The meal was thoroughly enjoyable.
After such a long period of training, it was their first real chance to relax both physically and mentally.
No matter the outcome, at least they had given it their all during the process!
Now was their time to unwind!
"Come on, let's go! Now that we're full and satisfied, it's time for round two!"
The mood was so lively that even Han Xiaojing and Wang Lijuan, who never drank, couldn't resist having a few beers in the cheerful atmosphere.
The group moved on to their next destination—karaoke.
As they entered a private room at a nearby KTV, Ye Liangchen watched them with a growing smirk.
"Ah Liang, our moment has come!" Xue Shaohua exclaimed, glancing at the specially prepared drink in Gao Quan's hands, his voice brimming with excitement.
After waiting so long, the day had finally arrived. The humiliation they had suffered at Long Aotian's hands would now be repaid with interest.
Gao Quan looked at the drink in his hand. "Brother Chen, should I take it in now, or wait until they're halfway through their session?"
The nervousness he had felt earlier at the restaurant had mysteriously vanished.
Now, he was filled with nothing but determination.
"Wait a bit. The staff will serve them drinks first. Once they've had enough, you'll go in," Ye Liangchen said calmly.
Everyone knew that beer at KTVs was practically like water—the more they drank, the more they'd need to use the restroom. That’s when they’d serve the ["See You Tomorrow"] cocktail, waiting for Long Aotian to step out.
Then, Ye Liangchen would personally teach him what true cruelty—and what a real man—looked like.
With that, Ye Liangchen turned to Xue Shaohua. "Let’s scout out the restroom first."
After picking the perfect spot to ambush Long Aotian,
Ye Liangchen pretended to pass by their private room, peering through the glass window on the door.
Inside, the group was already deep into drinking and belting out songs.
Seeing this, Ye Liangchen gave Gao Quan a nod—it was time to act.
Taking a deep breath, Gao Quan adjusted his uniform, picked up the tray, and headed for Long Aotian’s room.
He pushed the door open.
All eyes turned to him.
Gulping, Gao Quan forced himself to stay composed.
The lines he had rehearsed countless times came out smoothly:
"Good evening! As part of today’s promotion, we’re offering complimentary drinks. Enjoy your time!"
Placing the tray on the table, he quickly retreated.
The entire exchange went off without a hitch. Only after leaving the room did Gao Quan slump against the wall, exhaling heavily.
Ye Liangchen and Xue Shaohua approached, patting his shoulder with grins.
"Well done! This time, you’ve really helped me out. You’re no longer just the kid hiding behind Brother Chen!"
Praise earned, Gao Quan sighed in relief. "You have no idea how nervous I was! But at least it worked."
"Your final task is to wait in the hallway. The moment Long Aotian steps out for the restroom, send us a message," Ye Liangchen instructed.
With everything set, he and Xue Shaohua slipped into the restroom.
Leaning against the wall, Xue Shaohua took a deep breath.
"Never thought we’d actually pull this off. It’s gone even smoother than expected!"
Ye Liangchen scoffed, one hand in his pocket.
"Don’t forget—with my genius, anything’s possible."
"The biggest difference between me and Long Aotian? He’s brainless, while I’m nothing but brains."
His eyes gleamed with cunning.
——
"Damn, today’s our lucky day! Free drinks on a night out?" Li Longlong laughed, picking up the bottle of liquor.
"KTV booze is usually trash, but let’s crack it open and see," Xu Shuai said, setting out glasses.
"Smells like there’s iced tea mixed in," Huang Fei remarked after a cautious sniff, then took a sip.
Diluted by the tea, the drink had a sweet undertone. "Not bad."
Long Aotian also tried it—sweet on the tongue, but burning as it went down.
"This stuff’s got a serious kick," he warned, exhaling. "You girls better skip it."
"Whoa, you’re right. One glass and I’m already lightheaded," Xu Shuai admitted, staring at his cup.
Wang Lijuan nudged him. "Don’t get drunk. I’m not carrying you back."
Xu Shuai grinned. "Relax, I’ll be fine."
Su Ting glanced at Li Longlong’s flushed face. "Slow down. You’re already buzzed."
"This tastes sweet, but the aftereffect is no joke," Huang Fei groaned, slumping onto the couch.
Watching the three of them, Shen Mengjie lifted the bottle to her nose.
Her brow furrowed.
As someone who frequented bars, she recognized the blend—this was clearly a mix of hard liquors.
Cradling the bottle, she rested her chin on her hand, deep in thought...
"I’m hitting the restroom. Keep going without me," Long Aotian said, heading out.
Outside, Gao Quan spotted Long Aotian exiting exactly as planned and immediately texted Ye Liangchen.
In the restroom, Ye Liangchen read the message, his smirk widening. He showed Xue Shaohua.
"See? Flawless execution."
Xue Shaohua’s eyes lit up with confidence.
"Just watch how I provoke Long Aotian this time!"
"He acts all high and mighty, refusing to let me wipe his face? Well, tonight, I’ll make him regret it!"
Footsteps approached.
As Long Aotian pushed the door open,
Ye Liangchen and Xue Shaohua exchanged a glance. They’d waited too long for this.
In one fluid motion, Xue Shaohua spun around, letting his jacket slip off one shoulder.
Long Aotian froze, scowling at the sight of them. "Do you two have nothing better to do?"
Xue Shaohua rubbed his cheek against his bare shoulder, then flashed a seductive grin.
"Like what you see?"
He licked his finger, then slowly extended it toward Long Aotian’s mouth.
"You’re out of your damn mind—"
A sharp slap cut him off mid-sentence.

