My Dragon Gate! The Sect Master! The Second Spring Has Arrived!

Last night, Lin Ao had excitedly pulled Uncle Zhang aside to discuss the renovations for the manor.

They chatted until late into the night.

If Li Wanyu hadn't twisted his ear and told him to get lost and go to sleep, Lin Ao probably would have kept talking until dawn.

The more he thought about it, the more he felt it; the feasibility of this plan was simply too high.

Besides, it wasn't just for defending against Xiao Fan; it would work just as well against the others.

Because he was too excited last night and kept scrolling through TikTok, he didn't fall asleep until three or four in the morning.

It was now 10:00 AM, and he was still nowhere to be seen.

Just then, Gu Wanqing had already appeared at the entrance of Lin Family Manor.

The heels of her shoes clicked rapidly against the floor as she walked.

Her face wore an expression of suppressed rage.

Gu Wanqing was furious; she had snuck over to the hospital to see Lin Ao in the middle of the night.

To her surprise, she found that he was gone, and he hadn't even told her a word, causing her to make a wasted trip!

That was why she had come to find Lin Ao first thing in the morning.

Hearing from the servants that Lin Ao hadn't woken up yet, she smiled slightly. She had arrived at just the right time.

"Lin Ao, I'm coming in. If you don't say anything, that means you've agreed!"

She knocked on the door in a perfunctory manner and glanced left and right down the hallway.

No one was there!

She gently turned the handle of Lin Ao's bedroom door and slipped inside.

She kicked off her high heels and crept forward cautiously.

She saw Lin Ao sleeping soundly in bed.

"Lin Ao, oh Lin Ao, you can run from the first day, but can you run from the fifteenth?"

Gu Wanqing tucked a stray lock of hair behind her ear and tiptoed slowly toward Lin Ao's bed.

Is this man really this cute when he's asleep?

Gu Wanqing slowly climbed onto the bed. Looking at Lin Ao bathed in the morning light, she reached out a finger, wanting to touch his long eyelashes.

Just then, Lin Ao, who had been fast asleep, suddenly snapped his eyes open.

His movements were as swift as if he had practiced them a thousand times; he reached out, grabbed Gu Wanqing while she was still hovering in mid-air, and pulled her forcefully into his arms.

Gu Wanqing was startled; being suddenly pulled into Lin Ao's embrace, she thought for a moment that he had finally come to his senses.

Who would have guessed that he would flip over, sit directly on her backside, and twist her arms behind her back.

"Who are you! Did Xiao Fan send you to kill me? I haven't even finished building my fortress and you're already this impatient?"

Ever since he had been assassinated by Xiao Fan, Lin Ao had become extremely vigilant; he would sense it whenever someone approached him while he was sleeping.

Gu Wanqing was completely bewildered. What kind of development was this?

"Lin Ao!! Let me go! It's me, Gu Wanqing! You're hurting me! And, you're poking me!"

Gu Wanqing twisted her body continuously, her right hand slapping the mattress repeatedly.

Lin Ao finally came to his senses, feeling the warmth and softness of the body squirming beneath him.

"Why did you run into my room first thing in the morning? You can't blame me for this!"

Lin Ao quickly released Gu Wanqing's fair, delicate hands, his face flushing red instantly.

The sensation was truly peculiar, but it was also somewhat awkward, as men tend to be a bit more "fired up" in the morning.

Reluctantly, he stood up and ran to the bathroom.

To wash up.

"You jerk, why did you have to use so much force!"

Gu Wanqing lay on Lin Ao's bed, rubbing her wrists.

Suddenly recalling the scene from a moment ago, she felt a strange sensation lingering on her backside.

A flush of crimson appeared on Gu Wanqing's face.

"Pah!"

"I'm going to suffer in the future!"

"Why did you come over so early in the morning?"

In the dining room, Lin Ao looked at the infatuated Gu Wanqing with annoyance.

"Nothing, I just came over to see how your health is. What's wrong with a fiancée showing concern for her fiancé?"

Gu Wanqing's eyes never left Lin Ao, occasionally glancing down at the ground with a vague, lingering look.

"Stop right there! You mentioned calling off the engagement before. Since you're here, let's continue that conversation."

Taking this opportunity, Lin Ao felt he needed to have a serious talk with Gu Wanqing.

