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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1#

The Liar Who Deceives Himself#

Lin Xiaodong used to hear people joke that if you killed pigs in your past life, you’d teach in this one. He always just laughed it off as a joke.

But he never imagined that one day, a thing calling itself a “System” would find him, saying he’d broken heavenly laws in his previous life and had to be a good person for seven lifetimes in this one before he could reincarnate.

Chapter 2

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Chapter 2#

The Liar Who Deceives Himself#

Because he surrendered voluntarily and was treated with leniency, the police only gave him a lecture and let him go.

Zheng Li left with his men, cursing and swearing. Before leaving, he threatened to make Lin Xiaodong pay. Brother Long gave his back the middle finger and laughed loudly, slapping Lin Xiaodong hard on the shoulder: “As expected of a high school graduate, you’re smart!”

Chapter 3

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Chapter 3#

The Liar Who Deceives Himself#

Lin Xiaodong didn’t take this little episode to heart.

He spotted the deadbeat’s license plate number. When they were about to leave the restaurant, he was wearing the professional debt collection uniform issued by the company, which was printed with “Debts must be paid.” With a twist of his foot, he flopped down right under the other party’s car wheels with a “thud.”

Chapter 4

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Chapter 4#

The Liar Who Deceives Himself#

After a brief moment of surprise, Lin Xiamian quickly regained his composure.

He took the initiative to introduce her: “Brother, this is my classmate from the competition team, Lu Yuanyuan.”

Lin Xiaodong exchanged a glance with him.

Lu Yuanyuan was clearly the “little girl” type. She lowered her head and greeted Lin Xiaodong somewhat shyly: “Hello.”

“Hello, hello,” the young man was very enthusiastic towards his future sister-in-law. “Come in. I just bought some crayfish; why don’t you stay and have dinner with us?”

Chapter 5

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Chapter 5#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

When Lin Xiaodong returned home, Lin Xiamian, who had been temporarily ordered to go home and reflect, was already waiting for him in the living room.

The young man stood at the door, staring at him fixedly for a while.

Lin Xiamian’s eyes slowly turned red.

“Brother, don’t be like this,” he said with a sob, “I know I was wrong! Hit me…”

But Lin Xiaodong didn’t fly into a rage at him as Lin Xiamian expected.

Chapter 6

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Chapter 6#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Lin Xiamian is back.

This news spread throughout Wanxiao in just half a day.

Peers were both envious and jealous of this guy who was lucky enough to be favored by Gu Xi. Some bet he would lose favor within a month, while others felt his methods were extraordinary, having made a name for himself by acting aloof and pure.

However, not a single person believed that Gu Xi would actually be with Lin Xiamian.

Chapter 7

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Chapter 7#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Gu Xi usually spoke very little, and he had never engaged in such trivial conversation with anyone.

But perhaps compared to the expensive and heavy perfumes in the display cases, the scent of cheap soap on Lin Xiaodong was surprisingly clean and pleasant, and the man suddenly had an impulse not to let go.

“How old is your brother this year?” he asked.

“Nineteen.”

Gu Xi was stunned for a moment.

Chapter 8

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Chapter 8#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Seeing that Lin Xiaodong didn’t speak, Gu Xi rubbed his temples, enduring the surging heat within his body, and said hoarsely to the driver sitting in front:

“Drive.”

He had changed his mind.

“How many days are left until the New Year?”

After a while, Gu Xi suddenly asked a nonsensical question.

The driver replied while driving: “One hundred and thirty-six days. Why do you ask, President Gu?”

Chapter 9

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Chapter 9#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Watching Zheng Li being sent into the ambulance, Lin Xiaodong turned to look at Manager Hu.

Seeing the terrified looks of the group, he gave a light smile, waved his hand, and said easily, “Goodbye. If I ever get kicked out one day, remember to save a private booth in Wanxiao for me to stay overnight.”

Lin Xiaodong left at noon, and the sunlight on the street was at its peak.

Chapter 10

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Chapter 10#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

When Lin Xiaodong went downstairs, he was surprised to find that there was actually someone in the living room.

Gu Xi was sitting on the sofa, a pair of thin gold-rimmed glasses perched on his high bridge, looking down at a book in his hand.

But after experiencing the underground garage incident, Lin Xiaodong now always saw a hint of a “refined scoundrel” in the man.

Chapter 11

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Chapter 11#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

“Why do you always wear that school uniform at home?”

One night, after a round of shameless physical activity, Gu Xi held the young man, whose forehead was soaked with sweat, and asked as he nibbled on his ear: “Do you like the feeling of being a student that much?”

“Actually… not really.” Lin Xiaodong struggled to steady his breathing.

With a slightly flushed face, he reached out, cupped the man’s cheeks, and asked in an intentionally low voice: “Then do you like it?”

Chapter 12

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Chapter 12#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

System: “I’m impressed.”

System: “Utterly impressed.”

Lin Xiaodong was soaking in the pool of the Gu family mansion. Above him was the central air conditioning providing an automatic breeze. To his left were drinks, fruit, and snacks just delivered by the butler. To his right were the remote control and scented candles. In front of him was a huge two-meter-wide projection playing his favorite SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star.

Chapter 13

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Chapter 13#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

What Lin Xiaodong said that day had been on Gu Xi’s mind.

To name the person in this world who understood the youth best, it would undoubtedly be Lin Xiamian, who had lived with him since childhood.

So Gu Xi decided to have a talk with him.

Before leaving this morning, he specifically asked: “Xiaodong, what dishes does your brother prefer to eat?”

The chopsticks Lin Xiaodong was using to pick up a soup dumpling paused for a moment, but he quickly covered it up with a lighthearted voice: “His taste is quite light; he generally doesn’t eat anything too spicy. Why do you ask?”

Chapter 14

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Chapter 14#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

The atmosphere during the meal was so eerie that it was practically indigestible.

After it ended, Brother Long secretly found Lin Xiaodong and asked with a frown: “Xiaodong, what’s the deal with you, your brother, and this guy surnamed Gu? You aren’t being coerced by him, are you?”

“No,” the youth shook his head but let out a soft sigh. “Brother Long, don’t think too much. I’m with Gu Xi voluntarily.”

Chapter 15

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Chapter 15#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

The days passed one by one, and the bustling atmosphere of the New Year gradually filled the streets and alleys.

Lin Xiamian attended university in this city, and it only took a few subway stops to get home. Therefore, as long as he didn’t have classes, he basically traveled back and forth between school and home several times a week. Once winter break started, he stayed at home every day, clinging to Lin Xiaodong more than ever before.

Chapter 16

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Chapter 16#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Lin Xiamian didn’t know how long he had been standing there waiting.

His lips were white from the cold, but paler than his lips were his bloodless cheeks as he watched Lin Xiaodong and Gu Xi standing side-by-side.

Seeing that they had finally noticed him, Lin Xiamian slowly stepped out from the shadows of the corner.

“You’re finally back.”

His voice was hoarse. “I waited for you all night.”

Chapter 17

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Chapter 17#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

After a week-long business trip, Lin Xiaodong had gained a noticeable amount of weight.

Actually, they hadn’t gone very far, just to the neighboring city. but the person in charge, who originally thought they would only be hosting a manager, saw that the group’s big president had also come along. Whoa, his blood pressure immediately soared to 250, so stimulated he almost needed smelling salts.

Chapter 18

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Chapter 18#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

After successfully currying favor with the system with a bit of flattery, Lin Xiaodong hurried to the hotel’s location.

The hotel’s back garden and lobby were open to the public. He originally intended to just walk in openly and look for the person, but he didn’t expect that the impression left on the hotel security by his last “touching porcelain” incident was so deep that he was stopped before he even entered the door.

Chapter 19

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Chapter 19#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Just after the New Year, a piece of explosive news spread throughout the city.

—Gu Xi is married.

As a famous eligible bachelor, there were countless socialites secretly eyeing him.

However, Gu Xi himself didn’t seem very interested in women, while rumors of him being gay were widespread. But regardless, many media outlets felt that he would at least play around for another ten or twenty years before starting a family.

Chapter 20

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Chapter 20#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Lin Xiaodong arrived at the pier without telling anyone, but the pier staff were clearly startled by him, hurriedly inviting this “little ancestor” to sit in the office and have a cup of hot tea.

But he refused them all: “I’m just here to take a look; don’t be so nervous.”

