What's wrong with her?
Why is she crying?
I didn’t even do anything.
Is she already giving up?
Tang Hua glanced at the girl out of the corner of her eye, her mind filled with such questions.
Just as she was about to say something, she saw the girl take a tissue out of her bag, firmly wiping away the traces of defeat from her face.
Then, when she looked up again, she had regained her energy, as if nothing had happened.
"..."
Tang Hua felt a stir in her heart.
She thought to herself, "As expected."
This girl has feelings for the boss that go beyond just being "colleagues" or "partners."
Although she’s just his neighbor, she likes to peek through the crack of the boss’s door, and she’s definitely done it more than once.
So, she must know—she must have realized even earlier than I did—that there’s "someone else" in the boss’s house.
She’s seen the "sister," and even knowing the "sister" exists, she still hasn’t given up on trying to win the boss over.
This kind of girl is terrifying.
Because she,
【isn’t afraid of losing】.
…
…
"...Ah."
Tang Hua felt the pressure.
On the internet, in the little red book, she’s read many long analyses by her fellow sisters.
They say,
When it comes to rivals in love, there’s one type of person you need to watch out for.
That’s the kind of person who, "no matter how much stronger you are than her, no matter how much you crush her, no matter how clearly you’ve staked your claim, she’ll shamelessly never give up."
This kind of enemy is extremely terrifying, extremely difficult to deal with.
Because according to this logic, "not afraid of losing" and "never giving up" essentially means—
【she won’t lose】.
She’ll keep trying.
She’ll keep working hard.
She’ll seize every opportunity she can.
When the wind is against her, she’ll retreat temporarily, protecting her fragile self.
But the moment you lose focus, the moment you show a crack, giving her an opening,
It’s over.
All your efforts, all your strategies, could be shattered in an instant. She’ll break through your defenses, strike at your core, and ultimately declare victory.
Therefore, based on "the sisters’ experience,"
Tang Hua believes that
Bai Xing isn’t as fragile as she appears on the surface.
In fact, quite the opposite, she’s a formidable opponent.
If I don’t take her seriously, I could easily suffer a major loss.
Hmm.
I need to be cautious.
She thought to herself.
"I’ve ordered, what do you want to eat? Take a look."
At this point, Lu Qing had already added a few snacks to the menu, then slid it over and handed the pen to Tang Hua, letting her choose.
"Oh, okay, boss."
Tang Hua was flattered, taking the pencil, but instead of moving away, she leaned even closer to him.
It was an aggressive stance.
"..."
Lu Qing seemed to sense something but didn’t say much, just shifted his gaze to Bai Xing across the table.
"Are you hungry?" he asked.
Bai Xing nodded: "Yes. Very hungry."
"Really?"
Lu Qing felt like there was something off about the little one.
But upon reflection, he realized it might be because Tang Hua was sitting too close to him, causing Bai Xing some real emotional damage.
"Is that so?"
He paused for a moment, testing the waters: "After I finish planning the next steps for you two, shall we all go home together?"
"No, I’ll go back by myself."
Bai Xing stubbornly refused, not giving Lu Qing any face.
Good.
Lu Qing instantly understood—
She’s been deeply hurt.
Just like that day at the panini shop.
A slight touch, and she’ll shatter into pieces.
Hmm.
Got it.
Lu Qing smiled and didn’t press further.
He knew that with Bai Xing, words alone were meaningless. He had to take actual action to heal the wounds in her heart.
Otherwise, she’d spiral deeper into her thoughts, tearing open the pain over and over, until she’d retreat into herself, hiding under her blanket and never wanting to come out.
"...What a strange personality."
He thought to himself.
Not long after.
"Boss, I… I don’t know much about steak, could you… help me choose one, please?"
Tang Hua was starting to feel a bit out of her depth because she’d never eaten something so complicated before.
Back in Taiwan, her family often hosted barbecues, but those were mostly for her brother. She rarely participated, and the food she usually ate was just "whatever was edible." The butlers and servants never served her the same high-quality dishes as her brother, so something like a steak that costs two or three hundred dollars seemed incredibly extravagant to her.
