14

Pei Jinhui enjoyed a life of luxury and paid attention to details, so the Pei family had many servants. Early in the morning, there wasn't much going on, and after Aunt Zhou sent out her message, she quickly received responses.

[Garden Worker Yoyo]: Really? Is it that Omega she liked before?

[Kitchen Chef Lao Qin]: Oh wow, no wonder the young lady has been in such a good mood lately—it's because she's in love!

[Garden Worker Yoyo]: Hehe, the young lady seems like someone who would spoil her girlfriend. I even saw her on a long phone call the other day. I thought it was strange since she used to frequent those clubs and bars.

[Aunt Zhou]: Haha, well, she's been going out less often lately. It seems like the second miss isn't letting her run wild. Isn't that a good thing?

Ever since that little brat had tried to show off in front of Pei Yuzhang, she had come up with a plan to deal with Jiang Wenxiu. For someone like Jiang Wenxiu, the best way to teach her a lesson wasn't through physical force but through the authority of an elder sister.

Pei Yuzhang had easily carried out this plan. Not long ago, she had started "caring" about Jiang Wenxiu's studies. Since Jiang Wenxiu liked to skip class, Pei Yuzhang began escorting her to the school gates. After getting scared by the previous beating, Jiang Wenxiu didn't dare argue and obediently attended school for a whole week without skipping. This made Fan Zhaozhao much more genuine in her attitude towards Pei Yuzhang.

Aunt Zhou, being a housekeeper with her ear to the ground, already knew that Pei Yuzhang had taken a liking to an Omega.

However, this Omega supposedly had a girlfriend or, at the very least, someone she was interested in. How exactly the young lady had managed to "pluck" this flower wasn't something the servants needed to concern themselves with.

**

The lakeside restaurant was located in Yicheng's well-known scenic spot, Lake Bin Park, overlooking Lake Yi, surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Lake Yi was shaped like a pterosaur from the Jurassic era, with massive wings that stretched out over the water. The lake, vast and sparkling, had supported countless generations of fishermen in ancient times.

Today, towering modern buildings lined the lakeshore, their glass facades reflecting the shimmering waters. The lakeside restaurant occupied the best vantage point on the right side of the lake, dominating the entire scenic view. Naturally, the prices were steep.

Pei Yuzhang walked leisurely through Lake Bin Park, occasionally stopping to admire the view.

In her past life, when she was born, the prosperous Yicheng had already been ravaged by war. Smoke and flames filled the skies, and Lake Yi had been repurposed as a military base. It was divided in half—one side for water supply, the other as a military reservoir. During a critical battle, Pei Yuzhang's master had even considered flooding the enemy using the lake.

But now, Lake Yi was still untouched by the ravages of war, its surface smooth as silk, glistening under the sun. The view from the lakeside restaurant was undoubtedly breathtaking.

In high spirits, Pei Yuzhang jogged to the lakeside restaurant, where she spotted Yu Zhiwan already seated by the window, lost in thought.

Omega's almond-shaped eyes were gentle, their deep tea-colored pupils captivating. The shape of her eyes was beautiful, not too droopy nor too sharp, with smooth curves that were more attractive than most sighted people's eyes.

If one didn't already know, it would be impossible to tell that this stunning woman was blind.

Yu Zhiwan was dressed in a simple white dress, intricately woven with delicate patterns. The design was so detailed that even a blind person could feel the texture with their fingers, revealing Yu Zhiwan's exquisite taste.

Pei Yuzhang detected a faint scent of white roses on Yu Zhiwan, fresh and rich. This floral fragrance wasn't exactly the same as the rose-raspberry scent of her pheromones, but they complemented each other, not clashing in the least.

However, Pei Yuzhang wasn't someone who indulged in lust, so she quickly shifted her gaze from Yu Zhiwan to the sparkling waters of Lake Yi.

The lake shimmered and gently rippled in the breeze. It was a beautiful, sunny day; the midday sun wasn't too harsh, but its light danced across the water like scattered gold dust. Waves rolled gently one after another, with no fishing boats or people playing on the lake. All that could be seen were the clear blue sky and the tranquil lake, creating a stunningly serene scene.

But…

"I've heard that the view of Lake Yi is beautiful, especially from the upstairs restaurant. This restaurant was built with a significant investment to secure this prime viewing spot." Yu Zhiwan broke the silence as if to answer Pei Yuzhang's unspoken question. Her voice was clear, filled with anticipation. "This is the best viewpoint. I've never seen it, so could you describe it to me?"

Pei Yuzhang was momentarily taken aback.

Her eyes suddenly stung a little, unsure if it was because no one had ever shown her such consideration before, or because she felt sympathy for Yu Zhiwan, who had such beautiful eyes but couldn't see the world and had to rely on others' descriptions.

Omega's gentle demeanor was like a sharp blade that could pierce through any defense. Even though she wasn't intentionally trying to make it romantic, Pei Yuzhang felt her heart soften. A warmth spread through her chest, like a tiny seed buried deep in fertile soil, ready to bloom with time.

She remembered a saying: "It's hard to resist a beauty's kindness."

Yu Zhiwan was a beautiful and delicate Omega and also a citizen of Yicheng. Pei Yuzhang's heart was filled with a mix of tenderness and determination, strengthening her resolve to protect this land.

"The lake is vast. About a hundred meters to the left, there's a hill with sparse vegetation—a small stone hill with a tiny cave in the middle…"

Pei Yuzhang began to describe the scenery in detail, as if she were telling a story to a child, her voice full of patience. Yu Zhiwan closed her eyes as if she were imagining the landscape Pei Yuzhang was painting with her words. Pei Yuzhang's descriptions grew more detailed, down to the distances visible to the naked eye, helping Yu Zhiwan form a more vivid mental picture.

A waiter came by with a glass of lemon iced tea. Pei Yuzhang took a moment to instruct, "Could you switch hers to barley tea?" The waiter smiled knowingly, noticing Yu Zhiwan resting with her eyes closed, and teased, "Miss, your girlfriend is so considerate!"

"I'm not her girlfriend."

"She's wonderful."

They spoke at the same time, and Pei Yuzhang felt a bit awkward, unsure if Yu Zhiwan's "she's wonderful" was meant for her or for Liu Huanran. But the waiter left quickly, and Pei Yuzhang didn't have time to dwell on it before noticing a crowd gathering near the bottom of the restaurant.

The crowd had gathered around a tall white tower, looking up at the top. People were shouting, telling someone not to do anything rash, and others were taking out their phones to record the scene.

Pei Yuzhang squinted and spotted a figure swaying at the top of the already cordoned-off white tower.