Chapter 40

As she spoke, Song Ruyi felt an overwhelming sense of grievance. She had clearly acted for the sake of her child, yet in the end, it seemed her own actions were the reason he had turned out this way. After much contemplation, she was in absolute agony.

Is it only during the New Year that the streets are bustling with people past midnight? Does a big city feel as lively as the New Year every single day?

Li Zhun tightened his grip on my hand, a look of realization flashing in his eyes. I immediately gave him a conciliatory smile.

This made me seem a bit too anxious. As time went on, I felt increasingly suspicious. If she had truly been sent home to be married, such a significant event should not have gone completely unnoticed by the outside world.

Wang Ansheng frowned, thinking this girl was nothing like her sister. If it had been her sister who was struck, she would have already rushed over and slapped them ten times over, leaving them dazed and confused. How could she just let them walk away?

Her mind was entirely consumed by the words, "I cannot go home for the New Year this year." This sentence was like an icy thorn, piercing her heart and leaving her feeling both pained and cold.

The heroes of the Justice League had sent their families to the coastal villages in hopes that they might survive, never imagining they would ultimately be dragged beneath a gleaming butcher’s blade.

Right now, I am slightly resentful of Gu An. We really should have stayed in separate rooms; that way, I might have found some peace.

Of course, the most important point is that Young Master An has put on a bit of weight compared to before! This shows that under Su Jin's care during this period, he has been eating well and sleeping well; even his temper has mellowed quite a bit.

Looking into Chu Lin's eyes, the fat man felt a sudden, inexplicable sense of trepidation and sheepishly let go of his hand.

The purpose of doing this was, of course, to ensure that if everyone went to bathe, they would not be caught off guard by any emergencies.

The scene was initially quiet as everyone studied the PowerPoint presentation and calculated the figures.

She sat on the floor, leaning against the sofa beside Tang Zhichu, and began to read the script in her hands.

Some of the favored children of heaven were astonished; Liu Qinghai was exceptionally powerful and possessed the aura of the saber, his strength boundless and terrifying.

Watching Gu Changsheng’s retreating figure, Gu Lian’s expression darkened, her mind heavy with thoughts, seemingly dissatisfied with this man.

Terrifying shockwaves swept across the universe, whipping up fierce winds around their standing place, causing many people's robes to flutter and their cheeks to sting.

The Star Alliance lost one round, but no one considered them weak. Especially Liu Xingyun, who debuted in the same era as Sun Zhe. The two had even competed by releasing albums simultaneously, and in that era, it was Liu Xingyun’s sales that narrowly edged out the win.

The debate was not limited to ordinary netizens; many professionals participated, and even professors and academicians voiced their opinions, supporting or questioning the matter from a professional perspective.

Meanwhile, on the bustling Shiqiao Street in the southern part of Qingyuan City, there stood a three-story Yuehua Restaurant.

Exhaling a cloud of pale blue smoke to ease the stinging pain in his heart, he confessed all the crimes he had committed, including his targeting of Lu Jincheng.

"Fang Ming, you’ve finally woken up. What happened? A genius like you, how did you end up fainting on the ground?" As soon as Wei Wu spoke, Zhuge Fangming lost all desire to talk to her.

The golden Yuan Chu bird let out a mournful cry and joined the golden eagles in their game of dodgeball.

Bai Ningyuan didn't quite understand. He walked over to the microscope, took a look, and was stunned by what he saw.

If they wanted to cultivate, they had to rely on or even attach themselves to his protection, but clearly, they had no other options at the moment.

The fog was too thick; Pei Ying dared not move at random and could only call out their names, but there was no response.

Last time, she had scared Bai Xiaolian quite badly with a wild boar. Later, Bai Xiaolian had come to Kaoshan Village, but she never dared to approach Gu Zian.

When Shi Yunshan mentioned this, Hong Hua recalled the matter as well. However, although these hibiscus birds came from her home, she really couldn't guarantee the actual performance effect.

No one remembered what had happened the night before, and no one questioned the details: what had they done, and how had they ended up in bed?

"Miss, we have come to Wanhua Valley to request an audience with Mr. Ling Chen. If the valley does not allow horses inside, we shall simply tie them up outside," Pei Ying said.

Gao Ming had originally intended to discuss this heavy topic with Su Han in a more relaxed manner. But seeing Su Han's grave expression, he realized that was no longer possible.

The faces of these young people were filled with nervousness and excitement, with a few looking slightly weary, as if they hadn't received enough rest before the competition. Yet, the palpable, overflowing fighting spirit was enough to compensate for the slight deficit in physical energy.

"You told me to come back, so I came back. What else do you want?" Yan Xiaoxiao looked at him defiantly.

"Gifts? You can send them, but so can the other party. You cannot out-gift them. The problem now is how to get a handle on that Dean Xing; only then can we seize the initiative," Attorney Zheng said with a frown.

He Fei quickly pushed her away, asking, "What are you doing? This is an office; be careful someone walks in!" Although he said that, his true feeling was a persistent, uncomfortable sense that Lin Yi already carried the scent of another man.

Everyone cursed the damned Chen Feng while fleeing frantically. At the center of the apocalypse, Chen Feng laughed hysterically, watching as the end of the world descended.

But overall, she had lost that initial air of superiority, though it might just be that she had hidden it, for she would still inadvertently reveal that look of looking down upon all living things.