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

"Xiao Yan."

Pei Youyi's voice suddenly rang out.

Are you unhappy?

Gu Yan was stunned for a moment.

He looked at Pei Youyi.

Pei Youyi was looking at him, her gentle eyes filled with concern.

Gu Yan remained silent for a few seconds.

Then he spoke.

"Aunt Pei, you promised me."

"Respect my choice."

He paused.

"I wanna go."

"I want to go see Grandpa."

"I wonder how Grandpa is doing."

Upon hearing this, Pei Youyi's smile faded slightly.

She looked at Gu Yan, a hint of guilt flashing in her eyes.

These past few days, she hasn't even been able to enter the yard.

Pei Yuran refused.

Her daughter always listens to her.

This time, however, they absolutely refused to allow it.

Every time she tried to come and see, Pei Yuran would stand at the door, coldly watching her.

He didn't say anything.

Just standing there.

She, as the mother, simply couldn't get in.

She sighed.

"Don't worry, Xiao Yan, I've already inquired."

She looked at Gu Yan, her voice gentle.

"Mr. Gu is now being cared for jointly by the Lin and Chen families."

"The medical methods used are all top-notch."

"It's even better than being in our Pei family."

Gu Yan was stunned for a moment.

The Lin family and the Chen family?

He thought of Lin Zhenting's face, and then of Chen Sinian, that old fox.

The two families took care of Grandpa together...

That's a good thing.

He nodded.

"Thank you, Aunt Pei."

Then he looked at Pei Youyi.

"Then, Aunt Pei, about my departure..."

He paused.

"You won't go back on your word, will you?"

Pei Youyi remained silent.

She did not answer the question directly.

Gu Yan's heart skipped a beat.

No way?

Pei Youyi looked at him and suddenly spoke.

"Xiao Yan, Elder Zhou is here today."

Gu Yan's eyes lit up.

"Elder Zhou?"

His voice was filled with anticipation.

"Are you going to take me away?"

Pei Youyi looked at him and slowly spoke.

"Yes and no."

Gu Yan was stunned.

"Why do you say that?"

Pei Youyi put down her chopsticks, picked up her teacup, and took a sip.

Then she spoke.

"The granddaughter of the former prime minister of the Fu family is dying."

She looked at Gu Yan.

"You've heard of Fu Shiwei, right?"

Gu Yan nodded.

He had certainly heard of Champion Hou Fu Shiwei.

The Antarctic wilderness has captured the world's attention.

Pei Youyi continued.

"I heard that the Chen family issued a secret order from the Candle Dragon."

"The Lin family mobilized all their underground forces."

"Everyone is looking for you."

She paused.

"Moreover, I heard that Elder Zhou owed Chen Sinian a favor back then."

She looked at Gu Yan with a serious gaze.

"I think it's best if Xiao Yan doesn't go to see Old Zhou."

Gu Yan was stunned.

His mind was racing.

The granddaughter of the former prime minister?

That must be Fu Shiwei.

According to the timeline, the plot will likely unfold in about half a month, so Fu Shiwei should be perfectly normal by now.

There's also the Candle Dragon's secret order, underground forces, and Elder Zhou's favors...

These thoughts swirled in his mind.

He looked at Pei Youyi.

Pei Youyi looked at him, her gentle eyes filled with complex emotions.

Gu Yan took a deep breath.

"Aunt Pei, you mean...?"

Pei Youyi shook his head.

"I didn't mean anything by it."

She paused.

"I just wanted to tell Xiaoyan that things are very chaotic outside right now."

"The Lin family is looking for you, the Chen family is looking for you, and Elder Zhou is also looking for you."

"The Fu family has their eyes on you too."

"If Xiao Yan goes out now..."

She didn't finish her sentence, but the meaning was clear.

Gu Yan fell silent.

He glanced at Pei Yuran, who was leaning against him.

The girl slept peacefully, and her cool and beautiful face appeared exceptionally gentle at that moment.

He then looked at Pei Youyi.

Pei Youyi was looking at him, waiting for his answer.

