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ML 2 and ML 3 Happy Ending! 17

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Chapter 17 – New Product Development

The research continued until seven o’ clock in the evening. Finally, at the moment of success, Duan Shu Tong felt a long-lost sense of accomplishment and satisfaction.

This research was only the most basic operation for him, but this was the first record he left in this word and he was very happy.

He wanted to share it with others immediately.

“It succeeded?” A cautious and unbelieving voice sounded from behind him.

Duan Shu Tong instantly vanished the bit of joy on his face. He turned to look at Zhou Ling. His eyebrows carried a faint trace of a smile.

“It succeeded. We succeeded.”

He had completed this project in his previous life. Now, it was just a copying process, so the research and development speed was naturally very fast, and the effectiveness has already been verified.

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“I have to sort out the experiment report. You go back first.”

Duan Shu Tong couldn’t bear to have a girl work overtime too late.

Unpredictably, Zhou Ling asked him with a face full of anticipation: “Is there anything I can help with?”

This was the first study she had experienced, and she did not want to leave at all right now.

Duan Shu Tong smiled. “Of course.”

The two were busy until nine o’clock in the evening, and they were still energetic.

“The report will be handed in next Monday, and the bonus will be inevitable by then.” Duan Shu Tong quipped jokingly.

Zhou Ling was dizzy with giddiness, no matter what Duan Shu Tong said she nodded along.

She didn’t care whether or not there would be a bonus. To be able to participate in the research of a new product, she was already very proud and satisfied.

“However, new products still need to be tested.” Duan Shu Tong sighed.

Even if he knew that the new product was very effective, it could not be put into production and sales without professional testing and live-action testing.

Zhou Ling also calmed down.

She thought about it for a while and then firmly said: “Director Duan, I want to participate in the experiment in advance. Is that all right?”

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She had freckles on her face. The main effect of this new product was to lighten the spots. If the product was effective, it should be obvious on her face.

Duan Shu Tong looked at her silently.

Zhou Ling tried to persuade him. “Director, can we do it like this? Send the product for testing first, and I will try it out at the same time. If it works, others will definitely find out.”

She was worried about this being Duan Shu Tong’s first researched and developed product. If it failed to meet the expected standards, then other people would end up laughing at him.

After all, there were so many products in the market that were labeled for diminishing spots and blemishes. She believed in Duan Shu Tong’s ability, but the diminishing effect must be based on real people results.

If there was no strong evidence to support his product’s effects, the company might not necessarily invest its financial resources in the early stage. Rather than waste time with talk when that time came, it was better to put the facts directly in front of their faces.

Duan Shu Tong said uncertainly: “You believe in me that much? If the new product not only does not have a diluting effect, but instead made it worse, what would you do?”

Zhou Ling smiled. “My face is already like this anyway. How can it get any worse? Even if there is no effect, there will be no harm.”

Although he had enough belief in his product, Duan Shu Tong had to admire her courage.

“All right.”

After leaving the company, the two parted ways.

Duan Shu Tong rejoiced in his heart and wanted to find someone to share this joy with. He thought about it left and right, but could only come up with Cen Ning.

Translations by Vanilla Muse.

In Shan Quan County, he only knew three other people: Xi Duan, Cen Ning, and Liu Zhi Fei.

He sent a message to Cen Ning: Tomorrow Saturday, do you have time to eat a meal together with me? My treat.

Cen Ning did not respond to his message until after Duan Shu Tong got home: Sorry, Young Master Duan. I probably won’t have time tomorrow. President Xi is sick and hospitalized.

Duan Shu Tong had just sat down on the sofa and was getting ready to relax when he suddenly saw this message. He was stunned for a moment, and then he fired back a reply: Which hospital?

After reading Cen Ning’s reply, he immediately picked up his house keys and went to the hospital.

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Didn’t Love You Enough 27

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T/N: Apologies for being a day late. Work was super hectic yesterday, and I passed out as soon as I got home. But I’m here now with an update for DLYE and also MLHE 17. Enjoy!

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Chapter 27 – Red Candle

Then, Lin Jia Bao was taken to the reception pavilion. The momos invited him to sit in the main seat.

Su momo and Qu momo stood to the side. Su momo said, “From today on, Qu momo and I will be your instructing momos for this period of time. We will teach you all the etiquette and rules a master must know.”

“We know that Lin xiaozhu has yet to adapt. Little Master does not have to be nervous. You can adapt to it slowly.” Qu momo saw Lin Jia Bao’s nervousness.

“That’s right. Lin xiaozhu, there is plenty of time, you can learn slowly, it’s not difficult.” Su momo added on.

Lin Jia Bao gradually relaxed as he saw the two momos’ amiable attitudes. “I will study hard.” Lin Jia Bao was the type who was always earnest and serious when he heard that he had to learn something.

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“It’s still early right now, Lin xiaozhu, let’s first go take a bath. Then it’s a change of clothes. You can’t wear the palace attendant uniform anymore.” Su momo said, and then had Qu momo go make arrangements.

Lin Jia Bao came to the bathroom. The palace maids had already prepared the bathing supplies.

The huge bathing barrel was filled with hot water. The palace maids stepped forward to help Lin Jia Bao take off his clothes.

“Momo, I can wash myself.” Lin Jia Bao was very embarrassed when he saw the palace maids wanted to help him get undressed.

“Lin xiaozhu, it’s normal for the maid to wait upon the master in the bath. Just get used to it slowly.” Qu momo said to him.

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Lin Jia Bao had no choice but to let them undress him until he was butt naked. Then, under everyone’s watch, he stepped into the bathtub. For the first time in his life, he was bathed in front of so many people. He was embarrassed to the extreme.

