Pear Xiang Li

[ Warning: Mature Content R-18 ] . . . . . . . What to expect: Revenge, a bit of comedy, some pretty dark humor, an overpowered MC (He worked and suffered for it of course), very cold and ruthless FL, Manipulation, Blackmail, MILFs... lots of them, lots of 'We shouldn't be doing this sex' and more steamy sex scenes. You can skip the sex scenes if you're not willing but if you're a Man (or Woman) of Culture like me, Enjoy. -------------------------------------------------------- This book is quite unique, because it breaks the 4th wall quite a lot of times so be prepared for that. I think that's rare to find on webnovel these days and that's part of what sets this book apart from others. ___________________________________ At 18, Danladi moves to the city to live with his wealthy but neglectful uncle, hoping for a fresh start. A computer genius and gaming prodigy, he’s roped into his uncle’s shipping business, but life in his uncle's household is anything but easy. Constantly belittled and mistreated by his uncle’s wife and her sisters, Danladi endures in silence—until one fateful night changes everything. A betrayal at a Christmas Eve party sets off a chain of events that catapults him into a world of power, deception, and revenge. With the help of his cunning best friend, Eric, Danladi seizes an unexpected opportunity, stepping into wealth and influence overnight. But rather than reveal his newfound fortune, he plays a long game, exacting quiet vengeance before vanishing from their lives. Years later, he re-emerges—this time as the head of a groundbreaking gaming empire, a billionaire at just 23. But success comes at a cost. Lured into a dangerous business deal, Danladi finds himself entangled with the ruthless Italian Mafia, losing nearly everything and barely escaping with his life. Just when he thinks all is lost, he crosses paths with Jenn Carter—a brilliant but relentless MI6 agent hunting the very people who deceived him. She offers him a deal: his skills in exchange for her resources. Together, they embark on a high-stakes mission for justice, deception, and survival. As Danladi is thrust into a world of espionage, undercover operations, and a deadly game of cat and mouse, he and Jenn must navigate their growing feelings for each other while staying one step ahead of those who want them dead. But when a $50 million bounty is placed on their heads, the hunt intensifies, forcing them to fight not just for vengeance—but for their lives. Betrayal made him ruthless. Revenge made him powerful. But will love make him vulnerable?

Black-bellied, sharp-tongued business tyrant vs. adorably cunning, deceptively soft beauty 【Let the evil meet their fate, and if fate doesn't take its course, I'll do it for you】 It was rumored in C City that the merchant Gu Jiangnian was a master of strategy and profit, where every move was made for gain. But everyone at Junhua knew, Director Gu sought not only profit but also people. To what extent? Want money, send money; want someone, send someone; you fight, I guard the door; you brawl, I support you. Before marriage, she was the least favored miss of the Jiang family, battling alone against her cruel stepmother and adulterous father, with her daily work: brawl! Brawl! And brawl some more! After marriage, she was the beloved little ancestor of the Gu Mansion, pampered and protected in the palm of the master's hand, too precious to let others bully, with her daily work: cling to powerful coattails! Cling! And cling some more! 【Post-marriage daily life one】 One day, Mrs. Gu was ill and had lost her appetite. Mr. Gu canceled his appointments to return home, sat in front of her, and coldly stared, his words icy: “Didn’t you say I was a feast for the eyes? Eat!” 【Post-marriage daily life two】 Mrs. Gu found herself in a tight spot, attacked by the public, when a reporter relentlessly pursued Gu Jiangnian asking, “As Junhua’s director and C City’s wealthiest Mr. Gu, what is your opinion on Mrs. Gu's attempt to run over her own biological father?” The man paused abruptly, his face cold as he slowly and deliberately said, “She's spoiled by me. What’s it to you?” Without waiting for the reporter to answer, he arrogantly continued, “Even if you have an opinion, keep it to yourself. My woman, Gu Jiangnian’s woman, is not subject to your criticism.”

Crossing over to the alien world, he became a fallen noble lord. But with the help of the proficiency panel, he started to gain EXP through his family's Knight Breath Technique and followed the footsteps of an ancient and mysterious sorcerer step by step. Thus began a mysterious journey.

