Chapter 120: Ancestor Worship on New Year's Eve, Spreading Branches and Leaves? Passing on the Torch? Glorifying the Ancestors?
The next day.
The twenty-ninth day of the twelfth lunar month, New Year's Eve.
According to northern Spring Festival customs, on New Year's Eve, one must first visit the graves to worship ancestors, then put up Spring Festival couplets and prepare the New Year's Eve dinner.
Early in the morning, Jiang Yujun, accompanied by Gu Yunfan and her Seven Daughters, drove to Babaoshan Cemetery.
Babaoshan Cemetery is divided into the Revolutionary Cemetery and the People's Cemetery. The former is where many revolutionary pioneers, founding fathers, outstanding scientists, and patriotic celebrities rest, while the latter is reserved for the wealthy and influential.
Jiang Yujun's grandfather was a founding general of the Dragon Nation, and her great-grandfather was a high-ranking official in the Republic of China government. The Jiang Family ancestral graves are also located in Babaoshan, but they form an independent cluster.
Wow—
What a large family cemetery, located halfway up the mountain. It's estimated to cover about 3 mu of land. Truly a prestigious family.
Gu Yunfan marveled silently as he followed his Godmother.
"Mom and Dad, Grandpa and Grandma, ancestors of the Jiang Family, Happy New Year. I've brought the children to see you~"
Jiang Yujun placed flowers one by one before the tombstones of her ancestors. Gu Yunfan and the Seven Daughters followed suit, also laying out offerings such as cigarettes, alcohol, tea, food, and fruit platters.
"This Spring Festival, I've brought a new person to meet you all."
Jiang Yujun brought Gu Yunfan forward and introduced him: "This is Gu Yunfan, my Godson. He's from Island City. His parents were my university classmates and unfortunately passed away unexpectedly this summer."
"This kid is a super all-rounder genius. This year, he scored 745 points to get into Qingbei University, becoming the Top Scholar in Science for Qilu Region. He is exceptionally gifted, proficient in both academics and martial arts, and multi-talented. Recently, he even saved Zi Xia with his miraculous medical skills. I'm sure you've all seen it from above."
"Yunfan's arrival has brought us much joy, surprise, and emotion. I've always felt that you sent him to our Jiang Family to help and protect us."
"Mom and Dad, Grandpa and Grandma, ancestors, thank you for your blessings. My children and I toast to you all~"
Jiang Yujun raised her wine glass. Gu Yunfan and the Seven Daughters simultaneously raised their glasses and drank them dry.
"Yunfan, come, say hello to the Jiang Family ancestors." Jiang Yujun smiled faintly.
Gu Yunfan solemnly said, "Happy New Year, Grandpa and Grandma and ancestors. I am very fortunate to become a part of the Jiang Family. My Godmother treats me as her own and dotes on me in every way. My Sisters also show me great care. I will repay every drop of kindness with a gushing spring. Rest assured, I will definitely take good care of my Godmother and Sisters, and do my utmost to help the Jiang Group grow stronger, assist the Jiang Family in spreading its branches and leaves, passing on the torch, glorifying the ancestors, and prospering for generations..."
Pfft—
Murong Yan and Zhao Siqing behind them couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing. Shen Yinuo, An Lingran, Wei Zixia, Amiya, and Jiang Ruoxi also couldn't help but smile.
"What are you laughing at?" Jiang Yujun turned around and scanned them. "Your Eighth Brother is talking to the elders, be serious."
Murong Yan covered her pink lips, her face red from holding back laughter.
Spreading branches and leaves? Passing on the torch? Glorifying the ancestors? Who are you spreading leaves with? Who are you passing the torch to? Me? And Xi Xi? You're only eighteen, yet you're thinking so far ahead, hahaha... The Jiang Family ancestors are watching you from above. Aren't you afraid they'll take you away for being so absurd?
"Finally, I pray that the ancestors will protect the descendants for a smooth, safe, healthy, and harmonious New Year~"
After Gu Yunfan finished speaking, Jiang Yujun nodded with relief. Hearing Gu Yunfan say he would spread branches and leaves for the Jiang Family, she felt an indescribable strangeness in her heart.
Looking at her parents' photos, she felt a little ashamed.
Over forty, still unmarried, and none of her eight children are biological. Is the bloodline of my parents' branch of the Jiang Family going to end with me?
Next, starting with the Eldest Princess, the Seven Sisterssuccessively greeted the ancestors. During this time, Jiang Yujun's uncles and their families came to worship the ancestors.
Seeing that her Older Female Cousins all had biological children, Jiang Yujun suddenly felt a pang of envy.
They returned home by midday.
Gu Yunfan and the Seven Sisters put up couplets and hung lanterns together. The couplets were written by the Eldest Sister last night; she is skilled in calligraphy, and every year's couplets are from her hand.
After lunch, Zhao Siqing rushed to her unit; she was hosting the Spring Festival Gala tonight.
She had long invited the family to watch the Spring Festival Gala live at the CCTV studio, but after Jiang Yujun consulted with her Godson and other daughters, they unanimously decided to spend New Year's Eve at home.
Jiang Yujun had taken her daughters to a few galas before, which was a bit tiring, and the galas in recent years had been declining. Gu Yunfan also had no interest. With the changing times and diversified entertainment, the Spring Festival Gala no longer held much appeal; it was just background noise during the New Year's Eve dinner, for the lively atmosphere.
Throughout the afternoon, Gu Yunfan was busy preparing the New Year's Eve dinner. Except for Zhao Siqing who was at work, the whole family pitched in, washing and chopping vegetables, frying meatballs, making dumplings... with laughter and joy, they were happily busy.
Crackling, popping, banging... As dusk fell, accompanied by the sound of electronic firecrackers, Murong Yan stood in the courtyard and shouted, "New Year's Eve dinner is served!"
The family gathered around the large round dining table in the restaurant. Many servants, security, and logistics staff were on holiday, while those on duty ate their New Year's Eve dinner in other courtyards.
"I'll say a few words first~" Jiang Yujun, wearing the red velvet hip-hugging dress Gu Yunfan gave her, looked festive and elegant. "This Spring Festival is special because our family has welcomed a new member. This is Yunfan's first Spring Festival with us, everyone, please give a round of applause~"
Clap, clap, clap, clap, clap... The Six Sisters applauded happily.
"Thank you, family~" Gu Yunfan got up and opened the wine cabinet. Eight gift boxes were displayed inside. He first took one out and handed it to Jiang Yujun, "Godmother, this is a New Year's gift I brought you from Island City."
"Oh? You even prepared a gift? What is it?"
"You'll know once you open it."
"Then I won't be polite~"
Jiang Yujun curiously opened the gift box. Her captivating fox eyes suddenly lit up as a "heart-shaped" sapphire necklace sparkled under the light.
"My goodness! Such a huge sapphire!" Murong Yan's eyes widened. "It's the same style as the Heart of the Oceannecklace from 'Titanic'! It's so beautiful!"
Amiya concentrated and asked, "Is it a real gem?"
"How much does this cost?" Wei Zixia and Amiya usually don't wear jewelry and aren't knowledgeable about it.
Shen Yinuo, An Lingran, and Jiang Ruoxi also don't pay much attention to luxury goods, but this item clearly looked very expensive.
"Let me see!" Murong Yan, being knowledgeable, excitedly leaned next to her mother and picked up the sapphire necklace, holding it up to the light. "It's real! At least thirty to forty million!"
Wei Zixia, Amiya, and the other Sisters were all startled.
"How much?? Thirty... thirty to forty million??"
"Where did Eighth Brother get so much money?? Our Mother just gave him a hundred million yesterday, where would he have money in Island City??"
"Oh, oh! I remember now, after the Recognition Ceremony, Our Mother gave him twenty million, and he also received a twenty million bonus for helping Fourth Sister solve a case!"
Jiang Yujun stared at the Heart of the Ocean, her nose suddenly tingling.
Of course, she could also see the value of this necklace. At the Recognition Ceremony, Gu Yunfan spent all his 6 million savings to give her a set of Imperial Green Jade Bracelets. This time, he was again giving without reservation.
"Godmother, I'll help you put it on~"
Gu Yunfan took the Heart of the Ocean from Murong Yan's hand and fastened it around his Godmother's swan-like neck.
Murong Yan looked on eagerly, "I want one too... Eighth Brother, did you prepare a gift for me...?"
No sooner had she spoken than Jiang Yujun suddenly cupped Gu Yunfan's face and kissed him repeatedly, recreating the classic line: "Godmother loves you to death—"
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Eww~~~
So cheesy~~~
The Sisters all got goosebumps watching.
Chapter 121: Wishing Godmother to marry soon, have a son early, and have twins in one birth!
"Eighth Brother~, you only prepared a gift for Our Mother? Do we have any?" Shen Yinuo teased.
Amiya pointed to the wine cabinet, "There are seven more gift boxes inside, they must be for us seven Sisters~"
"Oh?? Really??" Murong Yan hurriedly ran to take out the gift boxes, "It really is! Every gift box has a name on it, haha~"
"Look at how fast you are." Gu Yunfan gave the gifts to the Sisters one by one, leaving Fifth Sister's share for later.
The six Sisters couldn't wait and opened them on the spot.
Shen Yinuo: "Wow~, such exquisite Four Treasures of the Study!"
An Lingran: "Heavens... 'Encyclopedia of Traditional Chinese Medicine'... did you write this by hand?"
Wei Zixia: "Holy cow! 'Jeet Kune Do Secret Manual', it's also handwritten!"
Amiya: "Mine is also a Jeet Kune Do Secret Manual!"
Murong Yan: "Wahaha! Conch Pearl earrings! This texture is clearly natural! Conch Pearls cannot be artificially cultivated, and the yield is scarce, only one per about 50,000! I guess you have a conscience, kid!"
Jiang Ruoxi: "My gift is an easel inlaid with shells, it's so beautiful, hehe..."
Gu Yunfan gave different gifts based on everyone's preferences and needs. All six Sisters were very happy, but the happiest one was Jiang Yujun, because she felt Gu Yunfan's heavy favoritism towards her.
