Su Su sends letters to her ex reminding him of what he's done and what she's about to do...

Inside of Xin's house, Xin and Chaos is sitting together while watching the snow outside fall from the sky.

Xin sighed,"I'm bored ~"

Chaos asks," What is bored brother?"

Xin said,"Well being bored is feeling weary because one is unoccupied or lacks interest in one's current activity"

Chaos confuse," Lack of activity?"

Xin nod," Yes .. o want to do something interesting but .. i dont know what to do~"

Chaos smile at him," I will help you to think something good brother ~!"

Xin patted her head," What a good girl ~ let's go and search for something interesting to do~!!"

Suddenly the system ring.

...

Ding! You recessive Seasonal Quest: Spirit of Christmas

Seasonal Quest: Spirit of Christmas

Whether or not you are an ardent Christian, if you live in the Western World then you know that the true meaning of Christmas is to celebrate the birth of Christ. The Christ child is a symbol of love, light, hope, and peace that makes this such a joyful season for true believers.

Why not make an event for you and your friends for this coming day.

Requirement:
plan a christmas party at home

Duration: December 24 {12:00 Midnight)

...

Seeing the quest Xin suddenly thought about Christmas, he never experience celebrating so he doesn't know how to conduct a Christmas party.

So Xin take Chaos in his room and open the computer to find some information about that event.

After hours of searching,Xin understand what he needed to do, he said to Chaos," Hey chump i know now what we can do for today!"

Chaos ask," And what is it, brother?"

Xin grin at her," I'm going to prepare a Christmas party for everyone!?"

Chaos dont know what Xin saying but she was happy to come with him.

Xin first take Chaos in the market to buy some ingredients for the food he will going to prepare.

After that he came to the department store to buy balloons, ribbon and some decoration that he will use.

Xin want to surprise them so he store all the items that he bought in his inventory.

Chaos was surprised that all items XIn buy deeper like magic.

She wanted to ask but Sin is too busy buying different things.

After buying all the things that he needs,Xin remember that he needs to buy a gift for the girls and his friend.

So he comes to different places to buy a gift for all of them.

Seeing that he did not forget anything Xin happy walk back home with Chaos.

After he got home Xin notice that no one at home right now.

Xin feel relief that he did not need to make some excuse for the girls.

He knows that his time is limited so Xin started to work.

Xin start to cook food for the Christmas party, he want to cook roasted chicken, pasta, fruit salad, BBQ, corn soup and a big cake for them.

Chaos asks," Brothers is there anything i can help you?"

Xin pat her head and said," Sure ..can you help me to make decoration like what we see in the internet?"

Chaos nods," Okey ..brothers…"

Chaos remember all the things she sees in the internet.

She walk in the living room and start to make the decoration.

Xin buy big Christmas tree Chaos only need to add some Christmas ball, miniature gift bot , decoration sock, and Christmas light.

While Chaos busy making the decoration, Xin start cooking all the food.

Because he was an expert in cooking Xin cook faster than a normal cook.

After hours of cooking Xin finally done, he only need to leave the roasted chicken in the oven and slowly cook, while the dessert is stock in the reft to chill it.

Xin walk to the living room seeing Chaos already made lots of decorations.

He picked the decoration and start to place it in a different part of the living room.

He also different decorations from garland to decorate candy and snowman.

Chao and Xin then start to build their Christmas tree, Xin take all his Doraemon toys and hang it in the tree.

Then the Christmas light,while;e Chaos take a golden star and place it on the top.

Chaos happy said," It's done, Brothers!!"

Xin pat her head," Well it's all thanks to you ~ "

Chaos laugh happily," Heheh ~"

Xin then said," Let's go outside and make a snowman then add some decoration to it!"

Chaos nod and follow Xin outside.

Xin and Chaos make a life-size snowman or maybe life-size snow Doraemon.

Xin even spray some blue food coloring to be more colorful.

The garden now become Doraemon snow land, filled with light and decoration, Xin and Chaos even make a small version of snowmen all over the place.

After a few hours of hard work, Xin and Chaos now standing in front of the garden.

The wheel garden is now full of Christmas light and small version of Doraemon while in the middle are two life-size Doraemon colored with blue food color.

Xin feel proud in what he has done, he patted Chaos had and said," Let's go inside and start to wrap the gift that buy"

Chaos happy nod," Um!?"

Then the two of them come inside of the house and start wrapping gifts for their friends.

...…..

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The Nuggets are coming, even the Rockets' coaching staff meeting and assistant coaches are talking about this matter anxiously.

To know that they bear the brunt, during the schedule, after Christmas, they will play with the Nuggets twice a week.

"Okay, guys, let your head be on holiday, it will be Christmas soon." Tang Tian said with a smile.

Seeing Tang Tian's reaction, the coaches' hearts were also stable.

Tang Tian has taken this team to play beyond expectations, as long as he is there, everything is not a problem.

After the regular meeting, the coaching staff also ushered in a rare day off.

Christmas in the United States is similar to the Spring Festival in China.

"Don, are you alone on Christmas?" Thibodeau said when he got up.

"No, I went back to my aunt's house. It seemed like I hadn't gone back in half a year." Tang Tian said with a smile.

"Are Christmas gifts ready?" Thibodeau then asked. He asked if they were afraid that Tang Tian did not understand American Christmas culture.

"Everything is ready, just wait for Santa to knock on the door." Tang Tian said jokingly.

Thibodeau smiled and said "Merry Christmas", then went out.

Tang Tian packed and packed things and went outside.

When I walked to the door, I saw that Yao Ming didn't know when he was coming, and was talking with Thibodeau.

Seeing Tang Tian, ​​Yao Ming and Thibodeau said a few words, and then walked towards him.

"Coach, Merry Christmas." Yao Ming said with a smile.

"Merry Christmas."

"Coach, do you have time at noon? I want to invite the whole team and the coaching staff to have lunch at Yao Restaurant." Yao Ming continued.

Americans like to have a party on Christmas Eve, and Yao Ming has gone to the country to follow the custom.

"Yes." Tang Tian nodded.

The restaurant Yao was opened by Yao Ming 's parents and some investors in 2005. Because of Yao Ming 's popularity in Houston, there are especially many fans. Today is Christmas again, and there are long queues outside the restaurant. .

However, the owner of Yao Ming naturally didn't have to wait in line. The bus took them to the restaurant's largest box.

Soon after they sat down, the dishes that had already been prepared were served one after another.

Stewed prawns, dried shredded chicken, lion's head with crab powder, five-spiced smoked fish, brine shrimp, five-grain Fengdeng Babao duck ...

The main colors of Yao restaurant are Sichuan and Yang cuisine, and this big table is basically full.

The team members are eager to try, and many of them are exposed to Chinese food for the first time.

The process of learning to use chopsticks is naturally indispensable, and the players are also embarrassed, like Spanolis. Finally, they can't grasp it. They can only use a fork to cause others to laugh.

When it was time to eat, the players nodded frequently when they ate, and the evaluation of deliciousness never stopped.

This is the charm of Chinese food, far superior to those monotonous Western food.

Halfway through the meal, Yao Ming brought a large plate with more than 20 bowls of wontons.

"This is my mother's cooking, and also added some of their own recipes, everyone try." Yao Ming said.

After he finished speaking, the players immediately burst into cheers. Yao Ming's mother made it personally. The meaning of this gift is obviously different.

Tang Tian had n't eaten wontons after crossing, and after eating it was really a bit different, and I did n't know what exclusive recipes were added.

After eating the ravioli, McGrady gave Millsap a wink. The guy went to the next room and moved out two large boxes.

