That evening, luxury cars lined up in front of the Emerald Lake Manor Hotel.
Today was a special day. The Yan Xing Group had sent invitations to more than half of the families in Jianghai City.
They were invited to attend this banquet, but in reality, everyone knew what it was really about.
This was a banquet where the Yan Xing Group would announce their next heir.
Some guests were standing in the lobby, not because they couldn't enter the banquet hall, but because they wanted to see who else would show up.
A few guests exchanged business cards, chatting while speculating about which families would come tonight.
"In my opinion, all the top families in Jianghai City will be here tonight."
"Families like the Gu Family and the Yan Family will definitely come."
"And some celebrities under the Yan Xing Group will surely be here too."
"Hehe, who do you think will come from the Gu Family? That young master Gu?"
When Gu Yan was mentioned, a hint of mockery appeared on their faces: "If young master Gu comes, it means Shen Wan'er from the Shen Family will be here too. After all, who doesn't know how much he likes Shen Wan'er?"
"Haha, it's a pity that Gu Tianming was shrewd all his life, only to have such a pathetic son."
The next second.
"Hey! What nasty things are you lot saying behind people's backs?!"
An angry female voice came from behind them.
They were startled and turned around.
They saw a girl with dyed blonde hair, wearing an outfit that clearly didn't fit the banquet dress code, standing behind them with her hands on her hips, looking furious.
The men exchanged glances, unsure how to proceed.
Such attire was clearly out of place at this banquet. If she wasn't from a small family unfamiliar with etiquette, then she must have a powerful background that allowed her to be so carefree.
So they all let out a dry laugh and scattered.
"This makes me so mad!"
Leng Ling'er was so angry at the fleeing men that her teeth itched. She wanted nothing more than to go over and give them a few punches.
How dare they talk bad about fish-brained Gu behind his back, and call him a simp?
Who are you calling a simp?! My brother-in-law doesn't even like that Shen Wan'er anymore!
Leng Ling'er's angry appearance startled Leng Xing'an as he walked in.
He hurried over and tried to comfort her: "My little ancestor, what's wrong now?"
"This place is full of rich and powerful people today. We can't cause any trouble. If the Leng Family gets targeted, it would be terrible."
Hearing this, Leng Ling'er grumbled: "Uncle, you're such a coward. We have my brother-in-law, what are we afraid of?"
"Not to mention those jerks were badmouthing my brother-in-law, calling him a simp."
Hiss... So that's what happened?
Though Gu Yan did have such rumors about him before.
Leng Xing'an looked around, then said to Leng Ling'er with a helpless expression: "Niece, although Gu Yan likes your elder sister, we can't rely on the Gu Family behind him just because he likes Leng Qingqiu."
"That would make Gu Yan look down on us."
Leng Ling'er nodded, seeming to understand but not quite: "Fine, then this young lady will restrain herself from beating up these guys who look like they're asking for it."
To call so many people from big families a bunch of jerks asking for a beating....
Leng Xing'an felt they couldn't stay here any longer, so he quickly pulled Leng Ling'er towards the banquet hall.
At the entrance, a steady stream of luxury cars kept arriving.
From one of them, a metallic sedan, stepped out a smiling man.
He wore an exquisite black suit, exuding an aura of nobility and elegance.
Then, a lady in a gorgeous evening gown gracefully exited the car. Her long dress trailed on the ground, the skirt exuding a faint fragrance, complementing her dignified and elegant features.
The lady, with an expressionless face, took the arm of Bai Jun and entered the hall.
As this eye-catching couple entered the hotel lobby, the surrounding guests couldn't help but let out a soft gasp of admiration.
"Wow! Isn't that the young master of the Bai Family and their eldest daughter?!"
"Goodness, Bai Jun, the youngest major general in history, has also returned to attend the banquet?"
"As expected of the Yan Xing Group!"
Following them, countless luxury cars arrived.
The dignitaries and celebrities stepping out of these cars made the onlooking guests marvel.
As expected of the Yan Xing Group!
To be able to invite so many people to attend the banquet!
Shen Wan'er also arrived. She looked at the luxurious banquet hall before her, feeling a strong sense of longing.
When would her family be able to host a banquet here? When would they be able to invite so many guests?
She took a deep breath and said softly to Xiao Lin, who had been watching her: "Xiao Lin, remember not to speak carelessly once we're inside. You're my bodyguard now, just stay by my side."
"Don't do anything embarrassing."
Xiao Lin, wearing the suit Shen Wan'er had bought for him, was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly in agreement.
However, as they entered the hall, he seemed to hear people around them saying:
"Look, Shen Wan'er is here too!"
"Does that mean young master Gu will come as well?"
