Hoang Thieu Kiet at the age of 16, he left the school chair due to the scuffle with his classmates. At the age of 18, the family faced the risk of his mother leaving together where he grew up for 18 years. Since then he has done everything, workers and accessories, serving every job he has one step ahead of him but fatefully teased him not to be like him. The workers are jealous of the harms by the supervisors. For the time being, one time the construction contractor escaped to bring along all the employees' wages, and as a restaurant attendant he also stepped up to the management level and was fired by the restaurant owner because he hit a who has the power to bully an intern. Not surrendering to his fate back to the job he was best at by learning the source code, repairing the computer for everything as well, he had trouble with a hard drive brought to recovery. When recovering the hard drive he knows the amount of hard drive get digital currency is the astronomical figure he was pursued by the true owner of the other hard drive. Before he died, he did not commit his heart, an ancient resentment of air pouring through the rain, a resentment of the sky and he took his last breath. because resentment is too heavy

"…Then, next item the agenda. Shall I move to the "next issue"?"

The atmosphere which had relaxed a little turned tense again. There is no reason to end it here. …Since the people who had gathered here today have a really busy schedule… it will be a wasted opportunity if I do not grasp this chance.

"About the bank, we were talking about earlier; it has been decided that the tax collected from the people of the fief will be invested on road maintenance of the roads in the fief. And also, there one more thing. The establishment of an 'academy.'"

"Academy… Do you say? Such as the one in the Royal City?"

"If it's that kind of disadvantageous academy, there's no need to use the tax money to build it. What I would like to build is an academy that has a primary division which will teach students how to read and write, and an advanced division, which it teaches specialized skills to students… The province's taxes will be used for this because I plan on passing a bill, making primary education compulsory in our province. Just like Blur and Salver. Presently, I want to direct everyone's attention to the advanced division."

"In what way?"

"Frankly speaking, I would like you to invest in it. Although funds will be acceptable, materials and equipment will also be welcomed."

"Wouldn't it be fine to ask the bank you spoke of earlier to finance it?"

"The bank is dependent on the funds of the Hall House and the taxes of the people of the province. If the bank is used to finance something so extensive, it will ruin the balance of income and expenditure, and will result in the collapse of the bank management."

"There is some truth to that. If that's the case, wouldn't it be fine if we wait until the academy has been founded?"

"If possible, I would like to build the academy as soon as possible. Because people are important resources in our province, it will be a shame if we leave them alone and don't polish them."

"…Hmmm. What is the concept of the academy?"

"I will distribute the materials now, please look at them."
Sebastian who came with me distributed the documents to everyone. 

"First of all, I would like to establish a Medical and Pharmaceutical department. Afterward, Territory Administration and Accounting department."

"A medical department… you say?"

The conglomerate directors had surprised expressions on their faces. It's only natural. Because the doctors in this world are only employed by royalties and aristocrats, and thus the knowledge of medicine is not widespread.

"Knowledge is also an asset, is it…"

"Yes."

"However, it's because the number of doctors is scarce that's why they are valuable. If they were to increase in numbers, their value would probably drop…"

"What are you saying. Right now, their numbers are far from enough."

"I don't think I need to say this but, there are profits to be made when there is an increase in the number of doctors among the population. 

That said, the business will be able to make lucrative profits by making equipment used by doctors and medical ingredients. Also, with research, we can expect new medicines to be developed."

"As for the Territory Administration and Accounting Department, it aims to bring up talented people to make the future of the fief more prosperous. …Especially the Accounting Department, don't you consider that is related to everyone?"

"I can more or less understand how Territory Administration will involve us… But how is the Accounting Department related to us?"

"Please look at the third page of the document."

"This is…"

"This is a short excerpt of Very Sweet's account book."

"This is, an account book!?"

Everyone looked amazed when they viewed the contents. In this world, there is no concept of Double Entry Bookkeeping

"This way, one can immediately see when payments for. There's also another document called a 'balance sheet,' and with this, you can easily discern the assets and liabilities. Also, there is an income statement which immediately shows the profits and expenses. As a result, one can easily see the "quantitative" value of the conglomerate…. When you want to apply for a loan at the bank, you'll need to submit this form. After all, with the tax reform happening shortly, poll tax will be eliminated. With this account book, one can easily read the report of how much profit is made, and you'll have to pay the appropriate tax according to this. Of course, there will still be loopholes in this taxation system. Nevertheless, with the taxation system being based on your assets, you'll be able to save on taxes. When one takes some time to consider it, one will find that it will be a big help for everyone."

"…Do you have any authority to change the taxation system?"

"Of course, my father as given me full Authority. Plus, with how I handled the Blur and Salver province. Why wouldn't he trust me"

"…If one enrolls in that academy you speak of, will they be able to learn the method of your conglomerate's account books?"

When a regular person looks at the account books, they might not be able to understand the value of it… However, as expected of the directors of the business, they noticed the importance of this book.

"Yes, of course."

"I've been beaten… I didn't think you'd bring out such a big bait, or rather, the big bait will probably prove to be successful…"

"Yes. There are also other advantages, you know? For example, when the agricultural department starts researching on cultivation improvements, and if they meet with success, those methods will be handed over to the conglomerates who invested in this. What do you think? Isn't it tempting?"

"Haha, it is tempting."

"Now then, I would like to talk to the directors of the business who wants to invest. I do not want to take up any more time of those who are not interested."

One had left when she finished her proposal, though she had suspected at least half of them to leave. For a moment of silent Glass, finial realized something more than half the people in this room started looking like her Fanclubs members.

"Lady Glass. We are, after all, "First-rate Merchants" and we are proud to take part in anything that will yield profits. Rather than being bound by short-term profit, we are Merchants who are moved by large long-term profits. With large profits, it will only be natural to have some risk. And we'll only make our decisions after considering the risks and returns. In conclusion, we will never let an opportunity to make large profits slip by."

"If you're nothing but an average noble young lady, we'll probably just throw the idea away as though it's naught but a pipe dream. However, you not only created a company with your own hands, you have already reached our standings… No, climbed even higher. And what we value is this ability of yours."

"…I am once again proud to be praised by you. Because it is you first-class merchants, who are supporting this province." Glass gave a smile that stabbed the hearts of everyone in the room.