"Alright, it's time for me to give out the New Year's Money~"
Jiang Yujun took out eight Red Envelopes, "Let's start with Gu Yunfan, you have to say something auspicious~"
"Got it, I wish Godmother to marry soon, have a son early, and have twins in one birth!"
"Get out of here!" Jiang Yujun's smile vanished instantly, and she tapped Gu Yunfan's head with a Red Envelope.
Hahahaha... the Sisters laughed loudly.
"I wish Great Beauty Jiang to stay eighteen forever, as beautiful as a flower~"
"I wish President Jiang to lead the Jiang Group out of Asia and to the world!"
"Good lord! This year's New Year's Money is ten million! Twice as much as previous years! Mom is generous!"
...The six princesses took turns sending blessings and received large Red Envelopes.
Ten million?
Isn't it one hundred million?
Gu Yunfan thought he had misread it just now, so he took out the check to take another look.
Murong Yan happened to lean over to peek, her eyes freezing: "Holy crap! Why do you have one hundred million?? It's ten times ours!!"
"Ah?" Amiya looked up, her gaze shifting to her mom, shaking her head and clicking her tongue: "Tsk tsk, no wonder Sixth Sister says you're biased every day. This difference is too big. You just gave 100 million yesterday, and another 100 million today. Can you consider our feelings?"
Wei Zixia echoed: "Once Eighth Brother arrived, we've all fallen out of favor~"
Shen Yinuo, An Lingran, and Jiang Ruoxi smiled without saying a word.
Jiang Yujun explained: "Your Eighth Brother often cooks delicious food, saved Yaya and Zi Xia, helped Shen Yinuobreak through the aviation engine problem, and developed new business for The Group. He has contributed the most to our family. Shouldn't his New Year's Money be a bit more? You being able to get ten million in New Year's Money is all thanks to Gu Yunfan, and you still have the nerve to argue?"
Murong Yan stuck out her tongue and made a face. In fact, no one really cared; Wei Zixia and Amiya were just joking.
Jiang Yujun added: "By the way, I forgot to tell you, after the New Year, The Group will have a new project. Gu Yunfan is going to research and develop artificial intelligence robots~"
"What what?? artificial intelligence robots??"
"Eighth Brother understands this too?? He must be bragging, right?!"
The Sisters were full of shock, unable to believe it.
"Whether it's bragging or not, we'll see~" Jiang Yujun was full of confidence in her Godson, lifting her red wine glass and swirling it slightly: "Come on children, let's have a toast~"
"No... does he really understand artificial intelligence robots??"
"Self-taught when he was a kid again? Being an all-rounder is a bit perverted, isn't it?"
Amidst the sounds of surprise, the family clinked glasses and drank, officially starting the feast.
The New Year's Eve dinner lasted from six to eight o'clock, then they moved to the living room to watch the Spring Festival Gala together.
"Golden scales usher in the year as the spring tide surges, China sings joyfully to celebrate the reunion! Dear viewers, everyone—Happy New Year!"
Clap clap clap... "This is the live broadcast site of the 2026 Spring Festival Gala of China Media Group, tonight we..."
Gu Yunfan lay sideways on his Godmother's lap, his legs resting on Jiang Ruoxi's and Murong Yan's legs, cracking melon seeds while watching TV.
Wei Zixia complained speechlessly: "This guy really knows how to enjoy himself, like some wealthy landlord."
Amiya, sitting next to her, hummed: "You're just finding out? This is how he usually behaves at home."
Yesterday afternoon, after Amiya learned from Gu Yunfanthat Third Sister was also on the thief ship, her mood was very complicated.
She and Wei Zixia used to be Best friends who talked about everything. Every time Wei Zixia came home to visit, the two would share a bed and talk all night. But last night, the two slept in their own rooms and rarely even spoke.
At the thought of the scene of Wei Zixia and Gu Yunfanrolling in the sheets, Amiya felt annoyed, as if she had been cheated on.
If it were Fifth Sister, Sixth Sister, or Seventh Sister, she wouldn't have that feeling, because she was a latecomer, so she was the one who 'cheated' with someone else's man.
This psychology is like squeezing onto a bus; those who have already boarded never want others to squeeze on.
On Wei Zixia's side, she didn't know about Fourth Sisterand Gu Yunfan yet. Before returning to Beijing from Island City, she had asked Gu Yunfan, but he didn't admit it.
Yesterday she tested Fourth Sister, and Fourth Sister also strictly denied it. She was too lazy to investigate further; what could she do even if she knew? It would only add to her troubles.
She couldn't even solve the problems of Sixth Sister and Seventh Sister now, so she had no time to consider others.
"Hmm? Don't you think Fifth Sister's hosting ability is much stronger than previous Spring Festival Galas?"
Wei Zixia felt the change in Zhao Siqing.
The eldest sister nodded with a smile: "Indeed, her tongue is clearly more nimble. This is all thanks to Eighth Brother's good teaching~"
"Eighth Brother taught her? How did he teach her?" Wei Zixia looked puzzled.
How did he teach her?
Hmph... Amiya secretly grumbled. This kid started by using coins to train her, and later he used his mouth directly. Not to mention Fifth Sister, under his training, my expressive ability is also better than before... The family chatted and laughed, harmoniously.
Gu Yunfan fed his Godmother melon seeds, and his Godmother fed him cherries, both enjoying each other's warmth.
After watching for a while, Murong Yan felt the Spring Festival Gala programs were boring. The singing performances were all lip-synced, and compared to Gu Yunfan's level, they were eighteen streets away. So she suggested playing cards, and the family gladly agreed.
Eight people, two decks of cards, playing Zha Jin Hua. Remove the Jokers, each person is dealt three face-down cards to compare sizes. Three of a kind > Straight Flush > Flush > Straight > Pair > High Card.
"Don't look at the cards, call."
"Let me take a look... Hmm... I'm out..."
"Don't look, raise!"
"Sixth Sister is fierce~"
...Zha Jin Hua? Aren't you guys walking right into a trap?
Gu Yunfan activated his X-ray Vision, seeing everyone's cards clearly. An open-book exam is really exciting!
He won seven rounds in a row right from the start.
Murong Yan slapped her thigh in anger: "Why do you always win? Did you cheat?!"
"What? Can't afford to lose? Hurry up and send the Red Envelopes!"
Gu Yunfan won round after round, making the other Sisters suspect him of cheating too, and they frisked him three times.
Shen Yinuo suggested changing the game, from open/hidden Fight the Landlord to Tractor, and then to Arch the Pig. No matter what they played, Gu Yunfancould win. His teammates followed him to win easily, while his opponents lost miserably.
"The New Year's bell is about to ring, let's count down together, 10, 9, 8..."
The host and the entire audience's voices came from the TV: "...3, 2, 1! Happy New Year—"
Dong~
Bang bang bang... The sound of the bell and fireworks intertwined.
Gu Yunfan stood up and stretched: "Let's go, let's go, let's go set off some Electronic Firecrackers in the yard first, and come back to continue the battle in a bit."
"Battle my foot! I'm not playing with you anymore!"
Murong Yan lost so many times that she almost flipped the table at the end.
Jiang Yujun was amused and took Gu Yunfan's arm to welcome the New Year. She didn't care about winning or losing; as long as she could be with her Godson, she was happy doing anything.
Chapter 122: The Ninth Day of the First Lunar Month, Godmother President and Gu Yunfan Attend The Group's Resumption Meeting Together
The first day of the Lunar New Year.
Jiang Yujun took Gu Yunfan and the seven princesses to visit her uncles' homes for New Year greetings, and in the afternoon, they went to the Temple of Earth for the temple fair.
Celebrating the Spring Festival in a wealthy family isn't much different from ordinary people; it's all about visiting relatives and friends, sitting at each other's houses, eating, drinking, and chatting about family life and careers. For the next few days, every day was like this.
After welcoming the God of Wealth on the fifth day, Murong Yan flew to Location to join a film crew according to her long-scheduled itinerary. By the eighth day, Wei Zixia returned to the army, and Amiya went out of town to solve a case.
The ninth day of the first lunar month.
Jiang Group officially resumed work.
The New Year resumption meeting was held at a hotel under The Group.
Gu Yunfan, whose school hadn't started yet, accompanied Jiang Yujun to the meeting in his capacity as the secretary to The Group president and president of the aviation engine subsidiary.
The female administrative director served as the host, giving the opening remarks, greeting all employees, sending New Year blessings, and explaining the theme of the meeting: A New Starting Point, A New Journey, Jointly Launching a New Blueprint for Technology!
"First, let us welcome President Jiang Yujun, President of Jiang Group, to the stage with warm applause to deliver her New Year speech—"
Clap clap clap clap clap... Thunderous applause.
Over a thousand employees sat in the vast conference hall. Jiang Group has over a hundred thousand employees spread across various Locations; those able to attend the headquarters' resumption meeting included mid-level management and above, as well as some outstanding employee representatives.
"Thank you all for your enthusiasm. Looking around, it seems many of you have put on some weight after the Spring Festival~"
Jiang Yujun started with a joke, drawing a burst of laughter from the audience.
Gu Yunfan, sitting next to the center seat in the first row, curled his lips. You're talking about them, but you've become a bit more curvaceous yourself.
This Spring Festival, Jiang Yujun was happier than ever. Being fed by Gu Yunfan every day, she had indeed gained five or six pounds. However, she didn't look fat; instead, it added a touch of mature womanly charm.
"On this vibrant day of resumption, on behalf of the Board of Directors, I would like to extend my most sincere New Year wishes to all employees, and my highest respect to those who remained at their posts during the Spring Festival—"
Jiang Yujun was dressed in a red suit, as capable and sharp as ever, with a powerful aura. The brand-new red suit, the Heart of the Ocean necklace on her chest, and the imperial green bracelet on her wrist were all gifts from Gu Yunfan. She wore the bracelet and necklace every day.
Applause—
"Looking back at the past year, facing a complex market environment and intense industry competition, we were led by our three core businesses: commercial aerospace, artificial intelligence, and biopharmaceuticals, with synergy from diverse sectors like hotels, the internet, and finance. We maintained steady development, with a total annual revenue of 436.2 billion, a gross margin of 37.8%, a net margin of 23.5%, and net profit attributable to the parent company..."
