“Brother Xu, if you’re free, I suddenly remember I have something to do!”
Tao Xiaoyi’s face fell as he started to back out.
Good heavens!!!!
Are all these women his sisters-in-law?
Look at the way they’re glaring at me.
Tao Xiaoyi had a bad feeling.
If he didn’t take the hint and find an excuse to slip away now,
it would be much harder to leave later.
Yikes!!!!
Mom, I want to leave!!!!
Xu Mo’s handsome face broke into a smile.
“Let’s go. Two people working together is faster and more efficient than one.”
Huh?????
I still think I’m better off alone.
Tao Xiaoyi thought pitifully.
Under Xu Mo’s intimidating gaze,
Tao Xiaoyi didn’t dare to say no.
Hearing that Xu Mo was about to leave,
the women at the table were visibly displeased.
They glared daggers at Tao Xiaoyi.
If looks could kill,
Tao Xiaoyi would probably be riddled with holes by now.
Zhou Qiaoqiao, while cracking her knuckles, said with a smile, “What’s the rush? Are there gold or silver mountains ahead? Besides, we’re not tigresses, right, sister?”
It was clear who the “tigress” referred to.
Yang Jingying raised an eyebrow, forcing a smile as she said meaningfully,
“I don’t know. I’m not familiar with that term. Maybe you can explain it to me, sister?”
The two women were about to start again.
But they were united in their goal of keeping Xu Mo around!
Meanwhile, Shen Manni had somehow made her way over to their table.
Perhaps she felt more confident now that Yang Jingying and the others were here.
Xu Mo was both amused and exasperated.
If he slipped away with Tao Xiaoyi,
nearly everyone at the venue knew him,
and he’d be stuck with endless socializing and trouble.
But staying here was safer.
Tao Xiaoyi was on the verge of tears. If he could, he’d definitely start whimpering.
He couldn’t move forward or retreat.
What else could he do but whimper?
The main issue was that Xu Mo hadn’t given the word.
He didn’t feel comfortable leaving on his own!!!!
The pressure was back on Tao Xiaoyi.
If he could do it over, he definitely wouldn’t have come over to greet Xu Mo.
He’d rather have pretended not to see him.
“Xu Mo, I heard you’re moving up your wedding. Is that true?”
Han Zhiqi bit her lip and asked reluctantly.
The table fell silent.
All eyes turned to Xu Mo and Zhou Qiaoqiao.
[What kind of looks are those???!]
[There’s only one of me, I can’t clone myself!]
[It’s all for the plot, it’s all this world’s fault]
[But I have to say, it’s kind of satisfying]
“It’s my parents’ decision and the matchmaker’s arrangement. I chose before, but now I have no choice.”
Xu Mo gave a reason that didn’t sound entirely convincing.
Han Zhiqi’s body trembled.
How careless of me!
I forgot to bring my gun.
Otherwise, I’d pull out two pistols right now,
just like in that movie scene,
point one at Xu Mo and the other at myself,
and demand loudly,
‘Tell me! Are you going to marry me, or her?’
‘Fine! Good, very good! You choose her, huh?’
‘Then let’s be a pair of lovebirds in the afterlife!’
‘Hmph-------You choose me? Well, you said it. Forget the complicated process, I just want to have babies with you right now.’
The women understood.
Xu Mo had already said as much.
Zhou Qiaoqiao’s lack of virtue was confirmed!
She had exposed her cards to Xu Mo’s parents early,
blocking their paths,
leaving them with no way out.
How infuriating!
Why couldn’t they all compete fairly?
Xu Mo’s table was lively,
while at another table not far away,
“Dragon King, let’s not beat around the bush. After our last collaboration, I’m deeply disappointed. My task is complete, but the payment is delayed, or even withheld. Ah, forget it, talking about payment hurts feelings, no, I mean, it hurts the wallet!!!!”
Gao Liming’s face was full of distress.
These words didn’t sit well with Lin Fan and Ma Qun.
