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

Gu Yan looked into her eyes.

There were emotions in those icy blue eyes that he couldn't understand.

Most men would soften at this point.

But Gu Yan is no ordinary person.

"Sister Yu Ran."

He spoke.

"It hurts a little from being scratched."

"It's time to relax."

Pei Yuran was stunned for a moment.

Then, as if startled, she abruptly released her grip.

Gu Yan steadied herself and quickly walked out.

If we don't leave now, and this weird, silly goose really regrets it later, then we're doomed.

He stepped out of the kitchen without looking back.

Behind.

Pei Yuran stood there, watching his figure disappear through the doorway.

She raised her hand and placed it on her heart.

Here.

it hurts.

It looked like it was about to shatter.

She didn't know what was wrong with her.

I just feel really uncomfortable.

feeling bad.

Gu Yan hurried across the courtyard and was almost at the main gate.

Sudden.

A figure blocked his way.

"Nephew-in-law, where are we headed?"

Gu Yan looked closely.

An old acquaintance.

Pei Ershu, Pei Youyi's older brother, Pei Panshan.

Several servants followed behind him, all smiling at him.

"Hello, son-in-law."

"Hello, son-in-law."

Several servants shouted in unison.

Gu Yan's lips twitched.

Nephew-in-law?

Son-in-law?

What the hell?

He seemed to realize something, blinked, and made a final struggle.

"Are you sure you haven't mistaken me for someone else?"

"I am Gu Yan."

"I've finished talking with Sister Yu Ran, and I'm leaving now."

"Thank you for the Pei family's kindness."

Pei Panshan looked at him with a deep gaze.

"Master Gu".

"We kissed, and then she just left..."

"Isn't that inappropriate?"

Gu Yan was dumbfounded.

He subconsciously reached out and touched his face.

I looked down.

There were indeed red marks on my hands.

It's the color of Pei Yuran's lipstick.

Gu Yan: "..."

He was truly convinced.

The servants spoke up again.

"Young master, don't let Miss's cold personality fool you, she cares about you more than anyone else."

"Let's go back."

Gu Yan took a deep breath.

"What if I really have to leave?"

Pei Panshan still smiled, but his tone was polite yet firm.

"Master Gu, I'm so sorry."

"Yu Ran is a child I really like."

"Unless Yu Ran agrees in person."

Gu Yan looked at him.

"Is it enough that Yu Ran agrees?"

Pei Panshan nodded.

"nature."

Gu Yan thought to herself, "Isn't this simple?"

Although Yu Ran is acting strangely today, it shouldn't be difficult to get her to agree to leave on her own.

He turned around and walked back to the kitchen.

Pei Yuran stood there, her hand still on her heart.

It hurts.

This was a feeling she had never experienced before.

The pain wasn't like an injury or an illness; it was just a dull, aching pain, like something was stuck there, making it hard to breathe.

She looked down at her hands.

That hand was still gripping Gu Yan's wrist.

It's empty now.

Should she bring Gu Yan back?

She murmured softly.

"My mood today... is the same as at the auction."

She did the same thing when Gu Yan left Jinghai.

Feeling down and sour, I can't muster the energy to do anything.

But I could still tolerate it back then.

just now……

His eyes grew darker and darker.

She suddenly clenched her fist.

"wrong."

She murmured, her voice still cold, yet carrying a chilling persistence.

"I want Gu Yan to stay by my side."

"It's enough that he's always by my side."

"I won't be sad, he won't leave."

"that's all."

She raised her head, and her icy blue eyes churned with emotions she had never felt before.

Just then.

"Sister Yu Ran?"

A voice suddenly rang out.

Pei Yuran was taken aback.

She suddenly looked up.

She saw Gu Yan standing at the door, waving shyly at her.

Pei Yuran felt her breathing quicken.

My heart is pounding.

Gu Yan is back.

He couldn't bear to part with her.

It must be like this.

She didn't know what this feeling was called, but she knew it felt like holding that black dagger in her hand.

Down-to-earth.

like.

I want to hold on to it forever.

She spoke, her voice still flat and cold.

"Gu Yan, didn't you say you were leaving?"

Gu Yan coughed lightly.

"Sister Yu Ran, um..."

"As soon as I stepped out the door, your second uncle stopped me."

"They said you didn't agree."

He paused.

"Why don't you go and explain it now?"

Pei Yuran was stunned.

Explanation?

Should we let Gu Yan leave?

She had just decided to keep him by her side.

Should we ask her to explain now?

An emotion I had almost never felt before welled up from the bottom of my heart.

That feeling was very unfamiliar.

Feeling down.

It's all congested.

And a little... angry?

Pei Yuran didn't know what this was.

But she knew she didn't want to talk.

She turned her head to the side.

He remained silent.

He just stood there, ignoring Gu Yan.

Gu Yan was dumbfounded.

He looked at Pei Yuran's cool and beautiful profile, and at the slight tilt of her head to one side.

isn't it?

This emotionless, clueless goose...

Why do you seem angry?

No way?

How can he run away then?

He tentatively began to speak.

"Daitou...no, Sister Yuran?"

Are you angry?

Pei Yuran was taken aback.

She turned her head and looked at Gu Yan.

"What did you call me?"

Gu Yan blinked.

"Sister Yu Ran."

Pei Yuran stared at him.

"What does 'dumbhead' mean?"

Gu Yan coughed twice.

"Cough cough..."

"I have a sore throat recently, and I'm having some difficulty speaking."

Upon hearing this, Pei Yuran...

Although his expression remained calm and cold, a hint of concern clearly flashed in his icy blue eyes.

"I'll go get your medicine."

She turned to leave.

Gu Yan grabbed her hand.

"No need, no need! It's already done!"

"Sister Yuran, why don't we talk to Uncle Pei first?"

Pei Yuran looked down at Gu Yan, who was holding her hand.

His hands were very white, thin, and had distinct knuckles.

He just held her wrist like that.

She really liked this feeling.

She looked up at Gu Yan again.

Gu Yan felt a little uneasy under her gaze.

He then realized what was happening and quickly withdrew his hand.

"Ahem... Sister Yu Ran?"

Pei Yuran felt her hands were empty.

I feel a little disappointed.

But she still spoke up.

"Gu Yan".

You want freedom.

Gu Yan nodded.

"right."

Pei Yuran continued.

"You are free in the Pei family."

"Do whatever you want."

"Nobody will care about you."

"Safer than outside."

"It's more comfortable than outside."

"So staying here is the freest option."

Gu Yan almost laughed in anger when she heard this.

What kind of logic is this?

"Sister Yuran, that's not what freedom means."

"Freedom is being able to go wherever you want and do whatever you want."

"Not trapped in one place."

Pei Yuran tilted her head.

"But you're here, you can do whatever you want."

"I won't stop you."

"This is different."

Gu Yan took a deep breath.

"What if I want to leave?"

Pei Yuran fell silent.

A few seconds passed.

I don't want you to leave.

Gu Yan: "..."