Volume 1, Chapter 23: The Imperial Physicians' Incompetence, the Crown Prince Defends His Medical Prowess

"I fear it is unworthy of refined company and perhaps inappropriate for Your Highness's noble stature." Seeing Li Chengqian’s anger, Zhao Siqi’s tone softened.

Under the cover of several rapid long-range attacks, the close-combat disciples landed on the sea-beast warship without suspense, initiating a desperate battle.

As fireworks suddenly bloomed, illuminating the entire sky, meteor-like sparks fell from above, waiting for people to make their wishes. At this moment, Duoduo felt a longing for his parents; on Planet Bite, there were no holidays. This was his first time celebrating the New Year. They say it is a time for reunion, so how could Duoduo not miss his parents?

"Using a scandal to thrust yourself and Xiao Ying Company into the spotlight—how vulgar, the same old trick!" Young Master Heng dismissed it with disdain.

"Yes, just like that, relax. Everyone has a first time. Once you get past this, you'll be begging for it every day," Tang Long chuckled foolishly on the side. It seemed he would not change his mind about having her perform the surgery herself.

Zhang Nianzu held up his car keys and said, "He missed one." He had been the first to arrive when they came, so his car was parked quite far from the others, making it the only one to survive.

Listening to the fake Nami’s voice, which sounded as affected as something from a pornographic film, Meng Qi felt a wave of nausea.

Lanlan could not bear to look at such a heartbreaking sight; that agonizing, soul-tearing pain caused her to lose control, and she roared desperately! Perhaps it was a telepathic connection, or perhaps it was the sound of Lanlan’s roar, but the motionless Gao Qing finally showed a hint of movement.

"Xiao Lu, the son of Xiao Guonan, Deputy General Manager of the Ding Corporation’s Fengjin Company. He is a promiscuous playboy who also colludes with black-market merchants and holds a certain status and influence in Ma'anshan," said Luo Xinlin, who was also wearing a hat, speaking with clear articulation.

By now, Divine General Du felt that even if Lu You were to ascend to the immortal realm on the spot, he would not be surprised.

Seeing Meng Qi lost in thought, Hu Qian did not rush him, and the others watched him, waiting for his answer.

"There couldn't be any secret agents or the like at Xia Shanhu’s place, could there?" Yan Ming asked, feeling somewhat uneasy.

The flowers rubbed against each other, emitting a pleasant, rustling sound. Mao Jin and his party felt as if they were in another lifetime, as if they were before a great upheaval.

Thus, Zhong Nan followed Qiu Xiang back to the Ma residence, though he couldn't help but wonder if he would be assigned the serial number "9527" next.

On the surface, Zhang Guoqing claimed he was letting Zhang Ping accompany Yan Zheng, but in reality, he wanted Zhang Ping to gain exposure to these industries.

Qiu Xiang explained the reason: after Zhong Nan went missing, Jiang Mo had been closely following the progress of the rescue efforts and had repeatedly asked Qiu Xiang about Zhong Nan’s safety.

After experiencing this incident, Yan Zheng had clearly become much more mature and steady; the impetuousness of youth had faded, and he viewed matters with greater depth and composure.

As soon as Zhong Nan caught sight of Liao Qing'er, she noticed him too. Both were stunned for a moment, their gazes locking before they simultaneously looked away. This scene was captured by Qiu Xiang in the distance.

Coupled with his mature features, the longer you looked at him, the more charm he revealed; he was the type of man who grows on you.

Fan Mu’s figure vanished into the darkness. After a long while, Mike felt that the sniper aiming at his head must have retreated, and he let out a long sigh of relief.

Zhang Yuling intended to get closer to Wang Ping'an, and today she had specifically used perfume a friend had brought back from France.

That’s right, her shop—Xi’s Jade Gallery, "Sweeping Pearls and Jade"—would officially open in three days. These past few days, she had been spending all her time there; there was truly a lot to do before the opening. Fortunately, she had chosen to open during the summer break, otherwise, wouldn't she have had to ask for leave every single day?