Causing immediate excitement among Mrs. Bennet and her five daughters, Mr. Bingley, a wealthy young gentleman, has rented a nearby country estate, Netherfield. He arrives in town accompanied by his fashionable sister and his good friend, Mr. Darcy. While Bingley is well-received in the community, Darcy begins his acquaintance with smug condescension and proud distaste for all the “country” people. Bingley and Jane Bennet begin to grow close despite Mrs. Bennet’s embarrassing interference and the opposition of Bingley’s sister, who considers Jane socially inferior. Elizabeth is stung by Darcy’s haughty rejection of her at a local dance and decides to match his coldness with her own wit.

Elizabeth begins a friendship with Mr. Wickham, a militia officer who has a history with Darcy. Wickham claims that Darcy seriously mistreated him. Elizabeth immediately seizes upon this information as another reason to hate Darcy. Ironically, but unbeknownst to her, Darcy finds himself gradually drawn to Elizabeth.
Just as Bingley appears to be on the point of proposing marriage to Jane, he moves away from Netherfield, leaving Jane confused and upset. Elizabeth is convinced that Bingley’s sister has conspired with Darcy to separate Jane and Bingley.

Mr. Collins, a distant relative of the Bennets, makes an unexpected visit. He is a recently ordained clergyman employed by the wealthy Lady Catherine de Bourgh. On his way to visit his patron, Collins makes a visit, intending to find a wife from among the Bennet sisters. At first, he pursues Jane; however, when Mrs. Bennet mentions she is involved with Mr. Bingley, he turns to Elizabeth. He soon proposes marriage to Elizabeth, who refuses him, much to her mother’s distress. Collins quickly recovers and proposes to Elizabeth’s close friend, Charlotte Lucas, who immediately accepts him. Their marriage takes place soon after.

In the spring, Elizabeth joins Charlotte and Mr. Collins at his parish in Kent. The parish is adjacent to Rosings Park, the grand manor of Mr. Darcy’s aunt, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, where Elizabeth is frequently invited. While calling on Lady Catherine, Mr. Darcy encounters Elizabeth. She discovers from Darcy’s cousin that it was he who separated Bingley and Jane, as she suspected. Soon after, Darcy admits his love of Elizabeth and proposes to her. Elizabeth refuses him. When he asks why she should refuse him, she confronts him with his sabotage of Bingley’s relationship with Jane and his history with Wickham. Darcy responds with a long letter justifying his actions.

Thus, everything is set up to bring to conclusion the various love affairs—happily, or perhaps unhappily. Whatever the various resolutions, Darcy, Bingley, Jane, Elizabeth, as well as others, will need to overcome their pride and prejudices if they are to find love in the midst of these uncertain and complex relationships.

