Just as Luo Hao’s face flushed with anger from Ye Chuan’s provocation, Luo Xi stepped out and asked curiously, "What’s going on? Why does it look like you two are about to fight?"
Luo Hao turned his face away, sulking like a wronged child.
Seriously? You’re the one acting aggrieved now?
Meanwhile, Ye Chuan remained smiling faintly. Seeing this, Luo Xi first glanced at Luo Hao before addressing Ye Chuan,
"Chuan, what happened just now?"
"Nothing much. This guy just wanted me to help clean up, and I refused," Ye Chuan said. "Then he seemed a bit upset."
Luo Hao immediately retorted, "It’s just a small favor. Why are you so stingy? Are you even a man?"
Ye Chuan’s smile widened, though his eyes narrowed slightly.
"Don’t I have a point, Luo Xi?" Luo Hao also turned to Luo Xi for validation.
"Of course," Luo Xi replied.
Just as Luo Hao was about to smirk triumphantly at Ye Chuan, Luo Xi continued,
"Of course you’re not making sense. Chuan isn’t even part of our club. You can ask for help, but you can’t force him—he has no obligation to do it."
"Chuan, just wait here for me, okay?"
Luo Hao’s budding smirk froze instantly. Ye Chuan simply said to Luo Xi, "Hurry up. If you take too long, I’m leaving."
"Got it, got it! I’ll be quick!"
Luo Xi immediately rushed off to finish her tasks. Watching this unfold, Luo Hao was filled with confusion. Why did their dynamic seem so harmonious when Ye Chuan clearly didn’t treat Luo Xi well?
I’m gentle, handsome, and leagues ahead of Ye Chuan in every way. How does he even compare?
Luo Hao snorted coldly, lowering his voice as he glared at Ye Chuan. "Just you wait. She’ll be mine sooner or later… And you? You’re nothing but a brute who only knows how to throw punches."
"Oh?" Ye Chuan’s smile took on a dangerous edge. His fingers twitched, and in the next moment, he produced a talisman.
[Item: Ghost-Summoning Talisman
Effect: When used on any target, induces hallucinations for 24 hours (effectiveness varies based on the target’s strength)]
This was one of the little "toys" Lan Xiaoke had dropped for him. While it likely wasn’t lethal, experiencing a horror movie firsthand sounded like fun.
He reached out and slapped the talisman onto Luo Hao’s back. In an instant, it vanished without a trace.
Ye Chuan stroked his chin with amusement, already looking forward to their next encounter. If Luo Hao still didn’t learn his lesson, he’d gladly use all of Lan Xiaoke’s little "toys" on him.
Free of charge—every single one!
Instead of crushing an ant outright, he’d opted for psychological horror. Truly, as a Foundation Establishment cultivator, I’m just too merciful!
Luo Hao only felt a slight itch on his back. He scratched it absentmindedly, noticing nothing unusual, and returned to the clubroom.
Less than ten minutes later, Luo Xi finished cleaning and dashed out. "Let’s go! Daddy’s treating you to ice cream."
"Mm."
……
As they left the school gates, Luo Xi brought up Luo Hao again. "He was giving you trouble earlier, wasn’t he? I’ll talk to him properly tomorrow."
"How are you planning to do that?"
"By making it clear you’re my boyfriend and telling him to stop acting weird." Luo Xi raised a tiny fist. "You don’t like him, right? Then I won’t like him either."
Her relationship with Luo Hao was purely as clubmates—they weren’t even friends. Plus, she found his arrogance off-putting.
"Hmm~" Ye Chuan rubbed his chin. Truthfully, he was curious about the talisman’s effects. It ought to be entertaining.
Walking side by side with Luo Xi on their way home, she suddenly looped her arm through his.
"What’s this? Getting handsy?" Ye Chuan glanced at her as her fingers slipped into his sleeve.
"I’m not doing anything! You make me sound like some kind of pervert." Luo Xi lightly scratched his arm with her nails, giggling.
