Otherworldly Companions: Every Handsome Man is Extraordinary

Jiang Yu had long since recovered from her illness, but Fan Qingyin was still keeping a close eye on her these past few days, forbidding her from eating ice cream and preventing her from changing into lighter clothes even when she felt a little hot. Fan Qingyin was being overly anxious.

He himself returned to his former self as soon as he recovered from his illness, wearing a long robe and looking ethereal, as if he were not afraid of the severe cold and frost.

Fan Qingyin's body temperature was relatively low, but he didn't seem to be afraid of the cold. He usually didn't wear thick clothes. Ever since Jiang Yu saw him wearing a robe with a big fur collar, she felt that he was very suitable for such an outfit. Unfortunately, she hadn't seen that robe since she recovered from her illness.

Jiang Yu sat on the sofa, her eyes glancing towards the bed, her face as red as if it were bleeding.

Since that day, Fan Qingyin has stayed in her room. Although they haven't been more intimate yet, sharing a bed every night is enough to make one blush and feel their heart race when they think about it during the day.

Fan Qingyin was actually a little at a loss the next day, but she still stayed because of Fan Qingyin's coquettishness and jokes. In the following days, the two seemed to have a tacit understanding.

However, Jiang Yu understood that the way they had been getting along these past few days was more like a bottleneck, unless a closer relationship could break the current situation.

Fan Qingyin respected her thoughts too much, showing no intention of taking the initiative, as if he shouldn't force her unless she expressed a need or decision.

But... Jiang Yu secretly rubbed her fingers together. She felt she had been proactive enough. Did she really have to wait until the day she had to pounce on Qingyin?

However, she was satisfied with how things were progressing. After all, once she realized and confirmed her own feelings, they both knew each other's feelings, and mutual affection was more precious than anything else.

But Lin Yi... Jiang Yu sighed. She would have to accept Lin Yi someday, but at this stage, it would be too cruel to Lin Yi. She couldn't do it for both of them at the same time... Love isn't an apple that can be cut in half with just one cut. It's not that simple.

There has to be a wholehearted devotion that can't be shared with others. That's the kind of affection she received from Fan Qingyin and Lin Yi, and she hopes that one day she can reciprocate with the same wholehearted devotion.

It seems Lin Yi will have to make do for now. Counting the days, Lin Yi will soon have a vacation, and she'll have a good talk with him then.

Jiang Yu stood up and, following the servant's advice, decided to take a walk in the garden. The Ocean Empire had a warm climate; the maritime climate was always warm and humid, with mild winters and humid summers that weren't too hot.

Jiang Yu thought that most of this world probably belonged to the temperate climate zone, at least the Forest Empire and the Ocean Empire. The four seasons were distinct but mostly mild. The Forest Empire was probably a little hotter, while only the Aurora Empire was covered in ice and snow all year round.

Jiang Yu really liked the scenery in the garden. Although it wasn't as lush and exotic as the Forest Empire, the elegant colors suited Jiang Yu's taste better. Before he knew it, he had walked quite far and a light layer of sweat had formed on his body.

It seems that she hasn't gone this far since she fell ill; she can almost see the gates of the manor now.

Jiang Yu subconsciously tiptoed and looked in that direction, intending to take a quick look from afar before going back, because it sounded like someone was talking over the door, and she was a little curious.

Lady Vanessa had sent people to the manor to pay their respects to the lord multiple times, but was told that the lord was ill and not fit to receive guests. Finally, she could no longer sit still. This was the third day she had come to the gate of the lord's manor, and she had been turned away at the door. She had not been able to get in until today.

The servant remained polite, but said that the manor was not receiving guests at the moment, even though Benjamin from the Jeff family had been inside more than once.

Even the servants who were familiar with their family dared not make any rash moves, and could only kindly remind her to come back after this period was over.

How could she not be anxious? Such a gesture didn't seem like it came from the lord himself.

Lady Vanessa was negotiating with her servants, even if she couldn't see the lord, she should at least try to get some information out of him. She was wearing a plain cotton and linen dress, which didn't look like she had dressed up carefully. Apart from a simple straw hat, she had no other decorations on her head.

