The Empire's Marshal Sheng Jiuyan is gravely wounded and on the verge of death, but is rescued by his archenemy, Jing Wanzhi.
This is hardly cause for celebration, however. People across the Star Network are deeply concerned.
After all...
1. Archenemies fight to the death whenever they meet. Who knows what kind of torture Sheng Jiuyan will suffer at his hands? He'd be better off dead.
2. Jing Wanzhi is nicknamed the "God of Extortion." He never lifts a finger without a profit, and always shakes people down when they meet. Marshal Sheng is upright, thrifty, and poor. Who knows how much Jing will extort from him for a life debt? He probably couldn't pay it off even if he sold himself...
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Jing Wanzhi is considering these two questions, too.
He carefully treats his archenemy's horrifying wounds, while the little abacus in his heart clicks away. After waiting and hoping for so long, he finally sees his enemy open his eyes... only to meet a pair of misty eyes glistening with tears.
Clear, fragile, and bright as black glass. They are nothing like the eyes Sheng Jiuyan used to have.
"Who are you?" The powerful, cold, peerlessly handsome Marshal of the Empire looks up at him with eyes as clear as a newborn's, gazing at him cautiously. He seems harmless, gentle, and pure.
Jing Wanzhi quickly realizes that his archenemy has lost his memory.
Damn! Then he must have forgotten the password to his secret stash!
Thinking of the huge fortune that had slipped away before he could get his hands on it, Jing Wanzhi is so furious and heartbroken that, in his panic, he gives in to his wicked impulses and launches into an impromptu performance beside his enemy's bed. "I'm your husband! Don't you remember me?"
Sheng Jiuyan remains expressionless, deep in thought.
Jing Wanzhi inexplicably feels a chill run down the back of his neck.
He gives an awkward laugh and tries to move away, but a powerful hand suddenly presses down on his back and holds him in place. A deep voice sounds above his head:
"I remember. You're my wife."
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The people watching the drama are stunned once again.
1. Jing Wanzhi really is the ultimate profiteer, shaking people down without batting an eye.
2. Sheng Jiuyan really is upright and penniless. He can't pay the debt, so he can only sell himself.
3. The ultimate profiteer really is terrifying. He doesn't just swindle your money, he wants to swindle your body, too.
★ Sheng Jiuyan (innocent version): "You're my wife. Does that mean you have to sleep with me? Wife, give me a kiss. Maybe then I'll remember the password to my secret stash."
★ We'll never know whether Marshal Sheng lost his memory that day because he was afraid of being extorted by the profiteer.
★ Please add my novel to your reading list. Take a look at this poor author, who really wants a new follower!
Theme: I hope everyone will keep their eyes open when dealing with others and beware of unscrupulous merchants and scammers, especially scammers who are good-looking and sweet-talk you. Don't let a moment of weakness over someone's looks cloud your judgment and cost you money or something even more precious. Rejecting scammers starts with you and me. It's everyone's responsibility!