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

Pei Yuran's body trembled again.

But she nodded nonetheless.

"Um……"

Gu Yan's heart raced.

He succeeded!

He actually managed to catch an S-class superhuman off guard!

Although it's only a superficial understanding, at least she now acknowledges him as her brother!

Gu Yan cleared her throat and decided to double-check.

"Yu Ran, who do you listen to the most in your life?"

Pei Yuran's fingers trembled violently.

Even if she were incredibly dense, she still felt somewhat ashamed in this situation.

She has a boy several years younger than her call her "little sister".

And I must say I listen to him the most...

But perhaps it was due to the alcohol.

Or perhaps she never intended to reject him.

She spoke softly.

"Listen...to my brother..."

The sound was as soft as a mosquito's buzz, yet it reached Gu Yan's ears clearly.

Gu Yan was immediately overjoyed.

He suddenly stood up.

"Very good!"

The voice just fell.

His leg went numb.

He fell forward.

Then--

He plopped down on Pei Yuran's lap.

He instinctively wrapped his arms around her waist.

Gu Yan was completely numb.

Impressed.

They got a little carried away.

Why did you sit on Sister Yu Ran's lap?!

He was now completely nestled in Pei Yuran's arms.

Her soft body pressed tightly against him, her warm body temperature seeping through the thin fabric.

The girl's fragrance, mixed with the smell of alcohol, wafted into his nose.

Even worse, he felt as if something was pressing against him in a certain part of his body.

It's soft.

It's bouncy.

Pei Yuran's abdomen.

Gu Yan's mind went blank.

It's over. It's over.

Pei Yuran's entire body trembled violently.

She sensed something was off.

That thing...

What is it?

She began to feel a little flustered.

But her stunningly beautiful face remained perfectly calm.

She spoke, her voice so flat that it betrayed no emotion.

"Brother, have you had too much to drink?"

"I'll help you back."

Gu Yan froze, feeling the soft warmth of the girl's body in his arms.

Pei Yuran leaned against him, her aloof and stunningly beautiful face so close to his, her icy blue eyes somewhat unfocused as she gazed at him.

The effects of the alcohol kicked in.

Gu Yan took a deep breath and spoke in a low voice.

"Sister Yuran, help me outside to get some fresh air."

He paused.

"I wanna go."

Pei Yuran was stunned for a moment.

Her dreamy eyes looked at him, and after a few seconds, she nodded gently.

"Okay... brother..."

The voice was very soft and gentle, with a slight tremor.

She helped Gu Yan to her feet, and the two walked towards the door.

Pei Yuran walked very slowly, her steps somewhat unsteady.

Gu Yan was supported by her, her heart pounding.

almost.

almost.

We'll be able to leave soon.

Then--

Two figures suddenly appeared at the doorway.

Pei Youyi and Pei Yunxiao.

The four of them bumped into each other face to face.

The air froze instantly.

Pei Youyi was stunned.

She looked at the scene before her.

The daughter supported Gu Yan; both of them had flushed faces and smelled of alcohol.

Pei Yuran's icy blue eyes were still somewhat unfocused.

Gu Yan's expression was priceless.

Pei Youyi instinctively covered her mouth.

"you……"

She paused.

"How could you drink alcohol?"

Gu Yan's mind went blank.

I'm half sober now.

He was convinced.

I'm truly impressed.

What a coincidence?

We were caught red-handed just as we were about to leave?

What incredible luck!

Pei Yunxiao also smelled the alcohol.

He glanced at Pei Yuran, then at Gu Yan, and then at their strange expressions.

Then he spoke.

"Nephew-in-law, that's where you're wrong."

He frowned.

"Yu Ran has never drunk alcohol before, how can we let her drink?"

"Even if you're in a huge rush, you can't do this, can you?"

Gu Yan almost laughed out of anger when she heard this.

Impatient?

Why is he in such a hurry?

He gave a forced smile and spoke.

"Uncle Pei, if I'm in such a hurry, can I leave now?"

The words had just left his mouth.

Pei Yunxiao's face stiffened.

He quickly waved his hand.

"No, no, no, nephew-in-law, don't misunderstand, I was just saying it casually."

He looked at Pei Yuran.

During the days when Gu Yan was away, his niece acted very strangely.

He always has a cold face and doesn't say a word, but he practices swordsmanship more ruthlessly than anyone else.

Several times when he went to see her, he saw her standing alone in the yard, lost in thought.

He held the black sword in his hand.

I can stand like this all day long.

He dared not let Gu Yan leave.

Absolutely not.

Upon hearing Gu Yan's words, Pei Yuran instinctively tightened her grip even more.

Her fingers gripped his sleeve tightly.

Gu Yan was stunned.

What's going on?

He looked at Pei Yuran.

Pei Yuran looked at him too, her icy blue eyes still unfocused, but her grip on him didn't loosen at all.

Pei Youyi coughed twice and then spoke.

"Brother, you should go back first."

Her voice was gentle, but carried an undeniable authority.

"I'll talk to Yu Ran and Xiao Yan."

Pei Yunxiao nodded.

He glanced at Gu Yan, then at Pei Yuran, and turned to leave.

They walked very fast.

Gu Yan stood there, unsure of what to do.

Should we leave now?

With Pei Youyi here, how can he possibly leave?

Pei Yuran was still holding onto him; could he shake her off?

He sighed.

Forget it.

We have no choice but to go back first.

The three of them returned to the courtyard.

Gu Yan helped Pei Yuran sit down on the stone bench, and then sat down next to her.

The dishes and bottles of wine were still on the table.

He reached out and took another set of bowls and chopsticks, placing them in front of Pei Youyi.

Pei Youyi took the bowl and chopsticks and said thank you.

"I haven't eaten yet."

She picked up a piece of food with her chopsticks and put it in her mouth.

Then her eyes lit up.

"Xiao Yan, did you make this dish?"

Gu Yan nodded.

Pei Youyi picked up another piece of food with her chopsticks and chewed it carefully.

"It's delicious."

She looked at Gu Yan, her eyes filled with a smile.

"Whoever marries Xiao Yan in the future will be very lucky."

Gu Yan's lips twitched.

That's what I meant...

He was about to say something.

A soft sound suddenly came from the side.

Pei Yuran leaned closer.

Her head rested on Gu Yan's shoulder, her body limp, as if she were about to fall asleep.

Gu Yan froze.

Her soft body pressed against him, her warm temperature seeping through his clothes.

The girl's faint fragrance, mixed with the smell of alcohol, wafted into his nose.

He dared not move.

Pei Youyi's grip on the chopsticks tightened involuntarily.

She felt a pang of sadness as she watched her daughter leaning against Gu Yan.

This girl...

Is this reasonable?

But then she glanced at Pei Yuran's face.

That aloof and stunningly beautiful face, with its eyes closed, its eyelashes trembling slightly.

It seems like she's really sleepy.

If I wake her up...

Pei Youyi took a deep breath.

Forget it.

She lowered her head and silently picked up some food.

But the chopsticks were used to grip the food a little harder than usual.

Gu Yan was having a hard time right now.

He sat there, not daring to move.

Pei Yuran leaned against him, her warm breath spraying onto his neck.

It's itchy.

He sighed.

Impressed.

It could have been run today.

Unfortunately, I have such bad luck.

They were caught red-handed just as they were about to leave.

He couldn't help but sigh again.