The person in charge wiped his sweat and said with a hollow smile: “Not nervous, not nervous.”

Chapter 21

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Chapter 21#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

Looking at Lin Xiaodong’s close-at-hand smile, Gu Xi’s Adam’s apple bobbed slightly.

It seemed that every time such a situation arose, Lin Xiaodong was the first to compromise.

He was also used to it—from the initial unease to becoming accustomed—the youth seemed as if he would never be angry.

No matter how excessive the things Gu Xi did, Lin Xiaodong would only show him a helpless, tolerant smile.

Chapter 22

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Chapter 22#

The Self-Deceiving Liar#

They spent a full two days exploring the ancient city.

Gu Xi could see that Lin Xiaodong really liked this place.

The scenery was beautiful, the air was pleasant, and there were small bridges and flowing water right outside the door, far from the hustle and bustle of the big city. Especially in the early morning when there were few tourists, the sun shone on the earth, the hazy mist reflected colorful light, and the tender green seedlings in the terraced fields swayed with the wind. It was simply a dreamlike scene like a fairyland on earth.

Chapter 23

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Chapter 23#

The Self-Deceiving Liar (End)#

Lin Xiamian walked silently to the intersection.

Watching Lin Xiaodong drive toward him, he ultimately couldn’t hold back. His fingertips hanging by his side trembled slightly as he called out softly: “Brother.”

He wanted to apologize, but that car didn’t stop in front of him for even a single second.

Lin Xiamian could only watch helplessly as it drove past him, the pain and regret in his heart almost crushing him completely.

Chapter 24

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Chapter 24#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

While inspecting the wounds, Lin Xiaodong accidentally pulled at the gash on Gu Xi’s abdomen.

The pain caused the unconscious man to let out a muffled groan and wake up. But presumably not yet fully conscious of his surroundings, the man struggled to lift his head and gave him a somewhat dazed look.

“…Who are you?”

His voice was hoarse. His dark eyes seemed flawless, but Lin Xiaodong, who knew him too well, could see at a glance the deep-seated vigilance and the hint of bewildered confusion hidden beneath the man’s calm expression.

Chapter 25

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Chapter 25#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

“Y-you’re awake?”

The little merman carefully lifted his head, only then realizing that Gu Xi had woken up.

But he quickly remembered that Gu Xi couldn’t hear him speak, so he very gently pushed against the man’s chest, signaling him to let go.

His movement was small, but Gu Xi acted as if he had been burned by fire, abruptly releasing his grip.

Chapter 26

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Chapter 26#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong couldn’t quite figure out the situation, so he simply gave his tail a flick and swam toward the shore.

Gu Xi crouched down, watching the little merman resting against the bank. He tilted his head and said happily: “From now on, we can converse normally.”

After a pause, he re-introduced himself: “My name is Lin Xiaodong. What’s yours?”

“Gu Xi,” Gu Xi answered subconsciously.

Chapter 27

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Chapter 27#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

—The First World · Side Story—

…

…………

In the third winter after Lin Xiaodong left, Lin Xiamian jumped from a building.

It happened to be the Start of Winter.

When Gu Xi received the call from the hospital, he was at home giving Lin Puppy a bath.

“Is that so,” he said indifferently, holding the phone in his left hand. “I understand.”

Chapter 28

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Chapter 28#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Central Planet.

“Too much!”

The old King leaned back on his throne, slamming his hand onto the armrest. The nobles below echoed in agreement: “Exactly, that group of brutes in the military don’t know their place just because they have a bit of power in their hands! They don’t even think about whose world this actually is.”

“They must be severely punished! Let them know what awe and respect mean!”

Chapter 29

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Chapter 29#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

“Silver-white,” looking at the little merman’s large tail glistening in the setting sun, Lu Xing murmured in a daze, his eyes revealing a hint of obsession. “Even among merfolk, this is a very rare type.”

Seeing the expression on his face, Gu Xi’s expression instantly darkened, and he stepped forward to block Lin Xiaodong.

The adjutant, hearing the news, also caught up from behind and questioned sharply: “Even members of the imperial family are not allowed to enter the military compound without permission during non-war times. Your Highness the Crown Prince, may I ask what you intend by openly violating imperial regulations?”

Chapter 30

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Chapter 30#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong’s eyes widened in surprise, and it took a moment for him to react: “No way, Lulu is Lu Jing? The Eldest Princess of the Empire married your adjutant?”

Gu Xi nodded: “They had been in love for a long time before the engagement was set. That’s why the royal family removed her from the genealogy and announced to the public that the Eldest Princess had died of illness.”

Chapter 31

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Chapter 31#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

“The Crown Prince?”

Lin Xiaodong stared at that shining golden background message, stunned for a moment: “Is it the one I’m thinking of?”

But clearly, in this world, only one person could be called the Crown Prince and have an official golden certification on the Star Net: Lu Xing.

Lin Xiaodong knitted his eyebrows, thinking back to his brief meeting with the youth. He felt that since this was only his first day of streaming, Lu Xing shouldn’t be able to discover his true identity, right?

Chapter 32

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Chapter 32#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong read through the message Lu Xing had sent him and found that his previous guess was correct: the other party had indeed discovered his identity from the very beginning.

He didn’t even bother with doubt, directly and explicitly inviting Lin Xiaodong: “The other day I saw you holding a copy of The Little Prince. I happen to have a private rose garden on Central Planet, and it’s currently in bloom. You are welcome to visit anytime /Smiling Face /Smiling Face /Smiling Face”

Chapter 33

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Chapter 33#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

“Isn’t this the standard beginning of a horror movie?” Lin Xiaodong raised an eyebrow.

To the southeast of this Rose Manor stood an ancient Baroque castle. But strangely, he had found no information about this castle online before.

Moreover, looking from the outside, all the windows of the castle were tightly closed, and the outer walls were covered with dense vines, as if no one had lived there or cared for it for a long time.

Chapter 34

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Chapter 34#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong instantly remembered that the owner of Rose Manor was also called by this name.

“System, help me check what this Noah actually does,” he said with a frown. “I suspect he’s… System?”

System: “Hahahahahahahaha.”

Lin Xiaodong blinked slowly, wondering if he was hallucinating: “Wait, what’s wrong with you? Why the sudden fit of laughter?”

System: “I just suddenly really want to laugh, hahahaha… this bit of code is so funny, gagagaga.”

Chapter 35

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Chapter 35#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Central Planet, within the Imperial Palace.

The banquet had just begun. Glamorous noble men and women held champagne, gathering in small groups around the dining tables, chatting about recent interesting events in high society, and occasionally teasing a lady dressed inappropriately.

The life of a noble was extravagant and dull. For them, the only pleasure lay in discussing these gossips and privacies, as well as some novelties that could showcase their noble status—

Chapter 36

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Chapter 36#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

The system felt that no matter how much it upgraded and iterated, it would probably never understand the complex emotions and thought processes of humans.

“What do you mean?” it asked incredulously, “But Lu Xing clearly agreed—” The words stopped abruptly halfway through. The system was silent for a moment, then asked, “So, he was lying to you before?”

“Yes,” Lin Xiaodong said, “It’s quite obvious.”

Chapter 37

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Chapter 37#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Since the Queen had been out of favor for a long time, and had no powerful maternal family to rely on, and her son recently showed signs of falling out with his father, even though the attendant was audacious enough to sneak into the palace late at night to poison someone, the matter was ultimately downplayed and left unresolved.

Another point was that when the attendant was dragged away, he couldn’t even speak clearly.

Chapter 38

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Chapter 38#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

The story, as the Queen told it, was not particularly pleasant.

Lin Xiaodong listened calmly and finally understood the purpose of Lu Xing’s series of actions—he wanted to drag the entire upper class of the empire down with him as a funeral offering for his deceased beloved.

But was he worthy?

The Queen said to him, “Little one, don’t be fooled by the palace’s magnificence; both the people and the affairs within have rotted to the core. Tonight at 6:30 is the final deadline. I can probably win you about half an hour before the King comes for you. Take this chance and leave here quickly.”

Chapter 39

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Chapter 39#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

When the Queen tremblingly led the little merman out of the bedchamber, she saw the horrifying scene of the monarch of a nation clutching his shoulder, kneeling on the ground in pain, and hissing as he drew in cold air.

In front of him, Lu Xing’s finger was still hooked around the trigger.