Blah blah blah... Jiang Yujun first reviewed the company's performance last year in detail, thanking the employees for their efforts, then interpreted the industry trends for the new year and set corporate development goals.
"As everyone knows, our group established an aviation engine subsidiary last year, and we are currently building a production base."
"Today, I want to solemnly announce another new business. After research and decision by the Board of Directors, we will invest 10 billion to establish an artificial intelligence robot subsidiary. Gu Yunfan will concurrently serve as the company president and be independently responsible for project research and development!"
Boom—
The entire audience was shocked!
"Another new project?? A 10 billion investment??"
"An artificial intelligence robot? Doesn't The Groupalready have this business? Why establish a new company?"
"You don't know. Our group's robots are mainly industrial robots, while the new company established by President Jiang mainly develops humanoid robots. I heard Young CEO Gu wanted to do it, and he seems to possess advanced technology."
"Is that for real? To be honest, I wasn't optimistic about the aviation engine project Young CEO Gu started last year. The state invested hundreds of billions and still hasn't broken through the core technology; can he do it? The aviation engine hasn't even been successfully tested yet, and now he's going for humanoid robots. Isn't that a bit too ambitious?"
"Actually, everyone feels that way, but Young CEO Gu is President Jiang's Godson. President Jiang spoils him too much; she listens to everything he says and grants every request. Since President Jiang is the final authority, we can only follow orders."
"Sigh! President Jiang used to be calm and steady. Under her leadership, Jiang Group successfully transformed and developed rapidly. I'm really afraid Jiang Group will be ruined in the hands of Young CEO Gu. He's only nineteen and still a student."
"I think it might not be a bad idea to let Young CEO Gutry. You people from the branch offices might not know, but Young CEO Gu is an all-around genius. I heard that before the New Year, the Jiang Family's Third Princesswas wounded during a mission, and at the critical moment, it was Young CEO Gu who stepped in and saved her life. Young CEO Gu knows medicine, even better than the Second Princess. You know the Second Princess, right? A doctor at Xiehe Hospital and a top neurosurgery expert in the country."
"That happened? I didn't know that. I only heard Young CEO Gu is both scholarly and martial, but even if he's an all-around genius, it doesn't mean he knows everything, and even if he knows it, he might not succeed. I remain skeptical about his aviation engine and artificial intelligence robot projects."
The employees below were whispering among themselves. Most did not trust Gu Yunfan because there were no successful cases yet. Helplessly, Jiang Yujunstrongly supported Gu Yunfan. As employees, they could only voice their opinions in private; they couldn't change anything.
These rumors reached Gu Yunfan's ears. Gu Yunfan didn't care at all. Products from the system were bound to be high-quality. As long as they were executed seriously, success was guaranteed; it was only a matter of time.
"aviation engines and artificial intelligence robots are the two core development tasks for Jiang Group this year. Next, please welcome President Gu to the stage with applause to introduce the new project in detail." Jiang Yujun stepped down and took her seat.
Clap clap clap clap clap... Gu Yunfan stood up, buttoned his white suit, and stepped onto the stage with a smile, looking very relaxed.
"Happy New Year, everyone. I won't waste time with pleasantries; I only have three points to make."
Gu Yunfan got straight to the point: "First, regarding the aviation engine project, I believe many of you are following it closely. I also know many people have no confidence in it. Here, I'll boldly make a prediction: in one more month, the project will be successfully tested, and mass production can follow. Please wait and see~"
Boom—
The whole audience was shocked!!
"What?? Successfully tested in just one more month??"
"The engine project has only been in testing for about two months, right? The Eldest Princess is specifically in charge of it! Is it really that fast??"
"I don't believe it! I wouldn't believe it even if you killed me!!"
"This is some massive bragging! I'll put it this way: if it succeeds in a month, I'll lick my way from the South Gate of the Forbidden City all the way to Qinhuangdao!"
The crowd below was emotional and in an uproar.
Even Jiang Yujun was stunned. When the project was first initiated, Gu Yunfan had said the experimental cycle would be three months at the earliest and six months at the latest. She was very surprised then, thinking it was a fantasy, and she didn't even believe it could succeed. She had never pressured Gu Yunfan, simply treating it as a learning experience with the expectation of failure.
But now Gu Yunfan was publicly claiming it would succeed in just one more month, which really startled her.
Wait... I told you to go up and say a few words... I didn't tell you to show off... Be careful not to get slapped in the face later...
Chapter 123: Dragon Country's Number One Tech Enterprise? Are you crazy... You must have drunk a lot during the Spring Festival... "Second, let me introduce this year's new project in detail: artificial intelligence robot."
Gu Yunfan spent five minutes explaining the new project. During his explanation, exclamations of surprise and voices of doubt rose and fell from the audience.
"Huh?? The robot developed by Young CEO Gu can be just like a real person??"
"Skin, touch, hearing, vision, voice, as well as sensitivity and intelligence—every aspect can be infinitely close to humans??"
"Although our country's artificial intelligence robottechnology is evolving quickly, this is just too exaggerated!"
"What did Young CEO Gu just say? The research and development cycle is the same as the aviation engine? Also three months?? It can be mass-produced by summer??"
"Is he crazy, or am I dreaming??"
"Absolutely impossible! There isn't a shred of possibility! I said just now, if Young CEO Gu can develop an advanced aviation engine within a month, I'll lick the ground from the Forbidden City to Qinhuangdao. Now I'll add another stake: if the robot succeeds, I'll lick my way to the Himalayas! I'll do a global livestream of me eating chicken while doing a handstand!"
The employees' doubts reached Jiang Yujun's ears, making her feel both amused and concerned. On one hand, she unconditionally supported her Godson and was willing to believe him; on the other hand, she was deeply worried that Gu Yunfan would be mocked by everyone if he failed, which might damage his self-esteem.
You, oh you, no one was rushing you, so why were you in such a hurry to make a statement? If you fail when the time comes, won't you be slapping your own face?
However, Jiang Yujun really liked Gu Yunfan's confident look—full of high spirits and poise, as if he were certain of success, brimming with vitality and sharpness.
In this moment, she seemed to see her twenty-something self.
Back then, she was also sharp and ambitious, determined to build a world-shaking career. However, as she grew older, she gradually became mature and steady, realizing that many things cannot be achieved by ambition alone.
Once upon a time, she had boasted in front of her father that she would lead the Jiang Group to become Dragon Country's number one tech enterprise, Asia's number one tech giant, and even the world's number one tech behemoth.
Many years had passed, and the Jiang Group had successfully transitioned from the real estate industry and was flourishing with a market value of over a trillion, but it was still far from her goal.
Not to mention being Asia's number one tech giant, she hadn't even become number one in Dragon Country. Tech unicorns like Huawei, TikTok, Tencent, and Alibaba were like massive mountains blocking her path, impossible to cross no matter how hard she tried.
Because of this, she often felt a bit powerless, but Gu Yunfan's sudden emergence had reignited her nearly extinguished fire of passion.
Regardless of success or failure, she would join her Godson in this madness.
"Finally, I'll say one more thing. President Jiang once told me that the Jiang Group's short-term goal is to become Dragon Country's number one tech enterprise, its medium-term goal is to be Asia's number one, and its long-term goal is to be the world's number one."
"I promised President Jiang then that I would do my utmost to help her realize her life's ideals. Everything I am doing now is a step toward this grand direction."
"If the two projects, the aviation engine and the artificial intelligence robot, succeed, then our Jiang Group is very likely to reach the top as Dragon Country's number one tech enterprise. So, colleagues, please work together as one. As long as you are willing to believe in me, I guarantee our Jiang Group can achieve its first goal!"
!!!!!
The entire venue was silent, dead silent.
Dragon Country's number one tech enterprise?
Is he crazy... He must have drunk a lot during the Spring Festival... Everyone thought Gu Yunfan was talking in his sleep.
Jiang Yujun, however, was so moved that her eyes turned red. Just as Gu Yunfan was about to leave the stage, she suddenly stood up and began to clap loudly.
Clap clap clap clap clap... The employees throughout the venue gave a polite round of encouraging applause.
Gu Yunfan stepped off the stage and was tightly hugged by Jiang Yujun as he reached his seat.
"baby... Godmother loves you to death... I didn't expect you to remember the life ideals I told you... So everything you've done... was to help me..."
?
I just said that casually, please don't over-interpret it, okay?
Those technologies were rewards from the system... I didn't intentionally do it to help you.
Gu Yunfan said nonchalantly, "Aren't you training me to be your successor? The Group will be mine sooner or later, so helping you is helping myself~"
"Haha... You little rascal..."
If it weren't for Gu Yunfan's young age, lack of experience, and the difficulty of winning over the crowd, Jiang Yujunwould have loved to let Gu Yunfan take the throne right now, while she simply ruled from behind the curtain.
Subsequently, the heads of various departments and subsidiaries spoke in turn, clarifying the key work priorities for the new year, breaking down tasks, and setting timelines to echo the company's overall goals.
Next was the recognition and incentive segment, where awards were presented to outstanding employees and teams from the previous year. Representative outstanding employees were invited to share their experiences and set an example.
Finally, there was a large group photo. Jiang Yujun stood in the center, linking arms with Gu Yunfan, her smile brilliant and her eyes full of desire and expectation.
Click!
The New Year's work resumption meeting concluded.
Over a thousand employees dined at the hotel.
In the afternoon, Gu Yunfan suggested going to the aviation engine production base to check on the construction progress, and Jiang Yujun readily agreed.
"Godmother, was my speech this morning a bit too high-profile?" Gu Yunfan chatted casually in the car on the way to the Shunyi Aviation Industry Park.
"I think it was quite good. Young people should act like young people. When I was your age, I was even wilder than you. I like your drive~"
Jiang Yujun took Gu Yunfan's hand, their fingers interlocking, and gave him an affirming look. "Don't worry about the employees' opinions. Just go all out and do it boldly. I've already issued a notice to all department heads that they must cooperate with you unconditionally and with full effort. Anyone who doesn't comply can pack their bags and get out!"
