The Bai Family.
When Bai Qionglan heard that Ling'er's brother-in-law also had a jade pendant similar to hers, she was completely baffled.
Huh? Why would the other half be with Ling'er's brother-in-law?
Shouldn't it be with Xiao Lin? The reason Bai Qionglan was so confused actually traces back to when her mother gave her the jade pendant years ago...
Her late mother had once said that whoever possessed the other half of the jade pendant would be her destined soulmate.
They were destined to become lovers in the future!
But suddenly, her father mentioned that she actually had a marriage contract, and the person named in it was Xiao Lin!
Moreover, the other party was said to have the other half of the jade pendant!
At the banquet that day, her older brother confirmed this, making it clear that she and Xiao Lin were engaged.
So, Bai Qionglan instinctively assumed that the jade pendant must be with Xiao Lin, even though she hadn't seen it herself.
As she grew older, she realized that she didn't want to become someone's partner just because of some mysterious jade pendant.
But... what's going on now?
The person named in the marriage contract is Xiao Lin, but the one with the jade pendant is Gu Yan??
Bai Qionglan's mind was in chaos.
Wait, let me sort this out.
Gu Yan is Ling'er's brother-in-law, the husband of the legendary Leng Qingqiu.
And since the jade pendant is with Gu Yan, according to her mother's dying words, the possessor of the pendant is her destined soulmate, fated to become her lover.
Which means... she would become Gu Yan's wife? So, she would become the sister-in-law of Leng Ling'er?
But what about Leng Qingqiu?
And Gu Yan is also her older brother's friend!
Bai Qionglan clutched her head, feeling utterly overwhelmed.
Ahhhhhh!!!! I don't want this!!!!
This is too terrifying!! Even if my sexual orientation isn't conventional, I know this situation is way too extreme!!!
Why is this kind of manga and novel plot happening to me? Is Gu Yan the type to have a harem?
Am I... going to become one of Gu Yan's harem members?
Is he trying to become the king of harems?
Or is it my fate to steal Gu Yan away from Leng Qingqiu, Ling'er's sister?
No way!! We NTR enthusiasts just joke about this stuff! I could never actually do it!!
Even Ling'er wouldn't actually take action, right?!
Leng Ling'er, seeing Bai Qionglan caught in a mental storm, looked concerned. "Qionglan, what's wrong?"
"If you're not okay with it, I won't take it..."
She started to hand the jade pendant back to Bai Qionglan.
But!
"No! Wait!"
Bai Qionglan immediately stopped Leng Ling'er, grabbing her hand.
She stared intently at Ling'er, and when the latter's expression turned slightly odd, she slowly said, "Ling'er... I don't want this pendant anymore. I'm giving it to you!"
Huh?
Leng Ling'er was stunned. Giving it... to me?
Just like that?
Out of nowhere?
"This... this doesn't seem right," Leng Ling'er hesitated, reluctant to take something so valuable from someone else. After all, according to that loser Gu Yan, the pendant was quite precious. She thought Bai Qionglan was giving it to her out of their close friendship.
"No! It's perfect, Ling'er!"
Bai Qionglan shook her head vigorously, then clasped Leng Ling'er's hand tightly around the pendant.
She then flashed a smile, as if she had everything figured out. "Ling'er, listen to me. When you go back, give this pendant to your brother-in-law."
"Tell him it's a thank-you gift for saving me at the KTV that time!"
"Besides, this pendant of mine is very likely the matching piece to the one he has."
"If your brother-in-law doesn't want to repair or restore it, then he can give it to your sister! They'll each have one—isn't that meaningful?"
Leng Ling'er thought about it. Could it really work like that?
But upon further reflection, hey! This could actually be a great way to strengthen the bond between her sister and that loser Gu Yan.
Why not give it a try!
So, Leng Ling'er took the pendant and happily hugged Bai Qionglan. "Qionglan, you're the best!"
"Hehe, what are best friends for? No need to thank me!"
Bai Qionglan hugged her back, smiling brightly.
She mentally patted herself on the back.
Great!
Finally, she got rid of that pendant!!
Now she was free from its constraints!
A win-win situation, absolutely perfect!
