One month later, Black Cat returned to Gu Qin’s side. Seeing the docile black panther, Gu Qin was quite surprised. Brother Qin was quite resourceful. Compared to the General, Black Cat was actually harder to tame. The reason was simple: the General grew up alongside Qin Xiansheng, understanding his sentiments, and thus harbored less animosity toward him, even having a sense of camaraderie. Therefore, taming the General was easier.

She hadn’t expected Black Cat to be so easily tamed.

If Black Cat knew Gu Qin’s thoughts, it would surely be frustrated. It had no choice but to submit, spending a month under this man, who was terrifying beyond imagination.

Regarding the matters with Xiang Chengjun, Gu Qin had already informed Lu Qingrong, who sent someone to sign a contract with Xiang Chengjun.

Subsequently, there was no need for Gu Qin to manage much. Lu Qingrong had people for such tasks, and he dispatched one to handle it.

The fifty percent shares were all under Gu Qin’s name. She set up a charitable account, using the profits for charitable purposes.

With these matters resolved and Black Cat behaving well, Gu Qin let it stay with the General. Mainly, she was concerned it might not be fully tamed yet. If it intended to cause trouble, the General could restrain it.

The General had lived with them for so long that it was practically family, albeit a family known only to Gu Qin.

Cheng Yinxiang and the others were unaware.

When Qin Xiansheng was free, he mostly stuck close to Gu Qin. On weekdays, when she attended classes, he handled some company affairs. In the evenings, he would pick her up, and they would dine together. If there was nothing else to do, they might watch a movie.

Occasionally, they would visit Qin Xiansheng’s home. There wasn’t much to do there, so they would listen to music in the study. Gu Qin would read, while Qin Xiansheng worked at his desk. Most of the time, however, he spent watching her.

Time passed quickly, and before they knew it, July arrived. Gu Qin was on summer break, and she would start her third year in September.

On the first day of her break, Gu Qin went out with friends to play all day. At nine in the evening, Qin Xiansheng picked her up.

They went to Qin Xiansheng’s house. It was still early, so Gu Qin planned to read in the study.

Occasionally staying at Qin Xiansheng’s place, even if she didn’t spend the night, she kept some toiletries and sleepwear here. After a day of shopping, she was sweaty, so she went to freshen up and changed into a dress before heading to the study.

Qin Xiansheng was indeed there, working on his computer. Not wanting to disturb him, Gu Qin opened her book and continued reading.

After a while, she noticed his gaze fixed on her. She was used to it by now and looked up, smiling at Qin Xiansheng.

His eyes darkened, and he stood up, walking over with long strides and lowering his head to kiss her lips.

He licked her lips repeatedly, seemingly unsatisfied, and then pried open her lips to explore further.

Gu Qin was nearly lying on the sofa, overwhelmed by Qin Xiansheng’s kisses, her hands clinging to his neck. When he kissed her earlobe, she gasped for breath, "Brother Qin..."

Her body felt weak, and Qin Xiansheng s*ck*d on her earlobe, causing her to inhale sharply. Her heart pounded.

Feeling his breathing grow heavier, Gu Qin pushed him away, but it was no use. He even tore open her collar and kissed her collarbone repeatedly. His icy hands traced the edge of her clothing, gently caressing her waist.

Gu Qin’s body became increasingly soft, and her mind grew hazy. When her clothes suddenly lifted and he bit her, Gu Qin’s mind cleared instantly. She tried to push him away, "Brother Qin, stop."

Previously, he had only kissed her, but this time he seemed not to hear her. His lips pressed harder, making her shiver.

She pushed him several times, but his strength was immense, and ordinary force couldn’t move him, "Qin Xiansheng!"

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Finally, Qin Xiansheng looked up, his eyes red, displaying a look of desire that Gu Qin had never seen before.

Gu Qin was stunned. She suddenly remembered that they had been together for four or five years. When she was in high school, he had always restrained himself, never kissing her until she turned eighteen. Was he struggling?

But Gu Qin was conflicted. Culturally, she had been influenced by traditional ancient values, where couples didn’t even hold hands before marriage, let alone kiss. Suddenly, she realized that if they truly wanted to adhere to those traditions, they shouldn’t have been so intimate before marriage. They had already held hands, hugged, and kissed—what was the difference in going one step further?

Moreover, she was twenty-one, and they were both committed to each other. This age seemed appropriate.

Looking at Qin Xiansheng’s reddened eyes, Gu Qin felt a pang of tenderness. She removed her hand from his chest and wrapped her arms around his neck, lifting her head to kiss him.

Qin Xiansheng immediately understood Gu Qin’s intention. His heart raced as he kissed her forcefully.

After a while, Qin Xiansheng thought the sofa was too narrow and carried her to the bedroom.

Gu Qin woke up the next day at noon. Looking at the gray curtains, she felt dazed for a moment before regaining her senses. She had never spent the night at Qin Xiansheng’s house before. What time was it?

Gu Qin sat up abruptly, wincing as she touched her lower back, remembering last night’s passion.

Last night had been painful. Her first experience was excruciating! Qin Xiansheng had kept her up all night, though it did ease up later. She fell asleep as dawn broke.

Oh no, school was on break, and she hadn’t called her family last night. Would they suspect something?

Gu Qin felt guilty as she glanced at the bright sunlight. It must be midday.

She grabbed her clothes and headed to the bathroom for a shower, then dressed and went out. Qin Xiansheng was waiting for her outside.

Qin Xiansheng’s expression was natural, with an unmistakable smile. He took her hand and led her to the living room, "It’s late, let’s eat first."

Gu Qin didn’t feel particularly embarrassed. They had been together for years, embracing and kissing frequently. They were the closest of lovers, practically family.

