"To One's Heart's Content"

Lin Yan was completely captivated by the autumn waters.

He teased, "Why would you jump from the second floor?"

Wen Zhi'an pouted and said, "My mom is watching TV downstairs. If she sees me, she definitely won't let me out."

After saying that, he felt that Lin Yan's teasing was embarrassing, so he punched Lin Yan's right arm twice and snorted softly.

Lin Yan started the car, and as it moved away, he smiled and said:

"Zhi'an, wouldn't you call this eloping?"

Wen Zhi'an said, "Of course not."

"But if she insists on not agreeing in the future, then I'll elope with you!"

The girl spoke such bold words without any hesitation.

Lin Yan jumped suddenly, and the car stopped at the side of the road. Then he looked at her sitting next to him. Wen Zhi'an felt his gaze, but did not turn her head. Her eyes were fixed on the road ahead, and the streetlights on both sides of the street were reflected in her eyes.

But seeing that Lin Yan hadn't moved for a while, he asked in confusion, "What's wrong?"

Lin Yan smiled and took the bouquet of Baby's Breath from the back seat. Wen Zhi'an smelled a fresh fragrance in the car, but didn't pay attention, assuming it was just car air freshener.

"This is for you."

She accepted the bouquet with a smile, her demeanor pure and elegant. In that instant, bathed in the starlight-like glow of the bouquet, she seemed even more ethereal and graceful than the bouquet itself, more refined and pristine.

Wen Zhi'an gently brought the sniff to his nose and said, "I like it very much."

Beneath her willow-leaf eyebrows, her eyes were clear and bright, and her long eyelashes trembled slightly, casting a beautiful arc beneath her eyelids.

She was more beautiful than any flower.

Lin Yan said gently, "What I want to bring you is the starry sky, not to make you a princess who leaves the castle. Just trust me."

Wen Zhi'an gave a soft "hmm," then said with a smile, "But compared to the starry sky, you are obviously more important. Princesses in fairy tales are all willful; they are the kind of people who are willing to run away from the castle for the sake of what they love."

She said, "Me too."

This was their first date.

The main urban area was still bustling at night, and Lin Yan took Wen Zhi'an to stroll along the pedestrian street.

The street is covered by a large LED screen that displays a bright starry sky. The two people are holding hands and walking side by side on the street.

The streets are built with distinct characteristics of different eras. Some are antique and elegant, as if you have traveled back to the glorious Tang Dynasty thousands of years ago, while others are completely Huan Feng, with the decoration style clearly showing that a lot of thought and money has been spent.

There are also styles from the Republican era, Hong Kong style from the 80s and 90s, and so on.

The streets were bustling with people, and Lin Yan and Wen Zhi'an joined in, trying out interesting things like other couples.

Seeking out delicious local food.

And some other fun activities.

The bustling atmosphere of everyday life, under the brilliant lights, made Lin Yan feel the peace and tranquility of this world for the first time.

Happy times are always fleeting.

Around 11 o'clock, Lin Yan escorted Wen Zhi'an home.

Lin Yan unbuckled Wen Zhi'an's seatbelt and chuckled, "Want to climb back up?"

"You're still laughing at me!"

Wen Zhi'an, like a little lion, bumped into his arms, but it was more like she was being affectionate.

"I won't laugh at you, I won't laugh at you. How about I show you a magic trick?"

Wen Zhi'an looked up from his arms. "What magic trick?"

Lin Yan pressed his forehead against hers, and Wen Zhi'an's breathing became a little heavier. Lin Yan said, "Go downstairs, and I'll show you again."

He got out of the car and opened the passenger door.

Wen Zhi'an was carrying a bouquet of Baby's Breath and a half-meter-tall white bear plush toy, which he had won in a lucky draw at the mall earlier.

"Then I'll go back now."

Lin Yan smiled and said, "I'll come see you again tomorrow."

Wen Zhi'an was a little happy. "Okay."

Then she walked back downstairs to her villa and turned to look at him again.

Tilting my head, where's my magic trick?

Suddenly, she felt her body lighten and slowly float up, her feet landing on the second-floor balcony.

Wen Zhi'an was somewhat surprised. What was this?

Is it Mental Power?

Beside the dark sedan, the man she had been longing for stood there, smiling as he watched her.

The phone lit up.

Goodnight and sweet dreams, my dear girl.

The long-haul passenger plane, which had been traveling from the Paris Base City to the Tianjing Base City, came to a smooth stop.

A young man of mixed race, wearing a black baseball cap and earphones, stepped off the plane, followed by an elderly man with gray hair and a tall, muscular white man.

"Young Master Li!"

Someone had been waiting there for a long time and called out from afar.

As soon as the shout rang out, the old man immediately located the source of the sound. There were three people standing there as well. The one in the lead was a young man who was about the same age as the mixed-race youth. Behind him were two burly men who were obviously the young man's bodyguards.

The old man knew all the information about these people by heart and recognized the young man who was picking him up at the airport at a glance.

He said to the mixed-race youth, "Young master, he is a son of the Wang Family."

The mixed-race youth ripped off his headphones, raised his chin, and looked arrogant as he glanced at the young man walking towards them to pick them up. "There should be two young masters in the Wang Family's direct line. Which one is he?"

His face was as if carved by a knife and axe, with distinct features, and he was quite handsome.

The old man recounted the story with great familiarity. "He was the second son in his family. It is said that the first wife of this Wang Family patriarch was killed by him. The eldest son of the first wife also had an awkward position in the family. After finishing high school, he transferred directly to Jiangnan Base City to study at university. One reason was that he wanted to use his influence to pursue the eldest daughter of the Xu Family, which was also one of the Twelve Great Families, and to take advantage of the Xu Family's power. The other reason was to avoid trouble, as he was afraid that staying in Tianjing for too long would cause trouble."

The mixed-race youth scoffed, "The Twelve Great Families? How laughable!"

Of the nine major families in the HR Alliance, only the Wang Family exists in Huaxia. The so-called Twelve Great Families are a joke in his eyes.

Some families can't even produce a war god, and they have to spend a lot of money and influence to win over and coax others to join their forces.

The Xu Family is an example of this.

The main reason is that the HR Alliance's sphere of influence is in Europe and America, and its voice and strength within Huaxia are very limited, which is why the reputation of these Twelve Great Families seems to be just for show.

Tianjing, after all, holds a high political position. The other three families, Song, Chu, and Wang Family, are not much weaker than the Wang family. However, these family forces have developed over many years, are intricate and complex, and have been deeply involved in domestic development. The HR Alliance cannot provide much assistance, and they have long had close ties with other Military martial arts forces. They are not of one mind with them.

The old man said, "The title of the Twelve Great Families may be laughable, but the Wang Family is, after all, one of the nine great families of our HR Alliance, and has profound strength."

"This second young master, Wang Xing'an, is the son of the Wang Family patriarch's second wife. His mother is not only very capable, but also has extensive connections in the Tianjing Military Region. He is bound to be the Wang Family's first heir in the future. Young master, you can build a good relationship with him."

The mixed-race youth said, "With Old Liu here, I feel completely at ease."

He wore a confident and arrogant smile as he greeted Wang Xing'an, who was walking towards him. "Young Master Wang, I never expected that such a small matter as my trip to Tianjing would cause you to personally pick me up at the airport. I, Li Wei, am truly honored."

Wang Xing'an was somewhat flattered by what he said, as he knew the astonishing background of this mixed-race youth Li Wei.

"Young Master Li, you're too kind. As the host, I'll naturally treat you well during your visit to Tianjing. Rest assured, I'll make sure you have a wonderful time in Tianjing!"

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