After my luck was stolen, I led my whole family to defy fate and change our destiny.

The name Chen Boqing was like a knife hanging over Jiang He's heart.

Jiang He's first thought was that those who were close to Chen Boqing should not be given important positions, but this academy-wide competition was too important for him.

Gu Yu'an is first-rate in both talent and eloquence, and his participation will greatly increase our chances of winning this battle.

Should we find a reason, like his father's imprisonment, to prevent him from participating, or should he participate?

Perhaps... perhaps Chen Boqing gave up on proving his innocence all these years ago?

While he was struggling with this dilemma, a brilliant idea suddenly came to him.

He used his father's name to let Gu Yu'an participate under an assumed name, just like he had deceived Chen Boqing's trust back then.

In this way, Gu Yu'an is no longer a threat.

A slight smile played on his lips, his eyes brimming with smugness.

Students are the easiest to manipulate.

Jiang He coughed twice, covering his mouth with his hand. "Silence. Don't spread rumors. But many students are indeed worried about this. Gu Yu'an, come with me to the backyard. I want to talk to you alone."

[A private chat? Jiang He isn't trying to use my older brother, is he?]

The students below sighed with emotion upon hearing Jiang He's words.

"Let's have a private chat? Vice Dean Jiang really values ​​Gu Yu'an."

"Exactly, with such a bad reputation, how can he still be a team leader?"

Who doesn't like a talented person?

"Who knows if they're truly talented or just pretending?"

"Who cares? As long as he can get the academy to win, the dean will give him a break."

Lu Li clenched his fist quietly, never expecting that Gu Yu'an's father could still be a team leader even after being imprisoned.

That would be one thing, since no one was convicted, but how could Vice Dean Jiang allow someone with such a tarnished reputation as Chen Boqing to be the team leader? "Why should he be allowed to be so close to him?"

Is it just because Gu Yu'an is talented? But there are so many talented people in the academy, what makes him so special?

Just as jealousy and resentment were about to consume him, an unexpected answer came.

"Thank you for your kind offer, Vice Dean Jiang. I have actually considered the issues raised by the other students, so..."

Gu Yu paused for a moment, then continued, "I plan to drop out of school."

One stone stirs up a thousand ripples. The surrounding chatter grew even louder.

"No way, he's going to drop out of school?"

"I didn't think they would come to the academy, but now that they've come, they want to leave. Why does this feel so unpleasant?"

"Even if my reputation is damaged, it shouldn't warrant dropping out of school, right?"

The idea of ​​dropping out of school sounded like heavenly music to Lu Li's ears. He gave him a consoling look and said, "Brother Gu, please think it over carefully before making a decision."

Gu Yu'an ignored him and stared straight at Jiang He.

Jiang He felt a headache coming on. What kind of trouble was Gu Yu'an up to? He didn't drop out of school when his father had an accident, but instead dropped out after showing off his talent. Was he playing a trick on him?

"Gu Yu'an, let's discuss this privately. We can't just drop out of school because of a few jokes between classmates; that's too frivolous."

Gu Yu'an smiled. His little sister was right; his former idol really did have the intention to take advantage of him.

"No need, Vice Dean Jiang. My two younger brothers and I have already made up our minds, and this is also my mother's wish. We hope you can be accommodating."

After Gu Yu'an said that, Jiang He couldn't persuade him any further and waved for everyone to disperse.

Having watched everything from a corner, Chu Jingyan's lips curled into a slight smile. "Fourth Brother, wasn't I right? This Gu family is quite interesting."

The Fourth Prince nodded: "Indeed interesting."

“But…” the fourth prince changed the subject.

"Given the current situation of the Gu family, it's not a good time to try and win them over."

Chu Jingyan smiled faintly, "Who said we were trying to win them over? I'll take you to meet them."

The fourth prince shook his head. He knew his younger brother well enough to know that he had been sent to a sect since childhood and had a detached personality. He would not have brought him along unless there was someone or something he was particularly interested in.