"Whoa! Godmother is so domineering~" Gu Yunfanreturned a firm look. "Don't worry, Godmother. Since you believe in and support me so much, I won't let you down. I guarantee I'll help you achieve your goals. Setting aside the long-term for now, this year I'll send you to the top spot among Dragon Country's tech enterprises, and asias richest woman will be promoted to the richest person in Asia!"
"Hahaha... Good, good, good. Godmother will be waiting for that day~"
Jiang Yujun happily kissed Gu Yunfan on the forehead.
[interaction value +30]
During the Spring Festival, except for when they were sleeping, Jiang Yujun and Gu Yunfan were inseparable. She took him wherever she went, which meant the Third Princess, Fourth Princess, Fifth Princess, Sixth Princess, and Seventh Princess rarely had the chance for frequent and deep interaction with Gu Yunfan. Consequently, the points growth rate wasn't fast, but it wasn't small either; the balance was now over three thousand.
Gu Yunfan didn't open any treasure chests for the time being, planning to continue toward the ten-thousand-point grand prize.
At the aviation engine subsidiary base, the two put on white hard hats and took a tour accompanied by the project general manager. The base's construction speed was very fast. To keep up with the schedule, there were no holidays during the Spring Festival, and work continued day and night. According to the current progress, it would be completed in two more months.
In the late afternoon, the mother and son went to the Qingbei University Aerospace Research Institute to inspect the progress of the engine experiments. The eldest sister, Shen Yinuo, was leading Jiang Ruoxi and other team members in serious research and development.
Shen Yinuo had learned from Jiang Yujun that Gu Yunfanclaimed during the morning meeting that the engine experiment would be successful in another month, and she was stunned.
Although she was one of the project leaders, she didn't know exactly when it would succeed. She was only responsible for leading the team's execution; as for the core technology, only Gu Yunfan knew it clearly.
Buzz buzz—
The phone in Gu Yunfan's pocket vibrated twice.
He thought it was from Murong Yan, Amiya, or Wei Zixia, but it was actually a message from An Lingran.
The New Year was over, and An Lingran wanted to ask him when he would teach her medical skills. The TCM Encyclopedia Gu Yunfan had given her on New Year's Eve was only theory, which she had already finished reading and now needed practical experience.
Chapter 124: One Bow, Two Bows, Three Bows; the Second Princess Apprentices to Learn the Craft~
Returning home in the evening.
Gu Yunfan finally saw his Second Sister's message. By this time, she had also finished work and returned home, and was currently making a late-night snack.
"Second Sister has been quite diligent lately, cooking every day. That's rare~" Gu Yunfan, Godmother, Eldest Sister, and Jiang Ruoxi, the group of four, followed the aroma to the kitchen.
Jiang Yujun also found it strange. "Lingran, what's going on with you?"
The cold and aloof An Lingran gave a bashful smile, looking like she wanted to say something but hesitated.
Shen Yinuo explained with a smile, "Mom, you don't know yet. Second Younger Sister wants to learn medicine from Eighth Brother. Eighth Brother told her to show some sincerity, so she's been cooking since the day he returned to the capital."
"Oh, I see. I thought Lingran was making it for me, but it turns out it's for Yunfan." Jiang Yujun gave a self-deprecating smile. "I was just flattering myself~. A mother isn't even as important as a brother~"
"Oh, Mom~, you, Eldest Sister, and Seventh Sister all have some. Fifth Sister hasn't finished work yet, but I've saved some for her. I knew you already had dinner at school, so I didn't make much—mostly just some handmade Tangyuan."
An Lingran picked up a bowl of steaming Tangyuan. "Mom, you try some first."
Gu Yunfan naturally took it, scooped up a Tangyuan, blew on it gently, and brought it to his Godmother's lips.
"Ha~, see that? This is the correct way to feed me Tangyuan. Your Eighth Brother has been home for so long, why haven't you all learned yet?"
Jiang Yujun opened her mouth and took the Tangyuan. "Mmm, the taste is quite good. baby, you should try some too~"
After saying that, Jiang Yujun took the bowl and spoon to feed Gu Yunfan.
Unbelievable... feeding each other every day... more lovey-dovey than a young couple... The hair on An Lingran's arms under her clothes couldn't help but stand up. Even though she saw the mother and son being so affectionate every day, she still wasn't used to it. With her cold and proper temperament, she couldn't bring herself to act so cheesily.
"Eighth Brother, your Second Sister is full of sincerity. Are you going to take her as your apprentice?"
Shen Yinuo spoke up for An Lingran. The two of them were the closest, and An Lingran had only told her about the apprenticeship.
"Godmother, do you think I should take Second Sister as an apprentice?" Gu Yunfan continued to feed Jiang Yujun.
Jiang Yujun chewed slowly and said, "You possess medical skills like a divine doctor. It would be a waste not to put them to use. Your Second Sister is family, she's obsessed with medicine, and she has a heart for healing the world. Just teach her."
"Oh! Thank you, Mom~" An Lingran looked excited.
"Don't be in such a hurry to celebrate, I'm not finished yet." Jiang Yujun continued, "I don't need to tell you how brilliant your Eighth Brother's medical skills are. After you left Island City, doctors from the Naval Hospital and famous doctors from other hospitals kept bringing gifts to Yunfan, hoping he would teach them, but Yunfan didn't agree. So, if you think you can learn his secret techniques just by making a few meals, I'm afraid that won't do~"
"Understood, understood!" An Lingran immediately took out three bank cards from her pocket. "Eighth Brother, one is my salary card, and the other two were given to me by Our Mother. I'll give you all my money!"
"Who are you looking down on? On the day I returned to the capital, Mom gave me a hundred million, and another hundred million on New Year's Eve. I've received so many red envelopes while visiting relatives lately that I have over two hundred million in my card. I'm not short of money. Keep your money for when you get married and have children~"
"Get lost! Then what do you want??"
I want... Gu Yunfan sized her up, a playful glint in his eyes, but he said, "Oh, we're all family. Saying that makes us sound like strangers. I don't want anything~"
"Nothing at all?"
Free things are often the most expensive... An Lingrandidn't like being indebted to others, but besides money, she didn't know what else she could give Gu Yunfan.
"Alright, your Eighth Brother is generous. Aren't you happy he's teaching you for free? Just treat your brother better in the future, okay?"
Jiang Yujun yawned. "It's the first day back at work, and This Palace hasn't quite gotten into the swing of things yet. I'm tired, so you all should go to bed early too~"
"Goodnight, Mom~"
An Lingran watched her mother leave and gave Gu Yunfan a grateful smile. "Thank you, Eighth Brother~"
"The tuition is waived, but the apprenticeship ceremony cannot be skipped. At the very least, you should offer a cup of tea and address me as Master, right?"
"Ha~, alright, alright. An apprenticeship it is. I'll do it right now. Come on, let's go to the living room, I'll pour you some tea."
"Don't bother. Just do it here, using Tangyuan instead of tea."
Gu Yunfan pulled up a chair and sat upright with a feigned air of importance, putting on the posture of a medical master.
Shen Yinuo and Jiang Ruoxi stood to the side, pursing their lips and stifling their laughter.
An Lingran served a bowl of Tangyuan, held it up with both hands, and bowed to Gu Yunfan with a light smile. "Thank you, Great Divine Doctor Gu, for taking me as your apprentice. Master, please accept my three bows~"
"First bow~" Shen Yinuo played along. "Respecting the Master for imparting knowledge and skills~. The apprentice will study with total devotion and live up to the Master's expectations~"
"Second bow~. Respecting the Master's selfless teaching. The apprentice will strictly abide by womanly virtues... oh no... abide by medical ethics and not fail the Master's kindness~"
"Third bow..."
"Stop!"
Gu Yunfan raised his hand to interrupt. "What's with all the bowing? And Second Sister, why are you being so solemn? Why does this feel so weird? It's like you're sending me off to the afterlife!"
"Pfft... Hahahaha..."
The three sisters burst out laughing.
"That's enough. If you keep bowing, I really will be sent off."
Gu Yunfan took the bowl and slurped down a few mouthfuls. "Not bad, not bad. Second Sister's cooking is actually quite good. Make it for me more often in the future."
"As you command~, Master~"
"Calling me Master is a bit awkward. Just do what Fifth Sister did. Call me Teacher Gu during lessons, and Eighth Brother in private."
"Yes~, Teacher Gu. Then may I ask, Teacher Gu, when will you teach me?"
"Tomorrow afternoon. I promised Eldest Sister I'd go to the lab tomorrow morning. Mom will be attending a CPPCC meeting all day tomorrow, so I'll be free in the afternoon."
"Great, great! I have to work tomorrow, so why don't you come find me at the hospital?"
"No problem~"
"What will the first lesson be? I'll prepare. Do I need Acupuncture tools?"
"Acupuncture is an advanced medical skill, so we won't learn it for now. We'll start with basic Chinese Therapeutic Massage. You don't need to prepare anything."
"Chinese Therapeutic Massage? Okay..."
An Lingran thought of the scene when Gu Yunfan rescued Wei Zixia at the Island City Naval Hospital.
Third Younger Sister took off her clothes back then... I won't have to take off my clothes too, will I? Massage isn't Acupuncture... maybe I don't have to... Thinking of this, An Lingran suddenly felt a bit nervous.
After the four siblings finished the Tangyuan and other snacks, they each went back to their rooms to sleep.
As he went upstairs, Gu Yunfan activated his X-ray Visionto check the master bedroom on the second floor; Godmother was already asleep.
Gu Yunfan immediately wrapped his arm around Jiang Ruoxi's slender waist. "Darling~, let's sleep together tonight~"
"Oh..." Jiang Ruoxi shuddered, pushed Gu Yunfan away, and jogged up to the third floor.
Buzz buzz—
Murong Yan, who had just finished work, sent a message.
Buzz buzz—
Wei Zixia, who had just finished night training, also sent a message.
Chapter 125. Doctor An: Didn't you say you wanted me to show some sincerity... Murong Yan: Hubby, I miss you~ (/hugs)
Murong Yan: (/Costume photo with beautiful legs)
Gu Yunfan: Getting flirtatious again.
Murong Yan: (/Bomb) x10
Murong Yan: Tempted you, didn't I~ (/giggles)
Murong Yan: What are you doing? Open a video call?
