Chapter 1783 - Ch: 80-89

Chapter 80 Fourth Princess: Formally Notifying You, I've Taken a Fancy to You

Things were quiet for three days.

After breakfast on Saturday, Amiya took Gu Yunfan to the police station again to assist in solving a case. In the morning, they reviewed files and surveyed the scene; by the afternoon, the case was solved.

"Haha..."

Amiya slapped her thigh in delight, "If last time was luck, this time surely isn't luck again, right? Old Eighth, you're a natural-born Criminal Police Officer. I'm sincerely inviting you: come do Criminal investigation with me!"

Yesterday, with approval from higher-ups, Amiya was promoted to Deputy Branch Head of the Major Crimes Squad of the Beijing Public Security Bureau's Criminal Investigation Detachment. She was exceptionally promoted from Level 3 Police Superintendent to Level 2 Police Superintendent. At only 25 years old, she became the youngest Deputy Branch Head and Level 2 Police Superintendent in history, leading over a hundred elite Criminal Police Officers from the Major Crimes Squad.

"Do Criminal investigation with you? Sure, go tell Our Mother and see if she'll let me go~" This time, Gu Yunfanhad once again relied on his X-ray Vision to help Fourth Sister find the key evidence.

Amiya's smile carried a hint of helplessness, "Fine, forget it. The She-devil definitely won't hand you over to me. Forget Our Mother, even Eldest Sister wouldn't let go. You're so capable that you've become the family favorite. No wonder your Fifth Sister, Sixth Sister, and Seventh Sister love you to death~"

"Cough, cough, cough..."

Gu Yunfan hurriedly looked out of the office, "Fourth Sister, what are you saying?!"

"Nervous? Weren't you quite arrogant before? Doesn't the feeling of having a foot in three boats feel exciting?"

Amiya picked up a pair of silver handcuffs, hanging them on her index finger and spinning them round and round.

Gu Yunfan's gaze fell on the handcuffs, "What are you doing? Want to arrest me? Am I breaking the law?"

"It's not illegal, just immoral. I really want to lock you up, you little pervert, and give you a good education!"

"What little pervert? I've helped you solve three major cases in a row, saved your life, and helped you get promoted. And yet you want to arrest me? Is this how you repay your great benefactor?"

"One thing at a time. I order you: you must break up with Siqing, Yan Yan, and Xi Xi!"

"You're ordering me? I'm not your subordinate; do you even have the right to order me?"

"I'm your sister! Why wouldn't I have the right?"

"Go order your three younger sisters then. See if they're willing to break up with me~"

"Heh~ so confident? Tell me... if the three of them knew you had two other lovers, how would they react?"

"Stop trying to scare me. If you wanted to expose me, you would have done it long ago. I'm your great lucky star; would you have the heart to harm me?"

"You..."

Amiya was being completely manipulated by Gu Yunfan.

Her original intention was to get Gu Yunfan to break up with her three younger sisters so she could take their place. She knew it wasn't realistic, but she still felt she had to say it.

As a recognized master detective, she had always held herself in high regard and had never deferred to anyone in case-solving. Yet Gu Yunfan had impressed her three times in a row. In terms of physical skill, he completely crushed her; in terms of case-solving ability, he won decisively again.

Facing such a powerful younger brother, Amiya finally couldn't hold out. After Jiang Ruoxi, Murong Yan, and Zhao Siqing, she became the fourth to fall.

As a Criminal Police Officer, she was decisive and efficient in her work. However, she was hesitant regarding her feelings—clearly wanting it but keeping it bottled up.

On one hand, she had never been in a relationship and didn't know how to express herself; on the other hand, she was unwilling to compete with her three younger sisters.

"Does Branch Head Ya have anything else? If not, I'm heading back to the company. I'm currently the concurrent President of the Jiang Group's aviation engine subsidiary. I have a myriad of affairs to attend to and I'm very busy~"

Gu Yunfan took a sip of tea and stood up.

Amiya panicked: "Sit down! Did I say you could leave?"

"What? Is there something else?"

"Um... you've helped me three times in a row, and I haven't properly thanked you yet. I don't like owing people. What do you want? Tell me."

Although Amiya was trying hard to restrain her emotions, Gu Yunfan could still tell. Last week, when Amiya had berated him at the elevator entrance of the Intermediate Court for having a foot in three boats, he had already received the signal she was sending.

Sister... I already have three... are you going to jump into my fish pond too?

It makes me look like a real scumbag... please, I'm very innocent... I only wanted to date the Campus Belle Jiangat first... everything after was because you all forced me... "Speak up! What do you want? Why are you spacing out?" Amiya made small talk, deliberately stalling for time, not wanting Gu Yunfan to leave.

"I don't know what I want." Gu Yunfan paused and asked back, "What does Fourth Sister want to give me?"

"I want..."

Amiya thought to herself: I want to give myself to you... do you dare to take me?

As this thought surfaced, Amiya suddenly became nervous. The last time she was this nervous was half a month ago when she accidentally lost her first kiss during a martial arts match with Gu Yunfan. Recalling the past, she couldn't help but feel her ears burning.

"Hmm? Fourth Sister, what are you thinking about? Why are your ears red?"

Gu Yunfan teased with a smile, "A Criminal Police Captain who deals with Criminals every day can actually be shy? The last time I saw Fourth Sister blush was probably during our match, when someone deliberately took advantage of me and kissed me..."

"Bullshit!" Amiya grabbed the silver handcuffs and stood up, emotionally agitated, "You little pervert! I seriously suspect you did it on purpose back then!"

"Can you stop calling me 'little pervert' every other sentence? It's so unpleasant to hear~"

"Hmph! So you know it's unpleasant?"

Amiya grabbed Gu Yunfan's collar across the desk, "Confess! Did you do it on purpose that time?!"

"Why are you making false accusations? Why would I kiss you on purpose?"

"You... you're lustful! Ruining one girl after another, you even dare to tease a police officer. You've got quite the nerve, kid!"

"Haha~" Gu Yunfan was amused, "Fourth Sister, oh Fourth Sister, you're quite good at pretending~"

"What do you mean? What am I pretending?"

"You think I can't tell?" Gu Yunfan activated his X-ray Vision to check the door. Seeing no one outside, he softly exposed her little secret, "You like me, don't you?"

Amiya was stunned, her eyes darting away, "What... what are you talking about?"

"Fourth Sister, I can even solve your murder cases easily. Do you think my powers of observation can't see through your thoughts?"

"You... you're overthinking! You're just being conceited!"

Amiya let go of Gu Yunfan. She couldn't decide whether to stand or sit, so she picked up her teacup and took a sip to tactically calm her nerves.

"Coward~" Gu Yunfan provoked her, "And you're a Criminal Police Captain? Your courage isn't even as good as Fifth Sister's or Sixth Sister's. If you won't admit it, then forget it. I'm not interested in you anyway. Bye~"

"Stop right there! What did you just say? Not interested in me?? What does that mean?? I'm not as good as your Fifth Sister, Sixth Sister, or Seventh Sister??"

"Is this your indirect way of admitting you like me?"

"Less nonsense! Answer my question first!"

"I don't dare to be interested in you. You're always pulling out those silver handcuffs to scare me. Who would dare to provoke you?"

"Ha~ and you call me a coward, I think you're the coward!"

Amiya's furrowed brows relaxed slightly, "Then tell me... compared to your Fifth Sister, Sixth Sister, and Seventh Sister... who is more beautiful?"

"To be honest, each has her own merits. Your styles are different."

"You're certainly careful not to offend anyone. Then tell me, how are our styles different?"

"Xi Xi is a quiet and pure maiden, Sixth Sister is a lively and sweet fairy, Fifth Sister is a dignified and elegant goddess, and you are a meticulous genius police god. Of course, you all have a contrasting side in private."

"Ha~ what's my contrast?"

"When you're on a case, you're calm and composed, never cracking a smile. When fighting Criminals, you're decisive, brave, and resilient. You have a strong sense of conviction for police work and won't stop until you reach your goal. In private, though, you're actually quite talkative and have a girly side—like the shyness just now. You hesitate and waver when facing feelings. Am I right?"

"Hmm..."

This was the first time Amiya had heard someone analyze her to her face. The person one is least familiar with is often oneself. Hearing Gu Yunfan's assessment, she was suddenly a little moved. Having someone who understood her by her side was a kind of happiness.

"Old Eighth... that..."

Amiya's psychological defenses were completely breached. She took another sip of tea to calm herself and said bluntly, "Since you've put it that way, I have nothing left to say. I'm formally notifying you: I've taken a fancy to you. Break up with my three sisters and be my boyfriend from now on~"

Chapter 81: Are You Crazy?? This Is the Police Station Office!!

"What do you mean just notify me? You big straight girl."

Gu Yunfan was not at all surprised by Fourth Sister's confession. He felt secretly delighted but pretended to be troubled on the surface, saying, "Fourth Sister, calm down, calm down. You're making this very difficult for me."

"What's so difficult about it?"

After Amiya poured out her feelings, she felt as if a weight had been lifted off her shoulders, and her whole body relaxed considerably. She glanced at the surveillance feed on her computer from time to time, observing the corridor outside to prevent anyone from eavesdropping.

Gu Yunfan replied, "If I get together with you, what about Fifth Sister, Sixth Sister, and Seventh Sister?"

"Didn't I just tell you? Break up with them~"

"Do you think they'll break up with me? Xi Xi has poor psychological resilience. If I bring up breaking up, she might hang herself or jump into a lake. Yan Yan is careless and reckless; she'd fight you to the death. Fifth Sisterappears dignified and mature on the surface, but she also has an impulsive side. What if she gets carried away and exposes you for stealing her husband on the CCTV stage? You'd have to take off your police uniform."

"Tsk~, you think I'm afraid of them?"

