Suddenly dazed, Xie Yuyan grabbed Li Mucheng’s wrist like a drowning person clutching at a lifeline, stammering, "Is... is there any news about Ye Feng?"
"Unfortunately, no... On the day he fell into the river, both the Su Family and I sent out large search teams, but the outcome was as expected."
Li Mucheng gave Xie Yuyan a reassuring look while gently placing her hand over Xie Yuyan’s.
"I came to see you today because I wanted to talk properly with you. And I hope you’ll join me in searching for him."
"Ye Feng’s whereabouts..."
At those words, the image of Ye Feng plunging into the river flashed relentlessly through Xie Yuyan’s mind.
"Li Mucheng, I could sense it that day at the cliff. When I looked at Ye Feng, his body showed all the signs of death..."
"Xie Yuyan, even if you say that, deep down, do you really believe he would leave us so abruptly?"
"You mean... Ye Feng might still be alive?"
Xie Yuyan lifted her head in surprise. Though her judgment told her Ye Feng was already gone, hearing even the slightest possibility of his survival ignited a flicker of hope in her heart.
"It’s just a guess. We’ll need concrete clues to confirm anything. But think about it—no news might actually be the best news in a way."
"No news is the best news..."
"So I won’t bow to reality! No matter what, I’ll find him myself!"
As she spoke, Li Mucheng’s dark eyes gleamed with renewed determination, clearly more resolute than before.
"......"
"So, Xie Yuyan, will you join me in searching for him? And I think we should also talk more about him."
Xie Yuyan withdrew her hand, and just as Li Mucheng thought she would refuse, she nodded.
"Fine, I’ll help. But let me make this clear—it’s only for Ye Feng’s sake. Don’t think I owe you anything."
"Of course not. I’m just relieved you agreed. I’ll wait outside. It’s been a while since you’ve taken care of yourself. I left fresh food on the table—remember to eat later."
Xie Yuyan frowned slightly. This wasn’t the Li Mucheng she knew. Back when Ye Feng was kidnapped, her urgency and obsession had matched her own. How could she suddenly be so understanding?
Noticing Xie Yuyan’s skepticism, Li Mucheng decided to explain her change to ensure their cooperation.
"You know how much our behavior disgusted him. If he found out we were still scheming against each other, do you think he’d ever come back? Even if it’s just for his sake, we have to act this way."
"But you don’t seem to be pretending. Where’s that hunger in your eyes from before?"
"That? Ye Feng smoothed out my edges long ago."
Li Mucheng smiled faintly, reminiscing about the time Ye Feng accepted her apology. Had she not mustered the courage to apologize, she might still be drowning in regret today.
"Alright, enough talk. Let’s focus on the task at hand. Hopefully, we won’t take the wrong path this time."
After a brief hesitation, Xie Yuyan exhaled softly and nodded.
......
Gurgle.
When Ye Feng opened his eyes, his stomach betrayed him with an audible growl. Then again, it was only natural—he hadn’t eaten in days, and his body felt alarmingly weak.
Wait, didn’t Shen Mengli say she was going out? Why wasn’t she back yet? Had something happened?
Alarmed, Ye Feng propped himself up on the wooden bed, about to stumble out wrapped in blankets, when faint footsteps sounded at the door. Shen Mengli soon appeared, carefully carrying a bowl of warm congee.
"Oh? You’re awake, Xiao Feng. I thought you’d sleep a bit longer."
Shen Mengli smiled tenderly at him, though her eyes darted briefly to his toned chest before she quickly looked away. The slight tremble in her hands as she held the congee betrayed her fluster.
"Mengli, you’re back."
"Mm. I came right back after buying groceries."
She set the steaming congee on the table to cool, then hurried to the bed and threw her arms around him.
"Mengli? You—"
Before he could finish, she pressed her forehead against his.
"Shh~"
Eyes half-lidded, she slowly pushed him back onto the bed and planted a soft kiss on his forehead.
"Xiao Feng, you’re impossible. The mountain chill is no joke. Even if you’re strong, your body’s still weak right now. What if you get sick?"
"I-I’m just tired, that’s all. I’ve already recovered."
"That’s not good enough! You’re not leaving this bed until you’re completely well!"
Shen Mengli pouted, hands on her hips, clearly displeased with his answer.
"Mengli, you... Fine, fine, I won’t move. Happy?"
"Much better."
Her mock scowl vanished instantly as she sat beside him, tucking the blankets snugly around him.
"The congee will be ready to eat once it cools. You must be starving after all this time."
"Well... a little. But Mengli, why don’t you eat first? I can wait."
"Absolutely not! You’re the most important person to me. I’ll always take care of you first."
With that, she lifted the bowl of congee, scooping a spoonful and blowing on it gently.
Ye Feng’s face flushed as he tried to sit up, only to be pinned back by her stern glare.
"Xiao Feng, what’s the rush? I know you’re hungry, but it’s still too hot. Be patient—we’ll eat soon."
"That’s not what I meant. I can feed myself—"
"No~~pe~~!"
shall grant"] ["Inscribing the glory of our race upon tombstones"] ["All that is threatened, I shall protect"] How his younger sister sees her brother: A brother who only makes eye contact once a day, mostly fading into the background as he tinkers with who-knows-what in his room all day. Their life paths should have remained largely separate. Until one day. Su Qi created an equipment card for his never-met "online girlfriend." His sister fell into silent contemplation upon receiving the "white stockings." [Card can be upgraded] [Upgrade by fulfilling any of the following conditions] [Condition ①: Consume one hundred higher-tier cards] [Condition ②: Complete one 'Heart-Pounding Adventure'] What constitutes a Heart-Pounding Adventure? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Beginner Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to admire it.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Easy Level): Equip the card, invite 'Su Qi' to touch it, and analyze the equipment's texture.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Entry Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to...] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Challenge Level): Freely combine the words 'Brother' 'Out' 'Brother' 'Me' 'Please' into a complete sentence...] "Please help me analyze both teams' mistakes in this match, brother..." His sister exhaled in relief—surely... surely there couldn't be anything more difficult? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Suicide Mission Level): Sneak a peek at the names of the galgames in 'Su Qi's' hidden E-drive folder]
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.
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!
ng to die together with you." Lin Xuan is dead, his body thrown into the river by his scumbag lover and her accomplice. She, the president of the Su Group, is decisive, ruthless, and ice-cold. For three days and three nights, she had his body fished out of the river, and without hesitation, she kissed the bloated corpse of Lin Xuan. She laid down beside him in a cold coffin, their fingers intertwined, a smile lingering on her lips as she closed her eyes. The noble and cold-hearted woman, only bending for one man—Lin Xuan. Lin Xuan, with his golden finger, is reborn and returns to the day of his wedding to the treacherous woman. Su Qiang comes to steal the bride. Lin Xuan's eyes light up, eager to pledge his loyalty on the spot, but instead, her kiss transfers a glass of drugged wine into his mouth, causing him to pass out... 【Male Protagonist with Single Female Lead】【Yandere Tycoon】【Action-Packed】【True vs. Fake Heir】