Gu Yunfan: Wait a bit, I'll take a shower first. After that, I'll go find Xi Xi, and then the two of us will video call you together~
Murong Yan: Shameless! Trying to provoke me, are you?
Gu Yunfan then opened Wei Zixia's chat box.
Major Wei: Old Eight, are you asleep? There are a few parts of the Jeet Kune Do manual you gave me that I don't quite understand; I'd like to ask for your guidance.
Gu Yunfan: Our Mother is asleep, and there's no one around me. Stop pretending~
Major Wei: (/covers face) Hubby, I miss you. After leaving home yesterday, I cried the whole way. The last time I was this sad was when my dad passed away (/crying)
Gu Yunfan: I'm honored to be on the same level as your father~
Major Wei: Get lost! (/knife)
Gu Yunfan: Have you thought about transferring to work in the Capital? That way we can see each other often. You can protect the country from anywhere. The artificial intelligence robot I'm developing can be made in animal forms, such as birds, fish, and land animals. Have you considered building an Artificial Intelligence Special Operations Team? It would not only reduce casualties but also increase combat effectiveness.
Major Wei: Oh??
In the past, Wei Zixia had never thought about leaving the Marine Corps. Her biological parents were both Marine Corps officers before they died, so that was where she belonged.
However, Gu Yunfan's appearance gave her a bond. After only one day of separation, she felt miserable. If it was really as Gu Yunfan said, that robots in animal forms could be built, she was willing to try returning to work in the Capital, whether at the Department of National Defense or a military industrial unit.
After the two chatted for a while, Gu Yunfan went to take a shower. When he came out, he received a message from Fourth Sister Amiya. Amiya sent a bunch of evidence and materials, asking him to help analyze the case.
Although Amiya, Wei Zixia, and Murong Yan were out of town, their minds were entirely on him, sending messages all day long.
"Darling, I'm here~"
Gu Yunfan pushed open Jiang Ruoxi's bedroom door.
Jiang Ruoxi curled up in the quilt like a kitten and said nervously, "Oh... now that Third Sister, Fourth Sister, and Sixth Sister are gone... you're getting arrogant again..."
"When they were at home, I was just as fearless. I'm not even afraid of Our Mother, so why would I be afraid of them?"
Gu Yunfan slid into the quilt and hugged her. Her skin was as tender as tofu, smooth to the touch, and her body fragrance was intoxicating~
"I advise you to keep a low profile..." Jiang Ruoxi breathed softly, "Third Sister and Fourth Sister both know about us... even Eldest Sister is well aware... not to mention Sixth Sister... the more people who know, the more dangerous it is... I'm really worried about being discovered by Our Mother..."
"Don't be afraid. What will come will come sooner or later. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it. Do you think Our Mother doesn't have a clue? With her intelligence, if she couldn't even see through this, she wouldn't be the President of Jiang Group."
"Ah?? Our Mother saw through it?? And you still dare to come?? Go, go quickly!!"
"What's the panic? As long as there's no evidence, Our Mother won't do anything to us. Eat, drink, and be merry, for tomorrow we die. Don't worry about things that haven't happened yet~"
"You really have a big heart..."
Her pink lips had just opened when they were blocked by Gu Yunfan.
Mmh... Jiang Ruoxi was pinned down and kissed by Gu Yunfan for several minutes.
Murong Yan called for a video chat, startling Jiang Ruoxiinto pushing him away.
Gu Yunfan brazenly put his arm around Jiang Ruoxi and answered: "What's up? Want to watch a performance?"
"Bah! You adulterous couple!"
Murong Yan had already reached an agreement with her sister, so she wasn't jealous. She clamored for them to chat with her. It took half an hour to coax her to sleep. Gu Yunfan and Jiang Ruoxi continued their interaction... The next day.
Jiang Yujun went to attend a CPPCC meeting.
In the morning, Gu Yunfan went to the Aeronautics Institute Laboratory with Eldest Sister and Jiang Ruoxi.
In the afternoon, he went to Beijing Xiehe Hospital as agreed to find Second Sister.
Knock, knock, knock~
Gu Yunfan knocked on the door of the Department of Neurosurgery Director's office.
"Come in~"
An Lingran had her hair in a low bun and wore a white coat. She was sitting at her computer desk, giving a lecture to several medical PhD students.
Only 28 years old... no... after the Spring Festival, she would be 29. At such a young age, she was the Director of Neurosurgery at Xiehe Hospital, a Chief Physician, a Professor at Beijing Xiehe Medical College, a PhD supervisor, and a member of the Dragon Kingdom Academy of Medical Sciences.
Normally, this would be impossible, but An Lingran had achieved rapid, exceptional promotion through her superb medical skills. She was a recognized national Top-tier Neurosurgery Expert with extremely high authority in the field of neurosurgery, hailed by the industry as the "Genius Goddess Doctor."
Before Gu Yunfan displayed his medical skills, she also considered herself a medical genius. However, after that, she was struck by Gu Yunfan to the point of doubting her life. Gu Yunfan was a complete dimensional strike to her.
"Oh~, what a handsome guy. Mentor, this is..."
"You don't even know him? Mentor's brother, Gu Yunfan. I've seen him on TikTok; he occasionally appears with the President of Jiang Group."
"Oh, oh, oh! So it's Young Master Gu, I know! I just didn't recognize him for a moment!"
The female PhD students sized up Gu Yunfan curiously.
An Lingran smiled and said, "You guys go out first, I have something to discuss with my brother."
"Sure~" The female PhD students all went out. They didn't know Gu Yunfan knew medicine. Gu Yunfan's treatment of Third Sister's injury before the New Year was irregular, and only An Lingran, a few other doctors, and the Hospital Director knew about it.
Gu Yunfan closed the door and teased, "Doctor An is already a professor and a PhD supervisor. Do you still need me to teach you medicine?"
"Are you mocking me?" An Lingran stood up to pour tea for Gu Yunfan. "Teacher Gu, please have some tea. Are you done with the work at the school?"
"Not yet. Eldest Sister is so busy in the laboratory that her head is spinning, but your matter is urgent, so I came to you first."
"Thanks~" An Lingran took a gift box out of the cabinet and handed it to Gu Yunfan. "Thank you for taking me as your disciple. Please accept this small token of my appreciation."
"Oh, why so polite?"
Gu Yunfan took a sip of tea and opened the gift box. "A scarf? Spring is almost here, and you're giving me a scarf?"
"Um... actually, I finished knitting it before the New Year, but I haven't had a chance to give it to you."
"Knit? You knitted it yourself??"
"Yes..."
"Oh wow! Second Sister has this skill? It's very rare to see people who can knit scarves these days."
"I also learned it after returning from Island City. I'm usually busy with work and don't have much time, so it's not knitted very well."
"You're amazing, Sister! Why did you have to hand-knit it? Couldn't you just buy one?"
"Didn't you say you wanted me to show some sincerity..."
"Understood~" Gu Yunfan laughed secretly. He had only said that casually at the time, but he hadn't expected Second Sister to take it seriously. "Then why didn't you give it to me earlier?"
"Um... Our Mother and the sisters were all at home... If I gave it to you alone but not to them... I was afraid they would be jealous~"
An Lingran was speaking insincerely; her real thought was actually that she was afraid her sisters would misunderstand.
Gu Yunfan was an old hand in the field of love, so he could naturally see through her little thoughts. He intentionally teased her: "Third Sister, Fourth Sister, and Sixth Sister are gone, but Our Mother, Eldest Sister, Fifth Sister, and Xi Xi are still at home. They'll be just as jealous if they find out~"
"So... I haven't given it to you until now. When you get home, you must not say I gave it to you."
"Then what should I say?"
"Whatever. Just say... a girl at your school gave it to you. Anyway, don't mention me."
"It's just giving a scarf. Is it necessary to be so secretive? Second Sister, what are you feeling guilty about?"
"Who's feeling guilty? In short, just don't say I gave it."
"Fine, fine~" Gu Yunfan immediately put on the light gray scarf. "Mmm~, high class~, Second Sister has good taste. I won't waste your time. Let's start the teaching. Where will the lesson be?"
"Right here in my office."
"Here?" Gu Yunfan looked around. "This won't do. There's no bed~"
"Bed? What do you need a bed for?"
"Look at what you're asking. How can I perform Chinese Therapeutic Massage without a bed? And you call yourself a doctor."
"Um... then follow me to the Lounge."
An Lingran led Gu Yunfan out, feeling a bit suspicious. This kid wouldn't want me to take off my clothes too, would he? That would be awkward..."}],
Chapter 126: Gu Yunfan Teaches, the Frigid Goddess on the Verge of a Breakdown
An Lingran took Gu Yunfan to her private lounge. It contained a single bed, a desk, and a wardrobe. The desk was covered with medical books and a computer. The furnishings were simple, but clean and tidy.
Gu Yunfan took off his scarf and unzipped his down jacket. "What are you standing there for? You take yours off too~"
"Huh??"
Fearing exactly what was coming, the usually steady and calm An Lingran instantly became nervous. "Is it okay if I don't? There's no need to take off clothes for a Chinese Therapeutic Massage, right?"
"It's possible, but the teaching progress will be greatly slowed down."
Gu Yunfan said solemnly, "With your IQ, you could have learned it in ten lessons. But learning through clothes is like scratching an itch through a boot; it's hard to grasp the essence. It might take dozens of lessons or even longer. You know I'm busy and don't have much time to teach you. Every day sooner you learn, you can save many lives. Every day later, many families might be torn apart."
"I..." An Lingran was severely morally blackmailed and was momentarily speechless. After a moment of hesitation, she said helplessly, "Alright, alright, I'll take them off. It's fine if I keep my thermal top on, right?"
"As you wish. Many precious lives are in your hands; you will decide whether they stay or go."
"You..."
An Lingran suspected Gu Yunfan was intentionally taking advantage of her, but she had no evidence.
Gu Yunfan chuckled inwardly. "What? A famous medical expert like you is still embarrassed? In the eyes of you doctors, isn't the human body just a skeleton? What haven't you seen?"
"Nonsense! I'm a neurosurgeon; I only perform craniocerebral injury surgeries."