Gu Yan suddenly smiled.

His smile was tinged with helplessness.

"Aunt Pei, so that's why you didn't answer me earlier?"

Pei Youyi did not deny it.

She spoke softly.

"Xiao Yan, I told you, I won't go against your wishes."

"But I also hope you can think this through."

"What will we face if we go out now?"

Gu Yan fell silent.

He looked at the dishes and bottles of wine on the table, then at Pei Yuran leaning against him.

Many images flashed through my mind.

Lin Jinyu's irritable demeanor.

Cecilia sitting in a wheelchair.

Shen Youyao holding a gun.

And there's the image of Grandpa lying in his hospital bed.

He took a deep breath.

"Aunt Pei."

He spoke.

"Is Grandpa really alright?"

Pei Youyi nodded.

"I'm using the Pei family's name as collateral."

"Mr. Gu is doing very well now."

Gu Yan looked at her.

Those gentle eyes held seriousness and determination.

He believed it.

At least Pei Youyi wouldn't lie to him about his grandfather.

He glanced at Pei Yuran again.

The girl was still leaning against him, fast asleep.

Those hands were still gripping his sleeves.

Tightly.

Gu Yan sighed.

But then his thoughts seemed to clear up, and the more he thought about it, the more something seemed off.

Holy crap.

Did Zhou Yuanlao have a personal relationship with Chen Sinian?

Doesn't that mean that Elder Zhou came to see him this time not only because of the Fu family, but also because of that old fox Chen Sinian?

His mind works incredibly fast.

The Fu family.

That's the Fu family.

Four generations of high-ranking officials.

Three members of their family served as prime ministers for four consecutive terms.

What does this mean?

Throughout the entire history of the Great Xia Dynasty, only one family has been able to achieve this.

The Xuanyuan family.

The legendary descendant of the Yellow Emperor has stood at the very top of the Great Xia Dynasty since its founding.

Although the Fu family is not as powerful as the Xuanyuan family, they are still quite formidable.

So what if this prime minister isn't from the Fu family?

They have Fu Shiwei.

Champion Hou Fu Shiwei.

Gu Yan recalled the news she had recently seen.

That S-class Black Tide Secret Realm in Antarctica—for so many years, countless top experts have entered, and countless others have remained there forever.

François won't do.

Great Britain won't do.

Goose won't do.

Emily won't work either.

Even the world's strongest countries, taking turns to fight, couldn't defeat it.

But Fu Shiwei led the team there.

They fought their way in and are now said to have reached the core area.

If we really manage to conquer it.

That's the only S-class Black Tide Secret Realm in the world.

Countless monsters, countless resources, countless secrets.

Everything was in Fu Shiwei's hands.

The internet is in an uproar.

Posts like "Champion Marquis Deified," "Prime Minister Reserved," and "Five Generations of Four Dukes" are everywhere.

Everyone says that once Fu Shiwei reaches the required age, he will definitely be the prime minister.

At that time, the Fu family will have five generations of four dukes.

That's enough to catch up with the Xuanyuan family.

Gu Yan's lips twitched as she thought about these things.

That's way too high-class.

It was so high it made his scalp tingle.

but.

Even if the Fu family is high-class, even if Fu Shiwei is powerful, what does it have to do with him?

He's not out of his mind.

The presence of two female leads and two others who appeared to be female leads was enough to make him want to curse.

Lin Jinyu is so irritable; she's always threatening to burn people.

Cecilia is someone whose emotions are incomprehensible, and her later plot is also quite absurd.

Shen Youyao's dual personality, although not yet fully awakened, is definitely more troublesome than the other one.

And there's this silly goose leaning on his shoulder right in front of him.

It's also very dangerous.

If he goes and provokes Fu Shiwei again.

Isn't that just courting death?

Absolutely not.

Absolutely not.

Gu Yan was lost in thought when Pei Youyi's voice suddenly rang out.

"Xiao Yan."

She looked at him, her gentle eyes filled with seriousness.

"What I promised you still stands."

"Once this storm has passed, I'll go with you wherever you want to go."