In a single moment of chaos, an ordinary man from the modern world finds himself standing over the body of a fallen angel—one he accidentally killed. Before he can even process what he’s done, the world around him shifts. The air crackles with divine energy. A system message appears. [ERROR: Angelic Presence Compromised. Initiating System Override.] His existence is rewritten. His body reshaped. His soul forcibly molded into the form of the angel he slew. But there’s a catch—the fallen angel’s true power is locked away, and the system has bound him to a fate he never chose. Now, he must navigate the celestial hierarchy, masquerading as an entity far beyond his understanding, all while scheming his way to unlocking his stolen divinity. With powerful angels watching his every move, demons lurking in the shadows, and a divine war brewing, he must play the greatest deception of all time—convincing the heavens that he belongs among them. But in a world where faith is power and truth is deadly, how long can a fraud survive before the gods themselves take notice?

Abstract: Set against the backdrop of the bustling springtime in Haicheng, this story unfolds with the encounter between Su Yao, a once-wealthy young lady who has now fallen on hard times, and Li Yi, the heir of a prominent business family known for his charm and rebellious streak. On a vibrant street filled with the latest fashion displays and lively street performances, Su Yao, clutching her job-hunting resume, accidentally bumps into Li Yi, scattering her papers and spilling coffee. Li Yi, initially mistaken by Su Yao as a street hooligan, reveals himself as the powerful heir of the Li Group and surprisingly offers her a chance at an interview. With her elegant demeanor and determination shining through, Su Yao seizes the opportunity, setting in motion a series of events that promise to intertwine their fates. This chance meeting is like a spark that ignites the potential for love, growth, and a journey of transformation as the two from different worlds embark on a path that will test and redefine them.

When Special Agent Celeste Carter goes undercover to infiltrate the deadly DeLuca crime syndicate, she never expects to find herself drawn to the enigmatic and dangerous Adrian Russo—the heir to the empire she’s sworn to take down. As she gains his trust, their game of cat and mouse turns into something far more dangerous: an undeniable connection neither of them can ignore. But when a shocking revelation shakes the foundation of everything they believed, Celeste and Adrian must choose between duty and desire, loyalty and betrayal—before the truth destroys them both.

Gabriel, a dominant omega, is caught up in a complex web of intrigue and danger at the royal court. After uncovering the truth about Olivier, a member of the royal family, and inciting a rebellion, he is marked by an unknown alpha. As the rebellion overthrows the old order, a new empire emerges, driven by a ruthless ruler whose rise Gabriel inadvertently enabled.Haunted by the weight of his actions, he flees from his family, his past, and the dangerous ties of the court. On the run, Gabriel must deal with shifting alliances, hidden enemies, and the growing power of the mysterious alpha whose mark he carries. As the empire's grip tightens and ghosts from his past resurface, he must decide whether to confront the forces threatening to engulf him—or risk losing himself completely in a world that regards him as either a pawn or a weapon.

Zhou Min, an ordinary teacher at a private primary school, goes about his daily routine, shuttling around the campus, repeating the monotonous tasks of lesson preparation, teaching, and homework correction. He's like a puppet confined to a fixed track, with no excitement in his life. This seemingly calm life is completely shattered on an ordinary teaching day. That day, he was standing on the podium, talking eloquently as usual, but he didn't notice at all that a faint and eerie light and shadow was quietly spreading in the corner of the classroom. Just as he turned around to write on the blackboard, a piercing chill suddenly hit him. Then, a mysterious force swept over him with overwhelming power. His eyes went dark, and his consciousness dissipated instantly. When Zhou Min regained consciousness again, he found himself in a dim place. The air was filled with a damp and rotten smell. Strange towering trees grew in a twisted manner, and the criss - crossing vines seemed to hide countless pairs of spying eyes. From time to time, deep roars and rustling sounds of unknown origin could be heard. It was as if this wild and uninhabited land hid countless unknown secrets and deadly crises. Who, or what kind of force, brought him here? And what terrifying truths are hidden in this unknown wilderness?

"The Legend of Li Jing, the Military God" - This is not just a historical novel, it's a masterpiece that completely reshapes the legend of Li Jing, one of the four great generals in Chinese history. Set in the most splendid era of Sui and Tang dynasties, this novel skillfully reconstructs the dynamic era, allowing readers to deeply experience the political, cultural, military, and social landscapes of that time. Here, Li Jing's growth is not just a hero's journey, but also a profound exploration into Chinese traditional culture and national character. In this novel, elements of intrigue and romance are ingeniously integrated, creating a world that is both realistic and imaginative. The author extensively draws upon the pacing of Western novels and the narrative strengths of traditional Chinese chapter novels. This unique combination not only enhances the rhythm and tension of the story but also presents a rich and captivating narrative world to the readers.

