Chapter 2264: Staying at the Yan Family

Gu Zhiqi shook her head at Yan Hua, “No, there’s still something to do.”

Seeing this, Yan Hua felt a bit disappointed, but was still unwilling to give up easily, so he added, “The night is getting late, why not stay here tonight, or at least come in for a late-night snack.”

Listening to Yan Hua’s nearly tempting words, Gu Zhiqi was silent for a moment, and the anger in her heart dissipated a lot.

Realizing that it was indeed getting late, she finally said to Yan Hua, “Three guest rooms.”

Upon hearing this, Yan Hua’s eyes lit up instantly, about to agree, when suddenly Su Yunling spoke, “Two rooms will do.”

As soon as Su Yunling said this, Yan Hua and Gu Zhiqi both turned to look at him.

Su Yunling turned his head to look at Gu Zhiqi, calmly saying, “I’m afraid to sleep alone.”

Gu Zhiqi: “…”

Yan Hua: “…”

Are you sure you’re afraid?

Gu Zhiqi remained silent for a few seconds, finally, unable to resist Su Yunling’s feigned pitiful expression, she said to Yan Hua, “Two rooms.”

Hearing this, Yan Hua was a bit surprised, and while agreeing, he secretly assessed Su Yunling, “Miss Gu, who might this be?”

Gu Zhiqi turned to look at Su Yunling, signaling him to introduce himself.

Su Yunling’s lips curved slightly as he nodded to Yan Hua, introducing himself, “Hello, I’m Zhizhi’s fiancé, Su Yunling.”

Yan Hua: “…”

Whoa~ fiancé indeed.

“Hello, hello, I’m Yan Hua, the head of the Yan Family.”

As Yan Hua spoke, he stepped forward to shake hands with Su Yunling, and afterwards, Yan Hua also got acquainted with Tang Yichen.

Only then did he lead the three of them into the Yan Family residence.

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After having supper, Gu Zhiqi and the others chatted with Yan Hua for a while to learn about the Yan Family’s situation. When it was time to sleep, they returned to their rooms.

Gu Zhiqi was the first to shower, and after finishing, she walked to the window, staring outside in a daze.

Su Yunling, having finished his shower, saw Gu Zhiqi staring blankly outside.

It was clear she’d been standing there since finishing her shower, as her hair was still wet.

Su Yunling stepped over to Gu Zhiqi, reached out with his fingers through her hair, gently combed it, and then took a comb from his storage ring to carefully brush it, using Vital Energy to dry it.

Feeling someone behind her, Gu Zhiqi turned to glance back.

“What are you thinking about?” Seeing her turn around, Su Yunling asked softly.

Seeing Su Yunling still holding her hair, Gu Zhiqi turned back and let him brush her hair, resting her hands under her chin, gazing at the night outside, and spoke softly, “Back when Nine Stars City was founded, I carefully selected every person, but…”

“I didn’t expect, even so, there would still be people acting against moral principles.”

As Gu Zhiqi spoke, her eyebrows showed faint sorrow.

Nine Stars City was something she built herself, like a child she personally raised. Seeing Nine Stars City like this, she naturally felt a bit despondent.

Su Yunling continued to gently brush Gu Zhiqi’s hair, “In life, everyone seeks something. Some adhere to their principles while pursuing what they want, but some inevitably cross the line, something neither you nor I can control.”

“Those people you speak of may have upheld their principles in the past.”

Gu Zhiqi turned back to look at Su Yunling, “So, is it impossible to stop such things?”

Su Yunling shook his head, “Human nature is too complex, beyond understanding.”

He paused for two seconds and then said to Gu Zhiqi, “That’s probably why laws and rules exist to impose limitations.”