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Meanwhile, back in Baymard..... Landon had already left the Coastal region with Lucy... and had even had a mini-meeting with Tim as well.
Ever since August, the manufacturing industry for both cathode TVs and Cameras had been in construction.
And within this 4 month period, workers had been learning day in day out on everything involving the manufacturing process.
Finally.... with the industry completed, both cathode TVs and Cameras should be produced in a flash. 
The workers would operate the machines daily, producing both solar and electrical Tvs and cameras as required.
But even though both would be produced now..... Landon had decided that come January, the Cathode cameras would be made public then.
As for the cathode TVs, they could only be made public in spring.
After all, he needed to first create some TV shows and movies before its release.
So with that in mind, of course he had hired actors and actresses already.
One shouldn't forget that even Baymard's Motion Picture Studios was still under construction.... 2/7 of the place was already constructed.
So the studio had already hired several people and had them undergo acting classes within the Entertainment & Theatre Academy.
The chosen stars had been given their scripts a while back, and had already been practicing for months now.
But of course, practice was all good and all... But when one was under the eyes of the director and camera... They would inevitably make tons of mistakes during their first tries.
Experience was key!
.
In addition to hiring actors and actresses, studio make-up artists in training had also been hired as well.
There weren't many beauty products to begin with... As Baymard had only released lip glosses, lipstick, body lotions, hair oils, conditioners, shampoos, baby oil.... and baby powder.
So for now, these makeup artists in training..... Tried to figure out have much baby powder could be used on the face without making it look white, as well as how to grease the skin with baby oil and make it look like the person had abs for days.
For now, they also stuck to some traditional things, like using charcoal as eyeliner and what not... But those were only for scenes that didn't involve water or smudging.
Their job was to interpret the scripts and figure out the best look that would portray and bring out the characters to life.
Of course, there were also those in charge of wardrobe changes as well.
In short, ever since the system had rewarded Landon with knowledge of both Cathode Tvs and cameras... he had been preparing everyone for filming.
And now, it was finally time for them to showcase their hard work.
By next week, cathode cameras should be ready.
So even if they weren't going to be released to the public yet, some of them would still be sent to the studios for recording.
After all before the Tvs get released, they need to have already filmed several Tv shows and Movies by then.
Now, he could finally say: 'Lights..... Camera.....Action!'
.
1 week went by in a flash, and snow had already covered Baymard for some days now.
It was already December 27th, and the year was soon coming to an end.
But even though the new year was just around the corner, today... the Filming studio still decided to have its first filming session, just to let some of the actors and actresses get a feel of what it truly felt like to be under the director's spotlight.
For the next 2 days, filming would begin for all Tv Series and Dramas.
Of course on the 29th, filming would stop for everyone to enjoy their holiday and new year's eve celebrations.
And after that, filming would only resume again on the 5th of January.
Everyone felt overly excited and extremely nervous, as they continuously went through their scripts tome and time again.
As for what Tv shows and movies we're to be filmed... Come on!
Winter was here Dammit!.... and he decided to make the best of it.
Hence for Tv series, he chose to film:
•Game of Thrones (his own version without the dragon)
•Merlin
•Xena
•Fear Factor (reality Tv show)
•Goblin
•Boys Over Flowers
•Reply 1997
•Legend of the Seeker
•Sabrina The Teenage Witch
•Buffy The Vampire Slayer
•The Lizzy Mcguire Show.
•The Addams Family
•Sesame Street
•Barney
•Hi-5 House
.
For now, he had chosen 15 Tv shows that would cater to people of all age brackets.
Even babies had their counting and number shows as well.
Anyway, those were all the Tv series that had to be recorded and released sometime during Spring of next year.
As for movies, he chose:
•War of the Arrows
•King Arthur 
•2 James Bond 80's movies
•Pride and Prejudice
•Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade
•Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs
•Cinderella
•Emma
•Conan The Barbarian
•The secret Garden
•Friday the 13th
•Candyman
•Silence of the lambs
And those were all the movies that would also be recorded within this time frame.
Of course, once Tvs become public... Live shows like News reports, sports, theatre shows and whatnot will also be added into the mix as well.
But for now, these movies and at least 1 season of these Tv shows have to be recorded now.
.
Current, within one sector of Baymard's motion picture studio... Several people were currently walking past several streets, so as to get to their set.
They couldn't help but marvel in awe at the sight before them.
Some streets looked like abandoned ghost towns, while others looked like the streets of Baymard.
Of course, some streets looked exactly how Baymard was before his majesty Landon room over.
In short, there were also buildings that looked like those of beggars and peasants... as well as buildings that looked like the regular Baymardian ones too.
Today, Khalifa was currently on his way to the set of Merlin.
The crew was currently on their way to the set of 'Merlin' with the crew.
He tried to calm himself as much as he could before his scenes.
And who was he playing?
Well.... it was none other than one of the main characters, Merlin.
So how could he not be nervous?
Everyone ran about the set doing the best they could do.
And soon, it was time for the first scene to roll.
"Places everyone... Places!
Filming in.....3!...2!....1!.... Action!!!"


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Again, the first few chapters may seem slow, but trust me, everything will fall into place. there's a reason for everything.
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Well, now back to the synopsis....
Er-erhmm. 
...............
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Chu Yi dies in a car crash and becomes Landon Barn, the illegitimate son of king Barn, ruler of Arcadina. Because his mother was a maid and the king’s greatest disgrace, his father had always despised him. The same could be said for his half-siblings. 

When he turned 15, his father had announced that the city of Baymard would be given to him, and would no longer be under the empire's control. It was a well known fact that Baymard’s lands were barren, and poverty stricken.... For god’s sake, this was banishment.

His deadbeat father had indirectly banished him from the empire.

Chu Yi woke up in a carriage, on his way to Baymard with a system

"So what if my father hates me? So what if I’m banished?.... I will turn my territory into a modern society"

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Author-san: the book is a bit fast paced. But it be really be worth it. so just give it a try and you might be surprised.

