[Apocalyptic setting + dual male leads + younger partner + 1V1 + sweet pampering + superpower + couple growth]... more>>

Short-Tempered and Jealousy-Prone with Explosive Combat Skills X Cold and Shy with High Intelligence

Serious apocalyptic story, serious sweet pampering story

The fights are real, the sweetness is genuine

Growing together, interconnected, heading in both directions!

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Amidst continuous downpour, the world enters a ridiculous apocalypse.

On a terrifying rainy night, a strange plant forcefully enters Lin Mu’s body.

And at that moment, a young man who knows many secrets of the apocalypse unexpectedly arrives at the door.

From then on, his world gains an additional person.

When every step in the world is a perilous situation.

Fortunately, there is you.

…

A. First Encounter

Fu Jingmo: Hey, can I borrow a place to stay?
Lin Mu (rejecting three times): No, can’t, inconvenient.
Fu Jingmo: If you don’t speak, I’ll just come in myself!
Lin Mu: Damn it, shameless!!!

B. After a long time

Fu Jingmo: “Lin Xiaomu. You’re truly Fu Ge’s precious treasure.”
Fu Jingmo: “I will wait for you, in a place where you can’t see, always waiting for you.”
Fu Jingmo: “Don’t worry, I won’t change my answer.”
Fu Jingmo: “So just keep believing in me.”

C. Question: How can one survive in a world filled with zombies?

Fu Jingmo: Blow them up, scatter them into ashes.
Lin Mu: Seriously, feed Xiao Yuan properly.
Fu Jingmo: ???
He Ze: Stop causing trouble and stick close to Fu Ge and Mu Mu…
Team member A: Stick close to Fu Ge and Mu Mu…
Team member B: Stick close to Fu Ge and Mu Mu…
Team member: Stick close… <<less

【 While maintaining character, the female lead is a scum—truly a scum—and not a good person. Shura Field and Crematorium are all flying together. Slightly a Mary Sue who is loved by many. 】... more>>

What should one do if they get transmigrated into the body of a vicious female supporting character who must do bad deeds? Su Yu’s answer is, of course, to continue doing bad deeds! As an outstanding graduate of the Quick Transmigration Bureau, Yu’s task is to become a cannon fodder female supporting character, capture the male lead, and then abuse him in the most vicious and despicable manner with the intention of making him understand that only the female lead is his true destined goddess and all the other women are just flashy, cheap goods.

(1) The greedy secretary in a CEO romance novel who seduced the male protagonist before getting together with his brother.

(2) The gold-digging ex-girlfriend in a campus novel who abandoned the male protagonist because she despises the poor and loves the rich.

(3) The deceitful fox demon in a cultivation novel who disrupted the male protagonist’s ruthless path and dug into his heart for the sake of her own cultivation.

(4) The heartless, educated young woman in a republican era novel who tricked the male protagonist into working to support her because she couldn’t bear to endure hardship before leaving him without a care to return to the city.

(5) The fake, selfish heiress in a true heiress novel who seduced the powerful male protagonist and deceived his feelings in order to maintain her status.

(6) The white lotus cousin in an ancient China’s novel who deceived the male protagonist in order to get close to the prince.

(7) The malicious small white flower in a post-apocalyptic novel who pushed the male protagonist toward the zombie tide in order to survive.

(8) The hypocritical village belle in a farming novel who took the female lead’s credit by falsely claiming that she saved the male protagonist and, after being exposed, conspired with the village to frame the male lead for being part of the rebellion.

Su Yu is just diligently completing her tasks, but who can inform her as to why all the male leads are suddenly getting blackened?! “Don’t! Don’t come over! Why are you not going to the female lead but clinging onto me instead and not letting go?! Someone help me, ah—” From then on, Su Yu found herself embarking on a path where she was either locked in a small, dark room or on the path to being locked in one. She burst into tears with a “wa” sound! <<less

How often do you see those annoying enemy characters in games that heal your enemies?... more>>

I’ve become such a character

I was reincarnated as a crony of the son of a frontier count who does evil deeds in the popular game “The Legend of the Magic Sword”

I had a twin sister who suffered from a disease.

