At the age of twenty-seven, Yan Hanxie began eating vegetarian food, chanting scriptures, and wearing Buddhist prayer beads. Rumors spread throughout the company that the female CEO had taken refuge in Buddhism. Only Zong Yi knew— Last night, when this “devout” believer forced whisky down her throat in a bar. How heavy the pressure of the Buddhist beads on her wrist had been as they pressed against the back of Zong Yi’s neck. “Director Zong,” Yan Hanxie rubbed her alcohol-scented lips against the tip of her ear, “tell me… would it be alright if I broke a precept tonight?” Zong Yi expressionlessly pulled out the hem of her shirt that had been pinned down. “President Yan, this is already the tenth time you’ve ‘broken a precept’ this month.” “And besides,” she lifted her eyes to the sandalwood beads swaying on the other woman’s wrist, “does the Buddha know you use consecrated ritual objects to tie people’s wrists? — Disclaimer: All rights to the original content belong to their respective creators Original Name：晏总的追妻之路不漫长 Author: 叶灵秋月

5, 4, 3, 2, 1 The end has come. You may not remember, but the twelve of us were given the mark of the zodiacs to fight the Great End of Time. The doors that spawns where the lesser demons crawl, The Gates of Hell where the seven deadly sins reside, The Heaven's wrath and the Devil's goal, The traitor and the savior both in hide. Let's both see who will win this bet. I assure you, you're in for a ride. Now, let's sound the trumpet to begin summoning the GATES.

Ariel Han has spent the last five years counting down the days until she can leave Seoul behind. At fifteen, the Korean-American finally gets the acceptance letter she’s been waiting for: admission into one of Seoul’s most prestigious high schools. It should be exciting. Instead, there’s only one thing on her mind when she sees the school’s name—Jun-Seo goes there. The son of her parents’ longtime business partners and one of the heirs to one of Korea’s biggest media companies, Jun-Seo has been part of Ariel’s life for years. Their families work together, their parents expect them to get along, and Ariel already knows exactly what kind of trouble he is. On her first day, Jun-Seo introduces her to his friends with one warning: Ariel is off limits. But the warning has the opposite effect. Ha-Joon—quiet, sharp, and impossible to read—is immediately curious about the girl Jun-Seo is so determined to keep everyone away from. Ariel wants nothing to do with either of them. She already has a plan: survive high school, go back to New York, and get into Parsons to study fashion design. Seoul is temporary. This school is temporary. None of these people are supposed to matter. Until they do

In her previous life, Yu Sheng entered a political marriage with Shen Yunmian and devoted everything she had to that relationship. What she got in return was the loss of her child… and a sudden death at a young age. After her soul left her body, she saw her wife of seven years chatting and laughing happily with another woman. Her heart felt like it was being cut by knives, and she finally understood— This marriage had long since become shackles that bound her, suffocating and hopeless. When she opened her eyes again, she had returned to the day she lost her child. Yu Sheng decided to live differently this time, to completely break free from this marriage and pursue her true self. She would no longer be a sacrifice to love, nor would she continue compromising for that wife who always put rationality above all else. In this life, she would make Shen Yunmian taste what it felt like to be ignored… and neglected. — Shen Yunmian, a business elite, had received a strict education since childhood and was used to controlling everything. Her wife, Yu Sheng, was gentle, elegant, rational, and sensible—the “perfect partner” in her heart. Although the two didn’t communicate much, they were recognized in high society as a model couple. But for some reason, Yu Sheng suddenly became cold and distant toward her, even openly proposing divorce. For the first time, Shen Yunmian panicked, abandoning all composure to try to win her back. “Shengsheng, I’ll change. Please don’t divorce me.” But she only received a cold reply: “Don’t degrade yourself. The way you cling desperately is really ugly.” When the memories of her past life flooded back, Shen Yunmian finally experienced the heart-wrenching pain Yu Sheng once endured. She knew she no longer had any right to beg for forgiveness. And the child she carried in her womb, which she had intended to use to salvage their relationship… Now, she could no longer bring herself to mention it. In her past life, she was cold as ice. In this life, she humbly begs. — Disclaimer: All rights to the original content belong to their respective creator. Notes: 1- In the past life Shen Yunmian was the top, after rebirth Yu Sheng becomes the top 2- Dual rebirth: Yu Sheng is reborn first, Shen Yunmian gradually regains past-life memories later Original Name: 封心锁爱后前妻破防了 Author: 公子欢

