Chapter 73: Still Not Won Over

Xu Yancheng hadn’t sent them formal invitations, but with Wen Caiqing’s connections, obtaining an invitation was more than easy. Each invitation admitted two, so Wen Caiqing accompanied Su Yi to the event.

Su Yi had some difficulty getting out of the car, and Wen Caiqing hurried over to help her. By sheer coincidence, Huang Han and Lin Lu got out of the car opposite them. Lin Lu’s gaze brushed coolly over Su Yi, as though she had already...

Today, they were playing in the backyard; beyond a toppled section of the wall lay the back mountain. Guo Nan could tell that Lele now held a remarkable status in Mount Qingcheng, possibly even the new Daozi, successor to Meng.

It was as if Qi Hansheng knew exactly what she was thinking, cutting right through with his words, completely unconcerned that he was speaking ill of his own father-in-law.

Jiang Zhiwan subtly shifted, shielding Jiang Xianfeng behind her, her sharp gaze fixed on the old man.

Upon seeing those scars, his brows knitted, and a trace of heartache softened his cold face. He blamed himself for failing to protect her, for allowing her to suffer these injuries.

Yun Zhi noticed the tenderness in her eyes and, sensing a subtle change in her emotions, turned her head with concern.

He and she remained in bed for a long, long time, until those outside, thoroughly exasperated, finally left in a huff.

Qu Jing frowned as she weighed the coins in her hand, then, after a couple of shakes, tossed eight yuan in change straight to Ruoxi.

Chen Yuan circled behind Jiu You, and sure enough, the hair draped over her back was noticeably longer than before they’d entered the bamboo grove.

After hearing the Four Immortals’ thoughts, Liu Lang was a little surprised. He had never considered things from that perspective.

Seeing Su Yang in such a state, Lin Hong felt it inappropriate to try persuading him again; after all, there must be a reason for his actions.

Though this journey had been fraught with danger overall, by two o’clock, entering the casino brought an entirely different scene.

“Well, Dr. Gu is here,” someone said, flicking a flame from their fingers and, with a showy flourish, lighting Gu Haofeng’s cigarette.

When he kneaded those two soft forms on his body, he even added a special touch—just enough so the two wouldn’t notice—keeping everything under his conscious control.

With this, the debt owed by Bloodhand’s father in the past was finally repaid. Now, if Old Master Guan wanted his help again, he’d have to follow the rules of the underworld.

Otherwise, such unpredictable circumstances would drive Su Yang into utter madness. As the seconds ticked by with no further cause for suspicion, everyone could only start silently executing their orders.

Shen Ruge curiously picked up the lunchbox on the table. When she opened it, she found it filled with all kinds of sushi, and in the center of each piece was a heart carved from a cherry.

So he hurried after Gu Haofeng, using his toxic power to alert him of his presence. If Gu Haofeng wasn’t foolish, he would stop in his tracks.

Qin Qianying handed the keys to Xiao Jun, then got into the back seat herself, rolling the window all the way down. She needed the wind to blow away her fear, to clear her confusion.

A cool breath traveled through her body and returned along her arm. Shi Yuxun slowly opened her eyes, just as the Illusion Spirit Pearl flashed a brilliant white. Instinctively, she closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, the pearl had returned to its gentle, milky glow.

She watched as his lips parted, his tone even but carrying a pressing force. The figure that had been curled up in the chair for so long was startled into looking up, their gaze locking unerringly with his.

In any case, Luke breathed a sigh of relief. Though the ship girls were strong, every time he saw them, his heart inexplicably softened. He never wanted to see them hurt. It was strange; in his previous world, he could have been called cold-hearted, but now he found himself growing soft.