Volume 1, Chapter 23: The Ding Family's Schemes

Chu Yique frowned, his eyes scanning a collection of objects he had never seen before.

I watched Hao Ge hold Rouge close, completely indifferent to the gazes of others; though the world cannot be shut out, one can at least find happiness upon their faces.

Sima Shu was busy selecting something at the counter. Wu Ningxin decided to step inside, hoping to stage a chance encounter that would allow her to appear before Sima Shu in a natural way.

Qin Shanhai walked out of the bun shop feeling utterly dejected, overcome by a profound sense of loss, as if he had been stripped of the most important thing in his life.

She had a father skilled in the art of moxibustion and a mother who was a top-tier veterinarian; she could inherit whatever she chose, however she wished.

Cold sweat beaded on Yan Junlin’s forehead. Under the weight of countless eyes, he was bearing immense pressure.

"Ye Hanyu, are you planning to eat all that lipstick for dinner?" Huang Xinying turned her head and shouted at the man trailing behind her.

But once Yang Chunmao mentioned he had been to Yunnan, he felt a sense of certainty. His trip to Yunnan back then wasn't just for drug trafficking; he had secret business to attend to, so his itinerary had been classified, with Chen Sangu, who was intimately familiar with the region, accompanying him the entire time.

His long, thick, dark eyelashes veiled the emotions in his eyes, but they could not hide the faint glimmer flickering within them.

"Then why did you plead guilty in the first place?" Xiao Qiren asked, puzzled. He couldn't help but find Jian Xi’s vacillating attitude—first attempting to confess and then refusing to do so—utterly baffling.

If Yang Lin spent enough time as an interstellar merchant and rose to the rank of a high-level trader, such insecurity would naturally begin to fade.

However, he knew better than anyone that elevating a brand was merely the beginning. True brand building is a long-term, systematic, and complex undertaking, far removed from the simplicity of short-term hype or event marketing.

From the "One Country, Two Systems" policy in the autonomous region to the current State of Israel, the relationship between the two sides has undergone constant adjustment, with mutual penetration evolving through a series of advances and retreats.

Seeing the terrifying power of the golden light, Zhang Quan’s expression shifted violently, and he hurriedly retreated. The attacks of a divine dragon like the Golden Dragon were indeed formidable; even suppressed by the red glow, it remained an incredibly potent strike.

On the other side of the Japanese battle line, Zhang Feiyun, commander of the first squadron of carrier-based aircraft from the Chinese seaplane carrier *Flying Eagle*, dove toward the Japanese fleet with five seaplanes, aiming directly at the *Satsuma*.

How should I put it? The waltz between Wang Zijun and Audrey Hepburn had become a delightful spectacle, one that could truly be described as art.

Wang Zijun had long since asked Sonny Chiba to convey his intentions. Given Masutatsu Oyama’s current standing, he could have easily dismissed Wang Zijun, yet he still agreed to the request. He didn't even charge for the use of the training grounds, asking only that Wang Zijun provide sufficient compensation for his students and disciples.

Just as he was about to enter the house, Liu Yiliang heard a sound and couldn't help but turn his head, only to be met by a bullet growing larger in his vision.

Cai E was startled and quickly raised his binoculars. He saw a long line of steamships on the river; dense volleys of autocannon fire and tracer rounds from heavy machine guns poured fiercely into the ranks of the Russian cavalry on the shore. The Russian forces fell into immediate chaos, suffering heavy casualties under the intense barrage.

Upon leaving, Huang Taiji indeed followed the example of Wuzhu, dragging the entire imperial family away with him. Although the Ming army had resolved to attack with all their might regardless of the consequences, the sight of the Emperor’s carriage being coerced left them with a lingering hesitation. The gunners lacked resolve, and they could only watch helplessly as the enemy troops made their escape.

On the morning of the eighth day, Xia Zhiyan woke up early and pouted in dissatisfaction upon finding Wu Di was not by her side, just as Wu Di happened to return.

Suddenly, an indescribable chill surged from the depths of the attack that had yet to dissipate.

If they lacked the heart of compassion, they could hardly be called human; if they lacked the spirit of progress, they could hardly be called soldiers; and if they lacked a sense of honor, they would no longer be the elite of the Great Song.

"Things at the Great Physician’s clinic are mostly settled. There haven't been any major issues at the other clinics recently, but Lin Yuntian from the Traditional Chinese Medicine Association called earlier. He said that since you’ve been missing for so long, the people from the China TCM Association have been helping out at your clinic, and they’re asking you for wages!" Lin Ya said with a smile.

That is, once deployed, even the user would be suppressed within it, unable to move a muscle.

It was his first time seeing Wu Shun from such close quarters. In his memory, his lord’s figure had always been tall and distant; he hadn't expected that in his wounded state, he would actually be able to see him.

"The enemy frogmen have been wiped out. It will take time for them to reorganize, and our fleet is pushing forward; Zhou Yu will surely not dare to interfere," Pang Tong said.

After placing Zhang Xiong on the couch, the two personal guards returned directly to the main hall. They were Wu Shun’s personal guards, and their primary duty was to ensure his safety. Zhang Xiong had been delivered to the Vermilion Bird Legion camp, and his security was naturally their responsibility.

After a moment of respite, the White Dragon opened its eyes again and looked at Wu Di—or more precisely, at the Golden Holy Sword in Wu Di’s hand. The next moment, the dragon’s eyes widened in shock.