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The Enigmatic Son-in-law Old Painting
Nathan grinned smugly and said, "I'll go first." Max simply nodded, giving Nathan a casual wave to begin. Nathan strutted confidently around the shop, his eyes scanning the shelves for something that would truly impress. A few moments later, his eyes lit up as he spotted a piece—a golden chalice with a rich, worn patina, and detailed engravings circling its base. Nathan lifted the chalice with a proud smile, making sure everyone's eyes were on him. He raised his voice to draw attention."Ladies and gentlemen," he began dramatically, holding up the chalice, "what we have here is no ordinary item. This chalice is from the medieval period, originally owned by a powerful merchant family known for their Silk Road trade routes. It's said this chalice was once used in ceremonial offerings to their gods to bless their ventures and secure prosperity." He paused, clearly enjoying the captivated looks from a few onlookers. "Given its history and rarity, I'd estimate this piece to be valued betw
The Enigmatic Son-in-law Old Joiner's Birthday
Max ignored the stares from everyone around them. Calmly, he turned to Alexa and handed her the painting. "Love, this will be our gift for your grandmother's birthday," he said.Alexa stared at the painting, clearly in awe of its discovery. "Really?" she asked, carefully taking the masterpiece from Max's hands. As the story of the painting resurfaced in her mind, she hesitated, saying, "But this painting is incredibly valuable." Max smiled, gazing at Alexa with love. "Is there anything more valuable than my wife?" he replied, his voice sincere but his smile playful."Thank you, Max," Alexa said, hugging him tightly before giving him a soft kiss on the lips. The sweet gesture filled the room with warmth, and the crowd couldn't help but whisper excitedly among themselves."They're a perfect match made in heaven." "They really look good together." "So sweet!" Meanwhile, Nathan stood rooted in place, his face red with anger, envy, and utter embarrassment. Every moment of the scene
The Enigmatic Son-in-law Amanda's Intention
Inside Villa No. 1Max adjusted the cuffs of his sleek black tailored suit, which accentuated his sharp features and gave him an air of effortless sophistication. He glanced at Alexa, who was wearing a form-fitting emerald green dress that draped elegantly over her curves, its subtle shimmer catching the light. Her beauty was undeniable, her shiny black hair cascading over her shoulders, framing her radiant face. Max couldn't help but admire her. "You look stunning," he murmured with a soft smile, his eyes filled with admiration. Alexa blushed, stepping closer to fix the lapel of his suit. "And you look dashing," she replied, her voice gentle as she adjusted his tie, her hands lingering slightly. She looked up at him, their eyes meeting in a moment of tender affection. "I think we're ready," Max said, his tone light, though his gaze remained fixed on her. Just then, the doorbell echoed through the villa, breaking their quiet moment. Max frowned slightly, confused. "Who could t
The Enigmatic Son-in-law The Banquet Begins
Amanda approached Alexa with a smug expression, her tone sharp and condescending. "Alexa," she began, gesturing toward the luxurious cars and elegant attire, "let's be honest here. You're telling me Max could afford all this? Please, we both know he's just living off you."Alexa raised an eyebrow but remained calm, her silence forcing Amanda to press on."You can't fool me," Amanda continued. "Men like Max—useless son-in-laws like him—they just know how to act like they're capable. Let me guess, he used your money to buy all of this, didn't he?"Old Madam Joiner, who had been quietly observing, frowned deeply and turned to Alexa. "Alexa," she asked in a stern voice, "is Amanda right? Did you pay for all of this? I want the truth."Alexa smiled softly, shaking her head. "No, Grandma," she answered confidently. "Everything we have today is because of Max's hard work. He has never depended on me, not even once."Amanda scoffed loudly, her irritation clear. "Oh, come on! You're just defen
The Enigmatic Son-in-law Identical Painting
The grand banquet hall buzzed with excitement as one by one, the guests stepped forward to present their gifts to Old Madam Joiner.Benjamin, uncle of Alexa, the eldest brother of Alicia, is a tall, dignified man in his fifties, stepped forward carrying a long, rectangular box wrapped in elegant gold foil. "Mother," he began, his voice deep and warm, "you've always loved art, so I commissioned this painting from a renowned artist in Italy. May it bring beauty to your days." As the wrapping was removed, a stunning oil painting of a serene countryside revealed itself. The room murmured in awe, and Old Madam Joiner's face lit up. "Benjamin, you've outdone yourself," she said, smiling gratefully.Next came Sophia, auntie of Alexa, the younger sister of Alicia, is a petite, lively woman in her forties. She held a small, velvet-lined box. "Mother, this is for you. I know you treasure rare jewelry, so I found this antique emerald brooch in an auction." The crowd gasped softly as the brooch s
The Enigmatic Son-in-law Ultimate Gift
Amanda's lips pressed into a thin line, her mind scrambling for an escape. "I wasn't aware of any such story," she stammered, trying to save face. "Convenient," Max replied smoothly, his tone sharper now. Amanda opened her mouth to argue, but no words came. She couldn't find a convincing excuse to counter the truth. Before the tension could escalate, Old Madam Joiner raised a hand, her voice calm but authoritative. "I believe there's no need to debate further," she said, a warm smile spreading across her face. "Max and Alexa's gift is clearly the genuine painting." Her words were decisive. She reached for the painting, admiration glimmering in her eyes. "This is truly exceptional, such a unique and meaningful piece. Thank you, Max and Alexa," she said, her tone filled with gratitude. Max and Alexa exchanged a smile as they handed over the painting. Old Madam Joiner gazed at it with awe, tracing her fingers lightly over its surface as if feeling the emotions embedded within.
