Chapter 20 I Only Think About You

The car moved slowly along the road and finally stopped steadily at the entrance of the resort.

Chen Guan slightly turned sideways, stretched out his hand, and gently patted Jiang Tingwan's shoulder, his voice gentle and soft: "We're here."

Jiang Tingwan slowly opened her eyes, her eyes still filled with the confusion and ignorance of just waking up from sleep.

She really didn't expect that she slept so deeply that she didn't even notice when the car arrived at the destination.

The bright sunlight poured in through the car window without reservation, and she subconsciously raised her hand to block it.

Chen Guan's hand had been withdrawn at some point, and at this moment he was adjusting his cuffs as if nothing had happened, as if the gentle protection just now had never happened.

"Did you sleep well?"

Chen Guan asked seemingly nonchalantly, but there was a hint of smile in his eyes that he himself could hardly detect.

Jiang Tingwan chuckled softly, raised her hand to tidy up her slightly messy hair and said, "Mr. Shen's driver is a good driver."

The corners of Shen Guan's mouth slightly raised, revealing a noncommittal smile, then he took the lead in opening the car door and got out.

Jiang Tingwan had just stepped out of the car when the sudden strong sunlight made her squint her eyes involuntarily.

The next second, a black parasol slowly opened and blocked her head, shielding her from the sunlight.

She looked up subconsciously, only to see Shen Guan's slender, bony fingers firmly holding the umbrella handle.

The sunlight shone through the umbrella, casting a faint shadow on his face, which made his outline seem even deeper.

“I didn’t expect Mr. Shen to be so considerate.”

Jiang Tingwan raised her eyebrows slightly, her tone full of teasing.

"Serving customers is what I should do." Shen Guan answered seriously.

At this time, the resort's tour guide came up to them with a smile on his face and enthusiastically introduced the various facilities to them.

The two walked side by side on the resort's trails, Jiang Tingwan occasionally asking a few insightful questions, while Shen Guan added just the right details.

The two of them cooperated perfectly, as if they had been partners for many years, and their every move revealed an unspoken harmony.

"Are you tired?"

When they came to a swing area under the shade of a tree, Shen Guan suddenly stopped and asked with concern.

Jiang Tingwan did feel a little tired.

She sat gently on the swing and was about to rock herself gently when she suddenly felt a gentle and perfect push from behind.

Jiang Tingwan turned around subconsciously and met Shen Guan's gentle gaze.

He controlled the force with which he pushed the swing just right, not too violently to scare people, yet enough to make Jiang Tingwan feel light and comfortable.

As the swing slowly swung, the breeze gently lifted her hair and skirt, and the sunlight shone through the gaps in the leaves like golden threads, casting mottled light and shadows on her body.

The breeze gently brushed across her cheek, and Jiang Tingwan suddenly felt that today was particularly relaxing and comfortable.

There is no intrigue in the business world and no complicated calculations of interests between families.

At this moment, the world seemed to be left with only the warm sunshine, the gentle breeze, and the person behind her who always gave her just the right push.

"What do you think of this place?"

Shen Guan's voice came softly from behind.

Jiang Tingwan quietly looked at the picturesque lake scenery in the distance, thought for a moment, and then spoke slowly.

“The overall planning is quite good, but the traffic flow can be further optimized. For example, if a bridge directly leading to the main restaurant can be added to the water villa, it will be much more convenient for guests to travel.”

She paused slightly and continued her story.

"As for the lake over there, if we can add some water sports or hold a light show at night, it will surely be more attractive and add a lot of unique charm to the resort."

The swing slowly stopped in the breeze. Shen Guan walked up to her, his eyes full of admiration, "We thought of the same thing."

The sunlight filtered through the gaps in the leaves, casting mottled shadows on him.

Jiang Tingwan looked up at him and suddenly realized that today's Chen Guan seemed a little different from the past.

It is less cold and sharp than in the business world, and more gentle and warm, which is rarely seen in daily life.

"It seems we have a good understanding."

The corners of her mouth rose slightly.

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Before they knew it, when they finished touring the resort, the night had spread out like a piece of black silk, so they decided to stay here tonight.

One side of the resort is close to the sea. They did not choose to go to the restaurant for dinner, but instead asked the waiter to deliver the meal to the beach.

At this time, the setting sun is slowly sinking into the sea level. The last ray of golden light is like a dancer leaping on the waves, dyeing the sea surface into a brilliant golden color, which is so beautiful as a dream.

The waiter had just removed the food plates when Jiang Tingwan gently waved her hand, indicating that there was no need for dessert.

“After Ruan Yue returns to the Jiang family,” Shen Guan said, tapping the red wine glass with his fingertips, “what are your plans?”

He also guessed Ruan Yue's identity.

The sea breeze blew gently, lifting Jiang Tingwan's hair. She squinted her eyes slightly, looked at the lighthouse standing quietly in the distance, and asked, "What are you planning?"

"How will the Jiang family view you?" Shen Guan's voice came slowly along with the sound of waves, "Adopted daughters and biological daughters are always different."

Jiang Tingwan thought for a moment after hearing this.

"What does Mr. Shen think of the Jiang family?" Jiang Tingwan cast his gaze toward the sea, with a hint of teasing in his tone.

"Like the Lu family, where husbands and wives love each other and brothers are friendly and respectful to each other?" She gently ran her fingertips across the rim of the cup and continued casually, "Or is it like the Shen family, where each branch fights to the death for profit?"

Amid the sound of waves hitting the shore, her voice was so gentle that it was almost drowned out: "There have never been fierce quarrels in the Jiang family, but there has never been any warmth either."

Shen Guan listened quietly, this was the first time he heard her comment on his family in this way.

He couldn't help but think of the flawless smile on her face every time she attended a banquet. It turned out that polite and distant appearance was not a mask, but a posture she had been accustomed to for a long time.

"Ruan Yue's return won't change anything."

Jiang Tingwan raised his head and drank the wine in the glass in one gulp, his expression calm, "The blood of the Jiang family is just an admission ticket for them. Raising two daughters is more than enough for the Jiang family, and I will not be affected by this."

If possible, she wanted to escape from the Jiang family and experience the warmth of the Lu family.

Unfortunately, if she leaves the Jiang family, she will have no home.

The dim light softly illuminated her porcelain-white profile. Observing her at this moment, he suddenly saw through the source of her cold temperament.

"What about you?"

She suddenly changed the subject and asked Shen Guan, "Now that Ruan Yue is back, how is Mr. Shen going to maximize his interests?"

"You are the only one I am considering for marriage."

Shen Guan looked at her with burning eyes, "So what if I'm your adopted daughter? Besides, the resources and connections that the Jiang family has poured into you over the past twenty years have already made them a part of you."

Jiang Tingwan smiled softly, "I'm afraid that will disappoint Mr. Shen. I don't plan to get too involved in the Jiang family's business. If you want to..."

"Jiang Tingwan." Chen Guan suddenly leaned forward, approached her, interrupted her, and locked his eyes with her, "What if I say that what I want now is not profit?"

When Jiang Tingwan heard this, her fingertips trembled and the wine glass in her hand almost slipped out of her hand.

What does this person mean?

Jiang Tingwan was a little confused for a moment.

They have only known each other for a short time, so why don't they consider the interests when talking about feelings?

"Boss Shen is really..." She was a little speechless for a moment, "Even the jokes are so realistic."

The moonlight was like water, illuminating her gaze which she had deliberately avoided.

Shen Guan looked at her quietly, and finally just put his coat on her.