"Hey guys, this is a pair of earphones that I have recently scouted." Tracy McGrady pulled out a headphone from the box.

"The latest model of skullcandy, I have personally experienced it, and the sound quality is first-rate."

Skullcandy, this brand Tang Tian knew that in the past life, NBA players like the earphone brand, one is magic sound, the other is skullcandy, Ross, Irving, Harden, Durant are all his loyal customers.

It's just that the skullcandy came out in 2003, and the value is about $ 200. At the same time, McGrady made a big effort, but also thought about it.

The players cheered when they received the gift.

After McGrady, some players sent things one after another.

Looking at the atmosphere underneath, Tang Tian was also in a very good mood.

Such a team is destined to make a big difference this year.

After the party ended, Tang Tian then drove back to his aunt's house.

An ordinary family in Houston, because only Hathaway has a daughter, they treat Tang Tian as if they were a pro son.

"God, you are getting thinner, is it hard to be a coach in the NBA?"

"You see, you have a lot of hair loss. You have to rest early in the future. I don't want you to be the Jeff Van Gundy on TV."

...

I haven't seen it in more than half a year, so it's inevitable that the regular guest set.

In the past six months after the journey, Tang Tian was basically busy with the coach's affairs. It has been a long time since he has enjoyed the warmth of his home, and the owner of this body is an orphan, which is already his home.

Turkey, Christmas salmon, prosciutto, corn soup, gingerbread, red wine ...

In the afternoon, Tang Tian and Hathaway both helped to fight, and were preparing for Christmas in the evening.

Eating a Christmas dinner is only a result, and the process of preparing for it is where the fun lies.

The warm family makes Tang Tian feel unprecedentedly warm.

By night, the surrounding streets were all decorated with the lights of the Christmas tree, and Houston became exceptional.

After they had prayed for the New Year, they started to eat.

Tang Tian behaved casually, which is also a way to narrow the distance between him and his family.

My aunt's smile has never stopped. Although I don't know what happened in the past six months, such a nephew is obviously much better than the previous hoist.

They waited for the New Year's bell when they had dinner and packed their utensils.

Tang Tian and Hathaway stood on the balcony to see the scenery.

"I haven't seen my parents so happy in a long time." Hathaway looked at Tang Tian and said.

"Is it?" Tang Tian said with a smile, and honestly he didn't know what this house looked like before.

Hathaway nodded.

"No way, who told me to speak." Tang Tian said jokingly.

Hathaway was amused by Tang Tian's words.

When the laughter stopped, she looked straight at Tang Tian.

Tang Tian was seen a little weird, and he touched his mouth with his hand and said, "Did I not wipe my mouth clean?"

"No, I found you really changed a lot." Hathaway said.

"Human, will it always change?" Tang Tian said with a little guilty conscience.

"Well, you have become better and better." But Hathaway's words made him relieved. It seemed that what she said had changed.

Just then, there was a Christmas song not far away.

They looked up and saw that twenty or thirty people were walking on the street, singing Christmas songs to the door of a house.

After singing for a while, the door opened, and then two children ran out of the door and joined it.

Rebirth in 2006, 

I have won the god-level coaching system!
Can heal a disease, can he exchange for player abilities, and can he also serve as a maid? !
Or the Yao Ming Rockets start? It just flew!
Wait, why is this the weakest system in history?
NBA coaching text! Cultivate! At the same time, it is also a forceful book for coaches!

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Ye Ci had already done a thorough work in clearing out the scene before going into hiding. She cleared away all the bottles she brought from the Southern Continent, and left a few barrels of beer that were very commonly seen in the Western Continent, and was sold in almost every NPC owned taverns near the Dwarves. As it is common knowledge that the Dwarves loved drinking, and the presence of barrels of beer in a place with Dwarves around was not at all suspicious as long as the beer did not belong to the Southern Continent. 

Hidden Dragon did not expect the three Black Iron Dwarves to be drunken mere moments after his departure. Their behavior, of course, did not arouse his suspicion as many of the races in Fate loved drinking.

The scene that unfolded him still came as a shock to him. He returned with the intention to confirm his hunch about the hidden quest, only to find the three NPCs intoxicated. This was something that Hidden Dragon had never considered.

Ye Ci observed silently from her hiding spot as Hidden Dragon circled the Dwarves. He then knelt on the ground and attempted to rouse the Dwarves from their sleep. After several tries that were met with failures, the man summoned his mount and prepared to leave. 

He will definitely be back.

It was something that Ye Ci was very sure of the moment Hidden Dragon appeared in her view. She could not move against him, and could not risk proceeding with the quest as she was certain that he would once again return to the spot. As long as I don't do anything, he'll start doubting himself, and by that time I might've found a way to keep the Mithril ore vein safe. 

Then again, it was not possible for Ye Ci to remain in this spot every single day. The only solution available to her was to put someone in charge of the surveillance on the ore vein. But is Timely Rain reliable? Will he betray us once he learns about the Mithril ore vein? 

Ye Ci was hesitant. Bai Mo had always been the one who handled guild affairs as she was always away from the guild. He was a better judge of Timely Rain's character than she could ever be. She immediately initiated a voice call with Bai Mo. 

At that point in time, Bai Mo had only just finished a meeting with the officers of Upwards Ho!, and was making preparations to lead the elites of the guild out to level up. After all, if more members of Upwards Ho! were able to reach lvl60 before the introduction of the patch, it could give the guild an edge over its competitors when the patch is finally implemented into the game. He immediately sent the coordinates provided by Ye Ci to the officers, assigning party members to each of the officers who were then assigned to a leveling area. 

This was when he received the call from Ye Ci. 

Bai Mo listened patiently to Ye Ci's words and spoke in a calm voice, "We can trust in Timely Rain." 

"Do you know him in real life? If he's just an online friend of yours, there is no way we can trust him." 

"Yup." this was something that Bai Mo had forgotten to tell Ye Ci, "We were close friends back in high school. I didn't know who he was until I found out about it in a conversation some time ago. This guy is a trustworthy person. You don't have to worry about it." 

"Alright then. I'll leave this to you." trust was something that did not come easy. Despite the repeated reassurance of Bai Mo, Ye Ci was still worried. She took in a deep breath, and decided to trust Timely Rain fully just like how she trusted Bai Mo and Tan Polang. 

There were times when we had to earn a person's trust by first trusting in the person. 

"Who don't you talk to Timely Rain about this? I think it's better if you can speak to him in person." Bai Mo knew Ye Ci very well. He knew that it was part of her nature to be overly suspicious, and he would not let a chance to fix this shortcoming of hers slip by without trying. 

Ye Ci's eyebrows furrowed when she heard Bai Mo's words. She was hesitant. She knew that Bai Mo was simply trying to help build up her reputation in the guild. She was but a figurehead in the guild, and was far from being the soul of the guild. This was why Ye Ci relented despite her hesitation.

Trust was not something that could sprout overnight. She must learn to trust little by little, starting from this very moment. 

Ye Ci returned to Red Lake City and immediately made her way to the guild encampment, where a curious Timely Rain was already waiting for her. 

Based on the man's knowing of Ye Ci, he had expected her to shun away from the affairs of the guild upon the return of Bai Mo. He was baffled when he received a message from Ye Ci, telling him to await her arrival in the guild encampment. 

Ye Ci quickly arrived at the conference room and Timely Rain immediately stood up as she entered the room, "Gongzi, you're here." 

"Yup." the smile on Ye Ci's face was stiff as she greeted Timely Rain. 

"What is it? Is it something very important?" Timely Rain was unsettled by the unnatural expression on Ye Ci's face. 

