Volume 1, Chapter 45: Joy for Some, Sorrow for Others

“Why claim to be having difficulty conceiving?”

After leaving the Compassionate Peace Palace, Xie Chanyan dismissed all the attendants and walked with Ye Yuntang, one in front and one behind.

“Does Your Majesty really think this turbulent time is suitable for having a child?”

Hearing Malinshu’s concerned words, Die’er suddenly felt a sting in her nose, tears welling up and spilling over.

Half a month had passed in the blink of an eye. The first batch of genetic medicine produced had undergone safe testing. Though only a few dozen vials, it was a promising start.

“Shout louder, let all your employees know… what good deeds we’re doing inside,” Gu Pingsheng said with a wicked smile curling the corner of his lips.

Gradually, the pure air rose lightly while the turbid air sank heavily. After thousands of years, the pure air formed, and the turbid air became rain.

“Sister Shiyun,” at that moment, Chu Yixin, abandoned by Xu Zuoyan, approached with a smile, greeting Xu Shiyun warmly and also nodding to Ye Kaicheng.

“Shut your mouth! You, an outsider, have no right to meddle in the affairs of the Baili family!” the Second Prince said sternly.

“What? Was the panicked act of the Heaven-Slayer earlier just a performance?” countless players exclaimed in shock.

She married Qin Lang a few months later—no wedding ceremony, no blessings from family, not even a wedding dress. At the registry office, a photo, two red booklets, and she became his wife.

Now that it was holiday, the children who could help had gone to work, so few remained at home.

Within the infinite world, players’ attire came in two types: battle suits, heavily armored with various defenses and bonuses, and casual wear. Except for a few rare sets, most players had little expectation for aesthetics.

Ye Zhiyuan sneered, raised his hand, and slapped the boy, splashing his wine. Then, lifting his leg, he kicked the man off the “bed” without hesitation.

Xiao Jingran had long disliked her, thinking too highly of herself, always speaking in the tone of an empress dowager, constantly belittling Xiao Wu.

As his words left his mouth, a large bird suddenly darted from a corner of the room, flying straight toward An Youran. The mysterious figure was caught off guard, inadvertently releasing the grip on An Youran and leaping toward the corner in caution.

After returning to the hotel, she hurried back to the suite and began searching for the paper he mentioned. She searched almost the entire suite but couldn’t find it anywhere. Biting her finger in frustration, she wondered if the cleaning staff had thrown it away as trash.

“Is that so? I want to see what she’s capable of,” his dark eyes narrowed cruelly. Recalling her timid demeanor, disdain twisted his lips as he downed another glass of strong liquor.

Qi Ranxi bit her crimson lips, speaking bitterly, “I—I truly feel so unwilling.” After saying this, she drank the glass of wine in one gulp, coughing violently from the sudden rush, her face flushed.

The police dog climbed upward, stopping in front of the door leading to the rooftop, paws pressed against the door panel, howling wildly in agitation.

Only then did Ling Mo realize and turned to look; Ning Yuanlan was still soundly asleep beside him, breathing steadily and deeply.

“After she betrayed me, I did entertain such thoughts, but I never acted on them. I could never let my sister suffer the same fate again. Besides, I have fallen in love with her.” The sincerity in those eyes made Yan Chengqian feel a little guilty and uncomfortable, rendering him momentarily speechless.

Qianqian was a bit stunned, nodding blankly before lifting her leg and following the signposts. A yellow sign pointed toward a turn ahead. After a few twists and turns, the beach appeared before her eyes. Before she could even be surprised, another wave of delight washed over her.