Gu Yan's face twitched for a moment: "How... how did this involve Shen Wan'er?"
"Hehe, you're feeling guilty."
"Tsk, I really never said that, I only said those things to you, Qingqiu."
"Hehe."
"Believe me!"
Sensing Gu Yan's panic, Leng Qingqiu's mood improved considerably.
Good, this was the right rhythm.
But... would he still like her no matter what she became?
Leng Qingqiu felt conflicted. Would he still like her even if he knew what she was doing behind the scenes?
Would he still like her even if he knew how she cultivated?
Would he still like her even if her hands were stained with blood?
Leng Qingqiu wasn't sure. She didn't dare imagine what expression Gu Yan would have after learning her true nature.
Would he perhaps...
For some reason, just thinking about that scenario made Leng Qingqiu's heart ache unbearably.
On Leng Ling'er's side, watching the two playfully banter, her eyes gleamed even brighter.
Wow... the intimate interaction between big sis and brother-in-law was just... just too appetizing!
Ahem, of course, that's assuming brother-in-law isn't angry anymore. That was too scary!
By the way, brother-in-law didn't mention my romance novels. Has that matter already blown over?
Hehe, even though he said he'd confiscate them, it was obviously just to scare me, right? What a tsundere brother-in-law~~
The next second.
As if hearing Leng Ling'er's thoughts.
Gu Yan said, "By the way, Qingqiu, I want to discuss something with you. The college entrance exam is coming up soon, and those romance novels in Ling'er's bedside drawer are too distracting for studying."
"So I'm planning to confiscate them first and return them after she finishes the exam. What do you think?"
Leng Qingqiu snapped back to attention, confused by these words. Romance novels? Romance novels...
She turned her kind face towards the pale, trembling Leng Ling'er: "Ling'er, what romance novels? I've never heard you mention them?"
Seeing Gu Yan's devilish smile, Leng Ling'er felt her vision go dark.
It's over! Brother-in-law, you're too vindictive!
There are still several months until the college entrance exam. Aren't you just trying to kill me? Ahhhhh!!
After quickly cleaning up the dishes, Gu Yan left.
On his way back, a hint of a smile appeared in his eyes.
This kind of life was quite interesting.
The day after tomorrow, he would be attending the banquet held by the King of Hell Palace. According to his guess, representatives from most of Jianghai City's prominent families would probably attend.
The security personnel would certainly be very well-prepared. Surely he wouldn't encounter the kind of plot that only happens in novels?
The scene where the protagonist shows off and slaps faces?
Gu Yan felt a sense of amusement. According to the plot, it should be villains like them who thoughtlessly launch verbal attacks on the protagonist.
Then the protagonist directly reveals his strength and beats up the rich second-generation villain.
Hehehe~~ He really wanted to see such a scene in person.
........
.......
At the Shen family home.
Shen Wan'er stared pensively at a closet full of clothes: "Hmm... the day after tomorrow is the Yan Xing Group's banquet. Which formal dress should I wear?"
She felt nervous and excited. This was an opportunity. Although the Shen family's pharmaceutical business had returned to normal operations,
Gu Yan's manipulations had caused them to lose a large number of business partners and market credibility.
The Yan Xing Group's banquet the day after tomorrow was an important chance for her. After all, the attendees would certainly all be wealthy and influential people.
She definitely needed to find new business partners there to take the company to the next level.
However...
A hint of hesitation flashed in Shen Wan'er's eyes. Would Gu Yan be there?
After pondering for a moment, she shook her head. No, it doesn't matter even if Gu Yan goes.
They have nothing between them anymore, so she shouldn't overthink it.
At that moment.
Buzz buzz~
Her phone vibrated. Shen Wan'er took it out and looked.
[Ms. Shen, are you asleep?]
It was a message from Xiao Lin. She felt a bit exasperated.
Previously, because she got drunk on the wine Gu Yan gave her, she had impulsively let Xiao Lin take her back to the company and even gave him a phone, adding him as a contact.
As a result, he seemed to think she was interested in him or something, and kept messaging her all the time.
Didn't he realize that she could never like someone who was just a security guard?
But... Shen Wan'er pondered. Xiao Lin's abilities weren't bad. Maybe she could arrange for him to be her personal bodyguard at the banquet the day after tomorrow, to ward off any unwanted advances from bothersome people.
He could serve perfectly as a shield.
With this in mind, Shen Wan'er began chatting with Xiao Lin.
In a rented room.
Xiao Lin lay on the wooden bed, phone in hand, staring expectantly at the chat window.
The next second.
[Not asleep.]
Shen Wan'er had sent a message. Xiao Lin's whole body trembled with excitement.
Shen Wan'er replied, and she's not asleep. Does this mean she likes me?
He immediately started chatting with her.
.....
......
At the Bai family home.
Bang bang!!
"Qionglan! Come out! Don't be so stubborn! You have to meet Xiao Lin whether you want to or not!"
Outside Bai Qionglan's room, her father Bai Tiangang was pounding furiously on the door.
His expression was extremely angry. This child used to be so obedient when she was younger.
How did she become so disobedient after growing up? Is it rebellious adolescence? Or is it the school teachers' problem? Maybe transfer schools...
No, might as well just have her drop out and learn how to manage the family business instead.
"Qionglan! I'll say it one last time! You must meet that Xiao Lin!"
"Regardless of the outcome! You have to meet him!"
Bai Tiangang shouted loudly, then shook his head and left.
Inside the room, Bai Qionglan curled up under the blanket, her eyes full of tears.
She clutched half of a jade pendant tightly in her hand, sobbing softly: "Mom..."
Downstairs.
Bai Jun looked at his father who had just finished shouting and come downstairs, and said coolly: "Dad, I've seen Xiao Lin. He's not good enough. Don't make little sis meet him."
Hearing this, Bai Tiangang shook his head and sighed: "Jun, you don't understand. This person was personally recommended by the former Dragon King in a handwritten letter. How dare I neglect him?"
He patted Bai Jun's shoulder and said: "Who dares to bet whether the former Dragon King will come out of retirement to protect this successor to the Dragon King Palace that he has his eye on?"
Bai Jun said nothing, clenching his fists tightly. No one knew what he was thinking.