Amiya actually agreed with Gu Yunfan's analysis. What he said did sound like things those three younger sisters were capable of doing.

Gu Yunfan added another big bargaining chip: "The key is Our Mother. If things blow up, Our Mother will kick all four of you out of the Jiang Family and cut off ties. A family that was once loving and affectionate would go their separate ways. Is that what you want to see?"

Amiya fell silent. She understood all this in her heart, which was why she had never exposed Gu Yunfan's secret affairs with the three younger sisters.

"Then what do you mean? Don't tell me you want to have four boats under your feet? Date all four of us sisters at the same time?"

"I didn't say that. I haven't even agreed to be with you. How about you let me off?"

"No way! You brat must be my boyfriend!"

"Aren't you going to ask if I like you?"

"No need to ask! What I set my eyes on is mine!"

"Wow, so domineering?"

"You just noticed?"

Amiya walked around the desk and slowly approached Gu Yunfan, her tone seductive: "You helped me solve cases, helped me get promoted, saved my life. Sister has no way to repay you, so I'll give myself to you~"

"Hey, hey... Sister, please behave yourself... Don't forget... you're a police officer..." Gu Yunfan stepped back.

"What about being a police officer? Who says police officers can't fall in love?" Amiya pressed forward step by step.

Gu Yunfan retreated until he stopped by the sofa. "There's no problem with police officers falling in love... but what you're doing is stealing someone else's boyfriend..."

"Is that illegal?"

"Not illegal, just immoral."

"No matter how immoral, it's not as immoral as you~. I'm saving you, little brother. After you're with Sister, I'll help you settle your entanglements with those three and make sure you get ashore smoothly~"

"PUA, blatant PUA!"

"You brat, just keep pretending~. Don't forget what Sister does for a living. If you can tell I like you, do you think I can't tell you like me?"

Amiya raised her chin high, lifting her sculpted face. Her deep eyes held intense longing, and the tear mole at the corner of her left eye added a touch of allure to her sharp features, yet it didn't seem out of place.

Gulp~

Gu Yunfan stared at the stunning face full of exotic charm. It was impossible to say he wasn't excited. What a sin... Why do they all have to challenge my weakness... This is just harmful... "Not saying anything means I hit the mark, huh~"

Amiya was only a fist's distance away from Gu Yunfan. "You little pervert are quite bold, aren't you? If you have the guts, kiss me~"

"Trying to provoke me, huh?"

"Mhm... So what if I am? Do you dare?"

Gu Yunfan glanced at the door, his eyes suddenly widening as he deliberately tried to scare her: "Oh! The boss is here~"

Amiya was so startled she quickly turned to look. Where was the boss?? When she turned back, all she felt was darkness before her eyes, then her soft red lips were parted as Gu Yunfan pried them open and plunged in... Mmm... Her 168cm jade-like body froze in place, a tingling sensation spreading throughout her. The accidental kiss during their sparring match had been like a dragonfly skimming the water, but this time, it was like a violent storm.

So... this is what kissing feels like... So amazing... Mmm... Young guys are really fierce... Amiya personally experienced Gu Yunfan's exceptional kissing skills.

Gu Yunfan wrapped his arms around her waist and sat her down on the sofa to continue their interaction. After warming up for a few minutes, he began to undo her clothes.

Amiya quickly pushed him away, her gaze carrying a hint of panic: "Are you crazy?? This is the police station office!!"

[interaction value +67]

"Doesn't that make it even more exciting?"

"Exciting my foot! Come with me~"

Amiya stood up, straightened her clothes, steadied herself, and calmly led Gu Yunfan out.

Passing through the investigation area, they saw the team members bustling about. It was the weekend. Criminal Police Officers legally had two days off, but due to the special nature of their work, they were actually on 24-hour standby with rotating shifts. Working overtime on weekends was the norm.

"Hello, Captain Ya~"

"What Captain Ya? Call me Branch Head Ya!"

"Right, right, look at my memory. Captain Ya has already been promoted to detachment leader~"

Hearing this, Amiya smiled faintly and took Gu Yunfanupstairs to the exclusive dormitory for the Deputy Detachment Leader of the Major Case Squad, locking the door with a click.

Gu Yunfan looked around the dormitory. "Where's your police uniform?"

"Why?"

"Put it on, put it on~"

"You brat... you're into uniforms~"

Amiya opened the wardrobe, changed into her regular uniform, and indulged his wish.

This feels right... Gu Yunfan stepped forward, embraced the police flower sister, and went wild. His phone buzzed in his pants pocket, but he couldn't be bothered to answer it. Starting from beside the wardrobe, they went wild, moving to the desk by the window, and finally onto the bed... Buzz buzz buzz—

Amiya's phone also rang.

"Shh... It's Our Mother calling... She might be urging you to go back..."

Amiya lay on the bed answering the phone. "Hello, Mom... Old Eighth was just helping me study the case... He's still busy right now... Mhm..."

Amiya glanced down, gritted her teeth, and said, "Ah... Okay... I'll return him to you as soon as possible... Half an hour? Half an hour probably won't work... Two hours? Okay, okay, okay... One hour it is, then..."

Such an audacious guy... Amiya hung up the phone and pinched him.

Not long after... her dazed big eyes suddenly widened!

Gasp... Oh my... The golden sunset shone through the curtains onto Amiya's face.

Amiya leaned against Gu Yunfan's chest, closing her eyes to rest. At this moment, she finally understood why Jiang Ruoxi, Murong Yan, and Zhao Siqing were so hopelessly in love with Gu Yunfan.

Oh no, oh no... This guy is a super treasure... Getting the three younger sisters to give up on him... is harder than climbing to the sky... "Fourth Sister, are you okay?" Gu Yunfan held the police flower sister's fair shoulder, his face full of satisfaction.

Amiya furrowed her brows weakly and said, "Still calling me Fourth Sister... Call me wife..."

"Wife~"

"Ha... Husband, I love you... How about we get married?"

"Get married? Sure, ask Our Mother for her opinion~"

"Uh..."

"Hey, I've always been curious about your backgrounds. You must be adopted too, right? Do you know who your biological parents are?"

"Did those three tell you?"

"I asked. Xi Xi doesn't even know if she's biological or not. Yan Yan knows she's adopted but has no impression of her biological parents. Fifth Sister refused to tell me."

"Xi Xi has been with Our Mother since birth... Yan Yan came to the Jiang Family when she was two... Your Fifth Sister and I only started following your Godmotherlater..."

"Oh? So is Xi Xi biological or not?"

"Haven't you asked your Godmother?"

"We rarely have time alone together. Either Xi Xi is around, or all of you are there. I couldn't ask. I did mention it once on WeChat, but she played mysterious with me, saying she'd tell me when there's a chance in the future."

"Ha... Actually, I don't know much either... Our Motherdoesn't let us talk about this topic... Regarding the backgrounds of us seven sisters... only she knows the most..."

"What about yourself? Don't tell me you don't even know your own background? How old were you when you started following Our Mother?"

Mentioning her own background, a trace of sadness flashed in Amiya's eyes.

Buzz buzz buzz—

Jiang Yujun called again, urging Amiya to let him go. Amiya told Gu Yunfan to leave first, saying she'd talk to him about her background later.

Chapter 82 President Godmother: Oh my~, I'm truly jealous of your mother~

Gu Yunfan took a shower in Amiya's dorm, drove away from the Criminal Investigation Detachment, and headed towards the CBD.

Recalling his interaction with Fourth Sister just now, the corners of his mouth couldn't stop curving upwards. The experience Amiya brought him was a completely different flavor compared to Zhao Siqing, Murong Yan, and Jiang Ruoxi.

police flower + Criminal Police Captain + Western flair... Triple Buff... Wonderful... One burst of action fierce as a tiger, earning over 300 points.

Because Godmother became suspicious, he hadn't interacted much with Zhao Siqing and Jiang Ruoxi for safety over the past week. Previously, he could break a thousand points in just two or three days, but this week he barely managed to save up a thousand points, with a balance of 1124.

It had been days since he opened a treasure chest, and his hands were itching a bit.

Gu Yunfan decided to open a hundred-point treasure chest first to satisfy his craving.

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining a bottle of "ten-complete great tonic pill"!]

Yo, the supplies are replenished just in time. The Great Tonic is almost finished by those few women, especially Jiang Ruoxi; she's weak and eats it like a snack after every session.

Open another thousand-point treasure chest~

Unlocked!

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining the "Master-level Chinese Massage Skill"!]

[Skill is being transmitted...]

What the heck??

A massage skill??

Why reward me with this thing??

If I need a massage, shouldn't a technician be the one massaging me??

Instantly, massage techniques like pressing, rubbing, pushing, grasping, kneading, pinching, pointing, parting, rolling, patting, and pounding, as well as knowledge of meridians and acupoints, were transmitted into Gu Yunfan's mind.

This included techniques for all body parts such as the head, face, neck and shoulders, upper limbs, chest and abdomen, lower back, lower limbs, and feet, and even covered SPA essential oil techniques.

Damn!

I give up!

The system is a bit abstract.

Gu Yunfan didn't understand the use of this reward.

While thinking, Murong Yan called him via video, "Oh, Great Detective Gu is driving, are you done with work?"

"Yeah~, Our Mother is rushing me back to the company, I'm on my way now."

"Why does Fourth Sister always ask you for help? Does she like you?"

"You'll have to ask Fourth Sister about that~"

"Don't tell me you two are already together behind my back?"

"Get together, get together, all you think about is getting together, shameless."

"You're the shameless one! Let me tell you some good news, in four days, I'll officially wrap up filming. I'll be back in the capital that afternoon, just in time to attend your New Years Eve gala. Save me a good seat, okay~"

"Really? That's great news! Welcome home, Big Star~"

"Ha~, Husband, I miss you so much! We can finally meet~"

They chatted the whole way until he arrived at the Jiang Group building before hanging up.