Su momo saw that Lin Jia Bao was embarrassed and personally cleaned him up herself.

“Lin xiaozhu’s hand was burnt yesterday, so be careful not to touch the water.” Qu momo wrapped his hand in a cloth towel to prevent it from getting wet.

“Momo, I’m much better already. It doesn’t hurt anymore.”

“Lin xiaozhu, now is different from before. The skin on your body should be taken care of carefully. After you’re done washing, Su momo will come and help you apply medicine. His Royal Highness heard that you got scalded and specially sent first-rate burn medicine. After using it there will be no trace of injury on your hand and your skin will be more tender.”

Qu momo echoed the sentiment, “It’s a rare medicine. His Royal Highness is really kind to you.”

His Royal Highness… In Lin Jia Bao’s mind the image of the crown prince’s tall figure and handsome profound face appeared.

In the palace, rumors about the crown prince were often heard. First was the rumor of His Royal Highness’s ruthlessness and cruelty. Lin Jia Bao was a little scared when he heard it. But later, he accompanied Lin momo to the empress’s palace, saw the crown prince many times, and he didn’t believe in that rumor anymore.

Translations by Vanilla Muse.

His Royal Highness was very filial to the empress and often accompanied her. A filial person should not be a bad person.

The crown prince was sometimes expressionless, and the powerful pressure exuded from him was quite scary, but His Royal Highness was not at all scary when he spoke to him. The crown prince’s voice was very nice, and he was very gentle when he spoke to Lin Jia Bao. And he also gave out rewards often.

After Lin Jia Bao was washed, the two momos massaged him and applied fragrant ointment on his body. After application, his skin was even more exquisite and smooth. Furthermore, there was a faint sweet smell.

“In the future, starting from tomorrow, we will help you care for your skin. You are now at the best age. Take advantage of this natural advantage. After a little glow up the day after tomorrow, His Royal Highness will definitely like it very much.” Su momo said to him. Then she also spoke to him about some points to keep in mind concerning the maintenance of one’s health.

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FOD: Xue Zi Xuan 11.4

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Chapter 11.4 – Piano Competition

Zhou Yun Sheng naturally knew that his technique was the most exquisite. If you gave him a video of a surgical operation, have him watch it once, and then immediately shove him into the operating room, he would be able to duplicate the procedure perfectly. There was no need to talk about the piano, which wasn’t even that difficult.

[T/N: Excuse you, Mr. Natural Golden Finger! o(>A<)o]

“Then you still said I couldn’t make it to the end of the competition?” He’d been brooding over this sentence. What kind of lover would strike at his partner’s enthusiasm before the competition even started?

Pei, pei, pei, bullshit lover, no, just a bed partner!

[T/N: 呸 pei – to spit in contempt]

With a red face, he corrected himself at the end.

Xue Zi Xuan looked at the pouting youth. His small face was flushed with anger. It was extremely cute. He couldn’t help leaning forward to kiss him several times.

He was about to explain in a roundabout way, when he heard the mocking voice of someone at the door.

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“Because the sound of your piano has no emotion. Do you still remember what Brother said that day when he crushed your fingers? The sound of your piano is like the soulless walking dead.”

Zhou Yun Sheng looked up and saw Xue Jing Yi standing at the door. There was a spiteful gleam in her eyes. She couldn’t stand the sight of Huang Yi frivolously wrapped around her older brother. Her face seemed to be saying: Didn’t you want to display your affections publicly? Well then, I insist on bringing up your bitter past memories.

Zhou Yun Sheng remained unmoved. He indeed could not brood over it, but he would not be led by the nose either*.

[*T/N: 他的确不能介怀，但也不会随便被人牵着鼻子走。 I’m somewhat confused by what the author is intending to get across here. In my opinion, it should be that ZYS is indeed brooding over the matter of his fingers getting crushed, but he won’t let XJY lead him by the nose because of it. In that case the first part of the sentence should be 他的确介怀, which would translate to “he is indeed brooding,” but the author added 不能, which means “cannot / must not / should not,” so the sentence translates to “he indeed cannot brood.” It could be ZYS referring to the villain system, but the author did not elaborate as such, or it could be a typo, but I’m not certain, so I’m making a note on this part in case it becomes relevant in the future.]

Xue Zi Xuan immediately tightened his arms, and hugged the boy firmly against his chest. He pressed his lips against the youth’s ear and repeated a litany of apologies over and over again. Apart from these three words [“I am sorry”], he didn’t know what else to say. This one memory was even more unbearable than his previous life. At least, in the last life, he had never hurt the teenager.

How good would it be if he could have woken up earlier? If time could rewind…

Suppressing the chaotic thoughts, he said coldly: “Xue Jing Yi, if you’re done talking then get lost.”

His tolerance for her was getting lower and lower. It was getting to the point where he couldn’t even turn a blind eye on her. He wished that she would just disappear forever.

Xue Jing Yi bit her lip and said aggrieved: “I didn’t say these words. Brother, you said them yourself.”

Strong hostility flooded Xue Zi Xuan’s pitch-black eyes. He was not aware, but the gaze he used on Xue Jing Yi was the look of one faced with an enemy and not a relative.

Faced with his hateful gaze, Xue Jing Yi’s heart twisted in pain.

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She walked slowly to the piano and said with a sarcastic laugh: “Why should I leave? Brother, don’t forget, this piano belongs to me. You gave it to me on my tenth birthday. Look, my English name is printed here. Joy.”

She tapped the piano cover with her purple-painted fingernail.

“You gave it to me, so it is mine. I have the right to do with it as I wish, isn’t that right, Brother? It can’t be that you want to take it back, right?”