"Come in!" Joowon exclaimed, ushering Jinhyun and Cherry to enter. They stepped into a lavish vanity room. It was the largest one allotted to a star and Joowon clearly made himself at home. It was more of a mini living room with a set of comfortable couches around a coffee table. 
A book shelf lay next to it consisting of a mixture of non-fiction books and old classics like Gone With the Wind, 1984, Pride & Prejudice and many more. An aroma of natural flowers was in the air as several potted plants were placed all around the room. A small mini refrigerator stood in a corner. There was a touch of homeliness in the decor. The makeup corner not only held different products but also a series of pictures of a couple. The man in the pictures was Kim Joowon and the other one was-
"That's Jung Jiyeon," he said, noticing that Cherry was staring at the pictures. "My wife."
"You're married?" Jinhyun asked in astonishment. 
"For over a year," he sighed. "My grandfather ordered us to get married soon after my debut."
Jinhyun was surprised. From the rumours, he always perceived Joowon to be a flirt and a ladies' man. He never heard any news about his marriage nor of his wife. Yet, here he was, talking freely about his marital status.
"You were forced into it?" Cherry guessed.
"Well, if you put it that way then yes," Joowon shrugged. "You guys want beer? I have some in my fridge."
"Sure," Jinhyun said while Cherry nodded. Joowon took out a couple of beer bottles and handed one to each of them. 
"Cheers to new friends," he said, raising a toast. Jinhyun and Cherry clanked their bottles and drank.
"Why didn't you tell the media that you're married?" Cherry asked curiously.
"My manager told me not to," Joowon replied. "In case it ruins my image as a leading man. You know how the entertainment business is."
"Yet, you seem to be with a different girl every night," Jinhyun muttered.
"I beg your pardon?" Joowon asked.
"Nothing!" Jinhyun said at once. Cherry, who heard his words, reproached him with a frown. 
"Doesn't it bother your wife though?" Cherry asked. "So many women flock around you. I'm sure it hurts her."
Joowon smiled and picked up one of the pictures from his table. Jiyeon was flashing a rare smile at the camera. Her shy demeanor exuded from the photo. She was a pretty woman with a round face and large hazel eyes. Her burgundy hair reached till her knees, looking extremely shiny in the picture. They were at a beach, trying to enjoy a single day of peace. It had taken her a lot of courage to go outside that day but he managed to bring her out of her shell and to her surprise, she actually had fun there.
"Hard to tell," he chuckled. "She doesn't say anything."
Jinhyun frowned. Which wife would be silent on her husband's supposed affairs? Even Cherry was confused by his words. 
"It's okay oppa," Cherry said, making Jinhyun mildly irritated. Every time he heard her call Joowon oppa, he wanted to scowl at the object of his envy. "I'm sure she trusts you."
Joowon nodded but was staring at the picture, a sadness dawning upon his handsome face. He did not seem like a person who was forced into a marriage of convenience. Jinhyun was puzzled by his behavior. Was he in love with his wife? Then why was he so sad and reminiscent?
He was about to ask more about his wife when his phone rang up. It was an investor. 
"Excuse me," he said, picking up the phone. The signal inside the room was bad so he had to head outside until he reached a place where he could hear clearly. Cherry was left alone with Joowon in the room. She was staring at Jinhyun's retreating back when Joowon's voice broke through her reverie.
"You're in love with him," he said. It was not a question but a statement.
"Huh?" Cherry asked, feigning a scoff. "I'm not! He's just an annoying colleague who keeps on barging into my life unannounced."
"So he loves you too," Joowon noted.
"What do you mean by 'too'?"
"Oh come on Ms. Wang," Joowon snickered, taking a sip of his beer. "I can tell when people are in love. I may be an actor but I'm very observant. And as an ex-playboy, I can assure you, I've seen plenty of fickle emotions. But the way Jinhyun was glaring at me today, if he had his way, he'd have burnt me down with his glares alone."
He let out a hearty laughter remembering Jinhyun's expression every time Cherry called Joowon 'oppa'. 
"He's just an idiot," Cherry shrugged, trying to be casual. "These are temporary feelings which will fade."
"I doubt it," Joowon said. "His ones won't fade. Nor will yours."
"I'm not in-"
Just then the door opened. A petite young woman in her late twenties walked in. She was holding a lunch box and stood by the door, too shy to come in further. Upon seeing Cherry, the woman got rooted to her spot, fidgeting nervously. Cherry recognized her. It was Jung Jiyeon, Joowon's wife.
Instantly, Joowon was by his wife's side, pleasantly surprised by the fact that she came all the way to his shooting spot.
"Are you alright?" he asked, feeling concerned. "Did someone see you coming in?"
She shook her head. He held her hand and guided her in. Jiyeon looked a little nervous by Cherry's presence, not looking her in the eye. She seemed almost...scared.
"Don't worry," Joowon consoled her. "Ms. Wang is Cherry Pie Cosmetics' CEO. You like her products. Remember the scent I got you last month?"
Jiyeon's eyes widened and she finally glanced at Cherry, a hint of excitement crept up on her face. She held up her hand and waved at her. Cherry was a little confused over her silence. Jiyeon put the lunchbox on a table and took out a notebook and pen from the bag she was carrying over her shoulder. Cherry watched as she scribbled on it.
Jiyeon turned the notebook. On it she wrote, "Hello! I'm Jung Jiyeon! Nice to meet you Ms. Wang!"
That was when it hit Cherry. Jiyeon was mute.


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"The fates will curse you to a life of hell."

She stared those loathsome eyes. Her very being screamed from inside. Her hate knew no bounds. And yet...and yet...why was he looking at her like that? Why did he not hate her? Why was there sadness in his eyes? Why?

"I'd rather take a million years in hell!" she spat out. "Yes...I did it. I killed your most precious person."

She flashed a manic smile. "You'll suffer for the rest of your life...Emperor. And nothing makes me happier..."

Her mad laughter echoed throughout the palace, etching a bone chilling fear into the hearts of everyone who was present that day.

The evil Empress had fallen.

.....

Wang Shina was shunned and exiled from her palace by her husband, Emperor Kang, and his concubine for an unforgivable crime. Evil, manipulative and cunning, Wang Shina only knows one thing: hatred. And she wasted no time in admitting her guilt.

After committing the horrendous crime to oust her husband from power, she was cursed by the kingdom's most powerful shaman: she will have to live as an old woman by the day and will change back to her real appearance during the night. And she will keep on living this cursed life for years until she finishes the task of changing the fates of 500 couples over the years.

