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

When the convoy entered Shanglu City, it was past noon, and the sun was shining obliquely from the west.

Looking out the car window at the familiar streets, Gu Yan felt a mix of emotions she couldn't quite describe.

He fled when he left Shanglu, and was chased by Lin Jinyu, leaving him in a very sorry state.

When he returned, he was escorted back by the former prime minister, surrounded by special police vehicles on all sides.

The sycamore trees outside the window are greener than when I left, and their leaves rustle in the wind.

Several shops along the street have changed hands, but the breakfast shop he used to frequent is still there.

There was still a long queue at the entrance, and steam was rising from the steamer, creating a white mist.

As Gu Yan watched, the corners of her mouth curved slightly, and her eyes shone with light.

It's not because of emotion, but because I'll be able to see my grandfather soon.

He's been gone for so long, Grandpa must miss him terribly and think about him every day.

Fu Yunshu sat in the front and glanced at him in the rearview mirror with a gentle look in her eyes.

"Go see Grandpa if you want, Zhao Tiegu will accompany you. We'll go to the Chen family later."

"It's not worth the time. I've already had someone put in a good word with your grandfather."

"The hospital area has been cleared out. You can just go upstairs when you get there."

Gu Yan nodded quickly, her voice filled with barely concealed excitement.

"Thank you, Mr. Fu. I'll go to the Chen family after I see Grandpa. It won't interfere with my business."

Fu Yunshu nodded, said nothing more, and closed her eyes to continue resting.

The convoy split up at the intersection, with most of the vehicles escorting Fu Yunshu to the Chen family home.

A black modified car turned onto another road, and Zhao Tiegu sat in the passenger seat.

Gu Yan and Fu Wanqing sat in the back row, and the street scene outside the window became more and more familiar.

That corner, that old locust tree, that old shoe repairman.

When Gu Yan was a child, she would walk under that tree every day after school.

Fu Wanqing looked out the window, then suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Gu Yan.

"Gu Yan, I want to buy some clothes, could you come with me?"

Her voice was soft, tinged with embarrassment, and she blinked her amber eyes twice.

"It'll be over soon, it won't delay your visit to Grandpa."

"Besides, I've been wearing this outfit for two days now, it's time to change."

Gu Yan was taken aback. Buy clothes? Now?

He looked into Fu Wanqing's bright eyes and nodded.

"Okay, you lead the way where we're going to buy it."

Fu Wanqing smiled and pointed to a large shopping mall outside the window.

"Let's go to that one. I came here once before with my adoptive mother. It's quite big."

"My adoptive mother bought me a red cotton-padded jacket that time, and I still keep it."

Zhao Tiegu turned around from the passenger seat, his expression still cold.

"I'll wait at the entrance. You can take your time browsing; there's no rush."

"Just press the intercom if you need anything, and I'll be there in three seconds."

Gu Yan nodded, pushed open the car door and got out, her feet touching the ground of Shanglu.

The shopping mall is very large, with six floors, and it's very lively with people coming and going.

The first thing you see upon entering is a cosmetics counter, with various scents mixed together.

The sales assistants were wearing matching uniforms and stood ramrod straight.

Fu Wanqing walked ahead, her long pink hair shimmering softly under the lights.

She went into one store and came out, then went into another store and came out again.

Like a butterfly flitting among the flowers, light and free.

Gu Yan followed behind her, already carrying two bags in her hands.

Inside the bag was a light blue shirt and a pair of white trousers.

She picked them all out, but she didn't try them on; she just looked at them and bought them.

Gu Yan couldn't help but ask, her voice filled with curiosity.

"Why don't you give it a try? How will you know if it suits you just by looking?"

"What if I buy it and can't wear it? I'll have to come back and exchange it."

Fu Wanqing turned to look at him, a hint of cunning in her amber eyes.

"Try it and then buy it; don't try it and then don't buy it, that way you save money."

"Besides, I have a good eye; I can tell whether someone is suitable or not at a glance."

Gu Yan's lips twitched. What kind of logic was this? But it didn't seem wrong either.

Fu Wanqing went into another shop, this time a very plain one.

The store is lit with warm yellow lights, and the clothes are all light-colored.

Off-white, light gray, and pale blue, with no fancy decorations.

Each garment was hung on a wooden hanger with ample spacing.

It's more like a series of small exhibitions than a clothing store.

Fu Wanqing stopped in front of a beige dress and stared at it for a long time.

The dress has a simple design: a round neck, long sleeves, and a hem that falls below the knee.

No lace, no frills, all clean and simple.

Like a newly opened gardenia, or a cloud that hasn't yet fallen.

She reached out and touched the fabric, then pulled her hand back and turned to leave.

Gu Yan looked at her and spoke, her voice not loud but very serious.

"Try it on, it should look good on you."

"Since we're already here, it would be a shame not to give it a try."

Fu Wanqing was stunned for a moment, then turned to look at him, a glint of light flashing in her amber eyes.

"I'll give it a try if you tell me, but don't laugh at me if it doesn't look good."

"If you laugh, I'll take your tea leaves and use them to soak my feet."

She took the dress and went into the fitting room; the door closed.

Gu Yan stood outside waiting, carrying two bags in her hands, like a bodyguard.

The sales assistant came over and asked him with a smile if his girlfriend was trying on clothes.

Gu Yan shook her head and said no, they were friends.

The sales assistant smiled and didn't ask any more questions, but her eyes showed some disbelief.

She glanced at Gu Yan a couple more times and said something enthusiastically.

"Sir, you are very handsome. We also have men's clothing in our store. Would you like to take a look?"

Gu Yan smiled politely and said, "No need, thank you."

The saleswoman didn't leave; she kept trying to find topics to talk about, asking him where he was from.

Gu Yan answered casually, her tone polite but somewhat perfunctory.

The fitting room door opened, and Fu Wanqing walked out.

She stood in front of the mirror, and she looked like a completely different person.

The off-white dress made her skin look even whiter, as white as porcelain.

The dress was fitted at the waist, highlighting her slender figure.

She usually wears loose-fitting clothes, so her figure isn't visible.

Once you put on this dress, all your curves come out.

Her long pink hair cascaded over her shoulders, creating a gentle look when paired with her off-white dress.

She stood there, quiet and still, unlike her usual chattering self.

It's like a painting, or a flower blooming in the morning light.

The sales assistant standing next to me had her eyes light up.

"Miss, this dress suits you perfectly; it's as if it was made for you."

"This would be perfect for you to wear to a wedding or to meet your elders."

Gu Yan looked at her, stunned for a moment, unsure of what to say.

Fu Wanqing looked at herself in the mirror, then looked at Gu Yan.

"How is it? Does it look good? If it doesn't, I'll change it."

Her voice was tinged with nervousness, and her fingers gripped the hem of her skirt so tightly that the fabric became wrinkled.

Gu Yan nodded, her voice a little dry, as if something was blocking her throat.