Xue Jing Yi felt like she had gone crazy. On one hand she wanted to rush into her brother’s arms for pity, and on the other hand she wanted to tear the teenager in her brother’s arms into little pieces. In the end, hatred prevailed and she kept spitting out harsh words.

Zhou Yun Sheng retracted his fingertips from the keyboard as if he had touched something dirty. He wiped his fingers with a paper towel a few times.

Nowadays, he couldn’t be bothered to exchange a single word with her. After all, he has already shed all pretense of cordiality with her, so there was no need to say empty words.

“I gave it to you, so naturally it is yours.”

Xue Zi Xuan also had no intention of arguing with Xue Jing Yi. Half hugging the youth to his side, he left the piano room. He thought to himself that from now on he would probably never touch that piano again, because it was engraved with a sinful name.

After the two left, Xue Jing Yi slowly lie down on the piano cover and let out a depressing wail. She didn’t want to push her brother farther and farther away, but she couldn’t control the jealous devil inside.

Translations by Vanilla Muse.

Xue Zi Xuan acted quickly. He bought a piano that same day and had it sent to the Xue manor. Furthermore, he converted Xue Rui’s study into a piano room.

Zhou Yun Sheng saw the young man squatting on the floor, tuning the piano himself, and really did not know what to say. In fact, he never intended to touch the piano again after participating in the competition. What was the use of buying it?

But he touched the words “Huang Yi” printed on the cover of the piano in gilded calligraphic font, and smiled stupidly.

“This piano is a higher quality than Xue Jing Yi’s piano, right?” He raised his chin proudly.

Xue Zi Xuan stopped to glance at him and found that he was showing a rooster crowing expression again. He couldn’t help but smile. It was so cute. He never knew that Xiao Yi was so cute.

He put down his tools and nodded affirmatively: “Of course, it’s definitely better than hers.”

“That’s about right.” The corners of Zhou Yun Sheng’s lips turned up, and he snorted, light as a feather.

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Didn’t Love You Enough 26

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Chapter 26 – Red Candle*

[*T/N: Red candles are used during birthdays or other celebrations.]

Early the next morning, Lin momo accompanied An Zhu to wait for the teaching momos.

A total of two old momos came. These two momos were both older than Lin momo.

When the two old momos saw Lin Jia Bao, they first saluted him together. “Paying respects to Lin xiaozhu.”

One of the momos said, “Lin xiaozhu, we came under the command of Her Majesty. We are in charge of instructing Lin xiaozhu. I am Su momo. This is Qu momo.”

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It was the first time that someone saluted Lin Jia Bao and paid him respects, and he did not know how to deal with it. He could only return the regard. “Pleased to meet you, Qu momo, Su momo.”

“Qu momo, Su momo, you’ve come.” Lin momo recognized these two. She greeted them.

Qu momo also exchanged conventional greetings with Lin momo. “Lin momo, it has been a while. You’re quite something. A guiren* originated from your Royal Snack Kitchen.”

[T/N: 贵人 gui ren – nobility / person of high rank]

Lin momo laughed and said, “It is all this child’s own fortune. An Zhu is young, and needs you two momos to look after him more.” Lin momo slipped an embroidered pouch to each momo.

Qu momo and Su momo smiled at each other. This Lin xiaozhu was no ordinary person, ah. Yesterday, the crown prince sent someone over and over again to instruct them, and also gave them a lot of benefits, which was more than their one-year’s worth of salary. They did not dare to be careless!

“Lin momo, don’t worry, ha ha.” Qu momo said.

Su momo asked, “Are all of Lin xiaozhu’s things packed? You only have to bring some important things. Clothes and such, you don’t have to bring those.”

Lin Jia Bao nodded. “It’s all packed.” He only took one bundle with him, all of which were commemorative little things.

“Then let’s go, ba. There is still some distance from here to Wu Tong Courtyard. Let’s not tarry anymore.” Qu momo hinted.

Lin Jia Bao gave Lin momo a big salute. “Momo, I’m leaving.”

Lin momo hugged him, reluctant to part. “Go on. In the future, when you want to eat pastries, just send someone to the Royal Snack Kitchen and say it. Momo will make desserts for you.”

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“En! Momo.” Lin Jia Bao took a step forward, looked back, and then followed the two momos away.

Lin momo watched Lin Jia Bao’s departing back and her eyes were red, hoping that the child would be happy in the future.

Su momo and Qu momo saw Lin Jia Bao secretly wiping away tears, and their favorable impression of him increased by a few points. This was a child that understood gratitude. Such a child who was pure and kindhearted, and had no ambitions, could be read like a book. Don’t know if in the future he could adapt to the struggles in the crown prince’s harem.

After half an incense stick of time, they finally arrived at one of the courtyards in Chu Xiu Palace.

After entering Wu Tong Courtyard, all the eunuchs and palace maids who saw them would salute. Lin Jia Bao was a little overwhelmed, and he looked towards the two momos.

“These, we will teach you in the future.” Qu momo said to Lin Jia Bao with a gentle attitude.

The two momos led him into the courtyard. First, they brought him to where he would be living to put his things away. His living space was very big. It was comprised of a reception pavilion, a bedroom, and a study room.

Translations by Vanilla Muse.

The bedroom had an inner room and an outer room. And there was a large bathroom next to it.

The room was completely furnished and beautifully decorated. The closet was already full of clothes in Lin Jia Bao’s size.

“Lin xiaozhu, you will be living in this place prior to the fifth day of August. Are you satisfied with it? If you have any thoughts, you can bring it up with me or Qu momo.” Su momo guided Lin Jia Bao around on a little tour.

Lin Jia Bao followed the two momos and looked around. “Momo, it’s all very good.”

