[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts":3,"chapter-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-342":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","I Contracted All Ancient Divine Artifacts",{"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},1865223,2473,"Chapter 342 - 241: An Uninvited Guest","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-342",342,"\u003Cp>When Han Qiuming, Shan Yunmei, and Gongyang Jin returned home carrying bags of ingredients,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Han Zhan was left, playing with a blank card, lost in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing the commotion at the door, Han Zhan looked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why are you still standing there? Hurry up and take the groceries out of Xiao Jin’s hands, can’t you see!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since Gongyang Jin came into their lives, Shan Yunmei’s heart completely leaned towards him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, can’t you see?\" Han Qiuming chimed in from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, Auntie, it’s not heavy,\" Gongyang Jin quickly shook his head, indicating Han Zhan need not help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gongyang Jin, after all, is primarily a close-combat Sword Cultivator and has returned to Tier Two of the Realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carrying some groceries is not a problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with his parents giving orders, there was no way Han Zhan could pretend to be deaf and mute. He hurried over and took the groceries from Gongyang Jin’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bought this much?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Beef, lamb, fish slices, shrimp paste, meatballs... all hotpot ingredients?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan glanced down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, it’s hotpot. Isn’t hotpot your favorite?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Yunmei said while handing Gongyang Jin a pair of slippers to change into.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Confirmed, she really is a loving mother.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After changing shoes, Gongyang Jin walked further into the living room, \"Did that Special Envoy leave?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, he’s been gone for more than half an hour.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Did he talk to you about anything?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Talked about a lot, I’ll tell you in detail when we get to the room.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan briefly chatted with Gongyang Jin and stopped when he saw Han Qiuming approach with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaozhan, how about it? Have you thought it over? Care to share your special stock trading skills?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qiuming was still obsessing over the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, Dad, I almost forgot to tell you that yesterday the stock market crashed at the close, and I lost fifteen million.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qiuming: \"???!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You ungrateful child!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He extended a trembling finger toward Han Zhan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But I made sixteen million today,\" Han Zhan added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Qiuming’s Parkinson’s syndrome instantly cured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiaozhan, my voice was a bit loud just now. Maybe reconsider?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, you two stop bantering. Pour in the bone broth, add in the beef tallow base, it’s time to eat.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Yunmei shouted from the dining table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A long-awaited hotpot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The last time they had hotpot was quite some time ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But eating hotpot with Han Qiuming and Shan Yunmei was a different experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat up, why are you in a daze.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Han Zhan holding chopsticks in a daze, Shan Yunmei reminded him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan snapped back to reality and forced himself to act more collected. \"Eat up, I’m going to eat a lot today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat what? Leave some for Xiao Jin!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Shan Yunmei looked at Gongyang Jin again, her tone softened immediately,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Xiao Jin, from now on, this is your home too, come, eat more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How does the hotpot taste?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s good, just a bit spicy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come, Zhan Ning, Yu Lian, let me toast you both!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Shudian, the largest film base, many restaurants cluster, including hotpot restaurants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the day’s shooting, the director announced a treat for everyone at a hotpot restaurant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today’s shoot was a scene between the male leads, the most intense part of the entire storyline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhan Ning and Yu Lian performed impressively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The overall effect was great, lighting up the director’s mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think they were really acting?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I don’t think it was fake. Didn’t you see the way the main lead looked at the second lead? Zezeze... almost sultry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The main lead was quite active, while the second lead seemed reserved and passive. But that fits the character perfectly!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t help but admire Director Han, for his sharp eye for talent, he must have signed Yu Lian because his personality matches the character exactly.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such conversations were happening at the small tables of other crews.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the couple’s hotpot bubbling, billowing white steam rose, Zhan Ning eagerly picked out dishes for Yu Lian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is what you like.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is also your favorite; let me get you a slice.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Lian, appearing more intrigued, raised his beautiful brows as he watched Zhan Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because they just finished filming and had to shoot more in the evening, his makeup wasn’t fully removed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, Yu Lian truly resembled a cold and graceful beauty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Zhan Ning, it’s just acting. You didn’t really fall into it, did you?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re a man, understand? I’m a man too.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Lian reminded sternly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I know, I know. Don’t overthink it; there are paparazzi everywhere. If we don’t act a bit real, wouldn’t the pictures spoil it all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Remember, we’re stuck here for at least four more days.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhan Ning replied earnestly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yu Lian thought it over and realized Zhan Ning had a point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pass me a few slices of duck blood.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And some kelp sprouts, they’re tasty.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No problem!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Han family ate hotpot for two hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After two hours, almost all the food was gone, and everyone was full and satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go into the room,\" Han Zhan stood and said to Gongyang Jin beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ahem.\" At that moment, Han Qiuming suddenly coughed loudly twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He exchanged a glance with Shan Yunmei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, just finished eating, don’t engage in strenuous activities, okay?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Han Zhan: \"???\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Dad, what are you talking about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, alright, Dad has been there, back in the day I...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop, stop, stop! Any more and it’ll be unbearable to listen to.\" Han Zhan hastily stopped Han Qiuming from going further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock, knock, knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just then, the Han family’s door was knocked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s nine already, who can it be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Couriers should have clocked off; could it be that guy in the black suit again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shan Yunmei muttered, but she went over and opened the door anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the door opened,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An elegantly beautiful woman in a traditional sense stood outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She wore a light green palace dress with a gentle grace, stunning attractive features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such a beautiful lady standing at the door, Shan Yunmei was taken aback.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, you are...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Auntie, hello.\" The woman in a palace dress saw Shan Yunmei and made a slight bow, continuing, \"Is this Han Zhan’s residence?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Han Zhan? Ah yes, he does live here.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss, who might you be?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m his fiancée; my name is Nuannuan.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fiancée?! Shan Yunmei was struck as if by lightning, her mind buzzing, swelling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instinctively turned and just caught a glimpse of Han Zhan and Gongyang Jin passing by hand in hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re his fiancée, then who is she?\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1098,"2026-06-10T05:31:13.179Z",1,"novelbin.me","564852f8373f56f245a542095efcf6dd9acc0adf5106f18d469389d6695dbead","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-343","i-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-chapter-341",617,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-contracted-all-ancient-divine-artifacts-cover.jpg"]