Chapter 124: Overestimating One's Capabilities
Li Changsheng remained expressionless; he was magnanimous toward the dead and paid no mind to their words. He gently stroked Annie’s head before drawing her behind him, speaking calmly, “Don’t worry, it’s just a fool who doesn’t know his limits.” His eyes were as calm as still water, showing no trace of fear or hesitation.
Facing James’s menacing stance, Li Changsheng merely raised an eyebrow slightly, as if watching a dull performance. A faint, disdainful smile tugged at the corner of his lips.
In Madam Wang’s eyes, the entire Qin Mu household was considered outsiders, having no right to inherit anything. Yet in reality, Qin Mu’s official career was far more promising than Qin Jing’s. Madam Wang would never dare to confront the Ministry of Personnel at court, questioning, “My husband is the legitimate heir to the ministerial estate. Why are you promoting an adopted son instead?”
He Tianlei glanced behind him and saw that the flashlight beam from Xianyu still illuminated the corner. Relieved, he continued walking inward.
“The young lady’s words are true; she can indeed be saved. We can even offer money to help her brother’s treatment, which would surely win her loyalty. However, we must wait a little longer,” Granny Li said with an unusually bright gleam in her eyes, full of unwavering confidence.
The figure clad in black was entirely shrouded beneath a black gauze robe, with no skin exposed.
“It’s nothing; he just wants to have a word with me,” He Tianlei reassured everyone, engaging in a back-and-forth conversation in French with the other party.
Everywhere the eye roamed were fruit-shaped objects—the grand bed itself was a huge half mango, and the quilt resembled banana peels. The air was filled with the scent of oranges.
Then, the Mirror of Wasteland in Lan Jiao’s hand emitted a piercing green glow, the seemingly blurry mirror surface shooting out a terrifying beam of light.
They returned to the Prince of Xiang’s mansion, first indulging in food and drink, then playing with Chan’er until she went off to “tend” to her pets. Only then did the couple find time to discuss serious matters.
Before Consort Feng could finish speaking, a distant thunderclap startled her, causing her heart to pound wildly. Her anger was unknowingly quelled by fear.
Shen Xingzhi sighed softly, wiping away the tears lingering at her eyes with one hand while pulling her close in a tight embrace.
Thus, the current situation was clear: Jinghua did not refuse to bring Xing’er along, but none of their team members possessed the ability to do so.
As expected, upon hearing this, Wang Jing on the other end of the call did not beat around the bush but stated directly.
The system’s alert sounded as Ye Luoyun had already carved a path through, his figure swiftly flying out.
Cheng Dalei took time from his busy schedule to meet with Hua Mulan. Unlike their first encounter, this meeting was more private, attended only by Hua Mulan, Cheng Dalei, and Xu Shenji.
Regardless, being a local expert, Qi Lang—once the foremost master—produced works of considerable merit and many noteworthy aspects.
Had it not been for Zhang Jiaqian bringing this matter up today, she wouldn’t have even considered it.
“You need someone to look after you here. Your mother and I will stay to care for you.” Perhaps they still hadn’t learned how to relate properly to their parents. Now, when they suggested staying here to keep watch, Zhanju felt especially uneasy in his heart.
Ye Luoyun’s face remained impassive. Without the other side making a move, he wouldn’t either. The system continued absorbing the power of the sun.
“Hu... husband!” Shangguan Lingyou stared in shock at the angry man before her, feeling as if he might devour her at any moment, utterly paralyzed by fear.
Liu Tao placed a USB drive on the table. Wu Chaohua was instantly shocked—it was his own drive. Besides some of his work files, it contained all the production techniques and formulas he had prepared to take away.
But Lin Jie showed no reaction, even furrowing his brow. One must understand that Lin Jie had never lacked gold coins and was unaware of their purpose.