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Let Me Shoulder this Blame! 91

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Chapter 91 (34.3)

Su Shi was stunned for a moment when he saw the pope suddenly disregard him in favor of putting out the fire. When he returned to his senses, he quickly turned around, leaped onto the window ledge, and then jumped out.

The moment he was about to take a step, his movements abruptly halted.

Behind him, there seemed to be countless faint screams and shouts.

There shouldn’t be anyone else in the file library. It was probably just his own misconception. Su Shi set his mind at ease and quickly walked into the darkness where the lights could not reach.

A thin layer of ice quickly sealed off the still bleeding wound. His body’s strength was instantly exhausted by this act, so Su Shi had no choice but to temporarily change his plan. He gritted his teeth and staggered in the direction of the prison.

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His body temperature dropped quickly. It was impossible to tell whether the cold was invading his body from the surrounding environment or spreading silently from the crystal nucleus in his body.

Su Shi didn’t know how far he managed to get. His body was becoming more and more stiff. He strength was clearly draining away as each successive step became heavier than the previous.

He was almost running on instincts when he entered the prison. Su Shi couldn’t be concerned with hiding his tracks any more. He openly froze the guard at the door into a block of ice, and opened the seal on the door with the black crystal.

He pounced into the arms of the humanoid power bank, grabbed him by the collar, and kissed him.

Esmond didn’t have time to process what was happening. He instinctively hugged the man in his arms, but the cold temperature of the body startled him. It was almost as cold as pure ice.

Finally, Su Shi recovered a bit of his consciousness, but the nipping cold was all the more bone-chilling and hard to bear.

Su Shi’s body gradually softened. The awareness that he forcefully maintained all along the way blurred away quickly. He blinked one last time, confirmed that he had not kissed the wrong person, and fell asleep in peace.

When the paladin suddenly appeared in his arms, Esmond was almost unable to respond.

Just a second ago, he was still concerned over whether the other party would end up starving himself, and in the next second, the person who he was worried about suddenly appeared in front of him.

The other person’s complexion was wan and his gaze was blurry. His staggering steps were rigid and stiff. Then he had pulled Esmond forward by the collar and straight up kissed him without giving him any chance to react.

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Although he knew that the person in his arms was probably hungry, the cardinal still revealed a gentle and helpless smile, and sighed very lightly.

Outside the cell was tossed up messily. Esmond straight up carried the paladin in his arms and stood up. With a single hand he firmly closed up the door once again, and sent a spiral of flames to slowly defrost the guard popsicle. Then he sat back down.

The young paladin’s eyes were drooping. He quietly nestled in his arms. His cheeks finally recovered some color, his expression calmed, and his breathing grew longer. He slept peacefully.

Esmond leaned against the dry straw in the corner of the cell. He looked down at the paladin in his arms and carefully brushed the soft hair hanging over the young man’s forehead. He stared at the paladin for a long while. His eyes were suffused with helpless and gentle warmth.

He gently embraced Ivan’s shoulders, trying to get him to lean back in his arms, but then his eyes suddenly narrowed.

Several clusters of flames ignited silently, brightening the prison cell. Esmond carefully pulled the sleeping man in his arms, lowered his head, and looked closely. His expression sank at once.

He had failed to notice the shoulder wound until the elevated temperature melted the thin ice that sealed off the injury, and blood poured through the clothing. He now realized that the other party had suffered a serious injury.

Translations by Vanilla Muse.

The warmth of the whole body made the paladin’s body gradually stop trembling, but it seemed to evoke a deeper pain. The man in his arms suddenly frowned slightly, his facial muscles twitched hard, and he instinctively dodged his touch.

The joy of reuniting dissipated in the blink of an eye.

Esmond hugged the paladin carefully, kissed his forehead softly, and patiently calmed him with a soft voice: “It’s okay, bear with me, it will be fine soon…”

The warm blood had already seeped through the clothes and dripped onto the ground. The trickling blood gathered together in a pool, making his eyes burn from looking at it.

Esmond treated Ivan’s wound for him. He tore up his inner clothes to properly bind the wound, only to realize that there was a layer of cold sweat on his forehead.

The pain gradually subsided, and the desire for warmth prevailed again. The sleepy young man instinctively leaned into his arms, his delicate brows regained their softness and tenderness.

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The Big Landlord 117.1

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Chapter 117.1 – Punishment and Coercion

Pawnshops under the An family name wasn’t just the one in An Yuan County. Tong Tai County was not far from An Yuan County. When An Chang Fu was alive, he had already established pawnshops in the nearby counties.

But it was also the bad luck of Lin Xin’s fourth concubine. There were other pawnshops too, but she ended up choosing one run by the An family. An Zi Ran had discovered this when he was going through the account books yesterday, so he had indeed come prepared.

Lin Xin’s expression was heavy, and his disgust for the fourth concubine got even deeper.

Lin Xin’s father and mother have already understood the situation from their conversation. So their son’s fourth concubine had taken An Ke Xin’s dowry and sneakily went to pawn them off. Furthermore, of all the places she could have taken the dowry to, she went to the An family’s pawnshop.

Lin Mother’s vision went black, and if it weren’t for Lin Father supporting her, she would’ve fell right to the floor.

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Back then, when he found out about the fourth concubine’s background, he had opposed his son taking her as a concubine, but his son did not listen to his advice, and in the end took the fourth concubine into their home. Just great, this unlucky star turned out to have unclean hands.

“An gong zi, this matter, I did not know about it in advance, but I will give you a satisfactory explanation.”

After a while of silence, Lin Xin finally spoke, knowing that he was in the wrong. This time he dared not speak uprightly, and his momentum dropped a lot.