"Are you going to learn or not? You're just wasting time."
"Fine, fine... I'll learn... Turn around..."
The 29-year-old An Lingran felt like a raw recruit in front of the 19-year-old Gu Yunfan, acting all bashful and shy. She had never undressed in front of the opposite sex, let alone let a man see her body. It was beyond awkward.
Gu Yunfan faced the door with his back to her. "Make it snappy~"
An Lingran took a deep breath and unbuttoned her white lab coat. "Lock the door..."
"You got it~" Gu Yunfan double-locked the door. He heard the rustling of clothes being removed behind him—the base layer, the casual pants... Thump-thump... Thump-thump-thump... An Lingran's heart was in her throat. After a moment, she pulled back the covers and lay face down on the bed, letting out a long sigh. "Okay..."
Gu Yunfan turned around. "Why are you covered with a blanket? There's heating in the room, it's not cold. This is the same as not taking anything off~"
"Oh, just hurry up..." An Lingran closed her beautiful eyes as if facing an execution.
Gu Yunfan stepped forward and sat on the edge of the bed. "Turn over, lie flat first."
*Sigh*—
An Lingran turned over with her eyes closed. Her cheeks and ears had already flushed crimson, feeling burning hot.
In Gu Yunfan's impression, his second sister belonged to the frigid goddess type: cold, reserved, and indifferent. She was usually a woman of few words, rarely smiling, exuding a sense of distance that warned others not to approach, yet without being aggressive. Most importantly, she seemed to have absolutely no interest in matters of men and women, appearing as if she had no desires at all.
He thought his second sister was truly a medical master without emotions or desires, but seeing her face flushed like a young girl's now, he couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.
Admiring her from up close, her standard oval face was paired with a clear jawline, and her slender eyes slanted slightly upward. Her distinct bone structure carried the natural reserve and nobility of a 'flower on a high peak.'
"What are you doing? Why haven't you started yet?" An Lingran opened her eyes slightly and then closed them again.
"What's the rush? I need to disinfect first."
Gu Yunfan picked up the disinfectant from the desk, squeezed it into his palm, and rubbed his hands. He then naturally lifted the corner of the blanket, and his eyes suddenly narrowed. Wow~~~
White... so white it was dazzling... She, Godmother, and Jiang Ruoxi all had cool-toned white skin, which carried a sense of coldness like winter snow or glacial ice. Murong Yan, Zhao Siqing, and Shen Yinuo, on the other hand, had warm-toned white skin, which radiated a gentle warmth.
Second Sister liked wearing white too... Hmm... Below Godmother... on par with Eldest Sister... and above the other sisters... Gu Yunfan blinked and took An Lingran's hand. Her fair, jade-like hand instantly went numb and trembled slightly.
"Relax~" Gu Yunfan began the Chinese Therapeutic Massage. "You've studied Traditional Chinese Medicine privately, and I also gave you a TCM Encyclopedia. So, tell me, what is the name of the acupoint I am rubbing now?"
"Husband Point..." An Lingran's brow furrowed slightly, her tone somewhat unnatural.
"Husband Point? Why don't you call it the Wife Point? It's called the Laogong Acupoint. 'Lao' as in labor, 'Gong' as in palace. Understand?"
"Oh, I know... I just didn't say it clearly..."
"Be serious." Gu Yunfan taught as he pressed. "The Laogong Acupoint is located in the palm, specifically at the position corresponding to the tip of the middle finger when making a fist. Massaging this point can provide emergency treatment for heatstroke, coma, palpitations, and shortness of breath. It also regulates excessive heart fire, insomnia, and hot palms, and relieves motion sickness and irritability. For acute symptoms, press firmly for thirty seconds to one minute. For routine care, one to three minutes each time. The technique should be soft yet firm, adjusting the pressure and duration according to different symptoms..."
Blah blah blah... Gu Yunfan explained in great detail, then moved on to pressing the Shaofu Acupoint and Yuji Acupoint. An Lingran listened intently at first, but then her mind began to wander. Gu Yunfan's massage made her whole body feel feverish, and her thoughts began to drift into fantasies.
"Did you remember everything? Come on, repeat what I just taught you."
Gu Yunfan stepped onto the bed and pulled her other hand. Seeing no reaction, he pressed hard on her Laogong Acupoint. "What are you doing? Did you fall asleep?"
"Sss..." The pain made An Lingran's eyelashes flutter as she opened her eyes. "I didn't fall asleep. What are you doing?"
"I asked you to repeat the knowledge points I just covered. What were you thinking about?"
"Oh, oh... that... wait, where did you leave off?"
"Student An Lingran! Please straighten out your learning attitude!"
Gu Yunfan tossed her hand back onto the bed. "If you're going to be like this, I'm not teaching you anymore!"
"Don't, don't... Teacher Gu, please calm down... You were pressing so comfortably that... my mind wandered..."
"Focus! I'm your teacher, not your masseur!"
"Pfft... okay, okay... I'll focus, I'll focus~"
"Keep your eyes open! You certainly know how to enjoy yourself! If I keep pressing, you'll fall asleep!"
"Ha~" An Lingran was amused by Gu Yunfan's serious look.
In her eyes, Gu Yunfan was more mature than his peers, but not rigid. His speech and behavior carried a bit of humor that could bring a laugh unexpectedly.
A lone man and a lone woman, alone in a room on the same bed. An Lingran gazed at Gu Yunfan beside her, and ripples began to stir in her heart, followed by a surging undercurrent... Gu Yunfan continued to massage her arm, explaining each acupoint simply and logically.
A serious man is the most handsome... An Lingran looked on with increasing infatuation... For a few moments... she actually felt an impulse to hug Gu Yunfan... She even fantasized about walking hand-in-hand with him into the wedding hall... When she realized her thoughts were overstepping boundaries... she couldn't help but shiver... her hair standing on end... Heavens... what am I thinking... An Lingran was no longer a naive girl in her teens or early twenties; she had long realized she might have fallen for Gu Yunfan.
She didn't know when it had started; it seemed like a long time ago. Before, it was just a trickling stream flowing slowly, but now, the water level of the stream was rising higher and higher, and the dam could no longer withstand it. It was about to burst.
Chapter 127: To Teach You Medicine, I've Sacrificed Too Much; You're Getting a Real Bargain
"Student An, turn over and lie face down."
Gu Yunfan waved his hand in front of her dazed eyes. "Zoning out again, are we?"
"No, no... I'm listening..." An Lingran turned over, her fair and flawless jade-like back coming into Gu Yunfan's view. Her white bra straps were pulled tight, making one's imagination run wild.
During the Spring Festival, Gu Yunfan would help Wei Zixia with Chinese Therapeutic Massage every day to treat her injuries. Because Wei Zixia had practiced martial arts for many years, her muscle lines were distinct and full of power, whereas An Lingran's back was very soft. It wasn't a matter of who was more beautiful, but rather that their styles were different.
Gu Yunfan had performed Chinese Therapeutic Massagefor his Godmother, Wei Zixia, and Amiya, so he was very familiar with the process. He naturally straddled his Second Younger Sister's waist.
"Mnh..." An Lingran let out a soft moan from the pressure.
"What are you moaning for? Don't make such strange sounds. If people outside hear, they'll think you're doing something else~"
"Get lost..." An Lingran understood his meaning instantly, and her heart couldn't help but flutter. In the next second, she felt a pair of large hands pressed against her shoulders, kneading them skillfully.
"This is the Jianjing Acupoint. This acupoint is closely related to the female reproductive system. Stimulating the Jianjing Acupoint can clear the meridians and harmonize the Qi and blood. It can improve irregular menstruation caused by Qi and blood stagnation or liver Qi stagnation, and can also relieve discomfort such as breast tenderness and cramps during menstruation..."
An Lingran felt her scalp tingle as she listened. She knew traditional Chinese medicine, and massaging the Jianjing Acupoint indeed had those effects, but coming from Gu Yunfan's mouth, why did it sound so strange... Gu Yunfanmoved all the way down, explaining as he massaged and occasionally asking questions. When he reached her waist, An Lingran gripped the bedsheets and gritted her teeth to endure it. When he moved to her thighs and calves, her whole body felt as if a hundred thousand ants were biting her.
Help... Why is this kid's massage so different from others... I've had physiotherapists do massages before... When Gu Yunfan did the foot massage, An Lingran felt even more overwhelmed, letting out groans of "Mnh, ah, oh" from time to time.
"I say, Second Sister, can you stop crying out? How am I supposed to massage you like this? People will misunderstand if they hear. I'm teaching you for free, yet you're ruining my reputation. That's not very kind of you~"
"Shut up..."
An Lingran awkwardly pulled back her jade-like feet. "Fine, fine... let's stop the lesson here for today..."
"What do you mean stop here? Am I the teacher or are you the teacher? I decide when the lesson ends!"
Gu Yunfan grabbed her feet and continued to press. "Endure it. You still have to do practical practice later."
"Practical practice? How... how do I practice?"
"By using me to practice, of course. Follow the process I taught you and practice once from beginning to end."
"Huh???"
"What 'huh'? Learning without practicing is just empty talk. You progress fastest when you learn and practice at the same time."
*Sigh—*
Is this kid deliberately torturing me?
But his words made sense... she couldn't find any reason to refuse... Five minutes later, Gu Yunfan finished his work. "Get up, it's your turn to practice. Go pour me a cup of tea; my throat is dry from all the talking."
"Okay..." An Lingran got off the bed and picked up her underwear from the chair.
Gu Yunfan stopped her. "Don't put it on yet. You're bound to make mistakes during practice, and I'll need to correct you in real-time."
"Um... alright..."
An Lingran increasingly felt that Gu Yunfan was deliberately taking advantage of her.
While she was pouring the tea, Gu Yunfan quickly pulled off his sweater, pants, and thermal shirt, revealing firm pectoral muscles and clear eight-pack abs.
The moment An Lingran turned around, she let out a cry. *Bang—Clatter!* The glass shattered on the floor, and hot water splashed onto her feet, making her step back several paces from the heat.
"What's wrong? Is such a big reaction necessary? What, were you stunned by my perfect physique?"
