[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld":3,"chapter-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-44":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Celestial Master： I Have an Otherworld",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1836565,2442,"Chapter 44: Gains and Losses","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>The lingering gloom of recent days suddenly dissipated, gentle sunlight spreading across the land, casting a soft halo over the cold steel city.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng stretched his muscles towards the azure sky, a smile appearing on his face as he felt a sense of tranquility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>has ended!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was back to living a stable life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Romancing, earning a bit of money, living a simple and fulfilling life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Zheng!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erqiu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Erqiu’s vibrant figure always brought joy, perhaps this was the reason Fang Zheng was willing to let go and pursue her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng handed over a belated gift:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sorry I haven’t had time recently, I’ve picked something for you, see if you like it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah!\" Guo Erqiu hesitated, until the gift was forced into her hands, she lowered her head and slowly opened the brocade box with a complex expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A beautiful gold necklace came into view.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simple design, a blend of retro and modern, the implication of Elder Yue and the red string was obvious, making her wrist tremble gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you like it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng looked expectant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang... Fang Zheng.\" Guo Erqiu raised her head, her eyes flickered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I think... maybe... probably... possibly... we’re not suitable for each other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm?\" Fang Zheng was stunned, the words felt like a heavy strike on the head, leaving his mind blank and consciousness dazed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spoke dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although they hadn’t confessed, they both clearly understood their relationship, even Guo Ziran had tacitly approved their feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Erqiu bit her lip and twisted her shirt’s corner with both hands:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re my grandfather’s apprentice, there’s a generational gap between us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng was silent, after a long pause he said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did someone tell you something?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No... no.\" Guo Erqiu showed panic, shaking her head and waving her hands repeatedly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one told me anything, it’s just how I feel.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you sure this is how you feel?\" Fang Zheng asked earnestly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erqiu, we’re already adults, there’s no need to listen to others about feelings, you have to respect your own thoughts.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understood something from a young age.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Life...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Only belongs to oneself!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he looked past Guo Erqiu towards someone behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At some point, Zhou Ping and his daughter Zhou Qingqing appeared on the scene, Zhou Qingqing looked much more agreeable today without her usual rebellious style.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it weren’t for the anger in her eyes...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You Fang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qingqing stepped forward and pulled Guo Erqiu, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you have the courage to tell Erqiu what you’ve been doing these days?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erqiu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"He’s a murderer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shut up!\" Fang Zheng’s face darkened, he reprimanded angrily:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s it to you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qingqing’s body trembled, instinctively stepping back two steps, yet still pulling Guo Erqiu away from Fang Zheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Zheng.\" Zhou Ping’s voice was indifferent:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you don’t think of yourself, you should think of Erqiu and the master. With your personality, being with Erqiu will only harm her.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmph!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng snorted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t lecture me with grand principles, the master has no objections, why should you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erqiu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked directly at Guo Erqiu, saying:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As long as you’re willing, no one can stop you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Erqiu opened her mouth, but the words wouldn’t come, looking at Fang Zheng her gaze was like shattered glass, full of reluctance and sadness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scene fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng’s heart sank uncontrollably, Guo Erqiu’s silence had already expressed her stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Erqiu, let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhou Qingqing held her head high, like a victorious fighting cock:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Return the gift to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Guo Erqiu’s wrist trembled, slowly reaching out her hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need.\" Fang Zheng coldly turned away:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just throw it away!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Fang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone blocked his path:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Someone wants to see you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng looked up, ready to ignore, but upon seeing the person he raised his eyebrows subconsciously:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recognized the person, during a divorce lawsuit Guo Erqiu’s law firm handled, a file was stolen, and this person had appeared at the scene, referred to as Secretary Qian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like a person around some parliament member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretary?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"My surname is Qian, Qian Xiao.\" Qian Xiao gestured with his hand:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low-key but definitely not cheap luxury car’s door opened, revealing leather seats inside, a heavily made-up woman waved with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng squinted, thought for a moment, then stepped into the car.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To his surprise, the woman was not the person who wanted to see him, but a female companion Qian Xiao arranged to attend a banquet together later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The person who wanted to see him was the star of the banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The vehicle slowly started, silently blending into the traffic, and appeared an hour later at the outskirts of Qu City, stopping in front of a villa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Passed five gate checks!’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’So secluded, what is this place?’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Fang.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Xiao opened the car door:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After getting off, the woman actively hooked Fang Zheng’s arm, and though they were strangers, they walked into a large hall like lovers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the hall, many men and women were scattered around.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike nightclubs or clubs, this environment was maximally luxurious, the men were sharply dressed, the women graceful and elegant, all carried a certain indefinable aura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An aura that...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was distinctly different from ordinary people!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fang Zheng!\" Someone stepped closer:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Couldn’t imagine meeting you here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who are you?\" Fang Zheng frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m He Jiangdong.\" He Jiangdong had his hands behind his back, nodded with a mild smile:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief at the Public Security Bureau, though just a deputy, we met inside some time ago.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng squinted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Speaking of which.\" He Jiangdong turned, gesturing upstairs:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have a relative here today, you should know them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng looked up to see He Xuanping dressed in a suit, looking down at him, their eyes met, He Xuanping nodded and picked up a glass of wine to toast from a distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scanning the scene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Figures like He Xuanping and He Jiangdong seemed unremarkable, mingling happily with others, many seemed slightly familiar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seemed like...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were seen on TV.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I heard Qi Yuan disappeared.\" He Jiangdong turned back, looking at Fang Zheng:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Qu City has millions, any day there might be one or two who vanish, yet Zhou Ping is persistently stubborn, wanting to find clues.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s not that easy to find?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right, Boss Fang!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" Fang Zheng nonchalantly replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Compared to Zhou Ping, He Jiangdong showed obvious goodwill towards Fang Zheng, but dealing with such people never felt comforting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Today is Mr. Zhao’s charity gala, Boss Fang how much do you plan to donate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Zhao?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He Jiangdong laughed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Boss Fang must’ve pondered why you could exit the Public Security Bureau so promptly? As I know, Zhou Ping keeps wanting to drag you back in, but never dares, do you know why?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\" Fang Zheng understood, looking to the third floor, his eyes flickering:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chief He, how much do you plan to donate?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Being a charity event, naturally, the more the better.\" He Jiangdong stated:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"A million maybe!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Zhao also needs funds for election campaigns, Boss Fang why not contribute, personally up to twenty thousand, companies have a different calculation.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Public Security Bureau’s salary wouldn’t easily allow donating a million.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng had seen Zhou Ping living frugally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heh...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a light chuckle, he slowly spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just so, I started a company, let’s offer five million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five million!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qian Xiao beside him looked up, a faint smile on his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On this day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fang Zheng lost love, but gained many ’friends’.\u003C\u002Fp>",1259,"2026-06-09T06:29:55.657Z",1,"novelbin.me","269750f57519debd6eac3bbd0137992c407d047f40b969c34bb695022bafff4f","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-292","celestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-chapter-82",488,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fcelestial-master-i-have-an-otherworld-cover.jpg"]