what breaks and what binds

The daughter of the Chi family has been living in the mountains for sixteen years. Suddenly, she returns to the White City. However, it's soon found out that this missy’s image is a little off. On the first day, the paparazzi catches her having a meal with one of the best actors. The photographs quickly top the hot searches. Best Actor: Don’t make wild guesses. She is my boss and I am her underling. Netizens: As if we would believe you! The next day, the paparazzi catches a financial tycoon tying her shoelaces in the middle of the street. This goes onto the hot searches once again. Some financial tycoon: Don’t make wild guesses. She is my boss and I am her underling. Netizens: (⊙…⊙) On the third day, the Chi family’s missy dominates the hot searches again with paparazzi photos of a big shot in the medical field sending her to school. Big shot in the medical field: I’m sorry, but she is my boss. Netizens: Where is the pretty-face Jiaojiao we were promised? Her image is collapsing. Just as the netizens are gradually getting used to Chi Jiao’s antics, the paparazzi catches her walking into the Civil Affairs Bureau with the head of the Quan family, Quan Jue. Many say that the strategies employed by Quan Jue are brilliant, sly in nature, and brutal. He's an extremely ruthless figure. Quan Jue: I would like to introduce you all to my wife, Chi Jiao. Jiaojiao has been weak and sickly since young. Do not bully her. Netizens: Master Quan, I think you have some misunderstandings about your wife. Chi Jiao suffered a violent death in her previous life. Her soul witnessed that man kiss her remains and perish together with the person who killed her. Only then did she realize that the illegitimate son living in her household had humbled himself because of his love for her. The reincarnated Chi Jiao’s main mission this lifetime is to woo Quan Jue, and become the Little Jiajiao in his heart.

"Master, I'm sorry... It's all my fault that you could not break through before your last moments." "Don't worry, my disciple. I will not die," said Xu Fan as he smiled at his disciple, whose face was covered with tears. “If only… If only I could get you a few more Foundation Establishment Pills..." The genius of the sect knelt on the floor while crying like a baby. Xu Fan looked at his oldest disciple and sighed. He then took out a Foundation Establishment Pill and nonchalantly threw it into his mouth. The next second, divine lights of five different colors filled the world.

Li Yi once lived the dream of every pro gamer. He was at the top of his game with the best equipment, the highest stats, and everything a gamer could ever hope for. However, he soon realized that none of his ill-gotten gains for his to keep when he was branded Public Enemy Number One and killed in the biggest battle of the ages. Now, he has the chance to turn back the clock and return to a time before his first mistake put him on the path of no return. This time, Li Yi will make different choices. With that, comes many interesting encounters — like saving a woman in distress then making love to her seven times in a row while her child slept in the next room. However, will he get back to what truly matters? One thing is for sure, with the memories retained from his past, he will become King of this game.

Walking the earth with a sword in hand Love and hate freely without a plan Stray into the red dust and grievances rise Emotions become the hero’s demise A bloodstained dress is the emperor’s dream The battlefield is not what it seems One sword may bind or break the heart Next life we’ll stay forever apart ----- When a twist of fate causes high school junior Wang Jingyuan to transmigrate into an alternate universe—one where Wuxia and palace struggles play out in real life—she promptly finds herself deeply entangled in power schemes, war, and heartbreak. Left with only her wits, modern knowledge, and all the dramas she’s ever watched, she must navigate this new world and become the smart and strong protagonist of her own story—without losing herself. As the worlds collide and fates intertwine, will Wang Jingyuan find her happily ever after, or will reality shatter every beautiful daydream? ----- Note: This is an ORIGINAL story, not a translation! All rights reserved. Warning: There will be minor cursing in the story.

Standing in the Aristocratic Circle New to the Aristocratic Circle and Subjected to Bullying After crossing over, Dai Shi Ya found herself in a hostile aristocratic family. The housekeeper, Liu, treated her poorly, arranging for her to stay in the servants' quarters and providing her with servant uniforms as "daily clothes." The other servants also held prejudices against her due to her status, making life difficult for her at every turn. Faced with these difficulties, Dai Shi Ya did not choose to confront immediately but decided to take the initiative to try to integrate into the family. She began to help in the kitchen, learning various domestic skills. Although her efforts did not immediately win the recognition of everyone, she gradually won the respect of some of the servants. Shining at the Family Dinner In order to establish herself in the family, Dai Shi Ya decided to take advantage of the family dinner. She meticulously prepared for various aspects of the dinner, including venue layout and menu design. At the dinner, she encountered multiple difficulties from her cousin Dai Yue. Dai Yue first tried to prevent her from attending the dinner by soiling her dress, and then attempted to embarrass her by making her perform piano in front of everyone. However, Dai Shi Ya used her intelligence and skills to defuse the crisis and showcased her embroidery talent and "mind-reading" skills at the dinner, winning everyone's admiration and changing the attitudes of the family elders towards her. Resolving Crises and Consolidating Her Position At the birthday party of the Dai family patriarch, Dai Shi Ya once again became the focus of attention. She not only put in a lot of effort in the preparation process but also skillfully handled various unexpected situations at the party. She exposed Dai Yue's malicious acts of spreading rumors behind the scenes, causing Dai Yue to be embarrassed in front of everyone, while also gaining the recognition and support of the family elders, further consolidating her position in the Dai family. Handling Family Affairs Dai Shi Ya gained the trust of the Dai family patriarch and was asked to handle some family affairs. She took over a land project that had been abandoned for many years and, through her own efforts, resolved a series of issues in the land development process, including the breakage of the capital chain and the resettlement of residents. In the process of handling the land project, she also discovered some clues about the late wife of the Dai family patriarch, which brought her closer to the patriarch and also aroused Dai Yue's jealousy and resentment. Business Competition and the Test of Friendship Business Conspiracy and Counterattack Dai Shi Ya's rise within the family aroused the jealousy and dissatisfaction of some people, making her a target of business competition. The collateral branch of the Dai family, including Dai Qiang, spread rumors behind the scenes, trying to tarnish her reputation and undermine her position in the family. Dai Shi Ya was not knocked down by these rumors. She exposed the conspiracy of Dai Qiang and others through her intelligence and investigative skills, and successfully counterattacked them at the family meeting, maintaining her reputation and position. Friendship Crisis and Resolution Dai Shi Ya's good friend Wei Qing was implicated in her business competition. Wei Qing was threatened by Zhao Lei, forced to distance himself from Dai Shi Ya, and betrayed her in some business affairs. Dai Shi Ya did not give up on Wei Qing. She investigated the truth through her own efforts, exposed Zhao Lei's malicious acts, successfully resolved the friendship crisis with Wei Qing, and also freed Wei Qing from Zhao Lei's threat.

