"Don't worry, Hua Bao, I won't let any other women get close to me." Lin Xuan couldn't help but think of Su Hua's intense possessiveness over the past few days. How could he dare to provoke any other woman?
"Mm." Su Hua's lips curved into a smile.
They returned to Night Garden.
The staff at Night Garden could clearly sense that the cold, oppressive aura around Su Hua had dissipated.
They were surprised.
Had the storm passed for Su Hua?
Young Master Lin was truly impressive, having managed to soothe Su Hua's temper.
On Qin Ruoyao's side, Lin Li had been extremely gentle with her recently.
Lin Li had even taken her to meet Jiang Shuqin and Lin Chang.
Lin Li's recent actions had lulled Qin Ruoyao into a dream of marrying into the Lin family.
She gradually let her guard down.
"Ruoyao," Qin's Mother cautioned with concern, "you must be careful and protect the child in your belly."
This child was the only hope for both mother and daughter; nothing could go wrong.
Qin Ruoyao, however, didn't take her mother's words to heart. She caressed her belly and smiled blissfully, "Mom, don't worry. The baby will be fine."
"Ruoyao..." Qin's Mother wanted to say more.
Qin Ruoyao reassured her, "Mom, Brother Li won't harm this child. I can tell he values the baby very much. His parents are also delighted and even gave me 100,000 yuan as pocket money."
"They care so much about this child; they would never do anything to harm it."
"This time, I will definitely marry into the Lin family through this child."
Qin Ruoyao's eyes sparkled with the dream of becoming a wealthy young mistress.
"Ruoyao, I understand what you're saying, but I can't shake this uneasy feeling in my heart," Qin's Mother sighed.
"Mom, maybe it's because of what happened in the past that you're feeling this way," Qin Ruoyao said with a smile.
"Perhaps."
A layer of worry clouded Qin's Mother's eyes. She hoped that Ruoyao and the child would both be safe and well.
"Mom," Qin Ruoyao rested her head on her mother's lap, "when I become Brother Li's wife, I promise to give you a life of comfort."
"Good, good," Qin's Mother smiled, "my daughter is so filial."
Lin Li stood at the door, listening to the conversation between Qin Ruoyao and her mother. A cold smile tugged at his lips.
Still dreaming of marrying into the Lin family?
How ridiculous.
It was almost time to close the net. Soon, he wouldn't have to pretend to be kind to such a disgusting woman like Qin Ruoyao.
Lin Li quietly closed the door and then knocked twice.
Qin Ruoyao opened the door, her eyes lighting up at the sight of Lin Li. "Brother Li, you're here!"
"Yes," Lin Li smiled, "I brought some supplements for you. My mother personally prepared them."
"Please thank Auntie for me," Qin Ruoyao replied sweetly.
Qin's Mother watched the scene with satisfaction.
It seemed Jiang Shuqin truly cared for Ruoyao and the baby, even preparing supplements for them. Perhaps she had been overthinking things.
At Starlight Group, in the chairman's office.
"Dad," Lin Qingwan said, "Palm Novel Website has sold the film and television rights of several of their novels to Star Entertainment."
Lin Xuan's company currently had limited resources, and Palm Novel Website's library was vast, with many novels suitable for adaptation.
Lin Xuan only kept the rights to the novels he believed would be hits.
The rights to the less profitable novels were sold off to earn some licensing fees.
"Star Entertainment?"
Lin Chang abruptly stood up from his chair, his fists clenched tightly.
"Every time we approached them to buy the rights, they refused. And now they sell them to Star Entertainment! Don't they know that Star Entertainment is Starlight Group's sworn enemy?" Lin Chang gritted his teeth.
"I always thought they simply didn't want to sell the rights. Turns out, they just didn't want to sell them to Starlight Group."
Lin Chang's eyes darkened.
"It seems Palm Novel Website is determined to oppose us!"
"Dad, how should we retaliate?" Lin Qingwan asked.
"Send people to investigate. Find out what Palm Novel Website is up to, and also look into who is behind Sky Curtain Group," Lin Chang said coldly.
