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"Bai Tang, you haven't introduced me to your companion yet!" Cao Xue said with a grin, both of them wearing the same expression that seemed to say, "Come on, admit it, we can all see that this handsome guy has a close relationship with you."
"This is Karen Adrian!" Bai Tang introduced simply.
"That's it?" Cao Xue replied, dissatisfied with Bai Tang's casualness. "You two have no relationship at all!"
"It's just a companion relationship!" Bai Tang said. "Put aside those unrealistic assumptions in your heads. I'm still single and not looking to end that anytime soon! Also, this guy is really cool and doesn't like to talk much, so please understand."
"He really is cool!" Sheng Qingxi tried to strike up a conversation with Karen Adrian, but was met with a cold glance that made him retreat. "You always manage to attract outstanding people as companions!"
"Half of my companions are you two; are you trying to sell yourself short?" Bai Tang took a sip of her milk wine, savoring the rich flavor that made her squint in enjoyment.
Sheng Qingxi chuckled, "Although I can't compare to you and your companion, I do consider myself slightly better than average!"
Otherwise, how could he and Cao Xue become representatives of Base of D City? Without their current strength, even being a descendant of the Zhang Family wouldn't grant him the opportunity to participate in the exchange meeting.
Bai Tang pouted. If it weren't for having shared several meals at her place, how could these two have improved so much? The food at her home was extraordinary, sourced from ancient times and completely untainted. Occasionally, she would add a few Elixirs to boost their vitality. It would be hard not to stand out! So ultimately, her contribution was the greatest.
"Were those two people your enemies? Do they also come from the city?"
"Not exactly enemies; we just don't see eye to eye!" Sheng Qingxi replied. "You really don't know Teng Yunzhong?"
"Why should I know him?" Bai Tang asked in confusion.
"Teng Yunzhong was the most popular Television star before the apocalypse broke out; you seriously don't know?" Cao Xue exclaimed in surprise.
"I don't know!" Bai Tang shook his head honestly. "What has he acted in?"
Cao Xue replied, "In 'When Flowers Fall,' he plays the male second lead, the female protagonist's master."
Bai Tang remembered that 'When Flowers Fall' was a youth melodrama that Bai Ma was following closely. At that time, Bai Tang was busy traveling through different worlds to make money and didn't watch this drama. However, he was generally aware of the plot: the female protagonist, Flower Falls, was originally the eldest daughter of a prestigious family in Jiangnan. After a calamity struck, the Flower Family was wiped out by a group of intruders, leaving only the seven-year-old eldest daughter, Flower Falls, alive—don't ask how a six-year-old child could remain unnoticed by the intruders; melodramas lack logic. Then Flower Falls was taken as a disciple by Bai Quan Zhenren, an elder from Moshanzhai. Moshanzhai is the leading righteous sect, and its disciples are responsible for exterminating demons and upholding justice. Bai Quan Zhenren has slain countless demons and monsters. Flower Falls is his only disciple and receives his unconditional love and guidance. Over the years of living together, Flower Falls fell in love with the aloof yet warm-hearted Bai Quan Zhenren and confessed her feelings to him. Although Bai Quan Zhenren also developed feelings for her, as an elder of a righteous sect, he could not engage in an incestuous relationship with his own disciple due to the sect's reputation. Therefore, he rejected Flower Falls, who then sadly left Moshanzhai.
After leaving Moshanzhai, Flower Falls met a mysterious man named Nine Nether. The two experienced various adventures together—such as haunted villages and ghostly royal palaces—growing increasingly in sync while developing unusual feelings for each other.
As she grew stronger, Flower Falls began seeking revenge on those who had wronged her family and learned about the truth behind the destruction of the Flower Family. Devastated by this revelation, she fell into madness and darkness, prompting a pursuit by righteous sects. Just when others thought Bai Quan Zhenren had come to eliminate demons and end Flower Falls' life, he surprisingly blocked most of the attacks aimed at her, allowing Nine Nether to rescue her. As a result, Bai Quan Zhenren was sealed away and cast into a volcanic pit to endure five hundred years of fiery torment.
After regaining consciousness, Flower Falls realized that Nine Nether had saved her, deepening their bond as they mutually confessed their feelings for each other without knowing what Bai Quan Zhenren had sacrificed for her. At this time, Nine Nether's true identity was revealed; he was actually the Demon Emperor of the demon realm. Originally from the Dragon Clan—a celestial race—the Dragon Clan had fallen into demonhood due to persecution by the Celestial Emperor.
In fact, the current Celestial Emperor had usurped power through conspiracy; he killed the original Celestial Emperor and slaughtered many loyal subjects of the former regime. A significant portion of celestial beings perished under his hand, forcing many to flee from the celestial realm. The female protagonist's ancestors were among those who escaped after their celestial artifacts were destroyed by a hypocritical sect leader. When she fell into darkness, she annihilated that sect entirely, attracting a siege from righteous forces.