Half of his body was splattered with his biological father’s blood; large patches of bright red bloomed on the snow-white silk, making for a startling image. The Queen took one look and covered her mouth, her face pale as she swayed on her feet.

Chapter 40

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Chapter 40#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong had originally intended to squint for a while on the road, but unexpectedly, it took less than half an hour for the flight vehicle to dock on the starship’s hangar.

He looked at the bright and beautiful Central Star floating in the universe behind him and asked with some surprise, “You’re docked right under the noses of the nobles? Is it really okay?”

Chapter 41

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Chapter 41#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong hadn’t been back on the starship for even half a day before a piece of explosive news came from the Central Star.

—Lu Xing killed all one hundred and four nobles who were protesting in front of the palace gates.

According to the account of the sole survivor, Earl Lian, the Imperial Guards followed the orders of this madman and shot everyone they saw, killing indiscriminately. Blood flowed like a river and corpses littered the ground in front of the palace gate. Even his own biological sister died there.

Chapter 42

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Chapter 42#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Xu Feng froze for a moment, then turned his head in ecstasy.

“You agreed!?”

Lin Xiaodong: “I never planned to refuse anyway.”

The adjutant was so excited that he was a bit incoherent: “I, I thought you… that’s great!” He rushed over and gave the little merman a big hug, almost bursting into tears of gratitude.

“Xu Feng.”

Hearing the familiar deep voice from the door, the adjutant, who still had an excited smile on his face, suddenly stiffened.

Chapter 43

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Chapter 43#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong was originally full of expectations, but after hearing the system say it had only updated the world background database, he immediately lost all interest. He gave a very disappointed “oh” and said nothing more.

“There’s still half an hour left,” the little merman looked up and said to Gu Xi, “shall we go?”

“Okay.”

As Gu Xi spoke, he suddenly leaned down. Lin Xiaodong thought he was going to kiss him and hurriedly pushed him away righteously: “Not now, I have to sing soon, I have to protect my voice.”

Chapter 44

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Chapter 44#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

After the live broadcast ended, the chaotic situation on the Central Star underwent another earth-shaking change.

Public opinion began to lean heavily towards the military under Gu Xi’s command. Denunciations of the nobles on the Star Network increased, victims stepped forward to tell their stories, and there were even incidents of minor nobles who bullied others being beaten on the street by angry onlookers.

Chapter 45

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Chapter 45#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

The chaos on the Central Star, which had lasted nearly half a month, finally came to an end this afternoon.

The old-guard forces were deeply rooted after all. After a palace coup, the Imperial Guard suffered heavy casualties. Lu Xing abdicated and was locked in a forbidden room under close supervision, while Earl Lian took the position of Acting Prince Regent and publicly proposed a negotiation request to Gu Xi.

Chapter 46

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Chapter 46#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lin Xiaodong searched the entire starship until even his tail was sore from rubbing, and finally found Gu Xi in an empty room.

This room was likely originally a storage room, with no fingerprint verification or other locking mechanisms. He placed his hand on the door handle and pushed it open with a light nudge.

A thick smell of smoke wafted towards him.

Chapter 47

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Chapter 47#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

After returning from the Rosette Nebula, Lin Xiaodong’s life suddenly became busy.

He began to broadcast for one to two hours a day according to the military’s arrangements, soothing the people who had fallen into a whirlpool of emotions after being parasitized by brainworms, and also recorded many online songs as a small contribution.

Although besides being pleasant to listen to, these online songs played almost zero role in treatment…

Chapter 48

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Chapter 48#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Although the cucumber-durian flavored lollipop made Lu Xing feel for a moment what it meant to “see stars even if you’re blind,” because Lin Xiaodong’s usual acting was too realistic, he still firmly believed that this was just the little mermaid’s unusual taste, rather than Lin Xiaodong intentionally messing with him.

Lu Xing quietly took the lollipop out of his mouth and asked Lin Xiaodong, “Gu Xi agreed to let you see me, how much time did he give you?”

Chapter 49

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The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Lu Xing understood Gu Xi.

He firmly believed that Gu Xi was essentially the same kind of person as himself.

Paranoid, selfish, and cold-blooded, but once someone was marked as their possession, they would never let go, not even in death.

He knew that if Gu Xi really chose to sacrifice himself to save Lin Xiaodong, the little mermaid would definitely be in great pain and blame himself.

Chapter 50

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The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Autumn arrived.

When the first fallen leaf drifted onto the windowsill, Lin Xiaodong found that the time Gu Xi spent at home with him had grown longer.

Except for instructions on some critical matters, he basically didn’t go out much now, and rarely handled work at home, seemingly having handed everything over to his subordinates.

But the clinical trials at the research institute were slow to produce results. Because of the interruption of the live broadcasts, the brain bug crisis, which had been temporarily alleviated, made a comeback. Parliament could not open normally, social order was teetering, and the people’s resentment grew day by day.

Chapter 51

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Chapter 51#

The Innocent and Naive Fool (END)#

On the second day after Gu Xi left, Lin Xiaodong took the initiative to find the military staff.

“I know what he’s doing, and I know you all want him to come back,” he said, “let me go see him.”

The staff was not confused by Lin Xiaodong’s straightforwardness and only reacted after a while: “No, how did you know?”

This was a secret that the Marshal had repeatedly emphasized should not be leaked, especially not to Lin Xiaodong!

Chapter 52

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The Innocent and Naive Fool#

— Second World · Side Story —

Although confined to his room, seemingly restricted in his freedom and means of contact with the outside world, as the former Imperial Crown Prince, Lu Xing still received the news immediately after the little mermaid passed away.

But it was different from what the messenger had expected.

Upon learning of Lin Xiaodong’s death, Lu Xing’s first reaction was: absolutely impossible.

Chapter 53

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Chapter 53#

The Innocent and Naive Fool#

Although the atmosphere in the hall froze for a moment when Count Lian walked in, as exquisite dishes were brought out by robots one after another, the banquet’s atmosphere began to warm up again.

These former nobles were basically party animals, but during this time they had been arrested and imprisoned. Not only did they have to undergo interrogation to confess their crimes, but they also had to suffer what they called “inhuman torture”—which was watching with their own eyes as the property they had used various means to extort was confiscated and turned over to the national treasury.

Chapter 54

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Chapter 54#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

Using the rickshaw’s canopy as cover, and since the direction they were heading was opposite to the bustling downtown area, the number of pedestrians on the roadside decreased as they went further. Lin Xiaodong touched his whole body.

Chest, fake;

Hair, fake;

Adam’s apple, real, but not obvious;

Butt, real;

D*ck… also real.

When he reached the last item, Lin Xiaodong let out a long, relieved sigh.

Chapter 55

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Chapter 55#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

Never mind the miraculous cross-dressing skills of the original succubus; is it really that hard for him to just put on a decent makeup that isn’t so “underworldly”?

With his current look, Lin Xiaodong thought crazily, never mind charming some Young Master Gu to get a Good Person Card; he’d probably be treated as a White Ghost and cut down the moment they met!

Seeing this, the system couldn’t help but offer a kind reminder: “Don’t forget, you still have 2,500 reward points. Do you want to use them?”

Chapter 56

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Chapter 56#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

The mourning hall.

Since Lin Xiaodong was still an outsider in name and Old Master Gu had no other relatives in town, his funeral arrangements were entirely handled by the housekeeper.

The gates of the Gu mansion were wide open, and families in town who were on good terms with Old Master Gu came one after another to offer their condolences. However, even while conversing, everyone’s gaze couldn’t help but drift toward the plain-colored figure kneeling at the front of the mourning hall.

Chapter 57

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Chapter 57#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

“I really want to eat crab…”

Lin Xiaodong slumped on the bed, rolling around wrapped in the quilt.

The previous meals had at least some vegetarian meat; if one pinched their nose, it could barely pass as meat. Now that Old Master Gu was dead, he didn’t know if it was the local custom or if the kitchen master in charge of purchasing was too stingy, but every day it was just steamed buns, green vegetables, tofu, and various pickles. After a few days, his face had turned as green as the vegetables.

Chapter 58

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 58#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

“Miss, have you eaten?”

“Had a bit,” Lin Xiaodong said vaguely.

Perhaps because he had been too exhausted recently, combined with not eating well, Lin Xiaodong felt lightheaded from the moment he woke up, and his head felt dizzy.

