The commotion at the banquet quickly came to an end.
The hotel staff hurriedly cleaned up the scene.
Xie Zhilan was also urgently sent to the hospital.
As for calling the police?
Oh, no one had the face to do that. It was like an subconscious thought in every big family - all matters would be settled privately.
Everyone acted as if nothing had just happened, and the guests started chatting with each other again.
However, the atmosphere was much more subdued than at the beginning, after all, many of those who had been humiliated sat quietly covering their faces, questioning their life choices.
Some still hadn't come to their senses.
People consciously avoided them and gathered on the other side, talking in low voices.
But the topics of conversation changed from corporate performance and cooperation to the Gu family and the Leng family, as well as...
"President Shen, why isn't Young Master Gu coming to find you?"
"Yes, President Shen, why is Young Master Gu staying by Leng Ling'er's side? Did something happen between you two?"
"Oh, come on, Old Li! What are you saying? Even if young people have issues, it's just a small conflict. Can't it be resolved with a meal and a gift?!"
The several group CEOs who originally intended to discuss cooperation with Shen Wan'er had now lost interest.
Business talks could happen anytime, but gossip was only available now!
After all, what do people like most after becoming bosses and having everything? Isn't it hearing rumors about these top-tier families?
After all, some moves by these top families could affect their own family's future allegiances.
Shen Wan'er's face darkened, not wanting to discuss Gu Yan and the Leng family at all.
After all...
She and Gu Yan had just completely broken up not long ago, even wishing each other happiness.
But clearly, because of the scene Gu Yan had just caused, people's attention was now on the Leng family.
"Hehe, Gu Yan did mention recently that he wanted to cooperate with the Leng family."
Shen Wan'er laughed dryly, glancing at Gu Yan in the distance, who had no one daring to approach him except Leng Ling'er and Leng Xing'an.
She pursed her lips and smiled lightly: "How about this, I'll go say hello. Do you want to come along?"
At these words,
The several bosses shook their heads repeatedly: "No, no, no, President Shen, you're more familiar with Young Master Gu, you should go alone."
What a joke, who knows if Gu Yan is still angry? If he beats them up too, that would be terrible.
Seeing this, Shen Wan'er let out a sigh of relief. She nodded slightly and then walked towards Gu Yan's direction.
She was also extremely nervous, not knowing how Gu Yan would treat her when they met again.
"Wan'er?"
Xiao Lin had grabbed some food because he was hungry. When he saw Shen Wan'er leave and walk in a certain direction,
He suddenly felt strange.
Why didn't Wan'er call him? Wasn't he supposed to be her bodyguard?
Thinking this, Xiao Lin followed her.
On another side,
Bai Jun looked towards Gu Yan's direction and asked casually: "By the way, Qionglan, I remember you and Leng Ling'er from the Leng family are good friends, right?"
Bai Qionglan, who was recalling the previous scene, immediately emphasized with dissatisfaction: "Best friends! Why are you asking this, brother?"
"Oh, didn't brother-in-law save you guys last time? I was thinking of going over to say hello."
Bai Jun said with a smile.
Say hello, huh...
Bai Qionglan thought for a moment. She didn't have to meet that man called Xiao Lin because of her brother's guarantee.
So she was in a great mood.
She nodded: "Okay!"
On another side,
"Hey, Murong Ci, where are you going?"
Bai Lian used her ability to drive away the flies buzzing around them, then saw Murong Ci walking silently in one direction.
Murong Ci paused for a moment and replied: "Looking for true love..."
??! Are you serious?
Bai Lian was instantly speechless and shocked.
She looked left and right, fearing he would disrupt the plan.
Helplessly stomping her foot, she followed: "What kind of teammates are these?!"
On yet another side,
Leng Qingqiu, who had an overview of the situation, noticed several familiar life essences moving towards Gu Yan's direction.
She frowned.
What were Bai Lian and Murong Ci doing going to Gu Yan?
She seemed to think of something, and her heart sank.
Oh no, Bai Lian doesn't know about my relationship with Gu Yan.
Could it be that she's interested in Gu Yan and wants to turn him into her male servant?
This is bad, if Gu Yan is successfully charmed by Bai Lian, all will be lost!
She had specifically reminded Gu Yan before not to be easily seduced by beautiful women.