In high spirits, Bai Qionglan and Leng Ling'er continued their leisurely afternoon together.
......
........
Time passed slowly.
It was now afternoon.
At the Leng Family residence.
In the walk-in closet.
Leng Qingqiu's face was slightly flushed, her clothes noticeably wrinkled from being tugged.
She pressed a finger to Gu Yan's lips and whispered, "Alright, any more than this would be impolite. Besides, we need to pick up Ling'er."
After thoroughly absorbing the "Gu Yan essence," Leng Qingqiu finally felt satisfied.
She was certain that for today, and perhaps many days to come, she wouldn't feel the slightest urge to be affectionate with Gu Yan.
Even the sinister tome in her mind let out a muffled whine of being too full.
Digesting this energy would take a lot of time and effort.
After absorbing the "Qingqiu energy," Gu Yan also looked radiant and content.
He was sure that for today, at least, he wouldn't feel the need to be affectionate with Qingqiu.
Tomorrow was another story, but he'd deal with that tomorrow.
He nodded, gently taking Leng Qingqiu's hand. "Alright, I'll listen to you, Qingqiu."
"Hmph... if you really listened to me, you wouldn't have suddenly done something like this."
Leng Qingqiu snorted, then added a warning. "I'm telling you, I really need to focus on studying for the next few days. Don't come to the Leng Family just to do this kind of thing!!"
Having absorbed too much at once, she needed time to properly digest it.
Gu Yan quickly assured her, "It's just that you're too captivating, Qingqiu..."
"But don't worry, I have some things to take care of too, so I might not bother you for a few days."
The family annual meeting was coming up soon, and he needed to prepare for it.
But with today's dose of Qingqiu energy, he was confident he could hold out for a few days!
Hearing this, Leng Qingqiu felt a little displeased.
I just told you not to come to the Leng Family just for this kind of thing, not that you shouldn't come at all!
What's that supposed to mean?
She pulled her hand away and coldly snorted, "Oh! You should go pick up Ling'er now!"
With that, Leng Qingqiu tossed her hair and left the walk-in closet.
Leaving behind a confused Gu Yan. Wait, what?
Why is she suddenly mad?
If I bother her, she gets upset.
If I don't bother her, she still gets upset.
Gu Yan took a deep breath.
But honestly!
This side of Qingqiu is just so adorable!!
I love it!!
He quickly called out to Leng Qingqiu's retreating figure, "Qingqiu, I love you so much! I'll come back as soon as I'm done!"
Not far away, Leng Qingqiu paused for a moment.
Her eyelashes fluttered, and she bit her lip softly, murmuring, "Idiot..."
Then, with a faint smile, she happily walked into the study.
To achieve her revenge and prepare for what's to come, she needed to quickly improve her skills.
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."
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?!
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]
ive and Ruthless] Before his transmigration, Ye Xuan was playing a game called "Severing Emotions to Attain the Dao." The game's core wasn't about leveling up by fighting monsters, but about conquering various "bad women" with wicked personalities and cold, fickle natures. There was only one method to conquer them: stay unwaveringly by their side, then die at a critical moment, driving them to madness after losing the protagonist. The higher their level of regret, the higher the player's score. To dominate the server, Ye Xuan conquered all the bad women. In the early stages, he showered them with boundless tenderness, only to choose to sacrifice himself for them later, making them weep bitterly and drown in regret. Among them were: Xia Lengyue, the unfaithful immortal wife who chased after powerful men and discarded her husband like trash. Ye Qingcheng, the Demonic Venerable of the Joyous Union Sect, who appeared pure and innocent but was, in reality, promiscuous. Wu Lingxiao, the Empress of the Great Xia Dynasty, who lusted after men and loved maintaining a harem. Bai Qiangu of the Endless Demonic Sect: a bloodthirsty mass murderer. However, when the protagonist transmigrated into the game world, he made a horrifying discovery. Eight hundred years had already passed. The bad women he had conquered had now each become deities and revered ancestors. Faced with the endless stream of toxic women coming for him, Ye Xuan could only rely on his god-tier acting skills to carve a path of survival through this world of treacherous women.