"Hello, Young CEO Gu~"

"Young CEO Gu is here~"

"Young CEO Gu, please come in~"

The gatekeepers, security guards, and front desk Little older sisters greeted Gu Yunfan warmly.

The employees had all heard that The Group had registered an aviation engine subsidiary, knew that Jiang Yujun was going to invest billions to build a production base, and were also aware that Gu Yunfan possessed the core technology. Therefore, they looked at him with new respect, and their attitude towards him was even more deferential than before.

Gu Yunfan took the elevator to the executive floor and headed straight for the President's office, "Is Godmotherstill working?"

Jiang Yujun, who was signing documents while seated in the boss's chair, looked up and immediately broke into a smile: "Oh~, you're finally back. Your Fourth Sister is something else; she said she only needed you for half a day this morning, but she kept you for the whole day before returning you to me! This girl doesn't keep her word; I definitely won't lend you to her again."

Several female executives turned around and greeted him with pleasant expressions.

"Young CEO Gu is here! You have no idea, President Jiangwas like she'd lost her soul while you weren't in the company~"

"Exactly, she barely ate lunch~"

"Right, and she was distracted while handling work this afternoon~"

Gu Yunfan smiled, "Is that so? I'm that important to Godmother?"

"What do you think? If you're free on weekends and holidays, come to the company often to keep your Godmother company, understood?"

"President Jiang used to be unpredictable; we were all terrified of her. Ever since she recognized you as her Godson and made you President's Secretary, President Jiang's temper has improved by hundreds of times. It's all thanks to you."

"That's right. If you weren't here, President Jiang would always be scolding us, so please come often."

Jiang Yujun tapped her desk with her pen, "Alright, alright, you talk too much. The contract for the industrial land for the aviation engine has been signed. We'll entrust the design institute to design it properly and start construction as soon as possible."

"Yes, President Jiang~"

"Goodbye, President Jiang, bye-bye, Young CEO Gu~"

The executives all withdrew.

Jiang Yujun stretched, twisted her neck, and moved her sore shoulders, "How did it go helping your Fourth Sistersolve that case today?"

Hmm?

Godmother is tired?

Understood... So the function of the Master-level Chinese Massage Skill the system rewarded me with is here... "The case has been solved."

Gu Yunfan sensibly walked behind his Godmother.

"Ah? Solved again??" Jiang Yujun's eyes shifted, "What are you doing?"

"Stay still, let me give you a massage~"

Gu Yunfan raised his hands and placed them on Godmother's fair swan-like neck.

Jiang Yujun's body trembled slightly. Gu Yunfan pressed the Dazhui acupoint, and a warm current quickly flowed down from the point, "Mmm~ So comfortable~~"

"Godmother has worked hard~" Gu Yunfan's technique was smooth, rubbing along the Dazhui, Fengchi, Fengfu, Tianzhu, and Jianjing Acupoints.

While massaging, he provided commentary: "Prolonged sitting causes muscle soreness and fatigue. I am pressing the Jianjing Acupoint now; pressing this point can effectively release tension in the trapezius muscle and relieve soreness in the neck and shoulders and numbness in the upper limbs."

"Wow~, you know this stuff too?"

"When I was little, after my mother got off work, she still had to cook meals and do laundry, often suffering from backaches. So I taught myself Chinese massage and often massaged her."

"Oh my~, you are such a considerate boy. I'm truly jealous of your mother~"

"No need to be jealous, you are my mother now too."

"Haha~, yes, yes, you really are a treasure boy. How many skills have you mastered?"

"Godmother, close your eyes~"

Gu Yunfan continued to massage her facial acupoints like the Qingming, Taiyang, and Yintang points.

"Mmm... so comfortable..."

Jiang Yujun kept her beautiful eyes closed, her face full of enjoyment.

Gu Yunfan rubbed his hands, which were covered in eyeshadow powder, highlighter, and foundation cream, and joked, "Godmother, your makeup is a bit thick~ Layered three times, you could scrape enough off to wrap dumplings."

"Get out of here~" Jiang Yujun playfully slapped him with her hand behind her back, "So comfortable, so comfortable... I didn't expect you had this skill... You're even better than a professional technician... Continue, continue..."

Gu Yunfan continued massaging her head. When he gently kneaded her earlobes, Jiang Yujun's eyes tightly shut, biting her red lip... Mmm... Ah... Endure... Endure a little longer... She finally couldn't hold back: "Stop, stop... baby, rest for a bit..."

"How does that feel? Better?" Gu Yunfan withdrew his hands, and the system prompt sounded: [interaction value +52]

"Much better..."

Jiang Yujun's earlobes were flushed red from the massage, "It's getting late... Let's go home..."

"Okay, Godmother, I also know foot reflexology. Do you want to try it tonight?"

"Mmm... Okay..." Jiang Yujun became nervous.

Chapter 83: No way... Godmother, don't mess around... Calm down... The motorcade stopped at the Jiang Familycourtyard garage.

Gu Yunfan led Jiang Yujun out. Jiang Yujun would usually habitually link arms with him, but she didn't this time, instead walking ahead on her own, her high heels clicking 'da-da-da' as she went.

What's the meaning of this?

Did I make her feel embarrassed when I gave her a massage at the company just now?

He remembered last Saturday when they went to look at industrial land together. He had accidentally overheard a private conversation between Aunt and her. Gu Yunfanrealized then that Jiang Yujun's feelings for him were not ordinary; they might hide an indescribably complex emotion.

Combining that with her current reaction.

Gu Yunfan became even more convinced of his judgment.

No way... Godmother, stop it... Calm down... Gu Yunfanwatched Jiang Yujun's back. Her 172cm height, coupled with high heels, made her look even more upright and tall. Her long, wavy brown hair bounced with every crisp step. Some people can project a powerful aura just from their back view.

"Godmother, what are you thinking about?" Gu Yunfanchuckled inwardly.

Jiang Yujun's mind was indeed fluctuating because of her Godson's massage, but she had a strong psychological resilience. Facing her Godson's inquiry, she responded calmly: "I'm thinking about what to eat tonight. You haven't cooked in a week, you brat. Can you satisfy your Godmother tonight?"

"No problem~ What do you want to eat?"

"Let's keep it simple. Your Sisters haven't finished work yet; they've already eaten at school or their workplaces tonight, so just cook for the two of us~"

Jiang Yujun paused, "I want to eat your... the noodles you make. The seafood noodles you made last week were delicious. Besides seafood noodles, what other noodles can you make?"

"Quite a lot. oil-splashed noodles, knife-shaved noodles, hot dry noodles, braised noodles, and so on. I know a bit of everything~"

"Really?"

"You'll know once you try them~"

"Impressive, impressive. Then let's have oil-splashed noodles~"

When they got on the elevator, Jiang Yujun eventually linked arms with Gu Yunfan. This had already become muscle memory for her, often done unconsciously.

"Hello, President Jiang. Hello, Young CEO Gu~"

"President Jiang, Young Master, you're back~"

The butler and servants greeted them.

The two went straight to the kitchen.

Gu Yunfan washed his hands: "oil-splashed noodles only taste good when the dough is handmade and fresh. Let's knead the dough first. Go change your clothes, and I'll teach you."

"Huh? I don't know how to cook."

"That's why I'm teaching you. If you get married in the future, you can cook for your husband."

"Get lost!" Jiang Yujun swatted at him, "Godmother told you already, I'm not getting married."

"Why? Haven't met someone you like? What if you meet someone you like in the future?"

"Go, go, go. Why talk about this? Go make your noodles!"

Jiang Yujun got nervous whenever this topic came up. She turned to leave the kitchen, letting out a soft breath.

She used to think she had only one person she liked, and that was Gu Yunfan's father.

But since Gu Yunfan came to the house, she gradually began to doubt. She doubted whether she truly liked Big Gu back then, or if it was just out of a sense of competitiveness.

In terms of looks, she and Mother Gu were both exceptional in their own ways. Mother Gu was the pure, innocent type, while she was the sexy, mature type.

In terms of family background, wisdom, talent, and other aspects, Jiang Yujun completely crushed her Best friend. Yet Big Gu actually pursued her Best friend instead of her, which severely wounded her arrogant self-esteem.

The conflict formed from there and had lasted until now.

Thinking back carefully now, she only felt hate for Big Gu, not love.

She didn't even know what love was before.

It wasn't until she took in Gu Yunfan that, through spending time together day and night, she slowly began to understand... It was a kind of care and dependence deep in her heart. If she didn't see him for a while, her heart felt empty, and she wanted to be with him every moment.

Seeing other women being intimate with him made her heart ache.

However, this feeling was currently only in a hazy state. Jiang Yujun only realized she might have been wrong.

Shaking her dizzy head, she went to the first-floor walk-in closet to change into loungewear. Returning to the kitchen, she saw Gu Yunfan standing by the counter kneading dough.

Little Gu is so much better than Big Gu... He crushes him in every single aspect... "baby~ I'm here to learn from you~" Jiang Yujun gestured for a servant to help her tie her apron.

"Oh, weren't you unwilling to learn how to cook? What? Changed your mind? Preparing to get married in the future?"

"Married my foot!"

Jiang Yujun kicked him, "If you dare tease me again, I'll cut off your allowance!"

"I have over forty million in my card; I couldn't spend it all in a lifetime~"

"Oh? Looking for trouble, are we?"

Jiang Yujun reached out and gave his ear a twist.

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Seeing this, the servants and chefs behind them couldn't help but smile.

"Godmother, don't mess around. Didn't you want to learn? I'll teach you."

Gu Yunfan explained: "Kneading dough is the basic step for making noodles. Flour is generally divided into three types: high-gluten, medium-gluten, and low-gluten. High-gluten flour is yellowish and suitable for bread, pizza, etc. Medium-gluten flour is off-white and suitable for noodles, steamed buns, etc. Low-gluten flour is the whitest and suitable for cakes, pastries, etc."

