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

Gu Yan turned to look at her, her face showing a hint of nervousness.

"No, my grandfather is very easy to talk to, don't worry."

Fu Wanqing nodded, but her fingers still gripped the hem of her skirt tightly.

The elevator reached the top floor, and when the doors opened, the corridor was quiet.

The floor was carpeted, and there was no sound when you stepped on it, not even a footstep.

Several landscape paintings hung on the wall, creating a serene atmosphere.

At the end of the corridor was a door, and a doctor in a white coat stood in the doorway.

His hair was gray, he wore gold-rimmed glasses, and he looked very kind.

When he saw Gu Yan, he bowed slightly, speaking softly so as not to disturb others.

"Master Gu, the old man is inside and his health is recovering very well."

"Don't worry, we've been taking care of him. He asks you every day when you're coming."

"Please go inside. We'll wait outside so as not to disturb your conversation."

Gu Yan nodded, pushed open the door, her fingers trembling slightly.

The ward was large, and sunlight streamed in through the windows, falling onto the floor.

The floor was light wood-colored and shone brightly in the sunlight.

Several potted green plants were placed on the windowsill, their leaves lush and green, and they were growing very well.

Grandpa sat on the bed, wearing a light blue hospital gown.

His hair was a bit whiter than before, but he looked to be in good health.

The wrinkles on her face have smoothed out, and she doesn't look as haggard as before.

He saw Gu Yan, paused for a moment, and then smiled.

That smile was exactly the same as the one Gu Yan remembered, warm and comforting.

"Xiao Yan, you're here. Grandpa has been waiting for you for a long time."

Gu Yan's nose tingled and his eyes reddened, but he held back his tears.

"Grandpa, I've come to see you. How are you feeling?"

He went over, sat on the edge of the bed, and placed the gift on the bedside table.

Grandpa reached out and touched his head; his hand was still so warm.

"Much better, much better, you don't need to worry about it."

"You've worked so hard out there, you've lost weight."

Gu Yan shook her head and said she hadn't lost weight and was eating very well.

Grandpa sat on the bed, his gaze shifting from Gu Yan to the doorway.

He saw Fu Wanqing standing by the door, her long pink hair shimmering in the sunlight.

The old man's eyes lit up, and his smile deepened.

"Xiao Yan, who is this little girl? Why don't you come in and sit down?"

Gu Yan turned to look at Fu Wanqing and waved to her.

"Come in, my grandfather wants to see you."

Fu Wanqing walked in, stood by the bed, and bowed slightly.

"Hello, Grandpa. My name is Fu Wanqing, and I am a friend of Master Gu."

Her voice wasn't loud, but it was clear and sweet, with a pleasant quality.

Grandpa looked her up and down, then smiled and nodded.

"Good, good, good, the little girl is really pretty, even prettier than the stars on TV."

Fu Wanqing's face flushed slightly, and the corners of her mouth curved into a wider smile.

Grandpa glanced at Gu Yan again, a sly look in his eyes.

"Xiao Yan, are you planning to take this girl with us to South Africa?"

"This is the first time I've seen you bring a girl to meet your grandfather. You're quite something."

Gu Yan was stunned for a moment, opened her mouth as if to explain, but didn't know what to say.

Fu Wanqing's eyes lit up instantly, as if someone had lit a lamp in them.

She turned to look at Gu Yan, her amber eyes full of anticipation.

"Master Gu, is what Grandpa said true? Are you really going to take me to South Africa?"

Her voice was a little higher than usual, carrying a barely concealed joy.

Seeing her like this, Gu Yan assumed that she simply wanted to go to South Africa for fun.

He nodded, without giving it much thought, and casually replied.

"Yes, we can go together if we have the chance."

Upon hearing this answer, Fu Wanqing was overjoyed.

She took a step forward and hugged Gu Yan's arm.

Our bodies were pressed very close together, and a soft sensation came through our clothes.

Her head rested on his shoulder, her long pink hair brushing against his neck.

"That's great, I knew you weren't the kind of person to be stingy."

"I've never been to South Africa before, but I've heard there are a lot of fun places there."

Her voice was full of excitement, like a child who had just received candy.

Gu Yan froze, the warmth and softness of the girl's body making his mind a bit confused.

He looked down at Fu Wanqing's head resting on his shoulder, wanting to push her away but feeling it wouldn't be right.

But being this close isn't right either; it's too close, close enough for him to smell the fragrance in her hair.

He cleared his throat, trying to subtly suggest that she move away.

After all, men and women are different, and it's not appropriate to stick together like this.

He opened his mouth, but before he could speak, Fu Wanqing's expression suddenly changed.

Her smile slowly faded, and a hint of suspicion flashed in her amber eyes.

She released Gu Yan's arm, took a step back, and tilted her head to look at him.

"Master Gu, you're going to South Africa too? Didn't you say you just wanted to travel abroad?"

"Why does Grandpa make it sound like you were all supposed to go together all along?"

Her tone changed, from excitement to probing, with a hint of unease.

Gu Yan's heart skipped a beat, and the hairs on the back of her neck stood on end.

He just let it slip; he picked up on Grandpa's words too easily.

Grandpa sat on the bed, looked at Gu Yan and then at Fu Wanqing.

"Yan'er, haven't you told anyone yet? Didn't you say you were going to take Grandpa to South Africa to find some kind of substance?"

The old man spoke casually, as if he were chatting about everyday things.

But those words exploded in Gu Yan's mind like a bomb.

Fu Wanqing's gaze changed completely, from suspicion to scrutiny.

She stared at Gu Yan, her amber eyes unblinking, as if trying to see through his thoughts.

"Master Gu, can you explain to me what 'finding matter' means?"

Her voice wasn't loud, but every word carried a sense of pressure.

Gu Yan took a deep breath, her mind racing.

He forced a smile, trying to make his tone sound relaxed.

"Grandpa was talking about going to South Africa to see tourist attractions. There's a very famous nature reserve there."

"I want to take Grandpa on a trip to relax and see the scenery."

"I heard that the grasslands there are very beautiful and there are many animals. It's a great place for tourism."

He spoke so naturally, as if he were describing a trip that had been planned long ago.

Fu Wanqing looked at him, her expression unchanged.

"Really? You're not lying to me?"

Her tone carried a hint of doubt, as if she didn't quite believe him but didn't want to wrongly accuse him.

Gu Yan quickly shook her head, her voice very sincere.

"How could that be? I never lie. When I say I'm going on vacation, I mean I'm going on vacation."

"You saved my life, how could I lie to you? Don't worry."

He said this without even blinking, and his facial expression was perfectly controlled.

Fu Wanqing stared at him for several seconds, then nodded.

"Alright then, I believe you. You better not lie to me."

No sooner had she finished speaking than Gu Yan's phone rang in her pocket.

The ringing of the bell was particularly jarring in the quiet ward, startling everyone.