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

Just as Lin Jinyu's fingers were about to touch the mask.

Another hand reached out.

He grabbed Lin Jinyu's wrist.

Pei Yuran.

She didn't know when she stood up.

The speed is equally astonishing.

Those icy blue eyes stared coldly at Lin Jinyu.

He spoke up.

"What do you want to do to my brother?"

His voice was as cold as ice.

Lin Jinyu looked at her.

Looking at her hand gripping her wrist.

Then he laughed.

The laughter was sarcastic.

"Your brother?"

She lowered her voice.

"Pei Yuran, have you no shame?"

"You are several years older than Xiao Yan."

"How dare you call yourself a younger sister?"

That's a pretty harsh statement.

Most people would feel ashamed.

But Pei Yuran is no ordinary person.

She looked at Lin Jinyu.

Those icy blue eyes were as calm as a deep pool.

His face was expressionless.

He simply tightened his grip on Lin Jinyu's wrist a little.

then.

She stretched out her other hand.

He grabbed Gu Yan's waist.

She pulled him into her arms.

Gu Yan was completely stunned.

Before he could even react, he was already nestled in Pei Yuran's arms.

Her soft body pressed tightly against him.

The warmth of her body seeped through the thin fabric of her clothes.

The girl's cool, aloof aura wafted into his nose.

His face turned red instantly.

"Yu Ran, you..."

Pei Yuran didn't look at him.

He just looked at Lin Jinyu.

Those icy blue eyes remained calm.

But what he said stunned Lin Jinyu.

He said I was his sister.

"Then I'm his sister."

He paused for a moment.

"Is there a problem?"

Lin Jinyu looked at her.

Looking at that unbelievably calm face.

The fire in my heart suddenly ignited.

this woman.

How can this woman be so shameless?

How can someone who's several years older be considered the younger sister and yet act so self-righteous about it?

And he was even holding Gu Yan in his arms?

Hug her in front of her?

She took a deep breath.

I want to get angry.

But looking at Gu Yan's bewildered face...

Looking into his innocent eyes.

She suddenly remembered what she had been thinking about for the past seven days.

Lock yourself in your room.

Do not eat or drink.

I only have one thing on my mind.

Why did Gu Yan leave her?

Was she pushing too hard?

Is she too short-tempered?

Did she scare him?

She thought about it for a long time.

I finally figured it out.

Xiao Yan might also want to leave.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible for him to leave her side so easily.

If he really didn't want to leave, he could definitely stall for time until I arrived.

He is the jewel of the empire.

There are ways to stay.

But he didn't.

he's gone.

They left so decisively.

They didn't even turn around.

and so……

Did she do something wrong?

Was it her who made him want to run away?

Lin Jinyu took a deep breath.

He suppressed his anger.

Looking at Gu Yan.

He spoke up.

The sound was very soft.

Very soft.

It's completely different from usual.

"Xiao Yan."

"Your behavior really makes me sad."

He paused for a moment.

"Please come back?"

He paused again.

"Would you choose me or her?"

Gu Yan was stunned.

He looked at Lin Jinyu.

Looking into those golden eyes.

There was no longer the obsession he was familiar with in those eyes.

There's no such thing as you having to be mine.

All that's left is...

Wronged?

It was truly a grievance.

That kind of grievance that comes from the bottom of one's heart.

There was also a hint of caution.

It's like they're afraid.

I'm afraid he'll say no.

A complex emotion suddenly welled up in Gu Yan's heart.

This is not the Lin Jinyu he knows.

That irritable, paranoid Lin Jinyu who was always ready to burn people.

Why would you make that face?

Why would you speak in that tone?

In front of him, in front of Pei Yuran.

She's actually showing weakness?

This is so unlike her.

Gu Yan opened her mouth.

What do you want to say?

But looking into Lin Jinyu's eyes...

Those words were swallowed back down.

He didn't know what to say.

I don't know who to choose.

Should we choose Lin Chin-Yu?

What should we do about Pei Yuran?

That silly goose must be very sad.

Should we choose Pei Yuran?

What about Lin Jinyu?

She finally humbled herself and spoke in this tone.

What would happen if I got rejected?

he does not know.

I really don't know.

Just then.

A voice rang out in the banquet hall.

He is the host.

"Ladies and gentlemen."

"Next, it's time for the dance."

"Please choose your dance partner."

"The dance floor is ready."

The music is ringing.

It is a melodious waltz.

The lights dimmed.

Only a few spotlights remained above the dance floor.

The atmosphere instantly became ambiguous.

People around started looking for dance partners.

Men and women, in pairs.

They walked toward the dance floor.

This is the rest area.

Gu Yan was still standing there, stunned.

Lin Jinyu looked at him.

Pei Yuran was also looking at him.

Both of them were waiting.

Wait for him to speak.

Let him choose.

Gu Yan felt like her brain was about to explode.

He looked at Lin Jinyu.

Lin Jinyu remained silent.

Just look at him.

Those golden eyes held anticipation.

There was still a hint of tension.

He looked at Pei Yuran.

Pei Yuran didn't say anything either.

Just look at him.

Those icy blue eyes remained calm.

But he saw a different emotion in that calmness.

That emotion is called...

Scared.

I'm afraid he'll leave.

Gu Yan took a deep breath.

Then he spoke.

"that……"

"The ball has begun."

He paused for a moment.

"or……"

"Shall we dance first?"

Lin Jinyu was stunned.

Pei Yuran was also stunned.

Neither of them expected him to say that.

Gu Yan continued.

"You all want me to choose."

"But I can't choose."

"I don't want to choose either."

He looked at the two of them.

"so……"

"Let's dance first."

"Let's talk after we finish dancing."

Lin Jinyu remained silent for a few seconds.

Then she nodded.

"it is good."

Pei Yuran nodded as well.

"it is good."

Gu Yan breathed a sigh of relief.

But soon, he froze again.

Because both of them were looking at him.

Waiting for his invitation.

Gu Yan: "..."

He looked at Lin Jinyu.

Then look at Pei Yuran.

Then he discovered a serious problem.

He was all alone.

You can only choose one dance partner.

Who is it?

Lin Jinyu spoke first.

"Xiao Yan, choose me."

Pei Yuran also spoke up.

"Pick me."

The two exchanged a glance.

The smell of gunpowder in the air grew stronger again.

Gu Yan was completely baffled.

He took a deep breath.

Then he made a decision.

Let's jump together.

The two were stunned.

"Together?"

Gu Yan nodded.

"right."

Let's jump together.

"I'll hold both of your hands."

The two exchanged a glance.

Then they both looked at Gu Yan.

Their eyes were filled with confusion and shock.

But Gu Yan was already determined to go all out.

He stretched out both hands.

A hand reached out to Lin Jinyu.

A hand reached out to Pei Yuran.

"Come."

The two of them looked at him.

Looking into his earnest eyes.

then.

Lin Jinyu smiled.

His smile held a hint of melancholy.

But as if she had thought of something, she still didn't lash out.

"Xiao Yan, you really are..."

She reached out and took his left hand.

Pei Yuran didn't seem to feel anything.

All she knew was that Gu Yan had invited her.

So I reached out and took his right hand.

The three of them walked together toward the dance floor.

Those around were stunned by what they saw.

"Holy crap, what's going on?"

"Was that man leading two people?"

"Lin Jinyu and Pei Yuran?"

"Two top-tier actresses, dancing with him together?"

"Is this man even human?"

"That's awesome!"

"I want to do that too!"

"You wish! Do you even have the ability?"

Amid the discussions.

The three of them walked onto the dance floor.