As evening fell, Shen Mengli lay on Ye Feng's chest, listening to the soothing rhythm of his heartbeat while recalling the events of the day. Unconsciously, she nestled even closer into his embrace.
"Mengli?"
Noticing her movement, Ye Feng reached out to brush aside the strands of hair covering Shen Mengli's forehead. Gazing into her captivating eyes, he couldn't help but swallow hard.
"Feng... what do you think about what happened today?"
Shen Mengli lifted her head to meet Ye Feng's gaze, seizing the moment when he pushed her hair aside to intertwine her fingers with his.
Ye Feng tried to pull away slightly, but when Shen Mengli showed no intention of letting go, he simply allowed it.
"What do I think? Mengli, what exactly do you mean...?"
"I mean, do you really believe they were sincere this time?"
Shen Mengli shot him a playful glare. Whenever it came to moments like this, Ye Feng's responses were always so vague. It made her feel that the collaboration Xie Yuyan had mentioned was even more crucial.
If she couldn’t extract the solution Ye Feng had hinted at, she would forever live in fear of losing him. That was the last thing Shen Mengli wanted.
"Well, to be honest, I’m not entirely sure either. But not only Mu Cheng and Yu Xin—even Xie Yuyan, who’s usually so stubborn—seemed unusually reserved this time. At the very least, their attitude felt genuine for now."
After a moment of thought, Ye Feng gave his answer.
"So... does that mean you want to go back?"
"Yes. Not just for your health, Mengli, but more importantly, for our future together."
"But... but Feng, don’t you prefer this kind of peaceful, rural life? If we return to the city, we won’t get to enjoy scenes like this anymore."
"I know that. But this is just reality."
"Mm..."
Hearing Ye Feng’s firm stance, Shen Mengli didn’t try to dissuade him. No matter what choice he made, she would follow him—through hardship or comfort, poverty or wealth, she would stay by the side of the one she loved.
"Then I understand. Feng, let’s go back tomorrow. But before that... can I make one small request?"
"Of course. I was actually planning to visit the children at the welfare home on our way back."
"!!!"
Ye Feng’s response clearly took Shen Mengli by surprise. It seemed all her little thoughts had been laid bare before him.
"Feng... how did you know?"
"Silly, how could I not know what’s on your mind?"
"Mmm~"
Overwhelmed by Ye Feng’s attentiveness, Shen Mengli felt a surge of happiness. She adored the way he focused on her—it was an addiction she could never shake, no matter how many times she experienced it.
"Feng, you’re so good to me. I want to repay you properly, okay~?"
Noticing the hint of mischief in Shen Mengli’s eyes, Ye Feng immediately understood her intentions. With a stern expression, he refused, "Mengli, don’t think I don’t know what you’re planning. We have to pack and travel tomorrow. Priorities first, understand?"
"But this is a priority~"
Shen Mengli’s slender fingers slithered like a playful serpent, tracing teasing patterns across Ye Feng’s chest. The heat of her touch burned like a flame, searing into the depths of his heart.
"Feng, you know after today, chances like this will be rare. And... don’t pretend you’re not enjoying it too."
A glint flashed in Shen Mengli’s dazzling eyes, her crimson pupils stripping away the desires Ye Feng had buried deep within, plucking at the last taut string of his restraint.
"Gulp..."
Ye Feng’s Adam’s apple bobbed heavily as his ragged breaths fanned across Shen Mengli’s face.
"Admit it, Feng. You can’t live without me anymore, can you? Just like I can’t live without you~"
One hand hooked around Ye Feng’s neck while the other caressed his cheek. When he didn’t resist, Shen Mengli grew bolder, leaning in until her lips brushed his in a featherlight kiss.
"Mwah."
Only after pressing that tender kiss did she continue, her voice a sultry whisper.
"Feng... let’s make tonight a sweet farewell, okay~?"
"Mengli..."
Thinking he was still wrestling with his self-control, Shen Mengli prepared to deliver another kiss to shatter what remained of his resolve. But before she could, Ye Feng’s strong arm suddenly locked around her waist, lifting her effortlessly into the air.
"F-Feng...?"
Dizzy from the sudden movement, Shen Mengli clutched at his collar in panic. Before she could process what was happening, Ye Feng sealed her lips in a searing kiss.
"Mmm... ngh..."
"Feng... mmm—!"
"Ah, w-wait..."
......
