[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-monopolize-my-mysterious-wife":3,"chapter-monopolize-my-mysterious-wife-monopolize-my-mysterious-wife-chapter-1129":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Monopolize My Mysterious Wife",{"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},1214525,1586,"Chapter 1129 - 1129 1113 Extra Story Nineteen (14)","monopolize-my-mysterious-wife-chapter-1129",1129,"\u003Cp>Chapter 1129: 1113, Extra Story Nineteen (14) Chapter 1129: 1113, Extra Story Nineteen (14) There were five seats on the jury, and except for the one in the very center, all the others were already taken by judges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why hasn’t CEO Jian arrived yet? Could it be that he won’t be attending?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who knows, but it’s already been five minutes past, why hasn’t he come?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reporters beneath the stage whispered to each other, stealing glances at the empty seat among the judges, while Maomao looked around, searching for that tall and straight figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange, why hasn’t Tianlin come yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could he be dealing with that man who stole her backpack?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She furrowed her brows, then suddenly, there was a commotion at the entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Here he comes, here comes CEO Jian.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Indeed, the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree, those purple eyes are just like his father Quan Jingwu’s, so cool.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indifferent to the surrounding murmurs and gazes, Jian Tianlin walked straight to the empty seat at the jury’s table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other four judges saw him, hastily stood up, their eyes carrying a hint of respect as they exchanged pleasantries with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jian Tianlin nodded, crossed his long legs, and exuded a chill that made people dare not approach him casually, causing the judges sitting on either side of him to subconsciously shift a bit further away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as he arrived, the host hurriedly announced the start of the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first event involved each designer explaining their work’s design concept and the meaning behind it; the audience maintained silence, listening intently to the designers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jian Tianlin rested his head on his hand, tilting it slightly, his deep, pond-like purple eyes occasionally sweeping in Maomao’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After casting several glances her way, even Maomao with her thick skin became aware of it; when he looked her way for the Nth time, she just happened to look back at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their gazes met in mid-air, the man’s lips curved up slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That wicked, impish smile dazzled her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maomao’s face flushed, and she quickly lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, why should she lower her head? Wouldn’t that just make her seem guilty?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that thought, she lifted her head again but avoided looking his way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her dazed and adorable reaction, Jian Tianlin chuckled softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice was low and pleasing, carrying a hint of joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The judges sitting closer to him, upon hearing his laughter, broke out in cold sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she knew it, it was almost Maomao’s turn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After An Qi finished explaining her design concept and stepped off the stage, she sent a provocative look in Maomao’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maomao walked over, pausing as they brushed past each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An Qi, your sleazy tricks are truly contemptible,” Maomao glanced at her with disdain in her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pointed across the room, “See that trophy over there?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Qi clenched her fists, following Maomao’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It doesn’t belong to you, not now, not ever,” Maomao enunciated heavily, word by word.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An Qi’s face became unsightly, “You…”Before she could say more, Maomao moved past her and ascended the steps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Avila, we’ll see about that,” An Qi watched her climb onto the stage, teeth clenched in anger, then with a stomp of her feet, she turned and walked toward the Rest Area.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching Maomao take the stage, Jian Tianlin leaned forward, suddenly attentive, a dramatic change from his previous languor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After giving a brief self-introduction, Maomao got straight to the point, introducing her entry in the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jian Tianlin propped his chin in his hand, his gaze smiling as he looked at the woman opposite him. Her lightly made-up face wore a faint smile, captivating him intensely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve named this bracelet ‘Original Love,'” Maomao added at the end.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Avila, where did you get the inspiration for your design?” one of the judges asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This question piqued Jian Tianlin’s interest as well, and he looked at her leisurely, waiting for her answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A very special person,” Maomao responded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her words, Jian Tianlin’s lips curved into an inscrutable smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you tell us who that person is to you?” another female judge asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without hesitation, Maomao said, “A friend.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before her words even finished, Jian Tianlin’s brow furrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Friend?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was she sure?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, this answer had not pleased Young Master Nineteen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were five minutes of rest before the start of the second round of the competition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As soon as Maomao came down from the stage, Eric greeted her with a bottle of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Have some water.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jian Tianlin watched the two stand close together, finding it particularly displeasing to his eyes, his lips pressed tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature around him suddenly plummeted, causing the judges nearby to suffer the consequences.\u003C\u002Fp>",793,"2026-06-03T14:26:38.939Z",1,"novelbin.me","4542e05c71d124b39cc64b2c01bd21ec09476014cfc1d5654a8542df8d49736f","monopolize-my-mysterious-wife-chapter-1020","monopolize-my-mysterious-wife-chapter-1128",1182,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fmonopolize-my-mysterious-wife-cover.jpg"]