She was sweating profusely with anxiety when a white figure suddenly caught her eye out of the corner of her eye. She quickly turned her head and saw the lord standing under the garden pavilion not far away.

Jiang Yu was too lazy to change her clothes at her own manor. She wore a white cotton loungewear dress with a fine velvet off-white shawl over it for warmth.

She saw Lady Vanessa at the doorway let out a long sigh of relief upon seeing her, and bowed to her from afar, anxious yet overjoyed. However, she was stopped by the servants at the door and could not come this way.

Jiang Yu was puzzled. Lanny hadn't been found yet, so it didn't make sense that his mother was being prevented from entering the manor when she came.

Thinking this, Jiang Yu gestured to the servant to let her pass from a distance. She then saw the servant frown, bow, and retreat, while Lady Vanessa hurried over and soon arrived in front of her.

Jiang Yu excused Lady Vanessa from the formalities and gestured for her to sit down in the pavilion. Standing there in the sun without a parasol, Lady Vanessa was clearly very hot, her forehead covered in sweat. Fortunately, there was some chilled flower tea in the pavilion, and Jiang Yu poured her a cup and handed it to her.

"How could we dare trouble the lord?" Lady Vanessa accepted the flower tea with trepidation. She waited until Jiang Yu sat down before finally sitting down herself. Before she was even properly seated, she hurriedly asked, "We heard that the lord was ill, and we were all very worried. Is the lord feeling better?"

Jiang Yu smiled slightly, expressing her gratitude for Lady Vanessa's thoughtfulness and greetings: "Thank you for your concern, Madam. But I just saw you being stopped outside the manor. Did something happen?" Jiang Yu expressed her doubts.

"So it seems this wasn't your order, Lord. I thought..." Lady Vanessa looked somewhat embarrassed. "Actually, our family members have been kept outside the manor for some time now. I've come here several times in person and sent people over, but we still haven't been able to see you... It's not that I'm intentionally trying to bother you, after all, you're ill."

Jiang Yu could understand Mrs. Vanessa's feelings; after all, her son hadn't been found yet, and a mother's frantic anxiety was only natural. But before she could offer any words of comfort, she heard Mrs. Vanessa say urgently:

"Lord, please believe that the Wilman family is always of one mind with you. No matter what happens, it will not be of any disadvantage to you. Please do not doubt us or abandon us."

"..." Jiang Yu suddenly didn't know what to say. She had thought that Mrs. Vanessa had come to talk to her about Lanny.

“I know Lenny was rash this time, but his intentions were good. Ever since he led the family to serve you, he has always been loyal to you. He is a determined young man. Even if you don’t trust others, you should trust him.”

Lady Vanessa bit her lip, feeling that such an opportunity to see the lord was too rare, and finally couldn't help but say, "Jeff's family is indeed quite good, but while we were being kept out, they frequently came to the manor. Did you summon them?"

This is a test.

A great deal of doubt arose in Jiang Yu's heart, and she couldn't help but show it on her face. It wasn't because of anything else, but simply because of Lanny...

Soon, Mrs. Vanessa noticed the strange look on Jiang Yu's face. Being so clever, she quickly realized what was happening and immediately regretted her words that she had blurted out earlier.

I was just too impatient. After being blocked for so long, I couldn't help but lose my composure. I cherished this hard-won opportunity to see the lord too much, which is why I asked those probing questions. It seems that the people from Jeff's family were not summoned by the lord, and the lord did not intend to abandon the Wilman family. So, apart from that divine messenger, no one else could have made these decisions.

This probing has already caught the lord's attention. Hopefully, the lord won't be so clever as to see through it. Lanny has gone all in with this situation; if she ruins it...

Jiang Yu returned to her room in silence, her feelings complicated. She had some suspicions but didn't want them to be true. After all, she had invested enough emotion and trust.

Despite his humble origins, the pearl-diving boy's eyes shone with confidence and brilliance. He was fearless in the face of adversity and handled matters decisively, making him a truly excellent friend and partner.

Thinking of this, Jiang Yu sighed softly and finally called A Duo to ask about what had happened at the manor in the past few days.