Some curses kill you slowly. Hers could burn the realms to ash. Once, Aria Thorn had everything—a sister she swore to protect, a pack that called her their own, and a fated mate who promised forever. Now, she has nothing but a traitor’s name and a curse in her blood that whispers of a destiny she never wanted. When an ancient evil awakens, tearing holes between the living and the dead, Aria is drawn into a dangerous hunt for answers. The legendary Mirror Gate calls to her, promising salvation and ruin in the same breath. Each step toward it leads her deeper into a realm that remembers every sin she’s tried to forget—and shows her the version of herself she fears most. But the realm’s survival demands more than courage. It demands a choice between the two men who could save her… or destroy her. Rowan, the mate who shattered her trust, still holds the bond fate forged between them. Caleb, the warrior who burns for her, would break every law of magic to keep her alive. As realms collapse and allies vanish, Aria must bind the fractured pieces of her soul, outwit a godlike curse, and face the truth buried in her bloodline. In a final reckoning, love will be her weapon, betrayal her teacher, and her own heart the battlefield. Because the curse that binds her… was never meant to be broken.

In a future world where human society is no longer governed by governments alone but by an invisible predictive system known only through its outcomes, every decision, conflict, and movement is subtly stabilized to maintain global balance. War does not happen because it is predicted before it forms. Chaos does not spread because it is corrected before it grows. Humanity believes it is free—but its freedom has been silently shaped into a controlled equilibrium that no one can see. At the center of this hidden structure stands a young mind—Rayan, a highly intelligent individual who begins to notice inconsistencies in reality itself. What first appears as coincidence slowly reveals itself as design, and what seems like order begins to feel like invisible control. As Rayan moves deeper into the system’s forgotten layers, he discovers that society is not directly controlled by force, but guided through behavioral architecture embedded inside human thinking itself. Every choice people make has already been subtly influenced to ensure stability. When Rayan finally disrupts the core predictive mechanism, the system does not simply shut down—it fractures into residual “anchors” that remain inside human behavior and society’s structure. These anchors continue to silently push humanity back toward equilibrium, even without active control. Now the world exists in an uncertain state—no longer fully governed, yet not fully free. Chaos and order begin to coexist without guidance, forcing humanity to confront a reality it has never experienced before: decision-making without invisible correction. As society slowly adapts, a final question emerges through Rayan’s journey: If absolute freedom leads to instability, and absolute control removes humanity, then what truly defines existence—choice, or the structure that makes choice survivable? Standing at the boundary between collapse and creation, Rayan becomes the catalyst of a world that must now decide its own direction for the first time in history. “When Equilibrium Finally Breaks”

Ellie Yeo thought she could escape her one-sided love for her boss, Simon Sa, by accepting an arranged marriage to Ethan Jung. However, just when she plans to leave Simon’s world behind, he pulls her back into a whirlwind of emotions with one last business trip together. Torn between her growing attachment to Ethan and her unresolved feelings for Simon, Ellie faces her deepest emotional conflicts. As secrets unravel and difficult choices arise, Ellie must decide whether to follow her heart or break free from the man who refuses to let her go. Will she finally escape Simon’s grip, or will their twisted relationship trap her once again?

Riven awoke in a world that had already moved without him. No name, no lineage, no real power to call his own. Eldris Academy forges the brightest heirs and stars. Riven was neither. He was silence. But when trials begin, something buried stirs. A power long forgotten... A name no one expected to remember.... In Eldris, silence is never empty. "Do you hear it, boy? Frostveil whispers....it says you're already dead."

“In this world, your ranking isn’t just a number. It’s your status. It’s your life expectancy.” Lucius was ranked #5 in the world, the most qualified candidate to become a god. Yet betrayal knows no bounds. Murdered by his best friend and his fiancée, his soul is cast into the body of a crippled young man with the lowest ranking in history. [Last.] Rejected and cast aside by his family because of his inability to use magic, Lucius finds himself in a familiar setting, yet covered in life-threatening wounds and with only a limited time left to live. However, fate had a different plan for him. Lucius acquired an unprecedented ability. [Mana Symbiosis] Everyone sees him as a flawed F-Rank who’s bound to die soon, but his ability allows him to fuse spells in creative ways. In a world where magic comes pre-shaped, creating your own magic was impossible. “If the system says I’m the Last, then I’ll have to break it.” --