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"Sigh, it's been a long time since Lord Ye Fan has shown up."

"Indeed, I miss Lord Ye Fan so much."

In the Great Flame Kingdom, undercurrents were also beginning to emerge.

After two instances of the Heavenly Curtain being erected, some people in the capital and surrounding areas have begun to feel dissatisfied with the person on the dragon throne.

They either suppressed their discussions or summoned craftsmen everywhere.

If they paid enough to recruit people, that would be fine, but not many of them came back, and the pay was pitifully low. If you didn't want to go, you would be forced to go.

In places farther from the capital, Ye Fan's old subordinates also began to show signs of restlessness.

This includes General Dingyuan, who was deliberately sent to the border by the Empress, after not receiving a reply from Ye Fan for a long time.

He started sending messages to inquire about Ye Fan's recent situation from Shu Jingwei, but Shu Jingwei brushed him off with a few words.

The border was too far away, and Shu Jingwei had deliberately blocked the news. These old men who had followed Ye Fan in conquering the world back then had no idea that Ye Fan had long been dismissed from his post and his whereabouts were unknown...

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The curtains in the study were half-drawn, and the morning light squeezed in through the gaps, drawing golden lines on the floor.

He placed the security box on the desk, opened it, and the burnt motherboard lay quietly in the foam, its charred marks particularly glaring in the morning light.

Lin Ye pulled out the sofa and sat down, then silently recited in his mind: "System, exchange for component repair talismans."

[Ding—Exchange successful. Shock Points consumed: 80000. Current Balance: 180600. Items have been added to the system inventory; the host can retrieve them at any time.]

With a thought, Lin Ye conjured a yellow talisman in his palm.

The talisman has a very special texture; it doesn't resemble paper but rather some kind of leather. The edges are slightly curled, and intricate patterns are outlined on it with dark gold lines, somewhat like an electrical circuit, but not quite the same.

At the center was a tiny halo, which was slowly flickering like breathing.

He placed the talisman on the burnt-out area of ​​the motherboard, pressing it gently with his fingers to ensure a tight fit.

The aperture began to flash faster.

Golden patterns spread outwards from the center of the talisman, quickly covering the entire motherboard, every solder joint, and every circuit.

The patterns flowed, intertwined, and recombined on the motherboard surface, emitting a subtle hissing sound.

Lin Ye leaned back on the sofa, picked up a book from the table, flipped to where he had last read it, and glanced at the motherboard from time to time.

Before long, the charred marks faded, the burned-through chip regrown a complete structure, and the broken circuits were reconnected one by one.

The study was quiet, with only the faint hissing sound of the talismans at work and the occasional car horn outside the window.

An hour later, the aperture stopped flashing.

The golden patterns receded from the motherboard and shrank back onto the talisman. The talisman itself curled up, turning into a small clump of ash that silently scattered across the desktop.

Lin Ye took out a tissue, gathered up the ashes, wrapped them up, and threw them into the trash can.

The motherboard on the table looked brand new.

The solder joints were as shiny as ever, and the chip surface was smooth and flat, without any signs of burning.

He examined the motherboard from all angles, then held it up to the light to look at it—

Just like new!

"A terrifying ability... is this the system's way of restoring me...?"

Even though he was somewhat prepared, Lin Ye was still shocked.

While fiddling with the chip in his hand, Lin Ye's gaze wandered as he stared into the distance and muttered to himself.

"With this ability, I can bring you back for burial right away... Old Ye, I won't let your enemies get away with it either..."

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Lin Ye put it back in the safe and wrapped it up, then picked up his phone and dialed a number.

"Lu Bai".

"Mr. Lin!" The voice on the other end of the phone was tinged with obvious anxiety. "About the motherboard—"

"I know, it's fixed." Lin Ye interrupted him. "I'll arrange for a special delivery right away, it should arrive tonight. Make sure you sign for it, and install it immediately after receiving it, then get back to production as soon as possible."

Lu Bai's voice on the other end of the phone was noticeably more relaxed: "Okay! I'll have someone prepare right away!"

