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

Seeing Gu Yan staring blankly at his phone, Cecilia gently patted the armrest of his wheelchair: "Mr. Gu?"

Gu Yan snapped out of her daze, looked at Cecilia's calm yet unquestionable gaze, sighed, and resignedly pushed her toward the entrance of the Magic Dark Forest roller coaster.

Their movements were immediately noticed by the actors who were positioned near the roller coaster.

"Report! The target... uh, Master Gu and Miss Chen, are moving towards the Dark Forest of Magic area!"

"It's a repeat, it's Master Gu!"

"Should the original plan proceed? Please advise!"

Inside the command tent, a report from an actor came through a hushed communicator, tinged with excitement and confusion.

Although they had already heard what the commander-in-chief had said, they couldn't help but ask again when they saw Gu Yan and Cecilia.

"This...isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

"Master Gu is, after all, a director; he's here for treatment."

"Although Mr. Bai's plan didn't work out, we can't just let Master Gu play the role directly."

After hesitating several times, Li Zhengguo coughed twice and spoke.

He knew perfectly well what was going on.

Seeing that Bai Zikong had no chance, the Chen family turned their attention to Gu Yan.

Originally, Master Gu insisted on going to South Africa, which he and his superiors felt was a great pity.

Now look what's happened! That old fox Chen Sinian wants to turn the Imperial Jade directly into the Chen family's son-in-law!

Thinking of the old man's solemn entrustment from the military, Li Zhengguo felt a renewed sense of hope.

Master Gu should be a treasure of the empire, not the private property of a certain family.

However... Chen Sinian probably doesn't know that Master Gu's health is actually very poor, right?

As the head of the strongest executive department in Shanghai, he had some inside information.

Anyway, this time the higher-ups have given a strict order that Master Gu's wishes and safety must be the top priority.

"Old Li, your thinking is outdated."

"We've both seen Master Gu's behavior these past few days."

"Courageous and resourceful, with a kind heart."

"He and Leah look quite well-matched!"

"Isn't free love the norm these days?"

"Let the two young people get to know each other better. If they really fall in love and get married, Cecilia's complete recovery will be a tremendous contribution to the Empire, won't it?"

Zhang Xiong had a completely different opinion; he stroked his chin and grinned.

Seeing Li Zhengguo's brows furrow slightly and his silence,

He paused, his smile fading, his words carrying a hint of reminder: "Brother Li, have you perhaps forgotten?"

"Last month, a Class A Kuroshio Current suddenly made landfall on the Bund. If it weren't for my niece's timely intervention, how many of your frontline brothers in the execution department would have perished?"

"Minister Li...should know very well, right?"

Both being seasoned foxes, Zhang Xiong immediately saw through Li Zhengguo's little scheme for the sake of the military patriarch's granddaughter and directly brought up reality and human relationships.

Li Zhengguo's eyes flickered a few times. Thinking of the devastation of the Black Tide last time and Cecilia's meritorious service, he finally sighed and nodded.

"Pass the word down."

He told his correspondent, "The Dark Forest roller coaster is proceeding as planned."

"The male lead has been completely confirmed; he will be replaced by Master Gu."

The order was quickly relayed.

When the actors near the roller coaster were notified, they were all stunned for a moment. Then, an irrepressible sense of excitement spread through the crowd!

The original plan continues! And the male lead has been changed to Master Gu!

The Imperial Wall and Athena of Shanglu City!

This play is so much more exciting than the original script!

All the actors instantly became extremely alert, ready to welcome the arrival of the two main characters.

Gu Yan looked towards the entrance of the dark magic roller coaster not far away. Several actors dressed in gothic-style uniforms, playing the roles of ticket sellers and guides, were looking in this direction, their eyes... gleaming!

A bad feeling washed over me.

He felt cold sweat trickling down his back.

The wheelchair was pushed at a slower pace without my noticing.

"Has Mr. Gu not eaten?"

"At this rate, we probably won't get there in another fifteen minutes."

Cecilia's cool voice rang out softly.

Gu Yan was speechless.

That's a load of crap.

Look at the way those actors look at him.

This is clearly a trap for him!

"Only by walking slowly can you see more scenery and experience the true meaning of life."

"Besides, it's not good for men to be too fast."

But his words remained gentle, even carrying a philosophical tone.

"Is it better for men to go slower?"

"If Master Gu really likes a slower pace... he can leave his life in Shanglu City."

"How about you always be a guest of honor in the Chen family?"

Cecilia seemed to detect a hint of resistance in his words and tentatively spoke up.

Gu Yan was taken aback.

Cecilia didn't mention the embarrassing incident at the auction house again, but what the heck is this about staying in Shanglu City forever?

Are you kidding me!

Gu Yan immediately felt an alarm going off in her mind.

Once the plot unfolds, the Great Xia Empire will definitely be the main battlefield for you future crazy heroines, and it will probably be similar in the Americas and Western Europe!

South Africa was the paradise he envisioned, a place where he could have money, leisure, and a peaceful life.

With money, you can have a great time anywhere, and he's not afraid of South Africa either.

Staying in Shanglu City forever? Absolutely not!

Almost immediately, he exerted a subtle force on his hands, and the wheelchair's speed increased dramatically in a flash.

Cecilia's fingers on the armrest tightened slightly.

Do you really want to stay away from me?

A hint of sadness flashed in her icy blue eyes, but she ultimately didn't react.

Soon, the two arrived at the ticket booth of the Dark Magic Roller Coaster, which was decorated with skulls and vines.

The eerie music and the occasional bursts of dry ice mist create a sinister yet thrilling atmosphere.

"Miss Cecilia, now that we've finished reading, can we...?"

Gu Yan hadn't finished speaking.

"I'd like to sit down."

Cecilia looked up at him. "You'll stay with me."

"Is this... perhaps inappropriate?"

"Your body, and this wheelchair..."

Gu Yan coughed twice, trying to make a final struggle.

"When you were doing that kind of thing in the private room, didn't you ever think it was inappropriate?"

Cecilia was a little angry, and considering his previous excuses, her voice turned cold.

"I was saving someone..."

Gu Yan blurted it out, but stopped midway through.

Because Cecilia was staring at him intently with her icy blue eyes, which held not only the embarrassment and annoyance of having the past brought up, but also a hint of...

Gu Yan couldn't understand the grievance.

Come on.

Gu Yan sighed inwardly. It was unreasonable; it seemed that it wasn't just ordinary girls who acted this way.

Even this Athena from Shanglu City is no exception to the trend.

Seeing that look in her eyes, Gu Yan's heart softened. Almost subconsciously, just like when she comforted Shen Youyao, she reached out and gently placed her hand on Cecilia's silver-white hair, and ruffled it.

"I'm sorry," he said softly.

A familiar, subtle stinging sensation traveled up his palm, instantly bringing him back to his senses!