Xiang Yuan had cultivated the Dao of Pure Love for many years. No matter how much bull he talked, it was limited to words alone; he would never put it into action. So when Wang Daoyan came to ask for his help, he left no room for negotiation and rejected her on the spot.
More money?
Not even for more money. This wasn't about money—it was a matter of principle!
Three seconds later, Xiang Yuan agreed to put on a show with Wang Daoyan. Not because Wang Daoyan had added another sum of money, but because Xiang Yuan had seen the respect Wang Daoyan showed him on this matter of principle.
Respect was mutual. He would help her with this.
Xiang Yuan stepped forward two paces, lovingly taking Wang Daoyan's arm as he said softly, "Daoyan, how many times have I told you? You're already pregnant. You shouldn't be walking around everywhere—you should rest properly in your room."
"It's too stuffy inside."
Wang Daoyan naturally nestled into Xiang Yuan's embrace, narrowing her eyes with a face full of bliss. "I heard you had returned. I couldn't sit still, so I waited for you in the courtyard."
Wang Daoyan truly lived up to her reputation as a demoness of the Illusion Annihilation Dao. Her acting was flawless, enough to rival Chan'er's.
By comparison, Xiang Yuan was clearly holding back. Under Wang Daoyan's dissatisfied voice transmission, he reluctantly raised a hand and placed it around her waist.
He had to put it there. Otherwise, she would dock his pay.
Making a little money to support a family was just too hard these days!
Xiang Yuan sighed inwardly. He had never imagined that one day, he too would earn money by performing.
Still, it was rather interesting.
Though he could not enjoy the