"Oh? There's so much detail even in flour?"

"Of course. Since we're making oil-splashed noodles, we should choose medium-gluten flour."

Gu Yunfan taught while kneading: "For the two of us, about 300g of flour is enough. Pour the flour into a mixing bowl, make a small well in the center, and sprinkle in 2g of salt. First, pour in a small amount of water—use warm water around 30 degrees in winter and cold water in summer. Use chopsticks to stir the flour around the well with the water into a flaky texture. Then add the remaining water in batches, about 150ml in total, and keep stirring until there's no dry flour in the bowl and uniform flakes are formed..."

"Wait, wait, wait. How about this, you teach me by doing it from the start."

Jiang Yujun washed her hands and asked the chef where the flour was. The chef offered to get it for her, but she refused; she wanted to do everything herself from start to finish.

As a result, she made a fool of herself in the very first step. When she poured the flour into the bowl, she used too much force, and it puffed up all over her face.

Gu Yunfan grinned: "Haha~"

"What are you laughing at! How are you teaching as a master?"

Jiang Yujun fanned away the powder floating in front of her, "Cough, cough..."

The chefs and servants secretly suppressed their laughter. This was the first time they had seen Jiang Yujuncook. Compared to her usual overbearing female CEO image, the contrast was huge.

Under Gu Yunfan's guidance, Jiang Yujun clumsily stirred the flour into uniform flakes and then began kneading the dough.

"Kneading should follow the techniques of pressing, folding, and rotating. Watch how I do it."

Gu Yunfan used the strength of his palms to press the dough against the wall of the bowl, then folded it back and pressed it repeatedly. His movements were smooth and looked very therapeutic.

Jiang Yujun tried to imitate him but couldn't get the hang of it.

"Godmother, your technique is wrong."

Gu Yunfan held her hands and taught her step-by-step.

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These small daily life routines might have no attraction for ordinary people, but for Jiang Yujun, who was usually busy battling in the business world, it was a novelty. She experienced the joy of cooking for the first time.

Since her daughters hadn't returned yet, Jiang Yujunenjoyed her exclusive happiness, silently praying in her heart: Don't come back yet... Wait until we finish eating before you come back...

Chapter 84: Relax... He's your Godson... Why are you nervous?

After more than an hour of bustling, from mixing, kneading, and proofing the dough, to rolling out large, evenly thin sheets, cutting wide belt noodles, then slapping and boiling the noodles, and finally topping them with the essential sauce, two bowls of fragrant oil-splashed noodles were finally ready.

Sizzle—

The hot rapeseed oil poured over the chili powder and minced garlic, and a unique charred aroma instantly filled the entire kitchen.

"Hoo~, super fragrant~"

Jiang Yujun sniffed, her eyes full of amazement: "A bowl of oil-splashed noodles looks simple, but it's not easy to make~"

"Right, mainly the dough mixing and proofing take time. Handmade noodles are a bit more complex, but the texture is much better than machine-made noodles."

Gu Yunfan picked up a bowl, quickly mixed it, and picked up a belt noodle to feed Jiang Yujun, "Godmother, open your mouth~"

Jiang Yujun's red lips curved upwards, and she elegantly took a bite. The chewiness of the noodles mixed with the savory flavor of the sauce spread in her mouth: "Mmm... Mmm mmm mmm... It's too delicious... Very authentic~"

"Let's go~, let's eat in the dining room."

Gu Yunfan carried the two bowls of noodles to the dining room. The two fed each other, a sight the servants were accustomed to.

"Wow~, what are you eating? It smells so good?"

Eldest Sister Shen Yinuo and Jiang Ruoxi returned from school, following the aroma to the dining room. "oil-splashed noodles? Who made them?"

Jiang Yujun licked the oil stains from the corner of her lips, nudging her chin towards Gu Yunfan, "Of course, it's the masterpiece of Chef Gu~"

"Oh my, Eighth Brother even knows how to make oil-splashed noodles. Are there any more? I'm drooling just looking at them."

"Coincidentally, when I was learning to make noodles with your Eighth Brother, I kneaded two extra portions. Go to the kitchen and make some for yourselves."

"What, what? You're learning to make noodles with Eighth Brother??"

Shen Yinuo looked as if she had seen a ghost, "Did the moon rise from the west tonight?"

"Don't be so surprised~, I'll tell you this: I'll be cooking often from now on. I've decided to learn cooking from your Eighth Brother and become a virtuous wife and loving mother... ah no... a good mother. I'll make delicious food for you all whenever I have time~"

Jiang Yujun continued to feed Gu Yunfan, then looked up and asked, "baby, don't you think so?"

"Mm!" Gu Yunfan chewed and nodded, not forgetting to give his Godmother credit: "Eldest Sister, Xi Xi, these two bowls of noodles were actually kneaded and made by Godmother herself. Godmother's noodles are incredibly delicious, Q-彈 (chewy) and very springy~"

"Ha~" Jiang Yujun was so flattered that her heart blossomed, and her eyes curved into crescents.

"You really are something, kid, to actually get Our Motherto cook. I tried to teach her how to cook before, but she refused to learn, she wouldn't even enter the kitchen."

Shen Yinuo shook her head and complained, "Daughters and sons are different, huh? Xi Xi, let's go, Our Motherdoesn't dote on you, Eldest Sister dotes on you, Eldest Sister will make noodles for you to eat~"

"Cough cough..."

Gu Yunfan choked.

Jiang Yujun quickly patted his chest and glared at Shen Yinuo: "Don't try to sow discord, can you act like an Eldest Sister? Why are you learning from your Fifth Sister and Sixth Sister?"

"Haha~" Shen Yinuo led Jiang Ruoxi to the kitchen.

Jiang Ruoxi followed behind, a faint smile on her lips. Ever since Gu Yunfan came to the Jiang Family, her mother was clearly more affectionate towards Gu Yunfan, or rather, doting, which everyone could see.

Logically, she should have been sad, but she wasn't, because she also liked Gu Yunfan very much.

In fact, her mother's affection for her hadn't diminished at all; it was just that, in comparison, Gu Yunfan received more affection, making it seem as if she had fallen out of favor.

By the time Shen Yinuo returned with the cooked noodles, Jiang Yujun and Gu Yunfan had already finished eating.

"Oh, by the way, I forgot to tell you something: Yunfan helped your Fourth Sister solve another major case today."

"Is that so?? Eighth Brother is amazing!"

Shen Yinuo gave Gu Yunfan a thumbs up, "You're incredible! You've helped your Fourth Sister solve major cases three times in a row. Didn't she thank you properly?"

Mm... she thanked me... just this afternoon... by offering herself... Gu Yunfan pulled a tissue to wipe his mouth, his tone calm: "Oh, we're all family, what's there to thank?"

Under the table, he subtly nudged Jiang Ruoxi's instep with his toe.

I can't believe it... he's doing this again... is it fun?

Is it exciting?

Jiang Ruoxi picked up a belt noodle, blew on it, and ate it with great relish.

"You two eat slowly, I'm taking Yunfan upstairs. This kid is a master at massages. I've been a bit tired recently from preparing the aviation engine production base, so I need him to give me a good massage~"

Jiang Yujun was actually embarrassed to ask Gu Yunfanfor another massage, but she really enjoyed the feeling and wanted to experience the foot massage again.

Shen Yinuo looked up and said, "Massage? Eighth Brother can even massage?"

"Your Eighth Brother has many hidden talents~"

Jiang Yujun linked arms with Gu Yunfan and went upstairs, "baby, are you tired? If you are, you can massage me another day."

"Not tired, I'm full of energy, with nowhere to use it every day."

"Ha~, your Eldest Sister competes for you on projects, your Fourth Sister competes for you on cases, Godmotheralso competes for you to work with me, and after work, I still make you cook and massage. I'm not a good mother, am I~"

"What are you saying? I'm the pillar of our family. You competing for me shows my great value. Godmother, if you have any need for your brother... oh no... if Godmotherneeds her son for anything, just say the word~"

"Oh, you, how can you be so likable~"

Jiang Yujun led him to the master bedroom on the second floor, "foot massage, right? Wait a moment, I'll take a shower first."

"Alright, don't wear anything too thick. A camisole dress would be best, it's easier for the massage. I'll give you a full body massage later."

"Mm..." Jiang Yujun hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

Gu Yunfan sat on the sofa playing with his phone, secretly messaging Fourth Sister: Why aren't you home yet? Are you unable to get up?

Fourth Sister replied instantly: (Bomb) x10

Amiya hadn't taken Gu Yunfan's ten-complete great tonic pill, and indeed, she was physically and mentally exhausted that afternoon. However, she had practiced martial arts since childhood, so her physique was much better than Jiang Ruoxi, Murong Yan, and Zhao Siqing. She had already recovered about seventy to eighty percent.

She was always cautious in her actions. To avoid being discovered by her mother and sisters, she deliberately didn't go home, planning to return after everyone had gone to sleep.

Fourth Sister: Want to go out with big sister to handle cases again tomorrow (/dog head)~

Gu Yunfan: Is the case legitimate?

Fourth Sister: Guess~

Gu Yunfan: Save it, you've monopolized me for a day already. Our Mother won't agree, and Eldest Sister won't agree either.

Fourth Sister: You really are a hot commodity~

The two chatted for a few minutes.

Jiang Yujun emerged wearing a silky smooth silk bathrobe, with a wine-red camisole hip-hugging dressunderneath. She shuffled in slippers and casually tied up her long hair, "baby, I'm done washing. Where should I get the massage?"

"On the bed." Gu Yunfan put away his phone and went to the restroom to wash his hands and rinse his mouth.

Jiang Yujun leaned against the bedside table, suddenly feeling a little nervous being alone with a man in the room.

