Chapter 68

The pilot was overjoyed. "Understood, sir, I copy that." After conferring with the three other mercenaries on board, the pilot immediately dropped a descending rope, and two of the mercenaries began sliding down. At that very moment, Tang Haodong sprinted toward the aircraft like a cheetah, throwing caution to the wind.

In truth, she was familiar with his body and his kisses, yet so much time had passed that she felt momentarily unaccustomed and helplessly flustered. But when all was said and done, he was still the same familiar person; a single kiss brought back the memories, and with them, her courage.

Princess Taiping guiltily brought up Imperial Physician Huang as a pretext, leaving Li Longfei hiding outside the door with a quiet chuckle. Who would have thought that the famously cold, arrogant, and untamable Princess Taiping would ever feel the need to avoid suspicion?

"Are we really so unworthy of your genuine affection?" I asked, exasperated, leaning almost right up against Feng Jing's face.

"Come out. I know you're still here." Ye Xuan's tone was utterly calm. There should be nothing left in this world capable of moving him—save, of course, for familial affection, friendship, and romantic love.

Ning Xiang demanded sharply, "Yang Zhanbiao, who called these people here?" Though she phrased it as a question, her tone clearly implied that Yang Zhanbiao was the one who had summoned these troublemakers! Yet, Ning Xiang also harbored a trace of doubt: if Yang Zhanbiao had arranged for these men, why would they frighten the fishermen to such an extent?

Tang Haodong emerged from Yang Caiwei's room, returned to his own, and drifted off to sleep with a sense of fulfillment. Early the next morning, he tenderly looked after Yang Caiwei as they steadily rode a bicycle together to the county town.

"Well then, since Her Royal Highness isn't angry, why won't you let me in?" Hearing Xiao Mei relent, I relaxed while letting my tongue slip back into its cheeky ways.

"No way! Besides, I came up with the idea, so how could you not blame me? Don't be discouraged, though; after a little while, Li Yaojie will start chatting with you on his own initiative!" Li Yuebin said with a smile.

"Are you all right, Rong'er? Are you hurt?" Li Longfei asked with anguish in his voice, moving closer to her side.

If anything truly happened, Tan Tao could use the Concealment Technique to find Wang Xin. Madam Wang would ensure he survived, but the precondition was that he pledged lifelong allegiance to the Wang family from that moment on.

With that, he dashed forward instantly, his foot coated in Armament Haki as he kicked the loose-mouthed fellow straight into the sea.

Scarcely half a day had passed since parting from his younger sister, and Seiji Seigawa was already missing her.

Just a few seconds after Yukino Yukinoshita fell silent in profound disappointment upon receiving no reply.

Although pirates frequently whispered that Fan Ji was a disgrace to piracy, it was impossible to deny the formidable combat prowess she displayed.

Now that it had rained, the pavement was slick, and passing cars frequently splashed muddy water across the road.

First, princes and hereditary nobles shall retain their former ranks and be permitted to pass them down through inheritance. Upon succession to their peerages, the imperial seals of the Great Qing Emperor shall continue to be used, and any titles bestowed by the Great Qing Emperor shall likewise be sealed with the imperial chops.

Struggling to suppress the twitching at the corner of her mouth and taking a few deep breaths, Shizuka Hiratsuka retorted irritably.

Staring blankly for a long while at Seiji Seigawa, who seemed to be suffering from a severe case of eighth-grade syndrome, Hachiman Hikigaya wore an expression as though he had a terrible toothache.

Though the voice was quiet, Yun Qingqing caught every word clearly. She wanted to voice words of comfort, but for reasons unknown, the words lodged painfully in her throat, leaving her ultimately unable to utter a sound.

"Before I begin, let me emphasize that you must approach this with a calm mind. I certainly don't want to bring any negative emotions upon you. You must treat this purely as a story before we discuss anything else, do you understand?" Looking into Lani's eyes, mindful of her kindness, and wary of the shadows buried deep within her heart, Xiang Chunzao remained somewhat concerned about her emotional endurance.

The man in the red cape laughed heartily. "I had heard that Vice Leader Yu possessed a fiery temper, straightforward and generous, with a rather heroic bearing. Meeting you today, however, has left me bitterly disappointed; it seems the rumors were entirely groundless." The others joined in with loud laughter.

Mumu spoke as rapidly as a machine gun, her arguments logical and irrefutable, leaving no room for rebuttal and gradually winning the Emperor's approval. Even Liyang herself began to feel that... these people genuinely were in the wrong.

"You're really not being a good friend. Sitting in the same room, you kept this hidden from me for so long. Unbelievable." They always say quiet people harbor the deepest schemes, and they certainly weren't wrong about you. Feeling deeply displeased, Wang Manli blew across the surface of the tea in her cup as she spoke.

The young man became more animated the more he spoke. Carried away by his own thoughts, he almost forgot that he, too, had powerful backing.

Dongmei knew that at the Dingbian Cementing Team, only the cadres enjoyed the privilege of single-occupancy dormitories.

With this thought, Huang Ying hurriedly averted her gaze and lowered her head, wishing nothing more than for the ground to open up so she could hide herself away.

Yan Jingxi knew that Huo Ying and Lin Zimut's relationship was different, having constantly looked after Lin Zimu, but she truly never expected that Huo Ying and Huo Xiang were also members of the team.

Noticing that Chen Mo had purchased an excessive amount of food, the housekeeper offered to help carry it inside, only to be politely refused by Chen Mo.

"I am a mother myself, driven by an obsession for my child. Right and wrong cannot be simply defined as black and white, so I understand your good intentions and do not blame you for opposing my relationship with Qiushi." Genuine sincerity resonated in Xiang Chunzao's voice.

Hearing this outcome made me shiver involuntarily. At roughly fifteen meters deep, just how many alligator gar lurked down there? We didn't dare to imagine. Yet regardless of what lay below, we had no choice but to wade through it—there was simply no other way.

I immediately pulled out my phone and checked it; I had set it to Do Not Disturb mode. Thunderous also pulled his out and confirmed he had received the same notifications, leading me to think that our team leader was truly extraordinary.