The past was like smoke, and over the past ten years, Gong Nanyan recounted her story.
Mu An quietly listened, occasionally gently patting her smooth back to offer comfort.
As a professional villain, he naturally understood the importance of listening to the female lead's story.
And he was skilled at finding her 'weaknesses' within the story to earn emotional rewards!
The story was neither long nor short.
It was merely about a kind-hearted young girl who, after being kidnapped, encountered a poor boy who might need help.
She reached out her hand to him, only to unexpectedly reenact the real-life version of the farmer and the snake story.
The other party repaid kindness with enmity, and in their escape, they accidentally caused a fire. It almost cost the unconscious young girl her life in the flames! Perhaps she was protected by heaven! She had already walked through the gates of death, yet she miraculously survived. However, she was left with a permanent ugly scar on her body, making her afraid to show her true self to others.
What was even harder to accept was that, for some unknown reason, she suddenly became pregnant! Because of the unwed pregnancy, she was abandoned by her family and expelled from the family tree! Exhausted, the young girl walked out of her family's cold door alone. To support herself and her daughter, she began to learn how to do dirty and tiring work, something she had never done before. She learned to wash clothes and cook, to bargain with market vendors, and to change her baby's diapers...
Every day, she struggled and worked hard to survive! This kind of life seemed endless and suffocating. Until she met him! Her world began to change dramatically...
The story ends here.
In Gong Nanyan's beautiful eyes, mist filled the air, and a few tears hung on her delicate long eyelashes. Her face, as tender as a freshly peeled egg, was now full of exhaustion. Her pitiful appearance made one feel a surge of compassion, wanting to hold her tightly and care for her gently!
"I'm sorry for making you laugh at me!"
"Sister has long been unclean, even if you despise me in the future, I have nothing to say!"
Gong Nanyan forced a smile, her heart trembling in the dark. She was afraid of hearing the cold words of abandonment in the next moment! She wanted to wipe her own tears. She didn't want her fragile appearance to become a laughingstock, especially since that person held a very important place in her heart!
But a large hand moved faster than her, gently wiping away the tears from the corners of her eyes!
Mu An's gentle voice, like a spring breeze, followed.
"One cannot always dwell on the past; we still have the present and the future."
"The past cannot be pursued; today is a gift from heaven."
"As long as we look forward, everything will be fine."
"My dear Nanyan, what do you think?"
Gong Nanyan was slightly taken aback, her pretty face blushing. She seemed to gradually understand the deeper meaning behind Mu An's words, feeling immensely touched!
[Emotional fluctuation from Gong Nanyan's realization +20, congratulations, you have received the reward [Fortune +20]!]
[Emotional fluctuation from Gong Nanyan's shyness and touch +25, congratulations, you have received the reward [Love Stronger than Gold: Golden Jade Bracelet]!]
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[Love Stronger than Gold: Golden Jade Bracelet]: No matter how far apart, as long as the bracelet is worn, with the other's permission, they can instantly teleport to each other's side!
In heaven, we wish to be like winged birds; on earth, we wish to be like intertwined branches!
The Love Stronger than Gold Jade Bracelet, one life, one world, a billion pairs!
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A wave of emotional rewards surged in, and Mu An decided to 'push the boat along' once more!
"Since you and Youbo both see me as the most important person, then you are naturally the two most important people in my life!"
"I cherish you both too much to ever despise you!"
The man smiled, his tone calm, as if he were stating the most normal thing in the world.
His dark eyes were filled with affection for her, without a hint of flaw.
Hearing these 'decisive' words, Gong Nanyan couldn't help but cover her small mouth, her eyes brimming with tears.
So, it turns out... he really didn't despise her!
Her initial choice was correct; he was indeed the person worthy of her deep love!
"So, dear Nanyan, can you tell me if there will be other men living here from now on?"
Mu An looked at her heart, his gaze incredibly serious as he asked.
The distance between them was very close, possibly less than ten centimeters!
Gong Nanyan could clearly feel the unique breath of this man approaching her!
Her cheeks flushed, and she slightly nodded.
The movement seemed slight, yet it was so resolute!
In her glass-like, vibrant eyes, the reflection was filled with the image of this man before her!
In this world, there was no room for anyone else!
"Yes!"
"There is only one person in this life, and that is the position that belongs only to you!"
With this smile, tears like pear blossoms mixed with immense happiness.
It seemed even the flowers were ashamed and dimmed in comparison!
[Emotional fluctuation from Gong Nanyan's smile through tears +30, congratulations, you have received the reward [Proficiency +1314*100]!]
[Gong Nanyan's heart knot has been untied, filled with love for you, emotional fluctuation +50, congratulations, you have received the reward [Cultivation Years +20 Years]!]
[Upon hearing the affirmative answer, Gong Nanyan was deeply moved, her affection for you reached its peak, she will never betray you in this life, emotional fluctuation +100, congratulations, you have received the reward [Future Black Technology Treasury (Can Freely Select Ten Technologies)]!]
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[Future Black Technology Treasury (Can Freely Select Ten Technologies)]: The treasury contains various black technology techniques, all far exceeding the current world's technological level!
Please cherish world peace, choose carefully, and use correctly!
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This was another huge amount of proficiency, plus twenty years of cultivation!
And even the incredible option of selecting ten black technology techniques!
Mu An's lips curled slightly.
'I've completely secured a big gold mine, as expected of me!'
"Good brother~"
At this moment, a sweet and charming voice rang out.
Mu An instinctively looked up.
A girl-like exquisite face, combined with the unique lazy charm of a mature woman...
And, the delicate and alluring collarbone with a gaze from the abyss...
With so many buffs stacked together, even a deity would be overwhelmed!
Mu An felt a bit dry in his mouth, unable to resist licking his slightly dry lips.
If it weren't for his professional villain qualities, he might have lost control!
'Am I... overdoing it?'
A thought suddenly popped into the man's mind.