The well-dressed Gu Feimo sat on the balcony, working until past midnight before heading inside.
So everyone had the illusion that the Seventh Young Master had always been busy at Feng Residence, never leaving.
...
Early the next morning, Xia Yinian was awakened by the sound of knocking.
She was startled and imdiately sat up.
"Little..."
The two had been entwined for a whole night and slept well, but Xia Yinian hadn’t forgotten that Uncle wasn’t wearing clothes.
She initially planned to get up early and go help Uncle fetch clothes, but unexpectedly, the door was already being knocked on while her alarm hadn’t gone off yet.
Sweeping her gaze around and seeing no one, Xia Yinian let out a sigh of relief.
"Nian Nian." The door was knocked on once more from outside.
"Coming." Xia Yinian got out of bed and put on her shoes.
Before heading out to open the door, she didn’t forget to check the bathroom.
Luckily, Uncle wasn’t there, nor were his clothes.
"Coming, coming." Xia Yinian responded, going to open the door.
Gu Lingqian, neatly dressed, stood outside the door with his signature smile.
Turning to look at the opened door, he pushed it open and stepped inside.
"I said I’d accompany you last night, but after going back and taking a bath, I accidentally fell asleep, just to prevent Grandpa from suspecting anything, so I ca early." Gu Lingqian smiled lightly.
"Oh, it’s okay." Xia Yinian nodded, "I was about to wake up anyway."
"Wait a bit for , I won’t be long."
If Brother Ling Qian had not left, Uncle should not be coming in either.
Anyway, she really slept soundly last night.
Taking a glance at Gu Lingqian, Xia Yinian packed her clothes and went into the bathroom.
Gu Lingqian stood aside, looking at the bed with two pillow indentations remaining, one large and one small, feeling inexplicable.
Xia Yinian didn’t delay, quickly finishing washing up, grabbing her things, and went downstairs together with Gu Lingqian.
Having breakfast with the Old Madam, Gu Lingqian personally escorted Xia Yinian out.
The triennial Alchemy Competition was held at the International Trade Organization in Ye City.
Judging from the venue, this year’s competition was visibly different from previous editions.
Looking at the crowd outside, Xia Yinian closed her eyes and took a deep breath.
Gu Lingqian looked at her but said nothing.
"Young Master Ling Qian, please!" Nan Shen got out of the car to open the door for Gu Lingqian.
Gu Lingqian nodded, getting into the car with his long legs.
Once Gu Lingqian’s car appeared, a large crowd of reporters surged forward.
Gu Lingqian personally went to open the car door for Xia Yinian, took her hand, and helped her out.
Giving her a reassuring look, Gu Lingqian gently wrapped his arm around her shoulders.
The bodyguards stood around, ensuring no one got close.
"Young Master Ling Qian, is soone from the Gu Family attending this year’s Alchemy Competition to open Shengshi Group’s pharmaceutical market?"
"I’ve heard the Yu Family and Gu Family will soon be united by marriage. If Lady Qing becos part of the Gu Family, isn’t this all redundant?"
"With Shengshi Group and Yu Sheng Pharmaceutical officially cooperating, there’s no need for Lady Niannian to compete at all."
"Lady Qing has won the championship two consecutive tis, surely she won’t disappoint this ti either."
"I’ve heard Lady Niannian is a design student at Kyoto University. Lady Niannian, do you have confidence in this year’s Alchemy Competition?"
A crowd of reporters blocked the fronts of the bodyguards, speaking one after another with nurous questions.
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