Now, almost centuries later, Wang Shina goes by the name Cherry and is out to complete her mission after which, she can die in peace. Finally on her last mission, Wang Shina receives the last couple's names whose fates she will rewrite.

Enter Shin Jinhyun, a popular idol and the country's Idol King who is fated to be with Sung Yoona as per Wang Shina's task. But fate plays a cruel joke as Jinhyun and Yoona turn out to be the reincarnations of Cherry's ex-husband and his mistress. 

And furthermore, Jinhyun's heart has room for only one girl: the lady in red, Wang Shina.

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"So," Kishan said turning back to face me with a mildly amused smile, "would you like to have cookies with me?"

I could not help but let out a sigh before I smiled back. "Sure just let me grab some coffee." With that he went to sit at the table. 

Click click click click

I heard the sound of him typing on his phone as I made myself a cup of instant coffee. As I pulled out the chair to sit down however he quickly closed it and put it face down on the table.

"So Bailey," he said looking up at me as I gently stirred the milk into my coffee. His dark eyes were lit with amusement. "How likely is it that we've been set up?" he asked casually. 

I slightly raised an eye brow at his direct attitude. I sipped my coffee to buy time to contemplate my answer.

"Well it's not an accident that I'm here but I find it hard to believe Ariel would fake car troubles not to be here, so I don't know." I decided to answer honestly. I have always appreciated people who cut to the chase rather than being cryptic and beating around the bush.

I was raised up north where people say what they mean and mean what they say. However the summer before I started high school my family moved to just an hour north of New Orleans on the Northshore of Lake Pontchartrain. I still lived in the area.

Kishan's calm yet direct attitude was a breath of fresh air to me. This kind of attitude can be hard to find in the south.

"Hmm," was all he said as he sipped his coffee. I took advantage of the momentary silence that no longer felt as awkward to take a bite from a cookie. "You said you were an English Lit. major so tell me, what is your favorite classic?"

"Pride and Prejudice," I answered easily. I can always talk about books.

"How come?"

"Well, originally I fell in love with the 6 hour mini series as a child. It was my favorite 'movie'," I made air quotes with one hand. "I can still waste a day watching it. I didn't actually read the book until I was in high school but I was not disappointed with it at all. It's not just my favorite classic, it's my favorite period."

He smiled in a relaxed manor that made him very easy to talk to. Though I am generally the quiet type until you get to know me my words flowed naturally. His whole presence gave off a very calm but sturdy feeling that was aided by his smooth baritone voice. 

Also did I mention he was handsome? Dangerously so.

"What do you like about it so much?" he asked taking a bite of his own cookie. 

"I love the dynamic between Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy as they get to know each other and fall in love in spite of themselves. And how they still end up together even though Mr. Darcy screwed up his initial proposal.

"Not only that, I love how the side characters have their own love stories and are well thought out. The problems they all face real problems but nothing so exaggerated like todays romances. Don't get me wrong, I love a good K-drama but exactly how many people actually fall into a coma only to wake up and have temporary amnesia?

"Though it's a historical romance it's so much easier to relate to how one simply falls for a person in spite of everything. Jane and Mr. Bingley are so sweet together providing the perfect compliment to Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy's turbulent relationship." 

As I spoke he listened attentively sipping his coffee and finishing off a cookie. Finally I realized I was rambling on about a romantic story, which he probably would not be interested in, so I ended my speech.

"So," I said mildly embarrassed. "Do you like to read?"

"No," he answered then allowed a dramatic pause to happen before continuing, "I love it. So much so I just recently finished my PHD in English Literature." His smile was slightly playful as he finished his sentence.

My face rapidly switched from showing my momentary stomach clenching horror from embarrassing myself to wide eyed with surprise.

'So this man likes to play jokes,' was my first thought. 

"Mr. Kishan, was the dramatic pause really necessary?" I complained knowing I had been had.

"Hmm," he took another sip of his coffee. "I'm not sure what you're referring to," he said though his expression still said otherwise.

I let it go with a small sigh. "Then what is your favorite?" I asked sipping my own coffee. He thought for a moment before answering.

"I can't say I have a favorite book but my favorite collection would have to be the Sherlock Holmes series."

"So you're a mystery type." 

The conversation flowed naturally from then on as we continued to discuss different books we had both read. We discovered we had a lot of the same taste in literature and before we realized it the cookies were gone and our coffee was cold. 

Almost an hour later Ariel and her mom finally returned. When the door opened the two of us had been laughing over a comedic part of the book we were discussing. I looked over and met Ariel's inquisitive gaze. 

"Sorry we're so late," Ariel's mom said looking up at the clock that hung on the wall. "The tow truck took much longer to show up than they initially said." Both her and Ariel walked over to the table. "Kishan this my daughter Ariel, Ariel this is Kishan."

Kishan stood and shook her hand as they exchanged greetings. Ariel was all done up ready for her date wearing a beautiful bright orange dress. Reminding me that she knew what would happen when I came over dressed like I normally was.

