Yet, Gao Liang looked at her with a look of责备, saying, "Wife! You've only asked me to come back for this!" "Ha ha! Isn't this a really important matter?" Zhang Yuping burst out laughing. But Gao Liang wasn't satisfied. He had always felt that the difference between himself and Dong Jiao was just a little thing—now that the rice had been cooked into porridge, he naturally felt unhappy. Yet Zhang Yuping didn't press further. Instead, she gazed at Gao Liang with sparkling eyes, pouted softly, and leaned gently against his arm, looking sweet and endearing, and called him, "Husband!" The tone was so tender and syrupy that Gao Liang almost felt delighted to the point of floating into the clouds. Now Zhang Yuping was actually being sweet and affectionate—more so than ever, truly adorable. Her voice was lively and pleasant, and her figure graceful and charming. Honestly, as the chief wife, Zhang Yuping was well-rounded, both in character and appearance, with an outstanding presence. Every expression and gesture stirred the heart. Gao Liang deeply admired her innate grace. "W "What would you like me to do?" Gao Liang was a practical man. This was the first time Yu Ping had shown her affection in front of him, and surely there was something she wanted from him. "Husband! I'd like you to establish a scholarship on behalf of my company, Yu Cheng Shen Industries! I've already named it—the Yu Cheng Shen Scholarship! How does that sound?" Yu Ping said with great enthusiasm. "Hmm, let me think about that!" Gao Liang rubbed his temple, but Yu Ping pulled his arm firmly and said, "This time, I'm taking the lead—I've already committed to the Vice Principal Wu! Let's go see him right now!" Gao Liang expressed his willingness to commit 1 million yuan for the initial investment, and he pledged to increase the funding continuously as the scope of beneficiaries expands! "Really?" Wu Yue, the headmaster, excitedly grasped Gao Liang's hand. Yet Gao Liang proposed a condition: in addition to academic excellence, the supported students would also need to sign an additional agreement with him. He wanted to provide these university students with ample practical opportunities to prepare them thoroughly for life after graduation. Upon hearing this, Wu Yue became even more enthusiastic and immediately agreed. The headmaster treated Gao Liang and Zhang Yупping as honored guests, and both the campus website and the campus newspaper featured the news that day: "Young entrepreneur—Gao Liang, an outstanding student of our school, has established the Yu Cheng Shen Scholarship in collaboration with Yu Cheng Shen Industry Co., Ltd. The scholarship is open to all students with strong academic performance, with no time limit on support and delivered through a combined corporate and school training model." The news immediately sent shockwaves through Kyoto University. Kyoto Television and China Central Television have given special attention and coverage to this news, further elevating the profile of Gao Liang and our Yu Shi Er Shi Company. The company's brand image has been raised once again, and the recent rumors about Gao Liang have been completely overshadowed by his admirable actions. Positive coverage has followed one after another, pushing the company's performance to a new level. Three longtime friends arrived, bringing with them a young man covered in blood. "Boss! That's the annoying reporter from Kyoto Daily—always chasing celebrity gossip, distorting stories and forcing many celebrities to retreat from public life!" Deng, the "fat pig," kicked the reporter right in the back, and the reporter screamed like a pig being slaughtered. Gao Liang gave him a solid slap—"crack!"—and one of the young reporter's front teeth fell out, landing perfectly in Deng's hands. "I'm sorry! Sir, I mean, Grandpa! Please, please forgive me!" The young reporter from Kyōto Shimbun looked utterly pleading. "Boss, I've investigated thoroughly—this reporter was involved in the slander campaign against Meng Zhu Hotel!" Dang Feizi, the fat man, firmly jabbed the young reporter's nose with his hand, and the reporter immediately cried out in pain, collapsing to his knees and clutching at Gao Liang's feet, wailing, "Grandpa, I've been bribed too!" Gao Liang's authority immediately came through, and after being thoroughly shaken up by the three close friends, the young reporter hesitated and said, "I'll confess! I'll confess!" When the young reporter revealed the truth, Gao Liang raised his Jading Fist and struck it against a glass bottle. The reporter watched in amazement as the bottle shattered, yet Gao Liang's hand remained unharmed. Gao Liang grasped the fragments in his hand and then released them—his three friends and the young reporter saw fine, powdery ash like fine sand slowly seep out. "Those who oppose me shall perish! Those who stand in my way shall die!" The sharp tone of Gao Liang sent the young journalist so startled that he couldn't lift his head. The three close friends clapped excitedly and shouted to Gao Liang, "Boss, you're amazing! As soon as our boss gives the word, we'll be ready to serve at a moment's notice!" "Excellent! Now I'm issuing a command—closely monitor Zhou Chao and Chen Zixue. Report to me immediately whenever anything happens!" "Yes!" The three friends responded respectfully. Since Li Xiang had been defeated by Gao Liang, he had been diligently practicing a terrifying ability. This ability, known as the "Body Substitute," involves marking up to 40 people. Each marked individual can withstand one attack, but if attacked, they will die. The drawback: the user's own attacks are weakened by 40 times. (Non-interruptible) Death Roar: Sacrifice 20 substitute bodies and your own life to kill all creatures within the viewpoint (visible range). Weakness: 90 seconds of preparation. (Can be interrupted) Although a significant portion of Li Xiang's energy has been absorbed by Gao Liang's energy dragon ball, this substitute ability remains intact. Gao Liang! Gao Liang! Dong Jiao is such a big-name, beautiful star—she was originally mine. You've taken her away from me! I'm the first true noble of Kyoto—how dare you overshadow me? At that moment, Li Xiang's two bodyguards arrive. The heavier one says, "Mr. Li, I've finally found out—the two people who've been Gao Liang's rivals are these very two!" Then the thinner one produces two secretly taken photos. Li Xiang examines them and bursts into laughter. "Haha! There it is! After searching far and wide, I finally found them—without any effort at all!" [Zei8.com - Zei8 E-book] While the plump and the slim still didn't understand what was happening, Li Xiang was summoning the two photos: "Come on! Awaken! Serve as my shield!" Just like a spell. At a distance of thirty kilometers, Zhou Chao and Chen Zixue, the wolf-man and the lion-man, seemed to be pulled by an unseen force, no longer chasing each other.