Old Master Su, being a man of experience, instantly understood what was going on.
A knowing smile spread across his face. "Good, good. Since they're tired, let them sleep in. I’m in no hurry to see them."
It seemed the young couple had been busy last night trying for a baby.
Excellent.
The more time they spent together, the higher the chances of Hua'er getting pregnant.
Old Master Su continued sipping his porridge.
After breakfast, he settled on the sofa, put on his sunglasses, and picked up a newspaper.
By ten o'clock, Lin Xuan finally woke up.
Su Hua had been awake for a while but hadn’t gotten up. Instead, she lay on her side, her beautiful eyes fixed on Lin Xuan.
The moment he opened his eyes, her stunning face filled his vision.
Even though Lin Xuan was used to Su Hua’s beauty, he was still captivated by her every time.
Hua must have fallen for him back on the island.
Back then, he had nothing to offer—yet she had still chosen him…
As soon as Su Hua saw Lin Xuan wake up, she rolled over and pinned him down beneath her.
Still groggy from sleep, Lin Xuan felt the soft press of her lips against his.
The room was silent except for the sound of their kiss.
The air thickened with intimacy.
Three minutes later, Su Hua pulled away, resting her forehead against his, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Xuan, that’s your good morning kiss."
"Hua, I’m starving. Let’s go eat breakfast first."
Lin Xuan scrambled out of bed and hurried into the bathroom to wash up.
He was desperate to avoid Su Hua taking things further. They said men woke up with strong desires—but women were no exception.
He’d learned that the hard way before.
After being thoroughly exhausted last night, he couldn’t handle another round this morning.
By the time Lin Xuan finished washing up and stepped out of the bathroom, Su Hua was still lounging on the bed.
He walked over. "Hua, aren’t you going to freshen up?"
Su Hua wrapped her arms around his waist and looked up at him. "Xuan, my arms and legs are weak, and I’m still sore. Will you help me wash up?"
Her voice dripped with sweetness, a clear attempt at coaxing him.
Images from last night flashed through Lin Xuan’s mind. He averted his gaze from her hands and lips, feeling slightly flustered.
"Alright, I’ll carry you."
He scooped her up in his arms.
A triumphant gleam flickered in Su Hua’s eyes.
After helping her freshen up, Lin Xuan dutifully carried her downstairs.
Su Hua’s neck bore several telltale red marks.
Meanwhile, Lin Xuan had a small cut on the corner of his mouth—clearly from someone’s teeth.
The servants exchanged knowing glances at the sight of them.
The young mistress and Master Lin were so affectionate.
They’d stayed up late last night… and things had clearly gotten intense.
Lin Xuan noticed their looks but wasn’t fazed. After a year of this, he was used to it.
Old Master Su heard footsteps descending the stairs and set down his newspaper.
His eyes lit up when he saw the couple.
Excellent.
If Hua’er wanted a child, given how things were between them, she’d probably conceive soon.
"Little Xuan, Hua’er, you must be hungry. Go ahead and eat."
Lin Xuan froze.
Damn it!
Old Master Su!
He’d completely forgotten—the old man had stayed overnight at the estate!
And now, here they were, looking like this…
Under Old Master Su’s amused and scrutinizing gaze, Lin Xuan nearly dropped Su Hua in shock. Thankfully, he caught himself in time.
Su Hua narrowed her eyes dangerously.
Grandfather was still here…
"Old Master Su, Hua and I will go eat first."
Without waiting for a response, Lin Xuan hurried toward the dining room, his steps slightly unsteady.
Old Master Su chuckled and shook his head. "Look at Little Xuan—still so shy."
The butler from the main residence remarked, "It’s only natural for a young man to be embarrassed when caught like this by his elders."
"Master…"
The butler hesitated.
Butler Wang set down his newspaper. "Speak your mind."
"Master, don’t you think staying here makes you a rather glaring third wheel?"
Old Master Su nodded. "True. But since Hua’er isn’t planning for a child yet, I might as well enjoy the free meals."
In the dining room, Lin Xuan placed Su Hua on a chair.
As he straightened up, she kept one arm looped around his neck. "Xuan, were you embarrassed in front of Grandfather just now?"
Lin Xuan denied it instantly. "No, why would I be?"
Of course, he had been—being seen like that by an elder was mortifying.
But admitting it?
Absolutely not.
"Is that so?"
Su Hua’s eyes shimmered with amusement, though whether she believed him was unclear.
"Hua, your stomach isn’t great. You should eat."
Lin Xuan deftly changed the subject, placing a steamed bun in her bowl.
Su Hua didn’t move, just kept watching him.
Then she rubbed her wrist pointedly.
Lin Xuan caught on immediately.
"Hua, let me feed you."
And so, he resumed his usual role—doting on her.
After breakfast, Su Hua spoke up. "Xuan, let’s go back to our room."
With Old Master Su in the living room, Lin Xuan would inevitably get caught up in conversation, leaving her sidelined.
She didn’t want to share him.
"Hua, Old Master Su is here. We should spend some time with him," Lin Xuan reasoned.
Truthfully, they rarely visited the main residence.
Ignoring the old man entirely might give him the wrong impression.
Su Hua pressed her lips together but said nothing.
Lin Xuan carried her to the living room and set her down on the sofa.
Old Master Su noticed her sour expression immediately.
A pang of bitterness struck him.
Hua’er really had no room for him now that she had Lin Xuan.
Ah, daughters truly grew up and left their families behind.
Old Master Su didn’t want to intrude, but he was bored and needed company.
Since Su Hua was clearly in no mood to chat, he turned his attention back to Lin Xuan.
The two fell into easy conversation.
Su Hua’s expression darkened further as she watched them.
During Old Master Su’s stay, he often pulled Lin Xuan aside to talk.
Whenever Su Hua wasn’t around, the old man would share stories about her childhood.
Lin Xuan loved hearing about Su Hua’s past, but with each tale, his heart ached for her.
Hua had endured so much hardship.
Yan Xi reminds you: Due to Tomato’s request for over three million daily updates, server pressure has become excessive. We now recommend switching to other sources provided by fellow enthusiasts.
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!
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."
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)
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.
