Most high school students eat another meal after returning from evening self-study.
But tonight, Jiang Yunlu sat at the dining table, staring at the food in front of her without any appetite.
"What's wrong, sweetheart? Don't you like the dishes tonight? Tell me what you want, and I'll make it for you," her father asked.
Jiang Yunlu forced a smile and shook her head. "No, it's just that I don't feel very hungry today."
Under her father's concerned gaze, she picked at a few bites before leaving the table and retreating to her room.
Jiang Chengshan saw everything clearly.
His daughter was definitely troubled by something.
Inside the room, the girl in pink pajamas sat on her bed, hugging a giant rabbit plushie.
"Why? Why do I feel so awful?"
"They're just a landlord and a tenant, so why does seeing them walk to and from school together make me so upset?"
A boy she had only known for about two weeks was stirring emotions in her like never before.
Knock, knock, knock!
The sound of someone rapping on her door interrupted her thoughts.
Jiang Yunlu wiped her face and called out, "Who is it?"
"Little Yunlu, it's your aunt!"
Relieved to hear her aunt's voice, Jiang Yunlu replied, "Come in, Auntie."
The door slowly opened, and a woman wearing a face mask sauntered in, closing and locking the door behind her.
She flopped onto Jiang Yunlu's bed without ceremony.
"Little Yunlu, already facing troubles in your first year of high school?"
Jiang Yunlu curled her lips into a sweet smile. "No, why would you say that?"
"You’ve never been good at hiding things. That forced smile of yours hurts my heart. My idiot brother could tell you were upset, but as a clueless man, he sent me to check on you. So, what's going on?"
Jiang Yunlu shook her head. "It's nothing serious, Auntie. I can handle it."
The woman sat up and gently pulled Jiang Yunlu into a hug.
"It's okay. I’m on your side, and I won’t tell your dad. So, is it bullying?
Hmm, probably not—you’d fight back if that were the case.
So… is it a boy you like?"
The sudden guess startled Jiang Yunlu.
She immediately waved her hands in denial. "No! That’s not it! Don’t make things up, Auntie!"
But the woman just laughed. "See? I hit the mark. Come on, tell me—is he handsome?"
Cornered, Jiang Yunlu buried her face in her plushie.
"Tell me, and as a trade, I’ll share the story of the first boy I ever really liked."
Gossip is human nature.
At this, Jiang Yunlu peeked out with one eye.
"How about it? It’s a fair deal. Your aunt here has twenty years of experience in the romance department."
"You’re only twenty-four! And I’ve never seen you date anyone in my whole life."
Jiang Yunlu glanced at her aunt’s figure—not as explosive as Chu Miaomiao’s, but still curvaceous, likely from her love of fitness.
"Twenty-four is still old enough to have been in high school and liked someone."
Seeing Jiang Yunlu remain silent, Jiang Chengyue decided to bait the hook first.
"In my first year of high school, there was a bespectacled boy in my class—the top student in the whole school. He was tall and brilliant, but such a nerd. No matter how many hints I dropped or how close I got, he acted like he was blind..."
"What happened after that?"
Jiang Yunlu was hooked. The worries of young girls are often alike.
She felt the same way about Lin Mo—wanting to get closer but sensing an invisible distance between them.
"After that? His grades were too good, so he got moved to the advanced class. We barely saw each other after that."
Her aunt lay back on the bed, peeling off her face mask to reveal delicate features.
"You must’ve had plenty of suitors in high school, right?"
"Sure, but none of them shone as brightly as he did in my eyes."
"So… was he your ‘white moonlight’?"
Jiang Chengyue sat up and poked the girl’s forehead playfully. "You little rascal, do you even know what ‘white moonlight’ means?
It’s a beautiful memory from the past—something so perfect that even the real person couldn’t live up to it now."
As she spoke, she chuckled softly.
After some coaxing, Jiang Yunlu finally opened up about how she met Lin Mo.
But she carefully omitted details like him defeating the drill instructor in an arm-wrestle or buying her snacks—some secrets were hers to keep.
Jiang Chengyue’s eyes sparkled with gossipy delight.
No drama was as thrilling as her little niece’s love life.
"So, you’re not sure if you’re just intrigued or actually like him, huh?"
Jiang Yunlu nodded, then shook her head.
"Today, I saw him walking home with the landlord, and my heart ached. I think… I might really like him."
Jiang Chengyue clapped her hands. "Oh no! You’ve fallen into the river of love!"
The girl’s face flushed. "Auntie!"
"Fine, fine. You’ve just dipped a toe in."
"So… what should I do?" Anxiety crept into her voice.
Jiang Chengyue thought for a moment. "From what you’ve said, does he treat you well?"
After some hesitation, Jiang Yunlu nodded.
"He does."
One look at her niece’s expression told Jiang Chengyue there was more to the story.
But no matter—she, Jiang Chengyue, ace reporter, would uncover the truth eventually.
"In that case, you should observe him a bit more. Just because he walks to school with his landlord doesn’t mean anything.
The boy’s side isn’t the issue—it’s the girl’s parents you should worry about."
Jiang Chengyue decided to ease Jiang Yunlu’s worries a little.
Hearing this, the girl did seem to relax slightly.
"But from what you’ve said, this boy seems popular with girls. Be careful, little Yunlu—don’t let some playboy trick you."
......
"Achoo!"
Lin Mo rubbed his nose. "That’s weird. With my current physique, I shouldn’t be catching a cold."
After returning from Xie Yuling’s place, where he’d had a late-night snack, Lin Mo resumed his cultivation.
Now, with just a flick of his wrist, he could condense water into a sphere—far more efficient than converting spiritual energy.
But the real breakthrough was his movement technique.
Lin Mo pushed open the door without making a sound.
His divine sense expanded outward, scanning the surroundings. Xie Yuling was still awake, studying.
What a grindset queen.
Dressed in casual clothes and slippers, Lin Mo stepped outside.
In a city like Yangcheng, even at 3 or 4 a.m., people were still out eating supper.
Right now, it was only midnight—prime time for nightlife.
The moment Lin Mo descended the stairs, he activated his invisibility.
This was one of the Seventy-Two Transformations, a divine ability he had mastered early on.
With invisibility, the possibilities were endless.
For example… heh heh~
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
uld barely embark on the path to immortality. Just as he was on the verge of death, his golden finger awakened. No matter whether it was poison, drained blood and vital energy, diminished lifespan, or any other physical debuff caused by paying a price—once midnight passed, everything would be refreshed. From then on, whenever someone asked what kind of person Chu Ran was, the answer was simple: Forbidden arts that other cultivators dared not learn? Chu Ran would learn them. Prices that even demonic cultivators dared not pay? Chu Ran would pay them. Lifespan that even righteous cultivators dared not burn? Chu Ran would burn it. All the blood essence in his body? Take it. Want both his hands and feet? He would cut them off and send them to you. You say he’s finished? He wasn’t built to sit idle. You think he’s gone mad? No—he was simply waiting for midnight. From that day onward, Chu Ran would respect neither Heaven nor Earth, bow to neither gods nor ghosts. He had only one wish: For midnight to arrive a little sooner.
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
end. Thus one must continue to cultivate, and become a saint or great emperor, in order to prolong one's life. Chen Xia, however, completely reversed this. Since his transmigration, he has gained immortality, and also a system that awards him with attribute points for every year he lives. Thus between the myriad worlds, the legend of an unparalleled senior appeared. "A gentleman takes revenge; it is never too late even after ten thousand years." "When you were at your peak I yielded, now in your old age I shall trample on you." - Chen Xia