Evelyn Hart, a talented but emotionally scarred architect, has spent years building a new life under a borrowed identity. After the tragic death of her best friend, Sophia, Evelyn assumed Sophia’s name to escape her own troubled past. Now, she’s hired to restore a crumbling 19th-century mansion, where she meets Liam Carter, a charming historian with a mysterious air. As they work together, their connection deepens, and Evelyn begins to let her guard down. But Liam has secrets of his own. Unbeknownst to Evelyn, he’s not a historian but a journalist investigating Sophia’s disappearance—a case that has haunted him for years. Just as Evelyn considers confessing her true identity, a shocking discovery in the mansion’s walls turns everything upside down. A hidden letter suggests Sophia’s death was no accident, and Evelyn may have been involved. To make matters worse, Liam reveals he’s known the truth about Evelyn all along. He fell in love with *her*, not the persona she was pretending to be, but their relationship is now tangled in a web of lies, betrayal, and danger. Can love survive when it’s built on a foundation of lies? And what happens when the truth threatens to destroy everything they’ve built?

*Echoes of Her Lies* follows a heartbroken man who, after a series of unanswered messages, discovers the painful truth about his former love. What began as an innocent connection soon turned into uncertainty and sleepless nights, until a shocking revelation shattered his world. With the trust once shared between them, he gains access to her private messages and uncovers her betrayal—she’s moved on to someone else, the very person he had warned her about. Torn between seeking closure and the desire for revenge, he wrestles with his emotions. Though he resolves to move on, a dark thought lingers: instead of letting go, what if he made her feel the same pain she caused him? This gripping tale explores love, betrayal, and the haunting power of unhealed wounds.

Ye Zhenzhen, the omnipotent queen of the film industry, transmigrated as the despised cannon-fodder villainess and wicked stepmother in a novel. Her husband was wealthy but had a superficial relationship with her, and her stepson was adorable but indifferent towards her. According to the book's original plot, this cannon-fodder villainess was about to face a tragic ending... Ye Zhenzhen thought, 'Since I've transmigrated into the book, why should I fear these 2D characters?' In the face of her cold and distant plastic husband's words, she retorted, "How can a grown man with a body temperature of thirty-seven degrees speak such icy and heartless words to his wife?" Then, she was faced with the irrational demands of her stepson's classmate's mother, "Ye Zhenzhen, you owe me an apology." She scoffed disdainfully, "Apologize to you? Will you kneel and listen to me if I do?" With her outstanding professional skills, she turned her life around by hosting a parent-child variety show, becoming an overnight sensation, and receiving countless acting offers! The stepson, who used to address her distantly and never as his mother, suddenly said, "My mom, Ye Zhenzhen, is the kindest and most beautiful woman in the world!" Haters: "So what if she's pretty? She married an old man for money!" One day, her plastic husband appeared at a charity gala and introduced himself, "Hello, everyone. I am Ye Zhenzhen's husband, the rumored old man." The audience below couldn't believe their eyes and ears! The handsome and wealthy CEO of Huan Ya Group was Ye Zhenzhen's husband?! Haters: "Being slapped back in the face like this hurt like hell!!"

Aurora Miller's life is turned upside down when her grandfather hires a new butler named Silas Sinclair. Mysterious and undeniably alluring, Silas quickly captivates Aurora, but his gentle demeanor hides a past full of secrets. As their bond deepens, Aurora begins to unravel the truth. Silas is more dangerous than she ever imagined. Falling for him might be the biggest mistake of her life, one that could cost her everything.

All she wanted was to convince Qin Zhan, a well-known patisserie, to join her in her new restaurant. But, everyone who she had sent returned with bad news: Rejected! Rumor has it that Qin Zhan quit life as a reputable chef to stay in the small town and run a small noodle stand. No matter how much anyone offered to hire him, Qin Zhan had rejected every one. No! That man would not even hear a word before he showed everyone to the door. Since everyone she sent returned with no good result, Gu Xin Ye had no other choice but to do everything herself! Just as Gu Xin Ye thought that she will be able to convince Qin Zhan with her persuasion skill and charm, a misunderstanding led her to work for Qin Zhan instead, as his helper! ----- Illustration: kirinlukis ----- Shared universe with: 1. Loving You Too Much 2. A Lifetime with You 3. You're My Only Star 4. The Dragon Beside Me 5. Love So Sweet 6. Commander Qi's Runaway Wife 7. The Wedding Planner's Romance

