The worldbuilding feeding into the characterisation and rounding out her character, 11/10
"With any luck, saving him," Daphne said grimly. She tried to recall the teachings given to her by her servants, family, and royal tutors alike. Her lack of magical ability meant that everyone was wary of her accidentally dying, so she had to learn all sorts of mundane skills.
Fantasy · saltedpepper
we love a dedicated dutiful fair man
"I will execute my duty to the best of my ability," Jonah promised, staring pointedly at that bubbling spot. "Whether it's a peasant or even my own king, anyone who intrudes into a woman's bath uninvited must be punished."
Fantasy · saltedpepper
Jonah best boi for real hahaha
"He may have just mentioned off-handedly that you're here," Atticus said, edging closer to the bath with each second. "Along with a warning that I shouldn't be following you in."
Fantasy · saltedpepper
come come we can quit tgt 🤣
"You decided to throw yourself to the vultures ahead of time? PR is going to have your heads for this! And so will I - why did you only give me three days for a press conference?! Do you even know how much you need to prepare?"
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
sad reality
They waited for half an hour before Shengli showed up, with his sad interns and security guards in tow. The threat of legal action had done what Jingwei's firm request couldn't, and the press reluctantly scattered.
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
tskkk
"Father, why are you so worried? This isn't the first time something like this happened." Jingwei pointed out. "I can deny that's me in the vehicle. Just get the traffic police to cover it up or something. We have lawyers and money."
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
atta boy, Communication and Information are Important
(More importantly, he had a feeling Xue Ning needed to hear this, because there was trouble on the horizon that could implicate her.
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
nooooo gurllll No contract, no work!!
"Dad… how am I supposed to pay for a lawyer?" Xue Ning pointed out. She hasn't gotten paid yet for her job as Sun Jingwei bodyguard, because a month hasn't passed yet. Come to think about it… she hadn't signed an employment contract yet!
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
Yah show some guts and take some responsibility and u might staNd a chance lol
"Hello Uncle, nice to meet you! Yes, it's me, Sun Jingwei."
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
Ya this the concerning part 😂 anyone witnessing people's poorly-chosen first-relationships in school will know 😂
However, his daughter also had very little positive romantic experiences, and he wouldn't be surprised if Sun Jingwei managed to convince her into giving him a chance.
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
wah wah wah so Kind
"Come on Ah-Ning, try not to lie so obviously to your old dad," Her father cajoled. "You've never been good at dishonesty, so just tell Dad the truth. I'll go and reason things out with your Mom!"
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
lol forget 3 hses she better start shopping for a coffin
Xue Ning winced; her mom's voice lost the sweetness, and it was now bloody furious. And clearly she had to be angry enough to call Xue Ning in the middle of the lunch rush where she would normally be cooking for customers.
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
knew her from before eh
"I only got this photo from Lady Yu, who knew her from before. The photo was small, so I decided to get someone to paint a larger version of her when I moved out!"
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
literally "cher she do first" 🤣
"She antagonised me first." Tianwei replied automatically, before snapping his mouth shut. That was an uncharacteristically childish reply from a man his age, but then it was Lian Xingzi's fault. She had always been able to make him regress into childish actions like petty bickering.
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
Taylor: YOU REMEMBER IT ALL TOO WELL
Lies. He remembered it all too well, and then hated himself for remembering it. Just as he was reminicinsing all their times together, (a smooth road that was paved with glass shards), the door opened, interrupting his thoughts.
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
ya lor this kind of man, forget it!!
In her opinion, it just showed that even after knowing, and supposedly loving her for years, it showed how little he truly understood her.
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
haha the poor man hope he gets good long leave with his wife soon
Meanwhile Officer Tang just sighed. The youngest Sun family member was in a happy relationship, and the older one seemed to meet his worst enemy. Either way, both of them were giving him trouble! He'd be on leave if not for this mess.
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
they can sense each other through the Force!
Xingzi glared even harder, as though she could sense his animosity through the mirror.
Urban · Taoist6GPenguin
Deserved
"My Queen," Sirona said humbly, "make sure to refrain from intercourse until the king fully recovers."
Stolen by the Rebel King
Fantasy · saltedpepper