As Generous as Ever

Since they were willing to make the exchange, Wang Yue had no reason to refuse. He agreed at once. It wasn't that he cared about those businesses; he'd already given his word. They could haggle over the terms, but there was no reason to take back his offer.

What Wang Yue hadn't expected was that Zhou Shengchen would really hand over everything, just to save his younger sister. He was as generous as ever. Wang Yue couldn't help but admire his character.

Shiyi leaned against Wang Yue as she listened to his conversation with Zhou Shengchen. Seeing how surprised Wang Yue was, she asked, "Back then, Zhou Shengchen even gave you the Imperial Throne. He clearly doesn't care about wealth or power. You weren't this flustered then, so what's gotten into you today?"

Wang Yue was taken aback by Shiyi's words. Though she was praising her master, he immediately understood something: whether in the previous world or this one, Zhou Shengchen was still the same Zhou Shengchen. The things other people valued were worthless to him. His perspective had always been broad, and Wang Yue couldn't help but admire him.

Once he'd thought it through, Wang Yue suddenly felt as though he'd been a little small-minded. He couldn't help feeling embarrassed. "Zhou Shengchen wants to give me all the businesses his father owns near Taihu Lake in exchange for a prescription of mine. But he isn't really losing out. This prescription can save his sister, and if used properly, it could earn him a living for the rest of his life."

Shiyi wasn't surprised that Zhou Shengchen would do this. It was perfectly normal—very Zhou Shengchen. She remembered the medicine Wang Yue had given Sect Master Cui, and knew that it could stabilize a condition. It was worth a great