Raven Young thought that after completing her final mission, she would finally leave the organization and live a peaceful life. But what happens when that very mission turns out to be the first one she ever fails? You run. Yes—and so did Raven. Not to save herself, but to escape the people chasing her, pushing her to the very edge… until she had no choice but to jump off a cliff, hoping against hope to survive. But fate had other plans. When Raven opened her eyes, she realized she was alive… but not in her own body. She had woken up as Ivy—the very woman who had caused her mission to fail. And as if that wasn’t enough, a father and son pair refused to let her go. The man kept her close for reasons of his own, his motives unclear and unsettling. Meanwhile, the child clung to her, refusing to leave her side, determined to keep his “parents” together—and even dreaming of having a sibling. “God… just what in the world has happened?” Raven had never felt so betrayed by life. But living in Ivy’s body begins to unravel secrets—truths that entangle their lives in ways she cannot escape. And the man who keeps her close? Little by little… he begins to drive her insane with his undeniable charm. *** Ivy’s breath hitched as Xander stepped closer, closing the space between them. “Still pretending you’re unaffected?” he murmured. Her back met the wall, but she didn’t move away. “You assume too much.” “Do I?” His fingers brushed her wrist, slow, deliberate, sending warmth through her veins. Her grip tightened on his shirt, betraying her. “Tell me to stop,” he whispered. She didn’t. The silence thickened, charged and fragile. His gaze dropped to her lips, waiting—giving her the choice. And when she didn’t pull away, the tension between them deepened into something far more dangerous and the next thing they new was they were already kissing.

I am the only son of Connaugt and Strathmore, and the grandson of Queen Victoria of the British Empire. Now, as a member of the Saxe-Coburg-Gotha Dynasty, I swear to witness and protect the rise of this land with my life, uniting all Australians and New Zealanders under a new name to witness our rise: Australasia forever!

Reborn into the dangerous Marvel Cinematic Universe, fortunately I also came with a cheat system that allows me to draw all kinds of abilities from anime. “Golden Great Derivation Art” Source: A Certain Magical Index Description: A magic that alters reality according to the user’s will. From today onward— no one in the entire universe is allowed to snap their fingers ever again!!! ***** Support me and be 30 chapters ahead of webnovel: patreon.com/Draco_ For every 5 Patreon memberships I receive, I'll release 15 chapters all at once. Your support means a lot to me. ***** This is a translation. Author: 大佬没有马甲

Liam, a 20 year old college drop out is left with only one choice after being hit with some devastating news. He must enter the world of Vesperia. A world that is often described as game-like. There, the players gain classes, rare bloodlines and affinities. But what does Liam gain after entering this world? He claws his way out of an egg sac only to find out he is now a centipede. An insect that must constantly evolve until he gains the strength to fight against the most powerful player in Vesperia. With powerful foes lurking in the shadows, hunting powerful beasts to improve their strength, Liam is no longer seen as a insect but a threat that needs to be eliminated! Could a centipede evolve into a beast strong enough to shake the heavens and dismantle the world? You will have to read to find out.

Since the moment Yoizumi woke up, he had been living inside a deserted, ruined house. With no memories and nowhere to go, he simply stayed there, waiting for something he couldn’t explain. Until one night. Under the pale moonlight, a butterfly drifted down… and a girl appeared with it. She told him a truth he never imagined. He was no longer human. He had become a ghost. She wore a gentle smile, yet her eyes stayed cold. She spoke softly about wanting to get along with him… then drove a blade of light straight through his chest. Yoizumi thought that was the end. But fate was far from done with him. Later, Shinobu Kocho would gently hold his face, her amethyst eyes meeting his without hesitation. “Mr. Yoizumi, please stay with me forever.” It was only much later that he heard his own answer. “Alright.” ---------------------- Advanced chapters at p@treon