"It's unfortunate but I don't think we will be able to make our dinner reservation tonight," Kishan said looking at his leather watch. 

"We can reschedule for tomorrow night if you're free," Ariel's mom suggested.

"Actually," Kishan hesitated for a moment before saying, "if it's alright with you I would like to change plans." He turned to look at me with an anxious expression and continued, "Bailey, would you like to go out with me tomorrow night?"

I instantly blushed at the unexpected question. "Aaa sure," I said somewhat dazed. His shoulders and face relaxed at my response. I had not noticed when they had tensed. 

We quickly exchanged numbers and set a time for him to pick me up from my place. As he was leaving he turned his head around to say, "Make sure you dress up tomorrow." 

Thunk. The door closed behind him leaving us three women standing there momentarily stunned. It was Ariel's mom who broke the silence.

"Bailey, if you are scheduled to work tomorrow get someone to cover your shift. We need to spend the day shopping for a dress."

"Aaa, I'm off tomorrow." 

"Good. Be here by 9 o'clock and we will all go together. This is unexpected but a good result nonetheless." She promptly turned to leave, leaving no room for discussion. 

Thunk. The door closed behind her as she left. As soon as she did Ariel grabbed the sleeve of my hoodie and started jumping up and down excitedly.

I am your average American girl from a middle class family. One of the last people you would expect to have an arranged marriage. However thanks to my best friend that was exactly what happened! Not only that he has two young kids! I suddenly became a wife and a mother much sooner than I thought I would. I am not ready for this but since I said I would I'll do my best!

_____

Kishan and Bailey quickly become a married couple because of his family circumstances. Will they be able to find true love in this arranged marriage? 

But life never goes perfectly smooth. They will have to face many trials that come with being a multiracial and multicultural couple living in the southern United States. Love, marriage, and parenthood are not easy. But nothing is impossible if you have found the right person and are both dedicated to making it work.

"R-rated romance movies aren't for everyone. How about a change of subject, since you look a little uncomfortable: What's your favorite book series?"
"I am currently reading Ian Fleming's 'Casino Royale'. The first installment of the James Bond series. Pretty much anything action, adventure, or mystery. Some of my all-time favorite series include Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson, J. K. Rowling's Harry Potter, and Anthony Horowitz's Alex Rider. I also enjoy 'Lord of the Rings', 'The Chronicles of Narnia', Encyclopedia Brown, Nancy Drew, The Hardy Boys, and may others. What about you?"
"I've always enjoyed the classic dystopian sci-fi novels, such as '1984', 'Animal Farm', 'I, Robot', 'Dune', and 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'. My mom also insisted that I read Jane Austen, Nicholas Sparks, and other romance authors. That's how I got into E. L. James and J. Kenner."
"So, you're a nerd and a romantic." I catch myself giggling a bit. {Gosh, what is this man doing to me. I've become a blushing schoolgirl.}
"Fine, go ahead. Make fun of me. But in my defense Orwell and Asimov are good writers. And you can't tell me that 'Pride and Prejudice' isn't a good book. It has history and finesse. What more could you want?"
"Okay, okay! I didn't mean to offend you, I'm just surprised is all."
"What, that I read romance novels?"
"No. That you read actual books."
"Harsh. But understandable. Most actors and celebrities don't portray themselves in a way that suggests any of us have the time or willingness to sit and read anything other than tabloid articles about ourselves."
We continue to talk about books for a while. Both pizzas were amazing. All good things must come to an end though. Austin takes me home and kisses me goodnight. It's an unexpected, but soft and gentle kiss. {Wow. I guess a second date isn't out of the question then.}
"Goodnight, Alexandra."
"Goodnight." {Something about the way he says my name in that dark accent of his drives me wild. I just hope that he doesn't notice.}
I take a shower I notice a new text from Austin. [Hey, I had a good time tonight. Would you like to go on a second date? I was thinking we could go to the movies sometime during the next week.] {Maybe it's best I leave that for tomorrow morning. That way I'm not making a hasty decision, right?}
 
When I woke up, I responded to Austin's text: [I have a commission due at the end of the week, but I think I can spare enough time for a date.]
[Good. Let's say Friday at 6?]
[Sounds like a plan.]
[It's a date then. 😉]
I call my mom, as I do almost every Sunday. She is excited that I've actually gone out on a date for once. Everything is going well at home, and we are all set for dinner tonight. She tells me to invite Zach, and I agree that it would be good for him after dinner with his mother.
I decide to go talk to him in person and drive over to his apartment.
"Hey. I wasn't expecting you today. Is everything alright?"
"Yeah. My mom invited you to dinner tonight. I told her about dinner with your mother the other day."
"Okay." He laughs a bit, and I can't help but smile. "I'll go to dinner with you and your family."
"I will text her to let her know."
"Uh… just out of curiosity, how was your date with Austin last night?"
"It was great! Have you heard of Pizza Pi? Their mac'n'cheese pizza is surprisingly amazing."
"Pi as in 3.14?"
"Yep. Kinda funny if you think about it."
"I think Sam said something about that place at some point. Maybe it had something to do with one of her dates. I can never keep them all straight. Anyway, how did it go? Do you have a second date lined up?"
"Actually, yes. Friday at 6. I believe we are headed to a movie theater."
"That sounds like fun. I'm glad you had a good time. Speaking of time, we should probably get going before your parents start to worry about your whereabouts."

