Chapter 196: Chapter 196

Lu Xiya bit her lip with emotion, "Brother Nianchen, don’t say that."

Pei Nianchen seemed to have settled all his feelings, a faint smile at the corner of his lips, "From today, I will change."

He turned to look at Lu Xiya, "No longer will I be a Pei Nianchen who easily falls into pain and gloom. I will take care of you and silently protect Jiayin."

Guarding her, loving her, sheltering her, waiting for her to turn back.

Presenting a brand new Pei Nianchen in front of her, waiting for her to see his good side once again.

After breakfast, Gu Jiayin returned to the bedroom, took a bath, and changed into clean clothes.

She couldn’t wait to go check out Twilight Manor.

It had been too long.

Everything about her grandfather was there. So many beautiful childhood memories were there, she couldn’t wait to relive them.

She thought Sheng Qianchi had gone to work, but when she came out of the bathroom, she found him sitting on the sofa, looking like he was waiting for her, fiddling with a few cards in his hand.

"Aren’t you going to work?" she asked.

"Today, I’m going with you." He said this, beckoning her with his hand to sit closer, "Come here."

As soon as Gu Jiayin sat on the sofa, he pulled her into his arms.

Sheng Qianchi pushed a few bank cards towards Gu Jiayin, "These are the secondary cards of the several banks I commonly use. From today onward, these are our joint assets. If you want to buy something or need to spend money, just swipe the card."

He looked at her, smiling gently, "All the passwords are your birthday."

That day, he said he would hand over all his assets for Mrs. Sheng to manage, she thought it was a joke, but he really did it.

But she didn’t want them. Who doesn’t like money? But this money, filled with trust, carried too much responsibility, it was something she felt she couldn’t bear.

After all, she really hadn’t thought about marrying him.

So she pushed the cards back, "I’m not Mrs. Sheng yet."

Sheng Qianchi laughed and flicked her forehead, "Do you intend to run away?"

He reached to pinch the soft flesh of her cheek, "Having become my woman, Sheng Qianchi’s woman, you can’t escape for life, so, this position of Mrs. Sheng, whether you want it or not, you have to take it."

He stuffed all the cards into her wallet, "Sooner or later, you’ll be Mrs. Sheng. You’re just exercising a bit of the rights ahead of time."

Having done this, Gu Jiayin couldn’t forcefully refuse, pouted and teased, "Aren’t you afraid I’ll run off with your money?"

Sheng Qianchi found it even funnier, "Not afraid," his eyebrows bore a mischievous and unruly expression, "If you run off with the money, I’ll chase you, and once I catch you, you’ll have to keep me, understand?"

Is this really the famous cold and bloodthirsty sole heir of the Sheng Family of Licheng City?

She rolled her eyes at the ceiling.

After tidying up, Sheng Qianchi used his helicopter to take Gu Jiayin to Twilight Manor, and Sister Li and Jiajia came along as well.

Sister Li also held deep feelings towards Twilight Manor, having worked at the Gu Family for over a decade, she was very familiar with it.

Ever since the Gu Family collapsed, she had never gone back to Twilight Manor.

The helicopter flew across the whole city, reaching the southern side of Licheng City, looking down, a vast expanse of lush greenery sprawled below.

Twilight Manor occupies over a thousand acres, with mountains, rivers, woods, and vast vineyards.

Gu Jiayin’s grandfather was a man who cared deeply about the quality of life. Twilight Manor was meticulously planned by him, with scenery as picturesque as a painting, and even the manor villas were built uniquely.

Coming here felt like entering a paradise.

Sitting in the helicopter, looking down through the window, a pastoral view unfolded below, vast vineyards orderly planned, glowing with a verdant hue.

Standing by the window, Gu Jiayin quietly watched everything below, while Sister Li held Jiajia and stood next to her.

Sister Li, full of emotion, couldn’t help shedding tears once again, deeply sighing, "It’s been over seven years since coming here, seeing everything now, my heart aches. If the old master were still alive, everything here would surely be as it was."

Yes, Gu Jiayin’s grandfather loved this manor the most. No matter how prosperous the Twilight Group became later, his focus remained on Twilight Manor.

He practically came to inspect the manor every day, personally guiding its construction, one could say this garden was like his child.

Gu Jiayin, after all, was not the same as before; while she felt melancholy, she wasn’t as moved as Sister Li. She hadn’t forgotten the greatest purpose behind reclaiming this garden.

She frowned slightly, scanning the whole garden, the reflection of thought in her deep black eyes.

If the Blood Tears Jade hadn’t been lost, then where would grandfather have hidden it?

Grandfather was a learned man with immense wisdom, it ran too deep, she figured she hadn’t the means to fathom his intent.

Sheng Qianchi gently embraced Gu Jiayin from behind, cheek to cheek, his voice soft, "Quite sentimental?"

Despite her silence, he could sense the emotion deeply ingrained within her, too deeply attended.

Seeing the two so intimate, Sister Li took Jiajia and quietly retreated to another cabin.

Gu Jiayin slightly turned her head, casting Sheng Qianchi a glance, then returned her gaze to the uniquely styled villa,

"Of course it’s sentimental, there are so many childhood memories here. This villa was personally designed by grandfather, blending multiple architectural styles from various countries, both layout and construction of the garden were personally managed by him."

She took a deep breath, lips curving into a faint smile filled with memories, "When I was little, he often played with me here. I’ve tasted every grape from each grape field here. When I was three, I even drank wine brewed by him."

Sheng Qianchi nodded, "Your grandfather was a remarkable man." He pointed to the landscape below, forming a circle, "Though I’ve never seen your grandfather, just looking at this manor, one can tell he was a man with great wisdom."

Gu Jiayin grew curious, he didn’t seem to be flattering her, but rather, his tone was filled with admiration, "How can you tell?"

Sheng Qianchi tenderly gazed down at the woman in his arms, then looked at the manor below, "Do you see? The whole garden is a giant Eight Trigrams Array," he pointed to the magnificent villa, "that right there is the array’s eye."

"Ah?" Gu Jiayin widened her eyes in surprise, looking at Sheng Qianchi in disbelief. Updates are released by N()velFire.net

The rumors of the Sheng Family’s heir being not only merciless and bloodthirsty but also well-read, encompassing knowledge from all over, seemed not to be exaggerated.

Without realizing it, Gu Jiayin herself hadn’t noticed, but a touch of admiration arose in her eyes as she looked at the man.

Seeing the woman he loved admire him, Sheng Qianchi’s mood soared by several percentages, drawing his lips into a joyful curve, becoming all the more eager to explain further.