That year at the Valley of the End, Hashirama Senju faced Madara Uchiha, and Madara Uchiha was ultimately defeated. Later, I saw Madara Uchiha with tubes inserted into the back of his neck, playing tricks and schemes, showing none of the heroic spirit of the Asura of the Ninja World. This scene is unforgettable for me. At that moment, I thought, if I could become the head of the Uchiha clan, I would definitely do what Madara Uchiha couldn't do. Now that the position of clan leader is within my grasp, I must consider whether this might be the only opportunity I have in my life. I believe that Madara Uchiha played a crucial role in the Uchiha clan's past dominance, but now it's my era. Restoring the glory of the Uchiha clan is our bounden duty! ---------------------- Advanced chapters at p@treon

As they say when life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Life didn't just give Naruto lemons, it gave him Son Goku. Under the Saiyan's tutelage, Naruto unlocks power beyond ninja arts and sets his sights on becoming the Strongest Martial Artist across the Multi-verse. --- SI as Naruto Mc will be OP cause even earlier Dragon Ball Fighters could destroy cities easily. It'll be slight AU with Hiruzen being more of a Politician. This will be a crossover fic, where Mc will eventually travel to Dragon Ball-verse --- For supporting us and reading chapters in advance ( upto 30 Chapters) please visit (remove space) https://www.pat reon.com/8Ashes8 your support in whatever form would help us continue dedicating time and effort to this project and future projects. --- My update schedule is every other day except Wednesday --- For those wondering why Fic Image is Carrot behind Naruto, it's because Goku's saiyan name if Kakarot which means Carrot. --- Disclaimers: This work of fiction is based on Naruto universe created by Masashi Kishimoto, it is intellectual property of his all rights reserved. This fanfiction is created for entertainment purposes only. Readers are encouraged to support Official Naruto series. Dragon Ball, Dragon Ball Z and others are created by Akira Toriyama it is intellectual property of his all rights reserved. This fanfiction is created for entertainment purposes only. Readers are encouraged to support Official Dragon Ball series.

Ananya never expected death to bring her into another life. One moment, she was running her parents’ restaurant in the modern world. The next, she opened her eyes in silk robes, surrounded by hostile stares — the Queen Consort of the empire. But this body was cursed in everyone’s eyes. The Emperor loathed her. The mistress laughed at her. And the court whispered behind her back. Only she wasn’t truly alone. > “Finally, someone can see us!” “What kind of Queen Consort are you, so calm even with ghosts in your chamber?” “Shut up, Wei Rong, let her breathe. She looks like she’s about to faint.” Three ghosts — a stoic scholar, a brash general, and a mischievous noble girl — lingered at her side. They were invisible to all but her. And with them, she learned to survive the poisonous palace. When rumors spread that she was cursed, Ananya stood before the empire’s court. Instead of tears, she offered proof. Instead of fear, she offered dignity. > “If Heaven believes I am cursed, let the fire and smoke betray me. I will not hide.” And Heaven sided with her. Outside the palace, crises struck — starving soldiers, missing supplies, merchants growing fat from stolen grain. Inside, Lady Zhen, the Emperor’s favored mistress, grew bolder by the day, flaunting her beauty and mocking Ananya’s quiet grace. > “Sister, do you still dream of winning His Majesty’s heart? Look at you — plain, dull, unworthy.” “If simplicity is a crime, then let it be mine,” Ananya answered, unshaken. The Emperor indulged Lady Zhen openly… but in the silence of night, he tasted Ananya’s food, lingered at her table, and found himself unsettled by her calm. > “This is not palace fare,” he muttered. “It is lighter,” Ananya replied softly. “Easier to sleep after.” Step by step, conspiracy thickened. At a grand banquet, a poisoned cup was placed in Ananya’s hand. But a ghost’s laugh echoed in her ear — and the cup was swapped. A dancer collapsed instead. From that night on, the Emperor’s gaze changed. He began to notice the woman who never begged for favor, never fought for attention, yet always endured. Still, war brewed at the borders. Betrayals reached even the throne. Assassins crept through the palace halls. And the one person who seemed weakest became the calm at the center of the storm. Through whispered secrets, mischievous hauntings, and quiet resilience, Ananya carved her place in the empire. She would not simply survive. She would rise. And the Emperor who once despised her would one day whisper only her name.

