Half a minute before the rabid dog lunged, Su Bai's internal danger sensor had already sounded the alarm, even helpfully specifying the type of threat he might face.
To be fair, this was indeed a danger that could harm Su Bai.
If he were caught off guard in a brawl with the dog, he wouldn’t necessarily lose, but he’d likely get injured—maybe even contract rabies.
That would be a real pain.
Of course, Uncle Liu attributed it to "Su Bai's sharp instincts," which wasn’t entirely wrong and fit his character.
Soon, they found themselves at a Cantonese teahouse.
Over conversation, Liu Chenhu asked Su Bai some basic questions—mostly about school, with only occasional subtle probes into his family background.
To Su Bai, this seemed like polite vetting on Liu Chenhu’s part.
After all, Su Bai was Chen'ang's close friend, and with four years of university ahead, it made sense for a father to thoroughly assess someone who’d be spending so much time with his child.
Su Bai handled the questions with ease, and Liu Chenhu’s approving demeanor was unmistakable.
The man’s barely suppressed grin practically screamed relief that his "son" had finally found a dependable friend.
Speaking of which, Liu Chen'ang’s decision to return home for studies had his father’s full support.
The overseas student scene, especially among the well-off crowd… well, those in the know, know.
It’s not that there aren’t good people, but the reckless ones are overwhelming.
Compared to that, the environment at a domestic top-tier university like a 985 was far healthier.
And sure enough, barely two months into the semester, Liu Chen'ang had already befriended someone as solid as Su Bai.
"Chen'ang, you should learn from him—build some muscle. Look how fragile you are," Liu Chenhu remarked.
Liu Chen'ang: "…"
What could she do? She was helpless.
Naturally frail, and biologically, women just couldn’t pack on muscle like men.
Besides, she had zero desire to turn into a hulking brute.
Especially since Su Bai had confessed he loved her figure—slender yet gracefully curvaceous…
Su Bai smoothly intervened, "I’ll definitely train with her. After this meal, we’ll go out, maybe play tennis later."
"Haha, perfect! It’s a holiday—have fun, you two!"
No alcohol with dim sum, so they toasted with tea instead.
After a sip, Su Bai suddenly dropped a bombshell: "Don’t worry, Uncle. I’ll make sure Chen'ang gets a heavy dose of masculinity."
"You’re a lifesaver! Ah, upstanding young men like you are rare these days!"
Liu Chenhu completely missed the subtext.
Liu Chen'ang, however, wanted to dig a hole and disappear.
Su Bai was outrageous, saying such suggestive things in front of her dad. Thank goodness middle-aged folks weren’t versed in internet slang…
How bold.
But then again, Liu Chen'ang adored Su Bai precisely for that boldness.
Unshackled, fearless.
When faced with that snarling beast, most would instinctively flinch.
Yet Su Bai moved like he’d rehearsed it a thousand times—fluid, effortless.
The memory replayed in her mind: Su Bai’s lethal kick silencing the rabid dog. A flush of happiness warmed Liu Chen'ang’s cheeks.
With him, she felt an unshakable sense of security.
Thankfully, her father’s attention stayed fixed on Su Bai. If he’d noticed her expression, questions would’ve followed.
After the meal:
"We’re off. Call me anytime if you need help, son."
"Alright, take care."
Liu Chenhu didn't bother with unnecessary formalities. After shaking hands with Su Bai, he hurried off in his rugged SUV to attend to another business matter.
Another partner needed his help.
It hadn’t been long since he’d taken that call by the riverside to discuss business.
Such was the life of a serious entrepreneur—constantly bombarded with unpredictable tasks at any moment.
Su Bai found Liu Chenhu to be one of the more down-to-earth wealthy types. No airs, driving an old, mud-splattered SUV, likely too busy to bother washing it.
Very relatable.
Except for the odd habit of raising his daughter as if she were a son…
"Su Bai, y-you’re being too reckless!"
Beside him, Liu Chen'ang whispered her protest.
Liu Chenhu had just gotten into his car and hadn’t even driven off yet, but Su Bai was already sneaking touches—holding her hand, and even…
What if they were seen?
"Relax, from his angle in the rearview mirror, there’s no way he can see. Trust me."
Su Bai gave her slender, soft waist a playful squeeze. He had to admit, Yangyang’s waist was incredibly delicate, swaying enticingly with every movement.
"Honestly… So, where are we going next?"
Despite her feigned annoyance, Liu Chen'ang quickly perked up.
Free from parental oversight, being with Su Bai gave her an unparalleled sense of mental ease.
"First, a change of clothes. Come on, let’s head to my car."
Today, Su Bai had brought out the Mercedes GLE.
Spacious and relatively low-key—at least, by the standards of someone with over 200 million in the bank.
He drove Liu Chen'ang to a quiet stretch of road and parked.
They moved to the backseat.