Alexandra Kay Moran is a freelance artist and interior designer.

Zackary  Holland is Alex's Best friend, and is an officer of the Central City Police Department.

Austin King is an actor playing a motorcycle cop in a TV series being filmed in Central City.

Austin hires Alex to redesign his new apartment, and her life is never the same again.

"Oh my God! This is mind-blowingly beautiful!"
"Is this the legendary craftsmanship of China?"
"If I'm seeing it correctly, these few sets of outfits use the k'o-ssu[1] [1]technique that dated back to the Tang dynasty. The craftsmanship is extremely complicated. Just a few meters will cost an artisan a few months!"
"How unique! Such magical Chinese culture!"
Those present who were in this line of work and even the designers who had a prejudice against Chinese style had, at this moment, been stunned by the gorgeous and exquisite Rainbow Feathers clothing on the model.
At this moment, all of the fans from China were emotional in the live streams. All of them were filled with pride.
"Oh! Pretty, pretty, pretty! China's culture is just stunning!"
"Too awesome! History didn't let us down! Shaking, aren't you!? This is the traditional culture from the distant past of China!"
"I feel like I'm about to become a Ning Xueluo fan!"
...
Amidst the overwhelming praises, no one noticed that in a certain corner where the lighting was dim, a delicate-looking young man had turned pale. His trembling lips were almost bitten till they bled.
Rainbow! Feathers!
His Rainbow Feathers!
His Rainbow Feathers that he had spent half a year drafting designs of, and then another two whole years personally learning the skill from an old artisan before he finished it on his own with every needle and thread!
The Rainbow Feathers series that David had lied to him back then about how it had been destroyed in the sample room's huge fire!
Yet at this moment, it had appeared at the Lorraine International Fashion Week's T-shaped stage right before his eyes.
It was not the joy of regaining a loss. Instead, it was a torrential fury and hatred that bubbled up in him. It was the heart-wrenching pain of his flesh and blood being forcefully stolen by someone else!
Gong Shangze's eyes flashed with bloodlust. The veins on his forehead popped and his chest heaved increasingly intensely. His handsome face turned almost sinister as the blood in his entire body seemed to be flowing in reverse.
Not too far away in her seat, Ning Xi had a bad feeling the instant History's work appeared. Her first reaction was to observe Gong Shangze's reaction.
What she saw was indeed Gong Shangze seeming worse and worse. The young man's expression clearly showed that he was on the edge of breaking down.
Ning Xi had never seen Gong Shangze this stirred up.
Crap...
When Ning Xi saw this, she frowned.
It looked like David's so-called heartfelt work of two years was actually Gong Shangze's design.
In fact, it was probably not just the design. This so-called product might have even been personally handmade by Gong Shangze himself!
She remembered that more than once, she had heard Gong Shangze mention that the most perfect work of his life had been destroyed in a fire.
That set of clothes were called "Rainbow Feathers".
Could it be...
History's work had the world's breath away once again. All the journalists rushed up to interview the chief designer, David.
A certain foreign journalist asked, "Director David, this time your work is stunning. I wonder where your inspiration came from."
David smiled and said arrogantly, "Obviously, it comes from China's 5000-year culture!"
A certain Chinese journalist looked moved. "Director David, you're amazing! May we ask which of the ancient designs have these clothes utilized? Apparently, you've handmade all of it yourself. Is that true?"
David nodded. "I used K'o-ssu, Su embroidery, Gold embroidery, and other techniques. I completed the design drafts myself, but the production was completed by my team. We've all equally contributed."
"Director David, you're too humble. Everyone knows that the design is the soul of a clothing! Other than that, Mr. David, this time, your design is even more outstanding than the 'Spring Garden' show two years ago. I wonder what your series theme this time is called." The journalist complimented.
David answered, "It's called 'Rainbow Feathers'."
[1] Chinese silk tapestry woven in a pictorial design


After five years, Ning Xi returned to the place that had pushed her away — home. With a sister who turned her parents against her and made her childhood sweetheart betray her, the odds seemed grey.
However, five years abroad had changed her, and she came home to fulfil her childhood dream of becoming an actress. Despite her evil sister still out to get her, tables will be turned. 
One day, after falling into one of her sister's schemes, she saves an adorable kid and found herself staying at his house to help him come out of his shell. Slowly, his father Lu Tingxiao began falling for her. This was before they realised how their lives had been intertwined all this while without their knowledge.

I grab two chained sickles and wrap those chains on my arms and grip the sickles on my hands. I look at Emma and grin.

"Follow my lead and I will lead you to glory!"

Emma chuckles and then burst out laughing at me.

"What the hell are you blabbering about."

Emma wipes her eyes and I grab her hand.

