Chapter 410: The Situation of the Courtyard House

Seeing that Yang Qing had already made the arrangements, Xu Huizhen no longer had anything to do.

In the following period, Pizza Hut began spreading across Gangdao at a rate of one new store every three days.

With Pizza Hut's store renovation business support, the Imperial City quickly amassed a group of renovation talent.

Compared with the bustle of Pizza Hut, the opening of Splendid World seemed much more desolate.

The entrance was quiet, but that didn't mean it lacked class; on the contrary, Splendid World had already gained some influence in the world of the wealthy.

This place wasn't suitable for clubs, so the people Yang Qing invited were all famous business magnates.

Businesspeople, no matter how many arrived, had to be shown some respect, so they let their female companions buy a few things.

Chen Xueru took the opportunity to meet some wealthy ladies.

Later, on the entertainment section of the Headline Daily, a Splendid World‑sponsored novel titled "Gang City Hero Mulan" appeared.

"The Quest for Qin" is a time‑travel drama, while "Gang City Hero Mulan" is a reverse‑travel story; Headline again led a novel trend.

Readers' enthusiasm was instantly sparked; everyone wanted to see what would happen if people from ancient times traveled to the present.

The novel follows a monster‑slaying progression; just imagine how hot Xiao Huohuo gets, and once this formula is set, readers can't put it down.

Although the protagonist is a woman, it doesn't hinder reading at all, because Mulan's image has long been ingrained in people's hearts. Reading it not only feels comfortable but also brings a fresh sensation.

What made the novel blaze even more was the female support it brought; in this world, there is still no wuxia novel with a woman as the lead.

With a sudden female lead, they felt they had gained respect.

Thus, they also began to champion Headline.

The explosive popularity of "Gang City Hero Mulan" caught Bai Xue's eye; she seized that fleeting inspiration.

That was to win over female readers.

Women are a segment the newspaper overlooks; if we can win them over, we should be able to carve a path in this newspaper war.

Bai Xue put forward her idea.

Yang Qing, however, was more cautious; after all, the newspaper's main consumers are men, and we can't neglect fundamentals for trivialities.

"It can be done, but we need to slightly increase the amount of women's literary entertainment."

"It must not exceed thirty percent at most."

"Of course, if the female‑related content is truly excellent, I won't hinder your progress."

"You can separate the women's portion and try to establish a female‑oriented newspaper or weekly."

"Whatever women like, you should produce."

"Is this acceptable, you say?"

Yes, that's perfect; Bai Xue just wanted to try it, without overthinking, while Yang Qing had already refined the follow‑up.

With such a boss, what else could be impossible?

Bai Xue immediately went back to make the necessary preparations.

Headline Daily experienced another surge, swiftly moving from the 50,000 Club to the 60,000 Club.

In the fierce battle, they broke through first.

When Mingbao saw it, Headline had risen again.

"Our content could be spicier, and additionally, we can expand our novel section; I'll work hard to add another serialized novel."

"Also, urge Ni Kuang to update more."

"This battle is no longer a simple contest; it's life and death now."

"Haven't you noticed that since we started fighting Headline, some newspapers' sales have begun to decline?"

"If we don't want to decay like them, we can only be ruthless."

May 1st.

Just as Yang Qing was making rapid strides on Gangdao.

The atmosphere back home, however, was becoming increasingly unusual.

Since Lou Xiao'e left a letter cutting off relations and some money, Xu Damao had been decadent for a long time.

He had long known he was truly hopeless, yet he kept deceiving himself, believing an old Chinese doctor could cure him.

In the end, the money wasn't spared, but there was no effect at all.

Since Lou Xiao'e left, he became debauched, but up to now he hasn't even impregnated anyone.

He went to the hospital again for a check‑up and confirmed it still wasn't working.

He finally gave up hope.

If it weren't for the ample money Lou Xiao'e left him, he would already have fallen into poverty due to medical expenses.

Spending Lou Xiao'e's money, he couldn't bear any hatred toward her.

The weight of a few thousand dollars made him unable to turn a blind eye.

He ran away from his wife here, becoming a eunuch, while Yi Zhonghai's side grew increasingly lively.

With Jia Ling and Yi Xiaoxiao's two children, the big uncle's home became warm.

The big uncle hadn't schemed against anyone for a long time.

On the contrary, he helped many people.

This gradually restored his popularity.

The better Yi Zhonghai lived, the more Xu Damao resented him; he urged He Yuzhu several times to implement the plan.

He Yuzhu now, besides one daughter, hasn't had another child; he feels he is useless.

Thus he also grew resentful toward Xu Damao and Yan Jiecheng.

But since he thinks he deserves it, this hatred he can only bury inside.

Moreover, his wife now treats his nose as not a nose and his face as not a face.

Let him be worn out dealing with it; I really don't want to deal with Xu Damao.

He also hates Yi Zhonghai, but now is not the time; Yang Qing is right—we need to deal him a fatal blow before he retires.

This matter needs long-term planning.

Seeing Sha Zhu hesitate to act, Xu Damao himself wanted to step in.

Yan Jiecheng, however, blocked him.

"Sha Zhu is right; going easy on Yi Zhonghai now would let him off too lightly."

"Let's stick to the original plan."

Xu Damao lost yet another ally and can only relent for the time being.

Yan Jiecheng actually has no time to deal with Yi Zhonghai right now—Yu Li is currently arguing with him about divorce.

Yang Qing has left, and we can't even borrow seeds now.

She doesn't want anything to do with Yan Jiecheng anymore.

She hasn't had a taste in an hour; at least let her try for half an hour.

"Wife, wife, don't leave!"

"If I leave you, how can I go on living?"

"Please."

Yu Li is dead set on this.

"Yan Jiecheng, we're done, really done."

"I gave you a chance, but you didn't cherish it."

"It's too late to say anything now."

Yan Jiecheng can't do anything.

"Agreed, I agree—go find someone, as long as we don't divorce, you can do whatever you want."

Yu Li.

"It's too late; I've fallen for Yang Qing—I'm willing to sleep with him."

"Without Yang Qing now, we're done for."

"Do you think I'm that sort of careless woman?"

"Go find someone else—why wouldn't I just marry one person? Why would I fool around?"

Yan Jiecheng, seeing that persuasion wouldn't work, could only act shamelessly, his face ferocious as he spoke hysterically.

"I disagree—I just don't agree."

"Yu Li, if you dare divorce me, I'll take your whole family down with me—we'll perish together."

Yu Li was startled by Yan Jiecheng.

"Yan Jiecheng, you dare!"

"You'll see if I dare or not."

Yu Li was furious beyond bearing.

"You're a scoundrel."

Yan Jiecheng.

"I'm just a scoundrel."