Chu Xia

“I... I was wrong...” “Are you still telling people you're single?” The noble and cool man was carrying the girl, who deliberately put on heavy makeup, home with one hand. “No, no, please spare me, Mr. Chairman...” sobbing in a completely undignified manner. Another slap landed, “Call me what?” The girl tearfully pleaded: “It's husband, my husband, please spare me, I won't dare again...” As everyone knows, the chairman of the world's leading conglomerate has no hobbies beyond work, except for pampering his wife, pampering his wife, going home to pamper his wife! And after being reborn, Su Ge’s favorite hobbies, besides showing off their relationship in various ways every day, are to punish villains, punish villains, and punish villains together with her husband! [Rebirth + Sweet Romance + Feel-Good Story]

In her past life, Xia Chu lost her virginity before marriage and was scorned by her family as a wanton woman, forced to marry an old widower with a limp. Her aunt and mother died one after another because of her. Fleeing alone to the south to work, she suffered a hard life and eventually died tragically at the hands of a scoundrel. Reborn, she is determined to protect those who love her and those she loves, to rewrite destiny. Those who framed her, she will make them suffer the consequences; those who forced her, she will make them kneel and beg for mercy; and those who killed her, she will make them wish they were dead! By the way, that tall, stoic man with good looks, loyalty, and skills, I might as well marry you since you’ve got it all.

No system, pure time travel, relying on intelligence and knowledge to control the situation, do not enter if you do not like it. ----------------------- The protagonist travels to the Republic of France and becomes a quasi-rich third generation in a family of agricultural tractors. Unfortunately, it is near Paris. The Germans will soon come here, and to preserve the family, France must be saved. Gallieni: "God, the enemy actually presented their flank to us!" Xia Fei: "This can't be true, could it be a trap?" Protagonist: "The food is ready, go ahead, do I need to feed it to your mouth?" German Army: "Is this a tractor factory? What are these steel monsters that are impervious to knives and guns?"

One-line summary: She is his lifelong obsession, to the point where he was willing to be a third wheel, scorned by society, just to wedge his way into her relationship with her fiancé. Synopsis: Cold-hearted and indifferent female lead + Scheming and subservient CEO male lead Summary: Rong Xiu’s biggest regret in life was missing out on Fan Xia. He secretly loved Fan Xia for 7 years. Watched her go public with her boyfriend. Watched her kiss her boyfriend at their wedding. Until that man blissfully nestled in Fan Xia’s arms, obtaining everything he could only dream of. The crazy jealousy stripped away his hidden secret love, layer by layer, burning like wildfire. Fan Xia, how can I have you! 【Reading and Trigger Warning Guide】 1. Female dominant, male submissive, male pregnancy 2. Male lead schemes his way to the top, male competition Author: Hai Da Ren

Li Xia, adoptée à la naissance, découvre que sa vraie mère est peut-être vivante. Le retour de Jian, fils de sa mère adoptive, avec sa fiancée, ravive des secrets et une tension interdite. Entre mensonges et émotions brisées, Li Xia doit choisir entre vérité et loyauté — au risque de tout perdre

Chu Yang, Guru Pedang Sembilan Kesengsaraan yang ke-9, mengorbankan hampir segalanya yang dia miliki demi meningkatkan seni bela dirinya, termasuk cinta dalam hidupnya. Setelah menghabiskan tiga tahun mencari potongan kelima dari Pedang Sembilan Kesengsaraan, dia disergap dari semua sisi di tempat itu. Terluka parah tanpa cara untuk melarikan diri, Chu Yang melaksanakan teknik pengorbanan dengan menusukkan Pedang Sembilan Kesengsaraan ke jantungnya sendiri. "Dengan darah dari hatiku, sepuluh ribu kesengsaraan akan runtuh!" Setelah menyaksikan kematian semua penyerangnya, pandangan Chu Yang mulai menggelap. Di kejauhan, beberapa saat sebelum kematiannya, dia melihat dalang yang merencanakan kejatuhannya — Mo Tian Ji. Dengan itu, matanya akhirnya tertutup. Namun, dengan tiba-tiba, Chu Yang terbangun kembali dan mendapati bahwa dia kembali ke usianya yang keenam belas! Lebih jauh lagi, Roh Pedang dari Pedang Sembilan Kesengsaraan sekarang bersemayam di dalam Dantian-nya, pusat energi tubuhnya! Dari saat itu, Chu Yang kemudian mulai memperbaiki semua penyesalan masa lalunya, dan mengukir legendanya sendiri dengan memenuhi takdirnya sebagai Guru terakhir Pedang Sembilan Kesengsaraan, dan mengalahkan Iblis Surgawi di luar wilayah Benua Sembilan Langit.