After another month or two past Rica's new reform in place and another new store called "Azure" that sold fashions (Clothes) were established.

The bank and Academies where also finished And Its spread to both Blur and Salver provinces. And the departments are as follows: Finance, Education, Public Affairs, Public Works, and Judicial Affairs. 
 
The Finance department is concurrently working on the taxation. Each department is to calculate their expenses and submit a report in the form of a balance sheet. From there, the bank will take a look at it and give the approval needed. Again, this is being done to prepare of the taxation reform in the future.

The Education department operates similarly to the Ministry of Education in Japan. The academy personnel will decide on what subjects they want to teach, but the Education Department reserve the rights to choose the contents and how much funds will be spent.

The Public Affairs department from Blur and Salver was added they are in charge of managing the people of the territory. As of now, they are busy running about in preparation to make family registers. The Public Works is currently in charge of the road construction, and eventually, they will also be responsible for building public facilities. In other words, because the road maintenance is underway, it is not an exaggeration to say that they are busy.

As for the Judicial Affairs, just as its name suggests, they are in charge of implementing the laws in the fief. They are currently in charge of enforcing the current rules and will be working on law reforms later on.

By the way, it seems that those Merchant had joined the neutral faction.

I’ve traveled through many worlds, lived many lives, granting last wishes. What have I not seen, what have I not experienced? Living brought its sorrows and Joys, now that I am no longer bound to transverse through worlds. What do I do now? But create more worlds and bear gifts to the unfortunate souls. However, the more I do this, the more I being to realize that I miss living. I can barely remember why I was afraid in the first place. 

I want to experience those feelings again.


*Disclaimer- Parts of this novel Revolve arounds the Worlds and Characters of Other Written Works of Literature like Amines, Games, Boks, Etc. As such said Works belong to their perspective publishers and creators.

Wei Liuying walked in slightly hurried steps to the main hall. From a distance away, she could hear the sound of something crashing. The scene might have already escalated to the point that they were throwing a tantrum.
As she came nearer, her eyes caught the sight of her older sister who stood near the door. Wei Zilin carefully held the door frame with her small body trembling. The scene in the main hall was really scary.
"Second Sister?" Wei Liuying called out in a soft tone.
Wei Zilin's body jerked. She turned her head around. With one glance, it was clear that her eyes were watery because of fear. "T…Third Sister."
"Can I come in?"
"You wouldn't want to come in."
"I want to take a look."
Wei Zilin nodded tearfully and moved back one step. With that, Wei Liuying could see the hall better. She could see the three concubines along with Wei Xiao Hua and Wei Hong. The five of them were in the messy hall. There were several pieces of shattered porcelain on the floor.
Wei Hong looked tired as he rubbed his forehead. Wei Liuying could guess that he was annoyed that Prince Ji Sheng returned earlier, which thwarted his plan. Tomorrow morning, all officials will have to gather in the palace to greet him because it was already too late when Prince Ji Sheng arrived in his palace today.
"I'm almost 15 years old," Wei Xiao Hua said strongly, emphasizing the point that she had been uttering out since some time ago. Her eyes were blazing with determination. "When I'm already an adult, I'll have to manage the household. Besides, as the main daughter, isn't it only natural for me to be the one to be taking care of the household's matter until I was married away?"
Concubine Xie snorted. She had a tall frame that made her look thin. Her features were not the best among the three of them, but she had a huge advantage for bearing the first son. "What are you talking about? As the mother of the future head of the Wei Family, isn't it only natural for me to be the one to take care of the household?"
"We still don't know which one who will be better in the future," Concubine Feng said coldly. Her pretty face flushed red in anger, making her look more adorable. Despite her older age, she still didn't lose the touch that she had ever since she was young.
Concubine Chou was also a pretty woman, only losing to Concubine Feng. However, her body was more attractive. In addition, she had a soft personality when she was in front of Wei Hong, and easily caught his attention completely. That way, she had been keeping tight rein over her status as the most favorite concubine.
Wei Xiao Hua crossed her hands. "Even though it's like that, it didn't change the fact that you're all Father's concubines. When I'm still in this household, shouldn't my position be higher than all of you."
"You witch! You…."
"Also, what's with the meagre allowance that I got every single month? Are you telling me that I'm nothing more than a beggar on the street that could only get a few liang of silver each month? It's not even enough for me to buy new clothes for the New Year!" Wei Xiao Hua said again.
Wei Liuying's eyes flickered when she heard what Wei Xiao Hua said. When they visited the market just now, Wei Xiao Hua's face did look terrible. It seemed that she failed to buy the dress that she wanted just now. Because of that, she chose to strike today and caught all of them unprepared.
"Did you withhold the money?" Wei Hong asked, his face was sour.
"No! That didn't happen," Concubine Chou strictly rejected. The one who held control over the money was her while Concubine Xie and Concubine Feng could only make sure that they got enough for themselves. And with some threat, they managed to secure their position and money enough for them to live by. After all, it wouldn't be good if Wei Hong heard that his son got mistreated.
Even Concubine Chou knew that it would only worsen the situation because of the children that they had.
Wei Xiao Hua sneered. "Why don't you show the finance book for all of us to see? I'm sure that you'll be able to see that I didn't get the money that I was supposed to receive."
"That must be Steward Bo's fault!" Concubine Chou dodged the bullet once more. Her expression was dignified as if she was only telling the facts. However, her back was actually filled with cold sweat. "He's the one in charge of the distribution."
"Oh, really? Why don't we call him here to have him talk with us?"
"Call him here," Wei Hong said calmly.
As the servants walked out, Wei Xiao Hua sneered once more. Wei Liuying didn't really want to get involved, but she knew that things wouldn't end well if this continued. She sighed internally at the grave that her mother had dug for herself with this small incident.
It was just a few liang silver. With Feng Chun (Concubine Feng's real name) current status, she wouldn't lack silver at all.
Slowly, Wei Liuying made her way to her mother and lightly patted her mother's hand. "Calm down, Mother. It'll only harm you if you keep on being angry."
Feng Chun was indeed angry. After all, she knew that if Wei Xiao Hua was the one to hold the money, there was a high chance that her own allowance would be reduced. At that time, where would she cry to? After all, her allowance could be higher because of the threat that she gave to Concubine Chou.
"I'm not angry," Feng Chun said through gritted teeth.
Wei Liuying did nothing but to pat her mother's hand. Her head was lowered, so no one could be able to see her expression.
In front of her, Wei Xiao Hua merely snorted at that performance of filial piety. On the other hand, Concubine Chou turned to look at her own daughter with a glare. How come another daughter was so filial while hers is not?
Wei Zilin felt a chill on her back when she saw her mother's stare. With no other choice, she had to step forward and stood behind her mother. However, it was clear from her expression that she was very unwilling.
"Steward Bo is here."
Wei Xiao Hua passed a glance to the steward and stepped forward. "Steward Bo, do you take the silvers that are supposed to be mine?
Hearing the question, Steward Bo's back was filled with sweat. How could he dare to do that? However, he noticed that Concubine Chou was glaring at him. She held someone important for Steward Bo, so he had no other choice but to follow her order.
"I didn't take any, Miss."
"Are you sure?"
"Yes."
"Show me the finance book," Wei Xiao Hua said as she turned to look at Concubine Chou.
"This…" Concubine Chou was unwilling. Holding the finance book and the authority to distribute the money always made her feel much better. After all, it was supposed to be the main wife's job, but because there's no main wife in Wei Family Residence, it fell to her hand under Concubine Xie and Concubine Feng's watch.
In truth, her position was supposed to be the lowest, but Wei Hong favored her. It granted her a lot of benefits that she couldn't have before.
Wei Hong sighed. "Give it to her."
"But, that's…" Concubine Chou looked at Wei Hong with a pleading look.
Seeing her face, Wei Hong felt his heart was sliced. He also wanted Concubine Chou to be the one to hold the finance of this residence. However, he knew that Wei Xiao Hua wouldn't back down until she got what she wanted.
"How about if we make a compromise?"

