Chapter Eight: Born Divine. Guardian?

Four vehicles were lined up in front of the courtyard gate: a Tank 500, a Land Cruiser, a Raptor, and a Land Rover.

Yan Tian’s eyes widened as he glanced at the four off-road vehicles, then at the four beautiful women standing before him. For a moment, he felt as if he were sleepwalking.

The first on the left was Leng Bingtong, who was wearing a new police uniform today. Judging by where she stood, the Tank 500 belonged to her. The transformation of this beautiful policewoman into a young wealthy lady stunned Yan Tian, creating a stark contrast. It was well known that police officers were generally not wealthy; even if they were, they kept their wealth discreet to avoid envy and criticism. Yet Leng Bingtong flaunted hers openly, indicating she came from a wealthy family.

The second beauty from the left had a classic, oval-shaped face with elegant and refined features, much like a traditional portrait of a noble lady. A faint smile played on her lips, and two small dimples teased at her cheeks. Her silky black hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, swaying gently in the morning breeze.

Her figure was not exaggeratedly voluptuous but perfectly proportioned, with an ideal ratio between upper and lower body that was pleasing to the eye at first glance.

She was tall, wearing high heels that made her two or three centimeters taller than Yan Tian; barefoot, she stood about 1.72 meters. Judging by her position, the Land Cruiser belonged to her.

Next to the classic beauty was a petite girl with a porcelain-doll-like face that was exquisitely delicate and fair. Though short in stature, her figure was incredibly striking.

What was more surprising was that she wore a high school uniform—the very kind worn by students at the city’s No. 1 High School where Yan Tian studied—with a white top and a blue skirt.

Her stylish, ear-length bob gave her an air of spunky cleverness. Her large eyes looked at Yan Tian with curiosity, her long lashes fluttering as she blinked.

Behind her was the Raptor truck, and Yan Tian could hardly believe that such a delicate-looking young woman owned such a large, rugged pickup.

The last beauty, owner of the Land Rover, was a little woman wearing glasses with an expressionless face.

She was dressed in light blue casual wear that gave no hint of her profession. However, Yan Tian, with his keen senses honed by experience, detected a faint trace of formaldehyde in her subtle, fresh scent. It was clear she worked in a hospital.

Compared to the previous three beauties, this one was no less outstanding. Though she wore glasses, it did nothing to diminish her beauty. Her features were so finely sculpted that one might think a master artisan had carved them with great skill.

Her calm expression suggested she preferred to maintain a cool, aloof demeanor. Yan Tian, familiar with hospital visits, suspected this was a common trait among medical staff: no one is ever cool enough; they always strive to be even cooler.

Each of the four beauties had her own unique charm, none inferior to the others. Standing together before Yan Tian, they exerted considerable pressure.

Of course, these four beauties posed the greatest challenge to Shi Kexin, who felt she was facing an unprecedented trial.

Any one of these women could be considered a peerless beauty in her own right.

To be honest, Shi Kexin herself was a femme fatale level beauty, not inferior to any of the four. But the problem was that they had four people, and she was alone—outnumbered and isolated! Two fists cannot defeat four hands; a lone tiger cannot withstand a pack of wolves!

Yan Tian rubbed his hands together, smiling happily. “Officer Leng, what are you all up to? Heh, heh. You know, you really didn’t have to bring so many gifts when you came to live with me. Heh, heh… so many beauties arriving at once—I wasn’t mentally prepared for this…”

Leng Bingtong smiled charmingly, casting a coquettish glance at Qin Feng. “What nonsense are you talking about? Come, let me introduce you.”

At this moment, Leng Bingtong began introducing the three beauties she had brought along. She pointed to the woman in professional attire. “This is Xia Tianling, an office clerk at Panga Wine Company.”

Xia Tianling smiled and nodded at Yan Tian. “Sorry, I’ll be bothering you in the future.”

Yan Tian smiled warmly. “No problem. We help and look after each other.”

Leng Bingtong then pointed to the high school girl. “She’s Sun Shangxiang. In fact, you two are schoolmates. She’s a senior this year.”

Sun Shangxiang looked at Yan Tian with a bright smile. “Yan Tian, I know you! I’m in Class B, right next to yours! I often see you getting kicked out of class by the teacher, just standing in the hallway daydreaming!”

Yan Tian was surprised. “No way! A top-tier beauty like you in the adjacent class? I would have definitely known!”

Sun Shangxiang smiled mysteriously. “That’s because you only notice the glamorous beauties. At school, I’m just an unnoticed ugly duckling—of course you wouldn’t know me!”

Leng Bingtong then indicated the last beauty. “This is Gongsun Jing, a surgeon at the city’s central hospital. She’s incredibly skilled! If you ever need surgery, just come to Jing’er. She guarantees the scalpel will cure the ailment.”

Gongsun Jing gave Qin Feng a slight nod. “Okay.”

Seeing Gongsun Jing’s cold demeanor, Yan Tian didn’t bother engaging her and responded with equal indifference.

Yan Tian was a man of pride, inherited from his ancestors. Although he desired beautiful women, he would never degrade himself to flatter a woman whose eyes seemed to have grown on her forehead. As a young master, he simply could not.

“Shouldn’t you invite us inside?” Leng Bingtong said.

Qin Feng nodded, smiling. “Right, come in. Park your cars inside the courtyard; it’s spacious.” He opened the gate wide. The four beauties returned to their vehicles and began driving them into the yard one by one.

