The grand hall was a cauldron of animated chatter, unleashing waves of excitement that reached towering heights."Look at that greenhorn, he doesn't even know which way the wind blows. Our president's kid, that blond-haired lad, not only has blue blood coursing through his veins but also grew up amidst stacks of bills. His mum's a billionaire, for crying out loud. The entire school's tough guys wouldn't dare ruffle a single hair on his head. I reckon the newbie is in for a major embarrassment.""But who's to say the newbie's the one in for trouble? It might just be the other way around.""Can't say for sure. This new bloke seems to have some tricks up his sleeve. If he manages to put that cocky lad in his place, that would be a showstopper. I mean, who asked the president's son to be such a big shot?"Within the dance floor arena, the blond-haired lad fixed his gaze upon Edward, his sinister smirk freezing onto his face as if carved in stone."Alright then, let's set the rules for thi
In the midst of Edward's introspection, Daniel had already earned a symphony of cheers. As the spotlight cascaded upon him, it illuminated a more confident and vivacious image. His every move was precise, dance steps flowing with the grace of a seasoned master. Suddenly, Daniel decelerated, his body flowing like liquid. The arch of his back was soft and seamless, as if propelled by some enigmatic force. Then, in a swift motion, he pressed his body to the floor, executing a roll - a move of impressive complexity. The audience watched in rapturous awe, emitting sporadic bursts of cheers. “He’s truly living up to the title of our school's hip-hop dance king." From within the crowd, some girls joined in the chorus, "I adore you, hip-hop prince!" It appeared that as long as a man had talent, even if his character were questionable, he wouldn't be lacking in foolish admirers. At this point, Edward's attention was snared by the chorus of screams. Subsequently, Edward, amid the audien
Chapter 105"You... bastard, you just wait for your punishment," Daniel groaned as he lay on the ground, his gaze fixed angrily on Edward.Edward stepped forward and delivered a few more swift kicks."I’ve told you, I was just doing you a favor,” said he, a sardonic twist to his lips."Right, a favor!" the crowd chimed in unison, a chorus of agreement.Edward decided he'd had enough, not wanting to further engage with Daniel.He walked over to Evelyn, flashing a grin."Well, it seems I've finally aired grievances for you and all women here at Ford University. Looks like this ball is coming to an end. Shall we depart?"Just then, Edward's childhood friend Ray and his girlfriend joined them. Ray gave a thumbs-up."You nailed it, Edward. Who knew you were such a champion of justice? Though I fear trouble might be knocking at your door soon."At that moment, Rachael also gave Edward a thumbs-up."Who'd have thought you were a dancing maestro? And kudos for standing up for what's right. Ev
After Edward sauntered back home, Lily had wrapped up her day's toil and was back at their love nest. “Darling, these roses are for you,” Edward purred as he handed Lily a bouquet of 999 roses.Lily's eyes lit up like a sky full of stars.“Thank you, Edward, you're quite the Casanova,” she cooed as she embraced the roses.“But honestly, every time you flood me with these blooms, I'm practically playing Jenga with my arms. Can't we tone it down next time to just one, perhaps?”Edward's laughter was like a symphony of romance.“Oh, my dear, I can't settle for anything less than 999. It's the magic number that weaves our love's eternal tapestry.'Lily cocked an eyebrow, throwing a curveball.“That's just a retail jingle, you know. In the words of ancient wisdom from the land of the Great Wall – I believe it says, 'One gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, and three gives birth to all things.' It means that the essence of everything is rooted in one. So, when you gift me a single
“Okay, show me your analysis now!” Edward whispered to his system.[Okay. Please check it out now.In the wild, untamed realm of the foreign exchange market this month, traders are riding the rollercoaster of volatility, only catching their breath when the trading stars align.On the global stage, the ongoing clash between China and the United States resembles not a mere skirmish but an epic showdown with no final curtain call in sight in which the vice-like grip of the US dollar put great heat over both sides. And the rest of the world also feels the weight of Atlas's burden.As China and the U.S. engage in opposite currency cycles, the relentless capital outflow has uncorked a veritable Pandora's box of economic and social conundrums.For countries coasting on the soothing waves of monetary ease, prices of all kinds of commodities as well as the expenditures for consumers are mounting like a relentless tie, putting great pressure on common folks. Foreign exchange reserves, like sand
In no time, Evelyn was dialing her mother's number, and the call connected with lightning speed."Hello, Mom, it's Evelyn. I'm back. Which hospital are you at? I'm on my way to see you and Dad.""What? Why didn't you listen? Who told you to come back? It's too dangerous here. Go back now," her mother exclaimed, her voice tinged with worry.Evelyn could hear someone else talking to her mother on the phone."Well, well, your daughter's back, and that's mighty convenient. If you folks can't settle your debt, we'll just have to take your daughter away as collateral."In the blink of an eye, a man wrested Evelyn's mother's phone away. Evelyn soon heard a gruff, unfamiliar voice on the line."If you want your mom to be safe, hurry over to Nauta Hospital. I assume you know where that is. Otherwise, your mom will end up, just like your dad, lying in a hospital bed.""No, please, don't hurt my mom," Evelyn pleaded desperately. "I'll come right away. Don't worry, I've got the money you want.""
Edward hastily perused the virtual aisles of the system store, a sense of frustration gnawing at him. Inwardly, he sighed and thought,‘Oh, what rotten luck! It seems I'll have to resort to the hospital after all.’Just as he was on the brink of giving up, a sudden revelation struck him like a bolt of lightning. His eyes widened as he discovered an item titled "The Divine Healer's Needle," and immediately, his curiosity was piqued."The Divine Healer's Needle? What in the world is this?" he mused aloud.The system promptly served up a detailed introduction about it by sending him a text message:[The Divine Healer's Needle is a relic of ancient China, forged with the essence of heaven and earth. It serves not only as a potent weapon in the hands of adept practitioners but also as a panacea for a myriad of intricate maladies.]Edward couldn't contain his excitement; wasn't this precisely what he had been tirelessly seeking?Glancing at the adjacent price tag, which boldly displayed a w
Seeing Dr. David Gibbon was all right, Edward started to stride to Jeff's bedside. Jeff stared at Edward and wondered who he was. He hoped that he was one of those who collected debts from him.He subconsciously lay back.“Hey, Jeff, meet Edward. He's Evelyn's schoolmate back in Ford University. Thanks to him, our debts have vanished into thin air, and your miraculous awakening, well, that's his handiwork too," Evelyn declared, her eyes gleaming with gratitude.In an instant, Jeff's emotions surged like a tempest, his chest heaving with every breath."Thank you, Edward. I..." Jeff struggled to articulate his overwhelming feelings, yet his voice was lost in the tide of emotions.Edward offered solace immediately, his words as soothing as balm."Don’t mention it, Jeff. I'm delighted to make your acquaintance. Perhaps fate has woven a tapestry between us. And see, you've just awoken to the first threads. Please relax and take care of yourself, Jeff. Don’t worry about what happened to you