Especially when it came to choosing the "doneness," she felt completely lost.
"Sure, I’ll pick a ribeye for you. The meat here is tender, with a high fat content, so it’s juicy and won’t be dry. It’s perfect for first-timers."
Lu Qing explained in detail, then turned to the waiter and said, "Make hers medium-well, since it’s her first time. She can try other donenesses once she’s used to it."
"Got it, sir. And your filet and the lady’s sirloin?"
"Mine medium, hers well-done."
"Very well."
The waiter quickly noted it on the tablet, then bowed and left.
At this point, Bai Xing’s sharp eyes narrowed as she looked at Lu Qing and asked, "How did you know I wanted it well-done? I didn’t even say anything."
"Exactly, because you didn’t say anything, I figured you didn’t know about steak doneness. Well-done is good, no blood, it suits your taste. You’re not the type who likes seeing blood."
"???"
Wait, wait, wait.
Bai Xing’s heart skipped a beat.
Her face grew slightly warm.
She wasn’t sure if her senior was complimenting her or teasing her, but either way, he knew her well.
Indeed, she rarely ate steak and had no idea what "doneness" was supposed to taste like.
The "steak pasta" she ordered from delivery apps was mostly processed meat, with no concept of "doneness." It could even pass as stir-fried beef, though it wasn’t as cost-effective as the small stir-fried beef dishes in authentic Hunan cuisine.
So, Lu Qing’s decision on her behalf was spot-on.
But would Mei Biya think she’s not fashionable if she saw this?
Bai Xing pouted, then decided it didn’t matter.
She’s just a succubus, after all. No one should be laughing at anyone.
Let it go.
She didn’t say anything more.
Soon.
The waiter wheeled over a cart, placing three sizzling main dishes on the table, along with drinks, cold dishes, snacks, and accompanying desserts.
When the food was laid out, Bai Xing and Tang Hua both looked surprised.
Because before arriving, Lu Qing had already ordered a large set meal, which didn’t include the girls’ main courses—only his own filet and some specialty dishes. What he had them order just now was an addition.
Now, looking at the table, besides the steaks, there was also a triple-cheese salami pizza, creamy mushroom pasta, tuna and corn mini-breads, truffle potato wedges, honey mustard shrimp balls, Caesar salad, and more, covering the entire table…
Bai Xing’s beautiful eyes widened in shock;
Tang Hua’s mouth watered.
"Senior, is this too much? Can we finish all this?"
Bai Xing felt that stacking main dishes on top of main dishes might be overestimating their stomachs.
And Lu Qing didn’t seem like someone with an enormous appetite. After all, the amount of food on the table would be hard to finish unless you weighed 200 pounds.
However, she seemed to have missed the point of why he ordered so much.
"Ah, it’s fine. Tang Hua has a big appetite, so I ordered more for her. It’s okay if we can’t finish, we can take the leftovers home."
Lu Qing explained.
"?!"
Bai Xing was stunned, immediately turning her gaze to Mei Biya: "Wait, you can really eat all this?"
"Hehe…"
Tang Hua chuckled sheepishly, then looked at him for confirmation.
Lu Qing said, "Go ahead, don’t worry about anything. Last time, when I ordered you two double cheeseburgers, I felt like you weren’t full. So today, treat this meat like an all-you-can-eat buffet. If it’s not enough, I’ll order more."
"Alright!!"
With his permission, Tang Hua didn’t hold back at all. She licked her lips, picked up her knife and fork, and accidentally blurted out:
"I love you, boss!"