"Didn't I say last time that we wouldn't bring up the annulment again? Besides, I told you on the Ferris Wheel that I want to marry you. I wasn't joking; I'm being serious."

Gu Wanqing withdrew her playful expression, her face full of sincerity; she truly wanted to marry Lin Ao.

If it weren't for being unable to control her own circumstances before, she would have married Lin Ao long ago and had a bunch of children with him.

"Gu Wanqing, I'm being serious—do you actually like me?"

Lin Ao was speechless; the plot felt wrong. Was she currently being forced by circumstances just like he used to be?

He felt the plot was shifting again and wondered what kind of new tricks were being played this time.

This couldn't be blamed on Lin Ao.

Because every one of his experiences had undergone changes.

For instance, the first time, he and Gu Wanqing had their wedding interrupted.

By the second time, changes had already occurred; he didn't marry Gu Wanqing, and instead, he ended up in conflict with Qin Yun, and so on.

Now, Lin Ao was suspicious of what might be changing this time around.

If the Heavenly Mandate hadn't sealed his memories, he wouldn't be so paranoid.

In his eyes, he was currently struggling against this world, so every step he took felt cautious.

"I really like you. I've liked you since we were small, and I've always liked you. No matter which version of Lin Ao it is, I like him."

Gu Wanqing was very blunt. Ever since she touched Lin Ao after his awakening, the love that had been suppressed within her for so long had become unstoppable.

That was why her behavior seemed so bold and passionate.

She liked every version of Lin Ao throughout time. She had always liked him.

It was just that Lin Ao didn't catch the meaning behind her final sentence.

"Fine! I understand."

Forget it, he would just have to take things one step at a time.

For now, he had to maintain a proper distance from Gu Wanqing.

Once the fortress was built, if you still dare to flirt with me like this, you're done for!

"What do you mean by 'understand'? Is that a yes or a no? Give me an answer, or I'll take you right here and now!"

Seeing Gu Wanqing spouting such aggressive words again, Lin Ao felt helpless. Just you wait. We'll see who takes whom.

"Let's just get engaged first!"

He would stabilize Gu Wanqing for now and decide on the next steps later; his priority right now was to implement the renovations for the Lin Family manor.

Guard against fire, guard against theft, and guard against Gu Wanqing.

"Alright then~ I'll follow your lead~"

Gu Wanqing smiled again because she finally saw Lin Ao's status bar refresh.

And the most important item had been updated.

[Current Goal: Fortress construction, win over Gu Wanqing.]

This man had finally wised up.

What should she wear that night?

Jianghai, Qin Family.

The old master of the Qin Family was chatting with Xiao Fan in the living room.

"My young friend, you truly are a rare talent. To be on the verge of becoming a Grandmaster at such a young age and to have ascended to the position of Sect Master—you are a true prodigy."

Qin Wentian, the old master of the Qin Family, was enthusiastically hosting Xiao Fan.

Early this morning, Xiao Fan had arrived at the Qin Family to pay a visit, carrying the introduction letter given to him by the Old Sect Master.

The Qin Family patriarch and the previous Sect Master had a deep friendship.

Since Xiao Fan was the new generation's Sect Master, possessing both great strength and high status, he naturally admired such a promising young man.

"You are too kind, Old Master. I still lack talent; it will be some time before I can step into the Grandmaster realm."

Xiao Fan spoke with feigned humility, though he was actually showing off.

"Hahaha, my young friend is truly modest. How many young people in this world could achieve what you have?"

A satisfied smile curled the corners of Xiao Fan's mouth; this was exactly what he had been waiting to hear.

"Let me introduce you to my granddaughter. I think you two will have a lot to talk about!"

Qin Wentian was at his wit's end regarding his granddaughter's marriage. She was cold by nature and devoted entirely to her work; she hadn't taken a liking to anyone he had introduced to her.

Since such a perfect candidate as Xiao Fan was right here, she naturally had to introduce him to her granddaughter; who knew, she might just take a liking to him?

Xiao Fan's eyes lit up; it was finally happening.

Qin Yun was also a renowned beauty in Jianghai.

Before long, you will become the woman of my Dragon Gate sect master!

Thinking of this, the gloom cast over him by Gu Wanqing dissipated quite a bit.