Foxtail said, "Boss, when you say you'll 'consider it,' what if after considering, you decide not to write? You need to give me a definite answer."
Lately, he had been watching some brainless short dramas where the so-called "Dragon King" male leads would demand an apology, saying things like, "Kneel and apologize, and I might consider letting you off." But then, after the villain apologized, the male lead would coldly declare, "I've considered it—I won't forgive you."
Putting himself in the villain's shoes, Foxtail felt like he’d be furious. So, when the boss said he’d "consider it," that wasn’t trustworthy at all.
Lin Xuan glanced at Foxtail.
Huh, not bad—this guy was sharp.
Rubbing his temples, Lin Xuan sighed in resignation. "Fine, I’ll start the new book within three days. Happy now?"
"Perfect!" Foxtail beamed. "I’ll have the team put up a preview on the website, letting everyone know you’ll be releasing a new book in three days."
Lin Xuan: "..."
Was this to stop him from going back on his word?
Was he really that untrustworthy?
Foxtail left Lin Xuan’s office, thoroughly satisfied. But just as he reached the door, he turned back with a grin. "Boss, remember—three days. New book."
"Good luck!" He even threw in an encouraging fist pump.
Lin Xuan slumped back into his chair, exhaling heavily.
"Uncle Lei, can I just fire you and Foxtail?"
Lei Hui knew Lin Xuan was joking and chuckled. "Boss, if you fire us, where else are you going to find subordinates as loyal and capable as we are?"
Just then, Lei Hui’s secretary entered.
"Boss, Director Lei, a woman named Jiang Yutong from the Jiang Family is here. She says she has urgent business with you."
Lin Xuan frowned.
Jiang Yutong? What did she want with him?
"Achoo!"
"Achoo!"
Lin Xuan sneezed several times, his temples throbbing.
For some reason, he had a really bad feeling about this.
"Have her wait in the meeting room," Lin Xuan instructed.
"Yes, sir," the secretary replied respectfully.
Meanwhile, Su Hua was on her way to Skyline Group, resting her elbow on the car window, chin propped on her hand.
She wondered if Lin Xuan would be surprised—or annoyed—to see her. After all, he’d gone to the office specifically to avoid her.
At Skyline Group, the secretary quickly escorted Jiang Yutong to the meeting room.
"Miss Jiang, please wait. The boss will be here shortly," the secretary said politely.
"Of course," Jiang Yutong nodded.
The secretary served her tea, and Jiang Yutong had just taken a sip when Lin Xuan walked in.
Her eyes lit up at the sight of him.
"Mr. Lin!" She stood immediately.
Lin Xuan took a seat on the sofa. "Miss Jiang, what brings you here?" He cut straight to the point.
Jiang Yutong handed him an invitation. "I’m here to deliver this—it’s for my cousin’s recognition banquet, two weeks from now."
Lin Xuan took the invitation, scanning its contents before raising a brow. "Don’t worry, I’ll be there."
After all, he planned to expose Lin Li’s true identity at that very banquet, didn’t he?
He could do it now, of course, but he’d rather let Lin Li taste the sweetness of hope before crushing it.
Watching Lin Li’s face twist from joy to despair—now that would be satisfying.
Lin Xuan smirked.
He loved nothing more than killing with cruelty.
Hearing his confirmation, Jiang Yutong relaxed.
Lin Li was the son of Lin Chang, chairman of Starlight Group—Skyline Group’s current rival. She’d been worried Lin Xuan might refuse to attend because of the feud between their companies.
But even if he had declined, she would’ve understood.
"Mr. Lin," Jiang Yutong ventured, "I’ve heard a bit about what’s happening with your company. Do you need the Jiang Family’s help?"
Lin Xuan had saved her grandfather’s life twice. If she asked her eldest sister to assist him, she’d definitely agree.
Lin Xuan tilted his head. "Miss Jiang, your family has an impeccable reputation. Right now, the internet is flooded with claims that Skyline Group plagiarized Starlight Group’s games. Aren’t you worried that helping us might tarnish the Jiang Family’s name?"
He poured himself some tea before adding, "And let’s not forget—Lin Li is your cousin. Helping me means opposing him. Are you sure about that?"
Jiang Yutong smiled. "Mr. Lin, I trust your character. You wouldn’t plagiarize another company’s work. There must be some misunderstanding."
"As for Lin Li… I don’t have a favorable impression of him."
What she really wanted was a brother like Lin Xuan.
Too bad he’d made it clear he had no interest in having an older sister. Still, she wasn’t giving up.
This was the first time she’d ever felt so strongly about wanting to claim someone as family.
Jiang Yutong gazed at Lin Xuan with undisguised admiration.
He was handsome, brilliant in business, and a prodigy in computing.
If she could have a brother like him, she’d be over the moon.
Lin Xuan caught her look and instantly felt his scalp prickle.
Damn!
What was that expression? It was like she wanted to drag him home with her.
Did Jiang Yutong have feelings for him?
Lin Xuan recoiled at the thought. Whether she did or not, he had to shut this down preemptively.
"Miss Jiang," he said bluntly, "I have a girlfriend."
Jiang Yutong nodded. "I know. Last time we met privately at the hotel to discuss business, you brought her along."
Her desire to be his sister wasn’t affected by that.
At that moment, Su Hua arrived at Skyline Group.
"Hello, miss," the receptionist greeted politely. "How may I—"
She froze mid-sentence, staring at Su Hua in awe.
Who was this woman?
She was breathtaking.
And her aura was just… mesmerizing.
The receptionist gaped for a long moment before snapping out of it.
"Miss, who are you here to see?" she asked.
Su Hua replied, "I’m here for your boss—Lin Xuan."
The receptionist’s jaw dropped.
With looks like that… was this the rumored girlfriend?
Just then, Lei Hui happened to pass by. Spotting Su Hua, his face lit up, and he hurried over.
"President Su! What brings you here? Here to see the boss?"
His tone was downright fawning.
This was the future boss’s wife—and the CEO of Su Corporation!
A golden thigh like this? Absolutely worth clinging to.
The receptionist watched Su Hua’s retreating figure, mouth still hanging open.
Director Lei was treating her with that much respect? And he’d asked if she was here for the boss?
So…
She really was the boss’s girlfriend!
Holy—what had she just witnessed?
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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.
lan, the Luo family, tracked him down - along with the babies in their arms. Mo Xuan stared pensively at the paternity test results from over a dozen top institutions, both domestic and international, showing a 99.99% match between himself and the two baby girls. At 23, Mo Xuan, a doctoral student, had become the father of two three-year-old children. The kicker? The mothers weren't even the same person! He gradually realized he was being lured step by step into an elaborate trap designed by these two yandere sisters. "Be good, little Xuan. Sister's life belongs to you entirely." "Brother, if you try to run away, I'll have no choice but to tie you up." Mo Xuan: "Do whatever you want, ladies. I give up."
