Chu Lintian sat inside a van.
The people around her were all her trusted subordinates.
Their eyes were fixed on the comings and goings of vehicles at the factory.
No one spoke; they simply waited in silence for Chu Lintian’s orders.
Gazing out the window at the factory, Chu Lintian remembered how her older brother used to bring her here to play when they were younger.
Back then, her brother had already begun handling factory matters, helping their ailing father with many responsibilities.
Later, her brother’s close friend invited him to start a business together.
Her brother mortgaged the factory to raise capital for the venture.
Thus, Dajiang Company was born.
Eventually, it grew into the Dajiang Group.
But then, her brother and sister-in-law died in a car accident, leaving only her and Miaomiao to rely on each other.
Miaomiao inherited her brother’s shares, while Chu Lintian acted as her guardian, managing the shares on her behalf.
All these years, Chu Lintian had never stopped investigating the truth behind her brother and sister-in-law’s deaths.
Yet the deeper she dug, the more horrified she became—because the trail led straight to her brother’s old friend, Jiang Beihe.
There was no concrete evidence, only circumstantial signs.
But those signs strongly suggested that Jiang Beihe was the one responsible for their deaths.
Though he hadn’t done the deed himself.
Among the pile of anonymous evidence was information about this very factory.
Originally, the factory produced clothing, leather bags, and shoes.
After her brother mortgaged it, he never managed to reclaim ownership.
Now, the factory belonged to Jiang Beihe.
And what was being produced here? Counterfeit goods—some of which bore the branding of Dajiang Group’s products.
“Have you made contact?” Chu Lintian asked from inside the van.
“Yes, they’re on their way.”
Just then, her phone rang.
She glanced down—the caller ID read “Jiang Beihe.”
Taking a deep breath, she answered.
“Hello, Brother Jiang. What’s the matter?”
Playing along had been how she’d survived in the Dajiang Group for so long.
But this time, Jiang Beihe’s tone lacked its usual warmth. Instead, it carried a venomous edge.
“Chu Lintian, I know you’ve been digging into me. If you keep investigating, I can’t guarantee what might happen to Miaomiao.”
The call ended abruptly.
A second later, a photo arrived on her phone.
It showed her home—and in the corner, a pair of feet.
Chu Lintian recognized them instantly. They were Miaomiao’s.
She immediately called back. The moment the line connected, she screamed, “Jiang Beihe, if anything happens to Miaomiao, I swear I’ll make you pay!”
“Leave Guancheng. Sell me your shares. Take Miaomiao and get out of Guangdong. I wouldn’t want my old friend’s bloodline to end, after all.”
Jiang Beihe’s voice was calm, almost magnanimous. He was confident he held all the cards.
After a long pause, Chu Lintian spoke again.
“Fine. But I need proof that Miaomiao is safe.”
“Of course. Once the paperwork is done, she’ll be returned to you.”
The call ended.
Chu Lintian slumped to the floor.
Had she been discovered?
Would it have been simpler to just hire someone to kill Jiang Beihe outright?
She had always intended to bring him down within the rules.
But Jiang Beihe didn’t play by the rules. He had crossed the line—targeting her, and now Miaomiao.
Her fists clenched.
Calling the police now would only put Miaomiao in greater danger.
---
Miaomiao and Xie Yuling were tied up—but not at Miaomiao’s home.
Jiang Beihe had prepared another apartment in the same building. He had planned this kidnapping meticulously.
Their phones had already been confiscated.
The man who had taken them, Wei, had locked them inside and was now waiting for further instructions.
If the police showed up, he would kill both girls and flee.
After all, he was just a hired hand.
The TV displayed surveillance footage. Wei had tapped into the building’s cameras long ago, giving him full visibility to coordinate his moves.
His phone vibrated silently.
He answered but said nothing.
“Wei, good work. Once that woman signs the contract, release the girls.”
Wei frowned.
“Release them?”
“Yes. The share transfer will take months. We can’t keep them that long. But before you let them go, take some photos. Once the transfer is complete, we’ll deal with them.”
Jiang Beihe’s tone was unshakable.
He knew he had Chu Lintian cornered.
She played by the rules—he didn’t.
After hanging up, Wei stood from the couch.
The photos were for leverage, so he strode into the room where the girls were held.
He knew which one was the real target.
Holding a homemade pistol, he untied Miaomiao’s hands.
“Take off your clothes.”
Miaomiao’s eyes welled with tears behind the gag. Xie Yuling immediately threw herself in front of her.
Wei’s expression darkened. “I’d rather not get rough. Do it yourself, or I won’t be gentle.”
But Xie Yuling refused to move.
