CHAPTER 101: CHAPTER 101: AFTER DRINKING THIS BEVERAGE

An Yan’s eyes lit up: Who’s the adorable little angel who has had an epiphany and started acting tough because of her guidance? Can we have a hundred million more angels like this, please?

Looking at the over one hundred thousand new followers she had gained, An Yan decided to record a few short videos like other relationship advice bloggers. Maybe her fans would get enlightened by something she said after watching them?

"...The hardest longing is not when the other person doesn’t know about your feelings, but when they know and don’t care."

"Some people, no matter how well you treat them, won’t care because you are insignificant in their lives."

"Hearing this, do you think I’m going to advise you to give up?"

"Wrong. When you meet this kind of person, what you need to do is to give him a slap! If the slap wakes him up, he’s your life partner. If it doesn’t, at least it will let you vent!"

"..."

Li Tianyao looked at the unfamiliar woman’s face in the video, listening to the little girl’s feigned mature voice, and couldn’t help the corners of his mouth curving into a smile.

And she said she didn’t like slapping people! Not only does she love slapping, but she also loves encouraging others to slap! I’m kind of missing her! Then, I need to find Gu Shifang as soon as possible!

As long as Gu Shifang was found, the peace and security of his lifetime could be ensured, allowing him to be with his little girl without any worries.

Li Tianyao waved his hand, calling up a virtual screen.

The four people who had been pulled out of the icy water, treated, and rested, had just finished their lunch.

They seemed to be in much better physical condition.

Especially Ling Xiao; although his prosthetic had been removed, his mental state seemed much better than before.

Li Tianyao observed for a while before issuing another command.

Soon, drinks were delivered again to the tables in the four rooms!

That devilish voice rang out once more:

"Drink this beverage, and you will be liberated! If you don’t drink, the next challenge is the lava!"

Su Siming was the first to explode, "Who the hell are you? Are you betting with someone, playing a game with our lives, like in the movies? Are there a bunch of rich people betting on whether I’ll drink this or not?"

Liang Chen said, his expression cold, "Why are you doing this? If it’s just money you want, I can give it to you. Rest assured, I can keep this to myself and never tell a soul!!"

Ya Zhuo said, "I’m just a doctor, and I haven’t wronged anyone in my life. You shouldn’t take out your hatred for Gu Shifang on me."

Ling Xiao exclaimed, "Li Tianyao will never let you get away with this!"

As the countdown ended, Li Tianyao pressed the button, and this time, the four of them fell onto a steel plate.

Lava bubbled underneath.

Hanging above them was that bottle of beverage!

Of course, the bottle didn’t contain poison. Li Tianyao’s aim was to capture Gu Shifang, not to kill him. Because if Gu Shifang died, he might be reborn in anyone. But capturing him meant he could be imprisoned indefinitely!

Just drink it, and the torment would end. Gu Shifang, aware that he could be reborn, would surely choose the easiest way to end his life, as he had done many times before.

"It hurts, hurts, hurts, hurts!" Su Siming yelled, jumping around on the steel plate like a flea.

Even with shoes on, the best soles couldn’t stand being constantly roasted by fire! He felt his soles starting to melt...

「Luocheng. An Family. At the breakfast table.」

Upon learning that Li Tianyao wouldn’t return for a week, the three men of the An Family immediately became happy.

An Yaoluo had a plan right away, "Yanyan, how about we host a dinner party at home?"

An Yan became curious, "Why the sudden desire to throw a dinner party?"

"I’ve been thinking about it for a while. You’re our family’s eldest daughter, and everyone must know this news!"

"There’s no need!" An Yan hurriedly protested. "I am a member of our family; that is an undeniable fact. There’s no need to explain it to anyone!"

Mainly, Li Tianyao had made it clear that he didn’t want me to be with any other men. I couldn’t possibly host a party and only invite women, could I?

Seeing her flat-out refusal, An Yaoluo fell silent for a moment, then said, "Alright, then we won’t have a dinner party. We’ll just hold a small gathering for your second brother. He hasn’t been home for a while, and his friendships have become estranged. Since he’s going to be in the entertainment industry from now on, it’s naturally better to have as many friends as possible! Don’t you think so, Axuan?"

An Duxuan nodded, "Ah, right, I also want to expand my network! Yanyan, what do you think?"

"I think it’s feasible." An Yan nodded. "When will it be held?"

I’m not going then. Firstly, Li Tianyao forbade it, and secondly, I’m also worried Gu Shifang might sneak in! I don’t want to be caught up in this unwarranted disaster!

An Yaoluo, still thinking she was interested, excitedly confirmed the time with An Duxuan, "How about Friday then?"

An Duxuan nodded, "Sure, Friday it is."

Li Tianyao would only return a week later, so Friday was perfect to avoid him, and there was time for An Duxuan to invite his friends.

An Duxuan and An Yaoluo simultaneously began screening candidates in their minds. Good-looking, and good character too!

An Yan was unaware of their scheming because she suddenly remembered something. "Dad, if something related to An Shimeng happens today, don’t get involved!"

"What’s wrong with An Shimeng? Is she planning to do something bad again?" An Zhongbo asked warily.

An Yan said, "I competed with her in a thesis contest, and she lost. According to the agreement, she must leave Luocheng University. I can handle myself, so she definitely won’t dare to trouble me, which is why I guess she might target you."

An Zhongbo chuckled. So, it was just a guess, he thought. "Understood. You girl, treating your dad like he’s three years old? Could I possibly be fooled by An Shimeng?"

An Yan looked at him and said, "Dad, carry an umbrella with you. It could be useful."

"Alright, Dad will remember that."

"Then I’m off to school."

As An Yan stood up, An Duxuan quickly got to his feet. "I’ll take you there!"

At the school gate.

As soon as An Yan got out of the car, she saw Ma Chao, Lin Jiahang, and two others.

"An Yan, we did as you instructed."

An Yan observed the leaves in her mind and indeed saw four new ones. She gestured with her hand. "Then, as agreed, I won’t insist on making you leave Luocheng University. However, you can’t stay in Class One anymore. Go to another class!"

"Understood, thank you, An Yan."

The group made way for her, watching An Yan walk past before moving toward their new class.

"How does she know whether we deceived her?"

"Maybe she had someone follow us. She is the An Family’s eldest daughter; it wouldn’t be hard for her to have someone keep an eye on us."

"Brother Chao, what shall we do next..."

"Shush!" Ma Chao signaled for everyone to be quiet.

He pulled out his phone and sent a message to An Shimeng:

[An Yan has arrived at school.]