I raised stunning young ladies, but they all wanted to possess me.

Shen Youyao suddenly raised her head.

lover?

She was completely stunned.

Her delicate body trembled slightly uncontrollably.

Li Zhengguo didn't notice her odd behavior and continued speaking.

"There are two universities where you can be directly admitted through Professor Gu's connections."

One is Tsinghua University or Peking University.

"The top university that ordinary people can get into, ranked number one in the country."

"The academic atmosphere is good, the environment is safe, and it's a great fit for you."

"The other one is the Zhenguo Superpower Academy."

"A special academy that focuses on martial arts and superpowers, cultivating the empire's future top combat force."

He paused.

"I suggest you go to Tsinghua or Peking University."

"That place is more suitable for you."

Shen Youyao didn't hear a word of what followed.

Those two words were all she could think about.

lover……

Gu Yan's lover...

The sadness in my heart was suddenly diluted by a little bit of joy.

Even though they were just lovers...

But at least...

This at least shows that Gu Yan cares about her, right?

"Useless trash."

In his mind, Shen Youwei's cold voice rang out.

"You're this happy just because we're lovers?"

"If you're going to do it, be his lawfully wedded wife."

"What's a lover anyway?"

"You good-for-nothing."

Shen Youyao felt a pang of sadness and almost burst into tears again.

"Miss Shen?"

Li Zhengguo's voice pulled her back to reality.

"Have you decided which school to choose?"

Shen Youyao opened her mouth, but didn't know what to say.

She didn't want to rely on Gu Yan.

She could pass the exam herself...

but……

Just then.

Shen Youwei's voice echoed in my mind again.

"Little sister, spare a little of your consciousness for me."

I want to answer.

Shen Youyao hesitated for a moment.

Then she gently closed her eyes.

When I opened my eyes again.

Li Zhengguo's pupils suddenly contracted.

He felt that Shen Youyao's entire demeanor had changed.

It's the same face, and the same black-rimmed glasses.

But that aura...

Well, how should I put it?

Like the most noble young lady of ancient Western Europe.

Elegant, aloof, and superior.

Shen Youwei slightly curled the corners of her mouth, revealing a beautiful smile.

"Minister Li."

Her voice changed too, becoming less timid and more composed.

"I want to go to Zhenguo Superpower Academy."

Li Zhengguo was stunned.

He opened his mouth, as if to say something.

But looking at the girl in front of him with a completely different temperament, he couldn't bring himself to say those words.

There was a few seconds of silence.

He nodded.

"understood."

"I will arrange for Miss Shen to be admitted without taking the entrance exam."

Shen Youwei shook her head.

"No need for guaranteed admission."

"I want to take the exam."

Li Zhengguo was stunned again.

He looked into Shen Youwei's calm yet resolute eyes and remained speechless for a long time.

After a long while, he finally nodded.

"……good."

……

outside the window.

The rooftop across the street.

A man dressed in black withdrew his gaze and spat.

He clenched his fist, and the token at his waist flashed in the morning light.

There are two characters engraved on it.

Sima.

……

now.

Jinghai City.

Pei family residence.

The private jet slowly landed.

Gu Yan was in a daze, feeling something soft and warm under her head.

That feel...

Well, how should I put it?

It felt like being trapped in a cloud.

The clouds were still warm.

He instinctively rubbed against it.

So soft.

wrong.

He suddenly opened his eyes.

What catches the eye is an astonishing abundance.

His white clothes were stretched taut, and his face was buried in that soft fabric.

Gu Yan froze completely.

Damn it.

He slowly raised his head and met Pei Youyi's gentle eyes.

Pei Youyi was looking down at him with a faint smile on her face.

The morning light streamed in through the porthole, falling on her voluptuous figure and outlining her stunning curves.

"Xiao Yan, are you awake?"

Her voice was as gentle as a spring breeze.

"We've arrived."

Gu Yan's lips twitched.

"Aunt Pei...how could I...?"

