Chapter 188

"Guihai Yi Dao likes me? Wan Sanqian? The Emperor?"

Shangguan Haitang's face was full of astonishment.

She had heard of Wan Sanqian, and Emperor Minghuang 363 was the very person she served.

The two wealthiest and most powerful people in the story both turned out to like her, which left her completely dumbfounded.

Still, the version of herself in the drama probably wouldn't feel flattered by the favor, but rather crushed under the pressure, right?

Just like when she first obtained the diary copy.

And compared with Wan Sanqian and Emperor Minghuang, whom she had never met, the love of someone right by her side—Guihai Yi Dao—caught Shangguan Haitang most off guard.

I treat you like a brother, and you actually want to sleep with me?

This psychological contrast gave Shangguan Haitang an indescribably strange feeling.

Involuntarily, Shangguan Haitang recalled the past, and some of Guihai Yi Dao's words and deeds that she had once found baffling suddenly had a reasonable explanation.

As Shangguan Haitang came to this realization, she also felt a pang of guilt.

She knew she was destined never to be able to return Guihai Yi Dao's feelings.

【Of the three who like Shangguan Haitang, although the Emperor's status is the most exalted, his competitiveness is actually the smallest】

【At the same time, the Emperor is also the first to give up on Shangguan Haitang】

【Because the seat he sits on destined him to put the affairs of the nation first】

【So the ones truly fighting over Shangguan Haitang until their heads bleed are Guihai Yi Dao and Wan Sanqian】

【But in the end, Guihai Yi Dao still won】

【In a past life, someone made a summary: compared between the two, Guihai Yi Dao has ten victories, while Wan Sanqian has ten defeats!】.

208 Guihai Yi Dao's Ten Victories, Cheng Ying and Shi Qingxuan

"Guihai Yi Dao has ten victories, Wan Sanqian has ten defeats?"

Hearing this assessment, all the women perked up.

Shangguan Haitang was even more secretly astonished: "Ten victories? Does Yi Dao really have that many merits?"

This wasn't Shangguan Haitang deliberately putting down Guihai Yi Dao.

It was because Guihai Yi Dao had always been cold and icy, and she truly couldn't imagine how he could have "ten victories" to crush the richest man, Wan Sanqian.

【One: Wan Sanqian has put on middle-aged weight, fat and greasy; Guihai Yi Dao is young and handsome, dashing and gallant. This is a victory in looks!】

The women: "..."

Well, a person's outward appearance is indeed an important criterion for choosing a partner; this reason is very sufficient, very powerful.

【Two: Wan Sanqian met Haitang by chance and tested her; Guihai Yi Dao grew up with Haitang from childhood and treated her with affection and loyalty. This is a victory in sentiment!】

Although childhood sweethearts can't beat a lover who descends from the heavens, middle-aged greasy men are the exception.

Besides, the two of them also had a crisis of trust.

【Three: Wan Sanqian is a domineering CEO, forcing marriage and awkward small talk; Guihai Yi Dao is romantic and understanding, first-class at sweet words. This is a victory in speech!】

Mm, it seems Shangguan Haitang doesn't like the overly rough type, but rather a gentle boyfriend.

Yet the person in question, Shangguan Haitang, was completely dumbfounded: "Yi Dao is romantic, and can say sweet words?"

After so many years together, how had she never noticed?

Could it be that Guihai Yi Dao was too inwardly flirtatious... no, too reserved?

【Four: Wan Sanqian would stop at nothing to please Haitang; Guihai Yi Dao risked his life to save Haitang. This is a victory in chivalry!】

Victory in chivalry?

Does that mean Wan Sanqian did something bad in order to curry favor with the beauty?

But the result was obvious—his approach backfired.

【Five: Wan Sanqian is petty, ruthlessly killing to eliminate his romantic rivals; Guihai Yi Dao is full of fighting spirit, striving to better himself to surpass his rivals. This is a victory in bearing!】

This... it depends on the person.

One elevates himself, the other eliminates his opponent—people of different temperaments will make different choices.

Among the women, there were also those who supported Wan Sanqian's approach.