y came from. The chests contained supplies, currency, class-change scrolls, skills, talents… and even godhood! The laws of the world were completely rewritten. This became a world where everyone gambled with their fate! Some people, despite having nothing, opened a divine artifact and rose to the top, eventually ruling the world. Others went bankrupt, opened nothing but worthless junk, and leaped from skyscrapers in despair. Lin Ye arrived in this world from another reality, utterly bewildered. “What is going on? Why is everyone a gambling addict?!” “Opening chests? No way. I refuse to gamble. I’ll start with myself!” Until— On his first chest, he obtained a Mythic Talent: Void Incarnation! He could become completely intangible, pass through all things, and reduce everything to nothingness! … On his fiftieth chest, he obtained a Mythic Weapon: Blade of Karma! With a single slash, karma shattered, twisting the universe and overturning the myriad phenomena of creation! … On his ninety-ninth chest, he obtained a Mythic Divine Treasure: Primordial Purple Energy! It could split open the heavens and earth, create all things, and evolve countless worlds with a single thought! Lin Ye: “Now that I think about it… shouldn’t someone have told me that every chest is guaranteed to contain something Mythic?!”

s the Eldest Princess, renowned for her cold and aloof detachment, became the most docile of lambs, obeying his every command without question. But when the final move was played on the chessboard, as Gu Chenghan seized everything and ascended on the verge of apotheosis, that very Princess suddenly embraced him from behind, her tone carrying a dependence never heard before: "Wait... you haven't yet... commanded me to love you forever." Gu Chenghan froze abruptly. She... hadn't been hypnotized?! ... [The Eldest Princess's Diary] [When my soul was extracted, becoming the sole spectator outside my own shell] [At first, there was overwhelming fury, until I saw] [How he used my sword to effortlessly shatter my inescapable doom] [How he wielded my authority to eradicate fatal conspiracies I had never even detected] [Like a deity, he rescued me from the deep mire I was trapped in] [If not for those annoying vixens, he and I would be a match made in heaven] [I think I am ill, gravely ill] [My deity should belong to me alone] ... "Hypnosis? Oh, it succeeded, my dear Master." "Only this time, it's my turn to hypnotize you."

e vast world of cultivation, where he becomes the master of the Heavenly Ruins Sacred Hall, a dying old man with barely a tenth of his former cultivation remaining. He is immediately confronted with a deadly crisis: his subordinates have rebelled, and his protectors are forcing him to abdicate. At the critical moment, the system descends from the heavens: [Ding! The host has been detected facing a life-or-death crisis. The system is now officially activated!] [As a gift, you have received the Supreme Beginner’s Pack and awakened the ultimate cheat: ten thousand years of pure cultivation essence every second!] Yin Tianjue: “Wait… ten thousand years of cultivation every second? That’s six hundred thousand years a minute, and in one day… I can’t even calculate it. Either way, I’m already invincible!” You’re a peerless prodigy rarely seen in ten thousand years? Sorry, I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. You’re an undying ancestor who has guarded a sacred land for countless ages? Sorry, I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. You’re the strongest chosen one, blessed with heaven-defying destiny? Sorry, I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. From this day forth, I have only one thing to say: “I gain ten thousand years of cultivation every second. Now, how exactly are you supposed to deal with that?”

shall grant"] ["Inscribing the glory of our race upon tombstones"] ["All that is threatened, I shall protect"] How his younger sister sees her brother: A brother who only makes eye contact once a day, mostly fading into the background as he tinkers with who-knows-what in his room all day. Their life paths should have remained largely separate. Until one day. Su Qi created an equipment card for his never-met "online girlfriend." His sister fell into silent contemplation upon receiving the "white stockings." [Card can be upgraded] [Upgrade by fulfilling any of the following conditions] [Condition ①: Consume one hundred higher-tier cards] [Condition ②: Complete one 'Heart-Pounding Adventure'] What constitutes a Heart-Pounding Adventure? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Beginner Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to admire it.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Easy Level): Equip the card, invite 'Su Qi' to touch it, and analyze the equipment's texture.] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Entry Level): Equip the card and invite 'Su Qi' to...] [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Challenge Level): Freely combine the words 'Brother' 'Out' 'Brother' 'Me' 'Please' into a complete sentence...] "Please help me analyze both teams' mistakes in this match, brother..." His sister exhaled in relief—surely... surely there couldn't be anything more difficult? [Heart-Pounding Adventure (Suicide Mission Level): Sneak a peek at the names of the galgames in 'Su Qi's' hidden E-drive folder]