When choosing a place to visit, Gu Yan had actually considered many options.
He thought about where to take Leng Qingqiu.
He considered amusement parks, movie theaters, and even shopping malls.
But in the end, he dismissed all of them.
If it were just Leng Ling'er, she would definitely enjoy these lively, crowded places.
But... for Leng Qingqiu, it was different.
Gu Yan knew that even if she didn’t care where he took her, deep down, he understood that she was a girl who preferred tranquility.
So...
An hour later.
The car stopped at the foot of the mountain.
"We're here," Gu Yan said softly, then got out of the car and walked to the passenger side to open the door for Leng Qingqiu.
Are we here?
As Gu Yan held her hand to help her out of the car, she couldn’t help but feel a bit uneasy.
But when she used her senses to feel the surroundings, she was stunned.
Because...
This place had almost no trace of human life.
Why? Where is this?
"Huh? Brother-in-law, why did you bring us to the mountains?" Leng Ling'er exclaimed as she got out of the car and realized they were at the base of a mountain.
"You’ll understand soon," Gu Yan replied with a hint of annoyance.
The next moment.
"Young Master, Miss Leng."
Several men in suits and ties approached.
At the same time, an open-top sightseeing vehicle arrived.
The leader was the garden manager, dressed in a neat uniform, exuding a professional and amiable demeanor.
He looked at Gu Yan with a flattering smile: "Mr. Gu, the cable car has been prepared for you. Today, the entire garden is reserved exclusively for you and..."
He glanced at Leng Qingqiu, who had her eyes closed: "...your beloved."
When someone referred to her as Gu Yan’s beloved, Leng Qingqiu’s heart stirred slightly.
Gu Yan nodded: "Thank you, I appreciate it."
With that, he tightened his grip on Leng Qingqiu’s hand: "Let’s go, Qingqiu. You’ll be pleasantly surprised."
Suppressing her doubts, Leng Qingqiu nodded: "Okay."
During the ride on the sightseeing vehicle, Leng Ling'er leaned out to take in the scenery.
The air was fresh, and the surroundings were lush with greenery.
In the distance, she could see two cable car lines leading up into the sky.
Curious, she asked: "Brother-in-law, where exactly are we?"
Brother-in-law... oh! So this is Young Master Gu’s sister-in-law!
The garden manager silently noted the striking appearance of this young girl with golden hair.
Gu Yan didn’t keep them in suspense. He turned to the garden manager and said: "Manager Zhang, why don’t you introduce this place?"
"Yes! Of course!" Manager Zhang replied nervously, then turned on his microphone and began his explanation.
Before becoming the manager, he had been a tour guide here, so explaining was second nature to him.
"Esteemed guests, welcome to Qili Garden, also known as the 'Garden in the Sky.'"
"Right now, we are at the outer base of Qili Garden."
"This area is covered in lush greenery, and its exclusivity and privacy are ensured by a dedicated cable car route."
"The cable car starts at the reception area at the foot of the mountain."
At this point, Manager Zhang glanced at Gu Yan with a flattering smile: "Normally, this place is a retreat for the elite and influential."
"But today, Mr. Gu has reserved the entire garden, so... it’s open exclusively for the three of you!"
"Throughout Qili Garden, there are call buttons. If you need any service, just press the button, and a dedicated staff member will arrive within five minutes!"
Leng Ling'er listened in awe.
Qili Garden?!
So this is that Qili Garden?
She often browsed the internet and knew that this was a private nature retreat built by a few wealthy individuals.
Back then, she and Bai Qionglan had mocked and criticized how the rich knew how to have fun.
But now, looking at it...
Huh?
It turns out I’m the rich one?
Soon.
They arrived at the cable car station.
The cable car was designed for utmost comfort, with luxurious interiors and large glass windows offering panoramic views of the mountain scenery.
The plush seats and heating system ensured a comfortable ride.
"I wish you all a pleasant journey."
"The cable car is about to ascend. I won’t disturb you further."
Manager Zhang closed the cable car door, waved, and started the ride.
The sensation of ascending began.
The cable car rose steadily into the sky.
"Wow!"
"It’s so beautiful!"
Leng Ling'er pressed her face against the window, exclaiming in amazement.
"Ling'er, be careful," Leng Qingqiu reminded her, feeling that her sister was being too reckless.
Gu Yan sat beside Leng Qingqiu, wrapping an arm around her shoulder, and surprisingly defended Ling'er: "Don’t worry, it’s just the three of us here."
"Qingqiu, what’s wrong? You seem a bit upset."
"Is your chest feeling tight? Do you need your dear husband to massage it for you?"
As he spoke, Gu Yan reached out toward Leng Qingqiu’s chest.
But before he could fulfill his mischievous intent.
*Slap!*
Leng Qingqiu swatted his hand away in annoyance: "Be serious!"
"Ouch... Qingqiu, you’re so rough..." Gu Yan pretended to be in pain, then leaned his body against hers again.
"You!"
Leng Qingqiu pushed him away, but like sticky candy, he leaned back again.
After a few back-and-forths, she couldn’t help but laugh in frustration.
Finally.
She sighed: "You’re being too flashy."
"After today, all the major families in Jianghai will know..."
"That you, the heir of the Gu Family, Young Master Gu..."
"Reserved Qili Garden for a woman."
"The family annual meeting is coming up. Have you considered what will happen then... Mmm!"
Before she could finish.
Leng Qingqiu was physically interrupted.
Leng Ling'er covered her eyes but peeked through her fingers. How bold these two are...
A few minutes later.
.
Their lips parted.
*Pop~*
"You! What are you doing! Interrupting someone when they’re talking!"
Leng Qingqiu quickly covered her mouth with her arm, scolding him in embarrassment.
How infuriating!
She didn’t want to, but her body didn’t push him away in time.
And her senses had even heightened slightly.
How annoying! Doesn’t this make it seem like I was looking forward to this too?!
Hearing this.
Gu Yan took a deep breath and spoke seriously: "This is my answer, Qingqiu!"
"I don’t care what others think, say, or do. I don’t care about what my future holds!"
"I just want to be with you, loving you for a lifetime!"
"Because to me... that’s what matters most."
Leng Qingqiu’s heart skipped a beat.
[The other me, the furnace did say that, you know.]
Shut up, Little Cold... You don’t understand anything...
And didn’t you say you wouldn’t interfere with us?!
[Hehe.]
Little Cold went silent.
On the surface.
Leng Qingqiu snorted lightly and turned her head away: "Do whatever you want. I don’t care anymore."
Gu Yan’s high-profile actions would undoubtedly provoke dissatisfaction from certain families.
It seems I’ll have to keep an eye on things.
Gu Yan, sensing that Leng Qingqiu was no longer angry, leaned in again: "Qingqiu, my Qingqiu, since you’re not mad anymore, can we kiss again?"
"Who said I’m not mad anymore?"
"Ling'er is still here, don’t... Mmm..."
Leng Ling'er shivered in the corner.
...
....
The cable car passed through layers of clouds, as if entering a mysterious ocean world.
As the altitude increased, the cable car finally arrived at the exclusive platform of Qili Garden.
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