She kept reminding herself: Relax... He's your Godson... Why are you nervous?

Gu Yunfan returned, casually stepped onto the bed, sat cross-legged at the foot of the bed, and grabbed his Godmother's fair jade feet, "Oh~, Godmother even got a manicure~"

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A tingling sensation instantly shot through her entire body from her instep. Her pair of long, warm legs stiffened like ice. Jiang Yujun feigned calmness and said, "Does it look good?"

"Mm~, are those real diamonds inlaid on your fingernails?"

Gu Yunfan couldn't resist picking at the sparkling diamond particles.

Jiang Yujun gently kicked him: "Don't pick at them, they're styled. If you pick them off, they won't look good. You little rascal, hurry up and massage~"

Chapter 85: You are my darling baby, Godmother loves you to death~

The warm yellow light shone on Jiang Yujun's instep, giving off a faint luster. Although she was over forty, her skin was still firm and delicate.

Gu Yunfan held her jade foot with his left hand, and following the "Master-level Chinese Massage Skill" taught by the system, he pressed her Yongquan Acupointwith the pad of his right thumb, applying vertical force.

"Hmm..."

Jiang Yujun groaned, slightly retracting her foot as a wave of soreness and numbness washed over her.

Gu Yunfan looked up and asked, "Godmother, how's my strength? Did I hurt you?"

"No, no... the strength is just right... very good, very good..."

Jiang Yujun blinked her foxy eyes, curiously asking, "What acupoint are you pressing?"

"The Yongquan Acupoint, 'Yong' as in gushing, 'Quan' as in spring water, located in the hollow of the sole of the foot. From a health perspective, stimulating the Yongquan Acupoint can effectively regulate the functions of the human internal organs, improve peripheral circulation in the lower limbs, relieve cold and numb feet, and also improve sleep, regulating insomnia and excessive dreaming caused by staying up late or high stress."

"Wow~, you know quite a lot, kid~"

Jiang Yujun clasped her hands behind her head, quietly watching Gu Yunfan. She used to get distracted when looking at Gu Yunfan, always associating him with Big Gu. However, without realizing it, she no longer drifted off; Gu Yunfan was simply Gu Yunfan, unrelated to anyone else.

Hiss... Jiang Yujun's brows furrowed slightly. Acupoints like Taibai, Zhiyin, Taichong, Taixi, and Sanyinjiao were pressed by Gu Yunfan, making her feel incredibly comfortable.

Gu Yunfan's techniques varied greatly, smoothly switching according to different acupoints, including thumb pressing, knuckle scraping, toe kneading, heel rubbing, sole tapping, and so on.

Jiang Yujun was dazzled. She occasionally had foot massages, hiring the most renowned national physiotherapists in the industry, but in terms of both technique and effect, she clearly felt that Gu Yunfan was superior.

"baby~, did you learn all this by yourself when you were little?"

"Uh-huh~, how does Godmother feel?"

"Professional~, it couldn't be more comfortable. Your mother is lucky to have a son like you~"

"Then am I your good fortune?"

"Of course~, you are my darling baby, Godmother loves you to death~"

Ugh... so mushy... My birth mother never said such things when she was alive.

Your personalities are completely different... how did you become Best friends?

Gu Yunfan massaged upwards from the ankle. Godmother's calves were white, slender, and long, feeling completely different from Jiang Ruoxi, Murong Yan, Zhao Siqing, and Amiya. One word: Sexy!

"Hmm..."

When he massaged her thighs, Jiang Yujun's legs tilted slightly, and her expression became a little unnatural.

"Comrades~, I'm back~"

At this moment, Fifth Princess Zhao Siqing's voice came from the courtyard.

Jiang Yujun quickly pulled back her thighs as if she were a thief: "Alright, baby, you've been massaging for over half an hour, you must be tired, right? Rest, rest."

"Big Sister, where's Eighth Brother? Where's Our Mother?"

"Upstairs, Eighth Brother is massaging Our Mother."

"Massaging?"

Zhao Siqing's eyes darted around, and she shouted upstairs, "Eighth Brother, Big Sister is tired too. My back aches, my legs cramp, why don't you massage Big Sister too~"

"Massage you a hammer. I only massage Our Mother."

"Pfft––"

Jiang Yujun chuckled at the words, feeling the favoritism from Gu Yunfan.

"What did you say?? You little rascal, are you asking for a beating?"

Next, only the thumping sound of footsteps coming up the stairs grew closer.

Jiang Yujun subconsciously pulled up the quilt to cover herself.

Gu Yunfan glanced at her: "Godmother, what are you doing? It's just a massage, why are you being so sneaky?"

"Get out of here, I'm going to sleep. Help me turn off the light when you leave. You should go to bed early too. Tomorrow, you're not allowed to solve cases with your Fourth Sister again. You're coming to work with me."

"Alright~"

Gu Yunfan jumped off the bed, turned off the light, and went out, bumping into Zhao Siqing head-on.

Zhao Siqing raised her hand and twisted his ear, "What did you just say, you rascal? Massage me a hammer? Believe it or not, I'll beat you up!"

"Stop, stop, don't disturb Our Mother's sleep."

Gu Yunfan pushed Fifth Sister out, closed the bedroom door, activated his X-ray Vision to look downstairs, and seeing Big Sister and Jiang Ruoxi discussing aviation engines in the living room, he put his arm around Zhao Siqing's waist.

Zhao Siqing's eyelashes trembled, and she became nervous. Little rascal... daring to be intimate right in front of the She-devil's door... truly bold and lustful... "Come, come downstairs with me and massage me too, or I'll beat you to death!" Zhao Siqing finished speaking and kissed Gu Yunfan. Exciting~

"No massage, I said I only massage Our Mother~"

"You have to massage me whether you want to or not! It's not up to you!"

Zhao Siqing dragged Gu Yunfan downstairs. As they passed the living room, she greeted Big Sister and Seventh Sister: "Good night~, I'm taking Eighth Brother to massage me~"

"Big Sister, save me. Look at Fifth Sister, she doesn't look like a CCTV Host at all, she's clearly a Mountain Bandit."

"Ha~" Shen Yinuo smiled faintly, "I can't help you with this~. Oh, right, come to the school with me tomorrow to do experiments. We have some problems we can't solve and need your help."

"You'll have to tell Our Mother that. Our Mother told me to go to the company with her tomorrow."

"Drunk. If only you had the ability to create clones."

Shen Yinuo watched Gu Yunfan being dragged to the West Wing Room by Zhao Siqing. She had also vaguely noticed recently that Fifth Sister had an unusual affection for Gu Yunfan.

She had long been aware of the matter between Jiang Ruoxi and Gu Yunfan. As for the other sisters, she was not yet clear.

Zhao Siqing dragged Gu Yunfan into her bedroom, locked the door, and made sure the curtains were drawn. She immediately revealed her true nature, wrapping her arms around Gu Yunfan's neck, "I finally caught an opportunity~, it's been three days since we 'PK'd'. Do you miss me?"

"Look at how thirsty you are."

"Get lost!" Zhao Siqing raised her knee slightly.

Gu Yunfan 'ah-oh'd', bending slightly at the waist: "Can you be nicer to your little brother?"

"Shh... don't waste time... Fourth Sister will be back soon... hurry and massage Big Sister~"

"How about a 'mouth massage' first?"

"Sensible~"

Zhao Siqing lifted her dignified, 'national peace and prosperity' face.

Gu Yunfan leaned his face in... while simultaneously activating his X-ray Vision to observe the movements outside.

Zhao Siqing was worried that Fourth Sister would return, so after a quick half-hour 'meal', she made Gu Yunfanleave.

Coincidentally, when he left, he ran into Fourth Sistercoming out of the elevator.

"Yo~, Branch Head Ya is back~" Gu Yunfan strode forward to greet her.

A faint scent of perfume drifted with the wind into Amiya's nose.

Amiya observed her surroundings with the corner of her eye, softly humming, "You little pervert certainly aren't idle... Were you just being intimate with your Fifth Sister?"

Damn... she saw through it again... Anyway, Amiya knew about his affairs.

Gu Yunfan didn't hide anything either: "She forced me... you all like to force people..."

"Tsk... don't be too arrogant... Our Mother is still home..."

Amiya plucked a long strand of hair from Gu Yunfan's shoulder, "Be more careful next time... no... there won't be a next time... you're mine from now on... no more flirting with them..."

"They're the ones flirting with me... and you too..."

"Hey, are you asking for a beating, kid?"

Amiya pointed at him, "It's fine at home... I'll deal with you another day... go to sleep quickly..."

"You're a bit weak... I have a 'Ten Great Tonics Pill'... do you want some?"

"Scram!"

Amiya went straight back to the West Wing Room.

Chapter 86: The Sixth Princess Finishes Filming and Returns to the Capital, Competing with the Seventh Princess for Her Husband

The next day.

Gu Yunfan had breakfast with his Godmother, Eldest Sister, Fourth Sister, Fifth Sister, and Seventh Sister.

After a night's rest, Amiya's vitality had recovered, and she was in her usual state, though she felt a bit awkward facing her mother and family.

So this is what a secret relationship feels like... Not going to lie... it's quite thrilling... Amiya felt the joy that Zhao Siqing, Murong Yan, and Jiang Ruoxi experienced.

She wanted Gu Yunfan all to herself and wished her three younger Sisters would break off their relationships with him, but doing so was extremely difficult. There was no good solution for the moment, so she could only take it one step at a time.

Jiang Yujun recalled Gu Yunfan giving her a massage last night and also felt a bit awkward. Except for the Eldest Princess, everyone had their own little schemes.

During the meal, Shen Yinuo asked her mom to let Gu Yunfan go to school to do experiments today, but Jiang Yujun flatly refused.

After much persuasion, Jiang Yujun agreed to lend Gu Yunfan to her in the afternoon.

