Outside Guangba Middle School.
Under the night sky, an entirely black Rolls-Royce Ghost was parked quietly by the roadside, its sleek lines exuding a low-key luxury under the glow of the streetlights.
On the other side of the road, a Bentley was equally eye-catching.
The car door opened, and Jiang Yunlu stepped out of the Bentley. She recognized the car across the street as her father's ride at a single glance.
Immediately after, she saw Lin Mo, her father, and her aunt stepping out of the Ghost one after another.
Seeing this bizarre combination, Jiang Yunlu's heart skipped a beat, and an indescribable surge of anger instantly welled up inside her.
She quickly crossed the road, the sound of her sneakers tapping against the ground echoing crisply along the quiet street.
"Dad! Auntie!"
Jiang Yunlu came to a halt in front of the three of them. Her gaze was locked dead onto Lin Mo, though her words were directed at her family. "Why are you guys with Lin Mo?"
Her tone was aggressive, carrying undisguised interrogation.
Had they gone behind her back to cause trouble for Lin Mo? Or were they trying to use some underhanded methods to force him to leave her?
A flurry of thoughts exploded in Jiang Yunlu's mind.
Jiang Chengshan looked at his daughter's fiercely protective demeanor. His mood, which had just softened not long ago, became completely stifled once again.
He opened his mouth, only to find that any explanation would seem pale and powerless at this moment.
This girl's heart was already entirely biased toward the outsider.
Question: Can a leaky little cotton jacket still be used for warmth?
The old father sighed helplessly and could only turn to his younger sister, Jiang Chengyue, for help with his eyes.
At least, Nannan would listen to what her aunt had to say.
Jiang Chengyue understood perfectly. Looking at her hot-headed niece, she found it both exasperating and amusing.
She raised a hand to rub her still-sore shoulder and let out a long breath.
"Little Yunlu, you have really wronged your dad and me."
Jiang Chengyue sighed, "It's a good thing Lin Mo was here today, otherwise, your auntie's legs might have been broken by someone."
Upon leaving the police station, Lin Mo had signaled in advance for Jiang Chengshan to take the credit for settling everything.
Therefore, in Jiang Chengyue's eyes, all the subsequent troubles were resolved by her resourceful brother.
She only told her part of the story; as for Jiang Chengshan's part, only Lin Mo and Jiang Chengshan knew the truth.
But even just this tip of the iceberg was enough to leave Jiang Yunlu stunned on the spot.
"What?!"
Her brain crashed for a moment, and in the next second, all her emotions turned into deep concern.
She dashed in front of Lin Mo, completely ignoring any boundaries between men and women. She nervously grabbed his arm and began patting him down to check for injuries.
"Are you hurt? Where did they hit you? Let me see!"
Lin Mo was taken aback by her sudden actions, then smiled somewhat helplessly.
He let the girl's hands roam over him and spoke lazily.
"Relax, I'm fine. Don't use this as an excuse to take advantage of me!"
She let go and gave Lin Mo an annoyed eyeroll, though her cheeks felt a little hot.
She originally wanted to lecture him a bit, telling him not to be so impulsive in the future and to pay attention to his safety.
But the words reached her lips and were swallowed back down.
After all, he hadn't done it for a stranger, but for her own aunt.
Moreover, based on her understanding of Lin Mo, this guy wasn't some warm-hearted, chivalrous hero at all.
If it had been anyone else being chased by thugs on the street, he most likely would have found the best viewing spot, perhaps even buying a melon to eat while enjoying the show.
"Ahem!" Jiang Chengshan coughed lightly.
"Aren't you two supposed to be at evening self-study? Hurry up and go."
Jiang Yunlu immediately snapped back to reality and nodded repeatedly. She then grabbed Lin Mo's wrist and pulled him toward the school.
Watching the two disappear through the school gates, Jiang Chengshan let out a heavy sigh.
"Brother, have you accepted Lin Mo as your son-in-law?" Jiang Chengyue couldn't help but tease.
Hearing this, Jiang Chengshan's face darkened again.
"Hmph."
He gave a petulant huff, turned around, and got back into the car.
