Volume One, Chapter 81: Zhaochuan Steps Forward

Yes, that's right—it belonged to Xu Kuan.

Xu Kuan had already walked over to Guo Qingqing with a darkened expression, cursing this foolish woman inwardly. He was merely sitting in Su Ningxia's seat, waiting for her. Yet this foolish woman couldn't even recognize the seat, and stuffed a pile of chalk into its drawer.

As soon as the performance ended, a dozen male classmates rushed onto the stage, lifting Cao Jinghua up and tossing him into the air again and again. When he was finally set down, he found a paper ball left in his hand. He knew what it meant, immediately stuffed it into his pocket, and returned to his temporary residence at No. 5, New Kai Road, opposite Peking University.

"Yurou, do you think he can still continue studying here?" Guan Yao gazed dreamily at Ye Tianci, who was cradled by Wang Manxue, her enchanting smile captivating enough to topple a city—surely, the phrase 'one smile topples a city' was meant for beauties like Guan Yao. Many men around couldn't help but be drawn to her.

A dispute erupted between migrant workers and their contractor. Dozens of workers surrounded the foreman's house, protesting that their wages could no longer be delayed at mid-year.

This left Zhao Qianshan and Zhao Zhenxiong anxious and helpless, yet each was entangled by Zhao Zhenfei and Han Shuang, unable to break free.

Everyone was stunned—none had expected that, at this stage, the Ouyang family still had an ace up their sleeve. How could this be possible?

Yang Xiuzhen was also arrested. In the interrogation room, agents asked if she knew Xiang Zhongfa's identity. She shook her head, claiming ignorance. After a round of whipping, they questioned her again. She still answered that she did not know.

In truth, Zhu Yujie and Huang Gonglue had received the false letter before Peng Dehuai and handed it to Mao Runzhi. Old Mao anticipated that Peng Dehuai would also get one and, worried about his impulsive nature, sent Huang Gonglue to check on him. Unexpectedly, Peng Dehuai was cautious despite his rough exterior, and left relieved.

"Funny how things work out. During my stay in the Soviet Union, I lived with Zhao Shiyan. At that time, Chiang Kai-shek and Zhang Tailei were also visiting, and Zhao Shiyan introduced me to Chiang Kai-shek. We had several conversations and got along fairly well. Perhaps that's why Chiang Kai-shek took a liking to me," Zhang Shenfu replied.

A heavy, dull thud sounded—Shi Tianyi finally landed, but Shi Feng's foot was firmly planted on Shi Tianyi's chest.

As the Three-legged Golden Crow ceased its resistance, the Tree of Life suddenly seized it, pulling the crow up into the sky.

He had originally planned to go to the rear village, but stopped when he reached Central Street, for there were more people here.

"Heh heh, Sister Feng, I've got even more tricks up my sleeve in other areas—want to try?" Fang Zheng grinned mischievously.

On this nameless mountain, the most abundant trees were banyans and bamboo.

How did I end up with such an unreasonable father? Fang Zheng rolled his eyes behind his back, grumbling discontentedly.

Wei Xiaodong fell silent. In truth, he was already exhausted, so he said nothing more. The atmosphere felt awkward, and Wei Xiaodong understood this well, but there was nothing he could do—everything that happened today was necessary. Compared to that, the advertisement was hardly worth mentioning.

Dong Ling wanted to say something, but in the end, said nothing and climbed into the carriage with Chong Hao.

Besides, Yan Xichao had been bothersome all along, irritating everyone. Now, thinking of Yan Xichao's misfortune, each secretly cheered.

It could be said that, by then, the territory governed by Grant would be a kingdom within a kingdom, and Grant himself would be a king among kings—his power so vast it would incite jealousy in all.

Sheng Ruosi tried to imagine Ming Yuan crouching in the doorway or hallway, eating, but found it impossible to picture.