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I casually pulled out a small knife, revealing its sharp blade.

I used it to lift the chin of the leading boy.

“I don’t care if you’re his big brother or his second uncle.

“From today on—Gu Shiyan is under my protection.”

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7

The system said my line was too cringey.

I clicked my tongue, “Is it more cringey than the lines of the yandere in the novel?”

The system shook its head furiously.

After easily saving Gu Shiyan, I learned the reason behind the situation.

It turned out that these noble children, out of jealousy, couldn’t stand Gu Shiyan always being in the spotlight.

So, they found an excuse.

There were seven children in the Gu family, five of them half-siblings.

But once inside the family estate, they all had to call the eldest brother’s mother “Mom.”

Except for the youngest, Gu Shiyan, who refused.

Thus, led by the eldest brother, they collectively “disciplined” him.

They wouldn’t let him sit at the dining table, and after school, they would beat him up after he finished his chores.

At this time, Gu Shiyan had just returned to the Gu family. His father didn’t value him much, so he turned a blind eye, only saying, “Just don’t kill him.”

How ridiculous.

The grand Gu family, respected by thousands on the outside, was nothing more than a decaying, feudal relic behind closed doors.

“I didn’t expect that you, looking so glamorous now, had a childhood similar to mine!”

I casually bought a bag of oranges and tossed one to Gu Shiyan.

His face was as dark as the bottom of a pot—he was already a poker-faced kid.

“Who are you, exactly? I don’t want anything from you.”

Thinking about his extreme homophobia in the future, I blurted out, “I’m your wife.”

Little Gu Shiyan froze in his tracks, his expression darkening and then becoming even more indescribable.

It looked as though he’d eaten something disgusting.

I couldn’t hold back my laughter and bent over, clutching my stomach, laughing out loud.

If I had known he was this homophobic, I would’ve grossed him out earlier in my past life.

Anyway, I’ve always been shameless, willing to do anything to achieve my goals.

When my stomach hurt from laughing, I leaned closer to his ear.

“Honey~ Do you like your future wife?

“Honey, say something!”

“…”

I successfully grossed out little Gu Shiyan.

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8

At ten years old, Gu Shiyan was quite short, and I towered over him by several heads.

Thinking about how I was always shorter than him in the past life, getting pinned against the wall during fights—it was infuriating! This time, I was determined to get my revenge!

After “inviting” Gu Shiyan home, I got him a set of new clothes.

The system was like my rich patron, even gifting me a villa in the northern part of Jiang City.

At this time, I was fourteen, being sent abroad for various studies, so I didn’t have to worry about running into anyone.

According to the original plot, the female lead, who grew up in the neighboring estate, rescued him and brought him home, giving him clean clothes and a good meal.

After spending half a year redeeming him with her loyal support, she left for overseas studies.

From then on, she became Gu Shiyan’s white moonlight, the spiritual pillar that supported him as he climbed to the peak of power.

I only needed to follow this formula.

However, while forcing him to change his clothes, I noticed that the scars on this child’s body were truly shocking.

New wounds mixed with old scars… covering his entire back.

I always thought these injuries were something he got as an adult.

I didn’t expect them to be there when he was so young.

“Pervert.”

Seeing me staring at his back, Gu Shiyan looked at me with disgust as he hurriedly put on his clothes to cover the scars.

I burst into laughter, momentarily forgetting to retort.

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9

That night, I made a big dinner.

Gu Shiyan hadn’t eaten at the dining table for three years; every time, he would crouch by the doghouse with a bowl to eat.

After “inviting” him to the table, I teasingly asked, “Is your future wife good to you?”

He pressed his lips together, not saying a word.

What a stubborn mule.

For the next few days, I followed Gu Shiyan around, protecting him.

The kids in the Gu family estate, who initially wanted to challenge me, gathered a group of underlings armed with sticks, knives, and various weapons.

I couldn’t be bothered to fight them. Instead, I pulled out a video of them bullying Gu Shiyan and smiled kindly, “What do you think would happen if I posted this online, or sent it to your fathers’ superiors?”

The other kids didn’t understand, but Gu Shiyan’s eldest brother knew what was going on.

Seeing my flashy clothes, he realized I wasn’t from an ordinary background.

Gritting his teeth, he apologized and promised not to bully Gu Shiyan anymore.

I happily rewarded him with two candies, reminding him to keep his word.

But Gu Shiyan was not pleased.

On the way back to the villa, he tugged at my sleeve with a face that was torn with inner conflict.

Me: “?”

Gu Shiyan bit his lip and awkwardly asked, “Future… wife, where’s my candy?”

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10

Wait, he actually took me seriously!

The system laughed at me for getting carried away.

I was so startled that I quickly explained I was joking and told him to call me “big brother” instead.

To my surprise, Gu Shiyan, with his bad temper, wasn’t happy about that either.

After following him for two more days, I finally had a chance to talk to him, “Actually, the candy I gave those kids was expired.”

I pulled out a new can of candy, pink packaging.

“Take the candy, and from now on, call me ‘big brother.’ No more nonsense, okay?”

Hearing that, Gu Shiyan quickly withdrew his half-extended hand.

Me: “…”

In the end, I shoved the candy into his hands.

As I watched the wounds on Gu Shiyan’s body gradually heal day by day, I began to wonder how my progress was going.

[In just two months, it’s already 70%!]

The system was thrilled, but I was confused, “Why is it only 70%?

“Didn’t Gu Shiyan already call me his future wife?!”

He had acknowledged my identity, but only 70%?

[Host, a deep, calculating second male lead knows how to hide his true feelings~]

The system said I hadn’t truly gotten into Gu Shiyan’s heart.

I couldn’t help but laugh at that!

A ten-year-old kid, with deep scheming?

Then, while secretly following him to school, I was shocked.

It turned out Gu Shiyan… was already a pure wolf in sheep’s clothing!

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11

In reality, Gu Shiyan was quite skilled in fighting.

Despite his short stature and small frame, his martial arts skills were excellent.

With a left hook and a spinning kick…

Wow, he knocked down a whole group of people!

[Host, stop clapping for him!]