In order to not let her die, I came up with a secret plan—-. <<less

"I'm pregnant... It's just a malicious rumour that will soon disappear." ... more>>

The shocking news spread that Lady Setina Belbourne, an unknown man's child, had given birth, causing a stir in society. It was the work of her jealous younger sister and stepmother who wanted to take away her fiancé. General Axion Castawyn, the commander-in-chief of the imperial army, proposed to marry Setina, who had been jilted.

"I need a child, but using a real one would be pitiful, so a fictional one would be perfect."

He is the ruler of people, who with his mere presence, captures people's attention and even scares away beasts. Axion Castawyn smiled quietly like darkness. Setina decided to marry him for revenge, but the chillingly cold duke seemed strange.

"So from now on, we should be passionate lovers. A couple so in love that a baby could be conceived before we even enter the wedding hall."

Isn't it too intimate for a contractual marriage?

"My wife belongs to me. She has always been mine. I have no intention of forgiving those who have insulted my wife."

Are you more aggressive than me in seeking revenge? Is this really okay? <<less

One day, I woke up only find out that I’d become a Demon Lord, an individual responsible for protecting a dungeon. The world I’d been spirited away to was one filled with violence. Gigantic monsters wandered through it and competed with each other each and every day for the right to survive. I had no choice but to strengthen my dungeon’s defenses in hopes of living another day—or at least that was what I’d thought. For some odd reason, I instead ended up spending my days in relaxation and bliss.... more>>

This is Yuki’s story, my story. It tells the tale of how I spent my days after settling down in a dungeon with a self indulgent, “supreme” dragon girl and a young vampire. <<less

Bei Nuan found herself in an apocalypse novel that didn’t have a romantic pairing and became the holy mother female supporting character that specialized in being a drag to the team. In the end, she sacrificed the team to save a city of people and was cursed out by the readers.... more>>

Bei Nuan: I know the male protagonist and the plot. I’ll definitely be good at playing the female support character’s second chance.

There was a ding in her head. The task of the Holy Mother has begun. Play the role of a holy mother in front of the male protagonist. You can leave this world when you get to 100%.

Bei Nuan: “…”

[Although I do good things every day, I’m really not a good person.]

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The male protagonist, Lu Xingchi, had a bug-level existence and easily crushed everything, but one small detail left his team being wiped out.

The first thing he did after he was reborn was to plan on throwing that holy mother white lotus into a pile of zombies.

But, as the days dragged on, he found it harder and harder to do so.

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System: New task unlocked: Within the next 24 hours, acting like a holy mother in front of the male lead will not give you any Holy Mother points. Acting like a holy mother in front of Male B, Male C, and Male D will get you double Holy Mother points.

Bei Nuan: There was such a good thing?

Lu Xingchi discovered that that girl, who had solemnly vowed yesterday, “I’ll follow you every step of the way. Every second that I’m separated from you is a waste of my life,” had disappeared. <<less

Seto an ex-boy soldier who was expelled from the party of heroes on his journey because of his ruthless and incomparable fighting style. The former leader of the Demon King’s army, Satis, was kicked out after a series of failures.... more>>

The two “former” enemies decide to travel together to find a second life. Sometimes they go to hot springs, sometimes they sleep in the same bed, sometimes they are attacked by demons. But what do they find at the end of their journey when they lose their place in the world?

The road story of the (former) brave boy soldier and (former) demon lord’s army leader’s “rebirth”! <<less

Yan Leyang was an ordinary beastman—a typical corporate s*ave.... more>>

One day, he transmigrated and became a coquettish and b*tchy cannon fodder in a sci-fi novel.

The type that dies a tragic death and gets eaten alive.

Yan Leyang looked at the ‘race’ section on his ID card. His original/beast form was a ginger cat?

Yan Leyang who transmigrated: ······

Although he looked tremendously weak.. Although he was also a small kitty…

But he was a big Siberian big ginger cat.

AKA; an Amur (Siberian) tiger.

The little kitty that has ‘王’ [King] stripes on its forehead and has the ability to demolish a head with one bite…

Transmigrated to the character’s closing story but didn’t die. Asking online for help, what to do next? <<less

Iris Lepos.... more>>

She was the queen of a fallen country.

Hayer, her husband’s younger brother and her first love, came to her, who remained alone on the throne where even the king had fled.

“Can you find the North Gate?”

The Lepos were born with a map of the world in their heads and could find their way in the middle of the desert.

Iris, the heir to the throne, nodded.

