Dream Li, did you misunderstand what I just said?
Ye Feng looked helplessly at Shen Mengli, who was full of anticipation.
"What I meant was, Mengli, even though you're wary of everything, this particular matter isn’t something to worry about. But you should also know there’s still goodness in this world."
"I know that."
Shen Mengli met Ye Feng’s gaze, her voice sweet.
"Xiao Feng... is the most important person to me. The best part of my world."
"Mengli, you..."
"That’s why I want to protect you properly! I absolutely won’t lose you, so Xiao Feng, promise you won’t lose me either, okay?"
Shen Mengli interrupted him, her eyes glistening with unshed tears by the end. It was clear she already knew her words were just a feeble attempt to hold onto Ye Feng’s affection.
At that moment, Ye Feng’s large hand gently rested on Shen Mengli’s head. Watching this girl—whom he had brought home, who had gradually opened her heart after so much confusion—filled him with warmth.
"Okay."
"Mhm."
Shen Mengli was clearly satisfied with his answer. Slowly, she leaned toward him, resting her head on his shoulder. When he didn’t move, she let her full weight settle against him.
"Xiao Feng... what are you going to do with these clothes?"
"Ah, these... I’ll probably wear them. After all, it’s Yu Xin’s kind gesture. Besides, she’s just as cute and sensible as you are. Maybe I should introduce you two sometime? I’m sure you’d get along."
"Really? I’m curious to meet this Sister Yu Xin."
Shen Mengli nodded slightly, though she knew competing with a wealthy heiress was impossible. But Ye Feng was her one and only. No matter what, she wouldn’t let anyone take him away. If she couldn’t protect him, she’d make sure no one else could hurt him either.
"Mengli, it’s about time. I should go wash the dishes. Do you mind sitting here for a bit?"
"Okay~"
Obediently, Shen Mengli pulled her head back, watching Ye Feng’s retreating figure while clutching the hem of her skirt tightly.
If... if only I could stand up... maybe Xiao Feng would like me a little more?
Why... why did he stop mid-sentence earlier? I have this strange feeling—like he wanted to say something about my legs.
......
"Young Miss, you must stay calm! My investigation is still preliminary. We can’t confirm whether Ye Feng and Su Yuxin have any connection yet, so there’s still room for—"
"Hmph."
Li Mucheng’s icy snort cut off Ah Fu’s attempts to dissuade her.
"Room? What room is left? I know Su Yuxin all too well. The moment she saw Teacher, she was jumping around like an excited monkey. And now they’ve been spotted together? It’s obvious she found out about him... after I did!"
On the other end of the call, Li Mucheng gripped her bedsheet tightly, the joy she’d felt earlier about Ye Feng’s upcoming lesson evaporating instantly.
Hearing the growing chill in her voice, Ah Fu tried again to calm her.
"Y-Young Miss, actually—"
Click.
Before he could finish, Li Mucheng hung up. Sensing disaster, Ah Fu immediately dialed Ye Feng’s number.
This is bad! Is the Young Miss planning to— No, no! This will end in disaster!
Ring... "Sorry, the number you are calling is currently busy..."
The busy tone felt like a plunge into an icy abyss. Ah Fu’s hand fell limply to his side.
"It’s over..."
......
"Hello? Mucheng? What’s up so late?"
Ye Feng, who had just finished washing the dishes, was chatting with Shen Mengli on the couch when the phone rang, shattering the peaceful atmosphere. Shen Mengli glared at the device, resentment clear in her eyes.
"Good evening, Teacher. I called because there’s something I’d like to ask you."
Li Mucheng’s tone was calm, but Ye Feng couldn’t shake the feeling there was something unspoken beneath her words.
"Uh... maybe wait until tomorrow’s lesson?"
"That’s not up to you, Teacher. I want my answer now."
In an instant, her voice turned frigid—just like when they’d first met.
"Then... go ahead. What’s so urgent?"
"You already know, Teacher."