Everyone fears Lucien... The cursed Alpha with a rare golden eyes, a monster whispered about in trembling voices. Ruthless. Untouchable. A beast born only to destroy. But when death begins stalking Elise, she makes one desperate decision before her final breath, she confesses her love to the one man who was never meant to be loved. A maid with only months left to live should have been insignificant to someone like Lucien. Instead, she becomes his obsession. Because Elise is the first person who looks at the monster…and does not run. As her mysterious illness worsens and blood stains every smile she forces, Lucien’s carefully controlled darkness begins to unravel. The kingdom believes he is cursed. Dangerous. Inhuman. But for Elise, he would burn empires, slaughter enemies, and rip apart fate itself if it meant keeping her alive. What starts as a tragic confession soon becomes a dangerous bond neither of them can escape. Because the deeper Lucien falls, the more terrifying he becomes. And when a beast loves, he does not love gently. He devours. ---- This book is in the spirity award competition. Please support. T for Thanks in advance.

[Epic Fantasy]+[Civilization Building]+[Racial Wars]+ [Gods]+[God Slayer]+[Thousands of Races]+[WeakToStrong]+[OP MC]+ [Unique Power System]

When Harry Potter, Master of Death, is unexpectedly transported to the Marvel universe, he finds himself grappling with a new set of challenges. Haunted by the traumas of his past and the scars of war, Harry must navigate this unfamiliar world. Harry x Natasha, Harry x Sif

In Neptunia, one of the Seven Worlds, darkness rises every five hundred years. When magical corruption reaches its peak, the Demon King is reborn to bring ruin upon the land. To counter this cycle, Uriel the Archangel, guardian of Neptunia, blesses a newborn with the Light — creating the Chosen Hero destined to defeat the Demon King. But this time, destiny collapses. One of Uriel’s valkyries forges a forbidden relic capable of peering twenty years into the future. When Uriel gazes into the vision, she sees a nightmare: Neptunia has fallen. The Demon King reigns. The Hero is dead. The cause is a single curse — the White Witch has stripped the Hero of most of her power, dooming her in the final battle. Uriel, known even among archangels as the greatest strategist, realizes the future can still be rewritten. Not with armies. Not with divine miracles. But with one ordinary soul. To preserve the balance between worlds, Uriel summons a completely average human from a distant realm — Earth. This person is no warrior, no mage, no chosen one. Yet their mission is the most crucial of all: prevent the White Witch from cursing the Hero, and save an entire world from destruction. Wolfheart is an isekai story that proves one thing: even the most ordinary soul can change the fate of a world.

A mature CEO of a successful clothing company develops a crush on his new secretary, a girl more than twenty years younger than him. After carefully navigating his feelings and the professional boundaries between him and his secretary, he discovers that the crush is not as one way as he initially thought. Can a secret crush that turns into a passionate affair develop more? Could these two people, despite the difference in their age and social position, create a lasting, loving relationship? I will be posting this story on RoyalRoad.com

(SI/No Meta/OCxNaruto endgame/full "reconstruction" of the entire franchise through Shippuden and Boruto) Bronze Winner – Webnovel Fanfic Fiesta! I died in the wrong forest…and woke up in Konoha, in the body of a girl. I was an anxious second-grader bleeding out in the woods. In this one I open my eyes in a hospital bed, as “Sylvie” – an orphan with no clan, no past, and a body that feels strangely more right than what I left behind. The village calls me just another stray, but one loud blond boy with whisker marks decides otherwise. I become Naruto’s first real friend...and, when Team 7 forms, the kunoichi standing where Sakura would have been. This is Naruto’s tale of never giving up. It’s also mine: the boy who died once, became a girl, and refused to let anyone face their nightmares alone. And in a village built on shadows and used to treating children as tools: staying together is a war of its own. [2026 Release Schedule: 1-2 chapters from Mon-Thurs (@8gmt and 14gmt), 2-3 chapters Fri-Sun (@8gmt, 14gmt, and 19gmt)] [IMPORTANT: July 19th starts slower schedule (2 chapters every day)]