"Why don't you take a seat first?" Ye Ci was not oblivious to Timely Rain's feeling of unease, and she was apologetic as she was the source of his anxiety. She took in deep breaths in an attempt to calm her emotions. 

Anxiety gripped Timely Rain's heart as he took a seat at the table. 

Ye Ci seated herself as well. Her crossed arms and tightly knitted eyebrows were telltale signs that something very important was at hand. Something that would trouble even the usually high spirited Gongzi You would of course unsettle Timely Rain, "Gongzi, have you run into some sort of trouble?" 

After a long moment of silence,Ye Ci stared square at Timely Rain and spoke in a soft voice, "Timely Rain, I found a Mithril ore vein." 

"Huh?" Timely Rain stood up abruptly and stared at Ye Ci, "What did you say?" 

"I found a Mithril ore vein." 

"Mithril…. Ore vein…" Timely Rain could hear ringing in his ears, and he was hit by a wave of nausea that rendered him breathless.

Timely Rain would probably be unfazed if he was just a normal player. Players knew that Mithril was precious, but no one would get overly excited about something that was considered to be way out of their league. As an officer of Upwards Ho!, Timely Rain was different. Even if Upwards Ho! was a medium-sized guild, and even when his knowledge of the game was nowhere as impressive as Ye Ci, he knew about the true worth of a Mithril ore vein. 

Mithril was something that was next to useless in the current stage of the game, but it was a very valuable resource that were highly sought by major guilds. Even a million-member guild like the Wolf Pack had not more than 10 pieces of Mithril ore of low quality. 

Ye Ci, on the other hand, found an entire Mithril ore vein. 

What does it mean to have control over an ore vein? It means the guild would be able to establish itself as the lead producer of Mithril ores. 

Timely Rain was at verge of fainting. His mouth was dry and he could see stars in his vision. The only reason he remained standing upright was his hands that were propped against the table. 

Ye Ci was worried as Timely Rain's face was a shade of red. The man was even panting heavily. Will he faint from a brain hemorrhage or something? "Timely… Are you alright?" 

Timely Rain took in a deep breath, he could see multiple Ye Cis in his vision, "Gongzi, that was a joke right?" 

"Do you think that I'm a person with a sense of humor?" Ye Ci grimaced. Oh come on, he doesn't even believe what I said.

Timely Rain stared at Ye Ci as his brain struggled to process her words. It was apparent that Ye Ci's words were very hard to process indeed. 

As a disheartened Hidden Dragon returned to his guild encampment, his party members were turning in a portion of the loot they have obtained. A Warrior named Christmas Night spotted Hidden Dragon and walked up to him, "Hey, Hidden Dragon, how did your little expedition go? Have you found any clues yet?" 

"Nope." Hidden Dragon heart was stung by the mockery from Christmas Night. Despite his anger, there was nothing he could do to Christmas Night. After all, he was nothing but a third rate player whose words held no sway among his fellow guild members. The only reason he was allowed in a party was the 'Resurrection' spell that he had obtained through sheer dumb luck. 

Christmas Night laughed at Hidden Dragon's response, "I knew it! I told you that it's not worth it! Even if you suck as a healer, but you left the party just because of a hunch that turned out to be nothing! Don't you think that you're dumb?" 

The penalty of leaving a party that was leveling up or exploring a dungeon without a valid reason was severe in the Bloody Steel guild. The offender might even lose his or her salary for the month. 

"That's enough. It's not that much of a big deal anyways. Why are you treating him like this?" Christmas Night was cut off by Bubblegum, the female Cleric. 

It was apparent that Christmas Night did not share the same thought, "Stay out of this Bubble! The only contribution to this party that he has is Resurrection! There's nothing else that he can do. I've had enough of him dragging our party down for a long time, and now he left the party without permission? Is the rules of Bloody Steel a joke to him?" 

"His only job is to resurrect any dead party members. Why do you have to keep picking on him? Nobody died today anyways. Besides, we all have that moment where we need to attend to some emergencies! Why must you be so harsh to him?" it was apparent that Bubblegum was an upright person. Even when Hidden Dragon was bad at healing and had no offensive capabilities, his Resurrection meant that he was a very important member of the party especially when Resurrection was still a rare ability. 

"What if someone died today?" Christmas Night rage grew as he listened to Bubblegum's words, and it further encouraged him to vent his anger on Hidden Dragon.

Hidden Dragon lowered his head. He clenched his fists tightly and gritted his teeth, but there was nothing he could do. Despite the raging anger in his heart and the strong urge to throw a punch at Christmas Night's face, Hidden Dragon forced himself to remain calm. He had always been at the bottom of the food chain. Even if Bloody Steel was a shadow of its former self, the guild was still a very competitive medium-sized guild. As someone who was lacking in terms of talent and influence, he could only swallow his anger and submit to humiliation. After all, the salary he was earning from Bloody Steel was his only source of income that he could not afford to lose. 

"You…" Bubblegum was rendered speechless by Christmas Night. Despite his harsh words, Bubblegum knew that Christmas Night presented a sound argument. She cast a glance at Hidden Dragon who was cowering from Christmas Night and sighed. She felt pity for Hidden Dragon, but in a society where the weak are prey to the strong, she knew that the man must stand up for himself. How many times can I help him out if he himself is not willing to grow?

Besides, Hidden Dragon was clearly in the wrong for abandoning his party. Christmas Night's action was not entirely unjustified. 

Bubblegum understood the feelings of Hidden Dragon. He knew that he could lose his place in the party at any given time, which led to his desperation in searching for the hidden quest that might be offered by the NPCs. The discovery of a high grade quest would increase his contribution to the guild and win him a handsome reward, especially in terms of money, equipment, and skillbooks. 

Success could bring great change to the fate of Hidden Dragon. It could at least propel his role as a third-rate member in the party into a first-rate healer. This was a temptation that not many could refuse, not to mention someone who was at the bottom. 

Hidden Dragon's luck, however, seemed to be lacking. 

Bubblegum sighed and stole a glance at Christmas Night, it seems that I have to be the peacemaker, "Enough of this. Let's go cash in on our contribution points and continue leveling up." 

"Contribution points?" Christmas Night sneered at Hidden Dragon, "Are you implying that he contributed to today's farming?" 

"What do you mean?" Bubblegum furrowed her eyebrows. Christmas Night was not a bad person, but he was very narrow minded. 

"You don't have to look at me like that Bubble. I'm not a bad person. Have I said anything when we have to bring this burden along with us every single time? No! And that's because he was a responsible person who did his job even when he lacked the skills. But today? He left the party because of some stupid NPC! Do you think he deserves a share of our contribution points? We're not the best the guild has to offer, but we don't have the obligation to keep this parasite around!" Christmas Night raised his voice, and many of the guild members began staring at Hidden Dragon coldly. 

"Besides, do you think I don't know what was going on in your mind, Hidden Dragon? You wanted to report a high grade quest to the higher ups am I right? What do you think we are? Are we stepping stones for you?" Christmas Night continued. 

Hidden Dragon began shaking in anger. As the saying goes, even a saint could still feel anger. No matter how cowardly a person Hidden Dragon was, there was still a limit to his tolerance, "Christmas Night! What the heck do you want? I admit it's my fault! We can settle this according to the guild rules, so what's the big deal? Are your words even necessary?" 

Christmas Night was shocked. Hidden Dragon had always been very quiet and meek. His sudden anger was a surprise to the rest of his party members as well. However, it did not take long for Christmas Night to regain his composure, "What's the big deal? Are you saying that the guild rules are something that you abide to only if you feel like it?" 

"That was not what I said."