“Future will only set in stone when it becomes the present.”

Wei Liuying is a concubine daughter in Prime Minister’s Residence. A lowly existence with barely anyone who cares for her. She had to rely on her wits and manipulate others to stay alive.

When the main daughter suddenly changed overnight, the others were dragged to keep up with her pace. Wei Liuying was no exception, and she had to adapt to the sudden power structure’s shift inside the residence.
The main daughter laughed and looked at her with contempt, “Trying to scheme at me who knows everything like the back of my hand? You’re nothing more than a villain who’ll die a miserable death.”

When the only one who cared for her was harmed by her father and so-called family, Wei Liuying laughed to Heaven as tears trailed on her cheek. 
“If you truly wish for me to be the villain, fine. I’ll be one.”

In the midst of the raging flames of succession’s war and rebellions, Wei Liuying had to stand up for herself and fight for her survival.


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Qiao Lian's expression darkened at this thought.
She headed out immediately.
Prince had come running behind her. "Ay, Love Chuan, why are you leaving?"
She turned around to stare at him. Then, without a word, she flagged down a cab and asked to be taken back to the Qiao family home.
Shen Liangchuan was still at home.
She had to tell him that she was carrying their child.
Now in the cab, she finally calmed down.
Since she had regained her memory, she had to straighten out the past.
As she contemplated, her cell phone rang.
She looked down and picked up. A voice said, "Ms. Qiao, how are you? It's me."
That voice.
It was that person she had hired, the private investigator she had sent to Hainan.
At once, her pupils shrank back as she asked, "Are there any news of the person we're looking for?"
"Yes, Ms. Qiao. We've found him."
Qiao Lian immediately said, "Then bring him here!"
"Ms. Qiao, this might be tough. He wouldn't come with us no matter what. And we can't do anything illegal."
Qiao Lian cast her gaze down and thought for a while. "Hand the phone over to him."
"Ok."
After a moment, a meek voice came from the other end of the line, "Ms.- Ms. Qiao."
That voice…
Qiao Lian was silent for a short while before speaking. "Uncle Wang."
He had been the Head of the Finance Department in her father's company at the time.
She stared at the phone and then said slowly, "What happened at that time—"
"Ms. Qiao, I beg of you, just let bygones be bygones. Please, spare me, ok?"
At those words, Qiao Lian cast her gaze down and continued, "Uncle Wang, you must have been the first person the police went after when trouble came for the Qiao Family enterprise. But at that time you disappeared. If the police knows that you're in Hainan, what do you think will happen?"
The man started to panic at this remark and said, "Ms. Qiao, I didn't have a choice! Your parents were forced to die and now, are you like the same people who pushed them to the edge, trying to do the same to me?"
Qiao Lian lowered her gaze and replied, "I'm not trying to force you. I just want a better understanding of what happened back then! It has been so many years since they died, but whenever people talk about them, they still talk about them as profiteers. I cannot allow that. Uncle Wang, I'm sure you don't want to be a drifter all your life, right?"
The man fell silent at her words.
After a while, he finally spoke, "There's no way to investigate this matter."
"How so?"
Uncle Wang sighed and said, "Do you know how the police came to the conclusion that your parents did a sloppy job?" 
Qiao Lian shook her head and said, "No, I don't."
"It's because, after the building had collapsed, when they came to seal the finance department, they discovered the account book related to this building project had gone missing. And the actual materials left behind at the construction site were all of inferior quality. This was how they came to the conclusion that the company was skimping on materials and your parents were stuffing their own pockets."
"Where is the account book?" Qiao Lian probed further.
Uncle Wang sighed and said, "It is with the person who caused your parents' plight."
Qiao Lian fell silent.
The person who had caused her parents' plight. Who could that be?
If they could retrieve the account book, then it would be clear that the materials they had bought at the time were of good quality, and that her parents hadn't been stuffing their own pockets. The reality was that the materials they had originally bought had been stolen.
Hence, the person responsible for this must have been someone from the material factory.
The material factory… belonged to the Lu Family.
Her pupils shrank immediately. She asked, "Uncle Wang, do you know who?"
"I- I don't—"
"If you didn't, why did you disappear at the time?"


They say the greatest blessing is marrying the idol you always dreamed of.

But Qiao Lian knows that reality is different...

The Internet claims that Best Actor Shen Liangchuan is a male god who is unaffected by any sexual drive, but Qiao Lian vehemently disagrees. It's a lie!