Running away from my father’s shadow was supposed to set me free—but life had other plans. Unlike those spoiled rich girls who rebel to "find themselves," my story is different. My father isn’t just wealthy—he’s a fraud, a con artist wrapped in fame and fake billions. The world sees a powerful tycoon, but I know the truth: we're as broke as beggars. The problem? His fame clings to me like a curse. People think I’m stingy when I can't splurge like my so-called friends. Job interviews? Forget it—no one believes I’ll work hard when they assume I have money to burn. And when someone does consider hiring me, they think I’m pulling a social experiment, robbing a more deserving candidate of the opportunity. After years of living under his lies, I finally find a haven where no one knows my real identity. It should have been my fresh start—until I accidentally capture the hearts of two billionaires. One of them is my boss: powerful, magnetic, and maddeningly irresistible. The other is charming, relentless, and determined to win me over. Both of them are dangerous to my carefully hidden secret. Both of them tempt me in ways I never imagined. But I can't have them both—and choosing between them might just destroy the fragile life I've built. How long can I keep pretending before my father’s past catches up to me—and my heart leads me into even deeper trouble?

I've always wanted to be happy but I became toxic, The more I try the more I fail. This is a story about me. In the end I hope I'll make it

At the pinnacle of success, the cost of fame is often measured in sacrifices. To Eleanor Hartwell, unbeknownst to her, it was her marriage. When she realized what she had lost, it was already too late. When one soul fades from your life, another will quietly step in to fill the empty spaces left behind. After all the ache and suffering, Eleanor finds herself falling in love again. However, fate cruelly strikes her again, leaving her more battered and broken. For the second time, she was abandoned. Is there really something wrong with her, or is there someone who wants her to suffer? ----- Daniel looked at Eleanor with sad eyes. “How did I love you?” Ellie’s heart sank. He had forgotten how. She did everything to remind him, but his mind was already filled with someone. She turned to the man who made her whole again, but only contempt and hatred were etched on his sharp eyes. “How can I ever love you?” Everything was a lie. Everything was made for her to suffer. Eleanor bit her cold, quivering lips. When someone returned to her side and did everything to paint her world bright again, she could only ask them, “How am I supposed to love you back?”

Prophecies and lies (book 1 of The Queen series): Ariana never wanted to be mated to the sexy Alpha king, the tingles that she feels every time they touch prove otherwise though. They maybe polar opposites but to Ariana he is still a dream, that she can't help but fall for. Ariana is prophesied to end the world and is despised by her sister, Andria, who decides to drug the king so that she can be Queen instead. What Will Ariana have to do to get back her mate? An eighteen century book filled with scandalous romance and betrayal. New chapters released every Monday, Wednesday and Friday

She was always reckless—climbing castle walls, sneaking into town, chasing danger like it was her birthright. But the day they decided to chain her with marriage, she didn't just rebel—she became feral. And when a cage threatened to close around her, she did what she did best. She ran.

Is it possible to fall in love with a guy you just met on a resort? Was it fate or just coconuts? An 18 year old girl is on a fun summer vacation with her family; and later finds out that maybe the Berry sangria isn't the sweetest thing she can enjoy this summer.

Magical, weird, funny, ridiculous and frustrating piece of art. A group of teens living the ordinary life of going to school, getting a girlfriend/boyfriend, going to prom and so on, ends up on a field trip that changes their lives forever. Will the change in their life be for the better or for the worse? Will they get their dream lovers? Will they remain the same teens who biggest problems is how to get a date for prom or would they have to mature much faster than their peers? Only time would tell the change in their lives. Should they embrace it... or fear it.

Truth Truth is a bitter, harsh reality— sought only when absolutely necessary. If it were up to most, they’d choose to live within lies. The best lies carry a sliver of truth, enough to make them believable. Death Much like truth, death is rarely desired. Only those weary of life seek it out. But for many, it feels like a curse— a curse they long to break. Immortality A sweet lie that countless souls chase. Yet death, with its bitter truth, has claws that may be delayed but never denied. In the end, death is the truth that all living beings shall acknowledge whether one wants or not… ... after running away... why did I come back? ... Discord server link: https://discord.gg/htcCHBHjXd

Eliron once lost his happiness because of a foolish friend's opposing ideology. He lived in misery when the Demon King was summoned on the mortal lands, trapped and bathing in what once was. Until one day, a child offers their hand for a shot of freedom. Once he took it, Eliron bathed in the reality of moving forward. However can he really keep it? Will his new happiness remain and be kept safe? He is nervous again. Why are his new happiness such adventurers?! // I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com yippie!