In fact, she was referring to Bai Lian, after all, Bai Lian was born with a naturally seductive body, and very few men could resist her charm.
She immediately said calmly: "Mei Xue, tell Bai Lian to come back."
Mei Xue was stunned, then sent the master's order to Bai Lian mentally.
But after waiting for a while, the message that came back made Mei Xue freeze.
She hesitated for a moment, then reported to Leng Qingqiu somewhat awkwardly: "Um... Master."
"It's Murong Ci who wants to go, Bai Lian is going to stop him to prevent any accidents."
"Murong Ci? He wants to find Gu Yan?"
Leng Qingqiu was confused. She knew about Murong Ci, he was a man currently known to be able to resist Bai Lian's charm, but he and Gu Yan had no connection.
While pondering, she heard Mei Xue continue, her tone also a bit odd: "Yes, it seems Murong Ci said he's fallen for Gu Yan..."
Leng Qingqiu: "........"
What??
........
.......
Leng Ling'er sat silently in her chair, not saying a word even though her favorite foods were placed on the table in front of her.
Gu Yan walked over with a plate of spicy rabbit heads, seeing the silent Leng Ling'er, he was a bit puzzled.
He immediately went over and patted her head: "Hey, why are you acting so deep?"
Acting! Acting deep?!
Leng Ling'er suddenly raised her head at these words, but seeing Gu Yan's face, her little face turned red, and she quickly lowered her head again.
??
Gu Yan slowly made two question marks, he looked at Leng Xing'an beside him: "Uncle Leng, what's wrong with this kid?"
"Didn't I already teach that Xie Zhilan a lesson?"
He actually called me Uncle Leng, what have I done to deserve this!
Leng Xing'an felt a warmth in his heart, he coughed lightly: "Maybe she's still in shock."
"I am not!"
"Leng Xing'an, you old trash fish, shut up!"
Leng Ling'er finally spoke, glaring fiercely at Leng Xing'an.
What a joke, just casually spreading rumors about me!
Whoosh!
An arrow pierced Leng Xing'an's chest, his whole body turned black and white as he lowered his head.
Ah... wife... I told you I don't like these gatherings...
Gu Yan chuckled, reaching out to vigorously rub Leng Ling'er's head: "What trash fish are you talking about? Is that how you speak to your elders?"
"You little brat need to be taught a lesson."
The latter couldn't stand the rubbing anymore, she grabbed Gu Yan's wrists that were on her head with both hands, then looked up, staring straight at Gu Yan.
But seeing his confused expression, she blushed again uncontrollably. She took a deep breath, let go of Gu Yan's hands.
Then covering her face, she shouted: "Ahhh! So annoying! Why did you trash fish Gu have to come over?!"
??
I came to save you and this is what I get?
Gu Yan was a bit speechless, this female brat was indeed hard to please.
And just as he was feeling exasperated,
The next second,
"Good evening, Gu Yan."
A familiar voice came.
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]
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."
] [Lone Wolf, No Male Gaze] [Protagonist is pursued early on; extreme protagonist-stans, stay away!] The "Carnival Paradise" descends and slowly devours the real world in the form of a game. By chance, Zhu Yan awakens the talent [Roleplay], becoming one of the first beta players. He thought he could develop safely, but after clearing the first instance, he is branded by humanity as the chief culprit behind the game's spread—a traitorous villain. A villain? Who would ever... become one! He'll be the villain! From then on, Zhu Yan is not only a player but also a lackey for the Carnival Paradise. Between the straight path and the crooked path, he chooses the con. With his left hand, he dons the villain's mantle, staging scenes within instances, infuriating players who decry him as a despicable traitor, all while the game happily promotes him. With his right hand, he joins the non-human organization "Fangcun Mountain," which opposes the Carnival Paradise, transforming into a mysterious player who slaughters game bosses, earning cheers of "Long live the expert!" from fellow players. Gradually, Zhu Yan rises to become an S-rank human player in Fangcun Mountain's archives, while also being the Carnival Paradise's certified top game Boss. But when the final war erupts and both major factions place their hopes in him— Players tag his various aliases: "Experts, this offensive depends on you." The Carnival Paradise's supreme Boss throws an arm around his neck: "Bro, you're the iron, I'm the steel; you can't let me down again!"
