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

He was thinking about it.

Pei Yuran suddenly spoke up.

"Gu Yan".

Gu Yan raised her head.

"Um?"

Pei Yuran looked at him.

Those icy blue eyes were calm and undisturbed.

"What you promised me."

"Do you remember?"

Gu Yan was stunned for a moment.

Then he nodded.

"Remember."

Pei Yuran continued.

"Now I'll state my conditions."

Gu Yan's heart tightened.

He remembered that night.

He said this to appease Pei Yuran.

Promise her something.

Anything is fine.

Now she's going to set conditions.

What could it be?

Should we stop him from leaving?

Or something else?

He took a deep breath.

"you say."

Pei Yuran looked at him.

There's a party the day after tomorrow.

"Come with me."

Gu Yan was stunned.

reunion?

What kind of gathering?

He hadn't reacted yet.

Pei Youyi's voice then rang out.

"What kind of gathering?"

Pei Yuran looked at her.

"An exchange meeting."

Pei Youyi's expression changed slightly.

Of course she knew about the party.

That was the most elite social gathering in Jinghai.

Once a year.

Those who participated were the most outstanding young scions of various prominent families.

The Xuanyuan family, the Fu family, the Sima family, the Li family...

And the Pei family too.

And those emerging elite families, as long as they have the strength, can also participate.

It was called an exchange meeting, but it was actually a matchmaking event.

Each family brought their best children, and they got to know each other and sized each other up.

Let's see if there's anyone we can arrange a marriage with.

Therefore, if someone goes to the event with a companion, it's usually their fiancé or fiancé.

This is a default rule.

If someone brings a companion, it means they're already taken.

No one else will have the idea.

Pei Youyi looked at Pei Yuran.

"Yu Ran, do you know what kind of gathering that was?"

Pei Yuran nodded.

"Know."

Pei Youyi continued.

"If you bring a companion, that companion will be your fiancé."

"Everyone would think that way."

Do you understand?

Pei Yuran nodded again.

"clear."

Pei Youyi took a deep breath.

"Then what are you taking Xiaoyan to do?"

Pei Yuran looked at her.

"He is my brother."

"Can't the older brother go with his younger sister?"

Pei Youyi was taken aback.

elder brother?

What brother?

She looked at Gu Yan.

Gu Yan quickly looked away.

Pretending to admire the scenery.

Nima.

He can't exactly say that he subconsciously hypnotized your daughter, can he?

Pei Youyi was even more puzzled.

But she didn't have time to think about it.

She said earnestly.

"Yu Ran, this has caused quite a stir today."

"So many people saw it over at the food street."

"Although I had the area cleared out, the news must have leaked out."

"There are countless people outside looking for Xiao Yan right now."

"Taking him to a party at this time is like walking into a trap, isn't it?"

Pei Yuran shook her head.

"Won't."

Pei Youyi frowned.

Why not?

Pei Yuran said calmly.

"Because I can wear a mask."

"You can wear masks at that party."

"No one will recognize Gu Yan."

Pei Youyi was stunned.

She remembered.

indeed.

Because the party involved many secretive individuals, wearing masks was permitted.

Some people don't like to reveal their identity, so they wear masks when they participate.

That's one way to do it.

But she still felt it was inappropriate.

"That's too risky."

She looked at Pei Yuran.

"What if someone recognizes us?"

"What if someone gets malicious ideas?"

"You know Xiao Yan's current situation."

Pei Yuran didn't say anything.

She turned her head and looked at Gu Yan.

Those icy blue eyes were looking at him.

Calm and focused.

But Gu Yan could sense a hint of anticipation hidden beneath that calm.

She spoke.

"Gu Yan".

"You promised me."

Promise me one thing.

"Anything is fine."

He paused for a moment.

"I'm not being unreasonable at all, am I?"

Gu Yan was stunned.

He looked at Pei Yuran.

Then look at Pei Youyi.

Both of them were looking at him.

An expectation.

One concern.

Gu Yan felt like her brain was about to explode.

How do I answer that?

If you agree, Aunt Youyi will definitely disagree.

He shouldn't agree, because he did promise Pei Yuran.

Moreover, he agreed to it in his capacity as the older brother.

If he goes back on his word, his image as the older brother will be ruined.

Perhaps even illusions will fail.

He opened his mouth.

What do you want to say?

But I don't know what to say.

Pei Youyi looked at him.

"Xiao Yan, you can't go."

Pei Yuran was also looking at him.

"Gu Yan, you promised me."

Both of them were looking at him.

Waiting for his answer.

Gu Yan sat in the middle.

On the left is Pei Youyi.

The person on the right is Pei Yuran.

Two stunningly beautiful women were looking at him with that kind of gaze.

He felt like a kitten caught in the middle.

No matter which you choose, you're doomed.

He took a deep breath.

Then he spoke.

"that……"

He paused for a moment.

"Can I say something?"

They both nodded.

Gu Yan coughed twice.

"Yu Ran, I did promise you."

I'll grant you a request.

"Anything is fine."

Pei Yuran nodded.

Pei Youyi's expression changed slightly.

Gu Yan continued.

"but."

"Aunt Youyi is right."

"It's really chaotic outside right now."

"There are indeed risks involved in me attending the party."

Pei Yuran looked at him.

A hint of disappointment flashed in those icy blue eyes.

But Gu Yan didn't stop.

He continued.

"but."

"Since you've made this condition..."

"Then I will definitely keep my promise."

"How about this?"

He looked at Pei Yuran.

"If circumstances permit on the day of the gathering."

"I'll go with you."

"If things don't go well, we'll see."

"May I?"

Pei Yuran thought for a moment.

Then he nodded.

"it is good."

Gu Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

He looked at Pei Youyi.

Pei Youyi was looking at him.

Those gentle eyes held a complex mix of emotions.

There was worry, reluctance, and a hint of...

Something that can't be explained.

She opened her mouth.

What do you want to say?

But in the end, he just sighed.

"Xiao Yan, you're always like this."

"It's good for everyone."

You must keep your promises to everyone.

She paused.

"But what about yourself?"

When have you ever thought about yourself?

Gu Yan was stunned for a moment.

He looked at Pei Youyi.

Suddenly I didn't know what to say.

Pei Yuran was also looking at him.

Those icy blue eyes also carried complex emotions.

The atmosphere fell silent again.

But this time, the quietness was different.

It's not awkward.

Rather, it's something indescribable...

Warmth?

Gu Yan shook her head.

He coughed lightly.

"that……"

"Will the food be served soon?"

"Let's eat first."

Neither of them spoke.

They were all just looking at him.

Gu Yan felt a little uncomfortable being stared at.

He lowered his head and stared at the tableware on the table.

To be honest, he didn't think he was a particularly good person, and that everything he did was for his own benefit.

just.

This day.

When will this ever end?

Why is it so difficult for me to go on vacation to South Africa with my grandfather?