"Hehe, Shen Wan'er has a man with her. I bet young master Gu will cause trouble for him."
Young master Gu? Gu Yan? Why did it involve Gu Yan?
Xiao Lin wanted to ask Shen Wan'er walking in front of him what this meant, but after some thought, he kept quiet. After all, she had repeatedly emphasized before they came:
Don't speak carelessly.
As time passed, the stream of luxury cars arriving at the hotel entrance showed no signs of slowing.
Just as everyone was wondering if there were any more heavyweight figures to come.
At that moment, a pure black stretched limousine pulled up.
Then.
A stunning figure instantly caught everyone's attention.
They saw.
A woman in a pristine white gown being helped out of the car by someone who looked like a bodyguard.
She was like a white flower blooming in the night.
Her gown was flowing and form-fitting, accentuating her slender figure.
The white fabric looked exceptionally pure on her, like snow, exuding an air of nobility.
Her bright and deep eyes revealed confidence and elegance, like stars twinkling in the night sky. Her long eyelashes fluttered gently like wings, adding a touch of mystery to her eyes.
She smiled slightly at the guests, and in an instant, all the men's breathing noticeably quickened.
"Wow! Who is that?"
"Which big family's daughter has arrived?"
"My goodness, she's so beautiful. I think I'm in love."
Bai Lian smiled and waved, but in her heart, she was full of disdain.
Hmpf, what a bunch of foolish men. It seems tonight's mission will be very smooth.
"Bai Lian, mind your expression," the bodyguard-like person beside her whispered.
Bai Lian immediately suppressed her mocking expression and put on a smile again.
Hehe, if it weren't for the master's orders, who would want to team up with a block of wood like you who doesn't understand subtlety!
Throughout the hotel banquet.
Members of the Night Organization were mixed in, some disguised as waiters, others replacing bodyguards of various families.
What no one expected was.
In the presidential suite of the hotel.
Long Zaitian, the adopted son of Yan Huang, was looking with a grim expression at the uninvited guest who had barged into his room.
The intruder was sitting on the sofa with a grin, his foot stepping on Long Zaitian's partner - Tian Fang, the demonic cultivator who had killed many people.
"Well then, Mr. Long Zaitian, let's have a chat," Gu Yan said with a mischievous look at the discomfited Long Zaitian. "You wouldn't want everyone to know about the connection between you, the adopted son of the King of Hell Palace's master, and the demonic sect, would you?"
grated, and just when he finally managed to get into an elite academy, he discovered that he actually had a system, and the way to earn rewards was extremely ridiculous. So for the sake of rewards, he had no choice but to start acting ridiculous as well. Su Cheng: "It's nothing but system quests after all." But later, what confused Su Cheng was that while he was already quite ridiculous, he never expected those serious characters to gradually become ridiculous too. And the way they looked at him became increasingly strange... (This synopsis doesn't do it justice, please read the full story)
n Our Village Many years later, Xiushui Village had transformed from a remote, impoverished hamlet into the renowned and flourishing Xiushui City of the Shifang Continent. All of this, solely because it was the birthplace of the Shifang Continent's number one sect—the Lingxian Sect. This is the story of a group of village youths, family, and friends, building a sect and growing together. Lin Xiao: As the sect master, my days are filled with countless tasks. Cultivating really gets in the way of building the sect. System: Received. Understood. Arranging it immediately. [Ding—Congratulations, Host, on successfully activating the Auto-Cultivation Function] Lin Xiao: Oh no, we're out of spirit stones. System: Received. Understood. Arranging it immediately. [Ding—Sect Mission issued. Mission Reward: Spirit Stones xN] No one loves their host more profoundly than this System!
orn and Humiliation】【Forced Love】 In his past life, Lin Ran was betrayed and murdered by his girlfriend and family, while the yandere female aristocrat, who had treated him as a mere plaything, avenged him by doing in his enemies. Upon seeing the yandere female aristocrat lying in the same coffin, ready to die with him, Lin Ran realized how profoundly mistaken he had been. Reborn, he abandoned the fickle campus beauty and wholeheartedly embraced the yandere female aristocrat's arms. "Ran! If I dig out your eyes and turn them into a specimen, you'll only be able to look at me!" Lin Ran: "Darling, kiss me!" "Ran! If I break your legs, you won't run away anymore, right?" Lin Ran: "Love, hold me tight!" "Ran! If..." Lin Ran: "Hush now! Love me more!" Luo Yao: ... Seeing his scumbag dad: "Take him out!" Seeing his stepmother: "Get rid of her!" Seeing his brother: "Eliminate him!" Seeing his white moonlight: "Send that to Southeast Asia!"
] [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!"