Zhao Siqing didn't get her fill of "fast food" last night and took the opportunity to fight for Gu Yunfan, claiming the New Years Eve gala was coming up and hoping Gu Yunfan would go to CCTV again to give her some advice.

Her request was rejected by Shen Yinuo again.

For the next three days, Gu Yunfan bounced back and forth amidst the competition between his Godmother and Sisters. His genes had been upgraded and strengthened, giving him abundant energy, and he quite enjoyed the process.

The afternoon of December 31st.

Sixth Sister Murong Yan finished filming in Location and returned to the capital. Without even having time to go home, she headed straight to the Tsinghua-Pekingcampus to find Gu Yunfan.

Gu Yunfan, Jiang Ruoxi, and other performers were rehearsing for tonight's New Years Eve gala program in the gymnasium.

"Oh my god! Isn't that the Big Star Murong Yan??"

"Where? Where?? Oh, I see her! It's her!"

"Ah!! My idol is here!! Let's go—"

A group of boys and girls waiting for rehearsal rushed toward the gymnasium entrance.

Gu Yunfan looked back and saw Murong Yan wearing a cream-colored slouchy beanie, a pale yellow knit set, and white tall boots. She was still as sweet and lovely as ever.

"Yo~, Campus Belle Jiang, look, your love rival is here~" Gu Yunfan teased softly.

"Pah... can't you be a bit more low-key..."

Jiang Ruoxi was terrified of being overheard by her classmates.

It's over... now that she's back... she's definitely going to compete with me for Gu Yunfan again... so annoying... Although her Godmother, Eldest Sister, Fourth Sister, and Fifth Sister also competed for Gu Yunfan every day, Jiang Ruoxi didn't mind. In her view, they were all doing it for work, but Murong Yan was different—she was clearly out to fight for her husband.

"Darling, let's go~, go meet your love rival~"

Gu Yunfan took Jiang Ruoxi to greet Murong Yan. Fans were surrounding her, asking for signatures and photos. As they approached, he greeted her, "Long time no see, Big Star. Welcome home~"

"It's been a while, dear family. Did you miss me?"

Murong Yan pushed through the crowd and threw her arms around both Gu Yunfan and Jiang Ruoxi. A sweet scent of perfume wafted over them as she lowered her voice and asked coquettishly, "You two haven't been having an affair behind my back, have you?"

"Cough, cough..."

Jiang Ruoxi choked, her heart suddenly racing.

Gu Yunfan replied calmly, "Asking this in public... do you want to trend on the hot search?"

"Ha~, are you two done with rehearsal? Want to go for a walk outside?"

"Don't go out. With your popularity, you'll be swamped as soon as you step outside. Let's head upstairs for a bit."

"Sure~"

Murong Yan let go of them and followed Gu Yunfan to the second floor of the gymnasium, with Jiang Ruoxiaccompanying them.

Once they were further away, Murong Yan looked at Jiang Ruoxi on the other side. "Classmate... how about you step away for a bit? I have some private words for my husband~"

"Hmph."

"What are you 'hmphing' about? Is it appropriate for a third wheel like you to follow us?"

"Hmph, hmph, hmph."

"Are you a pig? All you do is grunt."

"You're the pig! Murong Yan, don't go too far. I've tolerated you time and again, so please don't push your luck!"

"I'm going to push my luck~. Hit me then, hit me~"

"You..."

Seeing that they were about to start a fight, Gu Yunfanraised his hand to stop them. "Alright, alright. The students are watching us. Let's not make a joke of ourselves in front of outsiders."

The three of them went to a deserted corner on the third floor.

Murong Yan looked around and suddenly couldn't help but hug Gu Yunfan. "Husband, I missed you so much!!"

"You!" Jiang Ruoxi, seeing this blatant display right in front of her, immediately looked furious. "Murong Yan, are you crazy!"

"What's wrong? What does me hugging my husband have to do with you?"

Murong Yan pressed against Gu Yunfan's chest. On one hand, she really couldn't control herself, and on the other, she was taking the opportunity to test her sister's reaction.

"What do you mean, your husband? Don't be so delusional, okay? When did Gu Yunfan ever agree to be your husband?" Jiang Ruoxi's eyes shot daggers.

To consider her sister's feelings, Murong Yan didn't dare admit her relationship with Gu Yunfan. "He hasn't agreed to be my husband yet, but it's only a matter of time. Besides, he's not your boyfriend, so why are you so worked up?"

"I..."

Jiang Ruoxi really wanted to admit her relationship with Gu Yunfan, but she was afraid of hurting her sister. She also worried that this reckless, scatterbrained beauty would blow things out of proportion. If her mom found out, it would be game over.

Forget it... let her call him that if she wants... it's not the first time she's called him husband anyway... let her hug him... let her have her fun... we grew up together... we're the closest... whether it's good food or fun things... she always lets me have them first... Sigh... I don't want to fight with her... if it were anything else... I would have given it to her... Compared to before she went to Location, Jiang Ruoxi's mindset had gradually changed. This change came from two levels.

Murong Yan contacted Gu Yunfan every day, calling him husband constantly. At first, she was definitely jealous and angry, but after hearing it so much, she had slowly become numb to it.

As for Gu Yunfan, he kept revealing shocking new skills. The massive gap made her feel like she wasn't good enough for him.

These two factors allowed her to ignore Murong Yan's outrageous behavior.

Seeing that her reaction wasn't too extreme, Murong Yanbreathed a sigh of relief. She then hooked her arm around Gu Yunfan's neck to test further. "Husband, let me see if you've changed~"

"That's enough!" Jiang Ruoxi could accept it, but not without limits. If she didn't stop her, she was afraid Murong Yan would kiss him.

Gu Yunfan gave Murong Yan a look, hinting for her not to be too arrogant. Murong Yan blinked, stuck out her pink little tongue, and let go of Gu Yunfan.

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This feels great... being all lovey-dovey with her sweetheart right in front of her sister.

Murong Yan felt a wave of satisfaction in her heart.

Gu Yunfan was also quite excited. The three of them chatted upstairs for a while. As dusk fell, their Godmothercalled via video; she was on her way to Tsinghua-Peking. She had been invited to the New Years Eve gala as a partner and distinguished alumna of the school.

points have exceeded a thousand again~

Gu Yunfan thought about unlocking another thousand-point treasure chest.

As they went downstairs, he also took the opportunity to test his two girlfriends. With one arm around Jiang Ruoxiand the other around Murong Yan, both of them were momentarily stunned, but neither resisted.

Hmm?

If you two can both accept each other... how about we lay our cards on the table?

Should the three of us just make it official?

Chapter 87: Qingbei New Years Eve gala, GodmotherPresident Invited to Attend

Downstairs, Gu Yunfan went to the restroom to relieve himself and unlock the treasure chest along the way.

thousand-point treasure chest, open!

[Congratulations to the host for obtaining "Master-level National Musical Instrument Performance Skill"!]

[This skill covers all national musical instruments such as the flute, xiao, Guzheng, Pipa, Erhu, Suona, and more!]

[Skill transmission in progress...]

National musical instruments?

What for? Do they want me to perform tonight?

Why wasn't this rewarded earlier? My program has already been set; I'm going to sing.

Shua—

Knowledge and skills regarding music theory, scores, fingering, techniques, breath control, performance power, and emotional expression for national musical instruments quickly flooded into Gu Yunfan's mind.

Such an awesome skill; wouldn't it be a waste not to use it?

Should I change the program last minute?

Actually, there's no need... wouldn't it be better to play while singing?

Yeah, let's do that. I'll show off a bit tonight to let Godmother, Eldest Sister, Sixth Sister, and Seventh Sister see what I can do~

Gu Yunfan sent a message to the gala organizer, requesting several instruments.

Stepping out, he saw Murong Yan and Jiang Ruoxibickering: "You dead Green Tea, stay away from my husband in the future. I won't give my husband up to you."

"You're the Green Tea! You're also a dead 'jiazi'. Can't you speak without that fake voice?"

"Hey, look at my temper!"

Just as Murong Yan rolled up her sleeves to start a fight, she was stopped by Gu Yunfan.

"Alright, alright. In the time it took me to go to the restroom, you two are at it again. Our Mother is arriving soon, so settle down."

"Humph! For my husband's sake, I won't lower myself to your level!"

Murong Yan raised her pink fist in a show of force before Jiang Ruoxi.

"Tch~" Jiang Ruoxi rolled her eyes.

As the three left the gymnasium, Jiang Yujun's motorcade happened to arrive.

Murong Yan went forward with a smile to greet her: "Long time no see, Great Beauty Jiang... Oh my~ you're dressed so grandly~"

The Bodyguard opened the rear door of the Phantom. Jiang Yujun stepped onto the stone tiles in black high heels, wearing a wine-red cashmere coat over a black low-cut base shirt. A red pigeon-egg ruby hung from her swan-like neck, and she wore a black beret and carried a black bag, exuding the noble aura of a wealthy family.

"Tsk tsk tsk~ I really envy the queenly aura on President Jiang. So domineering~" Murong Yan's deer-like eyes sparkled with little stars.

Jiang Yujun's red lips curled: "Flatterer~ You ran straight to Qingbei the moment you got off the plane without even going home. Do you still have me in your eyes?"

"Oh~ I thought you were coming to Qingbei for the gala anyway, so I didn't want to bother running back and forth~"

Murong Yan hugged Jiang Yujun, who was half a head taller than her. "Mom, you're so beautiful~ If I were a man, I definitely wouldn't be able to resist your temptation~"

"Idiot~" Jiang Yujun said softly, "You came to Qingbei as soon as you returned to the capital... Don't think I don't know your little schemes... I'm warning you again... don't set your sights on your Eighth Brother... there's no chance for you two... don't hold onto any hope..."

No chance?