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The happiest thing in the world is to be able to amend what you have done wrong. She who acted willfully because of a game, was reincarnated into a time when she still had her parents’ love.

For the sake of her family, she began her life as a pro gamer.

But this time, she was no longer the Human Sorceress that she was familiar with. She was an Elven Huntress. Could she still acquire the power to be the Right Hand of God?
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It was Christmas day!

She stood on the balcony of her parents' house enjoying the last chilly breeze of that morning. It was four A.M so the lights in the city were still beautifully lit up. She decorated the Christmas tree that her mum left in the storage and left the presents under it.
She walked quietly back into her room. Silently she couldn't wait to see how the day went by. 
To see Su Yan again and hope that her parents don't try to kill something that has barely started.

"Merry Christmas!!!" Her sister busted into her room
"What time is it?"
"6.54am."
"Get out!"
"Merry Christmas sis!" Her brother was in her room now.
"Aaaaahhh!" she threw her pillow over her head.
"Can't wait to see my brother in-law to be"
That woke her up as she sat up looking at her sister.
"I need the two of you to try not to put me in trouble today and please behave when Su Yan gets here, I wouldn't..."
"Sis we got your back, we like him for you and besides we want to see him again."
"Thank you. Have you two walked downstairs?"
They looked at each other excitedly before running out of her room.

She joined them shortly after to see the smiles on their faces. Her brother got out the shoe from the box as he proceeded to trying them on. 
"No way! Thank you sis"
"What are you all happy about?"  her mother's voice sounded from behind them.
"Merry Christmas mom" they chorused
"What's all this? Why don't you save your money, do you have to get them presents, they have enough."
"I got you something too."
Her mother gave up; she knew her daughters' intention was good so she smiled as her gift was handed to her
"Thank you, what time does your friend get here?"
Maybe today was going to go well after all she thought.  "I told him five P.M" 
"What is going on here?"
"Dad there's a gift for you here too," Dupe replied him as he got closer to them
"My daughter got me a gift?"
"Yes she did." her mum replied.
"What did you two get your father?" he turned to his other two kids as he set to open his gift. 
His eyes gleamed when he saw the set of pen she got him. "This is beautiful" he proceeded to writing on a paper to test it out and was happy with it. "Thank you my child."
"I have to go make some calls" she excused herself.
She made a call to him first.
Things are changing alright. 
She smiled as she hit send on the dial.

Government Residential Area  phase two...

Today was a normal day for him or he liked to pretend it was. Since the country was on a holiday, construction had been put on pause to resume on the seventh of January.
…
Woo Jin had plans today, for once he wasn't going to be left on the side lines.
What the hell, he was going to get into the holiday spirit fully.
He decided to start closer to home. 

Shanghai, China.


"Miss Angel, Good Morning." Her maid came into her room in the wee hours of the morning. 
Discipline was the Zhang family way. They might have all the money in the world but that money was not made by sleeping in bed till eight A.M.

"Morning Rita," she stood up. This was a routine she was now so used to and grateful for. She could have been in the street or even dead. 
She loved her family; they are her safe haven and her blessing for a lifetime. They had their short comings but she wouldn't change it for the world. 
"Miss Angel, what are your plans for today? Rita asked as she dressed the bed.
"It's Christmas Rita, what plans can I have? You know well that we don't celebrate much here but…" she had done a little shopping for the family and while it wasn't a tradition to celebrate Christmas, this year she wanted something a little different from the norm.
She was the baby of the family and they treated her so. She checked her slim beautiful figure in her gigantic mirror as she let her thick glossy jet black hair loose.
She was walking to her massive bathroom with Rita following closely when her phone rang.

"Hello little sister"
Angel looked at her phone screen to be sure she saw right.
"I'm sorry, who is this?" She spoke English now
"Stop kidding around."
"Su Yan! Big brother! She couldn't contain her excitement as she happily told Rita to leave her for a few minutes.
"How long has it been big brother?"
"I Know, I know." it's been two months since he called anyone at home. 
"Been so busy right?"
"You are definitely right on that guess"
"How are you? How is the weather? How is master Woo Jin? Are you eating well? Hope you don't feel lonely over there?" her questions rolled out.

Which was he going to answer? He had been silent for a long time, it was months before he called anyone not because he didn't care but that was the way. They understood he was busy and wouldn't interfere, but then he thought of how Tale had been with her siblings and longed for a change.

No one will believe he had a twin he was so disconnected from. They were close now but they grew up to believe business mattered even in relationships.
"I am fine Angel and not lonely at all."
"Has my big brother met someone?" she asked, curious.

He ignored it. He wasn't going to tell her when his nerves were killing him. He was to meet Tales' parents first and God help him he was going to make a first good impression. 

"I'm perfect Angel, I do miss you."
"OK I'm now convinced you met someone you never say those words, who is she?"
"Would tell you when it is time I promise"
"No problem, big brother, I miss you so much too. Do come visit sometime, everyone is cold over here and they all mean business and so do you but you are the warmest." 
He laughed at the imagination of what she said. "Soon angel. I have to go now, Merry Christmas Angel."
"Aw, now I miss you more. Merry Christmas big brother."

He dropped the call with a smile and was about to call his twin sister when her call came in.
Was she going to cancel today? 
"Merry Christmas!" Her voice happily came through the speaker of the phone.
"Someone is excited to see me soon."
"Don't kid yourself."
"Merry Christmas to you too bunny"
"You are still coming today right?"
"If I am still invited"
"Are you ready to meet my parents?"
"I wouldn't miss it for the world."
"How nice to hear, see you soon chicken,"
 He spent the next hour calling the rest of his family and his mom was more than pleased to hear from her son and the progress he was making in a country he knew no one.
He was taking over she thought. 
He definitely was.

Strikingly beautiful young Tale is a girl whose hearts longs for adventure, love, excitement and all the beauty of this world. Find out what happens when she finally finds the courage to leave the four walls of an office into an intriguing world she had always only dreamed of with a man who forced his way into her life and maybe her heart.

Zhang Su Yan is the heir to the biggest civil engineering company in all of China, the only son of his parents and a carefree human deep down. He finds himself in Africa, on Nigerian soil to break grounds with the government of one of the states in the country. He had dealt with a past love that had left a physical scar and was content with his life as it was, or so he thought. 
The boy within him takes over when he meets with a stubborn accountant with a shrewd head for business. A black skin goddess, who wanted nothing more than to live a life full of beautiful moments and memories.

Find out what happens when this two discover the price for desire, risk, adventure...and maybe, Love.

Love, Tale.

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"I've had quite a bit of Nigerian food and i can say yours might be good" he replied ending the topic as he finally dug in.

Tale had been avoiding his face since the moment they met but now she could see clearly under her mini chandelier.
His face was well sculpted and all clear with a jawline to die for and It embodied the very essence of masculine beauty, he had a perfect forehead and his eyebrows were perfectly winged that they made her fingertips throb and made her a little jealous. The only place that held a little softness were his eyes, there were as dark as night but beautiful. His hair was midnight black and fell to one side of his face covering a scar she couldn't see yet.
Such a face did not belong to a man who was sweet but of one who commanded, demanded and took action. His lips were so fine and firm, it sent a seductive shiver down her spine. Men like this-- who looked like he did led women to sin... And into loosing their peace of mind. 

"You know it's rude to stare?" he said when he felt he had allowed her have her fill.

DISCLAIMER

All characters asides from the lead female character Tale which part of her is about my life (I'm an accountant, i never liked my job and I really want to travel the world, someday soon) is fictional. I believe one of the joys of writing is being able to become someone else. 
All characters are fictitious and any resemblance to a real life person is completely a coincidence.