"There's one more thing," Lin Ye's voice turned serious, "The motherboard burned out in a very strange way."

"Voltage fluctuations caused all other devices to be fine, but the most important one, the motherboard, burned out. I don't believe it's a coincidence."

"Take a thorough look inside the factory." Lin Ye's voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear.

"Go through every single person and every step of the process from beginning to end. See if anyone has secretly touched this motherboard, or if anyone has been behaving strangely recently."

"President Lin, do you mean—someone is deliberately targeting us?" Lu Bai's voice was low.

"I have a guess, but I'm not sure yet," Lin Ye said. "But after you've investigated, I hope I can confirm it."

"I understand! Don't worry, Mr. Lin, I will definitely investigate this matter thoroughly." Lu Bai's voice turned cold and hard as he continued fiercely.

"If there really is a mole, I'll make him pay dearly. He almost caused the factory to be unable to deliver; that would cost me my life!"

Lin Ye hung up the phone, opened an app on his phone called "Exclusive Delivery of High-Value Items," entered 100 million yuan as the insurance amount, and placed an order.

Less than half an hour later, a deliveryman in a black uniform and white gloves arrived at the door. After verifying his identity and the information of the items, he left with the security box.

Lin Ye stood by the window, watching the delivery trucks drive out of the underground parking garage, merge into the morning rush hour traffic, and disappear from sight.

He turned and walked out of the study to start sending out invitation messages.

For Xiaodouzi's birthday party, you don't need to invite many people; a few close friends will suffice.

The information was simple; everyone was an acquaintance, so there was no need for formalities.

[My goddaughter Ye Ling'er's fifth birthday party is tonight at 6 PM at Villa 88, Fengshuiyuan. Come join us if you're free.]

He then received many messages asking him how he suddenly gained a goddaughter.

Lin Ye replied briefly and then asked if they could come. Except for one who was currently abroad, the others said they would arrive on time.

At three o'clock in the afternoon, the doorbell rang again.

This time, Lin Ye opened the door, and was immediately surprised to see who was outside.

It's Zhao Man.

Zhao Man stood at the door with two assistants, carrying several dust bags and a large box.

She wore a loose black sweater, her hair was casually tied up, and her silver earrings were ridiculously large, giving her a sharp and capable look.

"Mr. Lin, the clothes are finished. Please try them on!"

Zhao Man shouted as she rushed into the room, hung the dust bag on the coat hanger with a few quick swishes, and unzipped the coat.

Lin Ye raised an eyebrow and said, "So fast!"

"Of course!" Zhao Man raised her chin. "President Lin said money is no problem. I told the studio to postpone all their non-urgent orders and bring people here to work on them for me. How could it not be fast?"

Little Douzi had just woken up from her afternoon nap and was led downstairs by Sister Qing. She was rubbing her eyes, still a little drowsy.

When she saw the dress on the rack, she froze, her hand that was rubbing her eyes stopped in mid-air, and her mouth opened slightly.

It was a pure white princess dress.

The upper body was a soft satin strapless top, but considering Xiaodouzi's age, Zhao Man added two layers of tulle over the strapless top, creating a beautifully layered effect.

Two delicate floral shoulder straps extend down from the shoulders, both exquisite and secure.

The neckline is adorned with a band of tiny pearls, which gleam with a warm luster under the light.

Below the waistline are layers of tulle skirt, fluffy and light.

The skirt was adorned with tiny sequins and three-dimensional embroidered flowers in pink, white, and pale purple, shimmering slightly in the light, as if sprinkled with stars.

A large bow was tied at the back of her waist, and two long ribbons hung down to the hem of her skirt, with two small crystal pendants at the ends that swayed gently as she walked.

The whole dress is fluffy and soft, just like the kind of dress a princess in a fairy tale would wear.

"Little Douzi, try it quickly." Lin Ye squatted down and gently pushed Little Douzi's back.

Xiao Douzi followed Zhao Man's assistant into the dressing room, and then rustling sounds came from inside.

After a while, the door opened.

Everyone present looked up at the sound—