Sorry~

I've already slept with your Godson~

We've been dating for a long time~

Hee hee hee... Murong Yan replied sweetly, "Okay, okay... I know... I already promised you... I only treat him as a brother... don't be so sensitive, okay..."

"Holy crap! Isn't that the President of Jiang Group, Jiang Yujun!!"

"I see her too! Is the beauty hugging her the Big StarMurong Yan?"

"It's her, it's her! You can tell just by her profile!"

"Whoa! Haven't seen asias number one goddess and the Top Sweetheart of Domestic Entertainment in a long time! Let's go ask the goddess for a photo!"

It was currently the time school let out in the afternoon. Although it was getting dark, the students still recognized Jiang Yujun and Murong Yan, rushing over excitedly to take photos, videos, and ask for group pictures.

Gu Yunfan took the mother and daughters to the restaurant for dinner, calling Eldest Sister on the way.

Qingbei has over a dozen restaurants. Many students went out of their way to gather at this restaurant just to see the stars, making it incredibly crowded.

"Sigh, I don't envy the mandarin ducks or the immortals, I only envy Brother Fan every day. If I could have a meal with any of the Jiang Family women, I'd wake up laughing from my dreams. Brother Fan is doing great, eating with all four of them at once!"

"Look, look! President Jiang is actually feeding Brother Fan!"

"Damn! This is so heartbreaking!"

"Fuck! Brother Fan is also feeding President Jiang. What is this guy doing! So shameless!"

"God damn it, the food on my tray suddenly doesn't taste good anymore. Don't stop me, I'm going to smash this tray!"

Halfway through, the Principal, Vice Principal, and other leaders arrived to dine with Jiang Yujun. They were talking and laughing with Gu Yunfan, making the students even more envious of him.

After dinner.

Gu Yunfan and Jiang Ruoxi went to the gymnasium's styling room to get ready. Murong Yan went with them, while Shen Yinuo and the school leaders took Jiang Yujunto the Aviation Engine Laboratory to check on the project's progress.

6:30 PM.

The Qingbei University New Year's Gala kicked off.

As a famous alumna and research partner entrepreneur of Qingbei, Jiang Yujun was seated in the center of the first row. To her left sat the Principal, Executive Vice Principal, and other leaders, while to her right sat other famous alumni and guests from politics and business.

Shen Yinuo and Murong Yan sat in the second row behind their mother. Two empty seats were reserved for Gu Yunfan and Jiang Ruoxi.

"Respected leaders, teachers, and dear students, good evening everyone—"

Clap clap clap clap... Applause rang through the gymnasium.

"As the old year ends and the fireworks bloom, tonight, the starlight lights up the sky of Qingbei, and songs play the final chapter of the year. With excitement in our hearts, we gather on this fertile land of talent to welcome a brand new year together~"

"Tonight, the melodious songs will travel through time, the vitality of the dance will ignite the winter night, the humor of the cross-talk will spread laughter, and various performances will compete in beauty. Let us step away from the books on our desks, put down the busy work at hand, and share a New Year's Eve feast belonging to the people of Qingbei on this brilliant stage~"

"I now declare the Qingbei University New Year's Eve Gala officially started. First, let us welcome Principal Zhou to the stage to deliver a speech with warm applause—"

The two hosts gestured toward the stage.

Applause rang out again.

Principal Zhou stepped onto the stage and took the microphone. He first gave an opening speech, introduced the main guests, and sent New Year's wishes. Then he reviewed the achievements of the year, such as research results, academician selections, academic construction, sports competitions, school-enterprise cooperation projects, and so on.

Finally, he singled out Student Gu Yunfan for praise.

"Student Gu Yunfan is a freshman in our School of Aeronautics and Astronautics. Having been enrolled for only four months, he miraculously designed an advanced aviation engine for large aircraft."

"With the strong support of President Jiang, Jiang Groupinvested 1 billion for experiments. The project is currently progressing intensely."

"Qingbei's motto is:'Self-discipline and Social Commitment.' We encourage students to strive for self-improvement, be brave in innovation, and pursue excellence. Student Gu Yunfan's spirit is worth learning from. Everyone, please give him a round of applause."

Clap clap clap clap... Phew~

The experiment hasn't even succeeded yet, why praise me? How embarrassing~

Gu Yunfan, standing at the stage entrance, gave a wry smile. He would be the first to perform on stage, with Jiang Ruoxi standing next to him, coming out second.

Chapter 88: So Hype! Accidentally Letting Him Pull Off an Epic Flex!!

"Male God~, here, your flute~"

As the President left the stage, a girl handed a bamboo flute to Gu Yunfan at the stage entrance.

Jiang Ruoxi was slightly stunned. "Huh? You're playing the flute? Aren't you singing?"

"Can't I play and sing at the same time?"

"No... you know how to play the flute?"

"Is it that surprising? Isn't playing the flute as simple as having a mouth?"

"Hmph, why didn't you play it during rehearsal?"

"I didn't dare show my talent too easily, for fear of making you fall head over heels for me~"

"Crazy..."

Jiang Ruoxi glanced back slightly at the other performers, afraid of being overheard by their classmates.

"The first performer is Student Gu Yunfan from Freshman Class 1 of the Aerospace Engineering major in the Aviation Academy. He will be performing the song 'Wan Jiang'. Please welcome him with a round of applause—"

The host exited, and applause surged like a tide.

The bright stage gradually dimmed. In the darkness, staff members quickly brought on instruments like the pipa, guzheng, and erhu.

Hmm?

Jiang Yujun looked surprised. Sitting in the middle of the first row, she could vaguely see the staff moving instruments onto the stage. Could there be a live accompaniment?

In her daze, she heard the melodious sound of a flute.

Wow—

The entire audience was refreshed!

Immediately after, a golden beam of light shot toward the stage entrance, following Gu Yunfan as he slowly moved.

"Huh?? Eighth Brother?? He knows how to play the flute??"

Murong Yan held up her phone, exclaiming in surprise, "When did he learn that? How did I not know??"

Shen Yinuo, beside her, also looked surprised. "We've never seen him learn the flute..."

The students behind them craned their necks and whispered.

"Holy crap, this guy plays the flute pretty well."

"So stylish, he's the embodiment of a refined young gentleman!"

"When we rehearsed this afternoon... he didn't play the flute... this guy was hiding a trick up his sleeve..."

On stage, Gu Yunfan played a prelude to warm up the crowd. As the accompaniment for 'Wan Jiang' began, Gu Yunfan started to sing: "The red sun rises in the East~ its great path is filled with the glow of dawn..."

Whoosh—

The whole place immediately broke into a commotion!

Among the teachers and students present, only a small portion had heard Gu Yunfan sing at Jiang Yujun's Recognition Ceremony; most were hearing his voice for the first time.

"Oh my god! Is Gu Yunfan's singing this professional?? I'm floored from the very first note!!"

"He actually knows how to do Opera Vocals! And his voice is ethereal and pure, it sounds even better than the original!"

"Incredible, no wonder Class 1 was saying he's a God of Songs!"

"I saw the video leaked from Class 1 before. He sang two songs at the Recognition Ceremony, one seemed to be 'The Light That Falls Into Life', and the other was 'love is you and me'. Tonight's song is even better—grand, majestic, and full of positive energy!"

The students' exclamations drifted into Jiang Yujun's ears.

Although Jiang Yujun often had Gu Yunfan sing for her, she was still stunned at this moment. What amazed her even more was that Gu Yunfan actually knew how to play the flute.

However, the surprises were yet to come... Gu Yunfanslowly walked to the center of the stage, sat on a small stool, and casually picked up a pipa, holding it vertically in his arms. After finishing the lyric "The faith that won't die for a thousand years," his fingertips lightly brushed the strings. The faint vibrato was like icicles falling from the eaves, shattering on the ground with a "zheng," making the audience's hearts tighten.

"A pipa?? Eighth Brother is playing the pipa now??" Murong Yan was shocked again.

Shen Yinuo narrowed her eyes slightly, seriously appreciating Gu Yunfan's performance. Each of the seven sisters had her own strengths, and her specialty was traditional instruments, especially the pipa and guzheng. At the Recognition Ceremony, she and the Second Younger Sister had performed a zither and flute ensemble of 'The Smiling, Proud Wanderer', which naturally stunned the audience.

Her level was professional, but comparing herself to Gu Yunfan now, she clearly felt a gap.

Oh my goodness... Eighth Brother is actually skilled with instruments... and his level is extremely high... far above mine... just speaking of the pipa... he's definitely not inferior to the Dragon Nation's pipa master, Fang Jinlong... "Writing of the heavens~ only writing a corner~ the sun and moon are long..."

Gu Yunfan sang while playing the pipa, his gaze meeting that of his Godmother in the center of the first row. Jiang Yujun was holding her phone to record, her expression looking as if her soul had been snatched away.

Clearly, her Godson had shocked her once again.

Since he was going to flex, he might as well go big. Gu Yunfan switched instruments according to the emotions of the lyrics. When he sang "Sighing at the rise and fall~ every flower and tree~ sorrow and joy through the ages~", he started playing the erhu.

The whole venue erupted—

"Holy shit! Flute, pipa, erhu—this guy knows so much!!"

"Not only does he sing well! His instrumental skills are top-notch too!!"

"Exactly! I started learning the erhu at age five, and I know exactly how high his erhu level is. I can responsibly tell you, his level is top-tier!"

"Wait!! The guy switched instruments again! He's going to hit the big drum!!"

On the stage, the lights shifted, shining on a large red drum. Gu Yunfan brandished the drumsticks, beating the drum with a "dong dong dong" while singing loudly: "Only Huaxia~ shows its sharp edge~ the road is in full bloom..."

It's getting hype, getting hype, getting hype—

The audience couldn't help but sing along: "The red sun rises in the East~ its great path is filled with the glow of dawn..."

