"Are you okay, Brother Chen?" Gao Quan asked with concern as he watched Ye Liangchen clutching his chest, his face filled with sorrow and heartache.
If he hadn’t understood before, seeing Li Qingxue and Hu Yuying both climbing onto Long Aotian’s electric scooter made everything crystal clear...
Clearly, Brother Chen had been cheated on...
Ye Liangchen raised a hand to stop Gao Quan from trying to support him, letting out a bitter laugh. "I didn’t expect you to witness this scene!"
"Ten years of companionship couldn’t withstand Long Aotian’s sweet talk."
"Don’t pity me. Because soon enough, they’ll all come crawling back to me, and Long Aotian will be tamed like a dog!"
Gao Quan didn’t fully understand, but the confidence in Ye Liangchen’s eyes was so intense it was almost blinding—as if a radiant light had emerged behind him, making it hard for Gao Quan to see clearly!
Just then, a figure approached swiftly and covered Ye Liangchen’s eyes with their hands. "Guess who I am!"
Gao Quan was stunned for a moment. The same Ye Liangchen who had been seething with anger just moments ago was now smiling—a genuine, heartfelt smile.
"I’m guessing it’s Shaohua—Xue Shaohua!"
The boy covering Ye Liangchen’s eyes burst into laughter. "You got it! But no prize, sorry."
Hearing this, Ye Liangchen quickly covered Xue Shaohua’s mouth and awkwardly glanced at Gao Quan. "This is the person I’ve always told you about—my best friend, my closest brother. Gao Quan!"
At this introduction, Xue Shaohua looked surprised but also relieved that Ye Liangchen had stopped him in time.
He immediately let go of Ye Liangchen and smiled at Gao Quan. "Nice to meet you. Ye Liangchen talks about you all the time. I’m Xue Shaohua, currently studying Business Management at University A."
"Nice to meet you too! I’m Gao Quan. Liangchen and I grew up together. Really happy to know you."
"No need for formalities. Ye Liangchen’s personality is what brought us together as good friends. Since we’re all friends, let’s keep it casual."
"Is this your first time in the capital? Let’s grab a meal together later and plan a trip around the city tomorrow."
Ye Liangchen had mentioned before that outside of their plans, there was one key figure who would play a crucial role at the right moment.
Now it seemed that person was Gao Quan.
So, Xue Shaohua made sure to be extra polite to him.
Ye Liangchen nodded in satisfaction, secretly tracing his finger against Xue Shaohua’s palm.
Feeling the subtle touch, Xue Shaohua smirked slightly.
Seeing how friendly Xue Shaohua was, Gao Quan felt relieved.
After all, this was his first time in the capital, and Ye Liangchen was the only person he knew. If his friend turned out to be difficult, it would only cause unnecessary trouble for Brother Chen.
Luckily, this guy seemed easygoing.
Gao Quan grinned. "Then I’ll take you up on that."
"Let’s go. There are a few places nearby with great food. I’ll treat you."
Xue Shaohua flicked his hair as he spoke.
Watching him, Gao Quan subconsciously adjusted his own dyed-yellow side-swept bangs. "Sounds good. I’m actually pretty hungry."
They had a simple meal, with all three drinking a bit.
Afterward, they booked a room nearby for Gao Quan.
As Gao Quan stumbled drunkenly into his room, Ye Liangchen returned to the adjacent one and immediately messaged Xue Shaohua.
Soon, the door opened.
Xue Shaohua walked in. "So, Gao Quan is the ‘key figure’ you mentioned?"
"Yeah." At this, Ye Liangchen’s expression turned serious. He nodded heavily.
"If Long Aotian accepts reality, that’s for the best."
"But if he tries to fight back, Gao Quan will be the most critical piece in this game."
Taking a deep breath, Ye Liangchen’s brows furrowed with conflict.
He truly wanted to protect Gao Quan. In his past life, Gao Quan’s departure had become his most painful memory.
Was there really no way to change fate this time?
"Maybe this is destiny—inescapable." Just like how Hu Yuying, Li Qingxue, and Lin Wanning would eventually return to him, this was fate!
"Let’s treat him well these next couple of days."
"Tomorrow’s Christmas Eve. If you don’t have major classes in the afternoon, let’s take Gao Quan to a bar. He’s never been to one before. And this time, neither of us needs to hold back our charm."
"What do you mean?" Xue Shaohua flicked his hair again, revealing the red crystal-studded earring on his ear.
Ye Liangchen poked his nose playfully. "I mean, tomorrow night, we’ll unleash our full charm—no more suppressing it. Let’s get Gao Quan a one-night stand. I don’t want him to die a virgin!"
Xue Shaohua frowned slightly. "Is all this really necessary just to deal with Long Aotian?"
Ye Liangchen looked out the window. "There are things you don’t understand. What kind of person do you think Long Aotian is? Better safe than sorry."
The only reason he hadn’t moved against Long Aotian yet was because the man was insane—if pushed too far, he wouldn’t hesitate to kill.
Otherwise, Ye Liangchen would’ve crushed Long Aotian long ago instead of letting that clown prance around.
"Fine, I’ll follow your lead. You know Long Aotian better than I do."
Xue Shaohua flicked his hair again, smirking. "Then tomorrow, I’ll go all out. If I attract too many girls, you’ll have to help me handle them."
Ye Liangchen grinned confidently, tossing his bangs. "Don’t be so sure. When it comes to charm, I’ve never backed down from anyone!"
Xue Shaohua scoffed. "Then let’s see who gets more attention tomorrow."
"Sure. But I like a wager. What should we bet on?" Ye Liangchen was brimming with confidence.
"Name your terms!"
"How about this—whoever attracts fewer girls has to be on top for a week."
"Deal!"
Xue Shaohua and Ye Liangchen shook on it.
"What about tonight?"
"Same as always—rock-paper-scissors."
They hid their hands behind their backs, then revealed them simultaneously.
Except this time, Xue Shaohua was a split second slower.
"You cheated!"
Before Ye Liangchen could finish, Xue Shaohua tackled him onto the bed.
"You cheated last time. Consider this payback!"
"Ow—!"
ap a wealthy young lady? Or else I'll be eliminated by the system? Ye Feng, who awakened the Kidnapper System, originally wanted to live a peaceful life but never imagined he would become a kidnapper of young women. However, after some time, he discovered that all the girls the system ordered him to kidnap were far from ordinary. "Big brother Ye Feng~ You've kidnapped my heart, and now you're not allowed to leave me ever again~" "Ye Feng~ You kidnapped me back then, now it's my turn to capture you♡" "Little Feng, you're mine! You can only be mine!" "Ye Feng, none of them deserve you. Only I love you the most♡" ... This is madness, they've all gone mad! Wait, what? Why are all the girls I kidnapped yanderes?!
iemie, male, Race: Moon. Hobby: Collecting anomalies. At first, he thought he possessed two systems: the Crimson Rainbow Moon and the Clear Cold Frost Moon. One day, he discovered that he himself could also become a system for others, holding the chessboard of fate. The Eighth Epoch, also known as the Eternal Moon Epoch. Humans, witches, elves, bloodline descendants, specters, demons, and spirits together compose a new history. Walking the path on behalf of the moon, before he knew it, Chen Miemie's footsteps were followed by all manner of strange and wondrous anomalies. As time passed, many titles circulated about him—The King in Yellow, Lord of Anomalies, Heart of the Eternal Moon, and more. "Me? I'm just a traveler who enjoys collecting interesting creatures," Chen Miemie said.
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."
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."