Si Chu Feng ay tumawid sa Jiuzhou Continent at minana ang Ancestor God Blood Pearl, nagkultiba hanggang siya ay naging isang Pinakatuktok na Martial Emperor. Sa pagkakataon, iniligtas niya ang isang napakagandang babae na kanyang nahulugan ng loob at pinakasalan. Hindi inaasahan, ang babae ay lumabas na Emperatris ng Imperyo ng Jiuzhou, at pagkatapos manganak ng kambal, isang dragon at phoenix, umalis siya nang hindi nagpapaalam. Sa pamamagitan ng maraming mahigpit na paglilinis at marrow-washing sessions na isinagawa ni Chu Feng, ang mga batang ito ay nakakagulat na nakabuo ng kataas-taasang Banal na Mga Rune sa loob nila, na may kakayahang supilin ang lahat ng uri ng enerhiya sa buong Jiuzhou. Tatlong taon ang nakalipas, habang mabagal at kaibig-ibig, ang hindi matalo ngunit walang kamalay-malay na magkapatid, ay sinamantala ang secluded meditation ni Chu Feng sa panahon ng Crossing the Divine Tribulation, patago silang lumabas ng nayon, at nagsimula ng paglalakbay upang hanapin ang kanilang ina.

Chu Yi muere en un accidente automovilístico y se convierte en Landon Barn, el hijo ilegítimo del rey Barn, gobernante de Arcadina. Como su madre era una sirvienta y la mayor desgracia del rey, su padre siempre lo había despreciado. Lo mismo podía decirse de sus medios hermanos. Cuando cumplió 15 años, su padre anunció que la ciudad de Baymard le sería entregada y ya no estaría bajo el control del imperio. Era un hecho bien conocido que las tierras de Baymard eran estériles y empobrecidas... Por el amor de Dios, esto era un destierro. Su padre inepto lo había desterrado indirectamente del imperio. Chu Yi se despertó en un carruaje, camino a Baymard con un sistema. "¿Y qué si mi padre me odia? ¿Y qué si estoy desterrado?... Convertiré mi territorio en una sociedad moderna".

Qiao Mei transmigró a una novela como un personaje secundario con el mismo nombre que ella, que carecía de presencia. Este personaje secundario era una campesina que no podía casarse debido a su obesidad. Según el guion original, esta chica del campo Qiao Mei estaba mimada por su abuelo. Sin embargo, sus parientes eran todos personas viciosas y crueles. Su abuelo tenía una salud precaria, así que una vez que muriera, los parientes dividirían y se tragarían sus activos. Por lo tanto, el mayor deseo del abuelo era casar a Qiao Mei. Para ello, incluso sacrificó y traicionó al nieto de su buen amigo, Xia Zhe. El abuelo emborrachó a Xia Zhe y hizo que Qiao Mei se llevase al fuerte y guapo Xia Zhe con su cuerpo que pesaba más de doscientas libras. Luego, el abuelo los atraparía al día siguiente y obligaría a Xia Zhe a casarse con Qiao Mei. Sin embargo, eso eventualmente ocasionó el inicio de la desafortunada vida de Qiao Mei. Además, en la historia original, Qiao Mei tomó posesión del misterioso jade de Xia Zhe. Pero debido a la estupidez de Qiao Mei, la hermana de su primo engañó a Qiao Mei para que le entregara el jade, lo que resultó en que la familia del primo se hiciera rica. Cuando Qiao Mei transmigró aquí, fue durante el incómodo momento en que estaba haciendo el amor con el hombre después de emborracharlo. Se despertó aturdida al día siguiente y el equipo del abuelo ya había aparecido en la puerta. Qiao Mei se asustó. No quería seguir el camino original y casarse con un hombre que no la amaba. Y así, mintió y ahuyentó al abuelo. —¡También empujó al hombre hacia afuera antes de obligarse a mirar su reflejo bronceado y regordete en el espejo! —Ay, lloró por su fea apariencia... Como un luchador de sumo en ropa interior de tela grande, incluso las tiendas de ropa de tallas grandes no tenían ropa de su tamaño. —¡Y su cara era del tamaño de una pizza, una pizza quemada! —Qiao Mei decidió reformar su vida. —¡El primer paso, perder peso! —¡El segundo paso, limpiar su habitación! —Solía ser muy meticulosa con la limpieza, y aunque su casa actual tenía un patio enorme, —¡solo podía describirlo como un desorden! —El tercer paso era aferrarse firmemente al jade para que su codicioso primo no tuviera oportunidad. Solo que, según la historia original, ¿no se suponía que el alto y guapo Xia Zhe la odiara? —¿Por qué estaba siendo cada vez más amable con ella?