The Enigmatic Son-in-law Realization
Cris and Bianca walked gracefully toward Old Madam Joiner, their entrance exuding charisma and elegance. Cris carried himself with an air of quiet authority, while Bianca's poised and refined steps drew admiring gazes from everyone in the room."Happy birthday, Old Madam Joiner," Cris greeted warmly, offering a respectful bow, while Bianca followed with a gentle smile.Rick, grinning smugly, approached the pair to welcome them. However, his attention quickly shifted to Bianca, his eyes lingering on her captivating figure. He was so enamored by her presence that he completely ignored the woman he had arrived with. The forgotten companion, clearly upset, crossed her arms and looked away in irritation, her lips pressed into a pout as she watched Rick practically fawn over Bianca.As Cris was about to greet Max, Rick suddenly stepped forward, his voice loud and cutting through the hum of the room. "Hold on! Before we go any further, there's something everyone needs to know," he began, his
The Enigmatic Son-in-law Counterfeit
Max, unfazed by the dramatic shift, gave a slight nod in acknowledgment.The guests were silent, still processing what they had just witnessed. The once-dismissed man, Max, was now being treated with such profound respect by two individuals of high status. Whispers spread like wildfire through the crowd, everyone trying to piece together the truth of the situation.Rick, now visibly sweating and flushed with humiliation, took a step back. His mouth opened, but no words came out. He stared at Max, trying to make sense of the scene unfolding before him.Bianca smiled, her eyes gleaming with confidence. "We've been privileged to serve and learn under Master Max. It's not just a title, Rick. It's the truth." She glanced around at the guests, her voice steady. "Max isn't just Alexa's husband. He's much more than that."Rick's laughter filled the room, though it carried a desperate, unhinged edge. "Serve and learn under Max?" he repeated incredulously, shaking his head as if the very idea w
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New Power
Max felt the strange energy disappear almost as quickly as it had appeared. Yet he was sure of one thing—it wasn't just one or two students emitting it. Whoever or whatever it was, they were inside the university. He kept these thoughts to himself as the rest of the class went by uneventfully.When lunch finally arrived, Max began to gather his things when Lily approached him, smiling brightly."Max! Come eat with me and Rose," she said cheerfully.Max paused for a moment, considering her offer. Then his eyes darted toward Sean, who was quietly packing his things. Max spoke up, his voice calm but firm. "Sean, tell Zoren to meet me in the cafeteria."Sean froze for a moment, then nodded respectfully. "Yes," he replied, before hurrying out of the classroom.Lily and Rose stared at Max, their faces a mix of surprise and confusion."Wait a second," Lily began, raising an eyebrow. "You know Zoren? The martial artist?"Max smiled faintly and shrugged."How did you get Sean to listen to you
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It's about time
"Zoren!" Sean yelled as he watched Zoren suddenly collapse and vomit blood. Fear and confusion swept over Zoren's men, their faces pale and their bodies trembling as they took cautious steps back.Max walked forward with a calm expression, his footsteps echoing in the silence. He crouched slightly and delivered two sharp slaps to Zoren's face.Slap! Slap!The force was just enough to jolt Zoren awake. He groaned softly, blinking in disorientation as he held his reddened cheeks. When his vision cleared, he saw Max standing over him, a faint smile playing on his lips.Zoren's eyes widened in realization. His expression shifted rapidly from confusion to fear. Without hesitation, he dropped to his knees, bowing his head low."B-Boss! Master!" Zoren stammered, his voice shaking with genuine fear and submission."What?" Sean blurted out, utterly dumbfounded by the sight. He took a step closer, his expression filled with disbelief. "Zoren, what are you doing? Why are you kneeling?"The rest
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A Grandmaster
Zoren's glare could have burned a hole through Max, but it only seemed to amuse him further. Max let out a relaxed sigh, pointing the branch at Zoren like a teacher scolding a stubborn child."So, are we done here, or do you want me to embarrass you even more?"Zoren clenched his fists, but there was hesitation in his eyes now. His men groaned on the ground behind him, holding their bruises and glaring at Max with disbelief and fear.Sean, watching from the sidelines, swallowed hard, his earlier excitement replaced by unease."Y-You're a freak…" Sean muttered under his breath.Max grinned, resting the branch on his shoulder. "No, Sean. I'm just someone you shouldn't have messed with."Sean's face twisted in anger as he laughed maniacally, trying to muster his courage. He took a step forward as if to charge, but his confidence faltered when his eyes darted to Zoren's men writhing in pain on the ground. His movements stilled, his earlier bravado replaced with uncertainty.Zoren let out
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You're Still a Long Way
