On the small boat, the girls were dressed in vibrant colors like flowers and willow branches.

Their figures were graceful, and at first glance, the scene was captivating.

Gu Qian, of course, also saw the pursuing boat behind him.

However, he only glanced at it briefly, didn't think much of it, and then looked back at the distant scenery.

He lingered there, reluctant to leave, enjoying such a relaxed and pleasant life.

Qiu Xu looked at Sun Wan for a moment, his gaze lingering on her.

Just then, Sun Wan also glanced in her direction.

Their eyes met, and Sun Wan quickly looked away, neither of them looking at the other again.

He Jinran, however, chuckled and teased his uncle.

"Uncle, are these girls here because of you?"

Qiu Xu countered, "Is it possible that it's aimed at you?"

Qiu Ling'er: "Neither."

"Who is that?" Qiu Xu and He Jinran asked in unison.

Qiu Ling'er, however, turned her gaze to her sister.

They stopped talking.

Qiu Xu and He Jinran looked at Qiu Yan again, both showing surprise on their faces.

The two spoke in unison again.

"For your sister?"

"For your mother's sake?"

"Haha, none of them. They're here for General Gu." Laughter rang out, and the speaker was Qin Susu, who was following closely on the cruise ship behind.

Qiu Xu: "..."

He Jinran: "..."

They all turned their gazes to Gu Qian, who looked completely bewildered.

Gu Qian's body stiffened slightly, and he couldn't help but glance at Qin Susu.

She stuck out her tongue, her eyes crinkling with amusement.

"General Gu, hurry up and send back your suitors, otherwise, Xiao Yan will be taken to the Liang family by me."

As she finished speaking, Liang Yuchen's face became tense.

"Susu, be careful what you say."

Qin Susu, however, did not take it to heart.

"Xiao Yan, General Gu is philandering and should be punished!"

Gu Qian: "Qin Susu, where did you hear such nonsense? It's not true!"

This Qin Susu used to be very respectful to him, but now, because Yan Yan is backing her up, she's becoming more and more unscrupulous.

Qiu Yan's eyes held a smile, devoid of any jealousy, only a sense of superiority that arose from within.

What does it mean if someone admires your man?

That shows she has good taste!

Gu Qian felt extremely uncomfortable under Qiu Yan's gaze.

He turned his gaze and looked at the group of girls behind him.

Then he saw the girls, each with a gentle smile, gazing at his figure with curved eyes.

He...it's inexplicable.

"Your Highness, General, Madam, I greet you." The speaker was none other than Sun Wan.

She leaned forward slightly, then secretly glanced at Qiu Xu. After being caught, she quickly turned her gaze to Qiu Yan, her eyes filled with admiration.

She admired her greatly for her remarkable abilities.

He Jinran nodded in response, then turned his gaze and placed a hand on Hei Niu's head, "Hei Niu, tell me, aren't those girls pretty?"

Blackie barked a few times, bringing a smile to He Jinran's face.

Since ancient times, beauties have loved heroes.

He Jinran is all grown up, and he still doesn't know what it feels like to be pursued.

Qiu Ling'er's gaze was cold as she sat down with He Jinran on either side of Hei Niu, not wanting to look at the other girls.

Sigh, I'm really worried about my sister.

Being outstanding as a man is not necessarily a good thing.

Her consistent belief was that she would rather be a poor man's wife than a rich man's concubine.

Qiu Xu tilted his head slightly, looked at Sun Wan again, and smiled faintly.

"Miss Sun has such refined tastes."

Sun Wan nodded in response, her eyes radiating a deep smile.

Behind Sun Wan, Bi'er and the other admirers of Gu Qian all bowed slightly to Gu Qian and his group.

"General Gu."

Her voice was crisp and sweet, captivating to listen to.

However, Gu Qian found it utterly uninteresting.

He nodded slightly, then quietly squeezed Yan Yan's wrist before continuing the journey.

The brief exchange was observed by Qin Susu, and her eyes flashed with anger.

Of course, it's for these women.

However, her cruise ship was getting further and further away from Qiu Yan and the others.

As for why?

Liang Yuchen was afraid that she would speak recklessly and say something else that would displease General Gu.

"Liang Yuchen, you'd better hurry up."

Liang Yuchen nodded and glided slowly, which made Qin Susu's face full of anger.

"So frail, you can leave them this far behind even when rowing a boat. Liang Yuchen, women are stronger than you."

Liang Yuchen listened... well, he was used to it.

"I'm not as strong as you."

"I mean, the other women." Qin Susu glanced at Liang Yuchen's increasingly slow rowing, then reached for another oar.

Never mind, she can't enjoy the same treatment as Xiaoyan.

However, the wrist was blocked.

"Susu." Liang Yuchen grasped Qin Susu's hands, forcing her to stop.

"Don't follow them." He wanted to be alone with Qin Susu.

But Qin Susu's heart was entirely focused on Qiu Yan, which made him... jealous.

"I came here today to admire the lotus blossoms with Xiaoyan in mind," Qin Susu said unhappily.

“But the general’s wife has so many people with her… She has her husband, His Highness the Crown Prince, and her younger siblings all with her at the same time.”

Qin Susu clearly didn't have the same complicated thoughts as Liang Yuchen.

She was very naive. "It's all your fault. If you hadn't come with me, I would be on that ship."

She envied everyone on Qiu Yan's yacht, including Hei Niu.

After saying that, she started paddling rapidly again, trying to catch up with the conspicuous cruise ship enclosed in the small boat ahead.

Liang Yuchen's expression shouldn't be too unpleasant.

He had no choice but to row forward.

However, it was an accident.

A splashing sound,

His oar inexplicably fell into the lake, splashing up shimmering waves...

Let Qin Susu... roar like a shrew!

"Liang Yuchen, are you doing this on purpose?!"

Yacht ahead,

Qiu Yan glanced back.

The pleasure boat where Qin Susu was located was appearing and disappearing.

She didn't mind; the couple wanted to be alone, so why should she bother them?

Take another look at the boat beside you.

They still stayed close by.

"Gu Qian, A Xu, let's dock the boat and go have some barbecue," Qiu Yan said. Gu Qian and Qiu Xu looked at each other in bewilderment.

Until Qiu Yan took out the pepper, cumin, and chili powder she always carried with her.

Gu Qian and Qiu Xu nodded in agreement.

They lost interest when surrounded by a group of girls.

Qiu Ling'er chimed in, "Great!" Just hearing the word "barbecue" made her hungry.

"Where are Master Susu and Lord Liang?" She then realized that she had lost track of Master Susu and Lord Liang.

Thinking about their tense relationship, Qiu Ling'er silently shook her head.

It's best not to disturb their time alone.

Qiu Yan's suggestion was exactly what He Jinran, a foodie, wanted.

"Okay, let's have barbecue."

Shortly after, the cruise ship docked.

After disembarking, Qiu Yan first stretched her arms and legs, and finally...

The group divided the work,

Gu Qian left to buy meat.

He Jinran catches fish.

Qiu Xu set up the fire and lit the frame.

Qiu Ling'er prepares the ingredients.

Qiu Yan was in charge of eating.

She sat in the pavilion nearby, yawning.

Just as she was about to take a short rest, she saw an old acquaintance walking towards her. It was Qi Tiansheng, the boss of Qi, whom she had met in Baiyang.