Especially Ma Qun, the Dragon King Hall’s top enforcer!
He was even more outraged than Lin Fan himself!
What the hell?!!!
You’re asking for payment?!!!
It’s an honor to serve the Dragon King.
And you dare ask for payment?
You even want a bonus?
Can we still work together? Can we still get along?
Ma Qun was about to explode,
but Lin Fan stopped him.
“Will you do it or not, Pangolin?”
Lin Fan asked gravely.
At least put on a show.
We can’t lose face, even if we lose the battle.
Not long ago,
Ma Qun had brought in one of the top hackers in the country,
only to be defeated once again!
Lin Fan had lost count of how many times his forces had been wiped out.
This time was even worse.
They were exposed faster than before.
If Lin Fan knew
that the expert he’d hired
had been intercepted by Gao Liyuan and Gao Liming,
he’d absolutely lose his mind.
Using my money to handle my business, and then screwing me over?
Do you think I’m an easy target?
But Lin Fan didn’t know that yet.
Gao Liming suppressed a laugh, pretending to be troubled.
“Dragon King, it’s not about whether I’ll do it or not.”
“What do you mean?”
“You see, last time I took a hit. Catching that Red Rose again won’t be easy, and it was never simple to begin with. If you don’t believe me, you can try hiring other top hackers in the country.”
The more sense Gao Liming made,
the darker Lin Fan’s expression became.
Hadn’t he tried?
The people he hired were all trash, useless, good-for-nothings!
Before they could even hack into 10% of the target’s system,
their own computers started smoking.
What’s the point of playing?
They’re not even on the same level.
“That’s why I’m giving this opportunity to you!”
Lin Fan said magnanimously.
If it weren’t for the fact that Gao Liming had intercepted more hackers than usual these past few days,
he might have believed the Dragon King’s nonsense.
But even if Lin Fan didn’t say these things,
Gao Liming would still be skeptical of every word he said.
After all, this hall leader was all about empty promises.
His skill in painting a rosy picture was top-notch.
The benefits he’d promised before
still hadn’t been delivered.
Those in the know, know.
Gao Liming smiled but didn’t call Lin Fan out.
“I’m honored by your trust, Dragon King.”
Lin Fan’s eyes gleamed.
This might work!!!!
Those who betrayed him had already met their doom.
But those who supported him had soared to new heights.
That’s what vision is!
That’s the benefit of knowing how to choose the right side.
But just then!
Gao Liming paused.
“But I think my abilities are limited, and I’m afraid I can’t complete the task you’ve assigned.”
Lin Fan: ??????
After all that talk,
you’re telling me you can’t do it?
Why didn’t you say so earlier?!
Damn it, why!!!!?
I don’t care what you think, I care what I think!
Lin Fan felt like he’d been played by this little guy.
But he couldn’t find any concrete evidence.
Lin Fan took a deep breath.
“I called you over from afar to sit and chat with me, all to restore the honor of the Dragon King Hall. That’s not too much to ask, is it?”
Restore what honor?
You’re just stupid.
Serves you right for being tricked by my sister.
Stop with the pretty words.
Gao Liming shook his head slightly, “Not too much, not too much!”
“Good. I just want to find a way to take out that Red Rose. That’s not too much, right?”
Gao Liming poured Lin Fan a glass of red wine and said, “Dragon King, you’re just reclaiming what’s rightfully yours. How could that be too much? It’s not even close.”
This flattery
was very much to Lin Fan’s liking.
He took a sip of wine to wet his throat,
then tossed the question back to Gao Liming.
“So, what do you think I should do now?”
Scrambled eggs with cold noodles.
Gao Liming thought for a moment, then ‘hesitantly’ held up two fingers.
Under the confused gazes of Lin Fan and Ma Qun,
he poked the air a few times.
What’s this supposed to mean?
We’re asking for a solution here!
Why are you holding up two fingers?
Two plans?!!!!
Well, obviously not.
He’s asking for a fee.