He originally thought he just hadn’t fully woken up and would be fine after a while. He didn’t expect that after arriving at the mourning hall, before even a stick of incense had burned, his body began to sway.

Chapter 59

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 59#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

After Old Master Gu was buried, Lin Xiaodong spent a period of leisure time.

Every day, servants would bring food and hot water to his room. The housekeeper was nowhere to be found lately, and Gu Xingzhai had begun to avoid him because of previous events, not even sparing him a glance.

“This is so boring,” Lin Xiaodong said after a long time. “System, I want to go to town for free medical consultations.”

Chapter 60

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 60#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

In the end, Gu Xingzhai yielded.

The moon hung on the branch, stars dotted the sky, and the air of the early autumn season was slightly cool, but it made people feel very comfortable.

The man sat silently on a stone stool in the courtyard, peeling crabs for Lin Xiaodong.

He peeled one, and Lin Xiaodong ate one.

“You really don’t want some?” Lin Xiaodong asked him with a smile, waving a crab leg.

Chapter 61

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 61#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

Before dinner in the evening, Lin Xiaodong specifically instructed the back kitchen to cook the remaining crabs he had brought back that day and serve them for dinner.

He was still pondering; he had flirted a bit too much earlier, and he estimated that Gu Xingzhai probably wouldn’t peel shells for him again today, and might even avoid him for the next few days. So should he peel them himself, or call a servant to help?

Chapter 62

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Chapter 62#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

The day of the ball soon arrived.

In the evening, Lin Xiaodong used the [One-Click Dress-Up] skill to change into a Chinese red cheongsam suitable for attending a ball, paired with a pair of fine-heeled red high heels. The style was very modern, and the cheongsam was also decorated with lace edges and pearl buttons. Normally, a normal male should be very embarrassed to wear this kind of clothes, but perhaps these days of women’s clothing have made him accustomed to it. In short, Lin Xiaodong not only didn’t feel anything, but even thought it was quite good-looking.

Chapter 63

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 63#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

The car was silent.

Time seemed to freeze at this moment, and Gu Xingzhai uncontrollably lowered his head, staring deeply into those beautiful phoenix eyes soaked in hazy watery light, his expression dazed for a moment.

The young man’s warm breath was wrapped around his ear. Outside, a sparse light rain began to fall at some unknown time. The warmth inside the car covered the glass window with a faint layer of fog, creating a wordless ambiguous atmosphere under the dim lights of the car.

Chapter 64

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 64#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

Lin Xiaodong stared at the basket of steaming meat buns pushed over by Gu Xingzhai, drifting slowly toward him. His eyes went a bit blank.

What was he supposed to do with meat buns?

If he stuffed these into his chest, not only would the oil seep through, but the fragrance would drift for miles. He’d be the center of attention wherever he went. Lin Xiaodong could already imagine the confused looks on everyone’s faces—Why do you smell like meat buns?

Chapter 65

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 65#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

The moment he entered the door, Gu Xingzhai instinctively caught Lin Xiaodong, who came throwing himself at him.

But he regretted it the next second.

Hearing the series of gasps from the courtyard behind him, Gu Xingzhai expressionlessly dragged the young man by the wrist into the study, turned around, and slammed the door shut.

He believed that in less than two days, every man, woman, old, and young in town would know that his former “lover” had traveled a thousand miles for love, and finally, the lovers were united… my ass.

Chapter 66

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Chapter 66#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

“Xiaodong, why are you here?” Gu Xingzhai had barely asked when he realized, “Did Housekeeper Zhao bring you here?”

“That’s right, didn’t I tell you all about it in the study earlier?” Lin Xiaodong casually twirled the string of beads in his hand. “Sit down, there’s nothing else to do anyway.”

Gu Xingzhai instinctively sat down beside the young man as he spoke. But when he focused his gaze on what Lin Xiaodong was holding, the man’s eyes instantly widened, and his voice trembled: “What… what is that in your hand?”

Chapter 67

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 08:31:25 +0000

Chapter 67#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

The once backing-powerful and overbearing Housekeeper Zhao had actually been severely dealt with by the Young Master Gu who returned from outside!

This news spread throughout the entire Qingxie Town as if it had wings.

In every street and alley, people could be heard discussing the events of that day. Those who were present spoke with great enthusiasm and eloquence; those who were not present heard rumors and added their own details. In short, everyone praised Young Master Gu for being young, promising, and capable, while the existence of Miss Lin and her “brother” was coincidentally ignored.

Chapter 68

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:57:28 +0000

Chapter 68#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

The cloth shop owner felt that he had accidentally discovered a shocking truth.

Moreover, this was likely an opportunity that could allow him to prosper and soar to great heights!

Just as the cloth shop owner was trembling with excitement, the gray-robed Taoist walked over with the clothes he had picked out and knocked hard on the counter: “Hey, boss, are you still doing business? I…” He stopped halfway.

Chapter 69

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:57:28 +0000

Chapter 69#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

New Year’s Eve.

Early in the morning, Lin Xiaodong was awakened by the crackling sound of firecrackers.

From outside the courtyard walls came the laughing nursery rhymes of children: “Warding-off-evil boxes, playing with walnuts, drip-drop-dot-dot two firecrackers; Five Sons Passing the Imperial Examination bangs and pops, the fire rising higher than the sky…”

The fiery red firecrackers dispelled the chill of the ice and snow. Every household had been busy since early morning, steaming buns, making New Year’s Eve dinner, cleaning the house… even the Gu family, which had just undergone a major change, was no exception.

Chapter 70

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Chapter 70#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

“You… you two…”

Because he was so shocked, the cloth shop owner actually began to stutter. He pointed at Gu Xingzhai and Lin Xiaodong, his finger trembling uncontrollably. “As expected, as expected! If Old Master Gu has eyes in the underworld, he would be worried to death by an unfilial son like you!”

“My father lived his life honorably and uprightly, unlike certain people with filthy minds and petty, thieving ways,” Gu Xingzhai said coldly. “If his old self knew, he would only approve of my decision today.”

Chapter 71

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Chapter 71#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

Although under Gu Xingzhai’s death stare, Xiao Liu didn’t ultimately dare to address him as “Master-Father.”

However, a new world had been opened for him by Lin Xiaodong. Sitting by the campfire gnawing on a bird that evening, he was somewhat dazed, his gaze unconsciously darting back and forth between Gu Xingzhai and Lin Xiaodong as they sat side by side.

“So, you ran away in a fit of pique after quarreling with several of your senior brothers?” After hearing Xiao Liu’s experience, Lin Xiaodong couldn’t help but laugh. “As a result, you left so hurriedly that you forgot to bring travel expenses, and were so hungry you could only hunt birds in the wild?”

Chapter 72

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Chapter 72#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

Gu Xingzhai never imagined this in his dreams.

In the dead of night, when the arrow was on the string and the atmosphere was just right, a loud shout suddenly came from outside the door, mixed with tension, excitement, and righteousness—

“Senior Brother, fire!!!”

But when Gu Xingzhai and the other sleeping guests threw on their outer robes and hurried out of their rooms, looking around blankly, they only saw a charred mark on the hallway floor no bigger than a cigarette butt.

Chapter 73

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Chapter 73#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

“Good!” “A fine sword!”

At the entrance of the blacksmith shop, a youth excitedly held his newly acquired longsword, dancing with it so vigorously that it created a whistling wind. In his excitement, he even sought out a piece of firewood from a nearby resident’s home and split it in half mid-air on the spot, earning applause and cheers from the surrounding crowd.

“Uncle, this sword of yours is too powerful!”

Chapter 74

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Chapter 74#

The Cross-dressing Wife (End)#

Lin Xiaodong had taken off the bamboo hat of his own accord.

And when the crowd of onlookers clearly saw the youth’s immortal-like beautiful phoenix eyes and that fair, flawless face, they collectively let out a gasp as if seeing a celestial being descend from the heavens.

Amidst the cries of wonder and praise, Gu Xingzhai stared at him blankly, his heart filled with urgency and anger, a mixture of five flavors, unsure of what he felt.

Chapter 75

Sat, 04 Apr 2026 22:57:28 +0000

Chapter 75#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

The first time Master saw him, he said that this child was destined for great things.

However, “what is too rigid is easily broken.”

Gu Xingzhai thought this was a piece of advice for him not to be overly competitive or aggressive.

