“Teacher, can I ask you a question?”
Li Mucheng hesitated for a moment as the end of the class was approaching, but she couldn't help but speak up.
“What is it?”
“What do you like to do in your free time, Teacher?”
“That’s quite a broad question, but what I look forward to most is buying a small house of my own when I have the money. I’d like to grow some vegetables and fruits in my spare time and live a carefree life.”
Seeing that Li Mucheng didn’t respond, Ye Feng continued talking to himself.
“Sounds pretty unambitious, doesn’t it? In a bustling city like this, who would want to live a rural life?”
“Not at all!”
Li Mucheng shook her head in denial.
“I think your idea is wonderful, Teacher. It sounds so peaceful and happy.”
It seemed that Li Mucheng had already imagined herself living Ye Feng’s life, her eyes filled with his image.
“Is that so? I guess we think alike.”
“Hehe.”
“Well, it’s getting late. Miss, you should rest now. I’ll take my leave.”
“Mmm... Goodbye, Teacher~”
This time, Li Mucheng didn’t try to stop Ye Feng from leaving. She could see a hint of weariness in his expression, and she knew it was because of the trouble she had caused him.
“Goodbye.”
As Ye Feng left, Li Mucheng’s smile instantly vanished. She stared at the empty chair beside her, lost in thought.
...
“Ding dong.”
As the elevator doors opened, the crowd inside rushed to exit, and Ye Feng quickly stepped aside to avoid any unnecessary conflict.
Sure enough, Ye Feng noticed a frail figure struggling to stay upright in the chaotic flow of people, at risk of being trampled.
“Ugh...”
Su Yuxin looked around, overwhelmed by the crowd, unsure of where to go. In her panic, she ended up standing still, which only made things worse as people bumped into her shoulders.
Her fragile body couldn’t handle the repeated collisions. After one particularly hard bump, she lost her balance and fell straight to the ground.
Su Yuxin was so scared that she could barely think straight. She regretted not telling her family about her plan to visit Li Mucheng. If only she had brought a bodyguard along after hearing the news.
Just as she was about to hit the ground, a strong arm caught her, and her head buried itself into a warm chest.
“Umm...”
“Are you okay?”
A soothing voice echoed in Su Yuxin’s ears, filling her with a sense of security and warmth.
“So... so warm...”
“Miss? Are you listening?”
“Huh?”
Under the gentle reminder, Su Yuxin finally snapped back to reality. She realized she was still in someone’s arms and quickly pulled away, her face as red as a ripe apple.
“Th-thank you, really, thank you so much~”
Su Yuxin bowed repeatedly like a little chick pecking at grains, her movements almost mechanical.
“It’s alright, as long as you’re safe. Next time, don’t just stand still in a crowd like that. It’s dangerous.”
“I’ll be careful, thank you.”
Su Yuxin finally looked up to see the face of her savior. When she recognized Ye Feng’s features, she froze, her mouth hanging open.
“Hmm? Did I have something on my face?”
Seeing her dazed expression, Ye Feng touched his own face.
“Ah!”
Realizing her rudeness, Su Yuxin frantically waved her hands.
“N-no, it’s not that, I just...”
“Alright, don’t worry about it. The elevator’s empty now, so I’ll head out. Goodbye.”
With the crowd mostly cleared, Ye Feng took the opportunity to step into the elevator, completely unaware that Su Yuxin had more to say.
“I just wanted to know your name... Huh?”
Blushing, Su Yuxin finally voiced her thoughts, but when she looked up, Ye Feng was already gone.
“Strange... where did that kind man go?”
Disappointed, Su Yuxin pouted and made her way to Li Mucheng’s ward.
Soon, with the help of a nurse, Su Yuxin arrived at Li Mucheng’s room. Ah Fu, who was guarding the door, immediately stood up when he saw the daughter of his boss’s good friend. He greeted her with a bow.
“Miss Su, hello.”
“Ah Fu, is Mucheng in there?”
“Yes, Miss Su. You can go right in.”
“Thank you.”
Excited, Su Yuxin knocked on the door and entered.
Li Mucheng noticed the door opening and initially thought it was Ah Fu with something to say. But when she saw it was Su Yuxin, she was surprised.
“Yuxin? What are you doing here?”
“Mucheng~ Are you okay~”
Seeing her best friend safe and sound, Su Yuxin’s heart finally settled. She rushed to Li Mucheng’s bedside and hugged her.
“You scared me to death. If it weren’t for my father telling me you were sick, I wouldn’t have known.”
“Wait, Yuxin... how did your father know I was sick?”
“Well, it was Mucheng’s father who told my father over the phone. Actually, Uncle Li...”
Su Yuxin suddenly realized she was venturing into forbidden territory and quickly changed the subject.
“Anyway, that’s how I found out. What? Are you keeping this from me too?”
“No! I just didn’t want you to worry about me, Yuxin. You’re my best friend.”
“Well, you should have told me, Mucheng! You can’t keep things from me next time!”
“Alright, alright, I understand.”
Li Mucheng finally showed a genuine smile in front of Su Yuxin, knowing she was her only true friend.
“By the way, Mucheng, do you have time next weekend? Let’s go to the amusement park together~”
“Uh...”
Li Mucheng apologized and shook her head, declining Su Yuxin’s invitation.
“Sorry, Yuxin, I might be busy next weekend.”
“Why? You haven’t come to see me in ages, Mucheng.”
Su Yuxin’s mood visibly dropped when Li Mucheng still refused. Ever since the kidnapping, it was as if Li Mucheng had changed, distancing herself from her.
“Because... I missed some classes, and my teacher decided to make up for them this week. That’s why I won’t have time.”
“Oh... okay, then. Mucheng, just let me know when you’re free, alright?”
Li Mucheng held Su Yuxin’s hands and nodded seriously.
“Of course, no problem!”
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
tions: attribute allocation, analysis, proficiency, and simulation. Specializing in mechanical alchemy, from crafting sorcerous battle armor to handcrafting mechanical maidens, his mechanical legion conquers endless realms... Relying on his wits, he begins with a student-teacher romance, wins over a female director, enslaves a female assassin and a underworld queen, becoming the husband of a Grand Duchess... He enslaves the Goddess of Magic from the divine realm, developing his power simultaneously in both the Wizard World and the Realm of Gods...
rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!
m back to his original world. In the end, he realized he had overthought things. [Hey, why is Shen Manni, the female lead, acting strange? Shouldn't she be fawning over the male lead at this point?] [Zhou Qiaoqiao, are you sick? Weren't you supposed to break off your engagement today?] [Damn it! An Youyi, please do your job as an undercover agent and sell my information to the protagonist, you idiot!] ... At this moment, Xu Mo himself didn't know that these female leads had already heard his inner thoughts. Then they decided not to play by the rules. Xu Mo: Please respect my profession as the big villain!
