“Wh-what’s wrong?”
Seeing the strange smile on Su Yuxin’s face, Ye Feng immediately sensed that something was off.
“I... I want you to put this ring on my finger, Ye Feng. Would you do that for me?”
Su Yuxin’s cheeks flushed as she looked at him expectantly.
“Oh, that? Sure, no problem. But why don’t you just put it on yourself?”
“It’s not the same! The meaning behind it is different!”
Su Yuxin pouted.
“Since this ring is a gift from you, Ye Feng, you should be the one to put it on me. That’s what makes it complete.”
“Hmm... alright then. Hand it over, Yuxin.”
“Here~”
Thrilled that Ye Feng had agreed, Su Yuxin eagerly passed him the ring, then stretched out her delicate hand toward him.
“Then I’ll trouble you, Ye Feng.”
“Mhm...”
Ye Feng gently held Su Yuxin’s hand with one hand while carefully sliding the ring onto her finger with the other. Only after ensuring it wouldn’t slip off did he let go.
“All done. How does it feel, Yuxin?”
“Perfect... absolutely perfect!”
Su Yuxin raised her hand, admiring the ring with a satisfied smile. To her, it wasn’t just a gift—it felt like a token of love from Ye Feng.
She turned her hand back and forth, unable to contain her delight, before reluctantly lowering it and clinging to Ye Feng’s arm.
“Ye Feng, thank you for the gift. I love it.”
“I’m glad you like it. Well, it’s getting late—I should take you home now.”
“What? You’re already trying to get rid of me? You really do hate me, don’t you?”
“Of course not. I’m just worried about your safety. It’s late, and your father would be concerned too.”
“Hmm... really?”
“Of course. I just want to make sure you get home safely.”
“Hehe...”
Su Yuxin grinned, her heart warmed by Ye Feng’s sincerity.
“Actually, Ye Feng, you don’t have to. My chauffeur should be here by now. You have to teach Li Mucheng tomorrow, right? I don’t want to take up too much of your time. I’m already so happy just spending today with you.”
“Yuxin...”
“Come on, Ye Feng, just walk me to the car, okay? I want to stay with you for this last bit.”
Ye Feng smiled softly and nodded. “Alright.”
With that, the two made their way toward the roadside.
......
“Young Miss, the Master has been waiting for you.”
After a short while, a black car pulled up in front of them. The driver, a man in a suit, stepped out and opened the door.
“Alright, Yuxin. You’ve had a long day—go home and rest, okay?”
Ye Feng held the car door open, gesturing for Su Yuxin to get in, but she remained still, as if waiting for something.
“Yuxin? Is there something else?”
Puzzled by her lingering gaze, Ye Feng tilted his head.
“Ye Feng... thank you.”
In an instant, Su Yuxin rose onto her tiptoes, wrapped her arms around his neck, and planted a soft kiss on his cheek before quickly slipping into the car without another word.
“......”
As the car roared away, Ye Feng touched his cheek, his emotions in turmoil.
Does this mean... she’s forgiven me?
“Ye Feng...”
Su Yuxin gazed at the ring on her finger, gently tracing it with her other hand. But despite everything, her heart felt heavy.
Because she had noticed something.
When Ye Feng had left the gift shop earlier, he hadn’t been carrying just one bag. From what she could tell, excluding hers, there had been three others. Were all those gifts for Li Mucheng... or was there someone else?
No... Today had been a breakthrough in their relationship. She couldn’t let anyone else get ahead of her. She needed to keep a close eye on Ye Feng’s every move—there had to be more clues.
“Haa...”
Ye Feng exhaled softly, then hailed a taxi, heading toward Hope Orphanage with the remaining gift bags in hand.
......
“Hmm~”
Li Mucheng hummed a cheerful tune in her room, her mood clearly bright. There was no doubt it was because Ye Feng would be coming over tomorrow.
“Ugh, this is so frustrating. To avoid raising suspicion, I can’t even use the herbs anymore. But just seeing him during lessons isn’t enough. And why does it feel like he’s slowly drifting further away?”
She set down the fox mask she’d been holding—one she had grown utterly obsessed with, just like everything else related to Ye Feng. Her mind wandered back to the time she’d played a prank on him while he slept, and she closed her eyes, lost in thought.
“He’s probably alone at home right now. Is he a shut-in? That’d be nice... If only I could move in with him. Then we could spend every day together~”
Beep beep.
Just as her imagination ran wild, her phone buzzed. She set the mask aside and lifted the phone to her ear.
“Young Miss, we’ve uncovered some information.”
Ah Fu’s voice came through, though it carried a hint of hesitation and unease.
“Oh? You’ve outdone yourself, Ah Fu. The others haven’t found a single lead in ages. Tell me—what did you learn about that dessert shop?”
“B-but, Young Miss... I think it’s better if we... drop this.”
Ah Fu’s stammering made it clear he’d rather not share what he’d discovered.
“Ah Fu, I want to know everything. And I suggest you think very carefully about your job before you decide to withhold anything.”
“F-forgive me, Young Miss! I’ll tell you everything!”
Ah Fu immediately caved, silently apologizing to Ye Feng in his heart.
Sorry, Ye Feng. It’s not that I don’t want to help you... I just don’t have a choice.
“After recent investigations, I found out that the shop has a VIP member they treat with special care.”
“Oh? Who is it?”
“Well... it’s someone you know, Young Miss.”
“Stop beating around the bush.”
“Yes! The member is... Young Miss Su...”
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
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?!!!"
For the sake of his unrequited love, his ex-girlfriend abandoned him at the altar, indirectly causing the death of his parents. Just when he thought his life was plunged into darkness, a clueless yet beautiful girl unexpectedly took him in. Looking back, he realized how many hidden gems had always been by his side. A childhood friend who had secretly loved him for over a decade, a stunning but socially clueless school beauty, a mischievous and playful girl who lived for chaos... His ex, filled with regret, pleaded: "I was wrong—can we go back to how things were?" Before he could respond, the girl stepped in front of Ye Shuang and coldly declared, "If you didn’t cherish him, then he’s mine now." Also known as: "After Losing My Job, I Was Picked Up by a Hidden Gem," "The School Beauty I Raised," and "Oh No, I’m Surrounded by Rich Girls."
lities. One day, Qi Yuan was buying groceries when he unfortunately came face-to-face with a monster. Just when he thought he was going to die on the spot, he suddenly heard the monster's thoughts... "This aura, he's definitely not an ordinary master!" "So terrifying, so terrifying." "A fight with my back against the wall, I can't take it anymore." Qi Yuan: Ah, no one told me that my awakened ability isn't telepathy, but rather the stronger my enemies imagine me to be, the stronger I truly become. PS: Zhou Hai in the first chapter is not the protagonist.
