“......”
Seeing Su Yuxin staring at him without saying a word, Ye Feng decided to break the silence first.
“Hello, Miss Su. Uh… I apologize, I’m not yet aware of your identity, and I’d like to apologize for my earlier presumptuous behavior.”
Hearing Ye Feng’s gentle tone, Su Yuxin’s expression softened slightly. She then spoke calmly, saying, “Follow me,” before turning and heading toward the elevator.
As they entered the elevator, Ye Feng, sensing the awkward atmosphere, tried to lighten the mood with a smile. “The last time I saw you, Miss Su, was also in an elevator. It seems like a strange kind of fate, doesn’t it?”
Su Yuxin’s body stiffened slightly at his words, but she still didn’t respond.
“Uh…”
Seeing that Su Yuxin wasn’t willing to engage, Ye Feng wondered what he might have done to upset her. Deciding it was best not to push further, he remained silent.
Why are these young ladies so unpredictable?
“Ding!”
As the elevator doors opened, Su Yuxin stepped out quickly, but as soon as she took her first step, her foot slipped, and she lost her balance, falling backward.
“Careful!”
Quick to react, Ye Feng caught her from behind, steadying her with a gentle push.
“Miss Su, you should be more careful. It wouldn’t be good if you fell here.”
“Hmph…”
Su Yuxin sniffled but continued walking toward her small room. This room was provided by Su Wanli for Su Yuxin to use as a personal rest area whenever she needed a break.
“Come in.”
Su Yuxin opened the door and gestured for Ye Feng to enter. Though her tone was cold, Ye Feng hesitated for a moment before reminding himself that Su Yuxin was just a young girl, no different from Li Mucheng. What harm could there be? Nodding, he stepped inside.
The moment Ye Feng entered, Su Yuxin closed the door behind him.
“…”
“Miss Su, maybe it’s better to leave the door open? Just in case someone starts gossiping.”
“It’s fine. No one will know.”
“That sounds… a bit off.”
“Ye Feng, sit down. I have a few questions for you.”
Su Yuxin sat on a chair, motioning for Ye Feng to sit across from her. Her gaze held a mix of resentment and confusion.
Why does it have to be you… big brother…
“Go ahead, Miss Su.”
“Are you Li Mucheng’s private tutor?”
“Yes, I am.”
Of course…
Su Yuxin had hoped Ye Feng would deny it, but deep down, she knew it was just wishful thinking.
“Why did you choose to tutor Li Mucheng specifically?”
“For a living. I was just trying my luck, and I ended up getting the job.”
“Then… what do you think of Li Mucheng?”
Su Yuxin suddenly changed the topic, and as soon as the words left her mouth, she realized her mistake.
What am I doing? Why am I asking him about Mucheng? I’m supposed to convince him to leave her so Mucheng and I can make up…
“Miss Li… she’s great, though her personality can be a bit unpredictable at times.”
“Ye Feng!”
Suddenly, Su Yuxin called out to him, slamming her hands on the table and standing up.
“You… you… leave Mu… Mu…”
“Miss Su?”
Seeing Su Yuxin stammering and struggling to get the words out, Ye Feng looked at her curiously.
“What do you usually teach Mucheng?”
In the end, Su Yuxin couldn’t bring herself to say what she wanted. For some reason, whenever she looked at Ye Feng, thoughts of Li Mucheng were slowly replaced by him, and her desire to reconcile with Li Mucheng began to fade.
“Oh, I teach her a bit of everything, depending on what she’s interested in. Though Miss Li can be sharp-tongued, she’s actually very kind-hearted.”
They’ve already grown so close? But I was the one who came first…
Su Yuxin clenched her fists, biting her lip in frustration. Her best friend had been spending time with the person she liked without telling her, and it felt like a heavy blow.
So, Mucheng, the reason you’ve been avoiding me is because of Ye Feng… You didn’t even bother to tell me about this. I’m really upset.
Su Yuxin suddenly remembered the time she saw Ye Feng at the hospital when she went to visit Li Mucheng. It couldn’t have been a coincidence—he must have been there with her. Despite all the time she’d spent with Li Mucheng, she couldn’t compare to Ye Feng, who had just appeared out of nowhere.
This realization was incredibly painful for her.
“Ye Feng… Mucheng is very beautiful, isn’t she?”
“Yes, Miss Li is very beautiful.”
“Of course… Everyone likes Mucheng. She’s so much prettier than me…”
The light in Su Yuxin’s eyes dimmed as she heard Ye Feng’s words. Her sweet, innocent demeanor shifted into something darker, like a broken doll revealing its true nature.
“But I prefer you, Miss Su.”
Ye Feng said with a smile, completely unaware of the subtle change in Su Yuxin’s expression.
“Oh! I mean, your personality…”
“R-really?!”
Before Ye Feng could correct himself, Su Yuxin interrupted him, her eyes shining with excitement.
He… he said he likes me! He likes me! Even Mucheng, who’s spent so much time with him, hasn’t heard that from him!
Su Yuxin’s heart raced as she interpreted Ye Feng’s words as a confession. She covered her mouth, feeling a mix of shyness and joy.
Mucheng, do you see this? This is your karma, the consequences of your actions. If you had just been honest with me, maybe I would’ve understood. But now, don’t blame me for what happens next~
Without warning, Su Yuxin took small steps toward Ye Feng, grabbing one of his hands and holding it in hers. Feeling the warmth of his palm, Su Yuxin felt like a boiling kettle, her entire body radiating heat.
Ye Feng… big brother… It’s just like the fairy tales. You’re the prince fate has chosen for me. Mucheng doesn’t deserve you—only I do~
Su Yuxin had already pushed aside the shattered friendship between her and Li Mucheng. No one could have imagined that two close friends would end up like this, but this was just the tip of the iceberg. The moment Su Yuxin decided to choose Ye Feng, she and Li Mucheng had become enemies…
ts me of treason?" "Correct. The host must return to the capital and gradually build up influence." "Wait—I have half a million soldiers, and you want me to go back to the capital to 'build influence'?" "Host, you are currently the Northern Garrison General, loyal to the Great Xia Dynasty." "Of course I am loyal to Great Xia! Absolutely loyal!" "But you keep referring to yourself as 'We'..." "Never mind the details! Summon all the regional commanders and military officers! We suspect treacherous officials are manipulating the court! They shall march with Us to the capital and purge the corrupt!" "......"
ut it can buy an entire year of absolutely perfect training results! Su Yu stared at his empty wallet and decisively opened up various online loan platforms. “Borrow a thousand bucks! Recharge my vitality!” Boom! His vitality broke a hundred points, shattering the limits of the human body! “Borrow ten thousand bucks! Recharge my combat skills!” Boom! A basic punching technique so common it was everywhere instantly maxed out, revealing the ultimate assassination technique of Five Elements Unity—Inner Force! When a rich kid hired assassins for a midnight ambush, aiming to break both of his legs, they instead ran headfirst into a monster—a human-shaped tyrannosaur, brimming with dragon-like vitality. With just two fingers, Su Yu snapped a steel staff reinforced with alloy. Staring at the killer’s stash of stolen cash—a staggering quarter-million dollars—he showed a corporate-sincere smile: “Thanks for the pre-exam gift pack, Mr. Zhao! I’m gonna go re-invest this!” Three days later, at the National Martial Arts College Entrance Exam, while everyone else struggled just to reach the passing line, Su Yu threw a single punch—and more than a thousand vitality points literally detonated the entire arena!
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
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.
