Despair flickered in Lin Li's eyes.
It was gone—his child, truly gone... and it was he himself who had sent someone to kill the child...
This realization nearly shattered Lin Li.
The man on the other end of the phone spoke again, "Remember, the two of us, five million in total. Transfer it to our account within three days, or I'll expose that it was you who killed the child."
"Don't worry, I'll transfer every penny to you," Lin Li gritted his teeth, enunciating each word.
"Good. Young Master Lin, pleasure doing business with you," the man chuckled before hanging up.
The phone emitted a series of beeps, and Lin Li's phone slipped from his hand.
He sat there, motionless on the bed, his eyes hollow, like a living corpse.
Jiang Shuqin, Lin Chang, and the Lin sisters all rushed over.
They had been searching for Lin Li these past few days, their faces etched with exhaustion.
"Li'er, my Li'er, where have you been? Your mother has been worried sick," Jiang Shuqin cried as she threw her arms around Lin Li, her heart aching at the sight of him.
"Li'er, who did this to you? Who turned you into this state?"
"Mom," Lin Li snapped out of his daze, his voice trembling with emotion. "You must avenge me!"
"There were more than a dozen of them, all wearing masks. They kidnapped me near North Road."
If he could find them, he would make sure they suffered a thousand cuts!
And more.
He would cut off *that* part of every one of them, cook it, and feed it to the dogs!
"Alright, alright, your father and I will look into it," Jiang Shuqin said, her voice filled with concern.
Lin Chang sighed, "Li'er, for now, just focus on recovering in the hospital."
He pinched the bridge of his nose.
These past three days had drained him completely.
He had watched helplessly as Fenghui Group's stocks soared daily, all while worrying about Lin Li's safety.
He needed a good rest.
"Li'er, you must be hungry," Jiang Shuqin said, sitting by the hospital bed and scooping a bowl of porridge from a takeout container.
"Here, I brought this from home. Let me feed you."
She held the spoonful of porridge to Lin Li's lips.
Lin Chang frowned, "Shuqin, you haven't slept well these past few days. For the sake of the baby in your womb, you should rest now. Li'er has Wan'er, Yan'er, and Xiu'er to take care of him."
Lin Li caught one word in Lin Chang's sentence—*son*.
"Mom, have you found out the gender of the baby?" Lin Li asked, forcing himself to stay calm.
"Yes," Jiang Shuqin replied, gently stroking her belly with a smile. "The results are in. It's a boy."
She could finally carry on the Lin family lineage.
Lin Li's eyes darkened.
A son. It was a son!
If Lin Chang found out that he was now infertile, the Lin family fortune would undoubtedly go to the child in Jiang Shuqin's belly.
So, this child—he had to find a way to eliminate it.
Lin Li stared at Jiang Shuqin's belly, a sinister smile creeping onto his face.
Jiang Shuqin frowned.
Why did Li'er give her such a chilling feeling?
"Li'er, what are you thinking? Why did you have that look in your eyes just now?" Jiang Shuqin asked, puzzled.
"Nothing," Lin Li snapped back to reality, lowering his head to hide the murderous glint in his eyes.
"I just couldn't help but remember the torture I endured while I was held captive."
"They locked me in a snake pit, swarmed me with thousands of ants, whipped me... Mom, they tortured me relentlessly."
"Li'er," Jiang Shuqin's heart ached. These were horrors she couldn't even imagine. What Li'er had gone through was far worse than she had thought...
"Mom, during that time, I thought about ending it all countless times. But then I thought of you, Dad, and my sisters," Lin Li said, his eyes red.
"So, I couldn't die. I was afraid you would suffer and grieve."
The Lin family was deeply moved.
They couldn't help but think of Lin Xuan, who now seemed to oppose them at every turn.
"Dad, Mom," Lin Li forced a smile. "It's alright. It's all in the past now."
"Li'er, your mother will protect you from now on. I won't let anything like this happen to you again," Jiang Shuqin said, her voice filled with tenderness.
"Mom, Dad is right. You should go rest," Lin Li said, putting on an innocent expression. "I'm looking forward to the safe arrival of my little brother."
"Alright, alright," Jiang Shuqin smiled, relieved.
She had been worried that Li'er might not accept the child, but it seemed her fears were unfounded.
Li'er was truly obedient and understanding.
"Oh, Li'er," Jiang Shuqin added with a smile, "I have some good news for you."
Lin Li frowned.
Good news?
"Li'er, three days ago, Qin Ruoyao had a miscarriage," Jiang Shuqin said, her tone dripping with satisfaction.
"Evil truly gets its due. That Qin Ruoyao thought she could use that child to latch onto our family. Even the heavens couldn't stand it and took the child away."
Lin Li's face froze.
Jiang Shuqin continued gleefully, "Qin Ruoyao is so naive. My Li'er is so outstanding—countless women would throw themselves at him. How could we possibly lack for children? What did we need hers for?"
Lin Li could no longer maintain his composure. His face turned pale, then flushed.
"Li'er, what's wrong? Why do you look so upset all of a sudden?" Jiang Shuqin asked, concerned.
"Mom, I'm tired. I need to rest," Lin Li said, forcing a weak smile.
"Alright, I won't disturb you anymore," Jiang Shuqin said lovingly.
Meanwhile, on Lin Xuan's side.
His company's short video and entertainment sectors were developing steadily.
He was currently working on a game project.
The wildly popular game *King of Glory* from another world had inspired him to create a similar version.
The gaming industry was lucrative.
And gaming was one of Starlight Group's key sectors.
Naturally, he wanted to dive in and make a splash.
While Lin Xuan was brainstorming ideas for the game, his private investigator contacted him.
[Sir, Lin Chang and Wang Yajun are too cautious. I only managed to capture Lin Chang entering Wang Yajun's apartment. I couldn't get anything else.]
[It's been over a month, and I've only caught Lin Chang visiting Wang Yajun's apartment once.]
Lin Xuan frowned as he looked at the photos sent by the private investigator.
Indeed, with just these photos, it was hard to prove Lin Chang's infidelity.
Given Jiang Shuqin's overly trusting nature, even if he sent these to her, Lin Chang would likely sweet-talk his way out of it, and Jiang Shuqin would believe him.
Lin Xuan fell into deep thought.
He needed a better way to expose their relationship.
Wait.
Lin Xuan suddenly remembered something—in his previous life, Wang Yajun's husband had passed away not long after this.
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."
for mindless slaughter, this isn't for you.] My name is Ye Shu, and I'm a transmigrator. It seems I'm supposed to be the protagonist, but that feels pretty unlikely. This world has been invaded by a system. The antagonists on the other side have suddenly become pure, flawless saints. The female leads have been force-fed the so-called "original plot," making them think they've been reborn. Now, everyone thinks I'm scum. Including the old lady in my ring. And here I am, in the Monster Beast Mountain Range, braising pork. To put my situation in perspective— It's as if, the moment Xiao Yan stepped into the Monster Beast Mountain Range, the Soul Emperor already knew he would become the Flame Emperor, and Yao Lao had been turned to the enemy's side. I have nothing right now. Oh wait, that's not true. I do have a white-haired loli child-bride who's the Heavenly Dao, and her only skill is acting cute. So, tell me guys... what are my chances of making it to the end?
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!
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!"
