Mr Gu's First Doting Marriage - Chapter 41 - 42: Enemies Often Cross Each Other’s Path

【Time Travel + Workplace Competition + No Lazing Around + Ambitious Female Lead】Overachiever Shen Wei traveled through time and found herself as the lowest-ranking maid in the grand residence of the Yan Prince.The Yan Prince held a prestigious position, but his consorts were all content to live dull lives. The noble-born princess consort was as tranquil as a chrysanthemum; the concubine sought a life of monogamy; the reincarnated woman was utterly disillusioned with the Yan Prince and had given up on striving for anything; and the other timid concubines dared not make a move…The queen of workplace competition, Shen Wei, declared: Don’t stop me! I’m going to outwork these unambitious slackers!…The Yan Prince had grown accustomed to the stagnant atmosphere in his harem, until a particularly skilled courtesan appeared.This concubine was stunningly beautiful, adept at both literature and dance, hardworking, and always brought him fresh excitement. The Prince couldn’t help but take a second, then a lifetime-long, look at her.Years later, Shen Wei became the all-powerful Imperial Noble Consort, with children and the emperor’s exclusive favor.Meanwhile, the princess consort remained as tranquil as ever; the concubine was aging and had yet to experience a monogamous life; and the reincarnated woman was still eating simple meals in her modest abode…After half a lifetime of striving, Shen Wei finally reached retirement and revealed her true nature, fully embracing a life of leisure. The retired emperor interjected: “You competed for favor just to retire?”Shen Wei snacked on melon seeds: “What else?”Living is all about retirement!The retired emperor was even more surprised to find, in midlife, that other men were vying for his wife’s affections!

As the Gods descended onto Earth to bless their children to save them from the threat of extinction, supernatural beings were born with the help of the System.

However, not everyone was blessed.

Zayn was a “Normie”, but he was quite happy about that!

Who the hell needs the Blessing of a God or a spoon-feeding system?

I don't!

As long as I had the Grimoire of the Ancient, some fragmented memories of my past, and my Army of Spirits, not even Gods would dare to look me in the eyes!

It was understood that this was a capitalist country, where the possession of the greatest amount of capital determined to whom the nation effectively belonged.The smile that had been resting on William Sheffield’s face was abruptly erased as his expression turned cold. In a tone laced with determination, it was demanded by him that the police be contacted immediately so that they could crush those who stood in their way. The reasoning behind his words seemed clear: if such actions had been taken before by someone like Rockefeller, then why should it not also be possible for Sheffield?A sense of irony hung in the air as the sentiment was expressed—this was America, where each day seemed to unfold as though it were part of an ongoing shootout, with battles fought not just with guns but with power, influence, and wealth.

Lu Changsheng traveled through the world of Xianxia, ​​but because of his poor spiritual roots, he failed the sect assessment.Fortunately, he activated the “Many Children, Many Blessings” system, which rewards him as long as he has offspring.Moreover, the talent and strength of future generations will be added to him.Seeing that he was poor, came from a farmer’s family, and had very little talent, Lu Changsheng directly chose to become the son-in-law of a family that cultivates immortals, and began to avoid fighting and start a branching path of cultivating immortals.While others were cultivating, Lu Changsheng was working hard to spread his branches.While others were running around for cultivation resources, Lu Changsheng was spreading his wings.While others were trying to break through bottlenecks and enter the secret realm and narrowly escaped death, Lu Changsheng was still branching out.As time passed and epochs changed, countless geniuses, beauties, supreme cultivators, demonic overlords, and great saints of the demon race rose and fell, disappearing into the river of time.Only the Immortal Lu family will live forever, standing at the top of the immortal path, and living as long as heaven and earth.The legend of the Lu family ancestors continued to be passed down through the ages!