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

"Because it is said that after a person dies, the soul weighs only 21 grams."

"My grandfather tried his best, but he could probably only move about 12 grams."

"The other items on the altar are too heavy."

"He could just barely move that tiny grape."

"He just wanted to check on his beloved little granddaughter one last time to see if she had eaten enough today."

Gu Yan answered softly as she wiped the cloth.

Cecilia parted her lips slightly, her face showing undisguised shock.

She never expected that a psychology master like Gu Yan, the jewel of the empire, would believe in such a superstitious claim.

"So I was thinking, what if Cecilia's grandparents, maternal grandparents, and mother..."

"If their souls still had weight, what grapes would they most want to push?"

"I certainly don't want you to live in pain and memories forever."

"What they are trying so hard to achieve is probably the hope that their beloved little Cecilia can be happy every day."

"To be able to see this world properly, and to live a good and happy life."

Gu Yan looked at her with gentle eyes and continued speaking.

Cecilia listened quietly, tears streaming down her face.

She felt much better.

Yes, if my grandparents were still alive, they certainly wouldn't want me to sink into this state.

Gu Yan is truly special.

No one knows her likes or dislikes.

But Gu Yan always seems to be able to guess what she's thinking. Is it fate?

However, the sharp pain deep in her heart made her want to confirm it again.

She didn't want to get hurt again.

She looked at Gu Yan's face, so close to hers, and at his eyes, which were now filled with tenderness and understanding. She looked at them for a long, long time.

Gu Yan felt uncomfortable under her gaze for so long that she started to feel uneasy.

Cecilia's eyes are so gentle.

This is completely different from usual!

Just as Gu Yan was about to give up and wanted to look away.

Cecilia suddenly moved.

She gently leaned towards Gu Yan, and then slowly and firmly rested her head on Gu Yan's shoulder.

Gu Yan's body stiffened instantly, and she dared not move!

Am I dreaming?!

Even Bai Zikong, the so-called perfect second male lead in the original book, who was gentle to the extreme, never let Cecilia take the initiative to get close to him, let alone let her lean on his shoulder!

Lin Yan is even more out of the question.

This is absolutely insane!

His first thought was, "Could it be that old fox Chen Sinian set me up?"

Did he want his daughter to set him up?

But that was quickly rejected.

That doting father can actually control his daughter?

Command my ass!

Gu Yan froze on the spot, even her breathing became soft.

The slight weight of the girl's head came from her shoulder, along with the faint, cool fragrance emanating from her long, silvery-white hair.

It's just leaning on each other's shoulders, it's no big deal.

He tried to convince himself that this was normal between good friends.

In his original world, this was nothing.

He recalled the world before he traveled back in time, where love was like fast food, coming and going quickly, and hugs and kisses might only represent a momentary impulse.

People are used to using physical intimacy to fill the emotional distance, but they forget that...

Sometimes, a quiet place to lean on can hold deeper, more unspoken emotions.

He maintained this posture, watching the city lights outside the window gradually being enveloped by the night and rain.

Outside the window, dusk was falling, and the drizzle had stopped sometime earlier.

As dusk settles, the city unfolds a dazzling sea of ​​light beneath our feet, reflecting the lingering crimson sunset on the horizon.

In the distance, the winding Huangpu River resembles a dark ribbon studded with diamonds, as cruise ships slowly pass by, leaving long streaks of light in their wake.

The whole world seemed to be shrouded in a huge, gentle glass sphere, tranquil, distant, and unrealistically beautiful.

The girl's silvery-white hair gently scratched Gu Yan's neck as she leaned against the railing, causing a slight tickle.

Mixed with her cool, faint, virginal fragrance, this should have been an atmosphere that made people's hearts flutter and quite enjoyable.

Gu Yan silently complained in her heart.

He might have been in a better mood if he didn't know you were a female protagonist in a fantasy novel who might turn evil in the future...

He really doesn't like girls with overly complicated backstories or tangled romantic relationships.

Wouldn't it be better to keep it simple?

If only there were a pure girl, almost untouched by worldly affairs.

However, Gu Yan didn't have high expectations; perhaps this kind of girl only existed in her dreams.

"I remember... at the auction before, Mr. Gu, those white pills you took out, weren't they Noah Life Science's Origin-III type special sustained-release tablets?"

Just as Gu Yan's thoughts were drifting, Cecilia, who was leaning on his shoulder, suddenly spoke softly, breaking the silence.

Gu Yan was slightly startled.

Is the girl really that perceptive?

Noah Life Sciences is one of the world's leading and most mysterious biopharmaceutical companies, with an unfathomable background. Its products are supplied only to a very small number of specific customers.

The Origin-III type is specifically designed to treat energy depletion at the gene level caused by congenital deficiencies or extreme acquired damage.

Annual production is said to be no more than three digits, each piece is priceless, and there is no market for them.

It can gently yet effectively stabilize vital signs and alleviate the continuous breakdown at the genetic level, making it a truly top-tier resource that can save lives.

"That kind of medicine is generally given to people whose genetic chains are in an extremely unstable state, or who have serious congenital defects..."

"Is Mr. Gu's health very poor?"

Cecilia continued calmly, her voice clearly showing concern and care.

She guessed that Gu Yan was in poor health, but Cecilia did not expect that Gu Yan only had a little over four years left.

Otherwise, she probably wouldn't be able to maintain this peace.

Gu Yan paused for a moment, then nodded: "Yes, it's indeed... not good."

He didn't say it specifically, but he acknowledged the fact.

"Where does Mr. Gu plan to recuperate after this amusement park visit?"

"Shanglu City is actually very good. The climate is pleasant, and its medical resources are among the best in the country... and even the world."

Cecilia's icy blue eyes flickered in the dim light.

She paused for a moment, then said, "I have a penthouse duplex in the Sky Tower, which is about 2,000 square meters and has a private sky garden and a fully intelligent medical care system."

"The environment there is quiet, and the security level is top-notch, making it a perfect place for recuperation."

"Mr. Gu, if you don't mind, you can stay there."

Gu Yan was taken aback.

Cloud Top Heavenly Palace!

The truly legendary luxury residence in Shanglu City is located on the top floor of the Tianxi Building, the most central part of the city, and is known as a palace in the clouds.

It is said that even the smallest apartment there is worth tens of billions, and it's not something you can just buy if you have the money; you also need to go through an extremely rigorous background check.

Cecilia was referring to the top-floor duplex.

Gu Yan didn't dare to think about the price.

As expected of the richest man's daughter, she casually gifted him a palace in the clouds...

But he shook his head: "Thank you for your kindness, Miss Cecilia, but really, it's not necessary."

He's going to South Africa, why would he want to go to a top-tier luxury mansion in Luzhou?

Even if he accepted it, would he dare to resell something Cecilia gave him?

I doubt many people in the entire empire would dare to take it on.

For him, it was nothing more than a magnificent decoration that could not be converted into cash.

When Cecilia heard his refusal, her body, which was leaning on his shoulder, seemed to stiffen for a moment, and then a chill emanated from her.

"I was just asking for your opinion," her voice returned to its usual coolness, even becoming a few degrees icier, "I wasn't asking if you wanted it or not."

Gu Yan: "..."

Okay, you're rich, you're awesome.

He suddenly had an idea.

perhaps……

We could try to find a wealthy and powerful woman who isn't afraid of the Chen family to sell to.

That way, I can make a fortune.

With an empire this vast, there must be some hidden tycoons who aren't afraid of the Chen family and also crave top-tier luxury homes, right?

Wait, why was his first thought about a rich woman?!

Gu Yan felt that her idea was a bit dangerous.