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Chapter 690: Nightlight Pearl, Guardian of Flowers

I wish to become a god. #694 2/9/2026
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To our surprise, it wasn't the case—wait a minute! What's going on? Could it be that Dong Jiao's supermarket has closed down? It used to be so large and impressive! High-lighting the new supermarket, it appears remarkably spacious and luxurious, while Dong Jiao's original one has turned into a ruin. That can't be right—what exactly is happening here? The scene shifts to Dong Jiao's home. Dong Jiao hasn't gotten out of bed yet in her bedroom, while her father sighs in frustration and her mother looks deeply saddened. Before the mirror, Dong Jiao asks herself: am I beautiful? Am I truly outstanding? Has her family business truly collapsed? Has it truly fallen apart? She had always dreamed of making a grand impact—but now, everything seems like just a mirage. Dong Jiao shakes her head. She doesn't want her family business to fall this way—she wants to rebuild and revitalize it. With determination, she begins to plan seriously, yet she lacks funds. What should she do? She must secure solid financial backing to truly establish and run the family business supermarket. In today's society, money is absolutely essential. Dong Jiao was quite torn. At that moment, a knock came—determined, steady—"Hmm? Who could that be?" Dong Jiao opened the door and found her parents accompanying someone—him! He had come! Gao Liang smiled warmly at her parents, saying, "Uncle, Aunt, I'm back! I've come to visit you both—by the way, Dong Jiao is also at home!" Gao Liang had brought some health supplements, all of the finest, precisely what her parents needed. "Jiao'er! Hurry up and introduce Gao Liang to me!" Her parents said, then closed the door. Now, the room was just between Gao Liang and Dong Jiao. "Dong Jiao! This is something I've specially prepared for you—please accept it!" Gao Liang said, handing her a small square box. Dong Jiao blinked in surprise, asking, "What is it?" Gao Liang replied, "Just open it and you'll see!" Dong Jiao opened the box and was immediately dazzled by a series of brilliant, radiant lights—then, there was a night pearl at the center. "Wonderful "Where did you buy this?" Dong Jiao asked Gao Liang. Gao Liang said, "Guess?" "Guess?" Dong Jiao was puzzled, but she made a random guess, "Husband! I think I bought it at one of the jewelry districts!" Gao Liang shook his head. Dong Jiao tried again, "Did someone give it to you as a gift?" Gao Liang still shook his head and said, "I found this in the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace. After I fought the Black Dragon, I pulled it out from inside his body!" "Ah? Really? Husband! The Black Dragon! The Eastern Sea Dragon Palace! Haha! Mythical! I don't believe it!" Dong Jiao shook her head vigorously, like a windmill. Gao Liang smiled and said, "Believe it or not—either way, I won't force you to." Dong Jiao is a thoughtful girl. As she looked at the night-light pearl, she noticed something special about it—unlike ordinary night-light pearls that glow only at night, this one shone brilliantly even during the day. What kind of night-light pearl is this? Dong Jiao felt truly marvelous. Holding the precious night-light pearl up to a mirror, she saw herself glowing brilliantly, radiant and especially beautiful in the light. "Wear it on you—it will make you even more beautiful!" Gao Liang said as he fastened the pearl at the center of Dong Jiao's chest. "Wow! Is it me? Really me? Am I truly that beautiful?" Dong Jiao couldn't believe it—her reflection in the mirror had indeed grown more beautiful and captivating, just as Gao Liang had said. This beauty was special, not the kind produced by ordinary cosmetics, but a natural beauty that emerged effortlessly from within—a genuine, inherent radiance. As a well-known beauty icon, Dong Jiao naturally possessed this kind of beauty, though in her film roles previously, she had appeared under the styling and enhancements of film studios, blending natural beauty with makeup. And by giving this night-light pearl to Dong Jiao, Gao Liang bestowed upon her a natural beauty—such a refreshing, radiant beauty that made Dong Jiao feel truly wonderful. "Wow! Husband! I feel so blessed!" Dong Jiao exclaimed, startled. Gao Liang smiled and said, "Dong Jiao, if you like it, keep it with you always. You'll always be the most dazzling woman. I want you to become the most noble and beautiful woman in the world!" "Husband! You're so kind to me! But still, Ying-jie needs you. What are you going to do this time when you return?" Dong