Volume 1, Chapter 38: The Truth Revealed, Continuing to Engage in Amorous Pursuits
Su Jinyao was still somewhat angry that Liu Dong refused to go home with her to meet Su Jing. After all, she had already set aside her reservations about Yu'er's existence and wanted to make their relationship public, yet Liu Dong still would not agree.
Upon returning home, the servants in the courtyard told her that the mistress seemed unwell today and suggested she show more concern. She pushed open the door and stepped barefoot onto the wool carpet.
"Just leave it alone!" Da Ya's temper had grown, and it was easy for her to get into a heated argument with Liu Xiangchun at the slightest disagreement. Sighing, she realized she didn't want things to be this way, but the way her "convenient" mother spoke and acted often left her feeling deeply depressed.
Luo Yuqing's Weibo post had fewer than a hundred shares and only a smattering of comments, though it did manage two hundred likes.
People are just like that; even when they know something is wrong, the power of habit makes them settle for the status quo.
My heart gave a sudden leap. I wondered, when Musa sent me off, had he thought of these things? Was I his loss, or his wait? Or perhaps, was he praying that I would soon find a partner to love for a lifetime?
I was left speechless, never imagining that a casual question from me would trigger such a series of reflections from him. Perhaps it was because we had just attended an Emirati wedding that evening, making George's sentiments feel particularly profound.
Watching the restless YG trainees, Yin Yi felt more or less awkward. With clear eyes, she gazed at the dim floor lamp and rushed toward it in a few strides.
Lifting his hand to wipe the tears from Ling Wushuang's face, Xuanyuan Mo turned toward the entrance of the inner hall and issued a stern command.
Al Ain is the largest oasis in the UAE, belonging to Abu Dhabi and located just over a hundred kilometers from Dubai. Unlike the endless desert landscapes of the other emirates, Al Ain is surrounded by lush trees and clear springs, serving as the most natural touch of green in the desert.
Furthermore, people had seen them. Who could guarantee that those who witnessed it wouldn't harbor evil intentions, secretly copy the video, and spread it further?
If they could not mitigate all of this, the resulting impact would lead to an even more threatening situation.
In just the time it took to draw two breaths, the dozen or so brawny men in black were all lying in pools of blood. They hadn't even seen how Ye Chen moved before feeling a chill at their necks and realizing their throats had been slit.
"Military science fiction requires more than just money," Zhang Zixuan said bluntly. "Authentic weapons are what Director Zhang needs most. Don't even think about Baishu being able to get his hands on those."
The two personal guards were arrogant individuals. Seeing that Zheng Fan would not surrender his saber, they reached out in unison, intending to seize him.
Last year, when news of Li Rusong's death in battle reached the imperial court, Zhu Yijun was deeply grieved. Unable to recover his remains, the Emperor ordered a cenotaph to be built southwest of Changxindian in Wanping County, Shuntian Prefecture. He posthumously conferred upon Li Rusong the titles of Junior Guardian and Earl of Ningyuan, bestowed the posthumous name "Zhonglie" (Loyal and Valiant), and established a shrine in his memory.
A massive corpse collapsed onto the ground. The Abomination, which should have been ferocious and terrifying, was now reduced to only half a body—and a medium-rare one at that.
Consequently, the Zhou residence was meticulously decorated inside and out, with an elegant and tasteful aesthetic that was a delight to the eye. The main hall was stocked with exquisite desserts and snacks to entertain guests, ensuring that every detail was attended to.
The three of them walked for about ten minutes, taking an elevator and passing through a basement before finally arriving in front of a building in a very, very remote location.
But thinking back, this house seemed to belong to Vera in the first place, so there didn't seem to be anything wrong with her returning to live here now.
She reported the problem to the eldest young master. The young master was also aware of Lu Qing'er's high level of martial arts, so he granted her special permission to skip the drills and use that time to teach her military strategy instead.