Tianjin University of Technology
As Jawlong Hua arrived on campus, crowds of students gathered instantly. A wave of excited screams rose from the girls.
"He's so handsome!"
"He looks like every girl's dream!"
Jawlong ignored the noise and walked straight toward the Chairman's Office.
Chairman's Office
Jawlong entered quietly.
Jawlong Hua: "Mr. Ah Kum."
Mr. Ah Kum, who had been standing by the window, turned around.
Mr. Ah Kum: "Ah, you're here. Come in. Have a seat."
Jawlong sat down.
Jawlong Hua: "How have you been?"
Mr. Ah Kum: "I'm well. Lin Shan, close the door."
Lin Shan: "Yes, Chairman."
The door closed, and the atmosphere shifted—serious, heavy.
Jawlong Hua: "I saw her."
Mr. Ah Kum's brows tightened.
Mr. Ah Kum: "Who?"
Jawlong Hua: "Xiao Yufan. I called her… but she didn't even turn around."
Mr. Ah Kum: "Are you certain it was her?"
Jawlong Hua: "Yes. I've seen her twice now."
Mr. Ah Kum exhaled slowly.
Mr. Ah Kum: "If you truly saw her, then your spiritual connection must have awakened again."
Jawlong Hua: "But… how can a god born as a human still possess spiritual power?"
Mr. Ah Kum: "Reincarnated gods can regain remnants of their power. She did not die in vain. Her sacrifice protected the Three Realms and the human world."
He paused. "But…"
Jawlong leaned forward.
Jawlong Hua: "But what?"
Mr. Ah Kum: "As a human, regaining past-life memories is extremely difficult. And she is the Queen of Phoenix. When the Eclipse Days come, she may lose control. If her powers awaken suddenly, she could turn into a maddened phoenix."
Jawlong's expression darkened.
Jawlong Hua: "I understand."
Mr. Ah Kum: "There is something else. On the God Love Day… when she was unconscious, she killed Elder Demon Prince Chau Yee Lee."
Jawlong clenched his fists.
Jawlong Hua: "Then what should we do now?"
Mr. Ah Kum: "On the night of the Lunar Eclipse, you must bring her to the Ancestors' Temple. She must awaken before the eclipse reaches its full peak. If not… we may not be able to save her."
Jawlong nodded firmly.
Jawlong Hua: "I will handle it."
Mr. Ah Kum: "Good. And how is Mrs. Nuwa?"
Jawlong Hua: "She's recovering. The investigation is still ongoing."
Mr. Ah Kum: "I'll visit her soon."
Jawlong Hua: "Then I'll take my leave."
Jawlong stood and left the office.
10:00 A.M. — Central Hospital
Xiao Xiuying arrived with Deng Min Chi and entered Room 325.
Mrs. Nuwa was resting, while Mr. Li Chu Hua sat beside her.
Deng Min Chi: "Good morning, Chairwoman. I'm Min Chi, your new secretary appointed by the CEO."
Xiao Xiuying: "And I'm your new assistant, Xiao Xiuying."
The moment they saw her— Mr. Li Chu Hua and Mrs. Nuwa froze.
She looked exactly like Empress Xiao Yufan.
Mrs. Nuwa Hua: "Have… have we met before?"
Xiao Xiuying: "How could that be? This is my first time meeting you. I'm honored to work with you."
They exchanged a silent, troubled glance.
A Luxurious Mansion — Home of Ms. Hui Zhong
"Mom? Where are you?" Zhong Zixin shouted impatiently.
Ms. Hui Zhong stepped out of her room.
Ms. Hui Zhong: "Why are you yelling? I'm right here."
To be continued..