An Zi Ran looked at him and said: “The items have already been squandered by your concubine. What kind of explanation can you give me? There are some things that you cannot pretend not to have happened just because you supplemented the void.”

Lin Xin had already guessed that An Zi Ran would not be willing to give up. Originally, he had planned everything so well, but who knew that this kind of thing would happen? Lin Xin’s advantage suddenly disappeared.

“Then what does An gong zi want to do?”

“The scar on An Ke Xin’s forehead is indeed her reaping what she has sown. I have no complaint about this. I have already said this, but that does not mean that someone can make a cut on her face. No matter what, she is still the second miss of the An family.” An Zi Ran said lightly.

Lin Xin’s expression changed. He knew about the scar on An Ke Xin’s face, and not only did he knew about it, he was also very clear on its origins, because at that time, he had watched the scar being drawn on her face, and the person who cut the scar into her face was his third concubine.

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The third concubine was resentful that An Ke Xin had caused her to miscarry, so after An Ke Xin was locked into the firewood shed, she had went and deliberately scratched her face with a sharp blade.

Lin Xin walked in at the time and happened to see this scene, but he didn’t stop it, and he didn’t even get a doctor for An Ke Xin to see to the injury afterwards.

At that time, he didn’t think too much. He only knew that he did not want to give An Ke Xin, this vicious wife, any good days, so he was ruthless and resolute. If he knew that An Zi Ran would return to An Yuan County at this time, no matter what, he would not have let his third concubine harm An Ke Xin and give the An family a chance to fight back.

Lin Xin took a deep breath, “Since that is the case, I will give An gong zi a face-to-face account. That’s okay, right?”

“That is naturally the best.” An Zi Ran looked at him with a pair of black eyes that seemed to see through people’s hearts. “But Lin gong zi, please don’t look for just any person to come and deceive me with.”

Lin Xin’s heart trembled with fear.

He had indeed just thought of finding any old servant to replace the third concubine for her crime, because among all of his concubines, the third concubine was his favorite. Not only because she looked good. The second concubine was even prettier than the third concubine, but her biggest disadvantage was that she was a prostitute.

No matter how much Lin Xin liked the second concubine, as long as he thought about how she used to be a prostitute, and how she had slept with many people, the little tiny bit of love he had for her would get weaker.

But in Lin Xin’s original plan, it did not include the third concubine. It was just that he never thought that the third concubine would get pregnant at the same time as the fourth concubine.

Translations by Vanilla Muse.

Although it was a bit unexpected at the time, in order to prevent others from seeing the clues, he did not send someone to protect the third concubine. He had thought that the third concubine was smarter than the fourth concubine, so even if she went up against An Ke Xin, the third concubine should have the ability to protect the fetus in her stomach, and even if that were not the case, it should at least be after the fourth concubine.

However, there was a huge discrepancy with what he had guessed. The third concubine miscarried, but the fourth concubine was lucky enough to protect the fetus in her stomach.

Unfortunately, Lin Xin encountered An Zi Ran, whose IQ was above his.

An Zi Ran and Fu Wu Tian were not easy to fool. The husbands guarded each other. There was no one more difficult to deal with then the two of them together.

Lin Xin had no alternative. He could only hand the third concubine over.

The uninformed third concubine was soon brought in front of the crowd, and the atmosphere in the main hall was a little strange. Her lord husband’s face was not very good-looking, and there were two men she had never seen before. The third concubine felt a little uneasy in her heart.

“Lord Husband?” The third concubine looked at Lin Xin pitifully.

Lin Xin shook his head, unable to bear it. He hardened his heart and said, “Liu shi*, one month ago, you deliberately cut An Ke Xin’s face with a knife and ruined her appearance. You were the one who did this, correct?”

[*T/N: 氏 shi means maiden name, it is often added to the end of a married woman’s maiden surname to indicate which family she came from. It is a term of address, and also the way to differentiate her from all the other concubines in the harem.]

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This Alpha’s Pheromones 15

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Chapter 15 – Oppressing the Soft-Spoken

Qiu Jin gave up in despair and thought that maybe he should just let Ji Shenxiao come over and pummel him. In any case, it’s not like Ji Shenxiao would beat him to death, right?

However, none of the things that Qiu Jin worried about came to pass. When he opened his eyes again, he only saw the back of Ji Shenxiao’s head getting further and further away. Ji Shenxiao had let him go.

Worried about embarrassment if they were to bump into each other again, Qiu Jin dawdled outside for a long time before going back in. When he arrived at the living room, he heard a noise.

There was a young omega with big eyes and permed maroon curls. He was shouting: “I don’t want to. I want to sleep in a room by myself!”

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He was the final guest of “Four Seasons Food” for this season, Geng Leyue. He was a popular genius singer. Qiu Jin recalled that he seemed to have some sort of relationship with Ji Shenxiao, either as a long-time family friend or as some distant relative. Anyway, he liked Ji Shenxiao since they were kids. And in the book, he had the same cannon fodder status as Qiu Jin.

With his type of role, naturally he was not prudent as a character.

The good-tempered Shan Wen put his hand on the other person’s shoulder and placated: “Leyue, ah, we don’t have anymore extra rooms. Just squeeze in with Xiang Xi for these few days, all right?”

“No way!” Geng Leyue smacked Shan Wen’s hand away and said relentlessly, “I want to sleep by myself!”

Geng Leyue has been treasured and pampered like a pearl in one’s palm since childhood. When did he ever have to suffer this kind of bitterness? Moreover, that omega named Xiang Xi liked Ji Shenxiao. It was already good enough that he did not scratch up the other person’s face, and they wanted him to sleep in the same room as Xiang Xi? The program crew could dream on.