I died. Got hit by three trucks. Apparently, some divine idiot named Kyle confused me with a mass murderer. The upside? I got to pick my reincarnation. I chose Luffy from One Piece. Not because I wanted to be a hero, but because I wanted the adventure, the freedom, and honestly? The waifus. Don't judge me. Now I'm seventeen, I'm made of rubber, and I'm sitting in a boat with a kid named Coby. I have Luffy's memories, his power, and all my own cynical, math-brain knowledge of the entire series. The goal? Become King of the Pirates. The problem? I know exactly how dangerous this world is. Admirals, Yonko, ancient weapons. I'm at the bottom of the food chain. So here's the plan. Follow the canon, mostly. Recruit Zoro, Nami, and the rest. But train smarter, unlock Haki early, and use every advantage my twenty-first-century mind can give me. I'll laugh like the original, I'll be the pervert everyone expects, but underneath the straw hat, I'm always calculating the odds. Shells Town is first. A pirate hunter, a tyrannical captain, and a deal with a desperate girl. It's a small start, but every king begins somewhere. Let's see if this mathematician can conquer the Grand Line. [Disclaimer One Piece: Two Piece Luffy is a fan-made work. The original One Piece series is the property of Eiichiro Oda, Shueisha, and Toei Animation. This story is written for personal enjoyment and is not intended to infringe on any copyrights. Look, we all know One Piece belongs to Eiichiro Oda, and he's a genius. I'm just a person with a keyboard and a very specific set of interests. This story is a transformative, work of fan fiction created because the voices in my head demanded it. It's full of cursing, fighting, and a protagonist with a one-track mind when it comes to treasure and women. If that's not your thing, the back button is your friend. If it is, welcome aboard.]

Toshiro Hamada, a 28-year-old data entry clerk whose life was aggressively average, dies in the most absurd overkill imaginable, three trucks. He awakens in the body of Natsu Dragneel, Fire Dragon Slayer of Fairy Tail, with shattered memories of the series and a terrifying new passenger: the Primal Dragon, an ancient entity whose awakening has ignited a countdown to dragonification. The only way to slow his transformation is through magical bonding, mates who anchor his humanity. But his first encounter with Lucy Heartfilia is not romance; it is compulsion, the Primal Domain overriding both their wills. Now Toshiro/Natsu must navigate a impossible path: manipulate the women he needs without losing himself, exploit his fragmentary knowledge of future catastrophes, and race against a clock only he can hear. The line between performance and genuine feeling blurs. The dragon waits. And Fairy Tail may never be the same. [Disclaimer: Fairy Tail and all associated characters, settings, and intellectual property belong to Hiro Mashima, Kodansha, and their respective owners. This is a work of fan fiction written for entertainment purposes only. No profit is made, and no copyright infringement is intended. Content Warning: This story contains explicit sexual content, dark themes, psychological drama, and morally ambiguous situations. Reader discretion is advised. Some content may be triggering for some audiences. The story will be a harem. I don't want to hear complains about this later on. FUCK OFF!!]

Search Season 1 in my profile or visit patreon.com/chaosgray ... Different Dimension Infinite Cheats (Novel) Eero's further journey into the famous dimensions of novels. (Majority are Eastern Novels) Season 2; Novels. Witness the rise of Eero in the Dimensions of Famous anime, movies and novels. 1st Dimension; Soul Land (Douluo Dalu) [Completed] 2nd Dimension; BTTH (Battle Through The Heavens) [Ongoing] 3rd Dimension; Unknown All advanced chapters and dimensions can be found in my Patreon, Patreon.com/chaosgray. Join for Eero's most excited journey, ... Chapter Release - Schedule: Four chapters per week (Monday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday)

Character travelling through different dimensions (Different Animes worlds). Season 1; Anime. Witness the rise of Eero in the Dimensions of Famous anime, movies and novels. 1st Dimension; Dragon Ball (Completed) 2nd Dimension; Danmachi (Completed) 3rd Dimension; Overlord (Completed) 4th Dimension; Naruto (Completed) 5th Dimension; One Piece (Completed) 6th Dimension; Bleach (Completed) 7th Dimension; Jujutsu Kaisen (Completed) 8th Dimension; Eminence in the Shadow (Completed) 9th Dimension; TTIGRAAS (Ongoing) All advanced chapters and dimensions can be found on my Patreon. Patreon.com/ChaosGray Join for Eero's most excited journey, ... Chapter Release - Schedule: 4 chapters per week (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday & Sunday)

For the last ten years, Zack Riley– the delinquent, school bully– had been mercilessly teasing Anna Reece– the sweet, nerdy girl everyone liked. But one day that all changed… Due to jealous possession, Zack confessed the feeling he had been hiding since they were children. Can this misled boy work through his own psychological trauma and be boyfriend material? Can Anna work through her trust issues and look past her past with deceitful boys, to accept Zack’s feelings? Yes, and yes, in fact, these two unexpected characters, manage to build a bond stronger that most bonds. They share a connection so deep, some might say that it is fate.