Chu Yi mati dalam kecelakaan mobil dan menjadi Landon Barn, anak tidak sah dari raja Barn, penguasa Arcadina. Karena ibunya adalah seorang pelayan dan aib terbesar raja, ayahnya selalu membencinya. Hal yang sama juga berlaku untuk saudara tirinya. Ketika dia berusia 15 tahun, ayahnya mengumumkan bahwa kota Baymard akan diberikan kepadanya, dan tidak lagi berada di bawah kendali kekaisaran. Sudah merupakan fakta yang diketahui umum bahwa tanah Baymard tandus, dan penuh kemiskinan.... Demi dewa, ini adalah pengasingan. Ayahnya yang pemalas secara tidak langsung telah mengasingkannya dari kekaisaran. Chu Yi bangun di dalam kereta, dalam perjalanan ke Baymard dengan sebuah sistem. "Jadi bagaimana jika ayahku membenciku? Jadi bagaimana jika aku diasingkan?.... Aku akan mengubah wilayahku menjadi masyarakat modern"

Chu Yi meurt dans un accident de voiture et devient Landon Barn, le fils illégitime du roi Barn, souverain d'Arcadina. Parce que sa mère était une servante et la plus grande honte du roi, son père l'a toujours méprisé. On pouvait en dire autant de ses demi-frères et sœurs. Quand il a eu 15 ans, son père a annoncé que la ville de Baymard lui serait donnée et ne serait plus sous le contrôle de l'empire. C’était un fait bien connu que les terres de Baymard étaient stériles et pauvres.... Pour l'amour de Dieu, c'était un bannissement. Son père paresseux l'avait indirectement banni de l'empire. Chu Yi se réveille dans une calèche, en route pour Baymard avec un système "Et alors si mon père me déteste? Et alors si je suis banni?.... Je vais transformer mon territoire en une société moderne" .

Chu Chen, the young master of the first family in Huaxia and the inheritor of the world's first mysterious door, accidentally sealed his two souls and five souls on his way down the mountain and became a fool for five years as a door-to-door son-in-law.

A Time-Loop Tragedy of Love and Cosmic Sacrifice In a city trapped in a dying 42-day time loop, Ren awakens with no memory of his past lives—only the haunting presence of Chu, a silver-haired girl who warns him: “Don’t love me. Everyone who does… vanishes.”

Chu Zhi wakes up in a parallel world as a fallen idol—once China’s top star, now drowning in scandals: plagiarism, secret marriage, cheating rumors. The original owner’s tragic death (thanks to severe depression) leaves him with a ruined reputation, loaded with massive debt, and a bizarre [Idol Personality System]. To survive, he must complete absurd tasks: devouring spicy hotpot before a concert, chugging alcohol before filming—things no sane celebrity would dare do. Each act earns him "points" to unlock blind boxes, but the public thinks he’s spiraling into madness. Yet, beneath the chaos, Chu Zhi clings to music and his loyal fans. Can he weaponize the system’s madness to clear his name… or will he become the entertainment industry’s most glorious trainwreck?

