss! What's going on? Some rich guy shopping with so many people following him?"
"Maybe they're filming a video? I heard some influencers dress up as rich guys to collaborate with stores for video content!"
"No, you're all blind. Isn't that the eldest son of the Gu family? The richest man in Jianghai City!"
"Sss! Now that you mention it... I saw a video of him singing on short videos before. Although the video was taken down because the influencer's account was banned..."
"Is this what the rich do every day?"
The onlookers took out their phones and captured this rare scene.
Leng Ling'er looked shocked: "Brother-in-law, why did you call so many bodyguards?"
"Aren't we just here to buy soy sauce?"
Bai Qionglan, hearing this, angrily pinched Leng Ling'er's arm: "So, Ling'er, the serious business you mentioned is buying soy sauce?"
Bai Jun twitched his mouth, this is the Gu family's eldest son, no wonder he didn't want to join the Martial Arts Department... isn't this life more comfortable?
Gu Yan, however, shrugged nonchalantly: "Since we're all out shopping, how could we just buy a bottle of soy sauce?"
"I called the bodyguards over to carry our bags, because..."
As he spoke, Gu Yan took out a black card, his lips curling into a slight smile as he showed it to Leng Ling'er, who was eyeing it covetously: "Today, we can buy as much as we want."
"I'll treat everyone! Consider it buying New Year's goods!"
!!
Leng Ling'er was shocked and excited, shouting happily: "Wow! Brother-in-law, you're amazing!"
"Even though I always knew you were a rich second-generation, it's only now that I realize you really are!"
Gu Yan's lips twitched. Why do I feel like you're implying something?
Is it because I haven't shown off my wealth before?
In the shadows.
Mei Xue and Jun Zilan, who had been guarding Leng Ling'er, observed the scene from the sidelines.
Jun Zilan pouted, biting the edge of her fan: "Sniff sniff, the master rarely calls for a meeting, yet we have to stay here. What a pity!"
Mei Xue moved a bit further away from Jun Zilan. After a moment of silence, she replied: "Gu Yan and Leng Ling'er are very important to the master. Having us two handle this mission shows the master's trust in us."
"...Are you even listening?"
"Jun Zilan, can you stop crying?"
Mei Xue sighed softly. I really want to see the master too...