However—Gu Qin ate absentmindedly, "Mom, did my mom call?"

Qin Xiansheng smiled, "She called this morning, but you were still sleeping, so I didn’t answer."

Gu Qin breathed a sigh of relief. Good thing she hadn’t answered. Otherwise, her family would know she’d spent the night at Qin Xiansheng’s.

After eating, Qin Xiansheng drove her home. They embraced passionately again at the building entrance.

As soon as Gu Qin entered, Qin Xiansheng’s phone rang. He had to go deal with some company business.

Gu Qin returned upstairs. Lu Qingrong wasn’t there, but Cheng Yinxiang and Lu Tang were, and Gu Jia seemed to be at work. Gu Jia had graduated and was working at Lu Qingrong’s company.

"Mom, I’m back," Gu Qin said guiltily.

Cheng Yinxiang was feeding Lu Tang porridge. The little one saw his sister and clapped his chubby hands, calling out, "Sister, sister."

Lu Tang was about a year old, very smart, and could already say words like father, mother, sister, brother, great-grandmother, and great-grandfather.

"Be good, Tang Tang," Gu Qin said, reaching out to pinch his rosy cheeks, making him laugh.

Cheng Yinxiang couldn’t help asking, "Why didn’t you come back last night?"

Gu Qin hurriedly replied, "We graduated yesterday, so I stayed out with Shan Shan and the others. I slept outside."

Cheng Yinxiang nodded, not pressing further, waiting until Gu Qin entered her room before saying softly, "Shouldn’t you and Xiansheng set a wedding date?"

Gu Qin stumbled, nearly falling, and rushed into her room. It seemed her mother knew she had spent the night at Qin Xiansheng’s.

Qin Xiansheng arrived at the company and signed a document. After a meeting, his secretary said, "Mr. Qin, someone is looking for you outside."

"Who?"

"Mu Jingjuan."

Qin Xiansheng frowned, "Not seeing her."

But he hadn’t expected her to storm into his office, looking disheveled. She shouted, "Xiansheng, help the Mu family."

Qin Xiansheng pretended not to hear. He owed the Mu family a favor, but it was long settled. Even during Mu Xiaoyue’s troublemaking, that favor had soured. Though he occasionally visited Old Master Mu, he wouldn’t interfere with Mu family matters.

"Why didn’t security stop her?" he asked.

Mu Jingjuan was on the verge of tears, "Xiansheng, please help the Mu family. Someone is targeting us, and even Grandfather says not to bother you, but we really can’t handle it anymore."

"Take her away!" Qin Xiansheng ordered!

Mu Jingjuan was stunned. She probably understood why Qin Xiansheng was unhelpful toward the Mu family, due to Xiaoyue’s actions against Gu Qin. Indeed, he cared deeply for that girl, enough to confront the Mu family.

Security swiftly escorted her out.

Qin Xiansheng showed no emotion, continuing to review documents.

Around five, Qin Xiansheng went to pick up Gu Qin’s family. They bought groceries and cooked together, like a typical young couple, though more people were present: Gu Qin, Qin Xiansheng, Cheng Yinxiang, Lu Qingrong, Grandpa Cheng, and Grandma Cheng.

After eating, Qin Xiansheng suddenly said, "Uncle and Aunt, I have something to discuss with you. I plan to get engaged with Qianqian."

Gu Qin was taken aback but not surprised. Given their intimacy, engagement was natural, and they could marry after graduation.

Cheng Yinxiang and Lu Qingrong exchanged glances, smiling. They asked, "How do you plan to celebrate the engagement?"

Qin Xiansheng looked at Gu Qin, seeking her opinion.

Gu Qin said, "Mom, Uncle Lu, I think we should keep it small, just inviting relatives and friends. I don’t want a big celebration."

Lu Qingrong originally wanted a larger event.

Gu Qin explained, "No need, just a small gathering for relatives and friends."

Qin Xiansheng seemed to understand her concerns, holding her hand.

Although they planned a modest engagement, they booked a large private room at a hotel for two tables, inviting only relatives and friends.

After the engagement, Gu Qin had plenty of free time during her break, aside from practicing and doing fengshui readings.

By August, they were watching TV with the family. A news segment mentioned Mu Jingjuan being interrogated. The news didn’t reveal much but hinted that details would be released later.

Mu Jingjuan was in trouble? Gu Qin was shocked. As the daughter of a prominent figure, Mu Jingjuan’s situation was concerning. Could the Mu family’s troubles stem from this?

Gu Qin called Qin Xiansheng to ask about the news. Qin Xiansheng said, "I’ll come over and explain."

Half an hour later, Qin Xiansheng arrived, and they went to the study.

Gu Qin asked about the Mu family situation.

Qin Xiansheng replied, "Someone is targeting the Mu family. A month ago, Mu Jingjuan came to me, asking for help."

Gu Qin nodded, waiting for more.

Qin Xiansheng looked at her, "I had her removed."

"Mmm?" Gu Qin asked, "Is it because of Kong Xiaoyue that you don’t want to help the Mu family? Actually, there’s no need. Xiaoyue didn’t gain anything from targeting me and was sent abroad. You and Old Master Mu are like family. If the Mu family falls, it might not be good for us either."

Qin Xiansheng kissed her lips, smiling, "No problem."

Gu Qin bit his lip, "Brother Qin, let’s still help figure out what’s happening with the Mu family. I feel something’s wrong. With their extensive connections in Beijing, who would dare to target the Mu family?"

This matter

So, E Jia actually paid attention and told Gu Qin, "It's the E family. The E family also has considerable power in the capital; Old E was once the top leader in politics, and after retirement, the younger generation of the E family also holds various positions in the military and political fields. However, compared to the Mu family, the E family still falls short, and it would be difficult for them to shake the Mu family's position."