Qiao Ci cast him a disdainful glance. "You think so? You think quite a lot."
With the truth revealed, everyone looked at the self-important man. Miss Qiao was already married, and he was slandering her. Truly lacking in class.
Father Qiao stated sternly, "From now on, our Qiao family will not welcome anyone from your Lu family. Guards, see them out."
"Uncle Qiao, I..."
"No need to say more," Father Qiao signaled for the servants to escort him out, including Feng Xian.
With no other choice, the two had to leave dejectedly. Spreading rumors about someone's daughter like that and not being thrown out was already a sign of the Qiao family's magnanimity.
It was just a minor interlude and did not dampen the spirits of everyone present.
Zhou Tianba sat to the side, his eyes fixed on Zhou Ye, memories flooding back like a deluge...
After having dinner with Father and Mother Qiao, Zhou Ye and Qiao Ci returned to the countryside, as there were still two guests at home.
As soon as they walked out of the Qiao family villa, Zhou Tianba was already waiting there. He looked at Zhou Ye with paternal affection. "Child, can we talk for a bit?"
Qiao Ci glanced at Zhou Ye and then got into their own car.
A short while later, Zhou Ye returned, and Qiao Ci asked nothing.
The car started, heading in the direction of home.
"He told me about my mother and him back then. He said there was a misunderstanding between them. However, I still don't plan to forgive him, nor will I return to the Zhou family with him."
"Okay," Qiao Ci replied calmly, lowering her gaze and fiddling with the calluses on Zhou Ye's hand.
A few days later, Zhou Ye returned to the army. Chen Hu would often praise Zhou Ye's wife to his comrades.
For instance, how beautiful she was, how grand their Western-style house was, and that they even had servants. Later, upon learning that Qiao Ci was the daughter of R City's wealthiest man, his unworldly demeanor made his companions very envious, and they all clamored to visit Zhou Ye's home next time.
After about half a year, Zhou Ye was transferred to R City, resuming a normal life.
Qiao Ci managed her family's business, while he occasionally needed to return to the army to handle some matters. The couple enjoyed a sweet and loving relationship, living a warm and contented life.
After Li Wushuang was released from prison, she learned that Lu Ming was married and was furious. She finally managed to get him out, only to be mocked to his face.
Although Li Wushuang had long prepared herself for him to turn cold-blooded, she was still infuriated. She grabbed the hot soup she was eating and splashed it at Lu Ming.
Lu Ming was later disfigured, and Li Wushuang was sent back to prison again...
In this lifetime, Qiao Ci and Zhou Ye both lived to old age. After their deaths, they donated the Zhou family's fortune to charitable organizations, all used to support impoverished students and school construction.
Returned to the space.
Little Spoon happily hopped over. "Host, you've worked hard! Another SSS-rank. Reward of 100,000,000 points. Now, Host's total points are 500,000."
Seeing that it was about to start its usual routine, Qiao Ci's lips twitched as she refused. "No need to dance. I appreciate it."
Little Spoon was bewildered. How did Host know it was going to dance?
Hehe, but Host said she appreciated it, surely because she was afraid it would be tired from dancing. Host is so kind.
Seeing Qiao Ci clicking on something on her personal panel again, Little Spoon stealthily walked closer, but only managed to catch a glimpse of a location-like screen and a progress bar at 36%.
Although it knew it shouldn't be too talkative, Little Spoon couldn't help but ask, "Host, what is this location?"
Qiao Ci glanced at it. "What does a child need to know so much for?"
Little Spoon obediently stopped asking.
Host's words are commands, must be obedient, hehe.
"Excuse me, do you wish to enter the next plane?"
"Mm."
*
This is a harem novel disguised as a dark fairy tale.
The male lead is a domineering CEO from the 21st century. Due to overwork, he died suddenly and transmigrated into the fairy tale of Prince Snow White.
That's right, not Princess Snow White, but Prince Snow White.
Prince Snow White lost his mother in childhood, and the aging King remarried a new queen. This queen was outwardly kind to Prince Snow White but secretly wanted to kill him. Because if she did, she could inherit the King's throne and become the sole Queen.
Of course, she did not succeed. The young and handsome prince received help from many companions, successfully exposed the wicked queen's true nature, inherited the throne, and was crowned by all his people.
The male lead CEO's transmigration identity was the wicked queen's personal bodyguard. He happened to be pouring bathwater for the queen and had the fortune to witness the queen's beauty.
As they interacted more, they began to hook up.
Knowing the ending of the fairy tale, he absolutely could not let his woman die. Thus, he helped the queen kill Prince Snow White.
Later, he used the queen's power to conquer one country after another.
During this conquest, men were ruthlessly killed by him, and women, as long as they were beautiful and well-figured, were all taken into his harem.
When the queen found out, he had already established his own kingdom in this fairy tale. Because she deeply loved this powerful man, the queen willingly handed over her country to him, just to become the eldest sister in his harem.
Qiao Ci looked at Little Spoon. "That's it?"
Little Spoon looked somewhat embarrassed at the Host, who had already entered the original host's body and had not yet opened her eyes, waiting to receive the original host's plot.
"What's wrong? Where's the original host's plot?" Qiao Ci frowned and guessed. "Is the original host's identity a mystery?"
Little Spoon shook its head.
"The original host is the wicked queen?"
Little Spoon shook its head again.
"Don't force me to hit you." Qiao Ci lost her patience.
Little Spoon quickly and efficiently transmitted the original host's plot.
The original host was not the queen, nor a noble lady, but the ugliest of the seven dwarves.
The original host was originally a princess. Because her sister fell in love with her fiancé, she devised a plan to lure the original host into the dark forest. Using a witch's magic, she transformed her into a dwarf that looked like a frog and drove her into the depths of the forest, intending for her to perish.
As a result, she was rescued by six dwarves living in the forest. Later, she met Prince Snow White. Because she had been hurt, she wanted to help the prince resist the wicked stepmother.
When he became king, she hoped he would also help her return to her country.
Prince Snow White's injuries gradually healed. With immense confidence, he prepared to return and reclaim everything that belonged to him, but he was suddenly surrounded and attacked by knights.
In the end, Prince Snow White died, and her six dwarf brothers also died. As she was on the brink of death, she recovered her original appearance and then also died.
The original host subconsciously felt that things should not have developed this way. Good people should not die tragically, and bad people should receive their just deserts.
"Original host's requests: 1. Help the pitiful Prince Snow White reclaim everything that belongs to him. 2. Transform the younger sister into a toad."