With a snarl, Wei raised the pistol and brought it down hard—
A faint glow erupted from the amulet around Xie Yuling’s neck.
The force sent Wei flying backward.
He landed hard, stunned. “What the hell was that?!”
The power behind it terrified him. Without hesitation, he aimed the gun at Xie Yuling.
Xie Yuling squeezed her eyes shut. Miaomiao yanked her aside, shielding her instead.
Just as Wei pulled the trigger—
A searing pain lanced through his skull, dizzying him.
The door burst open.
A figure appeared.
Wei tried to shoot, but a fist smashed into his face, sending him crashing to the floor.
Despite the blow, Wei was tougher than Su Mingzhao. He tried to rise—
Lin Mo’s next punch shattered his shoulder.
“Aaaagh!” Wei howled.
Hearing the commotion, Xie Yuling and Miaomiao opened their eyes.
They saw Lin Mo systematically breaking Wei’s limbs, bone by bone.
The cracks were sickeningly crisp.
Lin Mo’s expression was ice-cold.
Jiang Beihe… Since you’ve gone this far, you’ll pay the price.
He turned to the two girls.
“Don’t worry. It’ll be over soon.”
With a flick of his fingers, a surge of spiritual energy washed over them, easing their fear and tension.
Both girls slumped into unconsciousness.
Only after the young girl had fallen asleep did Lin Mo lift his foot and crush the man's throat with a single step.
【Prologue: The Beginning of It All – Use holy water to heal the saintess tainted by demonic energy, then converse with her.】 Shen Nian stared at his older sister sipping yogurt, lost in thought. So you’re telling me my sister is the saintess, and yogurt is the holy water? 【Main Quest 1: Brave Youth, Become an Adventurer! Reward: Rookie Adventurer Title.】 【Side Quest 1: Find the Adorable Kitty! Reward: 1000 Gold Coins.】 Shen Nian: "Wait, I’m a high school senior here—did some guy who got isekai’d accidentally bind his system to me?" Hold on, completing quests gives gold rewards? Titles even boost stats? Is this for real? (A lighthearted, absurd campus comedy—not a revenge power fantasy.)
reezy rom-com) Good news: Jiang Liu is quite the ladies' man. Bad news: He’s lost his memory. Lying in a hospital bed, Jiang Liu listens to a parade of goddesses spouting "absurd claims," feeling like the world is one giant game of Werewolf. "Jiang Liu, I’m your first love." "Jiang Liu, you’re my boyfriend—she’s your ex." "Jiang Liu, we’re close friends who’ve shared a bed, remember?" "Jiang Liu, I want to have your baby." The now-lucid Jiang Liu is convinced this must be some elaborate scam... until someone drops the bombshell: "The day before you lost your memory, you confessed your feelings—and got into a relationship." Jiang Liu is utterly baffled. So... who the hell is his actual girlfriend?! ... Before recovering his memories, Jiang Liu must navigate this minefield of lies and sincerity, fighting to protect himself from these women’s schemes. But things spiral even further out of control as more people show up at his doorstep—each with increasingly unhinged antics. On the bright side, the memories he lost due to overwhelming trauma seem to be resurfacing. Great news, right? So why are they all panicking now?
or! A blessing for those who struggle with love, a guidebook for dating novices. Quickly match with your dream goddess! Complete walkthroughs earn rewards, and perfect walkthroughs unlock limited achievements!】 Shen Yi, an ordinary office worker, accidentally downloads a mini-game called Dating Simulator. The mini-game is simple: randomly search for dating targets, simulate dates, and receive rewards upon successful confession. Rewards include but are not limited to money, attributes, and skills. The higher the evaluation, the better the rewards, with perfect ratings unlocking mysterious achievements. Shen Yi plans to use this mysterious mini-game to continuously pursue targets and improve himself, making his life better and better. ...... However, after several successful walkthroughs, Shen Yi suddenly notices something strange - the targets he previously simulated dating seem to be searching for him in real life?
u Chenyuan transmigrated into a female-oriented novel about a real and fake heiress, becoming the CEO elder brother of both. Unfortunately, the entire Lu family—including himself, the CEO—were mere cannon fodder in the story. Determined to save himself, Lu Chenyuan took action. The spoiled, attention-seeking fake heiress? Thrown into the harsh realities of the working class to learn humility. The love-struck real heiress? Pushed toward academic excellence, so lofty goals would blind her to trivial romances. As for the betrayed, vengeful arranged marriage wife… the plot hadn’t even begun yet. There was still time—if he couldn’t handle her, he could at least avoid her. "CEO Lu, are you avoiding me?" Mo Qingli fixed her gaze on Lu Chenyuan. For the first time, the shrewd and calculating Lu Chenyuan felt a flicker of unease.