So he began to cultivate his character, speaking less and doing more, practicing his martial arts diligently. But Master shook his head, saying he hadn’t fully grasped the meaning. This “rigidity” didn’t just refer to his way of doing things, but also his personality—profound emotions do not last, and extreme brilliance leads to injury. Such a person would always live a very tired life.

Chapter 76

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:31:44 +0000

Chapter 76#

The Cross-dressing Wife#

After hearing the notification of successful world departure, Lin Xiaodong and the system both let out a long sigh of relief.

“Luckily, we made it…”

There was no other way. Lin Xiaodong had taken a risky path. Seeing that he was about to die soon after taking the poison, he could only choose to apply for early departure to prevent the mission from failing completely. But if he hadn’t gotten the Good Person Card from Gu Xingzhai at the last moment, this mission would have been a definite failure.

Chapter 77

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Chapter 77#

The Disabled Tycoon’s Stepson#

A bright and sunny afternoon.

“I’ve noticed that the character profiles your headquarters gave me are all kinda weird,” Lin Xiaodong said as he walked through the rural fields, surrounded by vast expanses of brilliant golden sunflowers. “Just be straight with me—do those programmers have some kind of obsessive-compulsive disorder? Why do they have to end everything with ‘X-son’? Why not just call me his old man?”

Chapter 78

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Chapter 78#

The Disabled Tycoon’s Stepson#

That evening, Lin Qi and Lin Xiaodong, loaded down with luggage, climbed into Ye Shiyuan’s car.

With a guest present, his uncle and aunt didn’t dare be too harsh on Lin Xiaodong. His aunt even pretended to rummage through a suitcase and pulled out a worn backpack that Lin Qi had used on a school field trip in elementary school. She symbolically stuffed some clothes, snacks, and fruit inside.

Chapter 79

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:31:44 +0000

Chapter 79#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

To be honest, Ye Shiyuan was momentarily stunned when he saw Lin Xiaodong raise his hand.

But he quickly reacted and asked, “Xiaodong, what do you want to exchange for?”

“That.” Lin Xiaodong pointed toward the corner.

Everyone followed his finger, only to be greatly disappointed to find that it was a wooden easel, accompanied by some paints, brushes, and similar items.

Ye Shiyuan knew Lin Xiaodong liked to paint, but he still hadn’t expected the boy to use such a precious medal to exchange for something so inconsequential. After all…

Chapter 80

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Chapter 80#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

The classes on the first day were all normal.

Chinese, mathematics, English, chemistry… Probably because of elite education, in addition to these courses that all middle and high school students must learn, there was also an etiquette class essential for high society.

And by the end of the whole day, the number of medals Lin Xiaodong harvested was:

One.

Ranked last.

This single medal was given to him as compensation by the chemistry teacher, who felt guilty for accidentally burning a large hole in his textbook during an experiment. However, the teacher couldn’t be blamed for partiality; the other fifteen children all spoke up enthusiastically and raised their hands actively in class to strive for medals, forming a sharp contrast with Lin Xiaodong, who was sleeping by the window.

Chapter 81

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Chapter 81#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Watching the IV bottle shaking incessantly like a candle in the wind, Lin Pei took a deep breath, unable to bear it any longer.

He frowned deeply and asked sternly, “What do you want to do?”

If anyone else had seen the gloomy expression on the man’s face, they would have turned pale with fright and apologized tremblingly, wishing they could find a crack in the ground to crawl into.

Chapter 82

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Chapter 82#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

“Ghost-catching competition!?”

On another weekend, Ye Shiyuan gathered the sixteen children in the hall and announced that a ghost-catching game would be held on the first floor of the castle for the next three hours. The teachers would play the ghost catchers, and the children, in addition to avoiding being caught, could also “kill” the ghost catchers by snatching the identification tags behind them.

Chapter 83

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Chapter 83#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Lin Xiaodong stood by the window for a while without getting a response.

He couldn’t help but ask again: “What’s wrong with you, why are you not talking?”

Lin Pei shielded his eyes from the overly dazzling sunlight and tightly closed his eyes which were stung by the light.

“Pull it!” He forced himself to ignore the slight, almost imperceptible touch in his heart just now, and said gloomily, “I hate the sun.”

Chapter 84

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Chapter 84#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

When Lin Xiaodong woke up, he thought he was already dead.

He lay flat on the bed, his expression serene.

Ah, he was already a useless person.

But when he heard the sound of wheels nearby, Lin Xiaodong blinked and still struggled to turn his head to look.

But just such a simple movement, because it involved the sore muscles of his body, still made him grimace for quite a while.

Chapter 85

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 05:31:44 +0000

Chapter 85#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

“What?” Lin Xiaodong was called out of class by Ye Shiyuan, thinking that something had happened to his dear uncle and aunt. Before he even had time to celebrate, he heard Ye Shiyuan tell him to quickly find Lin Pei. “What do I need to find him for?”

The youth looked bewildered. Could it be that Lin Pei thought he had drawn him too ugly, so he wanted to destroy the evidence? Surely not?

Chapter 86

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 86#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Until he sat on the bus to the camping site, Lin Xiaodong still had a stiff face.

The youth leaned back in the first row of seats with his arms crossed, eyes closed. His left face read “I’m very annoyed” and his right face read “Don’t look for trouble,” making Ye Shiyuan, sitting across the aisle, struggle to contain his laughter for a long time.

Chapter 87

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 87#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Why would the Lin family’s drone be shot down with a gun?

Lin Xiaodong dared not imagine what this represented.

Moreover, with Ye Shiyuan and his team’s efficiency, the fact that they hadn’t sent someone to check or sent a signal immediately after the surveillance went wrong must be because something unexpected happened at the base camp as well.

He immediately woke everyone up and told them what might happen next.

Chapter 88

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Chapter 88#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

It’s no exaggeration to say that after Lin Xiaodong finished this sentence, Lin Pei’s breathing even stopped for several seconds.

Lin Xiaodong thought his silence meant agreement, so he began to look down and take off his clothes. By the time Lin Pei reacted, the slender-limbed youth had already bared his upper body, wearing only a pair of thin shorts, and crawled into his arms.

Chapter 89

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 89#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

This attack caused a great subsequent impact.

Not only were almost all the local police mobilized, but it even caused a shock among the upper levels of the entire country.

Such malicious competition methods—those who didn’t know better would think it happened in those small war-torn countries outside—actually even hired mercenary killers with guns!

The Fang family naturally denied it flatly. Since they dared to do such a bold thing, they naturally had the confidence not to be caught. Moreover, the IP address of the so-called “middleman” found by the police was also on some obscure small island in the Pacific, and the bullets at the scene were all models prohibited in the country. One look and it was known that they were prepared.

Chapter 90

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 90#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Regarding the news of Lin Xiaodong’s return home, his uncle and aunt naturally knew long ago.

Looking at their son lying on the bed almost no different from a vegetable, and then looking at Lin Xiaodong who walked in from outside carrying luggage, with a ruddy complexion and healthy body, even a passerby would inevitably sigh, not to mention the uncle and aunt who originally extremely disliked him.

Chapter 91

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Chapter 91#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Lin Xiaodong’s room originally had an air conditioner too.

But clearly, his uncle and aunt wished he would freeze to death. Turning on the air conditioner? That was impossible.

Even before, when they saw their son secretly sneak into Lin Xiaodong’s room and cut the air conditioner pipe, they even adopted an encouraging and praising attitude. Since then, Lin Qi, who was originally somewhat afraid of Lin Xiaodong, was encouraged and began to bully this “outsider” living in their home with increasing intensity.

Chapter 92

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 92#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Early in the morning, Lin Xiaodong was awakened by the commotion outside the door.

The youth, with a bad case of morning grumpiness, sat up. He thought the noise would be temporary, but after waiting for almost ten minutes, it seemed to be getting worse.

—The crucial thing was that he was wearing earplugs.

Having no choice, Lin Xiaodong got up. As he passed the living room, the few people who had been sitting on the sofa, chatting intimately, simultaneously fell silent and looked up at him. Among them, his aunt’s expression was the most displeased.

Chapter 93

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 93#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Lin Xiaodong didn’t go very far.

With an “inside man” in place, it would have been foolish to trudge to a nearby guesthouse and pay for a room.

Instead, he simply wandered around a nearby cauliflower field with his luggage, and when the wail of sirens grew louder, he strolled back.