Shi Kexin approached Yan Tian, pouting slightly as she tugged at his sleeve. “Didn’t you lose your soul seeing so many beauties?”

Yan Tian smiled softly, wrapping an arm around Shi Kexin’s slender waist. “Yes, each of these beauties is a devastatingly charming woman, enough to make a man lose his soul. But… haven’t you noticed anything strange about them?”

Shi Kexin’s heart raced as Yan Tian held her so naturally, and her cheeks flushed. Still, seeing his affectionate gesture made her feel warm inside. She blinked and whispered, “What’s strange?”

Yan Tian smiled mysteriously. “I can’t explain it now, but you’ll understand later.”

Yan Tian was not naive. Though he didn’t dismiss the possibility of lucky breaks, he firmly believed there was no free lunch. Leng Bingtong was no ordinary woman, so what kind of goods could she bring along? If it were just one beauty, he wouldn’t be suspicious, but three at once, all top-notch and unbelievably wealthy? No way was there no trick.

The four beauties parked their cars inside the courtyard. After getting out, Leng Bingtong waved at Yan Tian. “Come, help us arrange the rooms, and bring our luggage inside!”

Yan Tian watched as they unloaded large and small suitcases, feeling a bit exasperated. “You expect me to carry all this alone?”

Leng Bingtong smiled. “Of course, you’re the only man here!”

Yan Tian rolled his eyes. “I don’t think you’re any weaker than me.”

Despite his words, Yan Tian showed his gentlemanly manners, helping carry all their luggage into the guest rooms he had prepared for them.

The Yan family ancestral home consisted of three main sections: the front house for the master of the house, the middle courtyard mainly for guest rooms, and the rear courtyard for servants. Since Yan Tian’s parents died, the family had fallen apart, the servants gone, and no guests came.

Though Yan Tian had long been used to the quiet life with only his grandfather, childhood memories of lively gatherings made him subconsciously long for some warmth in the house. Especially after his grandfather passed, living alone in such a large home felt even lonelier. Today, with some company—even if the four beauties were strange—he was enthusiastic and meticulous in his arrangements.

Shi Kexin, Yan Tian’s childhood friend, naturally stayed in the front master’s house. Leng Bingtong and the other three women were assigned individual rooms in the middle courtyard, which were decent but sparsely furnished—just a simple bed, table, chair, and wardrobe. The beds lacked linens, but the four had brought their own, so Yan Tian need not worry.

Shi Kexin, now acting like the lady of the house, busied herself helping arrange the rooms despite her displeasure at the many beauties brought by Leng Bingtong. As a daughter of a wealthy family and an internationally renowned star, she often showed a girlish side to Yan Tian but appeared mature and composed before others.

The large pit in the middle courtyard piqued the curiosity of Leng Bingtong and Sun Shangxiang. Yan Tian explained it was dug in response to a tree-planting campaign, intended to plant a tree for future generations.

Xia Tianling and Gongsun Jing showed little interest. Xia Tianling always wore a gentle smile, but Yan Tian sensed it was a practiced expression hiding cold indifference. As for Gongsun Jing, a surgeon smiling openly was hard to imagine; Yan Tian reckoned it would take a hefty bribe to see that.

After all was arranged, it was well past breakfast time. None of the four beauties had eaten, and Shi Kexin’s morning meal was disrupted by their arrival. Reluctantly, Yan Tian cooked breakfast for the ladies again.

Shi Kexin stayed in the front hall to entertain the guests, making small talk. Though curious about their backgrounds, she restrained herself from probing. An international star remained dignified.

Leng Bingtong leisurely sipped tea, chatting briefly with the group before slipping into the kitchen alone. She leaned against the doorframe, watching Yan Tian make egg pancakes on the stove, smiling. “Didn’t expect a grown man like you to cook.”

Yan Tian smiled. “I’ve been cooking for myself and my grandfather since I was eight. Ten years of practice—my skills rival those of top chefs.”

Leng Bingtong nodded approvingly. “Poor children grow up fast; that’s true. By the way, Yan Tian, don’t you have any questions for me?”

Yan Tian thought for a moment. “If you want to tell me, you’ll say it without my asking. If you don’t want to, asking is pointless.” Just then, he flipped an egg pancake onto a plate and looked back at Leng Bingtong seriously. “Officer Leng, as a protector of the people, your duty is to safeguard citizens’ lives and property and combat crime. I assume you wouldn’t betray me, right?”

Leng Bingtong said, “Oh? You still think I’m just an ordinary police officer?”

Yan Tian smiled. “Honestly, Officer Leng, I think you’re a very dangerous woman. No matter when, even when you smile or flirt, there’s a dangerous gleam hidden deep within your eyes. It’s a mix of anger, hatred, and sorrow—a perilous light. I feel you’re a powder keg, restless and on the verge of exploding. If you lose control, it would bring immeasurable harm to yourself and those around you. Am I right?”

The smile on Leng Bingtong’s face froze. She looked deeply at Yan Tian, shook her head, and said with a hint of melancholy, “Yan Tian, I knew I wasn’t wrong about you... Though you’re not like me, you’re far superior to ordinary people. Or rather, you are... a born ‘god’.”

“A god?” Yan Tian was astonished.

Leng Bingtong looked into his eyes. “Do you know why I brought Tianling and the others here? First, to make you their guardian; second, only you can control them, including me, when the time is right.”