Tan Yunting was obviously impatient. Everyone knew what kind of standard the “Four Seasons Food” show had. Once, all the guests had to bunk together in one big room. Having two people per a room was already very good, okay?

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She hated this type of young people the most. They were all forcefully stuffed into this program. The show had just started and he was already causing a scene. This season’s show was most likely going to be messed up.

Qiu Jin didn’t join in. Anyway, the focus of this scene was not on him.

He remembered that the arrangement in the novel was that Xiang Xi magnanimously yielded and offered to sleep on the sofa, giving up the bed to Geng Leyue. Later on? Naturally, Ji Shenxiao was distressed for his omega and drove him off the sofa. Then he had Xiang Xi sleep in a room with him.

Xiang Xi walked over. Qiu Jin thought that the plot would follow the novel. Immediately afterwards, he saw Xiang Xi roll his eyes and snorted: “If you don’t want to sleep, then drop out (of the show). It’ll be more spacious sleeping by myself.”

Geng Leyue froze for a moment. Then he suddenly twisted the topic of discussion, pointed at Ji Shenxiao, and said: “Then I want to sleep with Ji-ge*!”

[*T/N: ge – honorific meaning “brother,” but not necessarily blood related]

Oh my, was this okay?

An omega and an alpha sleeping in the same room, was this going to turn “Four Seasons Food” into “Four Seasons Love” now?

Ji Shenxiao gave him one look and said coldly: “If you don’t want to participate in the show then go back.”

“You promised Auntie that you would take good care of me…”

He was refused a second time. A sobbing quality entered Geng Leyue’s voice. He raised his head and looked at him stubbornly with a 45-degree incline to his head. His eyes held a basket full of tears. It was a very moving image.

Wow. Qiu Jin was truly shocked. This Geng Leyue could cry on demand. His acting skills were not bad, ah!

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It has been too long since Qiu Jin has acted, and he was itching to do so. He found a place far away from the crowd, brewed his emotions for a second, and when he opened his eyes again he could see his expression reflected in the glass.

He expression was one of obstinacy in the face of grievance, and there was also a bit of fragility in the mix.

The results were barely okay, but it was a lot worse than his heydays.

Qiu Jin wiped away his tears and then walked back. He saw Geng Leyue run towards Ji Shenxiao and even intimately tried to hook their arms together.

To one’s surprise, Ji Shenxiao recoiled a step, and Geng Leyue ended up throwing himself at empty air.

Geng Leyue froze in place for a while. In the end, he dragged his suitcase upstairs by himself. As he walked he muttered incessantly.

“Before I came, I was clearly told that I would be sleeping in a room by myself!”

“Liars! Just because I look easy to bully…!”

“I won’t let you people succeed!”

That stubborn attitude still carried a hint of pitifulness.

Geng Leyue locked himself in the room after going upstairs and did not come down again.

Shan Wen called to him several times but there was no response, so he did not bother with Geng Leyue anymore, and started to introduce the basic conditions of the event this time.

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Chapter 25 – An Imperial Decree

“Tea is coming.”

Yu Long carried a full pot of boiling water on the tray and stepped forward carefully. When she walked in front of An Zhu, she pretended to be careless. Her body turned askew, and she splashed the tea onto An Zhu’s face.

“Aiya! Be careful.”

One after another, everyone pulled An Zhu away. Lin Jia Bao also subconsciously blocked it with his hand.

“An Zhu, are you okay? Where did you get burnt?” Lin momo looked over Lin An Zhu nervously.

“Momo, my hand hurts.” The back of Lin Jia Bao’s right hand was red and swollen.

“Quickly flush it with cold water. Bring the medicine for burns over.” Lin momo brought An Zhu over to the sink.

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“I’ll get the burn medicine!” Yu Ling ran out quickly.

Lin momo saw Yu Long who had fallen to the floor, went forward, and slapped her. “Yu Long, what the hell are you doing?!”

Yu Long covered her face in disbelief. Momo had never hit her before. “Momo, I… I didn’t do it on purpose. My ankle sprained.” Yu Long said, choked with sobs.

Lin momo was an old-timer within the palace. How could she not tell the difference between real and fake? This Yu Long actually had such a vicious thought. It seems that she couldn’t keep her here anymore…

Yu Shuang, who was helping An Zhu run cold water over his hand, looked at Yu Long with disappointed eyes.

“The burn ointment is here.” Yu Ling ran back with the medicine.

Lin momo carefully applied the medicine for An Zhu. Fortunately, the injury was not serious. It was a little red and swollen, but it did not blister.

“An Zhu, momo will accompany you back to help you sort things out. You can’t move your hand. Then you should rest early and don’t think too much.” Lin momo took An Zhu away.

“Momo, I will go help you, too.” Yu Shuang also went together, not looking at Yu Long who was kneeling on the ground.

“Momo, I will also go…” Yu Ling quickly followed. Yu Ling was childish, but she was not stupid. That pot of hot tea was definitely aiming for An Zhu’s face. Just thinking about it made her furious, how could Yu Long do this?!

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In the inner study of the crown prince’s East Palace, Xuan Yuan Han Cheng received the news that Lin Jia Bao was scalded and his eyes instantly turned cold. When he learned that the injury was not very serious, he was slightly reassured.

“Yuan Fu, have you warned the teaching momos yet?” Xuan Yuan Han Cheng asked.

“Replying to Your Royal Highness, I have already prepped the two momos over there.”

“You go again. Bring the first-rate burn medicine over.” Xuan Yuan Han Cheng ordered Yuan Fu.

“Yes.” Yuan Fu retreated.

Xuan Yuan Han Cheng called the secret guard over again. “Tell Lin momo to deal with that palace maid. If she’s not willing to do so, you help her.”