Detective Aaron Cole’s past is a scar that refuses to heal. Once a promising star in the police force, his career ended in tragedy when a botched case led to the death of his partner and the destruction of his name. Now, a down-and-out private investigator, Aaron lives in the shadows of the city, taking on small cases that barely make a dent in his guilt. That all changes when a mysterious woman enters his office, asking for help with her husband’s sudden disappearance. Her husband, a respected journalist, was investigating the city's most powerful people. The deeper Aaron digs into the case, the more he uncovers a sinister conspiracy, stretching back decades, involving politicians, criminals, and a crime buried in the city's forgotten past. As the case threatens to unravel his already fragile sanity, Aaron must confront the buried truths of his own downfall, and the shadows of his past threaten to consume him entirely. With each revelation, he inches closer to a dangerous truth—one that could cost him everything.

When Amber Benson, a New York City Upper East Side bombshell, plunged from her burning yacht into the Hudson River, she clutched a photo of her fiancé, Jared, cheating on her with his best friend, Lila. Three years later, Violet, a redhead born under the knife of Paris' most mysterious plastic surgeon, returns to Manhattan with a $300 million trust fund. A plan for revenge is laid out in front of the floor-to-ceiling windows of a Fifth Avenue penthouse suite, only to run into the broken starlight in the gray-blue pupils of Ethan, a Wall Street upstart. When four bodies turn up one by one in the Central Park Rose Garden, those diamond-cut vows finally ooze blood.

Shen Weiyi has a younger, boy-next-door boyfriend whose allure lies in his height, long legs, and strong torso. With a wild mind and a talent for flirting, the eighteen-year-old Jiang is impulsive, fun-loving, and fickle, exhibiting both innocent and wolf-like traits at the touch of a button. Beloved by countless girls, he always thought Shen Weiyi, who would do anything at his mere call of 'sister', would forever indulge him, only to find she suddenly doesn't want him anymore. Breakups are breakups; whoever regrets it is a dog. Shen Weiyi, once red-eared and compliant to his every whim, now won't look back, leaving an eighteen-year-old Jiang's genuine liking turning into a resolute declaration of disinterest. 'Jiang,' she says, 'I date for happiness, not for extra headache.' Later, a desperate Jiang tries everything for her, getting injured in the process and lowering himself to the dust, only to see her blooming in another man's arms, which drives him to a jealous rage. Sheng Ting, the genius of the Z University, untouchable and seen by everyone as the embodiment of purity and restraint, had decided the names of their unborn children upon his first glimpse of Shen Weiyi. [Childhood friend VS Sudden love, not seeking the adoration of the whole world but asking to be your one and only exception in life.]

Evelyn Hart, a talented but emotionally scarred architect, has spent years building a new life under a borrowed identity. After the tragic death of her best friend, Sophia, Evelyn assumed Sophia’s name to escape her own troubled past. Now, she’s hired to restore a crumbling 19th-century mansion, where she meets Liam Carter, a charming historian with a mysterious air. As they work together, their connection deepens, and Evelyn begins to let her guard down. But Liam has secrets of his own. Unbeknownst to Evelyn, he’s not a historian but a journalist investigating Sophia’s disappearance—a case that has haunted him for years. Just as Evelyn considers confessing her true identity, a shocking discovery in the mansion’s walls turns everything upside down. A hidden letter suggests Sophia’s death was no accident, and Evelyn may have been involved. To make matters worse, Liam reveals he’s known the truth about Evelyn all along. He fell in love with *her*, not the persona she was pretending to be, but their relationship is now tangled in a web of lies, betrayal, and danger. Can love survive when it’s built on a foundation of lies? And what happens when the truth threatens to destroy everything they’ve built?

“Will you be the one to free me?” Within the walls and the hearts of the people who reside in a city brought back from ruin is a secret. Demons, spirits, and unnatural events referred to as “Omen” roam the streets, terrorizing the people and feeding off the darkness within their minds and souls. A Detective specializing in defeating these Omen sets out to expose the truth of the city through whatever means necessary.