And the moment she crossed the North Gate through a severe snowstorm.

She realized. That she’s back six years ago.

“If something changes beyond the North Gate, don’t love me then. Never.”

And knowing that she had the opportunity to save the man who died for her.

“Promise me that you will help me avoid marriage that I don’t want.”

Miraculously given a second chance.

To change her fate, this time she went to Hayer first.

Will she be able to live as a king instead of a shadow queen? <<less

Ming Huashang was the younger fraternal twin sister. Her birth symbolized auspiciousness and she lost her mother at a young age causing Duke Zhen to dote on her immensely. She was spoiled to the point where she became ignorant, incompetent, and lazy; she was the complete opposite of her elder fraternal twin brother who was renowned all throughout Chang’an. Ming Huashang originally lived a peaceful life, prepared to dilly dally and eat till she died. Until one night, she had a dream and learned that she was actually a fake daughter.... more>>

The two children were swapped at birth, and the real daughter was living among the commoners. Although she was raised in an impoverished environment, she was diligent and motivated. She became a well-known talented woman at a young age, in stark contrast to her fake.

Later, the truth was revealed. The real daughter was taken back to the duke manor causing her status as the fake daughter to plummet. In the end, she was poisoned to death, silently, in the middle of the night.

Ming Huashang, whose biggest dream was to live a long life before dying, was terrified. Seeing that there was only one year left before the return of the real daughter, Ming Huashang tucked her tail between her legs, got her act together, and tried her best to please her elder twin brother in name, Ming Huazhang.

But her aloof and excellent elder brother couldn’t be fooled. Ming Huashang failed to please her big thigh, so she gave up decisively and set her sights on her real elder brother – the top scholar Su Xingzhi, the future prime minister from humble beginnings.

After the third time Ming Huashang sneaked out to meet the newly minted top scholar, Ming Huazhang appeared in her room late at night and said to her in disappointment, “Younger sister, why is your patience still so poor.” <<less

God: “I’ll lie to this guy and tell him that I reincarnated him as the protagonist, when actually I just reincarnated him as cannon fodder (LOL).”... more>>

A high school boy who longed for the protagonists that appeared in fiction got hit by a truck and died. He was then called before God, who told him that he will be reincarnated inside a game based on a novel. Our boy was happy to be told that he was going to be reincarnated as Protagonist… However, he was actually reincarnated as mere cannon fodder inside utsuge!! (T/N: Utsuge translates as “melancholy/depressing game” and that’s basically it.)

And so, the guy was played by god’s scheme … Well, such a thing didn’t happen though. He firmly held onto his belief and the vision of his ideal which then changed the world. <<less

A wealthy young man from a wealthy family was turned into a poor girl named Ifia. A system then gave her a choice.... more>>

【Save the World】 or 【To be in a relationship with the villainess】

Compared to the heavy responsibility of saving the world, the villainess Amelia is a cold and beautiful woman with silver hair and purple eyes. As long as Ifia can deal with this rich woman, she can happily live a carefree life.

Every second of hesitation for Ifia feels like a betrayal to herself.

Later on, Ifia successfully captures Amelia’s heart. She was held in the arms of the villainess and kissed, preventing her from destroying the world. Then, seeing the devil’s horns sprout out of her head, she finally understood the system’s language trap.

She suppresses the desire to end it all with the system.

There is still a chance to be saved now, she must escape!!! <<less

Ten years ago, a disaster struck, causing species to mutate, plunging the world into chaos. Two teenagers depended on each other for survival — and, against the odds, fell in love. In order to save Ye Lanzhou, Chu Chenli sustained life threatening injuries and fell into a coma for 10 years. But when he awoke, it was to a new world. One that, along with his former lover, had become unfamiliar. ... more>>

During the missing years, Ye Lanzhou became a revered leader, surrounded by others, leaving no room for Chu Chenli and no time to provide him with comfort or companionship. Chu Chenli didn’t adapt well to this new world, but he didn’t mind. All he wanted to do was to stay with his lover.

Until the hospital was attacked by mutant creatures, and the recently awakened Chu Chenli was too weak to fight back. In an attempt to save others, he became a hostage. Ye Lanzhou rescued him, but couldn’t help blurting out:

“Can you not be a burden?”

Chu Chenli remained silent for a long time.

“Okay.”

