Chapter 21: A Dangerous Person

Zhai Mu’s gaze carried a dangerous edge, with a subtle undertone. His tone seemed casual, yet there was an unmistakable chill beneath it. Xi Le’s mind paused for a moment, his first reaction being—what did he mean by that? If Zhai Mu wasn’t the one who killed them, could it have been Leng Yiyao? She […]

Chapter 22: He’s Coming

“Lieutenant Colonel, are you free this afternoon?” A cold voice came through the phone, addressing him by rank without any fluctuation in tone, as if his status made no difference. In the background, faint but distinct voices could be heard, overlapping in a steady rhythm. Zhai Mu was familiar with that kind of background noise. […]

Chapter 23: Ulterior Motive

Zhai Mu changed into his standard military uniform and immediately headed to the D City military district as instructed. Due to the recent assassination attempt on Prince Lu Ming, the city was under martial law. While civilian life remained largely unaffected, few people had smiles on their faces. However, the moment he stepped through the […]

Chapter 24: A Salute, Trembling with Excitement

When Zhai Mu arrived at the shooting range, he saw that the entire facility had been cleared out. Not just wealthy businessmen and politicians—even military personnel below the rank of lieutenant colonel were strictly barred from entry. After presenting his credentials and passing multiple security checks, he was finally allowed to proceed to the reception […]

Chapter 25: A Sharp Salute

General Xu had passed the age of fifty, and as a Lieutenant General of the Empire, he was no longer active on the front lines. However, with thirty-five years of military experience and exceptional political acumen, he had distinguished himself among the ranks of the nation’s top commanders. In recent years, he had rarely appeared […]

Chapter 26: Amused Interest

Zhai Mu took a deep breath, forcing himself not to dwell on the gaze lingering behind him. The target ahead was all that mattered. The weight of the sniper rifle was on a completely different level compared to the competition rifles he was used to. The heft, precision, and explosive power of the weapon all […]

Chapter 27: Noisy and Chaotic

Out of respect for the long-standing ties between the Xi family and the Leng family, Xi Le personally escorted Leng Yiyao home. As soon as she stepped out of the car, she was met with a scene of hectic commotion—servants rushing back and forth, their faces full of anxiety. The butler, with his long beard, […]

Chapter 28: A Slap in the Face

The two servants kneeling on the ground, along with the butler, immediately fell silent, as if their tongues had been stolen. Just by observing the way everyone in the room held their breath, it was clear how much authority the speaker held in the Leng household. Leng Yiyao let out a light chuckle and looked […]

Chapter 29: Can’t Get Off Stage

Update: Here’s a schedule of the novels I’m translating. I’ve built up a bank and I have enough chapters of each for the next couple of months (cross my heart and hope to die). MMPMH: Mon/Thu/Sun Top Giants: Tue/Wed/Sat/Sun Stepmother: Mon/Fri “Yaoyao, I misspoke just now. Please don’t be like this…” But don’t be like […]

Chapter 30: Playing to the Gallery

Update: Here’s a schedule of the novels I’m translating. I’ve built up a bank and I have enough chapters of each for the next couple of months. MMPMH: Mon/Thu/Sun Top Giants: Tue/Wed/Sat/Sun Stepmother: Mon/Fri Xi Le couldn’t be bothered to listen to any more nonsense and turned to leave. Leng Yiyao didn’t mind at all—watching […]

Chapter 31: Inspecting the Goods

Leng Yiyao slouched on the sofa and gestured for someone to bring her phone. The servants didn’t dare act as casually as the butler; one by one, they hesitantly glanced at the da xiaojie’s expression. Leng Yiyao smirked and cast a sideways glance. “What’s this, jiejie? You treat me like this? I can’t even take […]

Chapter 32: Learning the Truth

Leng Yiyao glanced up at the large hand about to land on her face. With a slight shift of her body, she fully exposed her injured waist to her father’s view. Leng Weiran had only caught a glimpse of the pale skin from a distance earlier, but now, up close, the bandages and white disinfectant […]

Chapter 33: A Sudden Change

Leng Weiran paused slightly when he heard his daughter mention her brother. His gaze flickered toward the family doctor standing motionless nearby. The doctor immediately lowered his head and started packing up his things. “Er xiaojie, if you feel unwell, just call for me anytime. I have some matters to attend to, so I’ll take […]

Chapter 34: Absolute Authority

“You say… you know who this gift was meant for?” Leng Weiran’s tone subtly slowed down as he studied her with a contemplative gaze. His daughter had always been self-serving—some would call it knowing how to adapt, others would call it selfishness. But at least she had always understood boundaries, never asking for things that […]

Chapter 35: A Rabble

Leng Weiran’s face involuntarily showed a hint of embarrassment. Of course, he knew the Marshal’s temperament—that’s precisely why he had spent so much effort and an enormous fortune bribing high-ranking officials just to get inside information. The Marshal’s itinerary did include a visit to D City, but what in this place could be worth the […]

Chapter 36: Who is She?

Leng Weiran’s expression grew darker and darker. He had no choice but to admit that, based on his second daughter’s explanation, everything suddenly made sense. A mere businessman like him had managed to ‘coincidentally’ learn the itinerary of the Empire’s Marshal. Even if parts of the schedule were public, the fact that the Marshal hadn’t […]

Chapter 37: How is This Explained?

Leng Weiran suddenly turned his face, staring straight at Leng Yirou as if trying to find something on her face.   Even though Leng Yirou was accustomed to her father’s gaze, the look in his eyes at this moment didn’t seem to suggest he agreed with her opinion.   “Dad…” She awkwardly clasped her hands together, subtly […]

Chapter 38: What Are His Intentions?

Leng Yiyao had an exceptionally comfortable nap. It wasn’t until the sun began to set, casting its golden light onto the head of her bed, that she slowly woke up. Stretching lazily, she glanced at the clock. Good—it was six o’clock. Dinner should be just about ready. After changing clothes, brushing her hair, and washing […]

Chapter 39: Great Shift in Power

“You have nothing to say about this?” Leng Chao understood his father’s meaning. After a brief pause, he still decided to ask. Leng Yiyao pushed her glass of water aside, tilting her head slightly as she met her brother’s gaze. His usual icy arrogance was tinged with an unfamiliar warmth. She couldn’t help but chuckle. […]

Chapter 40: Treacherous Human Heart

By the time dinner ended, a sliver of the sunset still lingered on the horizon. The bloodcurdling screams from the neighboring house had grown weaker. Leng Yirou, recalling how she had just shared afternoon tea with her friend yesterday, now saw that same friend groveling on the ground, kowtowing desperately to the emotionless soldiers. She […]