UPDATE

I'm still trying to figure it out.. lol
stick with me to find out.

Lily Bouquet is a collection of different short stories with a common theme: they're all stories about love between girls.

The stories might vary in themes and genre, but they're all focused on the romantic relationship between two or more girls. While some stories might be a continuation of previous ones, this will be mentioned at the start, so any story can be read by itself.

"Oh, Tan... This is the sweetest thing you have ever done for me. I can't believe this. You don't have to this, you know. But, thank you anyway. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart." Then she ran to him and gave him a tight embrace before kissing him tenderly.
She didn't care that her brother Arthur, Tiny, and Sato were there teasing them; it did not bother her. 
"Awww! They are so sweet!" Sato said, smiling beautifully while Tiny and Arthur were just smiling happily for Ashley.
 
"Let us take a picture! It will be a waste if we don't capture sir Jones in this get-up." Sato teased. 
They could see that Tanaga was uncomfortable with what he's wearing. However, it's a once in a lifetime occurrence, and they could not let it go by.
Sato was still unsure of Tanaga's mood. Therefore, he only teases him bit by bit. He even afraid that he might get fired in seconds should the winds blow in different directions.
Tanaga is in the full spirit of Christmas and giving in. Therefore, when he heard what Sato said, he quickly faced Ashley towards Sato to take a picture. He then back-hugged her before… "Go!" With the sweetest smile, he could conjure. 
Sato, Tiny, and Arthur didn't waste any time and began taking shots after shots to make sure they have enough. It was not over yet; they had to record everything so they could send it to Japan and the Philippines later on.
===
Once that was done, it was time to call their family. The first on their list was Grandma Hanada. They did facetime, and when the Butler learned, he immediately summoned all the household help to greet them a merry Christmas. 
Grandma Hanada was brimming with happiness for the couple. "Awww, if not for the events I needed to attend, I would have flown over there. Nevertheless, next year, I will make sure that we will be together with my great-grandchild." Said Grandma Hanada teary-eyed from happiness.
"Sure! No matter what happens… We will be together as one family next Christmas." Ashley said to the older woman while there is a trace of a tear forming in her eyes. 
"Okay, okay! Stop it! It is still Christmas, and it's a happy occasion. Don't you dare shed a tear for this moment, I do not think our baby will appreciate it if you are sad. 
Remember what you feel is what the baby feels also. So, smile and be happy." *Tsup!* Warned Tanaga before stealing a kiss from his wife right in front of his Grandmother to see.
The couple bid their goodbye to Grandma Hanada with the excuse that they still need to greet Ashley's family.
However, before they call to the Philippines, they contacted Butler Ruffy first in Japan. Inday 'Ashley's favorite help' was not there. As a gift, Ashley gives her a vacation with her family in the Philippines. Together with three months' pay as a bonus for taking care of her. 
Since it was night-time in Japan when they called, Butler Ruffy and all the other household help were having a Chrismas party. Once they found out that their bosses were on the other line, they quickly turn on the speaker so everyone could hear them.
The household helps greeted them simultaneously.
 "Merry Christmas. Ma'am Ashley, Sir Jones. Thank you for the bonus!" Everyone shouted so they could hear them.
"Merry Christmas to all of you also!" The couple greeted back with Tiny, Sato, and Arthur standing right behind them, waving.
"What bonus were they talking about?" Ashley whispered to her husband.
"Hahaha, just say... Your welcome! And smile." Said Tanaga not before he stole another kiss from his wife right in front of his household help.
Everyone was clapping their hand and cheering. They are all happy seeing how sweet the couple—especially Tanaga, who never once shown any public affection as far as they know.
One they finished greeting the couple, everyone went back to their party, leaving only Butler Ruffy to continue chatting with the couple.
 
Their conversation was not too long so that Ashley can call her family in the Philippines. Butler Ruffy was so happy with what he saw on the other line. 
Finally, his young master found a woman who loves him dearly and not for his looks or money.
He now feels comfortable and does not need to worry that the day will come, and they would go on their separate ways. He could look forward to his happy days until his retirement.
They bid each other goodbye so the couple could call the Philippines next. However, Ashley and Tanaga were shocked when they saw that their facetime call turned into a conference call. 
Arthur was outside by the swimming pool, talking to them while Ashley and Tanaga were inside the condo relaxing in the living room.
Ashely: [What's going on? Elder-brother, why don't you just come inside and we could all talk to them.]
Arthur: [All right, I'll be right over.] He quickly hung up and went inside to join the couple.
Father Jessie: [My children! It is good that you are together this Christmas. I am so happy that God heard my wishes that none would be alone this very day.] Father Jessie said, almost cried in happiness, and got to talk to their children far from them. 
Ariel: [Brother, Arthur! Ashley! Do not forget the shoes I asked you to get! You can forget your partner, but not my shoes!] 
Arnold: [Ditto! That is right! You are dead when you come back, and you don't have it with you.] 
Mother Fely: [ My children… Do not listen to them. Forget about them, but don't forget what mother wants, you know! Hahaha!] She banters before going after and hitting her two sons, who ran away as fast as possible.
The whole family was having a wonderful time joking around while carrying on. That they forgot about Tanaga, who's quietly sitting and next to his wife listening, while his hands were right at Ashley's legs caressing.
After a while passed and not one greeted him, he decided to stand up and leave them. However, someone, on the other side, saw him and called him.
Father Jessie's face popped up on the screen calling Tanaga's name. [ "Sir Jones! How are you! Why didn't you say anything? We could only see the Christmas tree in this end. If sir Jones didn't pass by, we would not know he's there as well."] Father Jessie sneered. 
The three suddenly looked at the camera, and they see that it was not spotted to them, but towards the Christmas tree. 
"Oh, my God! Hahaha! Father, I am sorry!" Ashley said that while fixing the camera to focus on them. After that, she let her husband sit again next to her so he could appropriately greet his in-laws. 
Tanaga greeted all of them with a bright face, and there is a reason why he did not get a greet to them. Because he did not speak, the Gusman family thought that they were just talking to Ashley and Arthur.
The Gusman family happily talk with their new member… Right after that long talk, Ashley's stomach suddenly grumbles at made a noise." Krrrrg!"
When Tanaga and Arthur heard it, they both laughed before tanaga helped Ashley to stand up and see what they can eat. 
===
Since it's Christmas day, Tanaga let the Chef and his assistant take the day off to spend time with their families.
However, before they left, they prepared various delicacies. They made many delicious foods for them to feast on that day. 
Rather than having their meal at the dining table, Tiny, Sato, and Arthur decided that all of them would make a plate and eat in the living room while watching a football game. 
Tanaga was unsure, but he just joined and did the same.
When Ashley saw what they did, she quickly grabs her cellphone. 
"Smile! Click-click-click!" Followed by continuous shots. When she thought she had enough, she began posting it on her Instagram with the hashtag #Christmaswithfamily, #withlovinghubby, #Familybonding
[This is how you spend Christmas with your family.] 


A contract that should have been as simple as the paper it's written, turned upside down when Tanaga met Ashley and wanted her not only as a mother of his Heir but also his woman in bed.

==

CEO Tanaga Jones, Billionaire, single and not interested in having a woman in his life. [Until he met Ashley Gusman]


Tanaga needed an heir for his empire, but he doesn't want a wife.  He decided to contract a woman to bear him a child.  [Comes Ashley Gusman]

===

Ashley Gusman a young Filipina whose one goal in life was to give her family a better life.

She would do anything to achieve her goal even if she must become a surrogate mother for a Billionaire Heir.  

===

What's written in the contract was straightforward.

