“Little An?” Gu Jin called out to him in confusion.

An Mingji placed his chin on her shoulder. Due to his height, he needed to slightly bend his body.

Though he heard her call, he was unwilling to let go.

He whispered playfully, “Ajin, let me hold you for a while, just a little while.”

Gu Jin didn’t make a sound, nor did she break free. She slowly leaned against the broad chest of the man behind her.

This behavior could not be more straightforward—there was no rejection, only relaxed dependence.

The corners of An Mingji’s lips curved into a satisfied arc, much like a cat with the cream.

Allen stood not far away, watching the two embracing each other. He raised his arm to rest behind his head, a hint of relief on his face.

The family head had finally won his beauty. This must be the greatest harvest of this sea voyage.

In the distance, the city’s neon lights flickered.

They weren’t far from the shore now.

An Mingji held Gu Jin close, breathing in the fresh scent from her body.

Even though they embraced, they were ultimately not in a lover’s relationship.

Feeling a bit melancholy, An Mingji asked, “Ajin, will we continue like this?”

Gu Jin turned her head, the young man’s profile coming into view: “Why do you ask that?”

“I don’t want to be apart from you.”

With no outsiders around, An Mingji rarely showed his playful side.

Gu Jin placed her hand on An Mingji’s hand that was wrapped around her waist, resting on the back of his hand in front of her.

She said, “If you don’t leave, I won’t abandon you. As long as you want, we’ll always be like this.”

These words pleased An Mingji, who chuckled softly.

The laughter was joyful and pleasant to hear.

Gu Jin’s ears slightly twitched, turning a faint red.

When An Mingji laughed, the warm breath on her ear made a slight tingling sensation.

She moved her arm backward, bumping into his chest: “Stop laughing, is it that joyful?”

An Mingji stifled his laughter, nodding seriously.

“Yes, very joyful!”

He would never leave Gu Jin, nor would she ever think of abandoning him.

This was Gu Jin, and it was also his promise.

An Mingji, embracing the person in his arms, smiled softly and asked, “Ajin, what shall we do tomorrow?”

“Up to you.”

“I heard that Yazhou has some isolated tribes, should we check them out later?”

“Since they’re isolated, why bother them?”

“Then shall we find another place?”

“Alright—”

…

The next day.

An Mingji and Gu Jin went hiking in the park forest.

After descending the mountain, they went to Yazhou’s most famous seafood restaurant.

As soon as they stepped into the restaurant, they were stopped.

“Miss Gu?!”

A voice of surprise sounded.

An Mingji and Gu Jin sized up the young man before them, an unfamiliar face.

“Who are you?” Gu Jin’s face showed confusion.

Sang Ziqiu was full of excitement, not minding that she forgot him. He introduced himself eagerly: “I’m Sang Ziqiu. Miss Gu, you’re such a significant person that you might have long forgotten me.

Years ago in Nanmian, you guided me to open a top-quality jade, saving my family’s declining business. Since we parted that year, I’ve never dared to forget, and I never properly expressed my gratitude. I didn’t expect, to my great fortune, to encounter you here.”

Sang Ziqiu’s tone was excited, a joyful expression evident on his face. Anyone could see his gratitude towards Gu Jin.

Listening to this, An Mingji and Gu Jin both recalled this person.

“It’s you, long time no see. Are you also here for a meal?”

Gu Jin looked over the man before her, his scholarly demeanor leaving a good impression.

Back then, it was because of his decent character that she gave some pointers.

Unexpectedly, fate was so subtle, bringing them together in Yazhou.

“Yes, I’m here on vacation. It’s a rare chance to meet, Miss Gu and this gentleman, please give me the honor to host a meal and properly thank you both.”

Gu Jin did not refuse.

And so, their outing became a party of three with Sang Ziqiu’s joining.

They settled in a reserved private room, ordered the restaurant’s signature dishes, and opened a bottle of expensive wine.

Sang Ziqiu was genuinely thankful to Gu Jin, the meal and wine alone cost nearly six figures.

Just the bottle of wine he ordered made up the bulk of it.

Towards Sang Ziqiu, An Mingji did not show any obvious rejection.

This man, when looking at Gu Jin, did not have a gaze that made An Mingji uncomfortable.

This made An Mingji’s attitude towards Sang Ziqiu relatively friendly.

Besides, An Mingji felt it was nice to meet an acquaintance in Yazhou.

These past few days, Gu Jin had been either reading books at the villa or watching TV, appearing quite bored.

Having someone to chat with her was also good.

An Mingji peeled shrimp and cracked crabs for Gu Jin, listening to the conversation between Sang Ziqiu and Gu Jin.

After a few more cups of wine, the excitement and joy on Sang Ziqiu’s face turned gloomy.

Though he claimed to be on vacation, he was actually avoiding someone important from Beijing.

Those so-called important figures were nothing more than parasites wielding borrowed power.

It turned out that a while ago, Sang Ziqiu had an encounter at a nightclub with the young master of the new noble Qin Family from Beijing, involving a Princess scenario.

Sang Ziqiu was extremely upset: “What Princess scenario? I don’t even know that woman. That Qin Zihao is just looking for trouble! Their Qin Family is merely the lackey of the Royal Family, only seeking our homages!”

Saying this, his face was filled with bitterness and gloom: “The Sang Family knew they couldn’t confront them, so the family told me to find somewhere to lay low.

The Royal Family and Qin Family have always eyed the Sang Family, simply coveting this piece of meat. Since ancient times, commoners can’t fight officials. What choice do we have but to retreat?”

Sang Ziqiu lifted the wine glass in front of him and downed it in one go.

Gu Jin’s brows slightly rose, hearing this, it seemed Sang Ziqiu was still unaware of the internal struggle within the Royal Family.

The Sang Family was in the jewelry business, with a wealth of assets, so it wasn’t surprising the Qin Family targeted them.

However, without Han Yong’an’s protection, could this new noble Qin Family in Beijing still act as unbridled as before?

That was unlikely, as they were struggling to save themselves.

The Qin Family was not the same Qin Family from the Cabinet but was supported from the local area to Beijing by Han Yong’an.

The Qin Family, like the Yu Family, were both new nobles in Beijing.

They had never reached the heights achieved by the Yu Family; let alone now.

The Qin Family had a terrible reputation, opposing many noble families in Beijing to serve Han Yong’an, making their family head notorious for his ruthless methods.

Nothing the Qin Family did would come as a surprise.

In the end, Sang Ziqiu drank too much, so An Mingji had someone send him back.

Unable to get his address, they found the nearest hotel and opened a room for him.

Gu Jin and An Mingji returned to the villa, washed, and went to sleep.

In the middle of the night.

In a daze, Gu Jin answered a call, becoming fully awake.

During the day, they discussed the Qin Family with Sang Ziqiu. Now, the Qin Family had provoked the Yu Family.

The young master of the Qin Family, Qin Zihao, had gotten into a fight with Yu Shuo, and somehow, Zhen Jie was involved.

Zhen Jie, her biological younger brother.

Zhen Jie was beaten badly, with a head injury and severe wounds, already hospitalized.

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