After finally carrying out the contract, Qiao Lian burst out, "I want a divorce! I don't want such a life!"

Kasalukuyan kaming kumakain dito sa may floating restaurant na pinag-dalhan sa amin ni Enzo. Apat kami, kami ni Enzo then sina Dion at Joan. It's kinda awkward. Parang ang bigat ng atmosphere na nabubuo sa'min. 

"I'll cook the best dishes here for us." Prisinta pa ni Enzo. Tumango nalang kami at nagpunta na siya sa counter ng restau. 

Nabalot kaming tatlo ng katahimikan. I know Joan knew na wala ako sa mood kaya tahimik lang siya. She understands me, I know. 

"Why are you with him?" Finally, Dion breaks the silence. 

"I just-" 

"Do you know how you made us worried?" He sounds mad. I bit my lip. "Joan called me, and she told me you're nowhere to be found." 

"I just needed-" 

"You made me fucking worried, too. I left my job just to come here and see you." 

Natahimik ako. Sino ba naman kasing nagsabi na iwanan niya iyong trabaho niya 'di ba? Tch. Baka gusto lang niya makita si Joan, kunwari pang nag-alala sa'kin. 

Ilang sandali pa'y bumalik na din si Enzo, may dalang grilled steak at pork teriyaki. Umupo siya sa tabi ko at ngumiti sa'kin. I smiled back. Nakakahawa talaga 'yung ngiti niya. 

"Can you send me our picture together on your camera?" He asked me. Palipat lipat naman ang tingin sa amin nina Joan at Dion. 

"Yes, sure." 

"Ang cute nating dalawa. Mukha tayong coup-" 

"Can we eat now? Gutom na ako, eh." Singit naman ni Dion. Nakita kong siniko siya ni Joan and he just mouthed 'what' then shrugged. 

Hindi ko na lang siya pinansin at nagsimula na kaming kumain. Napangiti nalang ako sa kasweetan ni Enzo. Halos siya na pati naghimay ng pagkain ko. 

Good thing Enzo's here. Hindi ako magiging thirdwheel sa kanilang dalawa. Isa pa, ang light naman kasi ng vibes ni Enzo. Parang hindi man lang siya nakakaramdam ng lungkot. Kanina pa siya nakangiti. 

"Thank you for this Enzo." I smiled at him nang matapos kaming kumain. So far naging casual naman ang brunch namin. Kinakausap ni Joan si Enzo, and while me and Dion, wala tahimik lang kami. 

"Don't thank me yet. You still owe me a dinner." 

"Mama mo dinner." I heard Dion's words. I looked at him at nakita kong ang talim ng tingin niya kay Enzo habang kinukutsilyo yung buto nung steak. 

I let out a heavy sigh. Ano na naman ba'ng problema niya? Bakit kanina pa mainit ang dugo niya kay Enzo? Wala namang ginagawa sa kaniya 'yung tao. 

Pumunta lang ba siya dito para inisin ako? Tch. 

--

"Babe, can we talk?" 

Napalingon ako sa pintuan. Nandoon pala si Joan at deretsong nakatingin sa'kin. I nodded my head and closed the book that I'm reading. 

Matapos naming kumain ay bumalik na ako sa kwarto. I decided to reak a book, may ilan naman akong dala. Para libangan. Si Enzo naman, nakatanggap ng tawag sa daddy niya. While, the love birds, namasyal sila. 

Naramdaman kong umupo si Joan sa tabi ko dito sa kama. "Bakit hindi ka sumama sa'min?" 

"Ah, pagod na ako mag-gala eh." 

Bakit ako sasama? Mukha namang masaya kayo na wala ako. 

"Alam mo, nami-miss na kita. Hindi ka naman gan'yan katahimik, eh." She said, pouting her lips. At some point, my heart melted. Ayoko naman na maging ganito, kaso bakit kinailangang dumating ako sa ganitong punto? 

I chuckled a bit. "Lagi naman tayong magkasama."

"Oo, pero parang ang layo mo..." She sighed. 

Kasalanan ko ba talaga? Ako ba 'yung lumayo? O sila lang 'yung bulag para hindi ako makita? 

"Ano'ng meron sa inyo ni Enzo? Hindi ka nagsasabi sa'kin, ha?" She asked. Alam kong napapansin niya iyong closeness namin ni Enzo, at alam kong medyo may sama siya ng loob. Ngayon lang ako hindi nagsabi sa kaniya ng mga kaganapan ko sa buhay. 

"Nothing. Bakit mo naman natanong?" 

"I just wanna know. Si Dion kasi-" 

"Girls, ano ba 'yan! 'Wag kayong magkulong diyan. Tara sa tabing-dagat, maglalaro ang finance team!" Sigaw pa ni Aileen. Tumango nalang kami ni Joan at lumabas na rin. 

Dito kaming finance team sa may bonfire area. Kung saan kitang kita ang nalalapit na paglubog ng araw. Naka-form ng circle ang iba pa naming kasamahan. Nandito din si Dion. Halos kaclose niya na kasi ang mga kasama namin sa trabaho. 

"Joan, Keila, umupo na kayo. Mags-start na 'yung game natin." Sabi pa ni Sir Clark. Umupo na kami ni Joan, nasa kaliwa ni Joan si Aileen habang nasa kanan niya ako at sa tabi ko naman ay si Dion. 

"So, since it's our first whole day here in Zamby. Maglalaro tayo ng spin the bottle. Siguro naman familiar na kayong lahat sa mechanic nito 'di ba? Kung kanino man matapat ang nguso ng bote, he'll/she'll choose whether truth or dare. Of course, bawal ang kill-joy dito!" Si Sir Clark na ang nagsimula ng game. Pinaikot niya ang bote at tumapat ito kay Joy. 

"Dare." 

"Wow, ang aga. Hmm, sige kantahin mo 'yung happy birthday ng regae version." Si Joshua ang nag-dare sa kaniya, since si Joshua ang natapatan ng puwet nung bote. 

Pero siyempre basic lang kay Joy 'yung dare. Siya lang sa buong finance team ang magaling kumanta, may banda din kasi siya. 