The Russian Empire will collapse. War will consume Europe. Ukraine will rise… only to fall into chaos. In 1900, Pavlo Skoropadskyi wakes up with knowledge of the future. He knows how it ends. A puppet Hetman. A broken country. A lost chance. This time, he refuses. Decades before the storm, he begins to prepare — building industry in the south, forging alliances among nobles, and shaping a power base strong enough to survive the coming collapse. But history does not change quietly. Empires will fall. Wars will come. And the more he tries to rewrite the future… the more dangerous it becomes.

Naruto: A whole New World. This is the real shinobi world, where children are weapons, loyalty is bought, and death is routine. Murakami remembers his past life. A life where his emotional and social intelligence isolated him. No matter the reality, in any world functioning with a system, logic always replaced emotion. That was the truth he came to realize. Everything has a cost. Now reborn as a powerless orphan with no clan, no protection, and war on the horizon, he has only one advantage, his mind. In a world where strength rules, Murakami has no interest in heroism. So he will have to decide: Will he play the game… or break it?

Leon transmigrates to the Douluo Continent, but his Martial Soul mutated, becoming a physical entity. When the Blind Douluo Su Yuntao declared it a “waste Martial Soul,” Leon knew this game was in the bag; he became determined to become a Beast-Taming Douluo! He then gains the cheat system of a chat group, allowing him to continuously invite female characters from Douluo 1-5 to join. A man and his monkey embark on the road to being gods. RAW:斗罗聊天群：比比东开局就被集火 This is AI translated. I know someone else is also posting with similar AI translation, but some things were changed, so I'm mainly doing this for my own reading.

Kitanoh Ryuichi, a trainer, had no interest in things like "heavy track" rivalries or intense, dramatic showdowns. He had a much more pressing concern—he was running out of time. Having died young from a congenital disease in his previous life, Kitanoh was reborn into the world of Uma Musume. However, his new life was cursed. He was destined to live only to the same age as his past self, fated to die once more in excruciating pain. But Kitanoh couldn't stay dead. Each time he died, he would be reborn into the next era of horse girls, forced to repeat his twenty-something years of suffering. "No! This can't go on!" Kitanoh thought, anguished. He had to break free from this endless cycle of painful lives. The only way for Kitanoh to change his fate and overcome his illness was to have his horse girls race continuously. The more races they won, the longer he would live, and the greater his hope of one day having a healthy body. However, after countless rebirths, Kitanoh stared at the horse girls under his charge. Each possessed the "Obsession" skill, their eyes had lost their light, and they were hostile towards one another. Kitanoh felt his heart sink. "Please," he begged, "stop with all this drama and just run your races! Your trainer just wants to live!"

Trapped in a loveless marriage to a ruthless Alpha, Livia’s life is nothing but silence, scars, and shattered hope. To her husband, she is a decoration—useful for reputation, disposable in private. When betrayal strikes from the one person she trusted, Livia is pushed to the edge of despair. Then she meets Aldus—the feared Lycan King of the Blood Moon Pack. Cold, powerful, and burdened by a past drenched in blood, Aldus has sworn never to love again. Yet in Livia’s broken gaze, he finds something he thought he had lost forever: home. As war brews between packs and secrets crawl out from the shadows, Livia must choose between the life that is slowly killing her and the love that could save her. In a world ruled by claws and crowns, can a wounded Luna and a cursed Lycan King defy fate—and find healing in each other’s embrace?

What do you do when you're reborn as the son of Yasaka? Open a restaurant of course!

"The heavens always smile upon your misfortune " by unknown This is the story of smile of heaven Arthur Ravenheart ... Just when you thought life wasn't bad all of a sudden it gets worse...way worse . Arthur lives throught a life of depression , anxiety , stress , mental issues due to events happening so quickly enjoy and leave a comment .

What if Itachi uses his good heart to try to change the world with Sasuke? They are on the run after the massacre. They will be a good version of Madara and Izuna. Will Naruto and other main characters join? How will they shape their world with the Akatsuki and the hidden villages and a better villain version of Danzo trying to stop them? Itachi x Mei.