Gu Nanyan picked up Shen Bei'an and walked towards the courtyard. "Hmm, it's not opened yet. Let's open it together when we get back to the dorm."
"It should be a gift that will make An'an happy."
Gu Nanyan was not on Fuyun Island, but he was fully aware of all the happenings and news on the island.
Gu Nanyan is busy not only because he controls the multinational corporation Gu Group, but also because he needs to keep a close eye on all the power of the Gu family.
Shen Bei'an raised an eyebrow. Things were a bit better in the First World, but here, raised by the Shen family and Gu Nan'an, his standards have become much higher.
In his eyes, high-end luxury brands are just passable.
From a young age, he had a dedicated team of designers who took care of his clothing, housing, and transportation.
"Then I'll be looking forward to it." Shen Bei'an leaned on Gu Nan'an's shoulder.
It feels so good not having to walk!
"There's no need to have such high expectations, but it should be something new and interesting." Gu Nanyan smiled; her An'an deserved the best of everything in the world.
Gu Nanyan's pace was not hurried, and his steps were not large. He carried Shen Bei'an for about ten minutes before returning to the dormitory.
The gift box has remained untouched.
In the very center of the box is a hand with its five fingers tightly clasped together, and in the palm is an open eye.
Shen Bei'an recognized this symbol—the Hand of God.
He didn't particularly like the symbol, which was used as a symbol by an organization in the First World.
It even carried a hint of disgust.
And surprisingly, there are people in this world who use this symbol as a representative.
Wait, it's not just the hand of God.
The gift box is surrounded by blooming red spider lilies, a symbol of death.
“This is the symbol of Fuyun Island, meaning the land of rebirth.” Gu Nanyan said slowly, “Fuyun Island considers itself superior to everything outside the world. Coming to this place will lead them to a complete transformation.”
"In terms of technology, Fuyun Island has indeed achieved something."
"Fuyun Island has been exploring a true transformation, which is why Weishengsui is cooperating with Fuyun Island."
The history of genetic research on Fuyun Island is much longer than that of the outside world.
When people have a certain level of wealth and power, they start thinking about how to prolong their lifespan.
Gu Nanyan's phoenix eyes were deep and unfathomable. She wouldn't care how corrupt other countries were, but the empire was different.
Those who care about their families may be cold-hearted, but they are loyal to their country and the people of the empire.
"Alright, let's not talk about these troublesome things anymore. Let's open it and take a look." Gu Nanyan's eyes curved slightly, forming a beautiful arc, his gaze fixed on Shen Beian, filled with endless tenderness.
Shen Bei'an responded and reached out to open the box.
Shen Bei'an's eyes narrowed. "This is a small ivory incense box with openwork carving and a rhinoceros horn bracelet!"
Ivory, rhinoceros horn!
Gu Nanyan's eyes darkened slightly. She thought it would be something like jade ornaments, jewelry, or a famous watch or ring, but who would have thought it would be these!
Shen Bei'an slammed the box shut, his hand trembling with anger, his whole body shaking. "What are they trying to say?"
"Are you using these things as prizes?!"
Her peach-blossom eyes turned red with anger. "Do they think I'd be happy to receive these things?!"
No, no
People who frequently participate in these kinds of boxing matches will definitely like this kind of thing.
Bloodshed, slaughter
"An'an," Gu Nanyan reached out and hugged Shen Bei'an, stroking his back gently, hoping to cheer him up, but who knew!
I should have opened it earlier; I thought it would contain some unusual items to make An'an happy.
It was indeed a novel gadget, but it was also incredibly frightening!
Shen Beian grabbed Gu Nanyan's collar, panting heavily.
The empire's animal protection policies are also very strict; it's rare to see anyone wearing fur made from rare animals, as most fur is artificial.
Even the powerful family heads and heirs like Gu Nanyan, who stand at the pinnacle of the capital, mostly wear artificial mink or fox fur coats in winter.
The empire's technology is so advanced that these things can be so realistic that they are indistinguishable from the real thing.
Even if they are true, they are mostly things that have been passed down from the past.
Shen Bei'an has a white fox fur cloak, which was made from a hunting pelt that Old Master Shen had caught when he was young, and was later given to Shen Bei'an.
"Yan Yan, I... really find it hard to accept." Shen Bei'an said with a self-deprecating laugh. If this was the so-called "top-tier society" that was clearly defined, he would rather not participate in it.
"An'an, not everyone in this circle is like that." Gu Nan'an didn't want Shen Bei'an to misunderstand him in the slightest.
"Human nature always has a dark side, and some people choose to amplify this side infinitely. When they have gained power, fame and fortune, they think they can control everything and no longer restrain their desires."
"But there are always people who can restrain themselves and guard their desires."
When money becomes just numbers, curiosity becomes their pursuit, and they even hope to make the world exist according to their will, attempting to change it, while they themselves will become the true leaders or decision-makers of the new world.
"Yan Yan has never been involved in any of this, right?" Shen Bei'an reached out and touched Gu Nan Yan's face, his eyes meeting hers directly, trying to discern the most truthful truth within them.
Gu Nanyan rubbed against Chen Bei'an's palm. "Yes, I have never been involved in any of this."
“My darling, I swear to you, I will never touch these things.”
Gu Nanyan couldn't tell Shen Bei'an that she would change these things; it was too unrealistic.
This world is always like this; there are always dark places, and there are always people patching things up.
Shen Bei'an also understood Gu Nan'an's unspoken meaning: she couldn't manage those people all the time, but she could manage herself.
Shen Bei'an tilted his head back and kissed Gu Nan'an's lips. "I know you won't."
As for the gift box, Shen Bei'an didn't want to look at it again.
"What should we do with that gift box?" Shen Beian hesitated. He was the fifth master of the Shen family and the current head of the Gu family, but it was true that he was clueless about interpersonal relationships.
He never had to worry about these things; Gu Nanyan would take care of everything, such as sending gifts during holidays.
With Gu Nanyan around, he wouldn't be impolite. If Gu Nanyan was temporarily unavailable, he would place Meng Zhaojun and Feng You by his side.
He won't make any mistakes.
Shen Bei'an is arrogant and lazy, but he will never allow himself to make any mistakes when it comes to crucial matters.
He can tolerate being criticized, anyway, he's a real lazy bum, a real parasite, and a real drama queen.
But he didn't want to embarrass the Shen family, nor did he want Gu Nanyan to lose face.
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The Hand of God: A Christian graphic symbol. It represents the person of God the Father. For the first eight centuries, the Church used it exclusively as a symbol of God. The hand in the symbol represents God's possession of and care for all creation, originating from the numerous mentions of the "Hand of God" in the Bible.
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