Chapter 18

This was my first time shopping in a store like this, with so many dazzling products that I had no idea which brand to choose.

“I didn’t drive last night; I rode with Brother Wei. Are you going on a business trip today?” Andy didn’t intend to bring up Fan Shengmei’s drunkenness from last night.

A crisp voice sounded in her ear, accompanied by a gentle tap on her shoulder. She snapped back to reality and found Lu Xining’s enlarged face right before her eyes.

He smirked mischievously, curling the corner of his mouth. “Then just go to sleep!” With that, I was caught in a warm embrace by a pair of hands.

Honestly, even I was a bit unsettled at the time because just as I made my second move, I suddenly sensed something was off with myself.

Then, Qi Qi boldly walked into the materials room and took the manuscript of “Strands of Black Silk” along with a finished product.

After biting me, he quickly stepped aside to avoid hurting me, while Guan Zhenuo seized the moment he was looking at me to strike his back with a palm, instantly sending him flying over a meter away.

Tian Jiao buried her head in his chest and smelled the distinct masculine scent of sweat. It was oddly pleasant. Her cheeks flushed pink, and her thoughts drifted away, as if she had forgotten everything else.

Li Zhenguo stepped forward, smiling at Zhao Hui. Zhao Hui lifted her camera and took a photo of Li Zhenguo.

The two eventually slipped their hands under the coffee table, secretly playing rock-paper-scissors. The one who lost had to get the snacks. Bao Yifan’s work schedule was relaxed, giving them plenty of idle time. Andy was initially a little uncomfortable, but Bao Yifan was a shameless man who knew how to play tricks.

Several elders of the Sanctum Realm Star Gate, including Master Jingming, simultaneously unleashed fields of similar power.

After Tian Yang and Tian Rui arrived at the bath area, they immediately found a pool with the right temperature and soaked in it to wash away the lingering smell of alcohol.

“Kill Qiu Huai on my behalf!” King Cangnan said with a light laugh, his voice filled with deadly intent and no hesitation.

In the end, Wang reluctantly cast a cold glance at Feng Xiyue and Su Yuwei before leading his remaining three disciples away.

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The Black Dragon Tribe’s ambush troops, seeing the deputy leader raise his hand, were already poised and ready to launch a full assault upon his command, surrounding the people of Fire Phoenix City.

Countless Miao tribespeople who had just been sneering now craned their necks to watch as the fat on King Wanxiu’s body vanished.

He didn’t just wander around the cave estate; after a few rounds, he realized that Tian Taizi was the type of poor soul whose pockets were cleaner than his face. That was no big deal; even if there was something, it wouldn’t catch his eye.

Now she felt it and possessed it. Because these things were so hard-won, she felt happiness and cherished them deeply.

Yang Tianfang and Ye Liyu also looked up at him. The former frowned slightly, while the latter’s expression changed drastically. The worry on her face vanished instantly, replaced by two silent tears rolling down.

Everyone understood that this explosion wouldn’t kill all the rebels, but as long as it destroyed the canyon and prevented the rebels in Aoliang City from easily breaking through, the mission would be considered accomplished.

Their relationship became the talk of everyone, but only Chu Dayong truly understood the bittersweetness of it. This cup of bitter love was brewed by himself and could only be drunk by himself.

Nanxi tilted her head to look toward the sofa, where Ou Guan was comfortably enjoying himself with his eyes closed. Not wanting to miss such a rare chance, she tiptoed to Ou Guan’s computer and flicked the mouse, causing the screen to light up.

There was even a legend that this “Men” sect had once forged Daoist artifacts, though no one knew if it was true.

They had been reunited for just over a month before she quietly left, right under his nose. How could he not be filled with deep regret and remorse?

She swallowed the words she was about to speak after becoming more familiar with things. Ye Li always felt that Sister Zhang was a woman with a story.

Mo Yiyue glanced around and felt a growing unease. Those who left the Sword Saint Tournament had all appeared by now, except for Baoshu. It would be fine if he had temporarily left the Imperial View group, but if he was lurking in the shadows waiting to ambush them, it would pose a great threat to Mu Yuncheng.

Liang Xing and Wang Li were also helpless against her. If one knew that Zhou Rui was wounded in spirit and that what was broken was her belief, then only a heart could heal a heart. Ling Ling needed to be tied to Ling, and for a person whose heart was as good as dead, a thousand words were like smoke passing by, leaving no trace in Rui’s heart.

His disdain deeply provoked Lu Zhan but was utterly helpless. Chu Haoxuan had always been someone impervious to persuasion.

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His two children—one who argued with him for her sake, the other who could only find peace because of her. If she died by his hand, they might keep silent outwardly but would surely harbor resentment, even hatred deep in their hearts.

Eighty percent of Chu Corporation’s shares were in the hands of the Chu family. Chu Haoxuan held forty percent, Chu Xiyan ten percent, and Chu Dayong thirty percent.

“Continue your meal. It tastes worse when cold.” Light Yagami naturally cut a piece of steak and placed it near Lishi’s mouth. “Medium rare, just how you like it.” He was definitely doing it on purpose. Lishi had only said she wasn’t strongly opposed to human food, not that she accepted it fully.

Nurses and doctors gradually sensed something was amiss. The feelings Li Jingnan held for Luo Chen were probably more than just brotherly.

Feeling the indifference from Kenpachi, Saitama was accustomed to it, so he fixed his gaze on Tornado.

Releasing his grip and sighing as the long sword vanished completely into the void, Kenpachi locked eyes directly with the host.

However, when Li Cunxiao saw Zhao Yun’s battle-ready expression, he couldn’t help but say, “General Zilong truly has iron courage. Alright, I, Li Cunxiao, will go crazy with you! Let’s charge forward and reap the rewards before reporting back!”

“What? Is that not allowed?!” Looking at Shirai Kuroko’s face, clearly shocked and uncertain, the starry glint in his eyes flashed with a strange cold light as he frowned in displeasure.

I turned around and helped Sister Lan up. Her hand was already bleeding, and the wound still had shards of the beer bottle.

“Understood!” I replied helplessly. Did she know I had signed up for an automatic transmission driving test? I wasn’t about to tell her.

“Thank you.” Winning the first tournament match made Mei very happy, but at the same time, she knew her victory had been dangerously close.

This time, besides saving Shirou, it was also akin to a time-travel journey. Perhaps this lifetime would be the only chance to cross into a parallel world.