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?"
ions, keeping it grounded and realistic】 After quitting his job, office worker Su Yang accidentally binds with the "Enjoy Life System." As the name suggests, simply by indulging in life's pleasures, he can earn random rewards from the system—no need to spend money on beautiful women or grovel before anyone. Just enjoy, and the money follows, making it all about effortless fun. The system comes with a scanning feature, allowing him to establish a favorability bond with women rated 85 points or above. Every 20-point increase in favorability unlocks additional rewards. After suffering through over twenty years of hardship, Su Yang trembles with excitement, his dull eyes suddenly gleaming with newfound hope. "Enjoy life? How hard could that be?"
. As long as he maintains the villain image and follows the plot to the grand finale, he can obtain generous rewards and return to the real world. So Gu Chen'an entered the role and began to act as a scumbag villain, but who would have expected that the female leads could hear his inner thoughts. Miss Su from the Su family was shocked: "I originally thought Gu Chen'an was a scumbag, but I didn't expect he turned out to be a gentleman! What? You said I have to call off the engagement? I definitely won't, I'll piss you off!" Bai Yuan Tian was dumbfounded: "Young Master Gu is usually unreasonable and a complete brat, but he actually calls me little sweetie in his heart? What, Young Master Gu even said he likes me?" As the female leads' images collapsed more and more, the plot also collapsed with it. Gu Chen'an looked at all this chaos. "Ladies, don't aggro me, if you keep this up the male lead really will stab me, I still need to survive to the grand finale!"
e bizarre and supernatural had descended. The previous emperor was a thoroughgoing tyrant; no longer satisfied with human women, he had set his sights on a stunningly beautiful supernatural entity. He met his end in his bedchamber, drained of all his vital essence. As the legitimate eldest son and crown prince, Wang Hao was thus hastily enthroned, becoming the young emperor of the Great Zhou Dynasty. No sooner had he awakened the "Imperial Sign-In Intelligence System" than he was assassinated by a Son of Destiny—a classic villain's opening. The Great Zhou, ravaged by the former emperor's excesses, was in national decline. The great families within its borders harbored their own treacherous schemes, martial sects began to defy the imperial court's decrees, and border armies, their pay and provisions in arrears, grumbled incessantly against the central government. Fortunately, the central capital was still held secure by the half-million Imperial Guards and fifty thousand Imperial Forest Army who obeyed the court's orders, along with the royal family's hidden reserves of power, barely managing to suppress the realm. As the Great Zhou's finances worsened and supernatural activities grew ever more frequent, the court sat atop a volcano. Ambitious plotters everywhere dreamed of overthrowing the dynasty, and even some reclusive ancient powers emerged, attempting to sway the tides of the world. At the first grand court assembly, the civil and military officials nearly came to blows, fighting tooth and nail over the allocation of fifty million taels of silver from the summer tax revenues. The spectacle opened Wang Hao's eyes—the Great Zhou's bureaucracy was not only corrupt but also martially proficient, a cabinet of all-rounders. Some officials even had the audacity to suggest the emperor release funds from the imperial privy purse to address the emergency. Wang Hao suddenly felt weary. Let it all burn.
he colors of other people’s emotions. Light red meant anxiety. Gray meant exhaustion. Orange meant excitement. Yellow... meant repression. At the same time, he could gain unlimited control over one of those colors. Pale cyan: relaxation. Using this ability, he started offering “two-yuan hugs,” spending an afternoon exchanging emotional-color experiences with others. Then came his final female customer of the day— a girl whose emotional color was pure black... —— A week later, Xu Chuan had become skilled at using pale cyan—Relaxation—treating it like a bottle of menthol balm whenever he needed it. That was when he discovered he had unlocked another unlimited emotional color: Purple, the color of fear. So these emotional colors refresh every week? Fine, I take it back—I’ll never call you useless again... —— Much later, after Xu Chuan had accumulated countless emotional abilities, one night, he suddenly found himself inside someone else’s dream. There, he could use the emotional colors he possessed to paint. And in her dream, he painted her a shower of pink shooting stars, spreading across the depths of the night sky...
