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In front of others, he is a cold and callous President of an empire. Young, wealthy and handsome, he is also the Prince Charming in every woman’s heart. Only Chi Enen knows how temperamental, domineering and possessive he is! Five years ago, Chi Enen left him and disappeared without a trace. Now, she bumped into him coincidentally and he refuses to let her go. After their reencounter, he bounds Chi Enen mercilessly to his side. If she is out of his sight for a moment, his paranoia will be triggered… “I gave in to you in the past because I can't bear not to. Now, I have already decided to do it my way. I don't need your agreement." “Li Beijue, what do you want from me?” “I just want you to fall in love with me!” Chi Enen struggles to get out of his clutches and at the same time, fighting desperately to resist his charm. Will he discover the truth of what happened five years ago?

"She was a demon to begin with, how could she possibly be corrupted by encountering me, a human? Critics always talk about ludicrous things." In 1798, during an interview with the press, Cardinal Bishop Lanci was asked about his past with the exiled last princess of the Demon Race, as well as recent signs of the resurrection of the demons. He stated: "I have made too many efforts to defend world peace, I am quite sure, there is absolutely no possibility for the Demon Race to revive under her leadership." ...... In the winter of 1802, the revival of the Demon Race succeeded. [Based on the above information, please indicate who is the main culprit leading to the revival of the Demon Race, and explain why it is Lanci. (10 points)] —— excerpt from "Classic Examination Questions in Empire History."

Hunted for the Alchemical Book in her hand - Mu Ruyue wakes up in the body of a wastrel in Shenwu Continent - a martial arts dominated world. Her fiancé has jilted her in favor of her foster sister. Her father condones her abuse. Her younger sister wishes she was never born. And the whole country ridicules and insults her for being a first-rate wastrel. Wastrel? Not at all. With the Alchemical Book in her hand, what pills and elixirs can't she refine? Jilted? She'd rather marry the pure and innocent Ghost King, Ye Wuchen. ---- Mu Ruyue: Stop calling me Sister! Ye Wuchen: Can I call you Wife then? Mu Ruyue: Not that either! Ye Wuchen: (about to cry) Mu Ruyue: (sighs) Suit yourself. Ye Wuchen then leans forward and kisses the corners of her lips. Mu Ruyue: …Did a child just steal her first kiss? ---- Brother 1: Let her go! Brother 2: She is my mother, why should I let go of her! Brother 1: Don't ever think of robbing my mother! Mu Ruyue: Let me introduce you, Jing'er, this is your younger brother. Huang'er, this is your elder brother. Huang'er: Mother, this stupid boy bullied me. He's not my brother. Jing'er: Little guy, from now on, you must listen to me. Ye Wuchen: (How exactly do these two regard him? They dare fight over his wife in front of him...)

Everyone thought she was just a country girl with nothing but good looks. It was only when a national medical master begged to apprentice at her feet did the world realize the country girl mastered the ancient medical arts. When an eSports tycoon blocked her doorway for seven days and nights, the world learned she was not only skilled in medicine but also an eSports grandmaster. As one alter ego after another fell, dazzling the public's eyes, what shocked them even more was that someone had her in his arms. Public: She is our leader, let go of her. Qiao Si: Shut up, she's mine.

Five different worlds of spirits, demons, ghosts, monsters, and beasts descended on the Blue Star in the form of dungeons. Humans were randomly selected by the Heavenly System to enter these dungeon worlds. Su Qianqian, a kindergarten student, was unexpectedly chosen. When Su Yang learned that his daughter was going to enter the dungeon world, he reminded her, "Don't play for too long. Come home on time for dinner." Play? Did he think the dungeon world, which was like a human purgatory, was a playground? Just when people all thought Su Qianqian was done for, they were surprised to find out she was really just playing around. In various dungeon worlds, the divine beast Qilin served as her mount, a legendary demon lord begged to be her full-time nanny, a giant monster acted as her bodyguard, and flower fairy and ghost queen Xiaoqian even wanted to be her stepmother. The whole world was shocked. Who on earth was Su Qianqian's father, Su Yang?!!

