Captured Hearts: The Substitute Bride's Gambit - Chapter 264 - Why Did President Sheng Bring People

In the winter of Taikang Year 3, a girl pays a visit to her future in-laws, the Ning Family of Beiliu, Yangcheng.

After her engagement was denied, the girl decided to hang herself in front of the Ning Family to show them her sincerity.

When the girl who had died opened her eyes once more, many people’s fates were changed forever.

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It took Haruki years to build the cold character that made those who knew him tremble before him as a Yakuza chairman, but it only took that man's glance to change everything, to break down his walls and make him seek a warmth he never knew he needed.Hiroshi's smile, scent, deep soothing voice, warmth of his embrace...“This is not what I want.”“This cannot be what I need. There's no way I'm going to be weak! I'm the chairman, and I can't afford to be weak.”“I will never fall in love, never be weak... ever again.”“I need him to leave my life, I don't care about him, I never did.”“Who gave you the right to harm what is mine?! I'm going to ruin your life!”“You are completely mine.”“Haruki, it is okay to be weak when you are with me.”“I will never fall in love with you, you simply belong to me.”“Yes, I do...” But you are also mine.*****Between a Mafia boss who is an infamous player and his doctor, who gets to fall the hardest in love?Bullied high school student, Haruki wakes up one evening in the hospital and he is faced with the fact that his grandfather he never knew was the head of a powerful popular clan and he was dying without an heir.The youth bullied for his beautiful appearance was forced to undergo a complete transformation under strict supervision within a short period.His transformation might have been extreme as Haruki grew up to get all he wanted and became infamous for being a player. He broke the hearts of many both males and females.His toughness knew no bond as the true Spirit of a strong clan leader that laid dormant in him was awakened with every work he did.The great leader was forced to pause at the sight of the new family doctor who had just taken over his father's job. He was pleased with the sight he saw and began to pursue what he wanted.The doctor how ever, had other plans as he was not going to let the younger man change his life completely without doing the same to him. (Breaking his walls and bringing him love).A war of love was fought between thee two men as none of them was willing to lose psychologically.Amid the bloody wars of the underground world, they fought to win through the push and pulls of the new feelings they got exposed toWarning:*Dominant, strong, bottom/uke/shou, and a sweet, kindhearted, gentle, muscular, romantic top/seme/gong.*If you don't read Yaoi stories please you are excused.*It contains an abundance of sweetness and warmth.

In 2120, the level of human science and technology has once again reached a new level.

The birth of a new race, the virtual metaverse world that can make consciousness immortal, the freezing technology that can use time to fight against terminal illness, and the brand-new capital arena… Dazzlingly appeared before the eyes of the natives of the earth.

How can humans and AI coexist? Which one is more dignified, life by idling or natural death?

Confusion, confrontation, venting, and shouting seem to have become the norm… On Zhang Yunxi’s eighteenth birthday, his whole family was killed by a nanny. He came to a place called Qingshan Theological Seminary full of doubts.

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After waking up from a car accident, not only was I alive, I had also gained a new ability. If I stare at someone or a photo for three seconds, I’m able to see whom and when they shall marry… The 18th tier small-time actor Shen Chuchu knew that with this skill, her mother would never have to worry that she will starve to death again. She would put down her roots on Weibo first, then open a matchmaking store on Taobao.* “Your husband is a close friend and you will be married in March next year. You will have a happy marriage.” “Your husband will appear at your company’s dessert store soon, so remember to keep a close watch every day.” …… *Note: Weibo is a popular social media app in China with functions similar to Twitter. Taobao is basically the Chinese eBay/Amazon. A certain amateur celebrity is already married? A certain director’s wife is going to have an accident soon? One day, someone came to her for matchmaking. “Sorry, lady. Fortune-telling requires fate, and it seems like we don’t have that between us.” “Isn’t this just about money? As long as you can figure out my son’s marriage, I can pay you tenfold. No matter how much!” F***ing hell, it wasn’t that she wouldn’t predict the match. The arrogant CEO’s future spouse was actually her.