From afar, he could hear his dear aunt’s heart-wrenching cries.

“Oh Heavens, I don’t want to live anymore—”

Chapter 94

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Chapter 94#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

When he returned to the castle, there was no grand welcoming ceremony like last time. Although it was already night, only a few lights were sparsely lit in the castle, making it appear desolate and quiet.

Lin Xiaodong looked at the garden, enclosed by tall green walls under the night sky, and asked curiously, “What are you guys doing?”

Ye Shiyuan, in the driver’s seat, glanced at him without speaking, but a smile appeared on his face.

Chapter 95

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Chapter 95#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

When the man spoke, the warm air followed the frequency of his vocal cords vibrating past Lin Xiaodong’s ear, bringing an itchy sensation from the heart.

The hand resting on his back exuded a steady and scorching temperature, like an invisible cage tightening in the air.

Lin Xiaodong’s breathing hitched, and his movement of peeling the egg unconsciously slowed down.

“Mr. Ye said you were asleep and didn’t want to disturb you.” He stared straight at the egg, pretending to be calm. “How is your… physical condition?”

Chapter 96

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 96#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

After his protest proved futile, Lin Pei seemed to give up on the idea of making Lin Xiaodong leave his bedroom.

He lay in bed, listening to the even breathing of the person beside him. After an unknown amount of time, he finally began to relax his body.

The man turned his head slightly, gazing absent-mindedly at his companion’s sleeping expression. His gaze lingered for a moment on the youth’s slightly parted, rosy lips, then he reached out and gently pulled the quilt over both of them.

Chapter 97

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 97#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

To be honest, the moment Dr. Lin hugged him, Lin Xiaodong was completely bewildered.

In fact, because the man was so excited, he felt his feet leave the ground. Only then did he come back to his senses and asked, between laughter and tears, “Dr. Lin, what’s wrong? Are you getting married?”

Looking at Dr. Lin’s frantic appearance, he didn’t seem like someone about to start a family.

Chapter 98

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Chapter 98#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

When Ye Shiyuan stepped into the castle again, he clearly felt that the atmosphere was different from before.

In previous years, the castle had always been empty and cold, lacking any human touch. The people working and living there were all serious-faced and in a hurry, not daring to stay in front of Lin Pei for a moment longer.

But now…

“A real lucky star, indeed.” He shook his head with a smile and climbed up to the second floor. Seeing the master bedroom door ajar, he didn’t think much of it and pushed the door straight in.

Chapter 99

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Chapter 99#

The Fallen Evil God’s Saint#

“A smell?” Lin Pei was stunned. “No.”

This was the highest point of the castle. Other than the fragrance of grass and trees brought by the night wind and the moisture from the artificial lake, what other smell could there be?

Lin Xiaodong frowned tightly. “No, I smell something like…” Gunpowder?

A few seconds later, the expression of doubt on the man’s face suddenly changed.

Chapter 100

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:12:42 +0000

Chapter 100#

The Disabled Big Shot’s Stepson#

Lin Pei knew clearly that he was dreaming.

He stood expressionlessly on the terrace, watching himself in the wheelchair tilting his head, chatting and laughing with the youth beside him. A warm atmosphere permeated the night, as if time stood still.

But it was only “as if” after all.

Lin Pei closed his eyes, not wanting to see the scene that was about to unfold.

Chapter 101

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 101#

The Fallen Evil God’s Saint#

“O God of Light, please forgive my sins! I only accidentally injured a few commoners while riding my horse in the city. Who knew they were so fragile, that they could die from just a fever?”

“By the God of Light, I do not want the wet nurse Melia to leave, especially since my child still needs milk. Her son just happened to die not long ago; she’s perfect for being a wet nurse.”

Chapter 102

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Chapter 102#

The Fallen Evil God’s Saint#

Although he barely managed to fool the Pope, Lin Xiaodong knew that his recent behavior was indeed a bit too eye-catching.

The day after encountering the evil god, he went to the library and found the ancient book that Lynn had accidentally discovered in the records, and read it from beginning to end. Actually, the content was fine, talking about the history of the continent before the establishment of the Church of Light. The author’s narrative was also very objective, and finally elevated the theme, evaluating the impact of religion on people in an objective tone.

Chapter 103

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Chapter 103#

The Fallen Evil God’s Saint#

“Call… your name?”

The Saint seemed to be scared silly. Hearing the evil god’s question, he only stupidly repeated it.

The evil god was a bit irritable. Although he liked the little lamb leaning in his arms obediently, it didn’t mean like this, shivering from fear.

“He’s already dead.” The evil god lifted his chin, still in the familiar forced posture, but with a few more hints of imperceptible tenderness than before, “You are not afraid of me, but you are afraid of him?”

Chapter 104

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 06:08:14 +0000

Chapter 104#

The Fallen Evil God’s Saint#

“My… My God?”

The blond Saint looked up, his voice trembling, showing an expression of excitement mixed with disbelief.

His hand instinctively grabbed the God of Light’s robe, but realizing this seemed a bit overstepping, he suddenly withdrew it, allowing the God of Light to hold his waist, straightening his back, not daring to move.

“No need to be so nervous, my child.” The God of Light gently stroked his long hair as if he couldn’t put it down, letting the silk-like smooth hair slip through his fingertips. The Saint suddenly tensed up—he hadn’t forgotten that this long hair was the work of the evil god.

Chapter 105

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:12:42 +0000

Chapter 105#

The Fallen Evil God’s Saint#

Lin Xiaodong had a dream.

In the dream, he was pregnant with the God of Light’s child. Under the careful care of the entire Church, his belly grew rounder day by day, and even his chest became softer. Every day, he could only wear the softest white nightgown, lying in bed singing lullabies to the Holy Spirit and repeatedly reciting the Luminous Codex because he missed the child’s other father, hoping to receive the God of Light’s pity once more.

Chapter 106

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Chapter 106#

The Fallen Evil God’s Saint#

Life in the suburbs of the Royal Capital was not as peaceful as Captain Ike had imagined.

It wasn’t that any death-defying cultists truly dared to lay a hand on the Saint; generally, any suspicious persons appearing outside the cathedral would be dealt with by his band of knights before they could even see the Saint’s face.

What truly made him feel helpless was Saint Lynn himself.

Chapter 107

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Chapter 107#

The Fallen Evil God’s Saint#

The tear that fell on his cheek was light, and carried a hint of coldness.

…But the evil god trembled slightly as if scalded.

“What are you doing?” he lay on the bed, asking the Saint above him in a hoarse voice.

The white-haired youth straightened his body slightly, looking at him with a sad gaze that made the evil god almost want to flee in embarrassment on the spot, and asked softly: “My God, you have always refused to tell me the truth, is it because of this?”

Chapter 108

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Chapter 108#

The Holy Son of the Fallen Evil God#

“Count Lyle?”

Lin Xiaodong was stunned for a moment, then remembered that this was the “neighbor” Michael had complained about in the confessional, the one whose manor often made strange noises.

Michael was a low-ranking noble, and it was understandable that he would choose to live in the chaotic West District in a place like the capital, where every inch of land was precious. However, Lyle was a count, and he also lived in an area full of “lower-class people,” which made his intentions quite intriguing.

Chapter 109

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Chapter 109#

The Holy Son of the Fallen Evil God#

Gods are omniscient.

Although the Evil God had long resided beneath the abyss and actively blocked all external sources of information, as long as he wished, it was very simple to learn the truth of matters from the laws of the universe.

“So that’s how it is…” The deity opened his eyes, a playful curl touching his lips.

He was very curious about how Lin Xiaodong would handle this situation.

Chapter 110

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Chapter 110#

The Holy Son of the Fallen Evil God#

Commander Ike did not give him a direct response, which was also within Lin Xiaodong’s expectations.

After all, his words were essentially inviting the other party to pick a side, so it was normal to be cautious.

However, because of this incident, Lin Xiaodong finally discovered a way to calm the “Holy Spirit’s” fussing—by trying his best to divert his attention. As long as he didn’t think about it every moment, it naturally wouldn’t cause trouble.

Chapter 111

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:12:42 +0000

Chapter 111#

The Holy Son of the Fallen Evil God#

Damn, you’re quite something, Gu.

Hearing this threat, Lin Xiaodong’s inner eye-roll nearly reached the sky.