She paused, as if waiting for him to fill in the blanks.
"If you tell me now, maybe nothing will happen~"
"......"
Ye Feng fell silent. Only when he felt a gentle tug on his sleeve did he snap back to reality.
Seeing Shen Mengli’s worried expression, he gave her a reassuring nod. But she could clearly see the tension in his face. Her dislike for this "Mucheng" grew, but so did her concern for Ye Feng.
"Sorry, Mucheng. I really don’t know what you’re getting at."
"I see... Teacher has been bewitched by her, hasn’t he?"
Her voice grew faint, as if she’d given up on something.
Staring at the fox mask in her hand, Li Mucheng’s vision blurred.
Why? Why would you lie to me, Teacher? The one who should be by your side is me! Why are you teaching Su Yuxin? And why are you protecting her...
No! Teacher must be under some kind of coercion—or temptation! He risked his life to save me. That proves he cares. It has to be that!
"Hey... Teacher, have you been secretly teaching someone else behind my back?"
Suddenly, she shifted the topic.
"Of course not! You know you’re my only student right now."
Ye Feng answered instantly. Su Yuxin had made him promise not to tell Li Mucheng—though he didn’t understand why. Afraid hesitation would betray him, he didn’t pause for even a second.
No good, no good at all~
to panic—he has a system. As long as an investment target dies, he can claim a reward. And since he is immortal, the one thing he has plenty of is time. ... Countless years later. “Immortal Emperor of Longevity? I invested in him.” “Supreme Celestial Venerable? I invested in him.” “Undying Empress? I invested in her.” “...” “Heh. Once they’ve all died, even the Heavenly Dao will have to kneel and call me Dad.”
his freshman year, Su Bai accidentally bound the "Indulgence Tycoon System." 【Sleeping in? Reward: +$1,000】 【Spent $288 at a street barbecue stall? Cashback: +$2,880】 【Dropped $14,396 on in-game skins? Special reward unlocked: A brand-new Porsche Panamera!】 Luxury cars, penthouses, corporate shares, financial empires… College life was all about living freely and doing whatever he pleased! … When the adorably naive academic genius faced family medical bills and financial struggles, Su Bai waved his hand dismissively: "Your future is on me." "Wuwu~ Big Brother is so good to me! I’ll become a scientist to repay you!" When the genius girl got bullied by a shady professor? Su Bai casually dropped a billion-dollar investment, forcing the university to grovel and beg for her return. A company’s funding chain collapsing? Su Bai smirked—cash was the one thing he’d never run out of. Years later, when people traced the rise of the AI prodigy beauty, who was the man behind her success? Not just that—Su Bai also became the tsundere campus belle’s unattainable dream, the contrast senior’s daily necessity, and the beautiful counselor’s emotional anchor…
y came from. The chests contained supplies, currency, class-change scrolls, skills, talents… and even godhood! The laws of the world were completely rewritten. This became a world where everyone gambled with their fate! Some people, despite having nothing, opened a divine artifact and rose to the top, eventually ruling the world. Others went bankrupt, opened nothing but worthless junk, and leaped from skyscrapers in despair. Lin Ye arrived in this world from another reality, utterly bewildered. “What is going on? Why is everyone a gambling addict?!” “Opening chests? No way. I refuse to gamble. I’ll start with myself!” Until— On his first chest, he obtained a Mythic Talent: Void Incarnation! He could become completely intangible, pass through all things, and reduce everything to nothingness! … On his fiftieth chest, he obtained a Mythic Weapon: Blade of Karma! With a single slash, karma shattered, twisting the universe and overturning the myriad phenomena of creation! … On his ninety-ninth chest, he obtained a Mythic Divine Treasure: Primordial Purple Energy! It could split open the heavens and earth, create all things, and evolve countless worlds with a single thought! Lin Ye: “Now that I think about it… shouldn’t someone have told me that every chest is guaranteed to contain something Mythic?!”
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?"
