Inside an opulent ballroom adorned with gold trimmings and chandeliers, illuminating the lavish scene. The attendees are dressed in an array of elegant attire, from floor-length gowns to tailored tuxedos, each outfit more extravagant than the last. The ballroom's grand staircase is visible in the background, leading up to a balcony where more guests mingle and admire the breathtaking scenery. The air is filled with the sound of laughter, clinking glasses, and an orchestra playing softly in the distance, creating a magical atmosphere that only a night like this can provide.
They had gathered this night to celebrate the birthday of Sun Tian wang, sole heir of the Sun family, a major conglomerate that has ties financial corporations, the military, and politics. Their main form of business are technology, medicine, and manufacturing. They are one of four imperial families that reside within the capital which include the Jiang family, the Huang family, and the Yue family.
The Jiang family made their fortune a few generations ago in real estate and development, and they rank second on the list due to their amount of wealth. The Huang family whose successive descendants have always served in the military as soldiers, producing at least one general every generation and have considerable leeway within the military and law enforcement. The Yue only appeared two generations ago and are the youngest of the four imperial families with their family heads having all been women. The Yue family business deals in women's apparel, accessories, make-up, and etc.
In the center of the room, a young man of 18 years with long silver hair tied in a ponytail and piercing hazel eyes, stands out amidst a group of well-dressed people. He wears a stunning white and black suit that perfectly complements his regal appearance. His posture exudes confidence and grace, while his sharp eyebrows but slender features make all those that see him think of a celestial being. As he casually leans against a gold-plated bar, watching the people chatting animatedly around him, his head casually jerks before he takes in his surroundings. 'Damn, when is this going to end', he thinks to himself, 'I think this is the hundredth time I have regressed, but truthfully, I stopped counting at 60. I have been here a hundred times; I am tired of trying to be the nice guy just to see that prick and his harem ruin my family and kill me time after time.' He sighs as he recall's some moments from his previous lives that leave a chill running down his spine.
Looking around, his eyes land on an 18-year-old girl with a voluptuous and mature body, accentuated by her hourglass figure. Her long blue hair cascades down her back in gentle waves, framing her striking grey eyes with willow-like eyebrows, jade like skin, and slender feminine facial features that still have a little of her baby fat. Giving her an image of youthful essence and beauty, as well as the sense of power and elegance that radiates from her every pore. Due to her being the sole heir to the Yue family. She wears a blue floor-length gown that hugs her curves, revealing her toned arms and legs. The dress features intricate silver embroidery along the hem and sleeves, adding a regal touch to her overall appearance.
There she was, the biggest disappointment of his life, his childhood friend, fiancé, the one who destroys his family, murderer and "former" love interest. Once she notices him, she walks up to him before saying, "Sun TianWang, you know I do not love you. So, I want you to tell our parents to break off our engagement." 'Fuck, after hearing that line over the past hundred lifetimes it gets easier, but I still have the urge to slap her', Sun TianWang thinks to himself before saying, "OK."
Yue YiXue stood there with her mouth open to continue her tirade, but then shut's it after hearing what Sun TianWang said. "What? Really?", Yue YiXue asks, "What's the catch? What do you want?" 'Honestly, after these past hundred regression's I have forgotten why I loved her', Sun TianWang thought. "No catch, I just found someone else," Sun Tian Wang said. Yue YiXue tilted her head in confusion thinking to herself, 'I swear I heard Sun TianWang's voice just now, but what came out of his mouth was something different. I must be tired if I am starting to hear his voice in my head."
"Good, then let's do it now before you change your mind," Yue YiXue said before turning around to the stairs. They walked to the study on the 2nd floor where their parents were currently talking in seclusion. They walked in to see their parents sitting across from each other. "What brings you two here?" Sun Chan asked when he noticed who entered. Yue YiXue not wanting to be the one to bring it up nudged Sun TianWang.
"Father, mother, Aunt Xiu. Yue YiXue and I would like to mutually dissolve the marriage contract," Sun TianWang said before bowing to their parents. "What do you mean? You have been looking forward to your marriage since you were children," Sun LiNa asked in surprise. "Did YiXue force you to come say this?" Yue WangXiu asked while looking at her daughter.
"No, we came to this decision together. I have come to realize that our feelings lie elsewhere," Sun TianWang replied. 'Who wants to marry this cursed star? So, she can give me a green hat with Cui QianLong before killing me again? Out of all my past hundred death's, at least a quarter of them were at her hand', Sun TianWang thought. Yue YiXue looked at Sun TianWang out of the corner of her eye when she heard his thoughts. But what everyone failed to notice was Yue WangXiu's head jerk up to look Sun TianWang. 'What was that? That Xiao Wang's voice, but what he said was different', Yue WangXiu pondered.
As Sun TianWang looked at Yue WangXiu he thought to himself, 'I will take aunt Xiu for myself in this life, too many times have I seen her either killed or in Cui QianLong's bed. Better that I take her for myself to care for than dead. But I will have to be careful with Cui QianLong, he is cunning and ruthless, I have seen him drug aunt Xiu and then claim it was a drunken accident to get her to fall for him. Hm, maybe I should use that method myself.' A faint blush appeared on Yue WangXiu's face after listening to Sun TianWang's thoughts, while Yue YiXue's brow's furrowed in disgust.