Jiao asked her husband. Her husband replied, "I need you—always need you. I love you, forever and ever!" Gao Liang's words were sincere, yet Dong Jiao's heart felt complex—not that she didn't love her husband, but rather, these days she had been deeply occupied with her family's business ventures. Oh no! It's not possible! Today they had planned to visit another area of Hanhai City to find the ideal spot for building a supermarket! Dong Jiao said this and immediately turned to head out. Highlight followed, having arranged for Dong Jiao to board his Dragon King Premier Luxury Sedan. The vehicle soon drove toward a bustling downtown district of Hanhai City. At a lively intersection in the city center, Highlight stopped the car and helped Dong Jiao alight. As soon as Dong Jiao appeared in the crowd, people began shouting excitedly, "Isn't that Gao Dong, the one I've longed to become a god of? Isn't that our top star, Dong Jiao?" Upon seeing the scene, Highlight was amazed—thick crowds surged toward him, pushing him and Dong Jiao against the wall. Dong Jiao quickly tried to retreat, as she wished to live a quiet, unobtrusive life. Soon finding shelter behind Highlight, he himself was now surrounded by a large group of onlookers. Though he had no bodyguards at his side, he remained calm—after all, he was his own personal bodyguard. "Ah!" Dong Jiao felt someone deliberately brushing against her body. Looking around, she saw a particularly lecherous civilian quietly gazing at her. Though the man’s hand had only brushed against her thick clothing, she still found it deeply uncomfortable. The high-lit corner of his mouth bent into an arc, addressing the indecent citizen: "Get out! You must get out! Get out now—otherwise, it's only death!" The citizen grew fearful, yet several other self-important citizens nearby roared, "What's there to fear? Just touch him, and that's it—how can he possibly intimidate us?" "Exactly! Just touch him, and that's it—how can he possibly intimidate us?" another citizen added. At this moment, Gao Liang grew furious. It was clear he was looking down upon the older officials. Without the older officials stepping in, nothing would work. Immediately, he launched his powerful earth-pressing fist, striking with determination as another indecent citizen boldly extended his hand. "Ah! Oh my! My goodness!" The force of the punch landed squarely on the citizen's face, instantly forming a large, swollen bump, and the man trembled with pain. The other citizen grew annoyed, raising a large chopping knife directly at Gao Liang. Gao Liang swiftly dodged, and with a sharp cry, the blade whistled past him. At this moment, Gao Liang stepped in. His movements were incredibly swift—he grasped the man's wrist firmly, and the man cried out in pain. At the same time, the third man, taking advantage of Gao Liang's distraction, reached from behind to strike him. He wielded a thick, long iron pole. Yet Gao Liang clearly sensed a breeze behind him—his back was no longer vulnerable. He could not let the man succeed. Gao Liang grew furious. He was indeed a formidable figure. He reached out, seized the pole, and with a slight twist, bent it into a spiral. Crack! Crack! Crack! The man was so startled that his legs trembled and he lost his bladder. At the same time, Gao Liang swept the spiral pole across the group of men, and several of them cried out in agony. "Well deserved! Well deserved!" the crowd clapped with approval. Dong Qiao felt a strong sense of security and followed closely behind Gao Liang. Just now, Gao Liang had demonstrated his strength to someone who had witnessed it. That person immediately issued a secret command: "Quick! Eliminate Gao Liang! As quickly as possible!" Soon, someone appeared at the rooftop of a tall building, holding an AK-47 rifle, and locked onto Gao Liang through the scope. A sharp *crack*—a bullet flew straight toward him. Gao Liang was unprepared, but just then, an unexpected incident occurred: Dong Jiao’s night pearl had been snatched by someone, causing her to shout and nearly collapse. Gao Liang quickly bent down and supported her. Precisely at that moment, as the bullet streaked past, his bending motion made it miss. Fortunately, it struck the solid cement floor instead; otherwise, Gao Liang would have been fatally hit. Gao Liang was furious—how could someone strike him in broad daylight, with such stealth? His keen eyesight had already spotted someone moving their head on the tall building. At that moment, Gao Liang immediately wrapped his arms around Dong Jiao and rolled her on the ground. *Crack! Crack! Crack!* A series of bullets struck close by, sending the crowd into chaos.