1] Procedure to conceive the child:  To be determined,

2] If successful and the child is a boy, the mother would receive a generous Ten-million dollars and free to leave, without the child.  Contract terminated.


Come and Journey with me and read how Billionaire Tanaga would do everything in his power to keep Ashley Gusman from leaving after the contract was fulfilled.

Twain sadly realized that since his chance encounter with Shania, they had only spent Christmas together once. That had been in 2004, the year Nottingham Forest had just returned to the English Premier League, and before Shania had become a famous model. She was still living at her aunt's house in Newcastle, but she was not very happy there. So, she had chosen to spend Christmas at Twain's place. 
That year, Shania, Twain, and Dunn, as well as George Wood and his mother, had a very happy Christmas together. They agreed to do this every Christmas.
Unfortunately, the reality was cruel, and they had not spent Christmas together since. Shania has embarked on the path of professional modeling. As she rose to fame, she had been busier and busier with work. Christmas was a day of family reunions for Westerners, and a prime time for models to work and make money.
Shania could not return to Nottingham to accompany Twain, and Twain could not fly to those fashion capitals to be with Shania. As a Premier League manager, Christmas was also the busiest time of the season for him. Two to three games a week even kept him from returning home. He could only stay in a hotel.
Even after the two of them got married, the situation did not improve at all.
Although Shania had acted in two films, she was still a model. Over the Christmas period, she needed to rush around for the runways shows and attend various commercial events in Milan, Paris, New York, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. She went all over the world but was never in tiny Nottingham.
Twain was probably the most pitiful manager in the Premier League when it came to this matter.
There were other managers who had not spent Christmas with their families but that was because they were too busy. Their wives were still waiting at home, and at least their homes would not be dark and cold. If Twain did not go home, the house would not even be lit up because both the husband and wife were very busy.
It looked like this would be the case for Christmas 2010. Twain and Dunn and George and Sophia prepared to spend the Western equivalent of the "Spring Festival" apart. Under the Christmas tree were the gifts prepared for everyone by the club. George Wood extended an invitation to Twain and Dunn to spend the holidays with him. 
"Okay, no problem, George." Twain nodded and agreed. He did not think to turn it down. "Dunn and I will be there."
Dunn hesitated for a moment.
Twain felt that was a little strange and asked, "What's the matter, Dunn?"
Dunn hesitated for a while before he spoke up. "Can... Can I bring another person along?"
Both Wood and Twain were surprised, but there was a difference in the way the two men showed their surprise. Wood just raised his eyebrows while Twain almost shouted out.
"Don't worry about it if it's not okay..."
Wood shook his head and replied, "No problem! Of course you can. My mother likes things to be lively."
He did not ask Dunn whom he wanted to bring. He was not the kind of person who liked to pry into other people's privacy. He would not ask if the other party did not willingly tell.
After the matter was settled, Wood took his gift and left. Twain was not like Wood. He was actually very gossipy. He curiously asked his partner, "You're bringing someone? Who is it, Dunn?"
"You'll know when the time comes." To Twain's surprise, Dunn did not answer his question. He picked up his gift and turned to walk away.
Twain looked at his back and scratched his head. "Hey, you have your own little secret!"
※※※
At the end of training, Twain drove home to change his clothes. Although he was used to living alone in the big house, he still felt it was particularly cold in winter.
He did not stay long in the lonely house. He changed his suit and put on his coat. Then, he returned to his car to drive to Wilford.
In addition to feeling cold, the other reason why he did not want to stay at home for too long was that it would remind him of Shania, who was far away in New York. Then he would remember that his wife was not around every Christmas and she was not here for him to embrace. It was not something that made him feel good.
Parking the car at the door of Dunn's rented apartment, Twain beeped the horn. Instead of knocking at the door, he waited in the car.
Soon the door opened, and two people came out... Wait a minute! Two people?
Twain rolled down the car window and stared with wide eyes to make sure he was not mistaken.
Two people had indeed walked toward him. He knew one of them which was his partner and assistant, Dunn. As for the other person, he knew her too.
"I thought I'd never see you again after that interview, Miss Tang Jing."
The car's rear-view mirror reflected Twain's wonderful expression. He did not know whether to express surprise or despair.
Next to Tang Jing, Dunn's expression was a little awkward. Tang Jing herself appeared natural and unrestrained.
"Don't think so poorly of our country."
"Oh no, I did not mean that. I just mean that I'm surprised to see you in England again after you quit..."
"Why not? I'm free now and have more time to travel. It's normal for me to come to England, just like I go to America. As a matter of fact, I only arrived yesterday."
Twain tilted his head. His gaze bypassed the talkative woman and fell on Dunn behind her. Dunn's expression was a little peculiar. It was akin to the feeling of being caught in bed. He was too quiet in comparison with the chattering woman.
"Have you done anything wrong, Dunn?"
"Huh?" Dunn did not understand what Twain was getting at.
"You're so quiet. It's like you're a child who has done something wrong and are waiting to be reprimanded by your parents."
Dunn gave an awkward cough and pointed to Tang Jing, saying, "She only arrived yesterday..."
"The additional person you were talking about is her?"
Dunn nodded.
"I was going to spend Christmas alone with Dunn, but he did not quite agree." Dunn did not seem to want to say much, so the task of explaining fell to Tang Jing. "I know it's a bit presumptuous, but I suggested to him the idea of spending Christmas with you guys."
Twain clapped his hands. "It looks like your relationship has already reached a very delicate point. Get in the car." He reached his hand over to open the car door behind. It was impolite to let the other person stand outside and talk to himself.
"I'll drive slowly so that I have time to hear you tell me the love story between you two on the way."
"Tony," Dunn called out before getting into the car.
"What?"
"We're just… friends."
Twain glanced at Tang Jing in the rearview mirror. She had already got into the car. Next to the visibly embarrassed Dunn, her expression was very natural. She did not make any rebuttal to Dunn's remarks.
"Do you know what it means when a cover-up only makes matters worse and reveals what one intends to hide, Dunn?" Twain closed the open front passenger door that Dunn had opened and said to him, "Sit in the back!"
Dunn listened and sat in the back seat next to Tang Jing.
The Mercedes Benz jeep was very spacious. Tang Jing and Dunn were sitting together, but they had plenty of room. Tang Jing patted the leather seat and exclaimed, "This car is awesome! Much better than the QQ car I drive in China! Your wife loves you very much, Mr. Twain."
Dunn lightly cleared his throat. He was worried that Tang Jing's words would make Twain think of Shania, who was far away in a foreign country, and reminisce.
Twain snorted. "You can give a car to Dunn for a birthday present."
"I don't have any money." Tang Jing brushed off Twain's sarcasm. She twisted around to observe the interior of the car. "I am now unemployed and an international drifter, traveling the world. 
"Did you come here in a container ship?"
Tang Jing chuckled and said, "I'm not a stowaway. I haven't heard your acerbic tone for more than half a year. I've missed it, Mr. Twain."
"Thank you for the compliment."
In fact, Twain's mood had been pretty good, but when he saw Dunn and Tang Jing together, his mood suddenly became gloomy. They were coupled up and he was lonely. Even though he was married, he felt he was no different from a bachelor.
Even though it was said that absence made the heart fonder, and that was better than being newlyweds, Twain was apart from Shania at least two hundred days a year. He would rather be a newlywed.
Consequently, throughout the journey to George's house, Twain did not ask about Dunn and Tang Jing about when they hooked up. He had no interest in knowing now.
※※※ 
Wood looked just as surprised as Twain when he saw Tang Jing. He leaned over to Twain and said, "I don't want any reporters coming here to interview…."
Twain pursed his lips and said, "She's not a reporter. She has resigned."
"Then..." Wood was somewhat uncertain about what a woman who was not a reporter was doing here.
Twain's lips were so pouted that an oil bottle could have hung from them. How could George be so dense? "The two of them are now a couple," Twain said reluctantly.
"Oh." Wood did not raise any further objections. As long as she was not a reporter, he had no problem.
When Dunn introduced Tang Jing to Sophia, he said she was his friend, while Twain stood to one side and rolled his eyes. 
Sophia was a smart person, and more importantly, she was a woman. She fully understood what was going on from the Dunn and Tang Jing's respective expressions, but she did not show it. She just smiled and welcomed everyone.
Twain dragged his feet at the back. He was frowning and did not look very happy. Sophia noticed his expression and quickly walked over to him. "Did Shania call you?" she whispered.
"Not yet." Twain shook his head.
Sophia thought about it and glanced at Dunn and Tang Jing, who had already gone inside laughing. Then she made a bold move that surprised Twain a little—she gently leaned her body over and put her hand around Twain's arm while his hand was inserted into his coat pocket.
Twain's body suddenly stiffened as Sophia leaned against him. He reflexively wanted to try to throw off Sophia's hand.
Sophia turned her head. "Don't move, Mr. Twain," she whispered in his ear. She looked like a happy woman snuggled up to her lover's shoulder.
Twain did not struggle, and his body gradually softened, leaving Sophia to lean on his shoulder and arm.
George Wood had entered the house with Dunn and Tang Jing. Only Twain and Sophia were left in the empty yard outside. 
No one spoke or made a sound. The two of them stood in the cold night wind of Nottingham and watched the streetlights come on one by one.
When the streetlights on the doorstep were also lit, Twain suddenly asked, "Are you cold?"
Sophia nodded but then quickly shook her head to deny it.
"Let's go in."
Sophia let go of his arm and nodded with a smile.
Twain smiled at her. "Thank you, Sophia."
"You finally stopped calling me Madam." Sophia covered her mouth and laughed.
Twain scratched his head. He always used to call her "Madam Sophia" or "Madam." Influenced by the wonderous atmosphere this time, he had actually called her name. Was it a bit presumptuous? No, it looked like Sophia liked it very much.
"What are you guys doing?" Wood suddenly appeared at the door and looked oddly at his mother and boss who had not yet come into the house.
"Ah, I forgot something and went back to get it." Twain took a small paper bag out of his coat pocket and said, "A Christmas present for you."
Sophia said to her son, "I waited for Mr. Twain for a while."
Just as Twain was about to enter the house, his cell phone rang.
"I got the timing right, Uncle Tony!" When he heard her voice, a heartfelt smile burst open on Twain's face.
Sophia saw Twain's expression change, and she bowed her head. "Let's go ahead, George."
"Ah….ok." Wood glanced at Twain and followed his mother into the house.
"Merry Christmas!"
"Merry Christmas..."
The two of them spoke in unison, and then they laughed at the same time again.
As the laughter subsided, the two people fell into a somewhat awkward silence at the same time.
In the end, it was Twain who broke the awkward silence first. "When will you be back?"
"The end of January."
"Ah, then it won't be too long....."
"Do you miss me, Uncle Tony?"
"I do miss you... I miss you every day. Tell you what, you know Dunn? He's got a girlfriend!"
Shania gave a cry of surprise on the phone.
"I just found out today. I miss you even more when I see them together, Shania."
"Uncle Tony...."
"But my mood becomes better when I hear your voice." Twain sat on the steps outside Wood's door. It looked like he still had a lot to talk about with Shania and was not in a hurry to get inside.
Twain did not feel cold when he was listening to Shania's lively voice. In fact, he was very clear in his mind that for a long time in the future, he and Shania could only spend Christmas like this, far apart from each other. It could not be helped unless one of them was willing to give up their current job. But that was not their style. They depended on each other and yet maintained an independent character. The two of them could mutually understand each other like they were one person but could not simply sacrifice themselves for each other and play a supporting role.
In their union, age was a barrier, but this mutually strong-minded character was also a barrier.
However, they had finally come together. So, the two of them also especially cherished their relationship, while maintaining their independence.
I'm married to you, not because I want an accessory and not for someone who is exactly the same as me. Otherwise, I could have just look in the mirror every day. Ah, that would be so boring!
After chatting to Shania in the cold wind for a while, Twain finally had to hang up the phone without finishing what he wanted to say. He patted his buttocks and got up to go into the house.
When he looked at Twain and Tang Jing close together, he was able to be his "usual self."
"Well, you 'adulterous' pair! You have progressed so fast under the circumstances that I don't even know! I can see you're quite the lover, old Dunn!" he muttered to himself.