…
…
orn and Humiliation】【Forced Love】 In his past life, Lin Ran was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend and family, while the yandere female aristocrat, who had treated him as a mere plaything, avenged him by doing in his enemies. Upon seeing the yandere female aristocrat lying in the same coffin, ready to die with him, Lin Ran realized how profoundly mistaken he had been. Reborn, he abandoned the fickle campus beauty and wholeheartedly embraced the yandere female aristocrat's arms. "Ran! If I dig out your eyes and turn them into a specimen, you'll only be able to look at me!" Lin Ran: "Darling, kiss me!" "Ran! If I break your legs, you won't run away anymore, right?" Lin Ran: "Love, hold me tight!" "Ran! If..." Lin Ran: "Hush now! Love me more!" Luo Yao: ... Seeing his scumbag dad: "Take him out!" Seeing his stepmother: "Get rid of her!" Seeing his brother: "Eliminate him!" Seeing his white moonlight: "Send that to Southeast Asia!"
+【Epic Battles!】 "Your Highness, they say Linxi Temple is miraculous. Won’t you make a wish?" "A wish? It should be making wishes to me." "That may be so, but since you’re already here..." "..." "Fine. Then grant this princess a consort to play with." "He must be obedient, devoted, and utterly infatuated with my body—so much so that he’d kneel and kiss my feet." "Your Highness, that’s not a consort. That’s a dog." "Then add clever, witty, heroic, ambitious yet pragmatic..." "Hmm, that’s enough for now. I’ll add more later." After tossing out these words half in jest, Princess Anle departed the temple—only to catch a fleeting glimpse of the Bodhisattva statue smiling at her. Meanwhile, Yang An, fresh out of university, was having a very bad day. Good news: He’d transmigrated into another world with a cheat granting tenfold combat power. Bad news: He’d immediately fallen into the clutches of a certain villainess. Good news: Said villainess possessed peerless beauty and royal status. Bad news: She was absolutely monstrous!!! In the frozen wilderness, Yang An knelt beneath Qin Guo’er’s feet, drenched in sweat despite the cold. Desperately clutching her porcelain-perfect foot—the very one poised to crush his throat—he could only think: How do I survive this?! Need answers NOW!
Explosive Plot Song Gua crossed over into another world, bringing along a whole crew of his doppelgangers—all of them mischief-makers. This was a world where everyone could choose a class. Song Gua became a "Bondweaver," capable of borrowing power, while his doppelgangers took on a wide variety of classes, covering just about everything. The number of doppelgangers grew day by day, each one a talented individual with a charming way of speaking. Under Song Gua's brilliant leadership, they would "greet" each other daily and engage in friendly "sparring," pulling off one major scheme after another on Earth. Sometimes they were bandits—stealing bosses, plundering mines, snatching resources. Sometimes they were saviors—descending like divine warriors to face world bosses threatening to massacre cities. Sometimes they even went undercover, infiltrating various major factions to stir up trouble from within, keeping their enemies constantly on edge. To prevent their doppelganger abilities from being exposed, Song Gua made them wear masks with mahjong tile patterns and don Taoist robes in various colors. "Remember, in front of outsiders, call me 'The Dice.'" "Got it! Boss!" "Not 'Boss'—it's 'The Dice.' Think about the vibe, pay attention to the vibe." "Yes! Boss!" "For crying out loud..." From then on, whenever they appeared, they would have their own theme song playing: ~Hey~ paying respects at the mountain stronghold at night~ whose arm is draped over whose shoulder~ gather your courage and follow along...
villain is the number one simp for the book's leading female protagonist, Shen Wan'er. As expected, he later becomes a tool for the main character to show off and slap faces, ultimately meeting a tragic end with his family ruined and his life in shambles. Fortunately, he awakens the [Universal Pure Love System], which allows him to earn points by performing acts of pure love. To change his fate, Gu Yan makes a decisive choice to seek warmth and companionship with the book's biggest villain—Cold Qingqiu. ........... My name is Leng Qingqiu. To find the murderer who killed my parents years ago, I deliberately blinded myself so that everyone would lower their guard around me. Just as I was secretly accumulating power and capital according to my initial plan, a man walked into my world. "Lengleng, Qingqing, Qiuqiu, which nickname do you prefer?" I don't like any of them. You'd better leave quickly! "Why aren't you saying anything? How about I call you my baby wife?" Leng Qingqiu thinks to herself, this man is truly annoying! (Stubborn pure love warrior + single female lead + true pure love + 1v1)
