In the evening, Guo Junyu had woken up. He had been knocked unconscious after being dragged into a car. When he awoke, his family was by his side, and they seemed unharmed. Losing consciousness during all this was perhaps a blessing in disguise.
In the afternoon, the parents of several other children had come by with a variety of gifts, saying they wanted to thank the person who saved their children. Somehow, the reporters got wind of this and stormed in with the parents.
Maybe some parents wanted to thank Fang Jueyu. His heroic deeds were quickly spread online by some media reporters. Although the details were exaggerated, the fact he rescued several missing children was undeniable.
As soon as the news broke, thousands of comments praising his bravery appeared under Fang Jueyu's lottery post from the previous day. Even some of the people who used to call him a spoiled rich kid had become his fans.
"The dean is awesome!"
"Dean, did you do this with your private bodyguard team?"
"The dean is not only rich but also has a righteous heart. We should learn from him! (Copy this for five cents)"
"Xiao Yi, why did my task progress suddenly increase so much?" Fang Jueyu was surprised to find his permission unlock progress had jumped by nearly 10%.
"Of course, host, your actions have had a positive social impact, which greatly enhances your reputation and naturally increases progress!"
"Damn, you should have said something earlier!" Fang Jueyu immediately picked up his phone and dialed Zhuang Ying.
"Hello? Sister Xiaoying? Do me a favor. a sum of money to the Huaxia charity federation, the Children's Foundation, and various welfare organizations for me."
"Huh? How much? Ten billion per donation!"
"What? There are over two hundred major institutions? to all of them! I have no shortage of money!"
Guo Junyu's issue had settled for the time being. Guo Shu applied for some leave for him, deciding to let him stay at home and rest until the end of the summer holiday. Yao Yefang also quit her recently found job, planning to become a full-time housewife. It seemed incident gave them quite a scare.
The special hospital room was almost like a small apartment, so Yao Yefang and Guo Shu decided to stay there overnight to take care of him. The hospital was closer to where Fang Jueyu lived; thus, Guo Xinyu decided to stay over at Fang Jueyu's place that night, having grown accustomed to it by now, without the initial shyness.
Moreover, even their parents had met, and their relationship was officially recognized. Initially, Fang Jueyu intended to send Guo Xinyu home, but when Yao Yefang heard Fang Jueyu lived nearby, she even encouraged it.
"Miss Guo, you're here again!" Zhuang Ying was already preparing the room and change of clothes for Guo Xinyu for the night.
"Young master, good luck tonight!" Zhuang Ying whispered into Fang Jueyu's ear but apparently, Guo Xinyu overheard and blushed intensely.
"By the way, Sister Xiaoying, what's with the police? They all seem to know me?" Fang Jueyu was curious about today's events.
"Oh, the director of Jiangnan City's police department is from our Zhuang family, so many things can be facilitated as long as it doesn't break any rules," Zhuang Ying added. "That gang had been abducting children for quite some time, and we finally managed to end it in one sweep."
"I see. And what about the transportation department..."
"Also part of our family!"
"Incredible!" Fang Jueyu decided not to ask further. He suspected even higher-ups might be related to his family, and this possibility was quite high.
"By the way, young master, I placed the 'tableware' in your nightstand drawer, so feel free to use it tonight. Don't let it go to waste like last time!" Zhuang Ying said with a playful smile.
"I have never seen a personal assistant talk to their boss !" Fang Jueyu's face darkened. Zhuang Ying's driving style was scarier than most guys', and she hadn't even left any exit!
Zhuang Ying could tell Fang Jueyu was only pretending to be angry. "Heeheehee, I'm off!"
"If you had a different boss, you'd have been fired a long time ago!" Fang Jueyu mumbled. Though Zhuang Ying liked to joke and tease, he actually enjoyed this dynamic as it wasn't too stiff or boring.
"I... I'm going to take a shower!" Guo Xinyu picked up the clothes Zhuang Ying prepared for her. Now various private tailor shops in Jiangnan City owned by Fang Jueyu had started designing and making everyday clothing for Guo Xinyu, the future lady of the house. Many finished pieces had already been delivered to the villa.
"Sigh, another long night to endure!" Fang Jueyu walked over to the piano. Since moving here, he hadn't played much, and his fingers seemed to have lost their agility.
Over the past month, his life trajectory had dramatically changed due to his parents' departure and Xiao Yi's appearance. His personality and attitude were subtly shifting. Suddenly, he wanted to sit down and reflect.
His fingertips began playing lively notes. The entire villa resonated with the piano's melody.
Guo Xinyu, who was showering, suddenly heard the music. She turned off the water, quietly listening to his piano performance. She was surprised to find that Fang Jueyu's piano skills were no lesser than hers.
But she couldn't explain why the music was tinged with a complex emotion she could feel but couldn't describe with words.
After a dozen minutes, Fang Jueyu stood up from the piano and exhaled deeply, as if the knots in his heart had cleared through music. Perhaps that was music's magical allure.
"Regardless of how much wealth and power one possesses, never let it blind one's heart!" he muttered to himself, then went upstairs to his room.
Guo Xinyu stood in front of the mirror and changed into a custom-made nightdress. It fit her perfectly, made from high-quality silk without any extravagant design. It was incredibly comfortable and lightweight, yet so thin it might easily reveal too much, leaving one to wonder about its ingenious design.
She looked at the collar; there were no brand labels.
"Could this have come from his private workshop again?" Guo Xinyu wondered, not knowing she had guessed correctly this time!
She intended to enter Fang Jueyu's room as she did last time, but as she was about to knock, her hand paused mid-air. Something crossed her mind, and a blush reappeared on her cheeks.
On bare feet, she walked to the piano in the living room and sat down, starting to play a piece called "Pure White." It's a composition by an island pianist that she adored.
"Hmm?" The piano notes caught the attention of Fang Jueyu, who was watching the League of Legends Summer Tournament. He turned off the video and walked out of his room. In the slightly dim light, he saw Guo Xinyu playing the melody at the piano.
A slight smile formed at the corner of his mouth as he walked to her side and opened a nearby cabinet, retrieving a small violin once owned by Paganini.
Fang Jueyu once played a music game called "Deemo," which featured this very song. His affection for it led him to learn and practice it thoroughly!
The beautiful violin music gently blended in. Guo Xinyu was slightly surprised. The song wasn't exactly obscure, but not many people knew it, and even fewer looked up the sheet music to practice. She didn't expect Fang Jueyu to know it too!
Piano and violin were made to dance together like spirits, uniting souls through music. This impromptu collaboration turned out to be remarkably perfect!
Standing at the piano, the eye contact between Fang Jueyu and Guo Xinyu had both unexpected delight and deep affection.
Once the performance concluded, Fang Jueyu carefully placed the violin back in the cabinet. At that moment, two snow-white arms wrapped around his neck.
"Tonight, take me," Guo Xinyu whispered in his ear.
She initially wasn't ready, but today's event with Guo Junyu changed her mind. Life was unpredictable, and you never knew when accidents might occur. If certain things are not done in time, it would be a regret.
The warmth in his ear gave Fang Jueyu goosebumps. With his last bit of reason, he asked, "Are you sure?"
"Yes!" Guo Xinyu softly replied, "I'm betting my entire life on this!"
"I will prove that you've made the right bet!" Fang Jueyu lifted Guo Xinyu and headed upstairs.
Under the night sky, the shy moon hid behind a cloud, enveloped by utter silence...