After Leng Xuanmo left thirty minutes ago she was now seated at the back of a rolls Royce ready to take her home. To her new home with her younger brother. She looked at the Rolls Royce as she remembered those days when she would seat lavishly at the back of the Rolls Royce and her driver and bodyguards would lined up to her. But now, those things are not meant for her anymore. Those things are now for someone else. She can no longer seat at the back of a rolls Royce and enjoy herself comfortably, no personal driver of her own and no bodyguards ready to follow her wherever she goes to.
"What are you thinking about?" Leng Yumo asked as she noticed her sister in law wasn't listening to what she was saying
"Nothing" Lu Jingyan replied her not wanting to attract her younger brother in the front seat
"Sister in law. Are you thinking about when you still acquired all these?" Leng Yumo asked. Lu Jingyan looked at Leng Yumo and wondered she really is refined like an ink so talented
"Yumo. How old are you?" Lu Jingyan asked
"19" she replied
"Really? You look 18" Lu Jingyan said
"I don't like people calling me 18 so I tell people I am 19. I would be 19 in February" Leng Yumo said
"February? February what?" Lu Xinyan asked he listened to their conversation
"27th" Leng Yumo replied
"Xinyan would be 20 in February 27th also" Lu Jingyan said
"Really? That great. I finally have a twin" Leng Yumo said
"An elder twin" Lu Jingyan said
"Who cares" she said as she brings out her phone and goes on WeChat
"Bro. Guess what I finally have a twin. Lu Xinyan is my twin brother. Born on the same day and the same month" she did a voice note and send to her elder brother
"That's great news. Finally no more whining about being alone anymore" Leng Xuanmo said.
Lu Jingyan looked at Leng Yumo as she happily talk to her brother and she remembered those days when she took care of her brother when their parents didn't even have their time. And she smiled looking at the cute Yumo
"Momo. Which school did you attend?" Lu Xinyan asked
"Qinyan international academy" she replies" Leng Yumo replied "what of you Xinyan?"
"Xinyu academy" Lu Xinyan said
"Xinyu. Xinyan" Leng Yumo said looking at Lu Jingyan
"One is heart like a rock. Another is heart voice" Lu Xinyan said shocking the both of them
"Woah, Xinyan. You really are exceptional" Leng Yumo said
"Thank you" Lu Xinyan said as they both smiled.
The car drove into a large compound after an hour drive.
Leng Manor stood like a quiet emperor at the edge of the city. Cold, immovable, and commanding. The towering black iron gates opened to a long driveway lined with silver-barked trees, their leaves trimmed to eerie perfection. The mansion itself rose with sharp, geometric edges in sleek obsidian stone and frosted glass, reflecting both power and detachment.
Tall pillars guarded the grand entrance, and wide marble steps led to twin doors carved with ancient Chinese symbols of protection and strength. Inside, the floors gleamed with polished black marble veined in silver. The air was always cool, carrying the faint scent of cedarwood and something colder — like snow that never melts.
Silence ruled here, broken only by the echo of footsteps or a commanding voice. Security cameras watched every corner; staff moved like ghosts, trained to vanish when not needed.
It was that moment Lu Jingyan knew that this was nothing like the house she once lived with warmth. This wasn't just a home. It was a fortress, a legacy, and a warning. The Leng family didn't build warmth they built power, and Leng Manor was the first and final reminder of that.