A mere few days after awakening, he disappeared from Ye Lanzhou’s world.

He never had the chance to tell Yelan Zhou how his resolve to see him again had allowed him to escape after ten years, surviving countless near-death experiences in that cruel, infinite world to return to reality.

Along with him, there was a companion that he experienced life and death with.

In the dark night, Chu Chenli dragged his injured body off the high floor of the hospital, leaping off and crashing into the embrace of that long-time companion of his.

Mu Yanshen caught him readily, whispering into his ear with a light laugh, “Li-ge, I’ve come to marry you.”

Chu Chenli closed his eyes and ruffled his hair, saying, “Don’t joke around.”

Mu Yanshen just smiled. “Just kidding.”

It was much later when Chu Chenli realized that he wasn’t joking—

Mu Yanshen was capable of deceiving the whole world, but wouldn’t lie to him.

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When Ye Lanzhou met Chu Chenli again, he was in the middle of a mission, surrounded by monsters, having accidentally fallen into a trap.

Just as he thought he was done for, Chu Chenli descended from the sky.

After narrowly escaping from death, memories of their past intimacy flooded back to Ye Lanzhou.

However, this time, Chu Chenli didn't sacrifice himself to protect him as he had in the past. Instead, he stood next to his companion, regarding him as he would a stranger.

Ye Lanzhou looked up and met a cold gaze.

Mu Yanshen leaned on Chu Chenli with an air of practiced intimacy, gaze towards Ye Lanzhou as sharp as a knife, as if silently declaring:

“He’s mine.” <<less

It’s the era of Transmigration.... more>>

I wanted to possess a body of a rich young lady in a Rofan childcare novel, and live while receiving lots of love.

No. 1 to be avoided!

No. 1 in frustrating the reader!

I possessed someone inside an infinite return novel called: Return Until the World is Saved.

Forget being a young lady from a prominent family, I will soon be ruined because the survival difficulty of the original work is S-Class.

I became an extra. Ailette, the young daughter of a servant in the Count’s manor.

We are poor, but it’s a happy life between a kind brother and a good father.

I’ve got a best friend I’ve never made before because I was always busy.

Even the gods of the Transmigration Management Bureau are openly fond of me.

I’m living a life full of confidence.

On top of that, I accidentally bought the ‘After-Life Insurance’ full package just before my death.

I leveled up with the high-speed growth buff, and diligently destroyed the original plot.

Thanks to plenty of special privileges, I came to give satisfaction for all the frustrated readers of the original work.

“You wiped your face with your dirty hands.”

“…….”

“Don’t be surprised. It’s because I have an obligation to be kind.”

And then, there’s the protagonist who is still nothing more than a handsome push over, Thesilid.

‘Why is he being this crafty with me?’ <<less

Finally, it was their first night. ... more>>

Leticia whispered, leaning her forehead against his chest.

"As expected, is it too far? Should I get closer?"

Dietrian barely swallowed a groan. His hand grasping Leticia's shoulder was shaking with a sweet faze, but she didn't notice.

"I know that you’re uncomfortable. But please bear with me until my mother comes."

Dietrian hated Leticia. It was natural as Leticia's mother killed his family. She had never doubted the fact.

So she didn't know, how badly his face was distorted by her words.

“You just have to put up with me for half a year. Then, I will divorce you as you wish.”

At the word ‘divorce’, he gritted his teeth. <<less

Lugis is an adventurer who accompanies the Hero’s team party. However, every day he has to fulfill tasks that are not pleasant at all. In... more>> addition, he is oppressed by the other members of the group. The only reason he remains on this journey is because of his childhood friend, Ariane. But she is fascinated with the team leader known as Hero. One day a shadow figure appears and tell Lugis, “Let me give you a chance. A chance to redraw your life.” And so, Lugis is given the opportunity to be sent to the past to restart his life. <<less

I reincarnated into a fantasy world. Since I somehow got born again, I resolved myself to live diligently once more.... more>>

But, putting that aside, my entire village burning up and disappearing when I’m 8-year old f*cking crossed the line.

f*cking shit-f*cking crossed the line! <<less

He became the villain in the possessed game, the rival of the main character, and the second seat.