Lin Fan’s mouth twitched violently.
So similar!!!!
Too similar!!!!
It’s like they’re cut from the same cloth!
No, not just similar—
they’re exactly the same!
Admit it!!!
You’re the Red Rose!
Stop pretending.
Ma Qun: “Little Pangolin, why don’t you wait until the Dragon King recovers the lost funds before asking about payment? For now, let’s not discuss money with the Dragon King.”
Now it was Gao Liming’s turn to be confused.
Kid, do you have a lot of questions?
Gao Liming: If I don’t talk about money with the Dragon King Hall, should I be discussing feelings instead?
Ma Qun, what kind of twisted logic is going on in that slave brain of yours?
If you don’t mind, could you lend me your head for a quick dissection?
Things have been pretty hectic around here lately, so I’ll be posting in parts tonight.
d intelligence to keep the plot moving, and sometimes even the protagonists are forced into absurdly dumb decisions. Why does the A-list celebrity heroine in urban romance novels ditch the top-tier movie star and become a lovestruck fool for a pockmarked male lead? Why do the leads in historical tragedy novels keep dancing between love and death, only for the blind healer to end up suffering the most? And Gu Wei never expected that after finally landing a villain role to stir up trouble, she’d pick the wrong gender! No choice now—she’ll just have to crush the protagonists as a girl!
+【Epic Battles!】 "Your Highness, they say Linxi Temple is miraculous. Won’t you make a wish?" "A wish? It should be making wishes to me." "That may be so, but since you’re already here..." "..." "Fine. Then grant this princess a consort to play with." "He must be obedient, devoted, and utterly infatuated with my body—so much so that he’d kneel and kiss my feet." "Your Highness, that’s not a consort. That’s a dog." "Then add clever, witty, heroic, ambitious yet pragmatic..." "Hmm, that’s enough for now. I’ll add more later." After tossing out these words half in jest, Princess Anle departed the temple—only to catch a fleeting glimpse of the Bodhisattva statue smiling at her. Meanwhile, Yang An, fresh out of university, was having a very bad day. Good news: He’d transmigrated into another world with a cheat granting tenfold combat power. Bad news: He’d immediately fallen into the clutches of a certain villainess. Good news: Said villainess possessed peerless beauty and royal status. Bad news: She was absolutely monstrous!!! In the frozen wilderness, Yang An knelt beneath Qin Guo’er’s feet, drenched in sweat despite the cold. Desperately clutching her porcelain-perfect foot—the very one poised to crush his throat—he could only think: How do I survive this?! Need answers NOW!
esick Sect? Well, at least it's considered a respectable orthodox sect. Wait a minute— What kind of vibe are you all giving off? Shouldn’t this be a love-struck, romance-obsessed sect? Why does everyone here sound more like demonic cultivators? "Master, today he’s getting married. This disciple wishes to descend the mountain and crash the wedding, then toy with him to death right in front of his wife..." "Elder, I only got into your sect through connections, so why won’t you teach me anything?" "Because I also became an elder through connections." Thankfully, Su Ji was just an outer sect labor disciple. Surely, nothing too crazy would— "Junior Brother, you’ve broken through to Qi Refining. Once you sever your useless spiritual root, you can officially become an outer sect disciple." "The Great Dao is merciless. Don’t let a worthless spiritual root waste your essence and spirit, hindering your cultivation." Is this really the Lovesick Sect? ... Three years later, Su Ji sat in the seat of the Lovesick Sect’s sect master, sighing with emotion. His rise to this position all started when his junior sister adamantly insisted on preserving his "spiritual root." "Mmm... Senior Brother, what’s our relationship now?" "Stop talking. Keep going." "By the way, that newly promoted top-tier sect—didn’t they come to buy our Love Beans?" "One top-grade spirit stone per Love Bean—is that really so expensive?" "I suspect they’ve eaten too many Love Beans." "Now they’re lovesick." Well, this really is the Lovesick Sect after all.
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