Determining that the Celestial Emperor was their common enemy, Flower Falls and Nine Nether agreed to strengthen themselves before jointly attacking the celestial realm to eliminate him. Nine Nether assisted Flower Falls in entering the Demon Abyss to find the Demon Stone; after absorbing it, her power surged dramatically, making her the new Demon Lord. Finally, they launched an assault on the demon realm together.
By this time, Bai Quan Zhenren had ascended to a higher realm and secretly aided Flower Falls after learning that it was his disciple attacking the celestial realm. In their final showdown against the Celestial Emperor, he even took a fatal blow meant for Flower Falls and successfully stabbed the Celestial Emperor with his sword. With the Celestial Emperor dead and order restored in the celestial realm, Bai Quan Zhenren bestowed blessings upon Flower Falls and Nine Nether before departing gracefully. From then on, they lived happily together without knowing that Bai Quan Zhenren's injuries inflicted by the Celestial Emperor were beyond healing; he returned alone to Mount Qingquan Peak—the place where he had lived with Flower Falls for over ten years—waiting quietly for his end.
In this drama, Bai Quan Zhenren's patience, devotion, and silent sacrifice endeared him to viewers far more than either of the main leads did; his popularity soared above theirs. The actor Teng Yunzhong gained immense fame from this role and became one of the hottest actors in historical dramas at that time.
"Teng Yunzhong has been in the entertainment industry for ten years; before playing Bai Quan Zhenren, he mostly played minor roles or characters with just a few lines. He landed this role because he got involved with Wanjing Entertainment's boss's daughter—who is now his wife. Unfortunately," Cao Xue said with a tone of regret that couldn't hide her schadenfreude, "just when he thought he could shine on the big screen and win several Best Actor awards, doomsday arrived..."
"What did he do to offend you?" Bai Tang asked curiously.
Sheng Qingxi: "I planned a movie with Xue and chose him as the second male lead. In the end, he acted like a diva on set, and I kicked him out."
Cao Xue added: "Although we later learned there was a misunderstanding and another actor framed him, we didn't give him another chance. I don't like this person; he made his fortune relying on his wife while keeping a mistress, who is supposedly his childhood sweetheart."
Bai Tang: "Oh, so it's another combination of a scumbag and a Phoenix man. What about Ke Fengqin? Is she the mistress?"
"She's not worthy!" Cao Xue replied. "Ke Fengqin was Teng Yunzhong's former assistant. Sheng Qingxi and I saved his life outside the base, but when that woman met Teng Yunzhong, she completely forgot our kindness and even went against us."
"That woman likes Teng Yunzhong, right? Why didn't you let your husband use some charm on her?" Bai Tang teased.
"My husband relies on his skills, not his looks!"
Sheng Qingxi proudly puffed out his chest but suddenly realized something was off and said aggrievedly, "Wife, what do you mean? Am I ugly?"
"Not ugly, not ugly! My husband is the most handsome!" Cao Xue smoothly comforted the upset Sheng Qingxi, then turned to Bai Tang: "Teng Yunzhong may be a playboy, but he has good skills and knows how to win people over; you need to be cautious."
Bai Tang smiled: "There isn't anyone in this world who can hurt me!"
"Better safe than sorry; what if he plays dirty?" Sheng Qingxi reminded him, recalling how he had been tricked by Teng Yunzhong once.
"Absolute strength can crush all schemes!" Bai Tang confidently declared. With her abilities and backing, who would dare to touch her? As for schemes, they would likely be resolved by the hidden powers of the government before they even reached her. After all, she is now one of the most important suppliers to the government!
"You know what, forget it..." Sheng Qingxi saw that Bai Tang wasn't listening to his advice and helplessly fell silent. After all, Beijing is Bai Tang's territory; she shouldn't suffer too much loss.
" Cousin!" A woman ran to the side of the four people and sat down next to Sheng Qingxi, hugging his left arm and saying, "You and Cousin are secretly enjoying fine wine without inviting me?"
Sheng Qingxi pulled his arm away from the woman's embrace. "Cousin and I don't have that much money to spend here; it's our friend treating us!"
"Oh, I see!" The woman looked up at Bai Tang and Karen Adrian across from her. When she saw the handsome and cold Karen Adrian, Bai Tang clearly noticed the sparkle in her eyes, a gleam of determination.
"Hello, I'm Xia Mo, Sheng Qingxi's cousin!" Xia Mo said as she extended her right hand toward Karen Adrian, who completely ignored her.
Bai Tang stifled a laugh, watching the scene unfold without helping Xia Mo out of her awkwardness.
Cao Xue also pretended to drink and ignored Xia Mo, showing her clear disdain for this cousin.
Sheng Qingxi likely didn't like this cousin either, but since Xia Mo was his uncle's daughter, embarrassing her would reflect poorly on the Sheng Family. He had no choice but to step in and help her out: "This is Karen Adrian, and this is Bai Tang. Karen Adrian doesn't like talking or interacting with strangers."
Xia Mo retracted her hand and smiled as if unaffected. "What a cool personality! Now that we know each other, we're not strangers anymore, right?"
Karen Adrian didn't even glance at Xia Mo, showing no reaction to her words. This behavior only fueled the woman's competitive spirit, igniting a fierce desire to conquer in her eyes.
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