Gu Yunfan looked down. "Are your feet okay?"
"I'm fine, I'm fine..." An Lingran lowered her eyes in embarrassment and hurried to the door to get a broom and dustpan in a panic.
Gu Yunfan flopped onto the bed. The spot where An Lingran had just been lying was still warm. The solid gray pillow emitted the fresh scent of shampoo. A long, straight black hair floated up from the momentum and then landed on his face.
Gu Yunfan crossed his legs and shook them, glancing sideways at An Lingran. She was 167cm tall, with a slender and curvaceous figure. As she leaned over to sweep the floor, he thought, *Tsk tsk tsk...* "Second Sister~ why were you so excited just now? Is my body super impressive?"
"Hmph... Narcissist..." An Lingran didn't dare look at him. "I just didn't expect you to... take off your clothes, that's all..."
"To teach you medicine, I've sacrificed too much. You're getting a real bargain~"
"Go away..."
An Lingran dumped the broken glass into the trash can and went to the bathroom to wash her hands. Looking at herself in the mirror, her hair was messy, her expression was unnatural, and she looked a bit disheveled.
She looked down... Heavens... this is so embarrassing... It's only because it's him... If it were anyone else... I'd rather not learn... and I'd never take off my clothes... If word got out... how could I ever get married in the future?
Get married?
Mnh... An image of her and Gu Yunfan wearing wedding attire and walking down the red carpet hand-in-hand flashed before An Lingran's eyes... "Second Sister, can you hurry up? My throat is parched~" Gu Yunfan's urging pulled her back from her fantasy.
"Coming, coming~"
An Lingran washed her face to clear her head and went back to pour Gu Yunfan another cup of tea.
Gu Yunfan leaned against the headboard, took the tea with his right hand, blew on it, and extended his left hand. "Student An, start practicing."
An Lingran sat by the bed, took his hand, and followed the steps Gu Yunfan had taught, starting from the Laogong Acupoint.
His five fingers were long and slender, his palm lines distinct—they were actually quite good-looking... *Cough cough*... An Lingran, are you crazy?
Even looking at a hand makes you have wild thoughts... "Don't be silent. You need to narrate while you press." Gu Yunfan took a sip of tea and quietly admired her.
"Oh, okay." An Lingran lowered her eyes and explained, "The Laogong Acupoint is located in the center of the palm..."
Because she had been zoning out during the lesson, her narration was stumbling and was interrupted several times by Gu Yunfan for corrections and additions.
"An Lingran, your learning attitude isn't good enough."
Gu Yunfan called her by her full name. An Lingran was slightly stunned, and a subtle emotion welled up in her heart. Being called by her name by a brother ten years younger felt... a bit intimate.
Normally, almost no one called her by her full name. Hospital leaders and colleagues called her Doctor An or Director An, her mother called her Lingran, and her sisters called her Second Sister or Second Younger Sister.
The way Gu Yunfan said it just now sounded more like a boyfriend calling his girlfriend—at least to An Lingran, that's what it felt like.
"Wrong again!"
Gu Yunfan raised his hand and tapped An Lingran on the head, adopting the posture of a strict teacher. "How did you learn? With this learning ability, you're supposed to be a Top-tier Neurosurgery Expert? You're a blockhead!"
"You..."
"What? Not convinced?"
Forget it... I can't be bothered to argue with him... An Lingran wasn't angry; instead, she felt a slight sense of enjoyment. Since she was a child, no one had ever criticized her, including Jiang Yujun, because she was very independent and sensible. Whether in school or in life, she never needed her parents to worry, unlike the mischievous Murong Yan.
Therefore, when Gu Yunfan poked and criticized her, she felt a sense of novelty, even liking the feeling of being scolded... Gu Yunfan also sensed that An Lingran had a bit of a masochistic streak, so he kept upping the ante, scolding her and tapping her from time to time, and eventually even dared to pinch her ear.
An Lingran resisted on the surface.
But inside, she was delighted... Over the next seven days, under Gu Yunfan's guidance, An Lingran progressed rapidly and basically mastered the massage skills he taught.
She learned the skills, but her soul had been snatched away. With the two of them in close, semi-clothed contact every day, she wouldn't be human if she didn't feel something.
After enduring for a week, An Lingran reached her limit. The flood dammed up in her heart was about to burst.
Chapter 128: Sigh... I'm not a scumbag... You're forcing an honest man into prostitution... "Beauty... add another session..."
Gu Yunfan lay on the bed with his eyes closed for a nap, a look of enjoyment on his face.
An Lingran pinched his calf: "Add your head! Do you take me for a technician? Wake up, stop dreaming."
Gu Yunfan opened his hazy eyes: "So it's Second Sister. Sorry, I was a bit dazed. This shows you've practiced well and have received my true teachings. The original plan was ten lessons, but you learned it in eight. Not bad, not bad~"
"You've been scolding me for a week, and finally, you say something nice."
"What? Not used to it? You want me to keep scolding you?"
"Tch, am I sick? You've had your fill these past few days, haven't you, kid?"
"Who are you calling kid? Please use my title while at work. Call me Teacher Gu!"
"Fine, fine~ Teacher Gu, Teacher Gu~"
"The Chinese Therapeutic Massage course ends here. I have school tomorrow, so I won't have as much free time. I can't always come to the hospital to find you. The Acupuncture, Qigong, and Chinese Herbal Medicinecourses can only be taught at home, but I can't guarantee I'll have time every day."
"Understood..."
With the first stage of the course over, An Lingransuddenly felt reluctant. She was used to following Gu Yunfan in the hospital lounge every afternoon... used to Gu Yunfan sitting on her and scolding her... "Give me my clothes." Gu Yunfan sat up. "I have to go to work at the company."
"Wait..." An Lingran glanced at the wall clock. "Um... each daily lesson is two hours... it's not time yet..."
"You've mastered it already; there's no need to learn more."
"Well... then tell me more about Acupuncture or Qigong... after all, you have school tomorrow... who knows when the next lesson will be..."
"You're quite the eager student~"
Gu Yunfan knew perfectly well that An Lingran had definitely fallen for him. She didn't want him to leave. After performing Chinese Therapeutic Massage on each day, he had seen it long ago.
Sigh... I'm not a scumbag... you're forcing an honest man into prostitution... During the Spring Festival, I promised Fourth Sister that Third Sister would be the last. If another woman tempted me, I guaranteed I would remain unmoved and give her no chance. Aren't you making things difficult for me?
"I don't have Acupuncture tools, how can I teach you?"
"Um... how about teaching some Qigong first?"
"Alright~"
Gu Yunfan lay down and moved toward the outer edge. "You lie flat too. I'll teach you some basic breathing regulation methods first."
"Um..." An Lingran looked hesitant. The two of them lying on the bed together? He was bare-chested... and she was in her bra... was this appropriate?
Forget it... isn't this exactly what you wanted... An Lingranlet out a soft breath and lay on the bed. The single bed was a bit cramped, so she instinctively moved inward.
"Tell me first, what is Qigong?" Gu Yunfan pulled up the quilt to cover them both.
An Lingran's eyes froze: "What are you doing??"
"What do you mean 'what am I doing'? It's that time of year when it's still chilly. Although the heating is on, it's easy to catch a cold lying flat like this. Besides, a man and a woman lying together half-naked, do you think that looks good?"
"Fine..."
"Hurry up and tell me~"
"Qigong is a traditional Dragon Country method for strengthening the body, maintaining health, and curing diseases. It uses body regulation, breath regulation, and mind regulation as its core means. By actively controlling one's physical and mental state, it harmonizes Qi and blood, clears the meridians, and nurtures righteous Qi, thereby achieving the effects of strengthening the physique, preventing and treating diseases, prolonging life, and developing potential."
"That's right. As your teacher, I will first impart the Abdominal Breathing Great Method to you. Practice along with me."
Gu Yunfan inhaled slowly: "Inhale slowly and deeply through the nasal cavity. Let your intent sink with the airflow down to the Dantian. The abdomen should rise naturally, and the chest should remain relaxed but not intentionally expanded."
An Lingran quietly followed suit.
"Let me check if you're doing it right." Gu Yunfan reached out under the covers to touch An Lingran's lower abdomen.
"Cough, cough, cough..." An Lingran's lower abdomen felt numb, as if struck by an electric shock. She lost her focus in a second, and the airflow gathered in her Dantianinstantly dissipated.
"Who told you to exhale? You're asking for another scolding, aren't you?" Gu Yunfan's large hand pressed against her navel. "Come on, inhale again. You must sink the airflow to the Dantian. Unless I say exhale, you have to keep holding it."
An Lingran had to do it three times in a row before passing.
Gu Yunfan's large hand drifted upward and rested on her chest: "Continue, let me feel the changes in your chest cavity again."
Oh god... I can't take it anymore—
An Lingran could no longer suppress the impulse in her heart. In a moment of passion, she suddenly turned and hugged Gu Yunfan, her eyes burning and her breathing rapid.
"What are you doing?? Do you want to learn Mouth-to-Mouth Energy Transmission? That's high-level Qigong; we haven't reached that step yet!"
"Go away! You brat... let's date!"
"Huh???"
"Don't act so surprised... you've been taking liberties with me every day... do you dare say you don't have feelings for me?"
"Who's taking liberties? I'm teaching you medical skills."
"It's true you're teaching medicine... but the groping is also real... I'm ten years older than you... I'm nearly thirty this year... do you think I'm stupid?"
"Second Sister, you've really misunderstood..."
Before he could finish, his vision went dark, his lips felt a coolness, and An Lingran kissed him.
Wow~
The abstinent goddess isn't so abstinent after all~
And she's quite proactive~
Gu Yunfan pushed her away symbolically, looking troubled: "Second Sister, calm down. To be honest with you, Fourth Sister warned me not to let me..."
An Lingran was in a state of excitement and didn't listen to his explanation at all, kissing him forcefully again.
This time, Gu Yunfan did not refuse. He wrapped his arms around An Lingran's waist and responded fiercely.
Oh my god... this guy's kissing skills are so fierce... he's stopped pretending, hasn't he?
I knew you liked me~
A little pervert in sheep's clothing~
The two of them hugged tightly and kissed passionately.