"Sana all maganda boses." Komento pa ni Aileen na nasundan naman ng tawa naming lahat. Pangalawang ikot ng bote ay sa'kin naman tumapat. I chose truth. And since si Aileen ang natapatan ng dulo ng bote, siya ang magtatanong sa'kin. 

"Walang KJ, Keila ha? So, dederetsahin na kita. Bakit ka nakipag-hiwalay kay Jaycee?" She confidently asked. Minsan na kasi silang nagkausap ni Jaycee. Ilang saglit na natahimik ang mga kasama namin. Of course, they know Jaycee. CCTV kasi sila once na mapuntang kompanya si Jaycee. 

Nadinig ko pa ang bulong sa'kin ni Joan. "You didn't tell me na kumalas ka na pala doon." Sinenyasan ko nalang si Joan na kekwentuhan ko siya sa kwarto namin. I feel guilty, ang tagal ko na palang hindi nakakausap ng maayos ang kaibigan ko.

"Ano na, Keila?" Napunta ang atensyon nilang lahat sa'kin. They're waiting for my answer. 

"I just needed time and space for myself." I smiled. Tumango nalang sila hanggang sa mag-start na ulit yung laro. Hindi naman na ako nakarinig ng iba mula sa kanila. 

"Can I join?" Napatigil kami sa paglalaro nang biglang sumulpot si Enzo. He was wearing a plain gray shirt and cargo shorts. 

Tumayo naman si Sir Clark at inakbayan ito. "Fin Team, let me introduce you to my cousin, Lorenzo Del Rio. He's the son of the owner of this resort." Ngumiti naman si Enzo, Lorenzo pala ang totoong pangalan niya. 

Binati naman siya ng buong team. Maya maya pa'y umupo na sila ni Sir, magkatabi sila. At dahil Sir Clark's in front of me, naging magkatapat na din sina Enzo at Dion. 

Halos hindi na maituloy ang paglalaro dahil na kay Enzo na napunta ang atensyon ng team, iniinterview nila ito. Ineentertain naman sila ni Enzo. He's really friendly. 

"Enough, team. Mas gwapo naman ako kay Enzo, ah. I'm your boss." Nakasimangot na sabi pa ni Sir. Sinimulan niya nang paikutin muli ang bote. This time, kay Dion naman natapat ang bote. 

"Truth or dare?" Enzo asked him. 

"Tch. Truth." He replied coldly. 

Enzo just smiled. "May nagugustuhan ka ba dito sa finance team?" 

My heart beats rapidly in an instant. I don't know why. Napalingon sa'kin si Dion, ngumiti siya ng magtama ang mga mata namin. "Meron." 

"Ayieee. Ang sweet naman." Komento pa ni Joan. I bit my lip and bow my head down. Oo nga pala, katabi ko lang si Joan. Bakit ba ako nag-aassume? Sinasaktan ko lang 'yung sarili ko. 

"Since kakarating mo lang, 'insan. Ikaw naman ang maglalaro. At ako ang magtatanong sa'yo." Nakangiting sabi ni Sir Clark kay Enzo. Hindi na niya pinaikot 'yung bote. Agad na siyang nagtanong kung truth ba o dare. 

"Dare." Enzo replied. 

"Dahil madaming nag-ga-gandahang babae dito sa fin team, puntahan mo 'yung pinaka-attractive na babae para sa'yo at halikan mo sa pisngi." 

Nanatili akong nakatingin kay Enzo, wala man lang bakas ng kaba sa mukha niya. Inayos niya muna yung cap niya at tumayo, pinagpagan niya yung puwitan niya. His eyes met mine, nagsimula siyang maglakad papunta sa'kin. 

Hindi ko alam kung bakit ako nag-a-assume ng ganito pero bakit hindi niya maalis ang tingin niya sa'kin? 

"Oh my babe. Papunta siya sa'yo." Bulong sa'kin ni Joan at kinurot ang tagiliran ko. 

Nagsimula na din umingay ang mga kasamahan namin nang makalapit sa'kin si Enzo. Umupo siya sa harap ko para magpantay kami. 

"W-why.." I kept biting my lip. Kinakabahan ako. Bakit sa akin siya lumapit? 

"Don't ask me why.." Mas dumoble ang kaba ko ng magsimulang lumapit ang mukha ni Enzo sa'kin. At bago pa niya tuluyang mailapat ang labi niya sa pisngi ko ay nasuntok na siya ni Dion. Nagulat ang lahat sa ginawa niya, maski ako ay nagulat. Hindi ko alam kung anong gagawin ko. 

"I don't do sharing, fucker."

O'Neil Andrew Morisette was born into the Divine Empire of Titan with a silver, no, golden spoon in his mouth. Having been sent to prison at the young age of 5 for being the perpetrator of the biggest scandal of Titan Imperialty, he launched his political career after his release. He could be the Emperor's favorite minister, the Princess's husband, a Prince of the Divine Empire of Titan, or a marshal with tens of thousands of soldiers, but which persona will he choose to identify with?

This is a story of choices, of intrigue, of love. Will O'Neil Andrew Morisette bow to his fate, or will he entangle himself in romance? Where does his destiny lead, and what changes will he bring to the strongest empire in Westland?