【Six: Wan Sanqian is full of himself, looking down on everyone; Guihai Yi Dao is low-key and reserved, treating people sincerely. This is a victory in sincerity!】

Looking down on everyone? Including Haitang?

Judging from Wan Sanqian's earlier test of Shangguan Haitang, it seemed so.

This time, between "being calculating" and "being deeply affectionate," the latter clearly won.

【Seven: Wan Sanqian is plagued by gains and losses, suspicious by nature; Guihai Yi Dao dares to fight and struggle, decisive and resolute. This is a victory in strategy!】

No specific information, hard to judge.

【Eight: Wan Sanqian relies on others, strong on the outside but hollow within; Guihai Yi Dao stands on his own, constantly striving to improve. This is a victory in martial prowess!】

This is a bit unfair to Wan Sanqian.

After all, he's a businessman—stepping onto the field himself to fight a martial man, isn't that bullying?

But love was never fair in the first place; if you can't, you can't. Whose fault is it that your "wealth" isn't as attractive as someone else's "martial prowess"?

Perhaps if he changed the object of his pursuit, the "rich and wealthy" Wan Sanqian would win.

But as a secret agent of the Shanzhuang, Shangguan Haitang clearly didn't lack money; what she lacked more was a sense of security.

【Nine: Wan Sanqian is powerful, yet fears the Divine Marquis; Guihai Yi Dao is weak and alone, yet fears no authority. This is a victory in courage!】

According to the setting in "Number One Under Heaven," the Divine Marquis is the number one expert, and a sinister, cunning overlord.

Fear him?

That's nothing to be ashamed of!

And Guihai Yi Dao's courage can sometimes be defined as "reckless"—which again depends on the person.

【Ten, Wan Sanqian coerces Haitang into choosing, seizing love by force; Guihai Yi Dao respects Haitang's heart, and they are of one mind. This path is victorious!】

Hm? He used force?

Looks like Wan Sanqian couldn't hold on any longer and started playing his trump card.

But in the end, it still seems to have failed at the last moment.

Wait, why does this feeling seem a little familiar?

At this moment, Jin Lingzhi and Qin Keqing clearly had the most right to speak.

……

"So Yi Dao has so many merits after all." Shangguan Haitang's expression turned odd.

Before this, she had considered herself to understand Guihai Yi Dao fairly well, yet at this moment, she felt as if she were getting to know him all over again.

【With Guihai Yi Dao's ten victories, Wan Sanqian naturally has no more moves to play】

【But before Guihai Yi Dao could enjoy the fruits of victory, Haitang, upon discovering the truth that Liu Sheng Piaoxu was secretly working for Zhu Wushi, died at Liu Sheng Piaoxu's blade】

"What? I killed her?"

Liu Sheng Piaoxu, who had just listened to Shangguan Haitang's experience and was full of sympathy for her, was stunned.

In her beautiful pupils, there was nothing but astonishment.

Both tragic heroines in the drama who did not meet a good end — she never expected they would have to kill each other.

Liu Sheng Xueji at the side was also at a loss for words.

At the same time, she thought: Shangguan Haitang has gone to Shanzhuang, so she probably won't leave. Then if the two sides meet in the future, wouldn't it be very awkward?

Moreover, Liu Sheng Piaoxu helping Zhu Wushi is clearly a villainous act — will the women of Shanzhuang therefore hold a grudge against her?

Liu Sheng Xueji could not help falling into deep thought.

Soon, she thought of the Flower Fairy again.

Yet her heart settled at once.

……

"So this is how I died, and before dying I even accepted Yi Dao…"

Shangguan Haitang suddenly understood, and at the same time felt a strange twinge in her heart.

Falling in love with a wooden dummy like Guihai Yi Dao?

She truly could not imagine what kind of dynamic that would be.

【Whether Zhu Wushi still harbors ambitions of rebellion and usurpation is unknown, but with Shangguan Haitang staying at Shanzhuang, at least she won't be dragged into it】

【Now that my deal with the Divine Marquis is complete, is she about to leave?】

【Hmm, I need to find a reason to keep her here】