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

Gu Yan then adjusted her posture and quietly looked out the window at the dreamy scenery with Cecilia.

To be honest, this scene by the starlit lake was designed by him after much deliberation. He strived for perfection in the lighting and atmosphere, making it perfect for saying warm or ambiguous things in this setting to foster the relationship between the male and female leads.

Should I say something along the way?

Talk nonsense!

Gu Yan immediately rejected it.

Is he voluntarily putting in extra hours to advance the romantic storyline?

He is not stupid!

However, thinking of the fragments of Cecilia's lonely and painful memories that she had read before, Gu Yan couldn't help but feel a sense of shared suffering.

......

Meanwhile, in a secluded corner of the amusement park, hidden by layers of greenery and artificial hills.

The atmosphere was completely different from the dreamy amusement area, filled with an invisible sense of tension.

Dozens of sharp-looking, clearly well-trained bodyguards, including some with special abilities, had silently surrounded a figure, blocking all possible escape routes.

Chen Sinian stood outside the encirclement, his expression calm.

Uncle Fu stood like the most loyal shadow, firmly positioned half a step to the side and in front of Chen Sinian.

His cloudy old eyes were now gleaming with a sharp light, fixed intently on the man surrounded in the middle.

Lin Zhenting.

"Mr. Lin, the underworld emperor of Jinghai, actually came to see me, Chen, all alone."

"That's quite a bold move."

Chen Sinian wore his usual businessman's smile, but the smile didn't reach his eyes; instead, it conveyed a sense of detachment and scrutiny.

He knew in his heart that he had used the huge favor Lin Zhenting owed him years ago to force the other party to reveal Gu Yan's whereabouts.

This was not a very ethical thing to do, and the delicate working relationship between the two has now become somewhat awkward and even adversarial.

Lin Zhenting's sudden uninvited appearance here gave Chen Sinian a vague sense of unease.

Upon hearing Chen Sinian's words, a slightly unnatural expression flashed across Lin Zhenting's rugged face.

He rubbed his hands together, as if organizing his thoughts, and after a moment of hesitation, he spoke, his tone even carrying a rare hint of negotiation.

"Si Nian," he called out more intimately than before, "Brother, I... need your help with something."

"help?"

Chen Sinian raised an eyebrow slightly, his smile unchanged, "Alright, I'll listen."

"What momentous matter could it be that would warrant Emperor Lin of Jinghai making this trip in person?"

"Boss Chen, could you please give me back Master Gu Yan for a few days?"

Lin Zhenting coughed twice, seemingly finding it difficult to speak, but in the end he forced himself to say it.

"Heh... Mr. Lin, how long has it been since you sold Master Gu?"

"What's wrong? Have you encountered some insurmountable difficulty again, and are you remembering Master Gu's kindness?"

Chen Sinian was taken aback at first, then the fake smile on his face completely disappeared, replaced by a chilling aura.

"However, I won't be like some people who betray their teammates at the drop of a hat, like selling out Master Gu."

He paused, his tone laced with undisguised sarcasm.

Lin Zhenting was initially feeling somewhat guilty and embarrassed because of Gu Yan's matter, but after being rebuked by Chen Sinian, he secretly sighed at the former's thick skin and his temper flared up instantly.

He was genuinely so angry he laughed. This Chen fox was actually pretending to be innocent?

"Chen the Skinflint".

"How dare you say that?"

"If you hadn't used that favor from back then to coerce me, would I have done that kind of thing?"

"ah?!"

"Now that your daughter's condition has stabilized, you're turning your back on us, aren't you?!"

Chen Sinian remained unmoved, calmly saying, "Just because I used a favor, you're obligated to sell?"

"Old Lin, that's not how you do business."

"Wait a minute... Old Lin, is it possible that something's happened to your little fire god again?"

"That shouldn't be the case. With Master Gu's skills, how could he not cure it after he's already taken action?"

He was about to refuse outright, but as the words were about to come out, his mind suddenly shifted, and he thought of a certain possibility, so his tone changed accordingly.

Lin Zhenting's face darkened further, and he said in a muffled voice, "It's alright, it's alright."

"However, a small problem arose."

"We must ask Master Gu to take another look."

Chen Sinian blinked, quickly weighing the options in his mind.

Master Gu is currently cultivating a relationship with his daughter.

Although the process went a bit astray, the result looks pretty good. So, what should we say at this point?

impossible!

He immediately shook his head, his tone resolute: "No."

My daughter isn't fully recovered yet.

"you!"

Lin Zhenting's aura surged instantly!

A scorching, domineering, and oppressive energy field suddenly spread out from him!

The dozens of elite bodyguards around him turned pale, and those who were weaker even staggered back a few steps, sweat beading on their foreheads.

Even Uncle Fu, who had remained as steady as a mountain, suddenly became serious, with a faint aura flowing around him, ready to intercept at any moment.

Just as tensions were about to rise, Chen Sinian's leisurely voice rang out again.

"Besides, Lin Lao Chou, even if I agree, this matter... isn't up to me to decide."

"Master Gu is not yet a son-in-law of the Chen family. How could I possibly have the influence to invite the Imperial Jade?"

"He is a precious gem of the empire, respected by those old men in the Third Academy."

Chen Sinian deliberately emphasized the last few words, looking at Lin Zhenting with a meaningful gaze.

Upon hearing Chen Sinian's words, Lin Zhenting's mind raced, and he vaguely understood what the other party meant.

Is it because they want something in return?

This is easy to understand.

Chen Sinian, that old fox, never does anything that doesn't benefit him. Gu Yan is now living in his house, so she is a great benefactor to the Chen family.

If he wanted to see Gu Yan, he naturally had to show sincerity.

He'll probably have to say it himself.

This made Lin Zhenting lose face.

After all, he had just sold Master Gu's property before, although for some reason, but once it was sold, it was sold.

Gu Yan is no ordinary doctor; she is the imperial gem who can keep Chen Sinian's out-of-control daughter in check.

Chen Sinian cherishes Gu Yan like a treasure; how could he let someone just ask her to leave?

What's more, he said those hurtful things to Master Gu and betrayed his information.

If he didn't go and say it himself, and didn't show his utmost sincerity, how could Master Gu possibly forgive him?

Having figured this out, Lin Zhenting blushed even more.

When has he, the dignified head of the Lin family, ever been so humble?

but……

Lin Zhenting got a headache just thinking about his little devil at home.

Jin Yu has already practiced her dance and chosen her outfit; she's just waiting to show it to Gu Yan tomorrow.

If I can't find anyone...

Lin Zhenting shivered.

When that girl is unhappy, it's not as simple as just crying and making a fuss.

Last time she got angry, she burned down half of the training ground.

If we don't see Gu Yan this time, who knows what she might do?

They might actually be able to set the mansion on fire.

Thinking of this, Lin Zhenting no longer cared about saving face.

"I'll go see Master Gu right now."

He stood up and was about to walk out.