Volume 1 Chapter 37: What Are You Faking Illness For?

Song Mingzhu grabbed his sleeve and gave it a tug. "I understand, Second Brother. I was reckless today. What exactly are they saying inside? Will Prince Chu release Mother?"

Just then, Tang Yifan’s phone rang. A voice on the other end said urgently, "President, there have been adverse reactions to the product on the market. Please return to the company immediately."

The crowd craned their necks to catch a glimpse. At that moment, a light breeze blew past, carrying a strange and exquisite fragrance. It emanated from the palanquin of the woman referred to as Princess Vasa.

Zhong Anguo was a businessman at heart, and though his subordinates, Baldy and A-Rong, were considered street-hardened, they remained skeptical of Jiang Shen’s reputation despite the rumors.

Xia Nuolan remained seated, trapped in an awkward dilemma: she could neither chase after Lu Jinnian nor stay put.

"Don't mind him, that's just his temper, hehe." Jin Zhiqing walked over, patted Du Mei’s shoulder with a feigned air of seniority, and turned to leave.

It is said that the croquembouche was the centerpiece at weddings celebrating alliances between kingdoms, symbolizing sweetness, friendship, and peace. Since the shop mostly offered cream, chocolate, and ice cream fillings that would melt on the way home, it would be better to develop some new fillings.

Su Meixin greeted each of the seven women in turn, exchanged a few words, and bestowed upon them gifts of jewelry and ornaments. Feeling weary, she finally dismissed them.

I entered the tavern and was met with a shocking sight. The usually pristine establishment was in total disarray; tables and chairs were overturned, and the floor was littered with shards of wine jars and bowls.

"They knew you were wealthy, so they acted as shills to swindle your money. You didn't realize it at first, but later you saw through them," Jiang Shen said, watching his eyes closely.

"This shop just opened. I heard it belongs to some Spirit-Medium Group from Xiangmen, a joint venture with a local tycoon," Hu Qiao said, trailing behind the three, her voice dropping to a whisper by the end.

Facing the charging beast, a tall man from the X-Weapon unit lowered his body with an expressionless face. Like a tank, he charged forward and collided heavily with the beast, sending it flying like a cannonball.

"It does seem that someone has been secretly protecting Brother Qi," Zhang Yu said, nodding in agreement with Zhu Di.

Russell had no idea what was happening outside. Deep within the Dark Dimension, he was searching for traces of Dormammu.

Lin Ruoxi’s company specialized in computer development, and in order to overtake her competitors, she had to introduce new technology.

Of course, the five major gangs of Hecheng had few capable fighters to speak of; in terms of strength, they were far inferior to the Lianhuan Water Fort of the past. If the Yangtze Gang were to mobilize their true elites, the assault would not have been as difficult as the one against the Eighteen Lianhuan Water Forts.

Listening to the sound of his breathing over the phone, I felt as though I could see him smiling with joy before he had even spoken a word.

The Dongshan garrison serves as the second line of defense between China and its neighbors, while the first line consists of those respectable and beloved soldiers stationed at the border.

Li Shu’s demeanor remained unruffled. His expression was calm, yet his gaze did not waver as he stared coldly at Zhao Quanyou.

"Alright then, I'll host next time! You brothers must do me the honor of attending!" I poured a glass of wine and downed it in one gulp.

Moving lightly on his feet, Hawkeye dodged the pounce, but the enemy swiveled its head, its glowing red eyes locked onto him.

With Wu Fan taken away, Sun Huoming and the others felt a sense of relief. Lan Siyan sat on the ground, lost in thought.

"This is a six-person dormitory. Those two spots already have luggage, so those must be the ones who arrived earlier. You two should pick your beds, put your luggage away, and then go buy some daily necessities. We can wait until everyone has arrived to clean up," Tian Yu said, setting down Niu Qingfeng’s luggage.