The singing quickly swept through the venue, becoming more and more majestic, giving Jiang Ruoxi goosebumps.

Oh my... Gu Yunfan actually masters so many instruments... he's too amazing... just how many more skills is this guy hiding... Jiang Ruoxi was most proficient in the piano, but she was also good at traditional instruments and could tell the level of skill. Gu Yunfanhad shocked her yet again.

She already felt she wasn't good enough for Gu Yunfan, and now she felt even more inferior. Thinking back on the days and nights with Gu Yunfan, she actually felt a sense of guilt, as if she were wasting a precious treasure.

It wasn't over yet. Gu Yunfan then switched to the xiao and guzheng, and finally, he raised a suona, blowing the roof off the place!

Tens of thousands of teachers and students sang in unison: "How fortunate I am to be born in your embrace~ carrying the same bloodline~ sharing hardships~ sharing blessings~ standing tall with our backs straight..."

Jiang Yujun and her three daughters were completely dumbfounded!

The singing gradually stopped, and the high-pitched resonance of the suona lingered in the massive gymnasium. The stage lights dimmed, and Gu Yunfanquietly exited.

"Badass!! That was so hype!!!"

"What a talent!! Flute, xiao, pipa, guzheng, erhu, big drum, suona—this guy played seven instruments in total!!"

"He accidentally pulled off an epic flex!!"

"This flex was great! If I had that talent, I'd show off even more than him! I'd freaking stand on the roof of the gym and blow the suona!!"

"Ten years for the flute, a hundred for the xiao, a thousand for the pipa, and ten thousand for the guzheng; a lifetime for the erhu, but once the suona sounds, it's the end of the show. It's not easy to master any of these instruments, and yet he knows them all! Tell me, are you impressed or not?!"

"Impressed! I'm utterly impressed! The Male God started with a winning hand. How are the other performers supposed to follow that?!"

"I declare! This is the most stunning performance since I started at Tsingbei!"

"For the first time, I've felt the charm of traditional instruments. I'm 20 now, is it too late to start learning?"

"No wonder asias richest woman wanted to take him as her Godson. This guy is not only skilled in both literature and martial arts, but he's also multi-talented. A true chosen one, holy crap!"

"Don't stop me!! I'm going to sleep with him!!"

"Huh?? Round face and a full beard—buddy, are you from Rongcheng?"

Chapter 89: How Could You Share Your Boyfriend with Someone Else?

"What are you dazed for? Wake up, it's almost your turn to go on stage."

Gu Yunfan stepped off the stage and waved at the stunned Jiang Ruoxi.

The performers lined up behind Jiang Ruoxi broke into a collective round of applause.

"That was fucking insane!!!"

"A god-like man!!!"

"Brother! You're purely here to show us all up. Playing like that makes the rest of us look completely useless!"

"Exactly! I wasn't nervous at first, but after seeing Young Master Gu's performance, I'm too scared to even go on!"

Gu Yunfan gave a faint smile: "You guys flatter me. I was just helping you warm up the crowd~"

The host's announcement came from the stage; Jiang Ruoxi was the second to perform, also playing the piano.

Gu Yunfan waited for her at the entrance. Jiang Ruoxiperformed a rendition of 'Moonlight Sonata.' As always, her foundation was solid and her stage presence was steady.

She had a reason for choosing this piece.

The piece is divided into three movements. The first movement has a slow tempo and a gentle melody, like moonlight spilling over a lake; the atmosphere is cold and detached, with a faint sorrow hidden within the notes.

The second movement has a light and bright melody, like a ray of sunshine piercing through dark clouds, conveying a longing for beautiful things.

The third movement is the climax of the entire piece. Rapid notes fall like a sudden downpour, and dense chords carry a thunderous power. The melody ebbs and flows, filled with emotions of struggle and confrontation.

This piece perfectly matched the changes in Jiang Ruoxi's feelings for Gu Yunfan—from the initial hesitation of a secret crush, to the sweetness of being in love, and then to the resentment of Sixth Sister trying to steal him away.

However, while playing the third movement, her emotions weren't as turbulent as the original piece; instead, they leaned toward softness. The theme of the original third movement is struggle and battle, but the feeling she projected was more like a calm acceptance after venting.

Gu Yunfan's brilliant performance just now had caused her mindset to shift further. She no longer had the strength to fight with Sixth Sister. It wasn't that she didn't want to or didn't dare to, but rather that she couldn't bring herself to, because Gu Yunfan was terrifyingly strong. If she were to monopolize him, it would give her a deep sense of guilt.

Clap clap clap clap clap... The applause was like thunder, but compared to Gu Yunfan's, it was clearly a few notches weaker, and the gasps of awe were even further apart. It wasn't that her performance was bad, but simply that Gu Yunfan had been too stunning.

"Great playing, Great Pianist Jiang~"

Gu Yunfan clapped in praise, and the other performers cheered along.

Jiang Ruoxi gave a cold, faint smile: "Thank you."

The two of them quietly slipped into the second row.

Murong Yan quickly shifted to the right, letting Gu Yunfansit between her and Eldest Sister, while pulling Jiang Ruoxi to her own right side to intentionally separate the two.

"Old Eight!! You actually know how to play so many instruments!! You've hidden it way too deep!!"

Murong Yan excitedly grabbed Gu Yunfan's hand. She had said the line "hidden it too deep" many times before and didn't want to repeat herself, but she couldn't help it.

Gu Yunfan lowered his voice: "Shhh... low profile, low profile... there are still other acts performing on stage..."

Jiang Yujun, sitting in the front row, glanced back at him. Her eyes were full of unbelievable shock. If it weren't for the seats between them, she would have grabbed Gu Yunfan and kissed him several times.

Principal Zhou also looked back, giving a respectful thumbs up and saying only three words: "An all-around genius!"

Because Gu Yunfan had set the bar so high at the start, the subsequent acts felt dull and tasteless. A hot jazz dance that was clearly explosive received only a lukewarm reaction, and a stand-up routine full of jokes was met with silence, making the performers feel very awkward.

Murong Yan had absolutely no interest in watching the show. Once her excitement had calmed slightly, she leaned close to Gu Yunfan's ear and whispered flirtatiously, "Hubby, I love you to death... what should I do, I want to kiss you..."

"Don't be wild... calm down..."

"Ha~" Murong Yan turned her Head and leaned close to Jiang Ruoxi's ear to gloat: "Dear... were you shocked by my husband's talent? Isn't my husband amazing?"

"Pah..."

"Good sister... seriously... I don't want to keep fighting with you... it feels so awkward... so... just give Gu Yunfanto me, okay? Let's still be good sisters, alright?"

"Being good sisters is fine... giving Gu Yunfan to you is not..."

"You!"

Murong Yan's mindset had also undergone a significant change compared to before.

She shared the same feeling as Jiang Ruoxi; she felt Gu Yunfan's strength was too great and that she didn't have the ability to monopolize him. A top-tier all-around genius like him could perhaps only be handled by an empress like Jiang Yujun. But... Jiang Yujun was his Godmother... it was impossible between them... Thinking it over, a way to have the best of both worlds suddenly flashed through Murong Yan's little Head. 'What if Xi Xi and I...' Stop!

Cut it out!

What are you thinking?

How could you share your boyfriend with someone else?

Murong Yan, are you sick??

She was startled by her own flash of an absurd idea.

Murong Yan and Jiang Ruoxi weren't the only ones whose mindsets were changing.

Shen Yinuo was quietly appreciating the show, but her mind was replaying Gu Yunfan's performance. Playing the flute, the pipa, the erhu, the drums, the xiao, the guzheng, and the suona—every frame flashed before her eyes like a movie.

Folk instruments were her greatest hobby. If she weren't an aerospace teacher and didn't do scientific research, she might have pursued the path of a folk music artist.

She considered her own folk music level to be professional, and her family and those around her thought so too, but compared to Gu Yunfan, she had been crushed to pieces.

Unknowingly, Gu Yunfan began to enter her heart.

The New Year's Eve gala continued until midnight. As the New Year's bells began to toll, the entire audience counted down: "10, 9, 8... 3, 2, 1!"

"Whoo! Happy New Year—"

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Confetti cannons fired, streamers drifted down, and colorful balloons floated upward as the teachers and students began to leave the venue in an orderly fashion.

Principal Zhou stood up, feeling somewhat dazed. "Thank you again, President Jiang, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to attend our school's New Year's Eve gala. Classmate Yunfan's performance shocked the whole crowd. You've truly gained a wonderful son!"

Jiang Yujun smiled faintly, her enchanting fox-like eyes moving toward Gu Yunfan in the second row. "I also think I've gained a wonderful son. He always manages to bring unexpected surprises."

"Unexpected? Do you mean, President Jiang, that you didn't know he could play so many instruments?"

"It's the first time I've heard it~"

"Whoa! Talk about a hidden talent."

Principal Zhou looked at Gu Yunfan. "Classmate Yunfan, you're so multi-talented. Why not run for the new Headof the Art Department? Or even run for President of the Student Union?"

"No, no, thank you for the recognition and for thinking so highly of me, but I'm usually quite busy and don't have the time to take on such a responsibility."

"Well, a genius, a once-in-a-century genius. As principal, I am deeply honored."

Principal Zhou and other school leaders accompanied Jiang Yujun's group as they left, being swarmed by screaming students along the way.

"Ah!! Gu Yunfan, I love you!!!"

"Gu Yunfan, I want to have your babies—"

"Mom! Will you take me as your daughter-in-law?!"

Hearing the girls screaming about wanting to be her daughter-in-law, Jiang Yujun felt as if she'd bitten into an unripe green apple; her heart felt a bit tart.

Meanwhile, Murong Yan and Jiang Ruoxi felt a surge of secret satisfaction.

'Want to be the Jiang Family's daughter-in-law?'

'Keep dreaming~'

'This kid has been mine for a long time, okay?'