She is the The Young Miss of Military family Shen, her face is peerless, her temperament is cold, and she is her family’s treasure, but isn’t accepted as one’s child by her mother;... more>>

He is The Sole Heir to the top giant Fu Family, his power is unparalleled, indifferent high-born, the captain of the mysterious military force, and the youngest commander-in-chief.

Because of her grandmother’s wishes, she married him at lightning speed. She thought that it was a marriage that she needed, but she didn’t expect to be greeted with his extreme pampering. <<less

During the process of besieging the demon empress, Ning Wuxie, a disciple of the Human Sect, died to protect the contemporary Human Emperor.... more>>

Little did he know, at the moment of his death, that this was a huge conspiracy by the Human Sect against him, all to eliminate him by the hands of the demonic empress!

After being reborn, his talents remained intact.

Ning Wuxie swore to make the hypocritical and indifferent Human Emperor pay a price!

Wait, the little beggar on the street looks familiar… Isn’t this the cruel and cold Demonic Empress who killed him in his previous life?!

With the pitiful little loli seeking his help, Ning Wuxie found no reason not to assist, and ended up adopting her!

The adorable little one, constantly calling him brother, how will she treat him after regaining her memories? Ning Wuxie found that pure feelings started to deteriorate… It seemed like she couldn’t live without him!

Upon the Empress’s awakening, Ning Wuxie learned of the secrets she carried and the true nature of the world’s destruction!

“If I’m no longer here, who in the world will love you?

“This time, I won’t let you bear it all alone.

A single female lead’s pure love story with maximum sweetness. <<less

Xinghui and his twin brother Yuejian were both born as deities in the cosmic abyss after the Interstellar Storm. However, Xinghui never had any followers.... more>>

While the upper galaxy inhabitants admired Yuejian’s dazzling golden hair and eyes, Xinghui, with black hair, black eyes, and blindness, was accused of wrongfully seizing Yuejian’s power and coming into existence forcibly.

The handsome deity Xinghui faced rejection everywhere as they struggled to gain believers. They ended up in desolate star systems and were eventually captured by the brutal demon race, feeling the exceptionally fierce and ferocious aura exuding from their leader.

The pitiable deity, Xinghui, opened their unseen eyes wide, standing firm and maintaining their divine dignity in the face of the demons. They wanted to curse inwardly. What should a fallen deity do in a star system devoid of belief? The legends said the demon race even ate gods! What kind of belief was this that could be obtained?

*

After the Interstellar Storm, the interstellar survival conditions became harsh, and the cosmic abyss gave forth directives – the deities would provide them with a place to survive.

The demon race was exiled to a barren star system and was never favored by the cosmic abyss, nor did they believe in its words.

Until they encountered Xinghui.

The small deity, despite their worn appearance, made the hearts of all demons present race. The strength of their inner gentleness made the demons defy their instinct to be cunning and ruthless. They gradually held the small deity in high regard and offered the most devout faith.

*

Later on, after losing Xinghui, another Interstellar Storm struck. The false deity trying to seize divine power was cast down from the divine pedestal. The inhabitants of the upper galaxies finally realized they had lost a precious treasure. Their past actions were all like sharp blades, driving them to madness.

But the deity Xinghui had already been held in the embrace of the demons, sleeping soundly in their arms.

[The beautiful, weak-looking deity who struggled to maintain their divine dignity on the outside but was peculiar, adorable, and reliable on the inside Shou X authoritarian demon leader who was teased by the deity’s dignity, a mixture of exasperation and amus**ent Gong. The deity’s eyesight would improve later.] <<less

After realizing that he was only in a small world and that he was the son of destiny in this world and the target of all outsiders, Rong Yu awakened.... more>>

He counterattacked and killed all 108 attackers, reversed his fate and escaped from the small world, causing turmoil in the larger worlds.

This incident alerted the Lord God in charge of the worlds, who personally took action to arrest him, threw him into the small worlds with BE to rehabilitate.

Dressed as a carp about to be braised, a prisoner who was framed, a bride who was buried… Rongyu risked his life in every mission, changing the BE ending into the HE ending.

Blood Jade Bracelet: This is punishment, so the mission is very difficult. You have to survive every time… Wait a minute, why is the Lord God here too?

Lord God: Has he been wronged?

Blood Jade Bracelet: He is about to massacre the city.

