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

Gu Yan was stunned.

He looked at Pei Youyi, unsure of what to say for a moment.

It wasn't that he didn't believe Pei Youyi would be so kind.

She even personally accompanied him to the airport.

I can't possibly go to South Africa with him, can I?

only……

He recalled the day of the auction.

Pei Youyi noticed him but didn't make a sound.

They secretly mobilized the Pei family's power and laid out their plans step by step.

Finally, in the Starry Flower Sea, they kidnapped him right under Lin Zhenting's nose.

I went through so much trouble just to bring him back.

Are we just going to let him go like this?

He always felt it was a bit unreal.

Pei Youyi looked at his expression and seemed to guess what he was thinking.

She spoke softly.

"Xiao Yan, I consider you someone very close to me."

"I've thought about it for a long time."

"If you're unhappy, I'll be very sad too."

She paused.

"Therefore, I will respect your choice."

These words were spoken.

Gu Yan was completely stumped.

Looking into Pei Youyi's gentle eyes, he suddenly didn't know what to say.

From his perspective, Pei Youyi was indeed someone he respected very much.

She was also a very close elder to him.

In those years, whenever Pei Yuran fell ill, Pei Youyi was always by her side.

Sometimes it was too late, so she would let him stay at the Pei family's house.

I prepared a room for him, along with a change of clothes, and I even made him breakfast myself the next morning.

He always remembered those small acts of kindness.

He was silent for a few seconds, then spoke.

"Thank you very much, Aunt Youyi."

Pei Youyi nodded.

But her expression suddenly became somewhat complicated.

She slightly parted her lips, as if she wanted to say something.

But he didn't say it out loud.

Gu Yan noticed it.

"Aunt Youyi, what's wrong?"

he asks.

"Is there anything else you want to say to me?"

Pei Youyi hesitated.

The moonlight shone on her, making her face appear even more gentle.

Gu Yan looked at her and spoke again.

"It's fine."

"I really like Aunt Youyi."

"Say whatever you want; there's nothing we can't say to each other."

These words were spoken.

Pei Youyi's body trembled slightly.

She looked up at Gu Yan.

Suddenly, a different emotion appeared in those gentle eyes.

"Xiao Yan..."

She spoke, her voice a few decibels softer than usual.

Do you really like me?

Gu Yan was taken aback.

He looked at Pei Youyi and suddenly felt that something was wrong.

Aunt Youyi's tone now...

Is she being too gentle?

And right now, Pei Yuran is leaning on his shoulder.

How can you say you like someone's mother in front of their daughter?

This is a huge problem!

He quickly began to explain.

No, no.

"I mean, affection for elders."

"It's that kind of...respect! Yes, respect!"

Pei Youyi heard this.

That stunningly beautiful face stiffened slightly.

The atmosphere instantly became awkward.

Gu Yan couldn't hold back any longer either.

He wanted to slap himself.

What's there to explain?

Pei Yuran was asleep and couldn't hear anything.

What if Aunt Youyi didn't mean it that way at all? Wouldn't his explanation make him seem like he had ulterior motives?

It makes it sound like he's the kind of traitor who's close to his daughter but doesn't even spare his own mother.

But he really isn't!

He is a model youth of the new era.

Respect the elderly and care for the young, abide by laws and regulations, and never do bad things.

Absolutely not that kind of person!

He opened his mouth, as if to explain something else.

But the words stuck in his throat.

Forget it.

The more I explain, the more confused I get.

Just then.

Pei Youyi's voice rang out.

"Xiao Yan."

She gracefully tossed her loose hair aside.

"Am I that old?"

Why do you keep calling me "Auntie"?

Gu Yan looked at her.

Under the moonlight, Pei Youyi's figure was full and gentle.

She wore an elegant long dress that reached her ankles, outlining her stunning curves.

Her two full breasts made her clothes bulge.

Her waist was slender and delicate, easily encircled by one hand.

Her skin was fair and delicate, gleaming softly in the moonlight.

That face.

Gu Yan suddenly froze.

To be honest, Pei Youyi's skin is even more delicate than that of many young girls.

It's smooth and delicate, with no visible pores.

The kind that looks like it could be broken with a touch.

In addition, she is a superhuman with ridiculously high strength.

They age much more slowly than the average person.

She looks no different from an eighteen-year-old girl.

But it's not that kind of innocent, girlish feeling.

Rather, it is a mature charm, a gentle temperament, and an elegance that comes with the passage of time.

These elements combined are actually more appealing than simply being young.

Especially those eyes.

Gentle, intellectual, like a deep pool.

When you look at someone, you can't help but want to get closer to them.

Gu Yan suddenly remembered those posts online.

Things like "The head of the Pei family is absolutely beautiful" and "I'm all for Sister Youyi".

He initially thought those netizens were exaggerating.

Looking at it now...

It doesn't seem that exaggerated.

But he quickly snapped out of his reverie.

No matter how beautiful she is, she is still Pei Yuran's mother.

They are elders.

He is a person worthy of respect.

He couldn't possibly have any improper thoughts.

However, Pei Youyi is currently the only one who has explicitly stated that she wants to help him.

To find life-sustaining materials in South Africa, we need a top-notch team.

If Pei Youyi is willing to help...

That would greatly increase the chances.

He cleared his throat and began to speak.

"Aunt Youyi, that's not what I meant."

"You are very young, really young."

He said earnestly.

"I used to call her 'Auntie' because I was little then, and I called her that along with Sister Yu Ran."

"Thinking about it now, I should have called her 'older sister' instead."

He paused.

"When you stand next to Sister Yu Ran, you look like twin flowers."

Pei Youyi heard this.

stunned.

She looked at Gu Yan, a complex emotion flashing in her gentle eyes.

then.

She felt her ears getting hot.

The heat spread from my ears to my cheeks, and then to my neck.

She quickly brushed her hair aside to hide her unease.

"Xiao Yan..."

She spoke, her voice a few decibels softer than usual.

"You're really good with words."

Gu Yan smiled.

"I'm telling the truth."

Pei Youyi looked at him.

Under the moonlight, the boy's face wore a faint smile.

Those eyes were clear and clean, as if they held stars.

She suddenly felt her heart skip a beat.

But she quickly returned to normal.

She took a deep breath and spoke.

"Xiao Yan, it's getting late."

She glanced at Pei Yuran, who was leaning against Gu Yan.

"Yu Ran is asleep, please carry her back to her room."

"Don't catch a cold."

Gu Yan nodded.

He looked down at Pei Yuran.

The girl was sleeping soundly, and her cool and beautiful face appeared exceptionally peaceful.

Her long eyelashes cast soft shadows in the moonlight.

There seemed to be a slight curve at the corner of her mouth.

It felt like I was having a wonderful dream.

Gu Yan gently picked her up.

It's very light.

It was much lighter than he had imagined.

He stood up and walked towards the room.

Pei Youyi stood behind him, watching his back.

The moonlight shone on him; he was thin and frail, yet gave people a sense of security.

She suddenly remembered something from many years ago.

At that time, Gu Yan was still young, and every time she came to the Pei family, she would stay by Yu Ran's side.

He was sitting next to Yu Ran when she fell ill.

I didn't say anything, I just stayed with them.

Sometimes I sit for an entire day.