Two months passed quickly after the first day of kindergarten, and the peaceful routine of daily classes, afternoon playtime, and quiet evenings slowly became normal for the children, while the relationship between Gu Wen and Liu Ruyan continued to grow stronger in ways that even the adults around them could clearly notice.
Wherever Gu Wen went, Liu Ruyan would follow.
Wherever Liu Ruyan felt uneasy, Gu Wen would quietly calm her.
And over time, even Lin Xinyi and the other children slowly accepted this natural closeness, treating the two of them as an inseparable pair.
But far away from the peaceful kindergarten and the warm Gu family villa, another story was slowly beginning to unfold in the shadows of Jiang Cheng.
Inside a luxurious office building in the center of the capital, a middle-aged man stood in front of a large glass window, silently looking down at the busy streets below, his expression cold and calculating as if he was carefully planning something important.
Behind him, a young assistant spoke respectfully.
"Chairman Zhao, we have confirmed the information."
The man did not turn around.
"Speak."
"The Gu family and the Liu family have already strengthened their partnership over the past three years, and their business cooperation is expanding rapidly. If this continues, they will soon dominate most of Jiang Cheng's financial market."
The man's expression darkened slightly.
This was not good news.
Because the Zhao family had always competed with the Gu family for control of the capital's business power, and now with the Liu family supporting them, the Gu family's position was becoming almost untouchable.
"Is the engagement between the two children confirmed?" he asked coldly.
"Yes," the assistant replied. "Gu Wen and Liu Ruyan are already recognized by both families as future partners."
The room became silent.
Chairman Zhao slowly turned around, revealing a cold and emotionless face.
Zhao Mingcheng.
The current leader of the Zhao family.
And the man who had quietly been watching the Gu family for years.
"A future alliance between the Gu and Liu families…" he muttered softly.
This was dangerous.
Because if the two families fully united in the future, the Zhao family would gradually lose influence and power in Jiang Cheng.
And that was something he would never allow.
His eyes slowly narrowed.
"Then we will break it before it grows stronger."
The assistant hesitated slightly.
"Chairman… they are only children."
Zhao Mingcheng smiled coldly.
"Children are easier to control."
He walked back to his desk and calmly sat down.
"Arrange it."
"Arrange what, Chairman?"
Zhao Mingcheng tapped his fingers lightly on the table.
"A transfer student."
The assistant froze slightly.
"You mean…"
"A child from the Zhao family will enter their kindergarten," Zhao Mingcheng said calmly. "Someone who can approach Gu Wen and Liu Ruyan naturally."
His voice became colder.
"And slowly separate them."
The assistant nodded.
"Yes, Chairman."
Zhao Mingcheng leaned back in his chair, his eyes dark and calculating.
"Emotions are fragile, especially at that age."
"If Liu Ruyan becomes unstable, the relationship between the two families will weaken."
"And if Gu Wen grows distant from her, the future alliance will slowly collapse on its own."
He smiled slightly.
"Destroying a relationship does not require force."
"Only distance and misunderstanding."
The next morning, at the elite kindergarten.
The teacher stood in front of the classroom with a gentle smile.
"Children, today we have a new student joining us."
The classroom became curious and excited.
Gu Wen calmly looked forward.
Liu Ruyan sat beside him, quietly holding his sleeve as usual.
The door slowly opened.
A small boy walked in.
He wore a neat black uniform, his expression calm and slightly cold, and his sharp eyes quietly scanned the classroom before stopping on Gu Wen and Liu Ruyan.
The teacher smiled.
"Everyone, this is Zhao Yichen. He will be studying with us from today."
The boy stepped forward and spoke calmly.
"My name is Zhao Yichen."
His voice was steady and emotionless.
Then his eyes slowly moved toward Gu Wen.
For a brief moment, their gazes met.
The Perfect Life System suddenly activated in Gu Wen's mind.
[Warning Detected]
[Unknown Hostile Target Identified]
[Name: Zhao Yichen]
[Affiliation: Zhao Family]
[Threat Level: Medium]
Gu Wen's eyes narrowed slightly.
This was the first time the system had ever shown a warning like this.
Zhao Yichen slowly walked toward the empty seat near them.
Then he stopped.
He looked at Liu Ruyan.
Then at Gu Wen.
And finally sat down directly in front of them.
His lips curled slightly into a faint smile.
Inside his small pocket, a tiny communication device vibrated once.
A hidden message appeared.
[Mission: Separate Gu Wen and Liu Ruyan]
[Objective: Destroy emotional bond]
Zhao Yichen quietly closed his eyes for a moment.
Then he opened them again and looked back at Gu Wen calmly.
In that silent moment, the peaceful childhood world of kindergarten quietly changed.
Because from this day forward, someone had arrived with a clear goal.
To break the bond between Gu Wen and Liu Ruyan.
And Gu Wen already understood one thing.
This child was not here to make friends.
He was here to become their enemy.