"Chu Zhaoyang, what are you doing unbuttoning?" Gu Nian stepped back. Chu Zhaoyang unbuttoned the last button of his shirt, "Sleep." "But it's daytime now, hey... weren't you going to sleep? Let me go first..." To outsiders, everyone thought that Master Chu was cold and face-paralyzed as if he didn't have any expression, but they didn't know that he was kidnapped when he was young and had nightmares every night. It wasn't until he met Gu Nian, that he suddenly felt that sleeping was quite enjoyable... He knew that there was someone living in her heart, and even if that person would never come back, all he had to do was to drive that person away and change the tenant in her heart. However, the person who should have been dead came back..... He said pitifully, "Gu Nian, I seem to be homeless." But Gu Nian pointed at his heart: "When you moved in, I signed a lifetime residence agreement with you." He laughed. .................................................... Hi guys, This time I'll try to translate one of my favorite novel that I've been a fan of. Since I can't find the novel in Webnovel, I thought about giving it a try to translate it. And, I would love to let you all enjoy this novel. Plus, if you know that this series is from the seven gentleman series. You may know that this novel is the third book before the story of Han Zuoli, The Long-awaited Mr Han

"I want a divorce," Xia Yuqing declared, placing the signed papers on her husband's desk. His response? "Pay up 50 million for breaching the marriage contract... or make my mother despise you." Once a powerful empress in her past life, Xia Yuqing has now transmigrated into the body of a woman with the same name, bound in a loveless contract marriage. Fed up and desperate for freedom, she decides to do both: become a money-making machine and a mother-in-law's worst nightmare. But her plans start to hilariously backfire when her cold, distant husband suddenly begins to fall for her. And there's a catch—he looks just like the emperor, her husband from her past life. Now, what will Xia Yuqing do when her cold husband demands a chance at their relationship? Will the once-powerful empress choose her freedom, or will she surrender to the love she never saw coming? *** This is my discord link: https://discord.gg/KSNFUJD

After Xia Feng found himself transmigrated, he faced a horrifying twist—his heart had been inexplicably removed. In its place was a damaged, malevolent heart with a grim expiration date: it would only last eighteen years. But this wasn’t just any heart; it was a magical one, capable of synchronizing with the strength of its chosen target. To survive, Xia Feng made a desperate choice: he bound himself to the future villain destined to bring about the world’s destruction—the Witch of Destruction. Her strength would become his strength. The more powerful she grew, the more powerful he would become! With this newfound connection, Xia Feng quickly realized that picking fights wasn’t just a bad habit—it was a survival strategy. With a sly grin, he taunted, “Miss Witch, I’ll admit you’re strong… but not strong enough!” -------------------------------------------------------------------------For early access: https://www.patreon.com/collection/1356390?view=expanded

Xia Yingying was once the epitome of an extremely elegant and gracious lady. Now, she lay there at the bank of the sea looking broken and shattered with bruises on her skin. She was deeply in love with her fiance Tang Qing and treated her best friend Hu Mingyou like a sister. Only to find out now at her death point that they were secret lovers, they caused her family's downfall, made her miscarried beaches they knew she was carrying the child of a powerful and untouchable tycoon___ Lu Quinzue. She made a vow that if she was ever reborn, she would make these two beg for death and make their backers pay tenfolds. ****************** Lu Quinzue was stunned. Never in his life has he met someone as bold as the girl. " What makes you think you're qualified" Lu Quinzue said lazily. " Your grandma likes girls with elegance and temperament that match mine" Xia YingYing continued. " There are two or three candidates with that qualification. Why should I choose you?" Lu Quinzue looked at her sharply. " I can treat your grandma's illness " Xia YingYing said. She didn't want to use this method but then she just has to reveal her identity.

Chu Ci had been abandoned by the Chu family for eighteen years until one day, the critically ill old man ordered someone to bring her back home.    Upon seeing Chu Ci, whose appearance was poor and unkempt, with his entire body being worth no more than a hundred yuan, everyone in the Chu family felt disgusted. The servants at home are dressed more decently than Chu Ci. How could their family have such a down-and-out daughter? Still considering dividing the inheritance of the Chu family? Absolutely not!  However, soon after, they discovered that something was wrong with the daughter they had left to grow up in an orphanage. She casually scores first place in the exam, has a safe filled with hundreds of thousands or even millions of top-quality jadeite, gives away a variety of high-end luxury goods, and is referred to as "boss" by various professors and bosses... Mr. Chu: As long as you make progress, the inheritance will be given to you.     Chu Ci: I just want to be a salted fish waiting to die.     A certain boss: I have a lot of money, come to my house and I will support you and take care of you.     Chu Ci: Are there any conditions?     A certain boss: Let me taste the salted fish.     Chu Ci: The salted fish is very salty and not tasty.     A certain boss: How can you tell whether salted fish is salty or not without trying it? "PS: I am an amateur translator. Please overlook any minor grammatical errors."