Anyone who hurt his baby had to pay a price.

The imperial bodyguard outside the study room announced, “Qiu momo asks for an audience.”

“Send her in.”

Qiu momo was originally a managing momo in the empress’s palace. She was nearly forty years old. She was a strict person with experienced conduct, and she was swift and decisive in her reactions.

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That fact that the crown prince’s palace could be cleaned out so nicely was all due to her credit. Thanks to her, his harem has settled down a lot. Ever since the crown princess got “sick,” he handed over all matters of the crown prince’s harem to Qiu momo to manage.

“Greetings to Your Royal Highness, this old slave came to ask you for instructions. The Lin xiaozhu* that Her Majesty conferred, which courtyard in the harem should he be settled in?” Qiu momo first kowtowed to the crown prince, and then stated her purpose for visiting.

[*T/N: 小主 xiaozhu – “little master”]

“Not in the harem. Put him in Ping Le Courtyard, ba. Have people redecorate the main palace hall.” Xuan Yuan Han Cheng had already planned everything. Ping Le Courtyard was relatively closer to his inner study. Since his rebirth, he has been living here. It was comparatively peaceful. The surrounding scenery was pretty good, and it was far away from the harem. Xuan Yuan Han Cheng didn’t want to let those women get near his treasure.

“Make the bedroom more festive. Then go pick out two good palace maids and eunuchs. Also, in the future, Ping Le Courtyard will be using the small kitchen on the inner study room’s side.” Xuan Yuan Han Cheng continued to instruct.

When Qiu momo heard this, she understood right away that this Lin xiaozhu was not ordinary. She made calculations in her heart, in the future when serving this little master she would have to be more mindful.

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Chapter 16 – New Product Development

“Haha, I understand what you mean. When I first saw her I almost vomited my dinner from the night before. I don’t know how that young master Duan can bear to be around her. Could he really have such heavy tastes? Ugh, barf.”

“Aye, I really don’t understand why HR would hire her. Was it to make us eat less food at the cafeteria and help the company save on food expenses? No matter what, we are still a skincare company. Are they not afraid that she will end up ruining our image?”

“Don’t say it like that, in any case she is still a proper undergraduate student. Reportedly, she’s from an important undergraduate course with a high educational background.”

“What’s the use of academic qualifications? If I were her, I would never dare to leave the house and meet people.”

“…”

Zhou Ling froze in front of the mirror. The words of the men’s gossip kept ringing in her ear. The rim of her eyes turned red.

The comfort of staying with Duan Shu Tong for half a month did not make her forget her previous humiliation, and her tears flowed down.

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But she did not dare to make a sound.

Those people in the men’s toilet next door did not know that Zhou Ling was just a few meters away. Perhaps even if they knew, they would not care about demeaning her within hearing distance.

They talked while smoking, until the door of a toilet compartment creaked and opened.

The men’s toilet was silent for a moment. The men stood there holding their cigarettes stupidly as they watched the man with extraordinary temperament step out of the compartment and walk towards the sinks.

They stared at the big boss. They did not dare to say a word or even twitch a muscle.

To be caught red-handed talking about other people behind their backs, moreover, they were gossiping about their superior and talking bad about him. No matter who it was, it would be impossible for them to remain unconcerned.

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Duan Shu Tong was originally just going to the toilet. He did not expect to be hit with an earful of malicious gossip. Moreover, that malice was directed at a young girl. He could not help feeling irritated.

Although Zhou Ling’s ability was far less than that of his former assistant in his previous life, the girl’s tenacity and willingness to learn were infinitely better than these losers who disparaged other people.

[T/N: “loser” was written in English in the original text]

The sound of running water broke the silence hanging over the men’s toilet. With his eyebrows lowered, Duan Shu Tong turned off the faucet after washing his hands and turned around.

He glanced at these people’s extinguished cigarette butts.

“If I remember correctly, the company has regulations that specify researchers must not have odors on them, let alone the smell of smoke.”

After he finished talking, he no longer looked at the faces of these people and turned to leave the bathroom.

A man with a cigarette pressed between his lips said with a bitter face: “What now? He’s not going to fire us, is he?”

No one could answer him.

The people here no longer have connections and they were completely unable to compete with the airborne Young Master Duan. They could only resign themselves to their fate.

In the bathroom next door, Zhou Ling wiped her tears and could not help laughing.

Director Duan was really a good person.

Zhou Ling quickly sorted out her emotions, and when she returned to the laboratory, Duan Shu Tong had already put on his lab coat and was seriously researching.

Zhou Ling felt light-hearted. She did not disturb him and instead concentrated on her own work.

When five o’ clock rolled around, Duan Shu Tong did not leave on time as usual. Although Zhou Ling was surprised, she did not say anything and continued to accompany him at his side.

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Seeing the look of focus on Duan Shu Tong’s face, she felt a thrill of anticipation and her heart couldn’t help thumping faster. Could it be that it was possible to create the new product today?

After following Duan Shu Tong for so many days, Zhou Ling could not accurately say which step of the process they were on, but she could take an educated guess.

It was almost like a hunch. Today, there might be a miracle.

Yes. A miracle.

If this new product could be researched and developed, then it would be a miracle for many female consumers.

Including herself.

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Didn’t Love You Enough 24

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Chapter 24 – An Imperial Decree

The empress and Zhou momo glanced at each other, knowing that the crown prince was satisfied. “Today’s pastries are very good. Zhou momo, bring him to get a reward.”

“Yes.”

The empress saw that the crown prince was satisfied and felt relieved. “Let’s go with this one, ba.”