"Maybe we should find somewhere even more secluded… Though if you really want to here, I guess it’s fine too…"
Liu Chen'ang assumed Su Bai wanted to "discuss fate" and played with her fingers shyly.
"What are you thinking? We’re going shopping first. If I wear you out now, how are we supposed to walk around later?" Su Bai chuckled.
"Right…"
"Seems like Yangyang really enjoys that kind of thing, huh?"
"Mhm~"
Liu Chen'ang cooed in agreement, leaning in to plant a kiss on Su Bai’s cheek.
"It makes me feel like I’m returning to the essence of my soul… Plus, you’re really good at it, Su Bai…"
"Then today, let’s do something more aligned with a girl’s essence."
With that, Su Bai pulled out a black travel bag and retrieved—
"A wig?"
"Yep. When I was doing cosplay with Shengsheng, aside from the colorful anime-style wigs, I also bought some natural shades. Look, this deep brown hime-cut would suit you perfectly—very girlish and elegant."
"Wow, it’s really pretty…"
Liu Chen'ang took the wig, running her fingers through it.
The quality was exceptional.
Su Bai hadn’t even glanced at the price when buying it.
This high-end piece had cost several thousand—far beyond what the average cosplaying college student could afford.
But for Su Bai? Pocket change. He’d even bought multiple styles in one go.
Suddenly, Liu Chen'ang’s expression shifted.
"Um, Su Bai… do you think my short hair isn’t pretty enough…?"
"It looks great! Short-haired girls have their own unique charm too. I thought you were more into that cute, pastel girl vibe, so this is your chance to try it out. Just go all out in your adorable, pastel beautiful girl look, throw on a mask, and even people who know you won’t recognize you. Even if your old man were standing right in front of you, he wouldn’t have a clue. So, what do you think? Sounds like a plan, right?"
u Chenyuan transmigrated into a female-oriented novel about a real and fake heiress, becoming the CEO elder brother of both. Unfortunately, the entire Lu family—including himself, the CEO—were mere cannon fodder in the story. Determined to save himself, Lu Chenyuan took action. The spoiled, attention-seeking fake heiress? Thrown into the harsh realities of the working class to learn humility. The love-struck real heiress? Pushed toward academic excellence, so lofty goals would blind her to trivial romances. As for the betrayed, vengeful arranged marriage wife… the plot hadn’t even begun yet. There was still time—if he couldn’t handle her, he could at least avoid her. "CEO Lu, are you avoiding me?" Mo Qingli fixed her gaze on Lu Chenyuan. For the first time, the shrewd and calculating Lu Chenyuan felt a flicker of unease.
ts me of treason?" "Correct. The host must return to the capital and gradually build up influence." "Wait—I have half a million soldiers, and you want me to go back to the capital to 'build influence'?" "Host, you are currently the Northern Garrison General, loyal to the Great Xia Dynasty." "Of course I am loyal to Great Xia! Absolutely loyal!" "But you keep referring to yourself as 'We'..." "Never mind the details! Summon all the regional commanders and military officers! We suspect treacherous officials are manipulating the court! They shall march with Us to the capital and purge the corrupt!" "......"
Explosive Plot Song Gua crossed over into another world, bringing along a whole crew of his doppelgangers—all of them mischief-makers. This was a world where everyone could choose a class. Song Gua became a "Bondweaver," capable of borrowing power, while his doppelgangers took on a wide variety of classes, covering just about everything. The number of doppelgangers grew day by day, each one a talented individual with a charming way of speaking. Under Song Gua's brilliant leadership, they would "greet" each other daily and engage in friendly "sparring," pulling off one major scheme after another on Earth. Sometimes they were bandits—stealing bosses, plundering mines, snatching resources. Sometimes they were saviors—descending like divine warriors to face world bosses threatening to massacre cities. Sometimes they even went undercover, infiltrating various major factions to stir up trouble from within, keeping their enemies constantly on edge. To prevent their doppelganger abilities from being exposed, Song Gua made them wear masks with mahjong tile patterns and don Taoist robes in various colors. "Remember, in front of outsiders, call me 'The Dice.'" "Got it! Boss!" "Not 'Boss'—it's 'The Dice.' Think about the vibe, pay attention to the vibe." "Yes! Boss!" "For crying out loud..." From then on, whenever they appeared, they would have their own theme song playing: ~Hey~ paying respects at the mountain stronghold at night~ whose arm is draped over whose shoulder~ gather your courage and follow along...
d intelligence to keep the plot moving, and sometimes even the protagonists are forced into absurdly dumb decisions. Why does the A-list celebrity heroine in urban romance novels ditch the top-tier movie star and become a lovestruck fool for a pockmarked male lead? Why do the leads in historical tragedy novels keep dancing between love and death, only for the blind healer to end up suffering the most? And Gu Wei never expected that after finally landing a villain role to stir up trouble, she’d pick the wrong gender! No choice now—she’ll just have to crush the protagonists as a girl!