Pei Youyi gracefully brushed aside her loose hair.

"You fell asleep while we were chatting last night."

"I saw you weren't sleeping comfortably, so I picked you up."

She paused, then smiled gently.

"It's okay, Xiao Yan. You used to sleep in my arms sometimes when you were little."

Gu Yan: "..."

Childhood is childhood.

It's hard to say whether he can hold back now.

Looking into Pei Youyi's gentle eyes, he swallowed back the words of his complaint.

Forget it.

Anyway, that's how it is.

He sat up straight and rubbed his neck.

Some images suddenly flashed through my mind.

That happened many years ago.

At that time, Pei Yuran had just been adopted by Pei Youyi and had not yet fully established herself.

The old-fashioned Pei family looked down on this mother and daughter from out of town and made things difficult for them at every turn.

At one family meeting, a very senior old man pointed his finger at Pei Yuran and cursed at her.

"Does this bastard even deserve the surname Pei?"

Pei Youyi sat in the main seat without saying a word.

He simply picked up the teacup and took a sip.

then.

The old man was discovered the next day, and evidence of his embezzlement of family property was sent to the court of appeal.

On the third day, several core members of his lineage were found to have engaged in illegal activities.

On the fourth day, the old man came to Pei Youyi's door in person and knelt down to beg for mercy.

Pei Youyi remained as gentle as ever.

"What is Third Uncle doing?"

"Get up quickly, the ground is cold."

She helped the old man up herself and even had someone bring him a cup of hot tea.

Since.

No one dared to utter a single word of dissent in front of Pei Yuran anymore.

As Gu Yan thought about these past events, she couldn't help but glance at Pei Youyi.

This gentle woman.

Her smile is like a spring breeze, but she can be ruthless than anyone else when she strikes.

"Xiao Yan, what are you thinking about?"

Pei Youyi's voice rang out.

Gu Yan wondered if it was just her imagination, but the beautiful eyes that looked at him seemed to hold not only tenderness but also an indescribable emotion.

Gu Yan snapped out of her daze and shook her head.

"It's nothing."

"It's just that I was thinking about some things from the past."

Pei Youyi smiled.

"arrive."

"Yu Ran is waiting at home."

She stood up and extended her hand.

Gu Yan looked at her.

In the morning light, her figure was full and gentle.

He sighed and took her hand.

The two disembarked from the plane together.

Pei Yuran held Gu Yan's hand tightly and walked inside.

Along the way, many servants and maids saw him and stopped and bowed slightly.

"Master of the family."

"Master Gu".

Gu Yan nodded in response.

But he was thinking about other things.

After taking a few steps, he suddenly spoke.

"Aunt Pei, my supernatural fruit and the Demon-Suppressing Blade..."

"It was so chaotic back then, where did you leave it?"

Pei Youyi chuckled softly.

"Don't worry, Xiao Yan."

"Since it belonged to Xiao Yan, we naturally took it along the way in that chaotic scene."

She paused.

"It's already been delivered to your room."

Gu Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Aunt Pei."

He took a few more steps.

"Aunt Pei, you promised me."

"If it's not suitable, I disagree. I'll explain it to Miss Yu Ran and then let me leave."

Pei Youyi paused for a moment.

She turned her head and looked at Gu Yan.

A complex emotion flickered in those gentle eyes.

But she nodded nonetheless.

"Don't worry, Xiao Yan."

"I will never go against Xiao Yan's wishes."

Gu Yan nodded.

The two continued walking forward.

Soon, they arrived at the entrance of a most luxurious courtyard.

The courtyard is large and filled with all kinds of rare flowers and trees.

In the middle is a stone table and several stone chairs.

A young girl sits on a stone bench.

She was dressed in a simple white outfit, and her long hair cascaded down her back.

He was holding a black short sword and gently wiping it with a white cloth.

The sword was as black as ink, yet it gleamed with a cold, chilling light.

Her movements were slow and deliberate.

He exuded a cold aura that kept strangers at bay.

Pei Yuran.