But on the surface, the Holy Son maintained a humble smile and spoke slowly: “I believe, My God, that you would not do such a thing.”

“Why?” the Evil God asked, his eyes darkening.

“Because you are the deity I believe in, not a bloodthirsty beast from the abyss who kills indiscriminately,” the white-haired youth cupped the Evil God’s cold, pale face, lightly placing a kiss on his dry, thin lips, his gaze deep and lingering as he watched the deity. “You possess a heart more merciful than anyone I have ever seen, a wise mind, and the most awe-inspiring divine majesty.”

Chapter 112

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Chapter 112#

The Holy Son of the Fallen Evil God#

Commander Ike’s words sent a shock through the people in the secret passage.

They held their breath, and in the extreme silence, they finally heard faint gasps coming from the darkness ahead.

But Lin Xiaodong soon discovered that this person’s physical condition must be very poor, as a normal person’s breathing frequency shouldn’t be so rapid and disorganized. He slightly brightened the light of the light ball spell in his hand and lightly tapped twice on the back of the black-haired man in front of him—

Chapter 113

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Chapter 113#

The Holy Son of the Fallen Evil God#

The knights were startled by the sudden flare of fire at the edge of the arena and looked toward the Holy Son.

To their horror, they found that the originally blonde, blue-eyed Holy Son was now completely enveloped in a dense dark aura. His frost-white hair, reaching his ankles, moved without wind, and a huge black mouthpiece covered the lower half of his face, revealing only a pair of deep, dark eyes like deep-sea whirlpools.

Chapter 114

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Chapter 114#

The Holy Son of the Fallen Evil God#

Although most nobles didn’t think much of it, it didn’t stop the legend of the Avenging Angel from spreading rapidly throughout the capital.

Children sang songs, collected fallen crow feathers, made simple bows and arrows from bamboo strips, and played role-playing games with their friends in the streets and alleys. Although they were quickly stopped by the adults at home, as bards sang the songs outside the capital, more and more people living under the Church’s high-pressure rule began to believe in the existence of this “Avenging Angel.”

Chapter 115

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Chapter 115#

The Saint of the Fallen Evil God#

Although Lin Xiaodong had already told her that he was not a god;

In Maria’s heart, this lord had rescued her from a desperate hell. Whether he was an angel or a demon, in this life, he was the most supreme existence in her heart. As long as Lin Xiaodong needed it, she was even willing to give everything for him.

Chapter 116

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Chapter 116#

The Saint of the Fallen Evil God#

Lin Xiaodong certainly wasn’t going to his death.

He was eighty, no, over ninety percent sure that the Evil God would appear when he was “judged” by the Church.

If he didn’t appear, he had already collected five good person cards, and the mission in this world would be completed. As for the punishment mission from the last world… tsk, anyway, a lot of debt doesn’t bother you, he’d worry about it then.

Chapter 117

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Chapter 117#

The Saint of the Fallen Evil God (End)#

“My God…”

Curled up in the god’s arms, the white-haired youth’s eyes were tightly closed, and his burned body wouldn’t stop bleeding. But even in a state of serious injury and near death, the expression on his face was one of complete joy and satisfaction.

“You are finally willing to respond to me,” he coughed heart-wrenchingly twice, speaking to the Evil God in an almost imperceptible voice, “I thought…”

Chapter 118

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Chapter 118#

The Saint of the Fallen Evil God#

“In that bright, sunny spring, there was a blond-haired, blue-eyed youth…”

On the streets of the Royal Capital, a traveling bard plucked the strings of his lute. His voice, carrying a trace of hoarseness, echoed through the streets as he sang a never-before-heard ballad, drawing passersby to stop and listen.

The former traveling bard, then the Saint, and finally the Avenging Angel wanted by the Church—Lynn the Saint’s life was legendary. Especially the netherworld flames with which the Evil God incinerated one-third of the Royal Capital’s nobles that day; everyone present in the capital at the time saw it clearly.

Chapter 119

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Chapter 119#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

“Master… it hurts so much…”

“Save me…”

“Xiao Nian, Xiao Nian, Xiao Nian… I hate…”

Lin Xiaodong woke up from a nightmare, drenched in sweat.

Cold, endless cold.

In the darkness, the youth gasped violently. Countless images flashed before his eyes, both desperate love and bone-deep hatred after betrayal. All sorts of emotions intertwined, so intense they almost suffocated him.

This was Lin Xiaodong’s first time truly feeling the emotions of a small world’s host. He had to cover his chest and took a long time to calm down the overly intense emotions.

Chapter 120

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Chapter 120#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

Hearing the Sect Master’s words, the expression of the white-robed Immortal Venerable remained unchanged.

“I have none,” he opened his lips and coldly uttered three words.

The man had a pair of pale gray eyes, with the corners slightly upturned, and his deep eye sockets added a touch of mystery to him. However, his entire body was perpetually surrounded by an aura of icy frost and snow, as if everything in this world had nothing to do with him.

Chapter 121

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Chapter 121#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

“This is tough,” Lin Xiaodong sat cross-legged on the bed, sighing. “This Xiao Nian is really too difficult to deal with.”

Unlike the god in the last world, the Evil God at least had joys, angers, sorrows, and delights. But Xiao Nian was simply like a cold stone; the joys and sorrows of the human world had absolutely nothing to do with him.

Chapter 122

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Chapter 122#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

After sweeping the courtyard for Xiao Nian for three consecutive days, Lin Xiaodong finally couldn’t take it anymore.

On the morning of the fourth day, he found the white-robed Immortal Venerable and requested, “Master, can you teach me some self-defense techniques?”

Xiao Nian snapped back to his senses. Lately, he seemed particularly fond of dazing off. Whether it was the floating clouds in the sky, the peach tree in the courtyard, or the distant mountain peaks, he could sit there quietly and watch all day long.

Chapter 123

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Chapter 123#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

The courtyard was silent.

The blind youth bit his index finger, standing before Xiao Nian with hollow, sightless black eyes. The corners of his lips were slightly raised, and in his seemingly peaceful smile, there was a trace of almost imperceptible provocation.

He had figured it out—this man was now a copper pea that couldn’t be fried or crushed, only a step away from being truly detached from all worldly matters.

Chapter 124

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 14:37:14 +0000

Chapter 124#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

What is meant by “dying before the battle is won.”

This is it.

If Lin Xiaodong really believed there were rats on Cold Maple Peak, he definitely wouldn’t have been killed; he would have died of stupidity.

But Xiao Nian gave him a way out, so he could only hold his nose and accept it, and completely strike the option of poisoning from his plan.

Chapter 125

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Chapter 125#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

When the messenger disciple rushed to Cold Maple Peak, Xiao Nian was not in the courtyard.

In his anxiety, seeing no protective arrays on the room, he pushed the door open directly: “Immortal Venerable Xiao, the Sect Master told me to find—”

He cut himself off mid-sentence. Xiao Nian quickly closed the wardrobe and slapped a sealing array onto the door, then turned around nonchalantly and asked, “What is it?”

Chapter 126

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 07:37:54 +0000

Chapter 126#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

“System,” Lin Xiaodong considered seriously, “do you think I should rush in front of Xiao Nian and say to him, ‘Odd changes, even stays the same; signs depend on the quadrant’?”

System: “…A human can’t, or at least shouldn’t.”

And according to the headquarters’ regulations, that would also count as a violation.

The fine revenge script had suddenly turned into a mystery film. One person and one system sat dazed all night, worrying so much their hair was almost falling out.

Chapter 127

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Chapter 127#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

For some reason, Lin Xiaodong was suddenly a little nervous.

He walked to the drawer and found that the thing was locked by Xiao Nian. Although he could use demonic energy to break it by force, it would definitely leave a trace.

…Let’s look at the wardrobe first.

Lin Xiaodong reached out and, under the guidance of the system, groped to uncover the seal attached to the wardrobe.

Chapter 128

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Chapter 128#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

Late night, heavy rain.

Elder Cheng of the Yunxiao Sect was startled from his meditation. He opened his eyes and abruptly turned his head toward the door.

Amidst the thunder and lightning, a rapid knocking sounded outside the courtyard.

If cultivators weren’t naturally keen-eared, the sound would likely have been drowned out by the heavy rain. While wondering who would come to see him so late, Elder Cheng grabbed an oil-paper umbrella from the corner, hurried to the door, and shouted, “Coming!”