"Feng, can I... rest for just a second? Just a little... ah!"
......
"Nn... I was wrong, Feng. I shouldn’t have teased you. Please, let me... mmm—!"
......
"Feng~ Feng~"
"Hehe~"
"I love you... so much..."
......
"Hah... hah..."
Listening to Shen Mengli’s labored breathing, Ye Feng wearily tucked the blankets around her. Glancing at the faint light of dawn outside, he scratched the back of his head sheepishly.
Did I go too far? Ahem... but she was the one who asked for it. I was just fulfilling her wish. Yeah, that’s it!
After brushing the sweat-dampened hair from Shen Mengli’s forehead, Ye Feng closed his eyes and drifted into exhausted slumber.
Sometime later, it was Shen Mengli who woke first, bathed in the golden sunlight streaming through the window. She lay motionless, staring blankly at the ceiling, her body utterly drained.
What... what time is it? Is that the sun outside? Or am I still dreaming?
She wanted to pinch her cheek to check, but the sheer exhaustion kept her limp. Memories of last night’s escapades with Ye Feng flooded her mind.
Their night had escalated from a leisurely stroll to a moonshot—an exhilarating yet grueling journey that left her both pained and pleasured. If given the chance to relive it, she’d refuse outright. No matter how long they’d been together, her fragile body stood no chance against Ye Feng’s relentless appetite.
Ugh... so scary! I’ll never provoke him again!
young master of the Shen family—a figure of immense power and wealth beyond measure—and awakened the "Destined Ultimate Villain System"! His starting scenario? Running into his icy fiancée who shows up with a mountain-descending divine doctor to break off their engagement. The divine doctor arrogantly taunts: "What does your Shen family have besides a bit of stinking money? You're not even worthy of tying Qingxue's shoelaces!" Shen Fei just smiled. He completely defied the usual script: "Fine, I agree to break off the engagement. Also, notify the finance department to withdraw all investments from the Su family." Minutes later, with its capital chain severed, the Su Group teetered on the brink of bankruptcy! The once aloof and proud ice queen CEO was thrown into utter panic. That very night, she went to Shen Fei's villa, casting aside all dignity to beg and plead desperately... From then on, in this world teeming with Sons of Destiny, Shen Fei embarked on a path of extreme dimensional suppression! A mountain-descending divine doctor? Peerless medical skills? Shen Fei: "Reporting you for practicing medicine without a license! I'll gladly take your ancient medicinal cauldron and twin sister assassins." The Crooked-Smiling Dragon King? Commanding a hundred thousand soldiers with a single order? Shen Fei: "Illegal assembly and suspected treason! Let a fleet of attack helicopters sanitize the area and teach you what the state apparatus really means!" A reborn tycoon? Knows all the golden opportunities of the next decade? Shen Fei: "A trillion in capital to reverse and pump the stock market, making you blow your margin and jump on the very first day of your rebirth!" What Chosen Ones? What bearers of Heavenly Fortune? In Shen Fei's eyes, they're all just chives (i.e., suckers/marks) waiting to be harvested! Shen Fei: "Sorry, but as the Destined Ultimate Villain, I don't play by the rules of honor. I only play the game of dimensional suppression."
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.
rowess are unmatched, commanding a million-strong army! Yet, the Emperor wants to depose him for the sake of a false prince? Hold on, are you throwing me into some female-oriented romance plot? How can I tolerate this? With a grand wave of his hand—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! Slander the Emperor? Very well, all of you shall die! ... The False Prince: "Although I am not the biological son, Father and Mother love me more. The throne should be mine!" The Female Lead: "Qin Xiao, you are the Emperor, and I am a commoner. If you wish to marry me, you must abdicate. Otherwise, you will never have me!" The Empress: "After we divorce, you must give me half the empire!" The Transmigrator Consort: "You worthless Emperor, why should I kneel to you? All men are equal—I advise you to be kind!" The Great General: "The enemy general is my childhood sweetheart. For her sake, I willingly abandon the frontier defenses!" The Retired Emperor: "Although Yu'er was adopted, I prefer him. Qin Xiao, you should abdicate and let him become Emperor!" ... Very well! So this is how you want to play? Facing this twisted world of female-oriented tropes, Qin Xiao grins and raises his hand to unleash—the Nine Clan Extraction Technique! I am the Emperor. Why would I bother reasoning with you? Seal the gates! Leave none alive!
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!"