"That's fine. It is best to marry someone you love; there is no need to rush. You can take your time in searching," Sun LiNa said after letting out a sigh that went unnoticed. Sun Chan just grunted before standing up and saying, "Since there is no need to gather for an announcement, I will go to the office to finish some work I have." Yue WangXiu gave a look of disappointment since she knew about his affair and was friends with Sun LiNa. Sun TianWang gave his father a look of annoyance before looking at his mother with a look of sympathy. But Sun LiJing's smile did not falter and acted as if Sun Chan was not even in the room while she continued to look at Sun TianWang.
"Come wang'er, today is your birthday. It should be a happy event," Sun LiJing said before getting up and wrapping herself around her son's arm and leading him downstairs. Yue YiXue and Yue WangXiu were slow to follow because of what they heard from Sun TianWang's mind. As they followed the Sun's downstairs, Yue YiXue thought to herself, 'What? You think I am a cursed star? Who gave you a green hat? I am still pure. And Cui QianLong is just a small bodyguard I picked up? What do you mean I killed you? Just because I do not like you does not mean I would kill you', Yue YiXue thought to herself. At the same time Yue WangXiu was wondering something else with a blush on her face as she looked at Sun TianWang's back, 'Oh my, I never knew little wang saw me that way, but more importantly, I will have to do something about my daughter and this Cui QianLong first,' she thought to herself.
As they all reached the bottom of the staircase, Sun LiJing addressed the assembled guests, "I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you for gracing us with your presence tonight as we celebrate my son's birthday. I hope you all have a wonderful and enjoyable evening ahead." Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke, the weight of her gratitude and the pressure of hosting such a grand event evident in her tone. Despite her nervousness, she managed to maintain a warm and welcoming demeanor, ensuring that each guest felt valued and appreciated. The room was filled with the sounds of laughter and conversation as the guests mingled and explored the various attractions of the lavish birthday party.
Sun TianWang looked around before finding his target, "Cui QianLong". 'As I thought, as long as the engagement is not announced Cui QianLong won't raise a fuss and ruin the night taking away his chance to play the hero saving the maiden. I would like to end things here, but from my experiences from previous lifetimes I now know that you had target my family since the beginning. But don't worry, I will find a way to deal with you and pay you back for all the suffering I have gone through', Sun TianWang's inner voice said.
Yue YiXue felt a sudden chill run down her spine after hearing the bloodthirstiness in Sun TianWang's inner voice. While Yue WangXiu who knew about her daughter's new bodyguard looked at Cui QianLong with a look of disgust and caution. After listening to Sun TianWang's inner voice for a while they came to the realization that he had been reliving his life over and over again. And began to wonder what Cui QianLong could have done to make Sun TianWang's voice drip with such ferociousness.
The aroma of delicious food wafted through the air, adding to the festive atmosphere, while the soft strains of a live orchestra played in the background, providing the perfect accompaniment to the evening's festivities. Sun TianWang, standing beside his mother, felt a mix of pride and unease. He knew that his mother's expectations for this event were incredibly high, and he couldn't help but worry that something would go wrong. But as he looked around at the sea of smiling faces, he felt a sense of reassurance. Everything seemed to be going smoothly, and he knew that he owed it all to the hard work of his mother and the rest of the staff. As the night wore on, the guests continued to enjoy themselves, and Sun TianWang found himself relaxing and enjoying the festivities.
For Sun LiNa, it was a night to remember as well, a night filled with pride and joy as she watched her son celebrate his birthday as the center of attention. As the clock struck midnight, the guests began to drift away, leaving behind a sea of empty glasses and dishes. Sun LiJing and Sun TianWang stood together in the dimly lit room, taking in the sight of the aftermath. It was a testament to the success of the evening, a reflection of the love and care that had gone into every detail. And as they looked at each other, mother and son shared a quiet moment of gratitude and affection, knowing that they had both played a part in making this birthday celebration one that they would never forget.
Especially Sun TianWang, considering that in most of his regression's Cui QianLong makes a fuss so he can play the pig to eat the tiger. After a few moments they retire to their rooms, with Sun TianWang taking a relaxing bath first. 'I loved Yue YiXue for almost ten lifetimes trying to show her Cui QianLong's true nature, but she always believed him over me. I still don't get how she could fall in love with someone she barely knows and put so much trust in him. She even stayed with him even after finding out he had multiple women at the same time. Whatever, my heart lies elsewhere now', Sun TianWang thought as he relaxed in the bath, 'I have to plan carefully on how to deal with Cui QianLong, as the mercenary king, not only is he strong, but he also has a bunch of strong subordinates, and he has ties to the underworld too. The few times I tried to fight him head on he killed my parents before torturing me to death for the trouble I caused him.'
Hearing Sun TianWang's voice, Yue YiXue laid in bed thinking about what she just heard, not knowing whether she was angry that he thought she was such a person or frightened about what kind of person she would become in the future. While Yue WangXiu was going thru the dossier her assistant made on Cui QianLong when her daughter hired him. Not reading anything on him being a mercenary, she picked up her phone and called her assistant and said, "I need you to do another check on Cui QianLong's background, we missed something."