Chapter 136: Expanding Ambition

The henchmen working at the gambling den were paid a daily wage, but those on the floor earned significantly more thanks to gratuities from the gamblers.

Upon hearing that "Skinny Monkey" was also working at the den, Jiang Fan, who lacked the means to pay someone a daily salary, quickly declined. "If I’m asking for a favor, I shouldn't stand in the way of someone else's livelihood. I’ll think of something else."

Brother Hui interjected, "What livelihood? The floor staff get a daily wage, but the team leaders receive a fixed monthly salary. The tips that end up in the hands of the runners are shared among all the brothers."

Hearing this, Jiang Fan nodded. "Alright then, I’ll ask him what he thinks tomorrow. If he has no objections..."

Qin Guo'an's face was dark and gloomy. As he stepped into the house, the atmosphere in the living room became exceptionally oppressive.

Wei Zhendong was truly furious, and Lady Shen was equally incensed. So much so that when they took the twins to the palace to celebrate the birthday of the Crown Princess, Wei Meijuan, they brought the matter up.

I understood what Song Xiaoli meant, but I broke into a cold sweat. Had he not reminded me, I would have completely forgotten about it.

Cheng Cai felt that in terms of their attitude toward studying, Qin Nan and he were two of a kind—he spent his days playing video games, while Qin Nan spent hers wandering around.

"Go to hell!" Yang Jiankang was beside himself with rage; his eyes were bloodshot, as if they were about to breathe fire.

Shen Ruyi smiled and said, "It’s fine, I’m doing quite well. There’s nothing to worry about. Besides, my great-uncle the Prince has imperial chefs, so I don't have to cook; I’m perfectly fine and don't need you to wait on me."

The cheongsam is truly the garment best suited to highlight one's temperament; her proud, curvaceous figure was outlined to perfection by the tight-fitting fabric.

"I originally wanted to see the world today, and once I was finished, I would leave the market. But now that Lü Yue is looking for me everywhere, it seems I have no choice but to leave early," Li Dali said.

However, as Yang Mo picked up the guitar again, memories of the wonderful times he had in college flooded his mind involuntarily.

"Not necessarily. If there were serious consequences, it wouldn't be as simple as just giving him a beating!" Qin Shan snorted.

"Don't worry, I know what to do. I've taken passengers like you before. I guarantee I'll get you there!" the taxi driver said.

Just as the lynx leaped, a giant skeletal hand suddenly thrust out from the pitch-black cave, gripping it tightly before instantly retracting back into the darkness.

The exorcists, having prepared themselves when the mass of demonic energy struck, turned and fled the fog-shrouded area in an instant. The rebels were also terrified and scrambled to retreat away from the demonic mass, which spanned a full mile and continuously spewed streams of black fire like meteors; even Liang Danhuo was forced to avoid its sharp edge.

Lan Chixuan sank into the chair his mother had just vacated, propping his elbows on his knees and burying his fingers in his hair, filled with agony and conflict.

Before long, she saw a figure in black run to the lakeside. Upon seeing the ripples in the water, the figure vanished in a flash, heading downstream. Cold Moon knew she might return, and sure enough, after a while, she came back, only to leave again when she saw no one there.

Secondly, he naturally had to find the whereabouts of Su Ci. In all the world, surely only Que'er could find him, and Su Ci was the only person she wished to see, so he had to go to the human realm.

"Brother, where did you go last night? Why are you only just returning?" Yingzi walked up to Long Qing and asked in a soft voice.

Regarding the accident ten years ago, until that point, Lin Yuhao had always felt that the care he and his brother enjoyed was beyond question, and during that time, he had quietly accepted that affection as his birthright.

Han Yanchen was deeply confused by what he said. What did he mean? Did he think he had found another way to save Ningxi, which was why he had remained indifferent all this time? Han Yanchen's gaze fell on Su Ci again, surveying him up and down, feeling more and more that there was something strange about him.