System: Two long days have finally passed.
"What have you been up to these past two days?"
The night breeze blew gently, dispersing the heat of the day.
The streetlights stretched their shadows out long. Xie Yuling tilted her head, her hair lightly brushing across her cheek with the movement.
Lin Mo had his hands resting behind his head in a relaxed posture. Hearing this, he spoke lazily:
"For Children's Day, I responded to the holiday's call and went to eat two ice cream cones."
He paused, as if savoring the memory, before continuing, "The second one was half price, so it would be a waste not to eat it. Today, I was originally helping Old Yang look after his shop on Tao Street, but I ended up bumping into Jiang Yunlu's aunt being chased by a few thugs, so I stepped in and dealt with them."
Xie Yuling's footsteps came to an abrupt halt, a trace of nervousness flashing in her clear eyes:
"Ah? Was it that dangerous? You didn't get hurt, did you?"
Lin Mo chuckled lightly, his tone carrying a bit of nonchalance:
"It wasn't dangerous. It didn't even feel like a warm-up."
He said it so casually, yet it exuded an unquestionable sense of power.
Others might not know, but Xie Yuling was well aware that Lin Mo was indeed very strong.
That nervousness vanished into thin air in an instant, replaced by a feeling of being both exasperated and amused.
She took two quick steps to catch up, walking shoulder to shoulder with him, and gave him an annoyed eyeroll.
But Xie Yuling still couldn't help but say:
"You are such a show-off."
"Since we are pursuing excitement, we might as well see it through to the end."
The two exchanged a glance and then burst into giggles.
"What about you?"
Lin Mo changed the subject, his gaze falling on her. "Did you run off to the zoo on Children's Day to fight with the kids for a spot to see the monkeys? I saw the Moments you posted."
Xie Yuling sighed helplessly. "I was just taking a kid there."
As soon as she finished speaking, it was as if she suddenly remembered a crucial issue. She stopped dead in her tracks, planted her hands on her hips, and struck an interrogating pose.
"Wait, since you saw my Moments, why didn't you leave a like?"
"Too lazy to." Lin Mo's answer was crisp, without the slightest hesitation.
WeChat Moments were considered a novel thing in this era, and many people loved posting on them.
But Lin Mo had long outgrown the mindset of posting Moments.
In his past life, his Moments feed was completely empty because he had nothing worth sharing.
Now, there didn't seem to be any need to post Moments either.
Besides, later on, the majority of people who posted Moments were girls; it was quite rare to see a guy post frequently.
Xie Yuling raised her hand and punched Lin Mo twice before continuing to skip forward.
Lin Mo followed behind at a leisurely pace.
At this moment, Xie Yuling, walking in front, suddenly turned around again. Against the light, the expression on her face was a bit hard to make out.
"Hey, Lin Mo."
"Hmm?"
"Next time I post a Moment."
Her voice was crisp, carrying a trace of unquestionable bossiness.
"You have to be the first to like it!"
"Alright, I will reluctantly agree."
"What do you mean 'reluctantly'? It is a must!"
"This concubine simply cannot do it!"
"You have been secretly watching Empresses in the Palace!"
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?"
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
villain is the number one simp for the book's leading female protagonist, Shen Wan'er. As expected, he later becomes a tool for the main character to show off and slap faces, ultimately meeting a tragic end with his family ruined and his life in shambles. Fortunately, he awakens the [Universal Pure Love System], which allows him to earn points by performing acts of pure love. To change his fate, Gu Yan makes a decisive choice to seek warmth and companionship with the book's biggest villain—Cold Qingqiu. ........... My name is Leng Qingqiu. To find the murderer who killed my parents years ago, I deliberately blinded myself so that everyone would lower their guard around me. Just as I was secretly accumulating power and capital according to my initial plan, a man walked into my world. "Lengleng, Qingqing, Qiuqiu, which nickname do you prefer?" I don't like any of them. You'd better leave quickly! "Why aren't you saying anything? How about I call you my baby wife?" Leng Qingqiu thinks to herself, this man is truly annoying! (Stubborn pure love warrior + single female lead + true pure love + 1v1)