"I think you are. You used to parade around in front of me wearing so little—pretty sure you were trying to seduce me." Ye Chuan smirked, convinced she’d been thirsting after him for ages.
"That’s not true!"
"Tsk tsk, hard to say. And if you’re gonna hug my arm, at least position it in the middle. That way, it’s more comfortable for me."
"Oh?" Luo Xi responded by pressing her "slime" against him.
……
They arrived at Luo Xi’s home around 5 or 6 PM. Ye Chuan carried a cake they’d ordered for delivery.
The familiar old apartment complex greeted them. Perhaps because sunlight rarely reached inside, the air felt slightly cooler than outside.
"Chuan, I haven’t told my parents about us yet," Luo Xi whispered as they climbed the stairs.
"Fine by me. A secret relationship has its own thrill."
"Ugh, no! I just haven’t found the right time yet." Luo Xi blushed at the thought. She planned to tell Luo's father and Luo's mother when the moment felt right.
"Whatever you prefer." Ye Chuan wasn’t in a rush.
At the door, Luo Xi unlocked it with a click. The familiar scent of medicine wafted out.
"You’re back." The moment they stepped inside to change shoes, Luo's mother’s voice greeted them. She wasn’t bedridden this time—instead, she stood in the kitchen, preparing dinner.
Though worn and frail, Luo Xi’s beauty clearly came from her mother. The woman smiled faintly at Ye Chuan, a glimpse of her youthful charm still visible.
"Mom, I told you I’d handle this! You shouldn’t be working." Luo Xi hurried over upon seeing her mother prepping ingredients.
"If I stay in bed all day, my bones will turn to dust," Luo's mother replied, shaking her head before turning to Ye Chuan.
"Xiao Chuan, your family’s medicine worked wonders. I can finally get out of bed—it’s truly miraculous."
"Just a small thing. As long as it helped. Our family has other traditional remedies too—tonics for health and vitality. Once I figure them out, I’ll let you try them. Guaranteed to make you twenty years younger. Uncle Luo won’t be able to take his eyes off you."
"Ah, your silver tongue hasn’t changed a bit." Luo's mother laughed, though she couldn’t help feeling a flicker of hope.
After all, Luo's father had worked so hard caring for them. She genuinely wanted to give him another child.
"Xi Xi, take Xiao Chuan to your room to relax. I’ve got this covered."
"But I want to help!"
"It’s fine. Go on." Luo's mother added, "And remember to close the door."
"Huh?"
Luo Xi had no choice but to lead Ye Chuan to her room and shut the door behind them.
"Why did Mom tell me to close the door?" she wondered aloud.
“So we can do things, obviously.” Ye Chuan flopped onto her bed without hesitation, only to roll over and spot a pair of little bear panties beside the pillow.
"Still wearing stuff like this at your age?" He picked them up with a grin.
"Eek! Give those back!" Luo Xi lunged at him, only to tumble straight into his arms.
th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"
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.
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?
agon king storylines. At the start, I obtained the "Ultimate Lackey System" - the more I act as a lackey, the stronger I become. What else could I do? I chose to become the personal henchman of the ultimate villain, Su Muwan. I provoke all sorts of chosen ones, snatch away their opportunities, and commit every evil deed imaginable. You ask who's behind me? Hmph! You're not worthy of knowing my lady's name! ...... ....... I am Su Muwan, the eldest daughter of the Su family. Since childhood, I've possessed extraordinary talent in martial arts, which led to my arrogant and domineering personality in my past life. I was even foolish enough to repeatedly challenge those favored by heaven, ultimately resulting in a tragic death. In this life, I must behave and absolutely cannot walk the same path again!! However... SLAP!! "So you're the Dragon King, huh?!" When I saw my little lackey swagger over and viciously slap the Dragon King who was hiding his identity, I felt my heart sink. Su Muwan's suspended heart finally died as she watched Qin Luo, her utterly loyal lackey, standing before her. She fainted on the spot from shock. Heaven is determined to destroy me!! (Pure love 1v1, light-hearted, no angst, single female lead, villain, reincarnation, lackey)