It was impossible for Bo Jiu not to notice that he was using his phone because she was extremely sensitive to the sound electronics produced. 
However, since her puppy was sick, she should leave him some pride and thus it was better to feign ignorance. 
Besides, the only reason he needed to divert her away was probably matters regarding the crime squad. 
Bo Jiu had her own channels for investigation so she didn't need to scheme to get his. 
Once the messaging noise disappeared, Bo Jiu grabbed a book randomly. 
The only two genres in Almighty's shelves were criminal psychology and finance ━ it wasn't easy to find anything else. 
Qin Mo placed his phone down before glancing at the book in her hand. "You like that?"
"it's alright." Bo Jiu didn't know the contents; she just didn't want a certain someone to keep texting because her hands would start to itch. 
Qin Mo broke into a smile. "Pass it over." 
Bo Jiu obliged obediently. 
After scooting over, she passed the book over, while wondering if she should get one for herself or perhaps play Hero on her mobile phone. 
However, before she could get to it, she heard the sound of book flipping along with a loud voice. 
Qin Mo's naturally deep voice was thicker and more alluring, carrying his own uniqueness. "I still like you, in spite of the uncertainties, unwavering…" 
After he spoke, Bo Jiu lifted her gaze instinctively. 
Although the Almighty was only reciting a line in the book, his voice was music to her ears.
Bo Jiu didn't interrupt as her gaze was turning towards the book.
Qin Mo continued to read aloud. "I still like you, like the old city gates that await an old friend, standing upright…" 
Her fingers itched as she glanced at the half dressed person reciting the poetry.
Bo Jiu lost count of the number of times she had to convince herself that kidnapping him would only bring trouble. 
However, she still wanted to.
She lowered her head, thinking about her scheme.
Unbeknownst to her, warmth gushed out of Qin Mo's eyes as a certain someone's obedience was indeed likeable. 
This guy was the same as before, cuddling by his side and listening to his stories. 
Wait… 
Why did he say 'as before'?
Qin Mo frowned, a splitting headache following. 
That bone-splitting pain was unbearable. 
The book fell to the ground and Bo Jiu pressed on his head immediately, a rare cloud of panic in her eyes.
"Madam Zhang, Madam Zhang!"
Qin Mo held onto her wrist, a thin layer of sweat on his forehead. "I'm fine." 
Bo Jiu was still worried. For someone who had never seen herself as dumb, she was frustrated for not attending to him well enough. "Is your fever back?"
She tested his temperature with the back of her hand. The fever was indeed back again.
Qin Mo held onto her hand. The pain had subsided, but it confirmed the need for a checkup because such pain had nothing to do with the cold. 
Just like before, the pain appeared suddenly ━ but perhaps, it wasn't this suddenly.
Qin Mo glanced at the youngster, emotions churning within his gaze…


Fu Jiu appears to be a normal lad in high school on the surface. But in fact, she (Yes! She!) is the hacker, Z, a villain-terminator in the online world of an alternate world. Having reincarnated into the body of a woman and being forced to disguise herself as a young man, she reigns over the game world, fights for justice, and puts a spell on all the girls around with her innate charm. However, her flirting comes across as gay to the rich Almighty Qin and his inner circle. Over time, the Almighty Qin falls for him… her. Has he turned gay for him… her? Now, that's confusing!
Keywords: Rebirth, Face-slapping, Online gaming, Pet lover, Hacking, Chocolate-flavored lollipop
Sugary Scene:
Fu Jiu said, "Almighty Qin, do you have a girlfriend?"
Qin Mo lowered his laptop. "No."
Fu Jiu lowered her voice and started flirting carelessly. "You have one now, me."
Upon hearing that, Qin Mo pounced on Fu Jiu domineeringly!
Fu Jiu was stunned. "Wait, what are you doing?"
Qin Mo replied, "Exercising my boyfriend rights."
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The first page recorded the transaction from yesterday. The auction was for a batch of diamonds mined in South Africa. It was a regular business. Nothing strange about it.
Luo Xichen heaved a sigh of relief. The corners of his lips curled up.
That kid was getting more and more straightforward in handling things.
In fact, there was a very big transaction yesterday. It was not handled by Luo Xichen. The transaction was handled by someone else from Jue Ye. However, the business records would be written on an account book. It could no longer be seen on this account book. Obviously, it had been disposed of.
And this was what he did not want Sha Zhixing to see.
Sha Zhixing was still slowly flipping through his account book, page by page, and continued to read.
Luo Xichen stood beside her and looked at the account book very carefully.
He was afraid that there would be some fish that had not been disposed of.
Sha Zhixing began to read very slowly, and then started to flip through it. It took her more than ten minutes to flip through a very thick stack of account books.
After closing the book, she suddenly said, "there are too many loopholes in this account book. It's time to change the finances. "
"What do you mean? ''LuooXichenn raised his eyebrows and narrowed his eyes.
"The weekly total income and the business income in this account book are not equal, " Sha Zhixing said casually.
Luo Xichen's expression darkened after hearing her words.
The account book in the dead of night would be recorded every day and there would be statistics every week. What she meant was that the weekly total income and the weekly total income would not be equal.
He had gotten someone to process so many transaction records. Naturally, the weekly total income would be much more than the daily total income in this account book.
However, what Luo Xichen did not expect was that she had only used ten minutes to go through all the data in such a thick stack of ledgers!
How powerful was her memory and mental calculation ability to be able to do this so quickly?
This was the first time that Luo Xichen realized that Sha Zhixing had such a big characteristic. He looked at her quietly for a while, and suddenly smiled slightly.
Was this considered a talent?
"Am I right? " Sha Zhixing moved closer to him, looked up, and smiled.
"Yes. " Luo Xichen nodded and smiled. "come to jue ye occasionally to help out in the future! "
"What position? " Sha Zhixing raised her eyebrows. She had a bad feeling about this.
In her opinion, Luo Xichen had probably arranged some kind of secret for her.
It was just a simple job.
"I have to think about this carefully. " Luo Xichen touched his Chin and seemed to be deep in thought.
Then, he said slowly, "how about accounting? "
"Don't you think that the financial director is more suitable? " Sha Zhixing retorted.
Luo Xichen rubbed her head and teased her, "I'll leave the financial control of the family to you. "
"GET LOST! " Sha Zhixing gave him a word of praise.
The financial control of the family?
He should be responsible for how to buy vegetables and how to spend daily, right?
"Rong Xi's is fine too. " Luo xichen seemed to be easy to negotiate at the moment.
"really? " Sha Zhixing's eyes lit up after his words.
"Have I ever lied? " Luo Xichen raised his eyebrows and asked instead of answering.
Half of his assets belonged to her. What was Rong Xi?
"What's the annual salary of the finance director? " Sha Zhixing asked with a smile.
Qing Yafeng walked in from the door and heard the scene. He couldn't help but say, "are you stupid? Just ask him to hand over all his cards. "
Sha Zhixing,"..."

On the first day back to China, he saw her in the corner of the wall. He smiled and said, "Zhixing, if you pay so much attention to me, people will suspect that you have designs on me. " "It's not like we haven't lived together before. " He smiled wickedly and seductively as he moved into her house openly. "choose yourself or let me help you. " A marriage contract was placed in front of her. He looked calm and composed. She was furious. "Luo Xichen, what do you want... " "You! " Her unfinished words were interrupted by a single word. WHO said that it was not easy to kill someone who was too familiar It was precisely because he was so familiar with her that he wanted to possess her for the rest of his life... ...