Qiao Xi, who grew up in a mental hospital, was a hidden boss. Four years ago, she had sex with a strange man by accident, and she ran away when pregnant. Four years later, when she came back with her son, she found that there was a boy who looked exactly like her son! The little boy: "Miss, let me introduce my father to you. He is handsome, rich, and faithful. He is a rare good man..." Qiao Xi looked at her blind date and asked, "your son looks like my son. Can you explain it?" Fu Qinyu: "Obviously, he is our baby." The blind date became a family reunion!

He left his home, unwillingly, to a realm of cultivation, Xianshu, mythical manuals and Dao. And now he’s here due to a failed attempt at going home, a place bears a lot of resemblance but not the same. “At least it’s close enough here. I’ll get there on my next jump.” Jianmen Yu said to himself, “But while I’m prepping, let me do my old job here for a bit.” And there we have it, “Xianshi Inn”, run by a cultivator, who’s not of this world. Don’t mess with it or its employees, the owner will kick your ass, no matter who you are, no matter WHAT you are. Patreon available: egaochan (avatar is a crab), feel free to tip me if you like my stories! The full book of this novel is now available on Amazon, if you would like to support me and my work, head to Amazon and search "Xianshi Inn"!

The esteemed Shen Yan has been reborn, but with confused memories. She finds herself as a widely disliked female celebrity in a popular novel, where everyone blindly follows the protagonist's questionable beliefs. Even the original Shen Yan ends up in prison for the protagonist, sacrificing her life for the so-called love story. Shen Yan: ......I'm certain this is a case of foolish love-brain without a doubt. It is well known in the capital's social circle that Shen Yan lost her prestigious family status over a man. Shen Yan: ......I've never seen such a foolish person. --- To secure her own livelihood, Shen Yan snatches the protagonist's popularity on a live variety show, topping the trending search list. Protagonist: ??? Haters relentlessly attack Shen Yan's education. Shen Yan turns around and slaps them with her academician certificate from a research institute. Haters: ...... The haters persist, targeting Shen Yan's family background. Once Shen Yan's family history is exposed, she dominates the hot search list! The protagonist couple flaunts their love, but Shen Yan, with her expressionless husband in tow, takes a stroll and effortlessly captures the top spot again. Protagonist couple: ?!! --- The public is waiting for Shen Yan to be abandoned by the powerful figures of the capital. Shen Yan contemplates her husband, who begs for hugs every night—the same husband rumored to be emotionless. The rumors say Mr. Qi has neglected his young wife for 30 days. In a discreet corner, Mr. Qi complains that the busy Shen Yan has neglected him for 30 days, and only cuddles can heal him. Later on, everyone is stunned by Mr. Qi's extravagant displays of marital love, leaving them burnt on the outside yet tender inside. --- PS: Not a novel transmigration, not a system story. [1V1, light-hearted, a doting romance, power couple] Soul terminal illness female lead VS expressionless misunderstood male lead

The era of the Heavenly Emperor has become a legend. When all the archaeological experts were crazy about it, my sister of the School of Archaeology exposed my identity as a disciple of Ruthless Emperor. "Brother, don't lie. My IQ is as high as 180." Jiang Xiaobai: "I'm telling the truth. I'm not a disciple of Ruthless Emperor."

Abigail’s only crime in life was being born as the mute daughter of the deceptive maid, who drugged her boss and got pregnant for him… or so she thought. All her life she had to serve her stepsister, Genevieve, attending to her every whim. While Genevieve used every opportunity she got to make Abigail’s life hell, even to the point of seducing Abigail’s boyfriend. On the night she resumes college, Abigail crosses path with Jamal Jonas, a heartbroken elusive billionaire, who leaves behind a stuffed animal that belonged to his first love. Abigail keeps the stuffed animal, which stirs her long lost memories. Five years later, Jamal shows up again, but this time as Genevieve's new live-in driver. Working for Genevieve quickly places him near the supposedly mute and intelligent Abigail who he doesn’t immediately recognize, and soon enough, Jamal finds himself pulled in by Abigail's charms. Jamal quickly realizes there is more to her than meets the eye, and there might be more connecting Abigail to his first love than Genevieve.