In Bright Capital's prime central district, where every inch of land was worth a fortune, stood an elegant and imposing private residence.
Its courtyard was deep and secluded, with blue bricks, dark tiles, and pavilions scattered throughout, peaceful and serene.
This was the private estate Li Changsheng had purchased long ago.
The academy dormitories were restrictive and full of trivial matters. Whenever he had free time or a holiday, he would usually come here alone to recuperate, reflect, and make his plans.
Jiang Nannan knew of this residence. Whenever she had time, she would come over to help clean and organize the place. Aside from Li Changsheng, she was the person most familiar with it.
The last light of the setting sun fell upon the vermilion gates, warm and gentle.
The group chatted and laughed as they arrived before the residence.
Li Changsheng raised his hand and gently pushed open the tightly shut courtyard gate.
Creak—
The wooden gate let out a soft sound, revealing the courtyard beyond.
But at the instant the gates opened—
Li Changsheng, who had been about to step inside, suddenly froze in place!
His entire body stiffened. His pupils narrowed slightly, and the calm, composed expression that always suggested everything was under his control shattered completely for the first time.
In its place was utter shock and disbelief.
It was not just him.
Jiang Nannan, Ye Guyi, Xiao Hongchen, and Meng Hongchen, who followed close behind, all stopped in unison the moment they saw the courtyard.
Their eyes widened abruptly, filled with extreme astonishment, bewilderment, and disbelief, as though they had witnessed the most unimaginable sight of their lives.
In the center of the vast, elegant courtyard, the evening breeze stirred the flowers and trees while the sunset glow carpeted the ground.
A peerlessly beautiful,