36 After Once and Twice

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Ji Liu wanted to cause a scene, but Ji Baojin warned her with a glance to keep quiet—today was the day of the eldest family's new house ceremony. If she made a fuss and ruined it, they would have no dealings with each other ever again. Others would mock her for lacking the respect due to an elder, behaving no better than a child.

Huang Silan was torn; she sincerely wanted to help Jiang Ruodong obtain an access permit, but she wasn’t sure she could get it.

If he wasn’t killed by enemies but choked on his own spoils, that would truly be the height of absurdity.

Lun En repeated his earlier actions, inching slowly toward Yu Yin. From time to time, he sneakily glanced at her back with his charming eyes, pursing his lips as he moved to the spot she had just vacated. He let out a low “awoo,” crouching and clutching his head, his face falling as he continued to sob softly, “awoo, awooo.”

“What a nightmare, you almost scared me to death.” Mu Qianyue broke out in a cold sweat recalling the scene. If Yuan Xu smiled at her like that, it would truly be terrifying.

Once she had settled this thought, Shen Xu’s worried expression vanished completely, replaced by one of confidence.

Fu Shencheng’s displeasure was evident. He pushed Gu Shuyao’s hand away, unbuttoned his shirt in a few swift movements, took it off, and tossed it to the ground.

Jiang Ruodong felt a bit embarrassed; as the class monitor, he had indeed been irresponsible. He hurried back to the dormitory to inform them about the upcoming gathering.

“Tingfang, did you deliberately shake off Wu Ye and the others to create an opportunity to be alone with me?” Chen Le rode up beside her, a smile playing at the corner of his mouth.

“Boss, we should strike while we have the time and chance!” The assistant couldn’t help but suggest; he couldn’t fathom the boss’s thoughts.

The air seemed to ripple with gentle waves, a fine breeze whispering softly, bringing layers of mist like delicate veils.

These temporary workers were villagers from Hope Village. They feared Chen Yannan and dared not speak the truth, only saying they were busy tending the fields and hadn’t noticed how the two sides had clashed.

Lin Jue patiently calmed Ma Bin, telling him not to act rashly. There was still time—two months remained until the end of November. There would eventually be an opportunity. Since these were newly recruited men, the lake bandits were watching closely, but after a few days, their vigilance would surely slacken.

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After a long while, a figure emerged from the sea—the old Taoist. He looked somewhat disheveled, holding a gigantic pearl, the primordial core of a massive sea beast. For cultivators, it was a potent treasure that could enhance cultivation and prolong life, exceedingly rare.

He had fallen in love with a man who felt like a world away despite being close at hand. When he called him “husband” in the future, how much sincerity would there be?

Huilan: Usually, the birds outside the window begin their morning songs around four a.m. Today, perhaps this bird was unwell. But no matter—at least it flew away. Eating less is no great harm; it will surely rise early next time.

Inside, the cave was filled with vine demons, their branches long and sprawling beyond the cave’s mouth. The cave's depth was unfathomable, and blood bats often flew through, but all were slain by Shuo. It seemed Shuo had concealed his true strength before; I estimate his real power to be at the lower levels of the Immortal Realm.

Mu Zhu: You’re speaking prematurely. We haven’t yet stepped into society, so how can we know the depth or foresee the outcome?

The early 1980s rehearsals were scripted in advance; the winner and loser were predetermined. The only difference was, I would know if you won. Whether you won elegantly or convincingly, making me fully accept it, depended on your skill.

I followed the black dot as it moved, trying not to be noticed. I felt as if this was the longest road of my life, yet I strove not to be lost. Alas, a stone suddenly appeared ahead and tripped me.

The next morning, Shi Yingrui and Qin Chaojuan arrived with the printer Lin Mu had requested. Yet upon seeing Lin Mu, they both froze.

Had it not been for the drastic changes at her eighteenth coming-of-age ceremony, perhaps she and he might still be together now.

These matters required no concern from Lin Mu. After the studio people arrived, Lin Mu quietly slipped away with Yu Feihong, who had brought the script and contract. After Yu Feihong signed, the script was handed to her.

“Nowhere!” I ignored the two and walked aside to examine other cave entrances, where signs of wind erosion were more apparent. That was probably the way in.

When Jin Yang saw those five words, his face remained calm and detached, seemingly unruffled. Yet, beneath his facial contours, faint threads of chill began to emerge.

Li Rui also wanted to approach but was stopped by Song Ziwu. Not only was he seated at the same table as Lei Zhenhai and others, but he was also assigned the seat of honor.

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Jun Wuxie’s expression darkened as he gathered Luo Yu and Bing Qing to return to Luo Qingyue’s side. Indeed, the words just spoken by Ming Yan were a stark reality and a riddle they had yet to solve.

She first took a piece of beef from the refrigerator and thawed it in the microwave. Staring at the large chunk, she worried—how to turn this whole piece into minced meat?

But on reflection, the crown prince, though physically frail, was exceedingly handsome. How could he compare to someone like him, who had a mind full of strategy but a hideous appearance?

After the meeting, Golden Monkey told Chen Long that Chen Long was the same as before; just do what needed to be done. He advised Chen Long not to worry and to gradually reintegrate into the company.

This fellow completely ignored Chen Long and Qi Bei’er’s father. In his eyes, there was only Qi Bei’er, who, in turn, shrank closer to Chen Long in fear.

The voice reached her ears, and the originally confused Hua Mo clenched her teeth, her body trembling slightly.

In the last battle, the mad frenzy of Li Zheng left a deep impression on the Eight Virtuous King. Though aware Li Zheng must have expended much energy, he still dared not confront him.

“The punishment stands. I command you to copy the ancestral family rules a hundred times. This matter will end here—do not repeat it.” The Empress Dowager said this, then coughed. Immediately, Grandmother Sun, who had accompanied her, ushered out all unrelated persons, leaving only the Empress Dowager and Consort Ming inside.

Within him, the power of his bloodline roared wildly, sharpening the ferocity in his eyes. Like a peerless fierce demon, he howled as he tore everything apart with brutal savagery.