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

Gu Yan's heart tightened slightly.

But he quickly composed himself, a gentler smile appearing on his face, and his voice softened even more: "Then I..."

"Are you considered Miss Cecilia's friend?"

Cecilia felt her heart skip a beat, then suddenly speed up.

She remained silent for a moment before nodding almost imperceptibly, her silvery-white hair swaying as a faint blush crept onto her ears.

Gu Yan was overjoyed! There was hope!

"Since we're good friends..."

"Cecilia, could you demonstrate your abilities and go up there yourself?"

"As Miss Cecilia's best friend, I really want to see it."

"It must be incredibly amazing."

He immediately followed up, speaking in a tone as if coaxing a child, full of encouragement and expectation.

Gu Yan fantasized that Cecilia would demonstrate her superpowers and then she wouldn't be needed anymore.

Cecilia's fingers, resting on the armrest of her wheelchair, tightened slightly.

Is this treating me like a three-year-old?

She shouldn't have believed that Gu Yan could say anything nice!

She discovered that when she was sad,

Gu Yan always found a way to make her feel less sad.

That is to make her angry!

She didn't speak, but simply raised her icy blue eyes and quietly looked at Gu Yan for a few seconds.

"Auction."

Then, she softly uttered three words, her voice low, yet like a small pebble, precisely striking Gu Yan's most vulnerable spot.

"Ahem, Miss Cecilia, I was just kidding."

"It is my honor to serve such a beautiful lady!"

Although she was already cursing in her heart, Gu Yan immediately changed her words and put on a sincere smile.

After he finished speaking, he took a deep breath and prepared to reach out to hug Cecilia.

But he stopped halfway through reaching out his hand.

Cecilia is so beautiful.

Her long, silvery-white hair was like silk woven from moonlight, her ice-blue eyes were clear and bright, and her skin was so white it was almost transparent.

She sat quietly in her wheelchair, exuding an inviolable, icy, noble aura.

Gu Yan felt uneasy about what to do with her hands, afraid of offending her.

The men playing the roles of staff members at the entrance couldn't help but exchange excited glances.

Miss Chen used to be notoriously averse to men getting close to her!

Now they're actually tacitly allowing Master Gu to hug her?

It seems that Master Gu is indeed extraordinary in Miss Chen's heart!

Cecilia herself also felt that something was wrong.

How could she... willingly let a man hug her?

In the past, if a member of the opposite sex got too close, she would feel extremely disgusted and repulsed.

Perhaps it was because Gu Yan did something even more outrageous at the auction?

Perhaps it was because he twice alleviated the turmoil caused by her supernatural powers going berserk, which could be considered as saving her?

Or perhaps... it's just that looking into his eyes makes me feel comfortable and pleasing to the eye?

wrong!

Why would she think of these things! Could it be that she... is a little...?

impossible!

The thought filled Cecilia with a strong sense of shame.

How could she possibly like that...?

But on second thought, Gu Yan does seem to have many good points.

He is smart, capable, and insightful. Although he can be a bit sharp-tongued at times, he is not a bad person at heart.

He dared to stand up at crucial moments, took good care of Shen Youyao, and was gentle... which made people's hearts soften.

Even when they're fierce, they have a certain charisma.

No, no!

Why is she thinking such nonsense again!

Men are all the same.

Cecilia felt a surge of embarrassment and annoyance, and couldn't help but glare at Gu Yan, who was still hesitating.

Gu Yan was startled by her glare and thought she was angry again. Her heart tightened, and she didn't care about anything else.

He bent down, carefully slipped his arms under Cecilia's legs and back, and with a little effort, lifted her off the wheelchair!

"what……"

Caught off guard, Cecilia let out a soft gasp and reflexively stretched out her arms to wrap around Gu Yan's neck.

Gu Yan hugged her and turned to walk towards the metal steps.

The girl's body was very light and carried a faint, cool fragrance, but Gu Yan's physical abilities, which were at the level of killing chickens, were really not up to par.

He had only climbed two steps when his arms started to ache, his legs felt a little unsteady, and he swayed involuntarily while holding Cecilia.

Cecilia was so frightened that she quickly hugged his neck tightly, almost pressing her whole body against his chest.

Their soft bodies pressed tightly together, and she could clearly hear Gu Yan's somewhat rapid heartbeat.

Gu Yan gritted her teeth and, relying entirely on her willpower, staggered onto the platform. Then, she carefully placed Cecilia into the individual carriage seat of the roller coaster, which was decorated like a fairytale mushroom house.

It was supposed to be a release, but because of the lack of strength, the last throw was more like a light slam.

The interior of the carriage is spacious, like a small, private compartment, decorated with soft, glowing cushions and string lights, creating a dreamy and cozy atmosphere.

The overall environment of the roller coaster has been designed to resemble a fairytale forest, so it doesn't feel scary at all.

Because Cecilia was still clinging tightly to his neck, Gu Yan was pulled along by her, causing him to lose his balance and fall forward!

He was so frightened that he quickly braced himself against the back of the seat to keep his balance and avoid falling completely onto her.

But their faces were already very close.

Cecilia's exquisite face, as delicate as an ice fairy, was right before him. Her icy blue pupils were like the purest gems, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly with surprise.

Her breath, carrying a hint of sweet warmth, gently brushed against Gu Yan's face.

Gu Yan could clearly feel the girl's breath, and her heart began to pound uncontrollably.

Cecilia was also stunned.

The boy was so close, his clean and pleasant scent filled the air, and he was leaning over me, his posture a little flustered but trying not to crush me...

It suddenly reminded her of her childhood.

Grandpa also held her and played with her like this.

There was a stretch of uneven road, and Grandpa, who had difficulty walking, carried her and swayed her left and right, like he was dancing, which made her giggle.

At the time, I just thought it was fun and interesting. Now, looking back, I realize that the swaying was filled with a heavy, unconditional love.

But... I feel like a jinx.

One by one, her loved ones passed away. In the end, even the man who had promised to stay with her forever and not mind her disability revealed his hypocritical and cruel nature, ruthlessly deceiving her.

Gu Yan's heart was pounding, not only because Cecilia's alluring red lips were so close, but also because she was terrified.

Damn!

This is terrible!

This distance, this posture...

He was prepared to face Cecilia's furious wrath, and even to have metal parts shoved in his face.

But to my surprise, the expected cold rebuke did not come.

Cecilia simply stared intently into his eyes, which were so close to hers. In those icy blue eyes, the intense emotions slowly faded, replaced by a bottomless sorrow that almost overwhelmed her.

She suddenly turned her head away, turning her face to the other side of the carriage, leaving him with only a beautiful profile that was filled with sadness.