Gu Nanyan looked over, his eyes darker than before, and his lips curled slightly. "The essence of the Enforcement Division is to maintain the stability of Fuyun Island. Both the underground alliance and the hunting grounds are part of Fuyun Island, so it is perfectly normal for the Enforcement Division to have personnel."
The so-called Law Enforcement Division is nothing more than a means to protect the interests of those who have vested interests on Fuyun Island.
Shen Bei'an frowned, his lips were pressed into a straight line, and he lowered his eyes, his long, dark eyelashes casting shadows.
Gu Nanyan reached out and kissed the top of Shen Bei'an's head, his voice deep and affectionate.
Shen Bei'an snuggled against her and murmured, "Mmm."
"May Young Master Gu be well." A slightly cold female voice rang out.
Shen Bei'an looked up and saw that the woman was wearing a Shu brocade top and a dark blue horse-face skirt with silver thread outlining the ruyi pattern.
Her long, azure hair was particularly eye-catching, tied into a high ponytail with a jade crown, making her look exceptionally dashing.
Gu Nanyu also looked over, "I wonder what advice Lord Jones has for me?" His slightly immature heterochromatic eyes were gentle as water, like the bright stars in a summer night, or like a calm lake.
It appears exceptionally harmless.
"Doreen Jones, the winner of yesterday's second underground boxing match, is also Arnor Jones's goddaughter," Gu Nanyan introduced to Shen Beian in a low voice.
"The hunting grounds cordially invite you to fire the first arrow." Doreen placed her right hand on her left chest and bowed respectfully.
The first arrow is always the most important, and it is usually shot by the most distinguished person present.
Gu Nanyu is not a member of Fuyun Island in essence. It is the first time in the history of the hunting grounds that someone who does not belong to Fuyun Island has shot the first arrow.
"Your Excellency Jones is mistaken. I am an outsider, and it would be inappropriate for me to do so according to etiquette. Such an important matter should be handled by Lord Caster, the person in charge of the hunting grounds."
Gu Nanyu did not refuse directly, but brought up the rules on the island.
The person in charge of the underground boxing ring is Yoshinori Shirakawa, while the person in charge of the hunting grounds is Abel Caster, the head of the Caster family of the Elders.
"Young Master Lorenzo is unwell, and Lord Caster is taking care of him. It is also Lord Caster's wish that Young Master Gu fire the first arrow," Doreen said expressionlessly, continuing her invitation.
Is Lorenzo unwell?
Gu Nanyu lowered his eyes, his expression calm, and refused, "This young master is young and weak, and I'm afraid I can't draw the bow. I would appreciate it if Lord Jones could find someone else."
To protect the pride of the person who fired the first arrow, the arrow was coated with poison—a poison that would draw blood instantly.
They would also arrange for the prey to be shot by that person.
In other words, the person who shoots the first arrow will have the first blood on their hands from this hunt!
Gu Nanyu was unwilling to get involved in this mess.
He was even more unwilling to kill in front of his own sister.
Young and frail?
Even someone as composed and calm as Doreen was taken aback by Gu Nanyu's words.
Is Young Master Gu too young and frail?
It is unknown who, at the age of fifteen, stepped onto Fuyun Island and entered the underground boxing ring, winning five matches in a row, and then taking first place in the hunting grounds!
If this young master Gu is young and frail, then there is probably no one in the world who is weak.
“Sir Jones, the hunt is about to begin. Instead of trying to persuade me, you might as well find someone else to shoot the first arrow, so as not to miss the auspicious time.”
Gu Nanyu found the "auspicious time" particularly ironic.
Doreenton stood there, unsure of what to say.
Or rather, she didn't understand why Gu Nanyu would refuse.
"How about I shoot the first arrow?" Ning Zhang suddenly spoke up, his narrow eyes slightly upturned, his voice lazy and nonchalant.
As the young master of the Ning family, he naturally has the right to shoot the first arrow.
Doreen was not in charge and could only ask for instructions from her superiors, "Please wait a moment, Young Master Ning."
Shen Bei'an's gaze toward Ning Zhang grew increasingly hostile. "Baby," Gu Nan'an buried his head in his chest, "We've prepared some ice cream here, baby, would you like a couple of bites?"
His voice was deep and mellow, languid and alluring.
"Smooth, delicate, sweet, and tender—wouldn't you like to try it, baby?"
Gu Nanyan took a bowl of iced custard.
Shen Beian looked at the ice cream in the bowl, swallowed hard, but thinking about the scene he was about to see, he couldn't eat a single bite.
He shook his head slightly, leaned close to her ear, and whispered, "No, I'm afraid I'll throw up in a bit."
Just like yesterday, no matter how many favorite snacks I ate, I ended up spitting them all out.
"The ice cream at Sushan Dessert Shop is always pretty good, try it." Gu Nanyan scooped out a small spoonful, "It has your favorite osmanthus honey on top."
"Those things are better left unseen." She fed it to Shen Bei'an's lips, her phoenix eyes slightly upturned, filled with doting affection.
Shen Bei'an looked up at Gu Nan'an. She was not one to show her emotions, and now that she was wearing makeup, it was even more impossible to tell what she was thinking.
Finally, I opened my mouth. The sweet aroma of osmanthus honey combined with the smooth and delicate texture of the ice cream cheese was delicious!
One bite and you'll want a second!
"I'll make it for you when we get back." Shen Bei'an loves all kinds of desserts, and although Gu Nan'an has rules about his dessert consumption, he will occasionally make them for him.
"Uh-huh!"
Desserts are truly therapeutic.
After finishing half a bowl, Doreen still hadn't returned. Shen Bei'an chewed on the ice cream cheese and swallowed. "Why did they ask Yu Di to shoot the first arrow in the first place?"
Although Shen Bei'an did not know that the person who shot the first arrow would have the first blood on their hands, he knew that the person who shot the first arrow must be a very important person.
"Perhaps it's to please our Sixth Young Master Gu." Her deep phoenix eyes sparkled with starlight as she looked at him, her gaze overflowing with deep affection.
Shen Bei'an opened his mouth, and Gu Nan'an fed him another spoonful.
That seems to be true. Shen Beian is quite clear about what the surname Gu represents in the world.
It's also possible that she wanted to curry favor with Young Master Gu.
As for why Gu Nanyu refused, Shen Bei'an wasn't quite sure, but it might indeed be due to his weak health.
Although he has been nourished by a cell repair device, for some reason, Yu Di still looks rather thin and weak.
"Will Ning Zhang shoot the first arrow?"
"Yes, they will." Gu Nanyan answered without hesitation. "From any perspective, shooting the first arrow would be very beneficial to Yu's prestige on Fuyun Island, so they assumed that Yu would definitely accept. Therefore, they did not prepare any candidates."
“Ning Zhang’s intervention at this time is to help them. This move will not only enhance Ning Zhang’s prestige on Fuyun Island, but will also make the Caster family owe him a favor.”
Ning Zhang did a very good job of sniping two targets with one arrow.
It seems that Ning Xiao's eldest son isn't so foolish after all.
Shen Beian's mind worked quickly, and he immediately realized what was happening.
"How do you people's brains work?" How can you all think so fast?
"If I had spoken before Ning Zhang, would I have had the chance to shoot the first arrow?"
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