Yao Zixuan's former fiancé, Qian Sanjin, and his father, Qian Buque, immediately fixed their gaze on Chen Jiuyang.
The newcomer's attire was simple, but his every movement exuded an indescribable, transcendent aura.
What was this person's background? How could he make Yao Qianhe willingly cancel the engagement with their Qian family?
"Scram!"
Chen Jiuyang's expression was calm as he uttered this single word. It was spoken placidly, yet it carried immense deterrence: "Or die!"
"A mere clown, daring to come to my door demanding an explanation?"
Qian Sanjin and Qian Buque's faces changed drastically. They couldn't ascertain Chen Jiuyang's origins or background, and thus dared not rashly make him an enemy.
Chen Jiuyang's single sentence directly scared the father and son away.
"Such a powerful presence... Jiuyang, your aura has rather intimidated this old man." Yao Qianhe, a seasoned elder, said with a smile, "You haven't come to see Zixuan for the past few days, and she's been a bit unhappy."
Chen Jiuyang rubbed his nose and replied with a smile, "I had some matters to attend to these past few days."
"But Zixuan is already my captured prey. Why should I be impatient? We can take our time, like a slow-flowing stream."
Without anyone manipulating his fate from behind, pushing one enemy after another to force life-or-death confrontations, Chen Jiuyang felt an unprecedented sense of real life.
Where were there so many people who didn't know their limits, wanting to fight him to the death from the outset? The more he pondered it now, the more unreasonable his past experiences seemed.
"Good." Yao Qianhe chuckled, "Since that's the case, I won't interfere with matters between you and Zixuan anymore."
After personally witnessing Chen Jiuyang's ability to invite several Human Kings, and following the cancellation of the engagement with the Qian family, he was no longer in a hurry to formalize an engagement between Zixuan and Chen Jiuyang.
His own Zixuan was not inferior. Rushing to offer herself to Chen Jiuyang like this would only diminish her value. Let them work things out themselves.
"It should be this way." Chen Jiuyang smiled, "Then I'll go find Zixuan."
Chen Jiuyang had initially come to see Yao Qianhe to persuade him to sell off the Yao family's industries and relocate to Ziyang County.
However, now that Yao Qianhe appeared so nonchalant, Chen Jiuyang felt it might be better not to interfere.
"Go on, go on." Yao Qianhe watched Chen Jiuyang as if he were his closest junior, "Her handover of duties at the company is almost complete. These days, she's either visiting her best friend or practicing yoga and learning to dance at home."
With a male heir conceived in the Yao family, the future responsibilities of the Yao family would no longer fall upon the current generation of female heirs like Yao Zixuan.
Yao Zixuan was not yet eighteen, barely seventeen. As a pampered young lady of a wealthy family, all the restrictions and constraints on her had disappeared. Naturally, she would choose a more relaxed and less constrained way of life.
When Chen Jiuyang arrived at Yao Zixuan's courtyard, she was doing yoga in the spacious and tidy indoor room. The heating was turned up high, and a few beads of sweat glistened on her fair, delicate skin. Attendants with attractive appearances were around her.
Upon seeing Chen Jiuyang arrive, Yao Zixuan didn't stop her movements and asked, "Why are you here?"
She had thought Chen Jiuyang had gone to find her best friend, Yun Jingbai, during these past few days. She was wary of rivals, so she had been visiting Yun Jingbai frequently. Only when she discovered Chen Jiuyang hadn't gone to find Yun Jingbai did she feel relieved.
"I've finished my business, so I had to come see you first." Chen Jiuyang said with a smile, his words carrying a hint of ambiguity.
Yao Zixuan's pretty face flushed slightly, and she snorted, "Who knows what business you were attending to these past few days."
"Of course, it was important matters." Chen Jiuyang sat down on the threshold and looked at her, asking, "You've handed over your duties at the company, the problem of yin energy affecting your body has been resolved, and no one is oppressing you anymore. Zixuan, what do you want to do next?"
In his past life, Yao Zixuan had always followed him. He had never asked what Yao Zixuan truly wanted to do.
Yao Zixuan's expression faltered slightly. After a moment of thought, she said, "I want to learn about managing family affairs and also about investment."
Chen Jiuyang couldn't help but laugh, "You really are a money grubber."
"So what!" Yao Zixuan puffed out her cheeks, "With your performance, you still have a long way to go to win me over."
Chen Jiuyang had never seen Yao Zixuan act so much like a young girl before. He was momentarily stunned, then rubbed his nose and gave a wry smile.
It seemed that after shedding her burdens, Yao Zixuan was even more captivating.
Without the impetus of his past life, his female companions hadn't fallen into his arms as easily as if they were given away for free. Instead, they were interacting in a more real and positive way.
"Hahahaha." Chen Jiuyang laughed, "Don't worry, good food is worth the wait. Taking things slow is good."
Suddenly, Yao Zixuan asked, "When will you take me out to eat?"
"Hmm?" Chen Jiuyang smiled, "How about tomorrow? I haven't been home for a few days, and I need to go back and check on things later."
"Okay!" Yao Zixuan nodded, "Then you go home. I still need to continue practicing yoga!"
Chen Jiuyang gave her a smiling glance, then turned and walked away with his hands behind his back. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class he had bought earlier was still parked at the Yao family's entrance, untouched. Chen Jiuyang took the car keys and drove to Fengcheng Fujun Mansion to see Yun Jingbai.
This girl Jingbai was the one among his female companions whose affections were most deeply hidden.
Arriving without any obstruction at the artificial lake in the backyard where Yun Jingbai lived, the former superstar was currently dancing. Her movements were as light as a sprite's, beautiful and ethereal.
Chen Jiuyang admired her for a moment and couldn't help but applaud, saying, "You dance beautifully."
Hearing Chen Jiuyang's voice, Yun Jingbai slowly stopped her movements. A blush appeared on her fair, delicate face, "Mr. Chen, peeking is not a good habit, is it?"
"I was busy with some matters these past few days and went out of town. I've only just returned. Shall I take your pulse?" Chen Jiuyang had no intention of revealing his cultivation to anyone at the moment.
Yun Jingbai extended her wrist for Chen Jiuyang to hold.
After a moment, Chen Jiuyang released her hand and said, "Your recovery is going well. With one more treatment today, you'll soon be able to make a comeback and return to the stage."
Yun Jingbai looked forward with anticipation, her lips curving slightly, "I owe today's progress to your treatment, Mr. Chen."
"You're welcome, it's my duty." Chen Jiuyang smiled, "We'll have plenty more opportunities and time to interact in the future."
After giving Yun Jingbai her final treatment, Chen Jiuyang got up to leave. He then went shopping separately to buy some valuable gifts to give to Qin Yourou and Ji Lengyue.
How valuable were they?
Chen Jiuyang immediately presented jewelry worth tens of millions, including gold, silver, and precious stone ornaments.
Qin Yourou and Ji Lengyue were somewhat resentful that Chen Jiuyang had disappeared and been unreachable for the past three to four days. Then he suddenly showed up, gave them gifts, and left.
Upon opening the gift boxes, the joy they felt instantly washed away their previous displeasure.