“Everyone is fine.” Han Zhiqi shook her head, then spoke with self-reproach, “Sorry, I let Li Fan escape.”
“If I hadn’t hesitated back then and sent a signal to Xiaoshi and the others earlier,”
“Maybe Li Fan would already be dead by now.”
As she spoke further,
Han Zhiqi found it hard to control her emotions.
She clutched her head in frustration.
Zhou Qiaoqiao was first taken aback, then smiled and hugged her, giving her a big bear hug. “No need to blame yourself. If one attempt doesn’t work, there will be another opportunity. We’ll get him eventually.”
Zhou Qiaoqiao knew all too well
that once Li Fan escaped, he would become even harder to kill.
Xu Shi also chimed in to comfort her.
“Just take it slow, Zhiqi. We’ve done this before, haven’t we?”
Han Zhiqi was puzzled.
On one hand, it was because Zhou Qiaoqiao had hugged her,
which felt quite unexpected.
If Su Ting had been present earlier,
it might have made sense as a mere gesture.
But why now?
It felt like something close friends or sisters would do.
On the other hand, there was Xu Shi’s mention of a “protracted war.”
Had she fought one before?
“Xiaoshi, what do you mean we’ve done this before?”
Han Zhiqi’s question caught Xu Shi off guard. Realizing her slip, she quickly came up with an excuse.
“I meant sticking to a task, we’ve done that before, and killing Li Fan is no different.”
This explanation left both women momentarily stunned.
Xu Shi quickly added,
“It’s getting late. We’ve been busy all day, and both Zhiqi and I are exhausted. Sister-in-law, if there’s anything, let’s discuss it tomorrow.”
Zhou Qiaoqiao nodded, agreeing with Xu Shi.
“It is quite late. You girls should get ready for bed. By the way, do you have pajamas and clothes to change into?”
“No, I—I didn’t bring any when I left.”
“I have some in my room. You can wear mine tonight.”
“No, no, thank you, but that’s not necessary.”
“Us sisters, what’s the difference? Oh, and if you’d like, you can sleep in the master bedroom.”
“Huh? I’ll sleep in your room?”
“Yeah, why not?”
“No, um… well, yes! If I sleep in your room, then where will you sleep?”
“I’ll stay in your room or share with Xiaoshi.”
Zhou Qiaoqiao’s playful suggestion
left both women speechless.
Especially Xu Shi,
whose mouth gaped wide open in utter disbelief.
This sister-in-law is bold!
With a husband, she’s still willing to share?
Naturally, the two women refused.
Xu Shi vehemently protested.
Sharing a bed with the “demoness”?
Had she gone mad?
She’d rather sleep with a dog than share a bed with Zhou Qiaoqiao.
Not in this lifetime!
As for Han Zhiqi,
being propositioned by Zhou Qiaoqiao sent her face flushing red.
She had desires but lacked the courage!
And this was all happening in the Xu family villa,
with Xu Fuqiang and Su Ting present.
Too intense.
So intense that it made Han Zhiqi want to retreat immediately.
Meanwhile, on the other side,
“You said the person who called you to give the tip was a woman?”
“Yes, boss.”
Ma Qun replied truthfully,
making no attempt to hide anything.
As the top fan of the Dragon King,
anything his boss wanted to know,
Ma Qun would never keep a secret,
as long as it was within his knowledge.
Li Fan frowned deeply, thinking for a moment before speaking sternly, “Call that woman back. If she was able to uncover Han’s plot, she must have some connection to the Han family. By choosing to help me, she likely has some agenda. It’s best to form a partnership.”
Ma Qun chuckled awkwardly, then explained,
“That might not be possible, as she said the phone can only be reached when she wants to contact us.”
The unknown
is the most terrifying,
bringing the greatest unease.
People usually prefer what they already know,
disliking the unknown,
because the unknown represents uncertainty.
Li Fan took another swig of alcohol to calm his nerves.
Seeing his boss upset,
Ma Qun cautiously suggested,
“Boss, shall I have someone investigate this woman’s background?”
Li Fan shook his head. “She dared to call you with this information, so her identity is likely well-hidden.”
