Tyrannical Tycoon Haunts Me Relentlessly-Chapter 974: I’m Afraid of Death

Xia Yinian paused for a moment but didn’t turn around.

As he watched her continue forward, Gu Lingqian also didn’t turn back, and walked alongside her.

However, he was very clear that the girl beside him even had a change in her breath.

"Why did you suddenly say those things to Uncle that day?" Gu Lingqian said lightly.

"Which day?" Xia Yinian casually threw out two words.

"You know which day I’m talking about. I heard what you said, and so did Third Young Master Feng." Gu Lingqian’s voice remained somewhat indifferent.

"I was scared." Xia Yinian turned her head to look at Gu Lingqian, furrowing her brow slightly.

"Really? Or did Yu Wanqing threaten you with Grandma’s situation that day?" Gu Lingqian was obviously not convinced.

"Brother Ling Qian, you’re overthinking it. I was really scared, truly." Xia Yinian withdrew her gaze and looked into the distance.

When she said the last two words, she lowered her voice, giving the impression she was trying to convince herself.

Gu Lingqian knew very well that wasn’t her true thoughts, but he didn’t say more.

Many stopped in their tracks just to wait for the man who was approaching, but the figure in Gu Beicheng’s line of sight never turned back. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Upon boarding the yacht, Xia Yinian didn’t rush into the cabin. It was still morning, the sunlight not too strong, and she was, of course, enjoying the sea breeze.

The deck was large, divided into several areas, yet she found a spot by the edge to sit down, with Gu Lingqian accompanying her all the way.

Ye Shushu and Yuan Yaying walked over together, stopping in front of them.

"Brother-in-law, do you mind if we join you?" Ye Shushu smiled at Gu Lingqian.

"Of course, I don’t mind." Gu Lingqian gestured with his hand.

Ye Shushu pulled Yuan Yaying to sit across from them.

"Young Master Ling," Yuan Yaying called out softly.

Gu Lingqian nodded and returned her a smile.

The waiter brought wine, drinks, and some fruit snacks, then turned and left.

The yacht began to set out to sea. Though the sea breeze was typically refreshing, Gu Lingqian was in a mediocre mood because the girl beside him was unhappy.

Xia Yinian didn’t speak, and the two girls opposite didn’t want to interrupt.

About two minutes passed before Xia Yinian withdrew her gaze from the sea. She glanced at Yuan Yaying, and finally, her eyes fell on Gu Lingqian.

"Brother Ling Qian, didn’t I say earlier that I have good news to share with you?" Xia Yinian raised her eyebrows, pretending to be mysterious.

"I’m all ears." Gu Lingqian met her gaze, with a slight smile on his lips.

"I’ve decided to start a studio with Yuan Yaying. Besides alchemy, we’re also going to offer courses to train future alchemy talents."

"With the reputation Yuan Yaying and I have, I believe our studio should start up without difficulty."

"Over the past few days, we’ve made a detailed plan for our studio. Let me show you."

As soon as she finished speaking, Xia Yinian took off her backpack, unzipped it, and took out a folder.

She opened the pre-prepared document and earnestly began explaining her and Yuan Yaying’s plan to Gu Lingqian.

Seeing the smile of hope for the future on the girl’s face and her meticulous demeanor, Gu Lingqian’s mood improved as well.

As long as it was something she wanted to do, he would support her, especially since it was about her future planning.

He had to admit, the little girl’s potential was immense, so young yet already thinking of things far beyond her peers’ imagination.

"What are you talking about? You look so happy." Suddenly, a soft yet chilly voice came over.