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

"Jinyu!"

Lin Zhenting suddenly shouted, "Listen to your father!"

"Of course, Dad will support you no matter what!"

"But have you considered that Mr. Gu might very well be at the Chen family's house right now!"

"That Chen Mojun is definitely not someone to be trifled with!"

"If beings at your level were to make a move, how many innocent civilians would be harmed as the repercussions spread?"

He paused, looking at his daughter's back as she suddenly stopped, and softened his tone, mentioning the person who touched her the most.

"Have you forgotten what Mr. Gu told you before?"

Lin Jinyu's body trembled violently.

Memories flooded back like a tide.

That was when her mania was at its worst. After one outburst, Xiao Yan was pale, but she still sat gently by her bedside, holding her hand tenderly.

Sister, I know you're in pain and very agitated, like a fire is burning inside you that you can't control.

That's not your fault.

"However, the power we possess is not meant to inflict double the suffering upon the world, or to harm those who are powerless to resist."

Even if it's difficult, even if I'm still in pain...

"Let's try to be a little kinder to the world and to the people around us, okay?"

"Because the harm itself doesn't make our pain disappear; it only lets it take root elsewhere."

Recalling the boy's gentle, clear eyes and his peaceful yet powerful words, they acted like the most effective tranquilizer, soothing the violence and burning pain deep within her soul.

The golden flames surrounding Lin Jinyu slowly died out, little by little.

She stood still, her back still straight, but she lowered her head slightly, her fists clenched so tightly that her knuckles turned white.

At the entrance to the garden, all fell silent.

Only the faint sound of traffic in the distance and Lin Zhenting's heavy, heart-wrenching breathing could be heard.

Another half a day passed.

Seeing his daughter remain silent, Lin Zhenting slowly breathed a sigh of relief.

He knew his daughter had taken his words to heart.

"Jinyu," Lin Zhenting's voice softened, sounding pleading, "How about this, Dad will take you inside first."

"Settle down."

"I went to see Mr. Gu and told him that you had come and that I had prepared a special program for him."

"Didn't you always want to dance that new dance you learned for Xiaoyan?"

"Get ready."

"Dad promises to make sure Mr. Gu comes over properly."

"Is that okay?"

He observed his daughter's expression, looking rather cautious.

Lin Jinyu looked at her father.

The anger in those golden eyes had not completely dissipated, flowing like lava beneath a glacier.

But she eventually nodded and gave a soft "hmm" through her nose.

The "yes" relieved Lin Zhenting, and he quickly smiled and said, "Okay, okay, come with Dad."

……

at the same time.

An unusual silence pervaded the central hall of the Chen family mansion.

Gu Yan was sitting on an expensive leather sofa, holding a cup of tea in her hand, slowly sipping it.

Chen Sinian, the head of the Chen family, was a powerful figure in Shanghai.

At this moment, he was acting like a high-class butler, personally attending to Gu Yan's every need, refilling her tea and water.

If outsiders saw this scene, they would probably be shocked.

Gu Yan was actually a little puzzled.

Chen Sinian hurriedly summoned him, saying that Cecilia was not in a good condition.

But once they arrived, they drank several cups of tea, yet he was still not taken to meet anyone.

Could it be... something else?

Just as Gu Yan was pondering to herself, Chen Sinian turned around and took a dark brown hard-shell file bag from the gilded and jade-inlaid low table next to him.

He had a smile on his face, but his movements conveyed a sense of solemnity.

"Mr. Gu, look at this."

Chen Sinian opened the file bag and took out several documents and a delicately designed silver key.

At the very top is a dark red, thick certificate.

"This is the property certificate and land deed for Courtyard No. 1 of Yunding Tiangong."

Chen Sinian gently pushed the things onto the coffee table in front of Gu Yan. "All the formalities have been completed."

"Now, they all belong to you, sir."

Gu Yan was taken aback.

Heavenly Palace on the Clouds?

He immediately remembered.

Cecilia seemed to have mentioned at the amusement park that she would give him a house in Shanghai.

Wow, she's really rich! She just gives things away like that!

Yunding Tiangong is the most central and top-tier location in Shanglu, bar none.

but……

"Boss Chen," Gu Yan put down her teacup, tapping her finger on the cold key, her tone slightly helpless, "what do I need the property in Shanghai for?"

All he can think about now is how to get to South Africa as quickly as possible and how to get away from these female leads.

Settle down in Shanglu?

Totally impossible.

"Mr. Gu, please accept this for now!"

"After all, this is a token of Leah's affection."

"Besides, what if..."

"I mean, in case you change your mind in the future and want to settle down in Shanglu for a while, wouldn't this be a place of your own?"

"It's still more convenient than staying in a hotel."

Chen Sinian had anticipated this question and immediately answered with a smile.

Gu Yan glanced at Chen Sinian and said quietly, "Boss Chen, you're overthinking it."

"It's impossible for me to settle down in Shanglu."

"Are the medical team and special care facilities for my grandfather all prepared in South Africa?"

"This is the most important thing."

He changed the subject and asked about the thing he cared about most.

Chen Sinian's smile froze for a moment, then he immediately patted his chest and assured him, "Master Gu, you can rest assured!"

"I personally oversaw Mr. Gu's matter, and there will absolutely be no mistakes!"

"All equipment and top-notch medical team are ready, just waiting for you and Mr. Gu to arrive."

Chen Sinian was anxious.

He really didn't want Gu Yan to leave; his future son-in-law was about to fly away.

How can I persuade them?

Forcibly stopping him is definitely not an option. Master Gu may seem mild-mannered, but his mind is more righteous than anyone else's.

He hasn't come up with a good solution yet.

However, it's definitely right to delay as long as possible.

Just then, Chen Sinian heard a soft "ding" from his pocket; it was a text message from his phone.

He quickly glanced at the screen while Gu Yan was drinking her tea with her head down.

It was sent by Lin Zhenting.

Chen Sinian's eyes flickered. He put away his phone, looked at Gu Yan again, and his face regained that respectful yet slightly probing smile.

"Mr. Gu," he began, "about Mr. Lin Zhenting."

"What's your decision?"

"Should we meet him?"

"If you really don't want to see him, I'll have someone send word that he should go back to where he came from, and I will absolutely not let him disturb your peace."

He paused, his tone becoming subtle, carrying a hint of ingratiation and a touch of ruthlessness.

To be honest, from a selfish perspective, Chen Sinian was extremely reluctant to let his preferred future son-in-law meet Lin Laogou's beautiful but hot-tempered daughter.

Wouldn't that just cause trouble for my daughter?

However, from the perspective of the greater good and the interests of the family, if Lin Jinyu really gets into trouble in Shanghai and the Lin family goes crazy, the Chen family will also be implicated.

Letting Master Gu's special medicine stabilize the little fire god's condition seems to be the safest option at the moment.

This left him feeling extremely conflicted.