Northern Zilla

Raghu looked at his daughter to help him get out of the sticky situation where he had landed himself unwittingly. 

"Uh, Maa! Dad only means to say that it would be a tough task for me to come up anywhere close to the perfection that you are and that I may be disappointed. Hence, its a relief that I have taken few of his imperfect traits as well," Mriga tried to divert her attention. 

Giving a glare to her husband, Bela walked away, muttering under her breath. Raghu winked at his daughter and asked her to tidy up the room while he went to tend to his beloved land, located behind their house. 

He had recently laid his hands on a book from a foreign country where the author described how by controlling and regulating the water, nutrients and temperature, the vegetables could be grown in a small covered area. As a member of the national science society, Raghu attended many gatherings which were held every six months. People from many fields gathered together to exchange notes and had the opportunity to meet the travelers from different zillas or countries who came there to exchange new discoveries, knowledge and goods. 

Royal Palace, Central Zilla

"The finance minister is here to see you," the palace maid informed Rani Samyukta. 

Clad in a pale lavender gown, the queen donned the muted gold coloured royal robe over it before stepping out of her chamber. 

"Thank you for coming so early in the morning. Have you got the information that I had asked for?" she enquired. 

Bowing respectfully, the minister handed over the scroll to her, "as you can see, we have increased the fiscal surplus this year, mainly because of the increase in our foreign trade. The goods sold to neighboring countries have increased by thirty percent. We are also trying to minimize the transport time to reduce the wastage ratio of our fruits and vegetables which we export. The agriculture ministry is collaborating with the science ministry to find a way to make the vegetables and fruits stay fresh for longer so that they can survive the journey."

Rani Samyukta emitted a satisfied sigh, "I thank you for the effort. When I took over the reign of Chandragarh twenty-four years ago, my sole agenda had been to take the country one step ahead of where my predecessor had left it. From what you have described, it seems that I am close to achieving that. I believe it's time that we start looking for the next queen."

"But… isn't it too early? The precedent has been to start the search in the twenty fifth year of the current queen's reign. We still have a year before we need to kick off the proceedings," he was surprised.

"No, I don't want to make a hasty decision, nor do I want to choose the future queen from a restricted pool of 16-year-old girls only, as has been done in the past. I have already asked the Royal Committee to help me modify the rules for the selection process this year. I want to open it up to girls who are fifteen years and above. If we deem them wise enough to marry at the age of 15, we can let them participate in this historic event as well. This time, the competition is going to be tougher and more comprehensive, spanning over a longer period of time. We should not be in a hurry to select the person who will hold the future of the country in her hand," she said in a determined voice. 

The finance minister bowed to the queen and made his way out. 

He had been a regular visitor to the palace in his childhood. His grandfather had been the agriculture minister then. As per the rules of Chandragarh, no family was allowed to hold a position in any of the ministries consecutively for two generations, which meant that no minister could ever see his daughter or son hold a ministerial post. That is why, the finance minister's father despite being a capable candidate, had lived his life as a merchant. This rule existed to stop any family from gaining too much power or influence which eventually could lead to corruption. Though, there were enough loopholes to get through this by inclusion of first cousins or close friends in the ministries. 

The finance minister compared the palace's appearance from what he remembered it as in his childhood to now and found the current state to be much plainer. Rani Samyukta was an austere person, preferring to lead a minimalistic lifestyle. She was the only queen till date who had chosen not to marry. Instead she devoted all of her free time to the orphanage located in the city, which had reared her, as well. 

"It would be really tough to find a queen to match her standard and dedication, not to forget her intelligence," mused the minister, as he left the palace.   

"The Royal Committee has combined their report and sent it through a messenger," Indrani informed the queen. 

Indrani had been Rani Samyukta's junior at school and had been handpicked by the queen to come work at the palace, ever since they both passed out from the Gurukul. As the queen's personal advisor, she was the liaison between the queen and all ministries. She was also Rani Samyukta's most trusted person. Equally dedicated and hardworking, she was the queen's only friend but had a personality vastly different from that of Rani Samyukta. 

The queen had been an orphan and despite all the efforts put in over the years, she could never trace her family's roots. A reserved person, she only spoke when absolutely necessary and rarely laughed. On the other hand, Indrani was gregarious by nature. They had met at the age of nine and ten, respectively, at the Gurukul and were inseparable ever since. In fact, Samyukta had spent every school vacation since then with Indrani's family till she became the queen. 

"Please inform the kitchen to send my breakfast to the office chamber directly. I do not want to waste time going to the dining hall," Rani Samyukta instructed her. 

"Considering that you only eat fruits at this hour, why don't you stop by at the royal gardens on your way to the chamber. You can pluck whichever fruit you like and munch on the way. That shall save you even more time," Indrani said testily. 

Summoning the tiny smile, reserved especially for her, Rani Samyukta replied, "I was only referring to myself. You have enough time to gorge on your favorite delicacies. I want to read the report sent by the Royal Committee, in solitude."

Shauryaveer, an orphan who doesn’t care about his roots, only lives and breathes for the country. A brilliant spy and tactician, he nurses a broken heart and keeps people and their pretensions, at bay. Can unexpected romance find its way through, to his heart one more time or will the future snatch away his second chance at achieving happiness, once again? 
 
Yashvardhan, a dutiful son and a sincere student, is on the threshold of discovering his soulmate. He carries the legacy of his mother’s unfulfilled ambitions and lingering angst. Will his love pass the litmus test or will it succumb under the weight of these expectations?
 
Mrignayani, a bright spark in her parents’ universe, is a cheerful girl with ordinary dreams.  She aspires for true love, and a sweet, uncomplicated life. She can’t wait to grow up!!!
 
A tale of treachery, honesty, betrayal, loyalty, struggles and undying love…a tale of a brave girl who is unaware of the life changing events that await her. 

Welcome to the world of Mrignayani, the Warrior Princess...