This is a story about the pursuit of victory.

— "I subscribe only to the theory of victory. I only pursue victory. As long as I am able to obtain victory, I don’t care if it’s total football or counterattack. What is the ultimate goal of professional soccer? In my opinion, it is victory, and the pinnacle of victory is to become the champions. I am a manager. If I don’t wish to lose my job or be forgotten by the people, there’s only one path for me to take, and that is to lead the team in obtaining victories, in obtaining championship titles!”

The main character was not well-liked by people.

— “⋯We conducted a survey which had been deemed by Manager Tony Twain as extremely meaningless. In a random street survey conducted, ninety-three percent of those surveyed chose the option ‘I hate Tony Twain’, while only seven percent chose the option ‘This person is rather decent, I like him’. It is worth noting that nobody chose the option ‘Who is Tony Twain? I don’t know him’. Mark, do you know why Manager Twain felt that our survey was very meaningless?” Parker, a reporter from <The Daily Telegraph> laughed loudly and said when he was being interviewed by BBC.

But there were also people who were madly in love with him.

— “⋯ Became the spokesperson of world-wide famous clothing brands, shot advertisements, frequented the fashion industry’s award ceremonies, endorsed electronic games, has a supermodel girlfriend. His earnings from advertisements exceed his club salary by seventeen times, owns a special column in various print medias, publishing his autobiography (in progress), and is even said that he is planning to shoot an inspirational film based off his own person experiences! Who can tell me which part of his life experiences is worthy of being called ‘inspirational’? Hold on⋯. Are you all thinking that I’m referring to David Beckham? You’re sorely mistaken! I’m talking about Manager Tony Twain⋯.”

He was very knowledgeable about Chinese soccer.

— “⋯ I’ve heard about it, that Bora gifted four books to his manager Mr. Zhu before your country’s national team’s warm up match. After which, the team lost 1:3 to a nameless American team from Major League Soccer. The new excuse that Mr. Zhu gave for losing the match, was that Bora gifted “books” (‘books’ and ‘lose’ are homophones in the Chinese language). Here, I recommend that you guys find out what that one specific book is. Which book? Of course the one that caused you all to score a goal. After that, tell me the title of the book. Before every match, I will gift ten copies of that same book to you. In that case, won’t you all be able to get a triumphant 10:0 win over your opponents every time?” An excerpt taken from Tony Twain’s special column in a certain famous Chinese sports newspaper.

Two hours later - Star TV Station - 4:00pm
As the top members of their region. She, Yori, Jae-hee, and Kotori were doing a surprise Dream Stars broadcast. Lila, however, was slightly distracted, the conversation she had with Kiryu remained in her head. Was that person trying to tell her something, wasn't he?

