Futile Devices Scans

Nalan Xuan’s expression remained rigid. As though his grip were not already tight enough, he clenched his right fist even harder. Of everyone present, only Nalan Xuan and Xiao Dezi knew that something was hidden within that fist. And only Nalan Xuan knew what that seemingly insignificant object meant. Precisely because he knew where it…

Before Imperial Physician Liu could even finish saying “forgive this subject,” Feng Xuanyi had already lost patience with watching the portly old man totter to his knees, trembling so badly that he could barely get the words out. He waved him off impatiently. “I don’t care what method you use. I want Virtuous Lord completely…

Fresh air eagerly squeezed through every crack. The thick clouds gradually parted, making way for the first rays of morning. One beam of light fell, then two, then countless rays. They gently covered the city, the balcony railing, the window frames, and happiness itself, before mischievously landing on Mai Ding’s pillow. Mai Ding rubbed his…

Mai Ding raised one hand to shield his eyes from the sun and squinted through his fingers, then scooted farther beneath the shade umbrella. It really was comfortable. The sunlight warmed his entire body. Mai Ding had completely forgotten about school, forgotten the Academic Representative position, and even his grand plan to contribute to the…

When they reached the island, fresh ocean air rushed toward them. Mai Ding stared dumbly at the scenery. It was almost too beautiful. Azure sea, golden sand, clouds made whiter by the contrast. Mai Ding happily ran ahead, then remembered getting lost yesterday and limited himself to happily running back and forth instead. An Zi…

Mai Ding’s English ability extended at most to everyday phrases such as “Have you eaten?” and “Nice to meet you.” He couldn’t understand the road signs at all and had no idea how to ask for directions. Wearing a miserable expression, he thought he couldn’t possibly have walked very far, so why couldn’t he find…

Late that night, when An Zi Yan finished reading and returned to the bedroom, Mai Ding was already asleep, occupying practically the entire bed. An Zi Yan walked over and lowered his head to press a kiss to Mai Ding’s lips. The gentle touch tickled, making Mai Ding frown and shift slightly. An Zi Yan’s…

It was only the Academic Representative position for one class, something An Zi Yan wouldn’t normally even bother looking at, yet Mai Ding took it extremely seriously. The day before the election, he insisted on preparing some kind of campaign speech, saying he wanted the entire class to understand that if he became Academic Representative,…

Winter break was short to begin with. First they had run all over the place, then they got married, and by the time all of that was finished, there was barely any vacation left. Mai Ding was worried, so worried that his little face scrunched into a miserable ball. They still hadn’t gone on their…

Sitting on the horse, Mai Ding turned his head toward An Zi Yan. “An Zi Yan, even if you wanted to surprise me, did you really have to torment me that much?” “I fulfilled all those weird tastes of yours. You should satisfy mine a little too.” An Zi Yan spoke as though this were…

The streetlights suddenly went dark. Mai Ding raised his head. Had the power gone out? The surroundings were so dark that he couldn’t see his own hand in front of his face. Only then did fear finally creep over him. He pulled out his phone and used it as a light, but the glow illuminated…

A bachelor party was apparently the perfect representation of a life of decadence. The bar was now in complete chaos, filled with pole-dancing beauties and muscular men wearing nothing but bright red briefs. Empty bottles littered the floor. Not even Yan Yan and An Zi Yan had escaped the drinking, and An Zi Yan in…

Mai Ding and An Zi Yan walked out of the hospital to find Zhou Ge pulling up in front of them in a stretch limousine. He lowered the window and stuck his head out. “Get in. We’ve picked everyone else up. You two are the only ones left.” Mai Ding opened the door and nearly…

Some people believe that anyone who still thinks the world is beautiful and warm can only do so because they have never experienced its darkness or pain. They haven’t learned how cruel the real world can be, so that kind of belief is nothing more than childish naïveté. Strangely, I see it exactly the opposite…

The next morning, the family gathered for breakfast. Mai Ding was quietly chatting with Grandpa An. An Xun and Wu Xin weren’t speaking. An Su was on the phone making plans to go out with friends. An Zi Yan suddenly looked up. “Right. I forgot to mention something. Keep February fourteenth free.” He continued eating…

After An Zi Yan brought Mai Ding back, Mai Ding couldn’t stop thinking about the things he had left in the car. But the car had been towed away for repairs, and An Zi Yan refused to let him leave the house, so all he could do was sit there and worry. Although Grandpa An…

Just when Mai Ding felt the atmosphere had become unbearably awkward, Grandpa An came downstairs. “Xiao Ding, you’re here.” Mai Ding looked up, immediately smiling as he went over to support him. “Grandpa, Happy New Year.” “Good, good. Happy New Year to you too. When did you get here? You should’ve told Grandpa beforehand.” “Just…

Mai Ding spent the whole night having nightmares. He dreamed of himself drenched in blood, of himself torn and bleeding, of himself hanging from the front gate of the An family home. This would be his first time meeting An Zi Yan’s parents. He knew perfectly well that Wu Xin had never liked him, and…

Who did Mai Ding love most? Obviously, there could only be An Zi Yan. Even though your temper is awful, your heart is awful, and you’re simply one enormous bastard. But since my temper is wonderful, my heart is wonderful, and I’m an exceptionally good person… I suppose I’ll reluctantly accept everything about you. Very…

An Zi Yan and Mai Ding, Mai Ding and An Zi Yan—they were only an ordinary couple too, the kind who argued over the smallest things. “An Zi Yan, shouldn’t you share some of the housework with me? This is completely unfair. Why am I serving you like you’re some ancestral lord? Do you seriously…