"If they dare to oppose Starlight Group, they should be prepared for the consequences."
He had never paid much attention to Sky Curtain Group before, but now that they had crossed him, he would make them regret it.
He would make Palm Novel Website beg them to buy the rights.
"Understood," Lin Qingwan nodded.
Lin Chang glanced at his watch. "Qingwan, send people to investigate, and then prepare to accompany me and Lin Li to tonight's business conference."
Qin Ruoyao was dressed to the nines, her face heavily made up. She wore a white dress, looking every bit the part of a wealthy socialite.
"Ruoyao, where are you going?" Qin's Mother asked, puzzled.
"Mom, I'm going to my high school reunion," Qin Ruoyao replied.
"It's so late. Ruoyao, you should stay home," Qin's Mother said with concern.
"Mom, don't worry. The reunion is being held at the Cloud City Center. It's perfectly safe."
Some of the girls from her class had always looked down on her. This time, she would attend the reunion and show them all.
"Then be careful, Ruoyao," Qin's Mother urged.
"Don't worry, Mom. I will."
Qin Ruoyao left the small rental apartment. Several men in black suits discreetly followed her, watching as she entered a hotel.
"The employer said we must take care of the child in her belly within the next few days," one of the men in the car said.
"That's easy," another man smoking a cigarette replied. "Tonight, I can make the child disappear without a trace."
"I've already arranged everything. We just need the right opportunity."
An opportunity like her crossing a remote street.
He was already setting the stage for it.
Meanwhile, Lin Li was also being followed by Su Hua's people.
Lin Li and Lin Qingwan accompanied Lin Chang to the business conference.
It was a high-profile event attended by the top fifty entrepreneurs in Cloud City, along with some specially invited rising stars, such as Lin Xuan.
The hall was bustling with people, the air filled with the clinking of glasses and lively conversations.
Lin Chang introduced his children with a smile. "This is my eldest daughter, Lin Qingwan. She currently manages the entertainment division of our company."
"Youthful and talented, truly impressive," Mr. Wang praised without hesitation.
His gaze then fell on Lin Li. "Chairman Lin, is this your son?"
"Yes, this is Lin Li," Lin Chang replied, about to introduce him further.
"Lin Li?" Mr. Wang frowned. "That name sounds familiar. Wasn't he involved in that scandalous affair with someone named Qin Ruoyao? I heard she's even pregnant now."
He had heard this from his gossip-loving daughter.
th】 【No prior gaming knowledge required】【The First Cultivation + Game Design Novel on the Platform】 In a world where the righteous path dominates and crushes the demonic sects, Lu Ze unlocks the "Son of the Demon Path" system. Killing righteous cultivators now grants him power-ups. Wait—deaths in illusions count too? As a former game designer, Lu Ze decides to give the cultivators of this world a little—no, a massive—shock... Sect Elders: "What is this 'Escape from the Demon Sect' game? Why have all our disciples abandoned cultivation to play it??" Elite Disciples: "You're saying... mastering 'Demon Slayer' can help us counter demonic schemes?" Reclusive Masters: "Why did I leave seclusion? Ask that backstabbing rat who ambushed me in 'Eternal Strife' yesterday!" Rogue Cultivators & Civilians: "'Immortal Abyss Action' is addictive! You can even earn spirit stones by loot-running..." Sect Prodigy: "My Dao heart is unshakable... except for that cursed black hammer." Royal Scions: "Can skins have stat boosts? I’ll pay 10,000 spirit stones for one!!" Sect Leader: "WHO IS CORRUPTING MY DISCIPLES?!!!"
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
Cheng's father told him he was getting remarried—to a wealthy woman. Cao Cheng realized his time had finally come: he was about to become a second-generation rich kid. Sure, it might be a watered-down version, but hey, at least he'd have status now, right? The wealthy woman also had four daughters!! Which meant, starting today, Cao Cheng gained four stunning older sisters?? But that wasn't even the whole story... "My name is Cao Cheng—'Cheng' as in 'honest, smooth-talking gentleman'!"
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.