Chu Jingyan didn't know how to explain. The youngest daughter of the Gu family had some supernatural abilities. Besides his mother, the person he was most worried about was his fourth brother. He wanted to know if his fourth brother was safe in the capital.

Chu Jingyan pushed Chu Jingkuo into the kitchen.

At this moment, Gu Liyao was making milk for Gu Linglong, who was lying in Gu Yu'an's arms, crying out from hunger.

[Aaaaaaah... I'm starving, I'm starving!]

[Waaaaah...Mommy, I miss you so much! My older brothers won't give me any food.]

Stop howling! That howl made Gu Liyao feel weird in his butt.

Gu Yu'an noticed the two princes with his sharp eyes, and a strange look flashed in his eyes. What were these two princes doing in the kitchen?

Surely he didn't come with them? Gu Yu'an pulled himself out of his thoughts, and led his two younger brothers forward to bow, "Greetings, Fourth Prince; Greetings, Sixth Prince."

"Free gift"

"Free gift"

Chu Jingyan looked at Gu Linglong, who was gulping down milk in Gu Liyao's arms, and asked, "Can I hold her?"

Gu Liyao: "Um... do you know how to breastfeed?"

Chu Jingyan's brow twitched. How could he possibly be breastfeeding?

I'll wait until she finishes drinking.

"Oh, why don't you give it a try?" Gu Liyao warmly invited him.

"Row"

Gu Liyao was somewhat taken aback when he heard "xing," but he had just said it casually.

Seeing that he didn't react, Chu Jingyan said, "Give it to me."

"Oh oh"

Gu Liyao snapped out of his daze and carefully handed the little girl over, along with the baby bottle.

Gu Liyao directed from the side: "Do it like this... do it like this..."

Gu Yu'an stood to the side, lost in thought, his gaze shifting back and forth between Chu Jingyan and Gu Linglong.

Chu Jingyan held Gu Linglong in one arm and breastfed her with the other. It was a rather special feeling, and his heart softened a little: "You've gotten even bigger since the last time I saw you."

Gu Linglong's initial excitement at the protagonist breastfeeding her instantly turned into anger.

[You old sixth brother, do you even know how to talk?]

You're fat! You're fat! Your whole family is fat!

Chu Jingyan smiled and looked down. After Gu Linglong finished drinking her milk, he half-squatted down and held her up for Chu Zikuo to see.

"Fourth Brother, look, this is the Gu family's youngest daughter, Gu Linglong. Isn't she adorable?"

Then, turning to Gu Linglong, he introduced her as if a baby this age could understand: "Little Linglong, this is my fourth brother, Chu Zikuo."

Gu Linglong then turned her head to look at Chu Jingkuo, who was handsome and dressed in a purple robe.

I don't know if it's because of my legs, but my skin is unnaturally pale, without any color in it.

[So this is the fourth brother. He's so handsome, it's a pity his legs are crippled, tsk tsk...]

Wang Fugui immediately flew out: "Host, this fourth brother looks so pitiful!"

Chu Jingyan's vision blurred as if something flew over, but upon closer inspection, there was nothing there.

Yes, he's so pitiful, so young and already in a wheelchair.

I wonder if my spiritual spring will have any effect on him.

Wang Fugui flew to the Fourth Prince's side, rested his finger on his chin, and pondered, "It should work."

Hearing this, Gu Linglong was tempted.

Oh, it's such a shame that such a handsome guy is in a wheelchair. I wish he could carry me. I'm going to go investigate.

I believe I should be able to cure it.

"cough cough"

Chu Jingyan was so startled by Gu Linglong's inner thoughts that he coughed violently. He had only come over to find out if his fourth brother would be targeted like him, since his fourth brother was a taciturn man who never said anything.

But what did he hear?

Can she cure Fourth Brother's leg? Even the imperial physicians at the Imperial Hospital couldn't do anything about it, and he also searched for many rare herbs and flowers within the sect, but to no avail.

How could she possibly receive treatment?