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Lin Ye sensed something was amiss.

Though the venue had returned to its original state, he could still detect an unusual undercurrent lingering in the air.

“Those peacekeepers came by earlier.”

Lin Ye narrowed his eyes.

His gaze swept across the crowd, but he couldn’t find the person he was looking for.

The one he expected to see should have been the most dazzling presence in the room.

Yet she wasn’t there.

No trace of her anywhere.

His expression darkened as if he’d spotted a fly in his meal.

He grabbed a random person.

“Do you know where Su Qingya is?”

The man shook his head.

“Su Qingya? Never heard of her. Though there was a Xu Qingya—can’t say where she went, though.”

This person’s memory had been tampered with, and faint traces of tranquility emanated from them.

So, the authorities took her away?

“Let’s go to the Peacekeeping Bureau.”

“Yes, sir.”

Before he could step out, a sinister chuckle echoed inexplicably from behind him:

“What do you want with Su Qingya?”

His hairs stood on end.

He spun around—but saw nothing.

Yet an uncontrollable, cackling laughter erupted in his mind, drilling into his skull like a swarm of buzzing insects.

“Damnable Joy! Who the hell are you?”

“Hehe~ So that’s how it is. You’ll find her, President Lin. On a rainy day, you’ll see the one you long for. And then… you won’t be able to stop yourself from wanting to control her.”

“You’ll find her so breathtakingly beautiful, yet her heart will never be yours. An uncontrollable rage will seize you—because you walk the Path of Domination, and bending her to your will is effortless.”

“In your life, there’s nothing you can’t possess—people or objects alike. They will all kneel before you. This is your destined path.”

The jeering laughter scurried like rats through his mind.

Lin Ye clutched his head, pain splitting his skull.

“You’re trying to manipulate me.”

“Isn’t this the reality you crave, President Lin? Hehehe~”

“Hmph! You dare try to control a Harbinger of the Domination Path?” His fists clenched.

“When have I ever controlled you? Haven’t you already imagined this truth for yourself? Do you know why you never seem to cross paths with her? Because… she doesn’t care about you. Your wealth, your influence—they mean nothing to her.”

“Otherwise, why would she defy you so brazenly?”

“So go ahead. Control her. Dominate her. Make her kneel in repentance at your feet. Make her regret her choices. She should have chosen you from the start—don’t you think?”

He should have rejected it outright.

Held fast to his principles.

Denied this fabricated reality—then he could’ve broken free.

But…

He couldn’t speak the words.

Could he truly deny it?

He couldn’t.

“You believe it! You believe it! Hahaha~”

The laughter grew shriller before finally fading.

Lin Ye shook his head, disoriented. Something had just happened—but he couldn’t articulate it.

He left with his subordinates in tow.

—

Xu Nian and Su Qingya returned home exhausted, collapsing into bed. When they awoke, they stretched drowsily.

No nightmares. Just deep, peaceful sleep.

Still half-asleep, Xu Nian stood blankly, her amber fox eyes barely open.

Her snowy ears and tail drooped listlessly.

In contrast, Su Qingya was full of energy. She lovingly groomed Xu Nian’s fur, helped her dress, then carried her to the bathroom mirror. Wrapping her arms around Xu Nian from behind, she dutifully brushed her teeth for her.

After rinsing and wiping her face with a towel, Xu Nian finally regained clarity.

“You’re acting nine-tenths off today.”

“Isn’t it normal for a husband to care for his tired wife?”

“Huh? Shouldn’t it be the wife tending to her lonely husband?”

“Yeah, but I can use my hand anytime—no cooldown.”

Xu Nian fumed!

She threw a furious fox punch, ready to teach Su Qingya a lesson—how words could invite disaster.

“By the way… I haven’t washed this hand since yesterday. Mmm, it’s full of Nian’s scent~”

“Could you not be such a degenerate?!”

“It’s proof of my love! Not some perverted act! You’re my girlfriend—we can get as spicy as we want!”

“Do you think I’m just a damn vibrator?!”

“You’ve got the order backward.”

Su Qingya flicked Xu Nian’s forehead before smoothing out her clothes and meticulously combing her fluffy tail.

“Nian… I’ll brush your tail for the rest of our lives.”

Xu Nian’s face burned crimson.

“Enough already! No more sweet talk. Eat up—we’ve got places to be.”

“Got it.”

Breakfast was simple: steamed buns and milk.

The buns were generously stuffed, thin-skinned and savory.

Su Qingya blinked in surprise.

In her mind, wealthy families shouldn’t eat so plainly. But she didn’t comment, quietly taking a bun and milk.

Her appetite matched Xu Nian’s—small. Even one bun felt like too much.

“How about a family trip today?” Xu’s mother suggested.

“Sorry, Mom. Qingya and I have plans.”

“Tch. Choosing hubby over mom now, huh? A date?”

Xu Nian flushed again. “I’m the husband!”

No way was she accepting the “wife” label—past life memories insisted she was the man here. Even as a girl now, she had to reclaim dominance.

“Alright, alright. Understood, my dear wife~”

Su Qingya’s tone was obedient, but the words dripped with mischief.

“You—!”

Another fox punch flew.

The battle for spousal authority raged on—urgently.

“Mom, we’re heading to the Peacekeeping Bureau today.”

“Why there? You two in trouble?” Xu’s mother panicked.

Xu’s father glanced up from his phone, studying them.

“No—just wrapping up that goodwill case from before. They want to recognize us formally.”

Explaining Harbingers was tricky. Claiming they’d become reserve officers would only raise more disbelief.

“Come back early. Check in when you arrive.”

“Got it.”

“Wait.”

Xu’s father stopped them at the door.

“What is it, Dad?”

“Qingya, this is for you.” He handed her a card. “Limit’s a million. Spend freely.”

“Dad, this—this is too much!”

Su Qingya reeled.

A million? She’d never seen such wealth before.

Back then, a month’s part-time work earned her mere thousands. How many years would this take?!

“Silly girl, it’s nothing. Take it—eat well, buy what you like. No need to hold back.”

With a wave, he stuffed the card into her pocket.