"Let's go!"

Emma grabs her whip sword and follows me from behind. I slash them up when in range. I swirl my sickle and throw it at one of them. I pierce and slit them up while the rest of them are busy fighting each other. Emma is finishing my job by killing them up while they are dying on the ground. Then suddenly Emma screams. I look back and Emma is surrounded by the wolves. I leap toward her.

"Get down!"

I swung both of the sickles with all my strength and slit their heads wide open. I exhaled deeply and looked at Emma.

"You're good?"

Emma nods. She stands up and looks around.

"Trev... I think they all are looking at us."

Trevor turned around and smirked, His eye is covered by his red ember long hair. He tied the chained sickles on both of his arms and then he grabbed a scythe from his inventory and jumped at them. I watched him massacred them all like a slaughterhouse. A dripped of blood coming down from his scythe. He swung the scythe and stuck it on the ground and unwrapped the chained sickles on his arms and started swinging them around the wolves and orcs. Three wolves leaped on him from behind but he knew and swung one of his sickles to his back and split them into halves then slammed that sickle to his front and pierced through the orc's head. He smirked the whole time as if he enjoyed slaughtering those monsters.

"Yep, he's a psycho..."

Emma raises her eyebrows while rolling her eyes away from the battle.

There is nothing left except for the Orc General and Storm Wulf. They both are slowly backing off. I sigh deeply and stretch my arms. I look back at Emma.

"Let's kill them, Em."

Emma approaches me and stands behind my back.

"Are you sure about that, Trev? Look at their levels though... both of them are Level 90. That giant orc has 7400 HP and that giant wolf have 5800 HP. We are not even close to their level."

I put all my weapons back to my inventory and pull out the Lazy Luck daggers and drink the lucky potion. I smirk.

"Don't worry, I'll make them busy and all you need to do is hit them when you find an opening. Just trust me."

Emma grips her whip sword so tightly and nods. I look at her.

"Ready? Let's go."

Emma nods.

I run towards them and both of them are starting to attacking me. Emma is running to their backs and wait for an opening.

I dodged their attacks without a problem. Emma hit them with only 7-9 damage per hit. I also attacked them when I had the chance. My damage was around 30-40 per hit since I'm using Lazy Luck daggers. I kept toying with both of them while Emma recharging her stamina.

We have been fighting them for almost an hour and their HP is about a quarter of their full HP. Emma keeps focusing on hitting them while I'm dodging their attacks. Then Emma grabs another whip sword and she's using both of them to make it double the damage and of course it depletes her stamina way faster.

The Orc General HP is 20 and the Storm Wulf HP is 17. I look at Emma and nod at her. She understands and we both attack the Orc General together from the front and back. The Orc General is now dead, we both level up, then we hit the Storm Wulf on the head. We both level up again. Then suddenly a notification on the sky appears.

[Congratulations to [T****r] and [R*********r] on defeating Mini-Boss "Orc General Dahrak". They are the first players to defeat it. The rewards are [10 status points], [Diamond Mysterious Box], and [Fame +100]. May the Betelgeuse bless you!]

Another notification appears.

[Congratulations to [T****r] and [R*********r] on defeating Mini-Boss "Storm Wulf Bazard". They are the first players to defeat it. The rewards are [10 status points], [Diamond Mysterious Box], and [Fame +100]. May the Betelgeuse bless you!]

We both are looking at each other and then look up at the notification on the sky. Emma's eyes are glimmering in happiness.

[Unexpected Event: A fight for the unmarked territory! (Completed)]
[5 Status Points Received!]
[50.000 EXP Received!]

Emma and I level up again.

[20 Status Points Received!]
[Diamond Mysterious Box (2) Obtained!]
[Title "Unsung Warrior" Obtained!]
[Title "Calming the Storm" Obtained!]
[Title "Brave Challenger" Obtained!]
[Fame "Nobody" has changed to "Nameless"!]
[Fame "Nameless" has changed to "Rookie"!]

[Calming the Storm: Defeating the Vagabond Wolf, Bazard. When equipped, AGI +5 DEX +5. Can only use one title at a time.]
[Unsung Warrior: Defeating the Orc General Dahrak. When equipped, STR +10. Can only use one title at a time.]
[Brave Challenger: Defeating both Dahrak and Bazard in the Unexpected Event: A fight of the Unmarked territory. When equipped, STR +10 AGI +10 DEX +10. Can only use one title at a time.]
[Diamond Mysterious Box: A chance to get one of the equipment enhancement stones.
Stone of Wrath: STR +20
Stone of Temperance: AGI +20
Stone of Prudence: DEX +20
Stone of Greed: INT+20
Stone of Hope: LUK +20
Stone of Sloth: VIT +20
Stone of Pride: CHR+ 20
Stone of Faith: ART +20]

Emma's mouth is wide open to see all the notifications on her screen. She's glaring at them with disbelief. I'm chuckling at her expression. Emma then looks at me.

"What just happened...?"

I shake my head and scoff.

"I have no idea, this is the first time for me as well."

