"Mengli... This isn’t quite appropriate, maybe we should..."
Feeling the warmth radiating from Shen Mengli's thigh, Ye Feng couldn’t deny how much he was enjoying it. But Shen Mengli hadn’t fully recovered yet, and he worried this might burden her.
Just as Ye Feng was about to sit up, Shen Mengli gently pressed her hands against his head, holding him in place.
"Mengli?"
Ye Feng looked at her in confusion, clearly puzzled by her actions.
"Xiao Feng."
Shen Mengli called his name softly, then smiled at him.
"You know, Xiao Feng, it’s okay for you to rely on me a little more when you need to. Even if I can’t help much, as long as it’s something you need, I’ll do everything I can for you."
With that, she cupped his face in her hands. Before Ye Feng could react, she leaned in closer, her cascading white hair obscuring his surroundings, leaving only her beautiful face in his vision.
"Mengli..."
"Will you promise me, Xiao Feng?"
"I... I promise."
"Mmm~ Hearing you say that makes me so happy~"
Shen Mengli then lowered herself further, pressing her lips lightly against his in a fleeting kiss.
Though the contact was brief, the lingering sweetness of her lips left a faint fragrance on Ye Feng’s mouth.
"Consider this kiss our promise, okay~"
"......"
Ye Feng stared at her, momentarily speechless, as if she were a painting too exquisite to disturb. He had no idea how to respond.
"Xiao Feng?"
"Ah? Oh! Sorry, Mengli, I should go prepare the ingredients for dinner."
"Alright~"
Watching him hurry away, deliberately avoiding her gaze, Shen Mengli didn’t stop him. Instead, she smiled tenderly, satisfied with his reaction. Her plan had worked.
If she could slowly carve out a place in Ye Feng’s heart, then one day, when he felt lost, it would be her name he called out, wouldn’t it?
"Haah..."
Ye Feng exhaled deeply, staring at the running water in the sink.
What’s wrong with me? Why am I becoming so weak-willed? I wasn’t like this before...
I have to stay firm. I can’t let myself fall. I can’t hurt them. Absolutely not.
Closing his eyes, flashes of the girls he’d grown close to flooded his mind, their shared moments merging into a torrent that surged deep into his heart.
What... should I do?
......
"Old Li, why the long face? Did something happen?"
At the evening banquet, Su Wanli, as usual, sought out Li Jing for a casual chat.
"Ah, Old Su, you’ve really landed me in trouble this time."
Li Jing’s expression darkened further as he looked at Su Wanli.
Earlier, he’d received a report from Ah Fu about Li Mucheng’s reaction. It was clear that all the goodwill he’d painstakingly built up had been wiped out in an instant. He knew his daughter too well—when Li Mucheng appeared calm, it meant the situation was dire.
"What did I do? Are you having business troubles? How is that my fault?"
"Don’t play dumb. Not long ago, Mucheng found out about Ye Feng tutoring Yu Xin. According to Ah Fu, she’s furious."
"What?! Mucheng knows?!"
Su Wanli nearly dropped his wine glass, barely catching it in time. His face mirrored Li Jing’s worry.
"We agreed to keep this under wraps, but now there’s no fixing it. No room for negotiation."
Li Jing sighed deeply, then turned to Su Wanli, who was frowning in thought.
"Well? Aren’t you going to say something? You were full of ideas before."
"Old Li... I’m at a loss too. You’re her father—you know Mucheng’s temper better than anyone."
Seeing Su Wanli at a loss for words, Li Jing waved his hand dismissively. "Fine. So you’re leaving me to clean up this mess alone."
"Look, I had no choice! Yu Xin insisted, and how could I say no?"
Su Wanli’s voice grew quieter, his guilt evident.
"Who’d have thought that kid would be so charming? Even Yu Xin, who’s always been so well-behaved, has become so mischievous lately..."
"Uncle Su, Teacher Ye is not a 'kid.'"
A cold voice cut through the air from behind Su Wanli, freezing him mid-sentence.
"Ah! Right, right! My mistake—I shouldn’t have misspoken."
Su Wanli turned awkwardly, rubbing the back of his head as he faced Li Mucheng, who stood there in an elegant black gown.
Dressed for the banquet, Li Mucheng’s attire was understated yet stunning, her poise and beauty making her the most dazzling presence in the room—like a diamond shining in the dark.
"Good evening, Mucheng. I didn’t expect to see you here tonight."
"Good evening, Uncle Su."
Li Mucheng greeted him politely, though her tone remained icy.
"Uh... Mucheng, about this whole situation..."
"It’s alright, Uncle Su. I understand you were just looking out for Yu Xin."
Her expression remained calm, betraying no anger.
"But don’t you think making such a decision without consulting the people involved is a bit... discourteous?"
"Ah... You’re right. I didn’t think it through properly. My apologies."
Su Wanli looked genuinely remorseful.
"No need to worry. Actually, I came tonight hoping to chat with Yu Xin. Is she here?"
"Yes, of course! It’d be great for you two to catch up. If I remember correctly, she’s in the lounge having cake. You should find her there."
"Then I’ll take my leave. Goodbye, Uncle Su. Father... goodbye."
"Take care..."
Li Jing watched Li Mucheng walk away, pressing a hand to his forehead as his breathing grew heavy.
"Old Su... Do you think hiring Ye Feng was the right decision after all?"
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.
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…
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.”
+ Slow Paced + Main Character Thrives Together with His Disciples】 Transmigrated into a cultivation world, Chu Xingchen awakens a discipleship system that reveals the tags of his disciples! Starting from scratch, he builds the strongest sect. Disciple One: Li Yingling 【Gold Tag: Genius Cultivator】【Purple Tag: Extremely Lucky】【Blue Tag: Bewitchingly Beautiful】 Disciple Two: Li Hangtian 【Gold Tag: Reincarnated】【Purple Tag: Ruthless and Decisive】【Blue Tag: Loyal and Noble】 Disciple Three: ??? 【Orange Tag: Alluring Demoness】【???】【???】 Thus, in the cultivation world, an unremarkable little sect appears out of nowhere, but little do others know that each member of this sect is a powerhouse in their own right. The book is also known as: Cultivation? It's Exactly Like This!