une apocalypse, pas de pouvoirs, une volonté de survivre à toute épreuve et aucun scrupule à faire ce qu'il faut

Wei Rongyu's dream was to succeed his father as the greatest general in the Kingdom of Wu. However, all his years of hard work for training as a Knight went down the drain when the neighboring Kingdom of Han colluded with the Invaders from Mongol and brought hell upon his nation. --------------------- If the title doesn't tell this enough, then yes this is inspired by Ave Xia Rem Y and several other Xianxia that exist.

He is Yun Xia, the last heir of the Han Dynasty, which was destroyed by the brutality of the Ming Dynasty's forces. Yun Xia narrowly escaped death when Nan Ziang, a trusted aide of Emperor Yun Hao, took her away from the palace just as the Ming army massacred the entire royal family. Nan Ziang brought the three-year-old Yun Xia to Mount Huangshan, where she was entrusted to the care of his master, Cia Sun — a legendary warrior known as the Golden Lion. Under Cia Sun’s guidance, Yun Xia became a highly skilled martial artist by the age of twenty. Her mastery in both unarmed combat and weaponry was exceptional, and it filled Cia Sun, the Golden Lion, with pride. But a heavy burden awaits Yun Xia. As instructed by Emperor Yun Hao, Nan Ziang handed Yun Xia a will, stating that she must one day restore the fallen Han Dynasty. Will Yun Xia be able to fulfill her father’s dying wish — especially when the one she loves is the daughter of the ruler of the Ming Dynasty?

Xia Ling was once a powerful God who controlled demonic powers.He finds himself betrayed by the demons he once controlled.The balance between gods and demons unravels, and a war starts, which ends with the gods losing. Xia Ling and a handful of gods are cursed and cast into the mortal realm, condemned to wander as lunatics. Centuries go by, and Xia Ling remains trapped in the mortal realm.Finally, a lower ranking god breaks his curse. He wants to take revenge from those who have wronged him,he decides to infiltrate the new heaven. Xia Ling takes a daring approach, sneaking back into the divine realm as the concubine of one of the villians!

She's a photography genius. However, she finds herself bullied by her stepmother and stepsister, and thus, isn't able to showcase her talent. He's the young master of Sharp Edge Group, cold and ruthless. However, he fancies her. With a marriage certificate, he forces her to marry him. She goes from a fallen Cinderella to an enviable Young Madam Lu. He supports her as she soars freely in the world of photography. Oppression and anti-oppression, hunting and fleeing. They are destined to be entangled for a lifetime.

On the day of the broken engagement, she read his fortune— Disaster. And so, it turned out to be a disaster. He, impressive in uniform and commanding respect, became her immediate boss because of this "disaster." A broken engagement storm, a hidden marriage journey, a quest to win back his wife. He treasured her as the apple of his eye, yet she avoided him like a devastating flood or ferocious beast. Facts proved— If this person, this feeling, belongs to you, then—you simply can't escape it! Chu Liangxia could never have imagined, after all the twists and turns, that she would still end up marrying him. A contract, a marriage certificate, and a handsome but dark-hearted man from then on, Chu Liangxia began her life of covert marriage. The contract was as follows: First, post-marriage life, no interference with each other. Second, in front of relatives and friends, keep up appearances when necessary; Third, during cohabitation, provide mutual assistance and prioritize harmony; Fourth, ... This contract emphasized fairness and justice, absolutely rational, and mutually beneficial. Chu Liangxia was very satisfied. But— Not long after the marriage, Chu Liangxia tragically discovered that she had been tricked! Where was that dignified and stern young master from before? How did he turn into a shameless beast in gentleman's clothing?! Damn, where's the face?! [Theater] Life before marriage— Work diligently; Matchmake attentively; Swindle enthusiastically. Life after marriage— Fiercely deal with troublemakers; Outwit mistresses; Bravely confront the lord of the house! And so— Chu Liangxia exploded! "I want a divorce!" Slamming the table hard, Chu Liangxia brandished her Peach Blossom Sword, pointing it right under the man's chin. Feng Ziheng's face darkened as he smashed a contract onto her face, "Dare to divorce, and I'll break your legs!" == One on one, warm romance fiction, half in the entertainment circle, focused on a warm and humorous love story, come and dive in. PS: The setting of this story is purely fictitious, please don't scrutinize it.