There wasn't anything like this back then. This new notification and features was my idea when Becker and I discussed this. I never thought that he would put these features in the game.

My Level is 74. I leveled up 4 levels just from this, and I got a total of 29 Status Points from this. We both also got titles and mysterious boxes. I bet the forum is now crowded because of this.

I look at Emma and she's still overwhelmed by all these. So I open the forum while waiting for Emma to get back to reality. I'm right, someone posted a thread a minute ago and there are already more than hundreds of replies. I click on the thread.

[Are you guys heard the Voice of the World (VoW) announcement?!]
G: Yeah, who are they? Did they kill both of the Mini-Bosses on themselves? Did anyone know who they are?
O: 20 Status Points for killing Mini-Bosses?! That's a lot! By the way, does anyone know what Diamond Mysterious Box is?
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...
...
...
...
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N: This is the first time I saw the world announcement. Holy sh*t, those guys are so lucky! Even the top 10 leaderboards haven't done such a thing like that!
R: Ivonna streamed when that happens. She was staring at the world announcement with her mouth wide open LOL. I was watching her and she said the Diamond Mysterious Box is a gacha box for equipment enhancement. She explained it to her viewers. Here's the link if you want to see [Link]
D: I know where the Mini-Bosses are. I remembered where it was since I got the same event back then. Sadly I was a newbie and ran away from it.

I close the browser and Emma is still reading the rewards she received. We need to leave as soon as possible. I walk towards the corpses of the Mini-Bosses and grab the loots. I chuckle when I see the loots. Really, LUK is overpowered.

[Bracelet of Behest Obtained!]
[Anklet of Behest Obtained!]
[Brooch of Behest Obtained!]
[Necklace of Athar Obtained!]
[Ring of Athar Obtained!]
[Earrings of Athar Obtained!]

[Behest's Series:
Bracelet of Behest: STR +5, DMG +3% (LVL req: 90)
Anklet of Behest: STR +5, DMG +3% (LVL req: 90)
Brooch of Behest: STR +5, DMG +3% (LVL req: 90)
If equipped with all the three Behest's Series, STR +10. 5% chance to double the STR for 5 seconds when attacking.]

[Athar's Series:
Necklace of Athar: DEX +5, CRIT +2% (LVL req: 90)
Ring of Athar: DEX +5, CRIT +2% (LVL req: 90)
Earrings of Athar: DEX +5, CRIT +2% (LVL req: 90)
If equipped with all the three Athar's Series, DEX +10. 5% chance to increase crit chance by 50% when attacking.]

Emma approaches me and looks at the loot.

"What are those?"

I turn around and give it to Emma. She's surprised and looks at me in the eye.

"For me?"

I shrug and raise my eyebrow.

"Yeah, I don't think I need these. It's perfect for you anyway."

Emma takes the loot. I look at her.

"What's your level now, Em?"

Emma shares her status screen.

[Name: [Brave Challenger] Ruscheller
Level: 43
HP: 940
STA: 240
 
Status:
STR: 34+10 [ATK  : 44+0]      [DMG  : +4.4%]
AGI: 1+10 [ASPD : +1.1%]          [SPD  : +1.1%]
DEX: 35+10 [CRIT  : 4.5%]      [SDMG: +4.5%]  [CDMG  : 50%]
INT: 1+0 [MATK : 1+0]    [WIS  : 1]
LUK: 1+0 [DDG: 0.05%]    [LCKY: 0.001%]
VIT: 1+0 [DEF  : 10+0]      [MDEF  : 10+0]
CHR: 1+0 [REP  : 1]            [FAME  : Rookie]
ART: 1+0 [SMIT : 1%]          [ARTIS : 1%]
 
EXTRA PTS: 0]
 
She's staring at me.

"How's that?"

I nod while looking at her status.

"Yeah. You're doing fine."

I look around and I think the players are coming this way.

"Let's Log Out for now.  People are coming this way to see who killed them."

Emma confused and nods.

"Okay, then. Let's rest for today."


I nod and we both log out from the game.

"Did you find who killed those Mini-Bosses?"

A pink-haired woman wearing full plate armor with two swords on her waist and a broadsword on her back walking towards a guy wearing the same armor and weapons who are standing behind the tree. The guy shakes his head.

"No, we are too late. It doesn't seem that they left the area since we got here as soon as the Voice of the World announced it. I believe they logged out as soon as they got the loots. Let's send someone to watch this area for a week so we know who killed those monsters when they logged in again."

The pink-haired woman nods.

"Okay. Let's go back then."

Trevor is a game enthusiast. His daily life as a driver from a big company that is famous among celebrities and rich people. His job is usually to drive them to their destination 24/7. No matter what he's doing or where he is, if an order came out from his phone, he has to do his job.

One day, he got an order to drive a customer in the middle of the night when he was enjoying the game he was playing. He met a new customer and drove him to his house. He looked young compared to Trevor that is almost in his mid-thirties. Because of the great service, the young man offered him to come to his house and have a nice cup of coffee.

Because of that cup of coffee, his life changed entirely.

(300 Power Stone = 1 Extra Chapter)

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