Max stood still, a faint smirk on his face as the first thug rushed at him, throwing a wild punch aimed directly at his jaw. With a slight tilt of his head, Max avoided the blow entirely, his feet never leaving their spot.The thug blinked, confused at how effortlessly his attack was dodged. Another man immediately charged in, this time aiming a kick at Max's side. Max merely shifted his torso, letting the kick slice through empty air."Is this all you've got?" Max asked, his tone light and mocking.Frustrated grunts came from the group as another thug swung a metal rod, aiming to hit Max's shoulder. Without breaking a sweat, Max leaned backward, the rod missing him by mere inches. The attacker stumbled forward, thrown off balance, and Max didn't even glance at him."Hey, careful with that thing," Max teased, his voice laced with sarcasm. "You might hurt someone. Maybe even yourself."The thugs exchanged nervous glances but steeled themselves. Two came at him simultaneously—one aiming
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Scared Bully
After resolving the commotion, several students approached Max, expressing their admiration and gratitude."Thank you for standing up for us," one said earnestly."That was amazing! You were so cool back there!" added another, their voice filled with awe.Max simply nodded, offering them a small smile before turning to check on Rose and Lily, who had just come down to meet him.Rose and Lily hurried over, concern and curiosity etched on their faces."How did you get there so fast?" Rose asked, still puzzled by Max's sudden appearance earlier.Max shrugged nonchalantly. "I came down earlier and waited for the right moment. You just didn't notice because everyone's attention was on Oscar," he explained casually.Lily nodded, impressed. "Oh, so that's how it was. You're amazing, though," she said, her admiration clear as a slight blush crept onto her cheeks.In truth, Max couldn't reveal that his movements were faster than an ordinary human's, making it seem like he had teleported. He si
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My Butt!
The thugs regrouped, their expressions a mix of frustration and embarrassment. Oscar barked at them angrily, "What are you waiting for? Get him!"One of the thugs muttered under his breath, "Easier said than done…" but they all hesitated before reluctantly charging at Max again.This time, Max tilted his head slightly, as if deciding on something. Then, with a swift movement, he sidestepped the first thug, delivered a light tap to the back of his head, and followed up with a playful smack on the thug's behind using the thug's own bat.The thug froze mid-motion, his eyes wide in shock. "What the—did he just…?"Before he could finish, Max spun around to face the second thug, dodged his clumsy attack, and gave him the same treatment—a loud smack to the rear.The sound echoed across the courtyard, followed by stunned silence and then an eruption of laughter from the students watching from the buildings above."H-he's spanking them!" one student burst out, clutching their stomach.Even Ros
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Your Girl?
Before Rose's tears could fall and before Lily's anger could fully erupt, they both froze at the sight in front of them. Their expressions shifted to one of shock and disbelief.Oscar noticed the change on their faces and assumed they were overcome with fear. With a smug grin, he turned to look at the teacher, expecting a lifeless body. But as he turned, he froze in place.Standing in front of the teacher was a man, holding the baseball bat with his hand. It hadn't landed on the teacher. Instead, it had been stopped effortlessly, as if it weighed nothing.Oscar's eyes widened in shock. "Who the hell are you?!" he barked, his voice laced with confusion and anger.The thug who had swung the bat staggered back, fear plastered on his face. He knew how sturdy that bat was—yet the man holding it didn't seem fazed at all. Before anyone could react further, the man clenched his fist and crushed the bat into splinters."W-what?! How is that possible?!" one student whispered in disbelief."Wait
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Brutal Force
From the front doors of the campus, a large figure emerged, stepping purposefully into the chaos. It was one of the PE teachers, a man with a stout build and a noticeable belly, but his stern expression and commanding presence made it clear he wasn't someone to be trifled with. "What's going on here?!" he bellowed, his voice echoing across the courtyard. Oscar glanced at the teacher with mild disinterest, a smug grin plastered on his face. "And who's this?" he mocked. "The campus babysitter?" Ignoring the jab, the teacher stopped a few feet away from Oscar's group, crossing his arms. "You're on private property, causing a disturbance, and endangering students. Leave now, or I'll call security and the police." Oscar chuckled, leaning lazily against his bike. "You think I'm scared of you or your little threats? Nah. We're here for Rose, and we're not leaving until she comes down." The teacher's eyes hardened, his patience wearing thin. "Violence has no place here. You're tresp
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Lover
Max, Rose, and Lily returned to their classroom for their next lecture. The students filed in, taking their seats, while Max casually walked to his desk, drawing subtle glances from almost everyone.As the professor prepared to start the lesson, a few of their classmates approached Max, their curiosity evident."Hey, Max," one girl began, shyly tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "Where did you transfer from?"Max looked up, his expression calm yet inviting. "A small town in the province," he replied with an easy smile.Another girl chimed in, her cheeks slightly pink. "Is it true you're on a scholarship? That must mean you're really smart!"Max chuckled softly, shaking his head. "I just try my best, that's all."The casual humility in his voice only seemed to endear him further to the girls, who exchanged excited whispers as they walked back to their seats, their faces flushed and hearts racing.Meanwhile, Lily slumped in her seat, her chin resting on her hand. She glanced at Ma
