[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-love-life-begins-in-new-eliad":3,"chapter-love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-90":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Love Life Begins in New Eliad",{"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},2330177,4557,"Chapter 90","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-90",90,"\u003Cp>That’s seventy thousand Ding Ni! Seventy thousand!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t throw it around!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico’s eyes sparkled, her pupils dilating instantly; she hurried forward to catch the falling Ding Ni, then glared at Ye Qingfeng with a pained expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng smirked at Nico’s greedy look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hehehe—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just a few dozen thousand Ding Ni and Nico-sis is already like this? He hasn’t even pulled out his big move yet!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cough... where did you get so much Ding Ni?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico secretly hid the Ding Ni behind her back, coughed lightly, and feigned indifference as she asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Want to know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng raised an eyebrow at Nico and patted the space beside him, signaling her to sit closer and listen closely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I do want to know~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico walked over with a bright smile and sat beside Ye Qingfeng, her big eyes filled with an alluring, pitiful expression; her hand hidden behind her back slipped the Ding Ni under the pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng reached out, draped his arm around her other shoulder, gently pulled her down until she leaned against his shoulder, and said casually, “I won two hundred and fifty thousand Ding Ni today.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He thought for a moment and settled on revealing just under a quarter of his total assets—better to hold something back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, two hundred and fifty thousand Ding Ni was more than enough to control Nico; if he could raise her favor, more Ding Ni would follow endlessly. If throwing Ding Ni could instantly boost favor, he’d casually use it as a tool.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And he could also extract the Ether Affinity Tonic—what he most wanted right now. This was simply too good. What was the most dangerous thing in this world?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without doubt, it was the Hollows and the Aether Hai  within them. When his Ether Affinity reached max, he could confidently shout: Who else?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico’s body trembled violently, her pupils dilating instantly. Seeing Ye Qingfeng’s casual expression and the undeniable ten thousand Ding Ni, she had no reason to doubt him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“H-how much?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Originally three million, but after taxes, exactly two hundred and fifty thousand seven thousand two hundred and forty Ding Ni.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico’s lips twitched—she already believed it was true. Why else would the amount be so precise?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Qingfeng, little brother! Haven’t I always been good to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico leaned into Ye Qingfeng’s arms like a little bird, pressing her ample chest lightly against his, then extended a slender finger to trace slow circles on his other chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sss—! A seductress! And a dangerously alluring one!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico’s little combo instantly left Ye Qingfeng’s heart fluttering. He bit down hard on his tongue—the sharp pain jolted him awake, preventing him from sinking into her warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t because he was uninterested in women; quite the opposite—desire was the engine that drove a man forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Nico was different—he could see right through her act. If he let himself be drawn into her rhythm, he’d end up losing both his money and his dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He might lose the Ding Ni, gain no favor, and not even get a single advantage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether Nico-sis was genuinely not pretending—he immediately dismissed the idea. The reason was simple: her personality was blunt yet shrewd, and no one could keep their face perfectly calm while lying like that!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng’s mind had already cooled slightly. He feigned being lost in the moment, his hand resting on her shoulder slowly sliding down, brushing past her delicate fingers before settling on her slender waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled her closer with a gentle squeeze. “Of course, Nico-sis has always been good to me!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“See? Sister’s been good to you, and we’re family, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico hadn’t expected him to be so bold, but she still leaned into his arms, adjusting to a comfortable position against his shoulder. She deliberately exhaled hot breath onto his Adam’s apple. “Huh! Sister’s in a bit of trouble right now—can’t you help me out, Qingfeng~?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng felt the softness in his arms and smiled faintly. Nico’s unique scent filled the air; every breath carried her fragrance, and the warm breath on his throat teased his racing heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But... I’m planning to save this money,” Ye Qingfeng pretended to struggle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instantly curious, Nico lifted her head, blinking her big eyes, her pink lips pouting. “Really~? Save it for what?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nico-sis thought she was two steps ahead, treating him as if he were on the first level.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the truth was: Ye Qingfeng knew she was on the second level—he was already on the fifth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Nico-sis take the bait, Ye Qingfeng feigned shyness, turning his head aside, suppressing his grin as he pretended to be embarrassed. “I’m planning... to use this Ding Ni to get married...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?? Nico’s eyes widened in shock. Wait—Qingfeng was this innocent?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that he’d said that, how could she still ask for the Ding Ni? But...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was already nestled in his arms—giving up now felt unbearable!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And... and this position was so embarrassing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint blush rose on Nico’s cheeks as she frantically scrambled for a new plan—Ye Qingfeng’s single sentence had shattered all her carefully laid strategies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If... Nico-sis really needs this Ding Ni...” Seeing her distress, Ye Qingfeng cut in decisively, fearing she’d back out, “it’s not impossible...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t be the one to suggest it first—otherwise, the effect wouldn’t be as strong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry! Just lend it to me for now!” Nico’s eyes lit up instantly. She sat up straight, pounding her chest in assurance. “I’ll pay you back for sure!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ye Qingfeng bit back his urge to scoff. Pay back? Nico pay back Ding Ni? Who’d believe that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He certainly didn’t—and he’d never expected her to repay him in the first place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he couldn’t give it all at once. He had to drip-feed it—otherwise, she’d think he was broke, and how could he maintain a steady flow?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But... Nico-sis, you haven’t paid me my salary from last month...” Ye Qingfeng continued playing the innocent boy. “If I give it all to you now... I’m afraid...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hint was clear: giving her Ding Ni wasn’t a problem—but she needed to give him a guarantee. And he couldn’t hand over everything at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next time she needed Ding Ni, she’d have to come to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His goal was simple: after a few rounds like this, he’d have Nico-sis completely under his control. With so much Ding Ni owed to him, she’d become his little lamb—helpless, obedient, and entirely at his mercy.\u003C\u002Fp>",1076,"2026-06-20T20:13:17.554Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","f1850e544eecb62e149da3e30d1c6c6a548b70f2bf9d2885e14414df91114d97","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-91","love-life-begins-in-new-eliad-chapter-89",280,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Flove-life-begins-in-new-eliad-cover.jpg"]