It was a pleasant evening today, the environment is new to me yet the surroundings are astonishing. I was seating on a bench beside the road, The please is more like an open park. The sunset over the river edge is giving a peaceful sensation to me. The vehicles are moving from back and a blowing wind coming forth. It is a relaxing please for a normal person's but to me it was different today .I lost my one and only hope in the morning. There is no place for me now. Still I don't know whether to cry or not but as you know adults don't cry even if the situation is worst of all. People aim for the best of their knowledge to achieve their dream but the circumstances won't let them do it. There are some people in my life who deliberately insulted me and tried to make me down but I didn't pay any attention to them. The reason I neglected them because, I was focusing on my dream. I had tried.., tried... tried again and again to be a better Artist but nothing happened in the end .my work, projects and presentations are turned down by different organizations. Now I ended up being in a different country yet the same thing happened here too. if I have to begin with, my story has started five days ago...

              Today I woke up early in the morning to complete the new art book. I had struggled more than enough to complete this one. It took me more than two years to complete but I don't know how the publisher will react to this. Holding up the thoughts I had started drawing and writing the manuscript.

             My name is Shiva, 24 years old graduated student.i had completed my degree in designing and animation. Most of the time I used draw whatever I like. Form the day of childhood to adulthood there are plenty of things I had learned about drawing. Since I'm an orphan, I used to live in a single room with enough furniture. After completing the education, I had started working from home. While I had created more than twenty stories for publishing, but guess what all of them turned down one after another. Not only in my region but also different countries had rejected my work without any valid reason. But I had never lost my hope. I continued doing illustrations for the next three years. This book is my final one, if the book didn't recognized then it is the last one I'm drawing. 

               After finishing what I had started, I made call to the publisher for a appoint and it was a success. Freshened up fastly, locked the door, catched a public bus, dropped at the destination. It was all happened in a sequence of steps. My hands are still shaking not from the cold atmosphere but from the tension whether the book is accepted or rejected. As you know some fates can never be changed no matter how much you try. The same thing happened again. My book was rejected even before looking at the cover page.  I thought this is the end for a person who undeniably tried to become an artist. My foot is crumbling to make next step out. Out of nowhere, an Email had popped up on the window of my mobile phone. It was the response to a book that I had drawn one year ago. 

           I was shocked more like frozen in that instant just after looking at the message. The message had stated the people in their organization are looking forward to cope up with me and also they will appoint me as a full time illustrator. There is also information mentioning to submit the details in their country. I don't know when I had submitted my material to Japanese organization but currently going to Japan is a big thing to me. Its not about the legal formalities. Once I had step my foot on Japan then I had to spend rest my live there only. I was thinking what to do, neither to accept nor to reject. I came back to the room; I was thinking same the entire day. Meanwhile my friend arjun called me. I met him one day at workshop and he attached to me so much. He is an employee in finance organization and a hard worker compared to me. If you believe in true friends then he is the one for me. We discussed about the message a lot during the night while having the dinner outside. After completing the food arjun suggested me an advice. Shiva let me tell you one thing after this it's up you to decide. When I first joined the finance company I thought of having a good salary and benefits but even after five years of experience nothing has changed. Today you got an opportunity for your hard work and dedication. If the money is your concern then don't worry I can arrange it for you. If you lost this chance who knows what might happen next?
     
                   I got a clear cut meaning of what he said. The following day I went to the airport, arjun had taken care of the travelling expenses. He also arranged a room for me to stay. It was near to the organization that I'm going visit. He introduced one of his friends who are currently living in Japan. Arjun had done some much for me but I don't know how to thank him so I promised one thing. Next time we meet our fate will be different. By giving a send-off he left the airport. The journey was long lasted. I was in the dilemma of what should I had to do next. I don't know Japanese language, their traditions and culture etc., how can I manage all of these things? 
                     The flight was landed at Last. I thought of finding the address in this country is difficult but luckily arjun friend Kanna came to the airport to receive me. He is a nice person just like arjun. We roamed around the city for a while. He taught different kinds of things about how to behave. In the evening time he dropped me at the apartment and went to home early. He was married person; he had shown me his daughter picture. She was beautiful like an anime character. He also said about visiting his home on the following day to celebrate the occasion of new post. 

                The current room was same as before, there is no change at all.  The things had happened one after another as a flow of river. I couldn't be to sleep at night since I had high expectations for tomorrow. At last the day has come, I went to the art company by holding the manuscript in the hands. I was nervous; the people are looking at me just like a foreigner. Walking step by step I went inside the office. As I said before some people fate never be changed. I was shocked, more like a dead person by hearing those words. 

                  They claimed the message was true but mistakenly sended to me. I was frozen like a statue not speaking anything. The manager of the organization had apologized to me for causing the unexpected trouble. He also mentioned I was   willing to pay all of you travelling expenses.  What can I reply them, should I say you people are playing with me or it's always happens to me. I came out of the building without uttering a single word. After walking a distance with heartbroken attitude unknowingly I had stopped at the bridge hearing the waves. With a sudden anger thrown the manuscript into the river and shouted just like a mad dog. My knowledge, creativity and experience everything rejected without testing their performance. I'm vowing now, from today onwards art is the only thing I hate in my life forever.

            What I know is different from the reality and the reality always rejected me. May be seating on this chair and watching the sunset is the best thing for now. I don't know whether you believe it or not but the bad things happen on the worst moments. This time is I got a call from arjun. Speaking with him at this time gives a Console feeling but how can I reply him after he had everything to me. I was talking to myself in English, should I pick up or hang up. I was shouting different kinds of words about our friendship. The people are looking at me as crazy person but I didn't notice them. When the call dropped itself one woman came to me. I looked up to check who it is. Her appearance was like a job holder. But who is she? Why did she come here? Am I troubling her? My brain is filled with several questions. The woman was younger and beautiful, she is somewhat different compared to others. Suddenly the phone started ringing again... Im completely diverted the subject because of her presence. While I was wondering about the call she said a word which stroked through my heart. Those are "if you have any trouble tell me, I'm right here to help you"....

when a man who lost everything in his life went to a different country for one last opportunity but he failed again. unexpectedly a woman entered into his life and his life turns into unexpected journey. who is that woman? why did she entered the author's life ? after the incident, the story takes place in different events. finally what happens next in the story is really a mystery...

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