Chapter 52 - 53: Don’t Be in Such a Hurry to Leave

Chapter 52: Chapter 53: Don’t Be in Such a Hurry to Leave

Though it was only a few short sentences, she understood her profit-driven father all too well.

That disappointment and coldness didn’t even need to be concealed.

Even a biological daughter could be set aside without hesitation when she held no value.

This was the reality of wealthy families, this was the harsh truth.

Gu Yihan wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes and looked up at the brightly lit captain’s cabin on the second floor.

In contrast, that man—though lecherous, sometimes a bit wicked—had genuinely given her strength and dignity. At this moment, he seemed utterly reliable.

"Perhaps... Lin Ji is more dependable than Dad."

Gu Yihan gritted her teeth, turned around, and walked up to the second floor.

Pushing the door open, she saw Lin Ji leaning against the headboard, a cigarette in hand, intently browsing the Chat Channel.

In this information-isolated world, this was his only means of obtaining Intelligence.

Seeing Gu Yihan enter, Lin Ji was somewhat surprised but then smiled and beckoned her over.

"What’s wrong? Not ready to rest yet?"

"Come, sit."

Gu Yihan obediently walked over and sat on the edge of the bed.

The next moment, she suddenly threw herself into Lin Ji’s arms, tightly wrapping her arms around his waist, burying her face in his chest, and quietly sobbing.

Lin Ji was taken aback. What was wrong with this girl?

She was fine just a moment ago—why was she suddenly crying?

"What happened?" Lin Ji gently patted her back, his voice soft.

"Did someone bully you?"

Gu Yihan shook her head, her voice choked with tears.

"No... it’s just that I just got in touch with my dad."

Lin Ji’s eyes flickered slightly.

"Gu Tianming, the Executive Officer of Haicheng?"

Gu Yihan nodded, feeling a bit uneasy inside.

"I’m sorry... I contacted him without your permission."

"If you’re angry, I won’t ever contact him again."

She looked at Lin Ji cautiously, afraid he might misunderstand her as colluding with the enemy.

But unexpectedly, Lin Ji wasn’t angry. Instead, his expression remained calm.

"And then? What did he say?"

Gu Yihan recounted the entire conversation word for word, including the current strength of the Apocalypse Guild.

She even offered to show Lin Ji her Logbook of Navigation to prove her innocence.

Lin Ji pressed her hand and shook his head.

"No need to look. I believe you."

"On this ship, everyone has their privacy. As long as you remain loyal to me and don’t harm our collective interests, contacting your family is your freedom."

Hearing this, Gu Yihan’s tears flowed even more fiercely.

Lin Ji sighed and pulled her into his embrace.

"Actually, don’t take it too hard."

"In this world, survival comes first. Family bonds can sometimes seem pale and powerless in the face of survival."

"Though Gu Tianming is now a regional overlord, with so many people under him, human hearts are unpredictable."

"If rescuing his E-grade talent daughter required consuming vast amounts of fuel and resources, his subordinates would surely object."

"His decision not to come for you is also for the sake of the bigger picture."

"And..."

Lin Ji looked into Gu Yihan’s eyes, his tone firm and confident.

"We’re doing just fine as we are now. We don’t need them."

"I promise you, following me will definitely lead to a brighter future than following your old man!"

"Even if you have an E-grade talent, I can nurture you into an S-grade Expert!"

Looking at the confident, domineering man before her, Gu Yihan felt her heart melt completely.

If before, she had submitted to Lin Ji out of survival pressure and fear...

Now, she was truly captivated by this man’s charm and ability. ℯℯ𝑙.

"Husband..."

Blushing, Gu Yihan called him by this title for the first time, taking the initiative.

"I love you."

"I want... to serve you now."

With that, she leaned in and kissed Lin Ji’s lips. Her passionate yet clumsy movements instantly ignited the atmosphere in the room.

Just as the two were about to share a deep, fervent kiss...

Lin Ji suddenly reached out, pressing two fingers against Gu Yihan’s soft, red lips.

"Wait a moment."

A mischievous smile curled at the corner of Lin Ji’s mouth, his eyes glinting with playful teasing.

"No kissing for now."

"You... haven’t brushed your teeth yet, have you? Did you forget what you just did?"

Gu Yihan froze for a second, then her entire face flushed crimson, as red as a ripe apple.

Realizing the implication of his words, she raised a delicate fist in flustered annoyance, giving his sturdy shoulder a light tap.

"You... you’re awful!"

How could this man ruin the mood with such a crude remark at a time like this!

Lin Ji laughed heartily, pulling her into his embrace.

"Alright, I’ll stop teasing you."

"If you want to serve your husband, then show some real action."

Leaning against the headboard, Lin Ji’s gaze grew deep and full of aggression.

Gu Yihan bit her red lip. Though still somewhat shy in her heart, her body was utterly honest.

She obediently slid off the bed, lifting her stunningly beautiful face.

...

Knock, knock, knock...

Just at the critical, heated moment...

A soft, hurried knocking suddenly came from outside the door.

"Captain... are you in there?"

It was Shen Manyun’s voice.

The sudden interruption startled Gu Yihan, who had already gotten into the mood.

Like a frightened little rabbit, she flusteredly tried to stand up and straighten her slightly disheveled clothes.

After all, being caught in such an intimate act was far too embarrassing.

However, as soon as she moved, Lin Ji’s large hand firmly held her in place.

"Don’t move."

Lin Ji’s voice was low, filled with an undeniable authority.

He didn’t seem annoyed by the interruption; instead, a glint of excitement flashed in his eyes.

"Come in."

Lin Ji called out toward the door.

Outside, Shen Manyun took a deep breath, mustered her courage, and pushed the door open.

She had already finished bathing, though she was still wearing her somewhat tattered professional suit.

But the half-concealed neckline and a pair of long, fair legs only added to the ultimate allure of a mature woman.

However, the moment she stepped into the room and saw the scene before her, she froze instantly.

Lin Ji was looking at her with a faint, ambiguous smile.

The visual impact of this scene was far too intense, completely exceeding the psychological limits of Shen Manyun, a conservative woman.

"Ah... I... I’m sorry!"

"I didn’t know you were... I... I’ll leave right away!"

Shen Manyun blushed crimson with embarrassment, her mind blank, and she turned to flee the room that made her feel utterly ashamed.

"Bang!"

Before she could take a step.

With a mere thought from Lin Ji, a faint Wind Blade slammed the door shut with a "bang" and locked it.

"Since you’re here, don’t be in such a hurry to leave."

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