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Probably a master god chasing fugitives, he chases and gains additional emotions without realizing it. After being caught, he can’t bear to kill him, so he throws him into the BE sadistic world for punishment. After being thrown into it, he is still very worried, so he chases him and changes the BE sadistic world for him. A sweet story.

Sweet text, mainly about daily relationships, supplemented by slaps in the face and abuse of scum.

The wanton demon king shou vs. the ruthless main god gong. <<less

Zheng Wan, the foremost beauty in the capital, has a powerful father who served in court as the Senior Grand Secretary and an aristocratic mother from the royal Langya Wang clan; she is the pampered noble lady who has proudly lived for sixteen years.... more>>

The story of a book,《Sword Sovereign》, unfolded in her dream—when she awoke, she realized that she was actually a character in that book.

The young beggar she slapped and rejected his marriage proposal was the hero of the book, he was destined to soar to immortality and become the peerless swordsman of both heaven and earth.

While she, Zheng Wan, was just a minor character—the abandoned fiancée whose family was about to be torn apart and eventually dies a miserable death.

Zheng Wan: …What else can I do?

Of course, that is to: praise him, flatter him, sweet-talk him, and become his admiring lapdog.

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Cui Wang believed that in this life, there was only the way of the sword.

Until one day, he met a leisure-loving, labor-hating, vain and arrogant woman.

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After becoming the stand-in for the ‘White Moonlight’, the real ‘White Moonlight’ has returned.... more>>

Qiao Wan has always understood that she is the substitute for Mu Xiaoxiao, the younger martial sister of the Kunshan Sect, whom they found as a replacement after Mu Xiaoxiao passed away.

Her martial uncle, elder brother, and elder martial sisters cared for her mainly due to her resemblance to Mu Xiaoxiao.

Despite how others said she wasn’t as brave, adorable, or smart as Mu Xiaoxiao, Qiao Wan didn’t mind that her own worth was erased. She doubled her efforts, hoping not to disappoint the expectations of her sect.

One day, the dearly beloved and long-gone Mu Xiaoxiao, the true younger martial sister of the Kunshan Sect, returned, reclaiming everything that belonged to her.

As the stand-in for ‘White Moonlight’, the counterfeit Qiao Wan felt embarrassed, indignant, emotionally broken down, she angrily flipped the table and ‘left the mountain’, declaring that she wouldn’t continue this substitute role.

For so many years, she had been living for others. Now, Qiao Wan just wanted to live her life in a dignified manner for once, and not to forget, to crush those foolish people who tried to manipulate her.

Content Tags: Time-traveling, Xianxia cultivation, Book-traveling, Leveling-up
One-sentence: <<less

Yuan Li was an excellent logistics personnel on the battlefield. One day, after transmigrating, he found himself in ancient times as the son of a minor official. With tears in his parents eyes, they sent him to Chu Wang Mansion to marry to drive away the evil spirits for the ailing young master of the Chu family.... more>>

On that day, Chu Hechao, the second son of the Chu Wang Mansion, returned hurriedly from the battlefield, still wearing his armor. Without even taking it off, he performed the ceremonial rites on behalf of his brother and paid respects to the heavens and earth alongside Yuan Li.

Yuan Li caught a whiff of the scent of blood and dust on Chu Hechao’s body, and his heart skipped a beat. He understood that this was a dangerous individual.

That night, Chu Hechao drank a cup of ceremonial wine with Yuan Li on behalf of his brother.

Yuan Li smiled gently and said, “General, please.”

As he held the wine cup, his fingers were as slender as jade, and his handsome face was adorned with long, fluttering eyelashes. Chu Hechao stared at him for a while, his expression a smile but not a smile, before raising his hand and downing the wine in one gulp.

Half a month later, the young master of the Chu Wang Mansion passed away, and Chu Hechao abducted Yuan Li, taking him on a horse and heading straight for the frontier.

***

Yuan Li continued to exert his efforts on the ancient battlefield.

He cultivated crops, raised cattle and sheep, cleared roads, and established medical facilities. Busy day in and day out, he fed the mighty army and comforted the wounded soldiers, turning the military camp into a better place. The generals treated him as if they were meeting their parents who provided them with food and clothing.

The only man who had brought him here wore a perpetual scowl, suppressing his anger. “I am the one you married, the one who drank the ceremonial wine with you, and also the one who shared the wedding chamber with you. Shouldn’t you be looking at me?” <<less