Chapter 129

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Chapter 129#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

Lin Xiaodong stayed in Hanfeng Mountain, so he couldn’t possibly be backlashed by some malevolent ghost.

Xiao Nian’s various actions during this period of time confused him, but Lin Xiaodong’s style was to strike proactively. Since poisoning and assassination didn’t work, he might as well change his method and advance by retreating.

Before this, he had asked the system to check information in this area to prepare for today.

Chapter 130

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Chapter 130#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

Xiao Nian left in a very disheveled state.

After all, he wasn’t that truly emotionless and desireless Immortal Venerable. Feeling the bitter taste of the young man’s cold lips mixed with tears, Xiao Nian’s throat tightened. In that instant, he almost confessed the entire truth to Lin Xiaodong.

Fortunately, 06 remained rational and reminded him: “Sir, you can’t. This small world is already fragile enough. It’s fine if Immortal Lord Lin recovers his memories on his own, but once he is stimulated again, the lightning tribulation will surely annihilate him along with this small world.”

Chapter 131

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Chapter 131#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge (End)#

Due to Lin Xiaodong’s performance that afternoon, the entire Yunxiao Sect relaxed their guard against him.

—Therefore, no one could have imagined that on the third night, Lin Xiaodong actually ran away!

Having not seen him all day, Elder Cheng thought Lin Xiaodong had gone down the mountain to see his fellow disciples and didn’t take it to heart. But when the sun set and night fell, and he still hadn’t seen the young man’s figure on Warm Sun Peak, Elder Cheng finally sensed something was wrong.

Chapter 132

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Chapter 132#

The Disciple’s Rebirth and Revenge#

When the Sect Master rushed to the location of the array, all he saw was the devastation left after a great battle.

The dense demonic energy lingering in the air alone made him frown, not to mention the sword marks on the ground. The Sect Master could even imagine the scene at the time—this master and disciple truly fought each other fiercely!

“Xiao Nian, oh Xiao Nian…”

Chapter 133

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Chapter 133#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

“His Majesty has passed away—”

Accompanied by the shrill cry of the eunuch, the officials guarding outside the sleeping quarters fell to their knees in a heap.

Every face wore an expression of extreme grief, and several old ministers were already prostrate on the ground, weeping bitterly: “Your Majesty, how could you leave us like this!”

Hearing the weeping, those nearby couldn’t help but shed tears in secret.

Chapter 134

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Chapter 134#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

After Lin Xiaodong dealt with the people around the little Emperor, the other party became noticeably more subdued.

At least, on the surface, he no longer engaged in any petty schemes. During court sessions, the little Emperor deferred primarily to Lin Xiaodong’s opinions. When asked for his thoughts, he would only obediently reply, “I’ll follow Teacher’s lead,” like a puppet doll devoid of independent thought.

Chapter 135

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Chapter 135#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

New Year’s Eve.

There was no need for court sessions today. It had snowed during the night, and upon waking up, the inside and outside of the imperial city were wrapped in silver. The palace paths and long steps, red walls and white tiles, were as beautiful as a painting.

Jing Ji woke up early. The little Emperor didn’t listen to the advice of the surrounding eunuchs and sat on the steps outside the hall holding a hand warmer, staring blankly at the falling snowflakes.

Chapter 136

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Chapter 136#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

The moon hung high in the sky.

A bone-chilling wind blew through the banquet. Hearing the low coughing of the youth beside him, Jing Ji felt truly restless.

He didn’t understand why, in the middle of winter, his Empress Mother insisted on dining outdoors.

As if sensing the little Emperor’s agitation, Empress Dowager Changfeng shot her son a subtle glance, her eyes carrying a hint of warning.

Chapter 137

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Chapter 137#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

“Cold and dampness entering the body…”

“A condition from his youth…”

In a daze, Lin Xiaodong heard faint voices nearby.

His eyelids twitched, and he slowly opened his eyes.

“Master!”

A youth of about ten years old suddenly threw himself toward the bedside, his voice heavily choked: “You’ve finally woken up, Master!”

Lin Xiaodong stared blankly at the ceiling for a while, feeling as if half his body were soaked in an ice cellar. Every limb and bone throbbed with a dull pain, and his chest felt incredibly heavy.

Chapter 138

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:22:38 +0000

Chapter 138#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

Lin Xiaodong’s visit to the palace this time truly wasn’t for Jing Ji.

As mentioned before, Empress Dowager Changfeng had a son and a daughter, but only Jing Ji was her biological child. When the Late Emperor was alive, she could ruthlessly use even her own biological son to compete for favor, let alone an adopted daughter who wasn’t her own flesh and blood.

Chapter 139

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Chapter 139#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

Winter passed and spring came in the blink of an eye.

Days passed one after another. The teenage boy grew quickly. At first, he only reached up to Lin Xiaodong’s chest, but after just three springs, Jing Ji had grown to match his height.

This somewhat frustrated Lin Xiaodong, as he’d finally experienced being taller than the other person for a moment, and that feeling of looking down hadn’t lasted long before the boy would likely surpass him in a few more months.

Chapter 140

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Chapter 140#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

The moonlight was as cool as water.

A slight, cool night breeze stirred the leaves in the garden with a rustling sound, and the occasional chirp of an insect came from the grass. The young man in black robes leaned against a pavilion pillar with his eyes closed, his pale and weary face appearing as delicate as white porcelain under the moonlight, carrying a fragile beauty.

Chapter 141

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Chapter 141#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

Despite infuriating the young Emperor, Lin Xiaodong was in a very good mood.

Gu Xinwen and he were on different paths and did not seek counsel from each other; they had only temporarily reached an agreement on the matter of sending troops. As soon as the morning court session ended, Gu Xinwen reverted to being that troublemaker who wished he could find bones in an egg.

Chapter 142

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Chapter 142#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

“…Ah.”

Lin Xiaodong only then remembered that if Jing Ji were drunk, the one who would take the upper hand in his consciousness would surely be Gu Xi.

“Damn thing.” Gu Xi’s face was moody as he suddenly cursed, climbed up, and walked over to the incense burner in the corner, extinguishing it without hesitation.

Lin Xiaodong had thought he was cursing him. Seeing Gu Xi’s actions while blinking his eyes, he couldn’t help but laugh out loud. He also couldn’t be bothered to sit properly on his knees anymore, and simply sprawled out recklessly in the fluffy cloak, wrapping himself into a caterpillar.

Chapter 143

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Chapter 143#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

“Coo, coo, coo…”

Lin Xiaodong stood on the steps before the hall, wrapped in a snow-white fox fur. It was now mid-March, spring was in full bloom, and even the peach blossoms outside the palace walls were blooming. Large clusters of pink petals drifted with the wind onto the bluestone bricks, creating a peaceful and harmonious scene.

—But it was broken by a fat pigeon.

Chapter 144

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Chapter 144#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

As the words fell, Lin Xiaodong waited patiently for a while. Seeing that Jing Ji still didn’t dare to come out, he couldn’t help but sigh deeply.

“Come over,” he said in a commanding tone, “rub my shoulders for me.”

Jing Ji hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked out from the corner.

His fingertips instinctively shrank when they touched the young man’s warm and smooth shoulders, but he still pursed his lips and slowly began to knead with a slightly unfamiliar technique.

Chapter 145

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:22:38 +0000

Chapter 145#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

“My Lord, what’s wrong?”

Noticing the young man’s dazed expression, the observant small eunuch beside him asked in a low voice.

“Ah, nothing,” Lin Xiaodong came back to his senses, glanced at the sky, and asked, “When will His Majesty arrive?”

Answering him was not the small eunuch, but Jing Ji’s steady voice: “I am already here.”

Jing Ji sat down opposite Lin Xiaodong but did not meet his eyes, merely ordering: “Serve the meal.”

Chapter 146

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:22:38 +0000

Chapter 146#

The Frail and Sickly Powerful Minister#

“…Teacher? Teacher! Someone, quickly!”

Jing Ji supported him helplessly, his face full of terror, calling out to him over and over in a trembling voice.

But no matter how loud he shouted, Lin Xiaodong could no longer hear.

The candlelight and Jing Ji’s face blurred before his eyes, forming a colorful picture that finally faded into infinite darkness.

To be honest, he didn’t feel much pain. Instead, he felt a sense of relief like, “Ah, finally this day has come.”