“Yes, Mother Empress, it’s him. Thank you Mother Empress for looking for such a good person. The age is a bit young, but it is also easier to teach.” Xuan Yuan Han Cheng looked at his mother gratefully.

“It’s good as you like. I will mention it to your Father Emperor. If there are no problems, then I will make an imperial decree.”

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Lin Jia Bao came out of the main hall of Yong Shou Palace and saw that Lin momo was waiting there. He quickly stepped forward. “Momo, are you better?”

“I’m much better now. How about you? Going by yourself, were you afraid?” Lin momo asked.

“I wasn’t afraid. Today, Her Majesty complimented how well the pastries were made! Her Majesty and His Royal Highness also asked me a few questions. Momo, this is the reward that Her Majesty bestowed. There’s also this jade pendant. His Royal Highness bestowed it.” Lin Jia Bao gave the bag of reward that Zhou momo gave him to Lin momo, and he also showed her the jade pendant.

Lin momo looked at the jade pendant and then returned it to him. “Since His Royal Highness rewarded it, you should keep it well.”

When the empress mentioned the matter to the emperor, he also felt that this method was feasible. Immediately he sent someone to investigate Lin An Zhu’s background, and it took no more than two days. Everything regarding Lin An Zhu’s life, from the small things to the big things, everyone in his family, his relatives, his neighbors, etc., and even the prior generations of his family’s ancestors were all clearly investigated.

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“Zi Tong*, the candidate you chose this time is good.” The emperor praised. For many generations, the Lin family made a living as farmers. His family background was clean. Also, the Lin family’s eldest brother became a xiu cai this year with outstanding achievements. There was also a big chance that he might pass the provincial level imperial exam in the coming year. The emperor has always been fond of talented people. “In the future, he will be from an official’s family, this kind of life history is not bad.”

[*T/N: 梓童 zi tong – appellation of the empress by the emperor]

“That’s right, Your Majesty. This family is prosperous in children. Look, this Zhang shi gave birth to a dragon and phoenix pair*, so blessed.” The empress was very pleased.

[*T/N: 龙凤胎 long feng tai – twins of mixed sex]

“Zi Tong, look, the Lin family’s eldest daughter also gave birth to a dragon and phoenix pair last year.” The emperor was also very satisfied.

“It would be nice if he could give our Cheng Er a dragon and phoenix pair.” The empress sighed with feeling.

The emperor thought about how the Xuan Yuan Dynasty’s royal family had yet to give birth to a dragon and phoenix pair. “If there is really a dragon and phoenix pair in the future, then I must reward him handsomely, ha ha!”

The empress took a look, saw that the fifth day of August was a good day, and had a momo make arrangements.

In the evening of that day, the empress’s imperial decree smashed the tranquility of the Royal Snack Kitchen.

Lin Jia Bao was stunned when he heard the empress’s imperial decree.

“An Zhu, quickly give thanks, ba. Tomorrow morning, there will be a specialist momo to come pick you up.” Zhou momo came personally to read the empress’s imperial decree.

“Giving thanks to Her Majesty’s grace.” Lin Jia Bao’s little face turned pale white, and he knelt down to thank her.

“Zhou momo, you see, this child is so happy that he’s in a stupor. Ha ha.” Lin momo helped An Zhu up, and spoke to Zhou momo with a smile.

Zhou momo did not mind. Before she left, she kindly reminded, “Tonight, you guys should make some preparations. Don’t make the momos wait tomorrow.”

Zhou momo and the person who came to pass the message left.

Lin Jia Bao began to cry.

“Momo, I’m afraid…” Lin Jia Bao cried loudly.

Yu Shuang and the other two girls surrounded him, giving him congratulations, and telling him not to cry.

“This is a great thing, ah. What are you crying for? Other people can beseech and never get it!” Yu Long said sourly.

Yu Ling patted Yu Long. “Don’t talk anymore. Look at how broken-heartedly An Zhu is crying, ah.”

“Momo, does this mean I can never leave the palace? Wu wu*…” Lin Jia Bao didn’t know what he had to do as the crown prince’s xiao shi, but he vaguely sensed that he would never be able to get out of the palace again.

[*T/N: 呜 wu – onomatopoeia for humming, whimpering, or crying]

“I miss my family very much. I was thinking of reuniting with them when I leave the palace. They’re all waiting for me!” Lin Jia Bao cried so hard that he couldn’t breath properly.

“An Zhu, ah. Don’t cry anymore. You will be the crown prince’s person in the future. Good days will come later. It’s not for certain that you can’t leave the palace, and it’s not for certain that you won’t be able to see your family.” Lin momo stroked his back as she consoled him.

“Yeah, An Zhu. Don’t cry anymore. Your eyes will go bad.” Yu Shuang also comforted softly, and reached for a cup of tea for An Zhu. She touched the teapot and found it cold. “Yu Long, help me add some hot water.”

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“An Zhu, listen to Lin momo. This is the empress’s imperial decree. It can no longer be changed. You can only accept it. If you resist the decree, not only your own life is not guaranteed, but it will also affect your family. Think about it carefully.” Lin momo spoke to him with a bit of severity.

“Wu wu wu wu… momo, I understand. Wu wu…” Lin Jia Bao also knew that Lin momo was right, but he couldn’t stop his tears.

Yu Long came over with a tray, put the teapot on it, and went to the place where the water was boiling. In her heart, the more she thought about it, the more jealous she got. Why? An Zhu was so lucky! Wasn’t it because Lin momo often brought him along with her to show his face before the empress? If the one that Lin momo brought along were she, maybe the one with a lucky life today would be her!

The more that Yu Long thought about it, the more unwilling she was. She looked at the boiling water and a vicious thought sprouted from her heart. If An Zhu’s face was ruined…

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