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

Gu Yan was startled and quickly grabbed her hand.

"Sister Yuran, no need, no need!"

"After all, we're... friends."

He's not stupid.

Having finally escaped from the wolf's den, are you going back to continue this imprisonment play?

Only someone with a screw loose would do that.

Moreover, this iceberg goose in front of us is obviously easier to deal with.

Pei Yuran looked at him and remained silent for a long while.

Then she hesitated before speaking.

"Then how have you changed?"

Gu Yan was taken aback.

"How have I changed?"

Pei Yuran's voice remained cold, yet carried a hint of barely perceptible grievance.

"You were very obedient before, and you listened to everything I said."

"Now……"

She glanced at the pink diamond bracelet on his wrist.

"Why didn't you listen to me when I told you to throw that away?"

Gu Yan was dumbfounded.

Why was he nice to Pei Yuran before?

I have money.

You take someone's money and do their bidding.

It's all clearly stated in the contract.

Now that the contract has been terminated, why would he listen to anything?

He coughed lightly.

"Sister Yuran, wasn't the contract already terminated?"

Pei Yuran felt very uncomfortable.

The uncomfortable feeling was even stronger than when I saw the photos and videos earlier.

She spoke.

"I can rehire you."

"Hire them for a longer period this time."

Gu Yan shook her head.

"I don't want to renew my contract."

"I want to live my own life."

Pei Yuran was completely stunned.

A rare look of confusion appeared on that aloof and stunningly beautiful face.

Surprisingly, it looks exceptionally good.

In her opinion.

Isn't his life just about having someone by his side?

But he said...

Want to live your own life?

An extremely uncomfortable feeling welled up inside me.

She didn't know what that feeling was like.

All I know is that I feel terrible.

feeling bad.

She suddenly thought of something.

He suddenly grabbed Gu Yan's hand.

He turned and left.

Gu Yan was completely stunned.

What the hell!

What is Pei Yuran trying to do?

Have we walked into the lion's den again?

He was pulled a few steps, his heart pounding in his chest.

then.

He breathed a sigh of relief.

Because Pei Yuran led him into a private kitchen in the courtyard.

But soon, Gu Yan realized something was wrong.

What are you doing in the kitchen?

He looked at Pei Yuran.

He noticed that Pei Yuran was also quietly watching him.

Those icy blue eyes just stared straight at him without saying a word.

Gu Yan felt a little uneasy under their gaze.

"Sister Yu Ran?"

Pei Yuran spoke up.

"Don't you like cooking and baking?"

"This is the newly built kitchen."

Gu Yan was dumbfounded.

When did I give Pei Yuran the wrong impression that I like cooking?

He looked at the brand-new kitchen in front of him, fully equipped with all kinds of utensils, more luxurious than most kitchens he had ever seen.

Some images suddenly flashed through my mind.

That was several years ago.

He also spent quite a while with Pei Yuran at that time.

This girl is so cold, no one dares to approach her.

The servants of the Pei family would avoid her whenever they saw her, and the so-called clansmen would never care about her.

After observing for a few days, Gu Yan discovered something.

Although Pei Yuran is cold, she will react to delicious food.

A very small reaction.

For example, the brows might relax slightly.

For example, there might be a barely perceptible curve at the corner of the mouth.

For example, those icy blue eyes would light up for a fleeting moment.

Gu Yan thought to herself, "This girl is actually a hidden foodie."

So he went to learn it.

Learn to cook all kinds of delicious food.

Desserts, pastries, and snacks.

I make different dishes every day and then deliver them to her on my way.

"Yu Ran, try this."

"Yu Ran, this is something new I learned today."

"Yuran, this seems like we made too much. Can you eat some for me?"

At first, Pei Yuran just looked at him coldly, without saying a word or responding.

Gu Yan wasn't in a hurry; she put the things down and left.

Continue the next day.

The third day continued.

Fourth day.

Pei Yuran finally reached out her hand.

She picked up a small cookie and took a bite.

Then those icy blue eyes lit up.

It really was just for a moment.

But Gu Yan saw it.

From then on, Pei Yuran started eating it.

Although he still had a cold face and didn't say anything, he would eat every time.

Sometimes when Gu Yan arrived late, she would stand at the door and wait.

They didn't say who they were waiting for, they just stood there.

Every time Gu Yan saw that aloof figure standing at the door, she couldn't help but find it a little funny.

This girl is quite cute.

But that doesn't mean he likes cooking!

He learned to cook because of work requirements, so that this girl could have something to eat.

He was happy when he delivered the patient because he saw improvement and because he had accomplished his mission well.

What does this have to do with whether you like to cook or not?

Gu Yan snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Pei Yuran.

"Sister Yuran, is it possible...?"

"Actually, I don't like cooking?"

Pei Yuran frowned slightly.

"impossible."

Her voice remained cool and clear, yet carried a hint of seriousness.

"I could tell you were happy when you brought me delicious food before."

"So you like it."

Gu Yan took a deep breath.

"Sister Yuran, is there any possibility...?"

"Is it because of the money?"

Pei Yuran's expression turned puzzled again.

She tilted her head, a look of confusion appearing on her cool and beautiful face.

"As I said before, we can continue to employ you."

"The money can be doubled."

Gu Yan was moved.

I was truly moved for a fleeting moment.

But it was only for a moment.

The plot is now unfolding.

The Lin family went mad, the Chen family offered a bounty, the Pei family intervened, and even the elders of the three academies came out.

If he doesn't leave soon, all those female protagonists and bizarre female-oriented storylines will come knocking on his door, and he won't be able to leave even if he wants to.

He shook his head.

"Sister Yuran, I've already said that."

"I want to live a free life."

Pei Yuran looked at him.

"Living here is quite liberating."

Gu Yan was starting to struggle.

Why doesn't this silly goose play by the rules?

He coughed twice.

"Sister Yuran, it's so nice to see you again."

"I've been talking for so long, it's time for me to take my leave."

After saying that, before Pei Yuran could react, he turned around and tried to slip away.

Just took a step.

My wrist tightened.

Pei Yuran caught him.

Gu Yan was taken aback and turned around to look.

A hint of panic flashed across Pei Yuran's usually cool and aloof face.

Her voice was still cold, but a bit more urgent than usual.

"Don't go."

Gu Yan was stunned.

He looked at Pei Yuran and found that she was also stunned.

Those icy blue eyes were filled with confusion that even she herself couldn't understand.

How could she do this?

But she really didn't want Gu Yan to leave.

There was a few seconds of silence.

Pei Yuran spoke.

I'm hungry.

Gu Yan blinked.

Based on past experience, this means Pei Yuran wants to eat.

"Then find a maid to do it."

Pei Yuran looked at him.

"I want to eat what Gu Yan makes."

Gu Yan was at a loss.

He looked at Pei Yuran.

Pei Yuran looked at him, tilted her head, and a hint of cuteness appeared on her usually cold and beautiful face.