Inside the Gu Family’s mansion, the atmosphere was far from calm.
Gu Xuan paced back and forth in the living hall, his brows tightly furrowed, his steps restless. His phone was still in his hand, the screen dim, but he kept glancing at it every few seconds. He had dark circles under his eyes, indicating he hadn’t slept all night.
’Why hasn’t there been any news yet...?’
The plan had been quite simple and clean.
Zhou Kang would arrange everything. Du Wuchen and his group would quietly take care of Ye Chen. By morning, the problem should have been completely resolved.
Yet now, it was already seven.
Zhou Kang had not reported.
Not even a single ssage.
None of the calls he made earlier went through.
Gu Xuan’s expression darkened further.
’Did sothing go wrong...?’
The thought surfaced again, heavier this ti.
And no matter how much he tried to suppress it, it refused to leave his mind.
Just then, hurried footsteps echoed from the hallway.
"Brother!"
Gu Xuan turned his head. "Furong? What’s wrong?"
It was rare to see his younger sister like this: her breathing slightly unstable, her expression carrying visible panic.
"Hurry, turn on the news!" she said urgently.
Gu Xuan frowned but didn’t question her further. He grabbed the remote and switched on the television.
The screen flickered.
A few seconds later, his expression changed.
["Breaking news—A major incident has occurred at Jiangnan Prison in the early hours of this morning. According to preliminary reports, a large-scale jailbreak has taken place."]
["All guards on night duty, including the Chief Jailer, have been confird dead."]
["The prisoners have seized the prison’s armoury and are now fully ard and at large."]
["Authorities have issued a high-level alert. Citizens are advised to remain indoors unless necessary."]
["Police and military forces have been deployed and are currently conducting a joint operation to locate and eliminate the fugitives."]
The report continued, shifting to footage—blurred scenes of the prison, flashing lights, ard personnel moving in formation.
Then, after the detailed report of the news, it transitioned to last night’s banquet incident, talking about so celebrities’ ntal health and their collective denunciation of the Chu family.
Gu Xuan didn’t bother watching it further.
*Click*.
He turned off the television.
The room fell silent.
His face had already lost all colour.
The phone in his hand tightened slightly.
He didn’t need to think anymore.
Things had gone completely out of control.
Without hesitation, he dialled a number.
"Dad."
---
At the sa ti, inside Yang Qingxi’s villa, the atmosphere was completely different.
Sunlight filtered through the large windows, soft and calm.
Yang Qingxi sat on the sofa, her posture relaxed, but the faint curve at the corner of her lips revealed her mood clearly.
Just monts ago, a familiar notification had sounded in her mind.
[Ding!]
[With your behind-the-scenes operation, you have successfully destroyed the reputation and social standing of the Destiny Protagonist, Lin Fan.]
[Path to social ascension has been completely cut off.]
[Heroines Chu Jing, Fan Biwang, Lin Yaorui, Leng Shuang, and Dermila Ausburn are now utterly disgusted by the Destiny Protagonist.]
[All romantic possibilities have been terminated.]
[Lin Fan’s Luck: -900]
[You have gained 9000 Luck Points.]
Yang Qingxi’s eyes lit up slightly.
’Hehe, 9000 luck points?!’
The gain had exceeded her expectations. Then she paid attention to the other information.
’So Fan Biwang was indeed a heroine...’
She couldn’t help but feel a little speechless.
Su Mo’s guess was frighteningly accurate.
Chu Jing, being a heroine, didn’t surprise her. That was already expected. After being involved in such a massive plot, how can she be out of this? Besides, Chu Zhenwu clearly wanted Chu Jing to be engaged to Lin Fan.
’I wonder if that engagent is still valid?’ Yang Qingxi thought mischievously, then shook her head. ’No, no. I shouldn’t think like that.’
’Chu Jing and Leng Shuang together are a much better match.’
As for Lin Yaorui and Leng Shuang, she had already known that they were heroines in Lin Fan’s plot because of the robbery incident earlier.
But...
’Dermila Ausburn...?’
Her gaze turned thoughtful.
The na was unfamiliar to her.
’A foreigner...?’
’Was she present at the banquet?’
’Or had she simply seen the broadcast?’
Either way, Yang Qingxi made a ntal note to ask Su Mo about it later. His mind worked better regarding these matters.
’Seriously, did our systems get mismatched? He is obviously more suitable for the Destiny Villain system.’
She wasn’t saying this because she wanted the check-in system, okay? It was her heartfelt feelings regarding Su Mo’s deviousness.
Anyway, putting those thoughts aside. Her attention shifted to the important matter first.
"It’s ti to make up for my previous regrets," she murmured softly.
[Ding!]
[System Store is now open.]
[Random Attribute Affinity: 5,000 Luck Points]
(Note: Price increases after each purchase.)
[Balance: 9,910 Luck Points]
Yang Qingxi glanced at her current balance and smiled faintly; a hint of arrogance appeared in her expression.
"Buy it."
[Ding!]
[Processing purchase...]
[Random attribute selection in progress...]
A roulette wheel appeared in her mind.
It had seven colour options.
Red. White. Blue. Brown. Yellow. Green. Black.
Each represents a different elental affinity.
The wheel began to spin.
Yang Qingxi unconsciously clenched her fists.
’Fire... would be good.’
’I can directly learn Su Mo’s fire ball technique...’
’Water is not bad either... suits my elegance.’
’Yin... Yang... all of them are useful.’
Her lips twitched slightly.
’I want all of them.’
’Damn Su Mo...’
’Damn this system...’
’Why can’t I just start with all attributes like him...’
The wheel slowed.
Then, it stopped.
Yang Qingxi blinked once.
"Earth...?"
She tilted her head slightly.
"Not bad, I guess?"
A faint smile returned to her face.
"Earth is also cool. Maybe so techniques can let create earthquakes?"
She imdiately checked the price for the next random attribute affinity.
As expected, the cost had risen sharply.
10,000 Luck Points!?
She clicked her tongue softly.
"Looks like I won’t be buying another one anyti soon."
Then another thought crossed her mind.
"I don’t rember Su Mo having any Earth-type techniques..."
Her gaze shifted slightly.
"Guess I’ll have to check the store for that too."
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