# MOE # BIGSHOT # HEROINE CUTE BABY # VICIOUS Song Liangjiang married Chu Jingmo because of a mishap. After their marriage, Chu Jingmo suddenly disappeared. Three years later, they met again at a reception. Song Liangjiang was so shocked that she felt her soul leave her body for a moment. However, Chu Jingmo, a CEO, lightly said, “Miss Song, have we met before?” Song Liangjiang came back to her senses and she replied with a smile, “Of course not.” On the way back, Chu Jingmo closed his eyes to relax, but muttered slowly to himself, “Song Liangjiang… That’s a familiar name.”His assistant answered hesitantly, “She’s your wife, sir. To be precise, your former wife. Your mother made the decision to divorce you both a year ago.”Chu Jingmo: “...” He leaned back and relaxed once more. “Bring her to my room tomorrow. I want to talk to her.”At the same time, a miniature version of Chu Jingmo was eating at home. “Mommy, we don’t need Daddy.”

The gods are lazy, selfish, and addicted to gambling. When trouble hits the cosmos, they don’t fix it—they bet on mortals to do it for them. Each god chooses a candidate from the lower realms, throws them into a brutal journey of cultivation, and watches them like a game show. One winner would rise among the multi-choosens. This time, the stake, more like a prize is the entire cosmos. Luo Zhen, was also a god but unlike others, he had casually and uninterestingly tossed down his lot. And his lots had instead caught Chu Feng who was about to die on earth. Transmigrating to another world, which is the cultivation world, Chu Feng's soul wandered and suffered various disaster before finally finding himself a leper's body to possess and worst of it all, he has no spirit root. Then how will he cultivate and ascend to the heaven? How will he right those that had wronged him? Find this out in the IMMORTAL PATH OF THE GODS GAMBLES

Having a two-faced personality and being a liar is a sin? But for our main character Xia Yaoyao that is a need. It means that she can protect herself from people on her household that tried to do harm on her. From an early age, lying is just like breathing to her. She developed the skill to lie through her teeth without twitching. She appeared as a delicate girl that always has a smile plastered on her face but her true personality different from what she shows on the outside. 复黑 Black belly - They may appear to be nice but are actually wicked as the belly in the term means a hidden part of them. This is not a translation. This humble writer need to express her sorry if it's not up to your standard, Please excuse this humble writer's grammar as English is her third language. But overall, this humble writer wish that the readers can enjoy the story as much as how she enjoy writing it.

The protagonist is reborn in a wasteland with the doomsday log, facing numerous crises after his rebirth. He first discovers mysterious clues, explores bases to gather resources, and befriends companions to form a team. After breaking out, he survives in the wilderness, awakens skills, and heads to the city, laying plans and collecting intelligence amidst conflicts. The team integrates resources to build a base, trains and explores to enhance their strength, and collaborates with other factions to resist the zombie tide and achieve victory. However, new challenges, conspiracies, and internal crises continue to arise, and the protagonist uncovers the truth to stabilize the situation. In the climactic showdown, a formidable enemy attacks, and the team turns the tide to save the world. After the peace, they rebuild civilization and pass on the mission. In the hidden chapter, a mysterious visitor brings challenges, and the protagonist deals with a secret organization to secure peace. Upon returning from a multiverse adventure, he faces intertemporal threats. In the ultimate showdown, they unite to save the world. The side story tells the tale of the companions, and in an endless loop, the protagonist breaks the cycle, ensuring the inheritance of civilization, and the legend endures.

Chu Lingyun had transitioned from a naive college student to an ordinary office worker, living a routine existence bound by rules—until one day, a strange dream completely rewrote the trajectory of her life. Gao Muyang, a stern and by-the-book police officer, was assigned to investigate a recent residential fire. Initially deemed an accidental tragedy, his deepening probe unexpectedly revealed it to be a deliberate arson plot. The abrupt turn of events occurred because Gao Muyang’s professional instinct immediately identified Chu Lingyun’s suspicious presence at the fire scene. Believing the circumstances to be dubious, he concluded she likely held critical knowledge about the incident. （Parts of the dream were reenactments of real events.）