Facing uncontrollable circumstances, Shen Mengli's carefully laid plans became as elusive as the vanishing illusion before her.
"Why... why! Why do so many obstacles appear at every critical moment? Whether it's Xie Yuyan suddenly returning or the illusion disappearing—why must fate twist against me at such pivotal times? Why must heaven toy with me like this? I’ve already lost my family... and now, must I lose the one I love too?"
The moment these words left her lips, it was as if all strength had drained from Shen Mengli’s body. She knelt on the grass, her once-alluring eyes now devoid of light, like a hollow shell stripped of emotion.
Little Feng... does this mean we truly can’t be together?
......
"Haa..."
Perhaps because the heavens knew Ye Feng and Li Mucheng were heading out for a leisurely day, the sun shone unusually warm today. The azure sky, adorned with wisps of white clouds, was a sight that would lift anyone’s spirits.
A gentle breeze brushed against Li Mucheng’s cheeks, the warmth making her narrow her eyes in contentment. She savored this fleeting moment of happiness, letting it ease the tension she felt over Ye Feng’s impending departure the next day. Leaning her head lightly against his shoulder, she murmured,
"Teacher... am I too heavy? If it’s uncomfortable, please tell me right away."
"Of course not. You’re overthinking it, Mucheng."
Ye Feng shook his head reassuringly, his gaze drifting toward the picturesque scenery ahead.
"So beautiful..."
"Yeah. It feels like just looking at something this lovely can lift your mood completely."
"Naturally. Appreciating nature’s beauty is one of life’s greatest joys, Mucheng. Even though we’ve been here before, a view like this never gets old."
"True..."
Li Mucheng nodded in agreement, then shifted her gaze to Ye Feng, who was still admiring the horizon.
"Some things... you’d never tire of seeing."
Mwah.
The next instant, Ye Feng felt the soft press of lips against his cheek. When he turned, he found Li Mucheng biting her own lips slightly, her face tinged with pink as she looked at him.
"Mucheng, you and your little tricks again."
"Hehe, sometimes the mood just calls for it! You’ll forgive me, right, Teacher?"
"Since when did ‘mood’ justify ambushing me like this? What happened to the decorum of the Li family’s young miss?"
"Manners are for outsiders! You’re not an outsider, Teacher, so we can skip the formalities sometimes."
"Hmm... I can’t argue with that. But is that really how you feel?"
"What? Don’t believe me? Then maybe I should give you a proper, heartfelt kiss to prove it—"
"Let’s change the subject, please."
"Hmph... You’re avoiding it, Teacher. But one day, you’ll have to face it."
Li Mucheng pouted, poking Ye Feng’s waist in mock annoyance, though her arms remained tightly wrapped around his.
"Sigh... I know. We’ll cross that bridge when we get there."
Ye Feng clearly didn’t want to dwell on the topic. He wasn’t sure if his choices were right. On the surface, his time with Li Mucheng was pleasant—but it was temporary. Between the system’s tasks and deepening his ties with these girls, his focus was divided.
Sensing his unease, Li Mucheng fell silent, resting her head against him and closing her eyes to savor the tranquility of nature—and the warmth of the one she loved.
Teacher... seems to have a secret. One that’s been troubling him for a long time. Once he’s back from the amusement park, I’ll uncover the truth! Nothing will stand between us.
"Mucheng..."
Just as Li Mucheng basked in the moment, Ye Feng suddenly called her name.
"Yes? I’m here, Teacher~"
She opened her eyes slowly, tightening her grip on his arm as a soft smile graced her lips.
"You can tell me anything. As your devoted student, I’ll help you without hesitation."
"It’s nothing major... I just wanted to say—that day we met, I never meant to kidnap you."
"Eh? T-Teacher, why bring that up now?"
"Because I’ve always felt guilty. What I did dragged you into danger..."
"Oh, Teacher... how many times must I say it?"
Li Mucheng released his arm, kneeling before him instead. Her hands cupped his face, lifting it gently.
"Look at me."
"Mmm..."
Compelled by her touch and voice, Ye Feng met her radiant gaze, his words lodging in his throat.
Mwah~
She pecked his lips lightly before pulling back with a satisfied grin.
"I don’t care about danger or ulterior motives. All I want is for you to stay safe by my side. I’d give up everything I have—except you."
"Mucheng, you..."
"Because you’re the most important person in my heart. The one I can’t replace. The one... I love."
As she spoke, Li Mucheng noticed Ye Feng’s expression soften. Seizing the moment, she leaned in again, stopping just shy of his lips. His rough breath tickled her skin as she whispered, her voice laced with allure,
"On such a perfect day... won’t you take the lead for once, Teacher? For a brighter future?"
"Hah..."
Gulp.
Ye Feng’s throat moved as the world around them seemed to freeze. Staring at her plush, rosy lips, he slid a hand around her waist, tilting his head—
Ring!
A shrill chime erupted from Li Mucheng’s pocket.
close your eyes and open them again, only to find yourself transmigrated into the role of a villainous male supporting character. Readers familiar with urban wish-fulfillment novels know that it is only through the relentless antics of the villainous male supporting character that the plot between the male and female leads can progress. As the villainous male supporting character, Long Aotian not only has to bully the female lead, harass the second female lead, and flirt with the third female lead, but he also has to go all out to antagonize the male lead. In the end, when his body is discovered, he is still clutching half a moldy fried dough stick in his hand. Fully aware of the plot, Long Aotian is determined to change his fate, starting with the female lead! In the beginning, the female lead lacks confidence: "Big brother, I hope I didn't scare you?" In the middle, the female lead treads carefully: "Brother Long, please don't hit me, okay?" Later on, the female lead becomes coquettishly clingy: "Aotian, it's time to pay the 'public grain' tonight." Long Aotian's legs go weak, and he feels like crying: "I taught you to be thick-skinned, not shameless!"
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!" "......"
iemie, male, Race: Moon. Hobby: Collecting anomalies. At first, he thought he possessed two systems: the Crimson Rainbow Moon and the Clear Cold Frost Moon. One day, he discovered that he himself could also become a system for others, holding the chessboard of fate. The Eighth Epoch, also known as the Eternal Moon Epoch. Humans, witches, elves, bloodline descendants, specters, demons, and spirits together compose a new history. Walking the path on behalf of the moon, before he knew it, Chen Miemie's footsteps were followed by all manner of strange and wondrous anomalies. As time passed, many titles circulated about him—The King in Yellow, Lord of Anomalies, Heart of the Eternal Moon, and more. "Me? I'm just a traveler who enjoys collecting interesting creatures," Chen Miemie said.
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!