“But, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. At least, based on what she’s done, it’s safe to assume she’s on our side, or perhaps she’s after something from the Dragon King Hall.”
Ma Qun nodded vigorously,
The Dragon King truly is the Dragon King.
His charm is immense,
even drawing admirers to save his life in critical moments.
Just this fact alone
was enough to make Ma Qun envious for a long time.
No other reason—just pure awesomeness.
After another gulp of alcohol,
Li Fan’s eyes turned cold as ice. “This Han family goes too far!”
“Despicable intentions!”
“If it weren’t for that mysterious woman’s call, today would have been the day I met my maker!”
“I won’t have a peaceful time, and neither will their loved ones, their precious possessions, or anything they care about.”
“Inform the brothers of the Zhongxin Hall, all those years of preparation won’t go to waste. Dispatch fifteen highly equipped elite assassins tonight for a surprise attack on the Han family!”
“I want the world to know, anyone who dares to kill me, Li Fan, better weigh the consequences first! See if they can bear the backlash!”
The Zhongxin Hall was a secretive and illicit organization Li Fan had established in the country.
Money wasn’t enough—guns were needed too.
Otherwise, tonight would have ended with him being humiliated.
The hired thugs and assassins within the Zhongxin Hall
were mostly individuals from society’s lowest rungs.
Many were orphans with no background or status,
others were desperate criminals willing to do anything for money.
Some were also recruited because their loved ones were hospitalized with critical illnesses,
desperate for funds, and brought in through introductions.
In terms of finances,
profits inevitably came from exploiting others.
Despite the righteous-sounding name,
the Zhongxin Hall engaged in nefarious activities.
Murder, robbery, high-interest loans, even the drug trade—lucrative yet illegal ventures.
Li Fan looked the other way regarding these practices, as other people managed them.
The Zhongxin Hall was simply a weapon for him to strike against anyone at any time!
“Let the Han family sleep uneasily tonight!”
Ma Qun’s eyes were bloodshot. He almost lost his elder brother.
Revenge is a dish best served cold!
Those responsible for this calamity
must bear the pain inflicted upon them!
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Moses, no knives, no knives, no knives
And there are still dozens more chapters, the "Flared Mouth Dragon King" will get himself into trouble, and also, about Mani’s affairs, things will return to normal.
lan, the Luo family, tracked him down - along with the babies in their arms. Mo Xuan stared pensively at the paternity test results from over a dozen top institutions, both domestic and international, showing a 99.99% match between himself and the two baby girls. At 23, Mo Xuan, a doctoral student, had become the father of two three-year-old children. The kicker? The mothers weren't even the same person! He gradually realized he was being lured step by step into an elaborate trap designed by these two yandere sisters. "Be good, little Xuan. Sister's life belongs to you entirely." "Brother, if you try to run away, I'll have no choice but to tie you up." Mo Xuan: "Do whatever you want, ladies. I give up."
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!
end. Thus one must continue to cultivate, and become a saint or great emperor, in order to prolong one's life. Chen Xia, however, completely reversed this. Since his transmigration, he has gained immortality, and also a system that awards him with attribute points for every year he lives. Thus between the myriad worlds, the legend of an unparalleled senior appeared. "A gentleman takes revenge; it is never too late even after ten thousand years." "When you were at your peak I yielded, now in your old age I shall trample on you." - Chen Xia
ine. During your journey, you save an abandoned baby girl and become her elder brother】 【You rely on each other, becoming each other's support】 【At the end of the simulation, you shield the now-grown girl with your life, sacrificing yourself to block numerous demonic cultivators. You die, and the light in the girl's eyes fades】 …… 【Second Simulation: You are transported to a world where steam and magic coexist】 【You immerse yourself in the study of magic, obsessed with its research. One day, while out, you encounter a half-blooded demon girl wandering the streets. You take her in as your student】 【You teach the demoness what it means to be human, show her the beauty of the world, and nurture her into a miracle that surpasses even the gods】 【At the end of the simulation, you die of old age in front of the nearly immortal demoness due to your mortal lifespan】 …… One simulation after another, one encounter after another. Xu Xi suddenly felt something was off: "Wait, you said you're coming to the real world to find me?"