"Everyone, Merry Christmas."
"Are we all in the Christmas spirit? I'm sure we're all excited. On that note, the one that's the most excited is Jae-hee. She's been ready for a while now. She seemed so happy when she stuck that tiny tree on her desk," Yori said.
"You don't have to bring that up here," Jae-hee was embarrassed.
Lila laughs, "It's nice to see that everyone's all merry."
"Christmas is the season for . . ...." the four of them looked at one another before saying, "Sparkling star Christmas. Dream Star's Christmas concert."
"All the tickets got sold out within a minute.
Everyone, thanks so much," Kotori said.
"It's our first Christmas as proper professionals. Last year we were all training hard for the tournament. This year's venue is especially grand," Yori said. "We will need to learn a lot from senior Lila."
"Why does that make me sound old?" Lila pouted.
"There, there. Yori is saying how amazing you are. What are your thoughts on the venue?" Kotori asked.
"Un! My heart is beating in excitement because we will perform on the rise stage!" To think that she gets to sing on such a massive stage, she can't wait. It will be so much fun. For a Christmas live too. The prestige of the Dream Stars tournament is very amazing.
"Lila's really excited."
"Cause it's the rise stage! Rise !!"
Kotori patted her hair, "Right, it's considered a dream to perform there, by most idols. Of course, were no exception."
"Speaking of rise. It was Lila's mother's rise concert that inspired me to become an idol," Yori commented.
"That Miracle dream live ? I remember it clearly too," Jae-hee nodded.
Lila's smiling brightly at this point, which didn't go unnoticed by the others. "Everyone's complimenting Mother !! So, I'm happy."
At that comment, her friends suddenly gave her pats and hugs.
"We will stream the concert on the net. Even if you couldn't get a ticket, we still welcome you to spend your Christmas with us," Yori commented.
Lila nodded, "We're looking forward to seeing you all there."
"Afterwards, what are everyone's Christmas plans?" Kotori trails of when she enthusiastically shot her hand the air. "Yes."
"A date !!! Haruka is taking me on a date !!!" Lila didn't hesitate to broadcast this. It was no secret, anyway.
Jae-hee's sweat dropped, "Your so enthusiastic about it."
"Ahuh, cause he said he had a surprise for me!" Lila nodded. She felt terrible since she prepared his gift last minute. Lila did not realize Haruka was making Christmas plans.
At the word surprise, she saw Yori's cheeks go red.
"Could it be, there's someone else that has a date here?" Jae-hee also noticed.

 Oh...
Maybe... It's the same for Yori too. Her gaze softened at that thought.
"You know, you know !!! I'm debating about what outfit to wear! We should do an emergency segment !!!" Lila suggested.
"G—good idea, I'm sure the fans would love to help, right?"
She chuckled softly when she saw how red Yori was getting.
...…
During the break, the four of them sat around the table, discussing the surprise announcement. It surprised Lila too; she didn't hear anything from him.
"Soichiro said he had a surprise for you?"
"Right, on a live program too. So I don't know what it's going to be. I over-reacted just then, but it's embarrassing."
Lila nodded, "Ah-huh, you can't calm your heart." When it comes to the one you love, their actions alone can be fatal for the heart.
"And my cheeks become red..I become so flustered. Lately, I'm becoming strange. No matter what he says and does, I become this way. I can't help but feel restless," Yori mumbled.
It's the same as her, this feeling. Even though Soichiro has come over here so many times already, it was only during his last visit that she noticed it. Although she only got a brief glance at the two being together since they were acting secretive.
Yori's feelings, it's not merely her liking him anymore. Yori, can't think of anyone but Soichiro. Just like how Haruka is the only one she thinks about.
"So Yori, about Soichiro, you're serious?" Jae-hee asked.
Last time she asked him about this, Yori's reaction was feeble.
"..Wha--"
"Yori?" Lila mumbled.
"Oh no, what is this? It won't stop."
She and Jae-hee broke into a panic when they saw the tears falling from Yori's face, "Wha--wha--whaaah, I'm sorry, Yori."
"Oh wait-- you mean for real? About that man?" Jae-hee seemed very surprised.
"No, I wasn't going to propose. I can't; there is no way I ever can...to that selfish guy.."
Contrary to her words, the girl's tears were enough for them to understand.

"Ehhhh? This is serious," Lila muttered. Since when? The last time they had this conversation, it wasn't like this. What has changed since that time?
"No, please stop. Lila, Jaehee, please stop this."

"Look Yori, a funny face," Kotori said, stretching her cheeks.

Lila joins in, but it was futile.
"How did you all realize it? Even though that idiot didn't realize it. That person, it's not something as simple as like anymore. I can't live without him anymore. I want to be with him forever.."
The moment one's feelings are overflowing, they are put into words and take shape. Even if you want to stop them, you can't. Lila knew this feeling better than anybody.
"I-- I did think you liked him a lot. But wow... I know it's not uncommon for those with elite backgrounds to think of marriage at this age. However, we still have so many years left before we become an adult...something like marriage, shouldn't you think about it more?" Jae-hee was bewildered.
Kotori smiled, "But, what about Lila-chan and Karashima-san?"
"Those two are weird."
Lila laughed, "It's okay. I don't mind. Besides, maybe it was too sudden, getting married."
"Not sudden, you don't regret it," Kotori trailed off when they hear her phone ring. The girl immediately bolted up and picked up her phone. "Let me go for a bit," her friend immediately rushed of.
'Lately, Kotori-chan is acting strange.' Then again, this is the season for love. Maybe Kotori found someone.
"Lila too. How about if there comes a time where you have to be separated from Karashima? How are you so sure nothing will happen? I'm sure Karashima will stay firm. But you'll meet new people."
Ah. That's true. But nothing will change. Nobody can sway her heart anymore.
"Nothing will change. Even if I were to like someone else, I'd go back to Haruka. Yori, too, no matter what happens after this - your hearts already resolute on Soichiro."
"Haruka aside. I heard that the underground King is even more of a player. Is that guy really... 'The one?'" Jae-hee inquired.
"Don't say it that way," Yori exclaimed.
"I really can't see how he will make you happy."
That's true. During Soichiro's second visit here, he was practically stalking her. Soichiro claimed it was so he could watch over her. But he clearly other intentions. It's hard to picture how a person like him will bring Yori happiness.
"You know, Soichiro has an unexpectedly gentle side. Or rather, from the very start, he's always been very kind. It may be because of that kindness that people took advantage of him before. But he really is nice. He's like this now, yes, but that part of him still remains. When you ask me why I've thought it over and over time and again. I asked myself the same question. But he is a good person.."


A mask of pain.

A wall of sadness and loneliness that nobody could understand. "It's futile to explain, the moment something goes outside the norm, people instinctively push you away." Her pain and sadness is only a burden to those she cares about. 

He hides behind a wall, a long wall nobody can climb. 

Terashima Lila entire childhood revolved around staying strong for her family and friends. Music was her means of escape. A means of conveying the deep feelings and emotions in her heart that she couldn't convey normally. But when her cursed bloodline separates her from everything she built the past sixteen years of her life, and singing slowly degrades her condition further - what will Lila do? She transfers to light academy under a new name 'Kiku Ari,' and she meets him.

The one person who changes her life completely.

A unique music romance novel that focuses on a single girl's journey and burden behind being the top idol. Join Lila on her journey to achieve her new dream, while struggling with her hanyou lineage and getting caught up in a triangular romance.

To achieve her dream, what will she sacrifice? What will change? 

For her, the two of them were both equally important. Which hand will she take?
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*CURRENT COVER - Original cover by zushi

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Updates: 2-3 Chapters every day 

the first 80-95 chapters are old content which I'm still going through and re-editing.


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A side note regarding the story: the first half of the story will focus on the second ML Karashima Haruka and the female lead Terashima Lila story. Then the second half will move back to the first ML Austin Kiryu

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