Half an hour passed... An Lingran's pupils shook in shock... the early spring sunset came a bit later than in winter.
Jiang Yujun called: "Hello, baby, hasn't today's lesson ended yet?"
"It just ended. The first stage of the Chinese Therapeutic Massage course is complete. I just had Second Sister take an exam to check her learning results, so it took a bit longer." Gu Yunfan held An Lingran's shoulder and gently caressed her.
An Lingran held her breath, not daring to make a sound. Beforehand, her brain was hot and she was fearless, but afterward, hearing her mother's voice, she felt afraid.
The voice on the other end laughed: "An exam, huh~ then come back quickly."
"Will do~"
Gu Yunfan hung up and sighed: "Sigh—"
"What are you sighing for..." An Lingran's voice was weak.
"Second Sister, I kindly taught you medical skills for free, and you? You wanted my skills and my person. You're taking everything you can get~"
"Ha..." An Lingran clutched her abdomen as she laughed, "I've wronged you, haven't I~"
"I never expected that the always steady and calm Doctor An would actually have such designs on me. If Our Mother knew, she'd definitely be shocked. She trusts you so much, which is why she felt safe letting me give you private lessons. If it were Sixth Sister, she never would have agreed."
"I..."
An Lingran suddenly felt guilty toward her mother. Her mother indeed trusted her very much, but she had gone against her mother's wishes.
Mom... I'm sorry... I know doing this will make you sad... but I really couldn't control myself... humans have emotions and desires... this kid tempted me every day... I couldn't help it... "That... you must never tell Our Mother... I'm worried she won't be able to handle the shock..." An Lingran said with a face full of worry.
Gu Yunfan hummed in response: "What about the Sisters?"
"Of course, you can't tell them either... you can't tell anyone..."
"Someone has a pair of Fiery Eyes; she'll be able to tell."
"Who... do you mean Fourth Sister?"
"Yes, she's a master detective with a keen sense of smell. She already knows about me, Yan Yan, and Xi Xi."
"What about you, Yan Yan, and Xi Xi??"
"You know..."
"Oh my god! You're really together with both of them??"
An Lingran had actually suspected it for a long time, but she didn't have the strong observation skills of Amiya or Wei Zixia and didn't dare to be sure. Hearing Gu Yunfanadmit it himself, she was deeply surprised.
"Gu Yunfan... you... you have girlfriends and yet... yet you did that with me..." An Lingran was in a total panic.
Gu Yunfan said calmly: "That's a bit unfair of you to say. You forced me. After I pushed you away, I tried to explain to you, but you wouldn't listen. You were like a crazy person."
"I..." An Lingran was speechless. What to do, what to do?? I didn't want to steal Sixth or Seventh Sister's boyfriend... how did I become a mistress?
"Sleep for a while. Our Mother is rushing me, I have to go." Gu Yunfan got up to shower.
"Hey, don't leave... you slept with me, you have to give me an explanation..." An Lingran's mind was a bit dazed.
Chapter 129 Godmother CEO: Alright, now your Second Sister is starting to contend for him
Jiang Group Headquarters Building.
Gu Yunfan carried a hot drink, humming a little tune as he pushed open the CEO's office door. "Godmother, I'm back~"
"You brat, you're finally back. Alright, your Fourth Sisterand Fifth Sister aren't contending with me for you anymore; now your Second Sister is starting to contend. She keeps inviting you to the hospital for teaching every day, honestly." Jiang Yujun's tone carried a hint of resentment.
"Is Godmother jealous?"
"Of course~" Jiang Yujun made no attempt to hide her slight displeasure.
Clink~
Gu Yunfan inserted the straw into the hot drink cup, walked to the desk, and fed it to his Godmother: "Here, this is Rock Sugar Pear Soup I bought for you at Second Sister's hospital entrance. It'll neutralize your jealousy. Be careful, it's hot~"
"You brat~" Jiang Yujun smiled broadly and took a sip. "You're going to school tomorrow. You can't possibly keep going to teach your Second Sister every day, can you?"
"No, I told her that the Chinese Therapeutic Massageclass ends today. Other courses will be taught at home irregularly. I promised Godmother that this year I would help Godmother develop the Jiang Group into the number one technology enterprise in Dragon Country. So next, I will focus my efforts on the company, concentrating on researching aviation engines and artificial intelligence robots."
"Is that so? You brat, you're quite conscientious~"
Jiang Yujun looked relieved. "But I still say the same thing: don't feel pressured. Becoming the number one technology enterprise in Dragon Country was just my dream when I was young. I don't want it to become a burden for you."
"I don't feel it's a burden at all. Now it's not just your dream, but also my goal, direction, and driving force. Who told me I'm your Godson~"
"Haha~, you're such a sweet talker~"
Jiang Yujun rubbed his head across the desk.
"Then I'm off to work, okay~" Gu Yunfan leaned down and took a sip of the Rock Sugar Pear Soup from Jiang Yujun's straw.
Her foxy eyes lowered, Jiang Yujun's gaze was filled with a smile, and ripples stirred in her heart.
Gu Yunfan's office was next door. He was managing two projects simultaneously. During the Spring Festival, Jiang Yujun had been helping him recruit talent. Now, with abundant talent and a strong team, engineers and technicians didn't need to struggle with R&D; they only needed to execute according to Gu Yunfan's instructions.
Jiang Yujun actually wanted to work with Gu Yunfan, but she was afraid of disturbing his work, so she arranged a separate office for him.
Gu Yunfan returned to his office to handle some daily affairs, then went to the artificial intelligence robot R&D department to track progress. He was busy until 8 PM, then left work with his Godmother.
Jiang Yujun's ideal state was to go to work, work, and leave work with her Godson every day. Unfortunately, Gu Yunfan had to go to school, so this couldn't be realized for now.
"By the way, Godmother, I have an idea I'd like to discuss with you."
In the car on the way home, Gu Yunfan suggested, "After the aviation engine experiment is successful, I don't want to go to school every day. I already know a lot of what they teach, so there's no need to waste time on repetitive learning. I want to attend classes selectively and use the saved time on the artificial intelligence robot project. This way, I can also spend more time with you~"
"Really??" Just what she wanted, this move hit right at Jiang Yujun's heart. "Great, great! I completely agree. You brat are exceptionally talented. Your Aerospace Professional Knowledge is stronger than your Eldest Sister's and many expert professors'. There's really no need to attend classes every day. When the time comes, I'll talk to the school and let you come and go as you please~"
"Thank you, Godmother~"
"Godmother should be thanking you~"
Jiang Yujun happily stroked Gu Yunfan's face. "How can you be so lovable?"
Upon returning home, they saw the Fifth Princess, Zhao Siqing, wearing a tracksuit and vigorously jumping rope in the courtyard.
After the Lantern Festival, her unit gave her five days off. She had been exhausted during the Spring Festival and had been sleeping in for the past two days.
"Oh, Host Zhao is losing weight again?" Gu Yunfanteased.
Zhao Siqing didn't stop, panting as she complained, "Hoo-ha... It's all your fault... I gained seven or eight jin over the Spring Festival... When I hosted the Lantern Festival Gala... netizens said I looked 'round'..."
Jiang Yujun linked arms with Gu Yunfan and chuckled, "We're all the same~, I also gained five or six jin. Your Eighth Brother's cooking is too good. I can't lose weight now. Your Eighth Brother said I look fine like this. 172cm tall, 55kg weight, not fat, right?"
"I'm 170cm tall... I just weighed myself... 53.33kg... not fat either... But hosts and actors are the same... you look ten jin heavier on camera... so you have to be a little thinner to look good..."
"Godmother said she wants to eat hot dry noodles, I'm going to make some for Godmother. Do you want some?"
"Cough cough... No! Don't tempt me!"
Zhao Siqing stopped after 300 jumps, panting heavily: "Starting tomorrow... you'll run with me every morning... you made me gain a few jin... you have to help me lose it..."
"Godmother, listen, how unreasonable is this person~"
"Let's ignore her~"
Jiang Yujun led Gu Yunfan to the kitchen.
Watching their intimate backs, Zhao Siqing increasingly felt that Jiang Yujun's feelings for Gu Yunfan were not quite right.
Ding—
Zhao Siqing looked towards the elevator entrance. "Second Sister is back~, how's your medical studies with Old Eight going recently? What stage are you at?"
Cough cough cough... An Lingran's eyes held a hidden embarrassment.
What stage was she at?
She had reached a very deep stage... "The Chinese Therapeutic Massage class is over, next up is Acupuncture."
An Lingran was expressionless, which was her usual demeanor: cold and humorless, even in front of family. Only in front of Gu Yunfan would she show a different side.
"Oh oh~, Old Eight is making hot dry noodles for Our Mother, do you want some?"
When Gu Yunfan left in the afternoon, he had given An Lingran a ten-complete great tonic pill, so her spirit was excellent, and Zhao Siqing didn't notice anything unusual.
"No, I'm tired. I'm going to wash up and go to bed first."
An Lingran glanced at the kitchen. She really wanted to see Gu Yunfan and talk to him properly, but it wasn't convenient at home.
Hearing Second Sister's voice, Gu Yunfan poked his head out from the kitchen: "Doctor An is back. Are you hungry? Come, come, I'll make noodles for you to eat~"
...
An Lingran glared at him, then calmly said, "I ate at the hospital. You and Our Mother eat. I'm going to wash up and go to bed."
"Alright then~, the knowledge points I taught you this afternoon, make sure to review and consolidate them well."
You... An Lingran always felt that Gu Yunfan's words were a bit improper. She replied, "Understood."
Just as she was about to step onto the East Wing Roomsteps, the elevator dinged again, followed by Amiya's voice.
"Comrades~, I'm back! I just heard in the garage, Old Eight is making noodles, right? Make me a bowl, I'm starving~"
"Oh my~, Fourth Sister is back. Why didn't you notify us in advance? Are you launching a surprise attack?"
Zhao Siqing went forward to greet her. Amiya had gone out of town for a case on the eighth day of the lunar new year and was only returning today.
Seeing Amiya, An Lingran immediately felt guilty, worried that her Fourth Sister would notice something amiss.