Chapter 28: The Superfluous Man

Ji Sisi immediately realized that her mother-in-law had encountered a problem outside, especially since Gu Yu had left early that morning.

She decided to accompany Lin Jinghua to the station, only to discover upon arrival that their usual vending spot had been occupied.

The person who had taken their place was a woman in her forties. She also had a pushcart, and even the layout of her display, including the placement of the coal stove, was identical to that of the Gu family. Even the steam—

From high-ranking officials to common folk, everyone marveled once again at the wonder of technology. At times, technology truly felt as mysterious and miraculous as sorcery.

"You can interpret it that way; in any case, divinity is complex and precious," Bix said.

I shook my head, staring at the impassable sewer ditch ahead and the abandoned tile house behind me. I decided against entering; with my foot in this condition, there was no way I could climb over the wreckage.

Wu Jie did not continue to lead his troops forward, choosing instead to wait for reinforcements, as his orders were to wait at Iron Sword Gorge to rendezvous with the other units.

The reason Qin Yang chose to start with the Development Zone Management Committee was none other than to better resolve the issues plaguing the First Textile Factory. It could be said that the committee played a role, to some extent, in the factory's plight—at the very least, they were guilty of negligence.

As for the "upcoming drama news" circulating online, while it might have been leaked by someone at a television station, it was not an official announcement, so Mango TV naturally did not need to acknowledge it.

In the dead of night, after the curfew, no one was permitted to move freely through the imperial palace. Yet, on this night, a carriage inexplicably traveled through the palace gates unimpeded, passing through multiple layers of security before coming to a stop behind the Southern Swallow Palace.

If Hua Ye had asked this from the beginning, Chen Yu could have easily claimed it was some acquaintance or partner. But because Hua Ye asked after mentioning Dongmen Feng and spoke with such certainty, Chen Yu couldn't think of a suitable excuse. He had been too smug moments ago, his arrogance getting the better of him.

Hearing Wu Jie still obsessing over dragon meat, the Ice Dragon Wangcai, hovering in mid-air, couldn't help but shrink back involuntarily.

"Which school are you applying to? How do you feel about it?" Wang Zilan asked casually. This wasn't the college entrance exam, so there were no taboos or concerns about the student's psychological endurance.

"Then please continue with your grooming, Your Majesty. We shall not disturb you any longer. We take our leave!" Liu Yue'e said.

Unable to bear the sight, Meng Xingchen took water from his storage pouch and offered a bowl to the old man before him.

Whether at the Tengyuan Group in Jiangning City or its branch in Southeast City, almost every employee was clearing their desks, preparing to leave. The company was finished; why stay any longer?

"Hey, why are you crying?" Zhao Yang scratched his head, took the soup bowl from her hands, and set it on the nightstand.

"I remember now. Before I lost consciousness that day, I had just walked out of the bathroom in Room 601, and then I fainted. After that, I saw a pair of white leather shoes. Those shoes... they belonged to Nangong Zhuoran!" Shan Ya recalled.

Shan Ya cursed him inwardly once more. Reluctantly, she sat at the table with him for breakfast. Walking slowly toward the table, she discovered that breakfast had already been prepared. Didn't she usually make breakfast?

"Thank you, Luo. With those words from you, this sister is satisfied. But it isn't so easy to live under a different identity. You may not see me that way, but that doesn't mean others do. In their eyes, I will always be—" Yan Ruyu trailed off, gazing at Luo, whose eyes were filled with pure infatuation.

"Fine then, come ahead." Seeing Lin Feng's eager expression, Biqi put on a look of heroic resignation, as if to say, if that is what you want, I am yours to take.