The boss's voice raised slightly, with a hint of a choke in his throat, as he reached the emotional part of his story.
This teahouse was his own venture. Though it didn't bring in much profit, it could help her out. She was prone to losing in gambling, so to assist her, he had arranged for his own people to discreetly slip her some money, a small token of his support.
"You know, I have to run this place as a business. I can't be too obvious, or she might find out and stop coming," he explained.
Bai Sexiang felt a touch of emotion. Having a friend like this was truly rare.
Seeing Bai Sexiang relax, the boss knew his story had moved her. When it came to storytelling, he was confident he was second to none in the city of Wu Kui.
These little tales were like a sure bet with young girls just entering the workforce.
To conquer a woman with brute force was no skill; to earn her genuine respect from the heart was true mastery.
"Here, have a drink to moisten your throat!"
The boss smoothly picked up Bai Sexiang's cup.
"I'm sorry, I really can't drink. Could I have a glass of hot water instead? I'm on my period these days."
Bai Sexiang remembered Liu Sandao's instructions and politely declined.
The boss understood. He knew a woman's condition during that time. It was fortunate he was considerate, otherwise...
He got up, poured her a glass of hot water, and handed it to her.
After Bai Sexiang entered the private room, Liu Sandao found a secluded corner to hide.
He needed to keep a close watch on the two spirits, observing their movements.
However, not long after Bai Sexiang entered, the spirits chose to leave. Liu Sandao had no choice but to follow them from a distance.
"Brother, slow down! Let me see your prey. Let me witness your methods!"
Number Five said, hot on the heels of Spirit Number Seven.
With Seven's guidance, Number Five found his friend to be much more valuable, and his tone became considerably more friendly.
"It's right there!"
Spirit Number Seven pointed to a room below. Number Five looked and saw a woman hanging clothes on a clothesline by the window.
Liu Sandao saw her too. It was Hao Yumei.
Witnessing this, even he felt that Qian Shumei must have accumulated immense merit in her past life to have found such a wonderful family.
"Is this going to work? Brother, her head is emitting a strong white light! And her face is kind and benevolent, suggesting deep blessings. This plan of yours seems incredibly difficult!"
Spirit Number Five couldn't understand. Had Seven's brain been kicked by a donkey?
People with strong desires, who were constantly troubled, were easier to capture souls from. How could someone who looked so content and happy be preyed upon, let alone their fortunes?
"Hahaha, that's what they call higher risk, higher reward! Let me show you my skill."
Seven laughed and waved his hand casually. Number Five looked back towards the balcony again.
Just then, a man emerged from the house.
He was tall and handsome. Anyone looking at them would think they were a match made in heaven.
"Xiao Mei, I wish we could just hold each other like this forever!"
The man was Lin Jiashan. Liu Sandao recognized him.
Lin Jiashan hugged Hao Yumei from behind and said tenderly.
"Silly, it's so late already. Let's go inside, you'll catch a cold!"
"My dear, my dear, answer your phone!..."
At that moment, Lin Jiashan's phone rang from his pocket. He casually took it out, making a gesture as if he was about to discuss business.
Hao Yumei understood. She had once worked alongside him. After they had children, she had willingly stepped back to be a full-time housewife.
He managed such a large company single-handedly, busy from dawn till dusk. So, whenever he received a call, she instinctively excused herself.
"Hello... Okay... Wait a moment!"
He quickly hung up the phone, walked into the living room, and embraced Hao Yumei again.
"Sigh, I was hoping we could have some quality time while the children are asleep, but look..."
"I know, it's about company matters, isn't it? Go handle it quickly, I won't hold you back!"
Hao Yumei was so virtuous that Lin Jiashan found it almost unbelievable.
He was momentarily dazed, then quickly came to his senses. He hurriedly threw on a coat and rushed out. Sudan Novel Network
"Follow me!"
Spirit Number Seven suddenly said, flying off in the direction Lin Jiashan had disappeared.
"Hey, hey, hey, wait for me. Brother, your prey is here, why are you going over there?"
Spirit Number Five said, chasing after him.
Liu Sandao naturally followed as well.
Lin Jiashan didn't head to an office building, but instead drove his car rapidly to a high-end apartment complex.
The doorman looked very professional, giving a crisp salute and bowing as he watched Lin Jiashan's car slowly enter the underground garage.
Spirit Number Seven wasn't interested in trailing him endlessly. Instead, it turned and went directly to room 1804 on the eighteenth floor.
Liu Sandao couldn't follow them directly. He used the Ruoshui Fu secret technique to enter the room.
A woman around thirty years old, not particularly attractive. Strictly speaking, she didn't compare to Hao Yumei at all.
He said this because as soon as Liu Sandao entered the room, he was facing a photograph. The photo showed this woman, Lin Jiashan, and Hao Yumei.
At this moment, she was wearing an orange silk pajama set, with her legs crossed, watching television and holding a remote control.
Liu Sandao's presence in the water glass in front of her was like water itself, so the spirits wouldn't detect him.
"Brother, it's so late, and you're visiting a woman? Did you, in your past life... hehe!"
Spirit Number Five teased.
In his opinion, perhaps Seven had been some kind of sneaky scoundrel in a past life, hence his late-night visit to a woman's room.
"Just you wait, the real show is about to begin!"
Spirit Number Seven sat down again and began its toe-picking ritual.
Spirit Number Five sighed helplessly and looked at the woman in the room.
"Ding dong! Ding dong!"
Hearing the doorbell, the woman slowly got up, walked to the door, and opened it.
"Baby, my precious baby!"
A voice boomed as soon as the door opened.
"Slow down, slow down, look how eager you are!" the woman said, closing the door firmly behind her.
It was Lin Jiashan. No one would have guessed he was such a wolf in sheep's clothing.
"So it's him!" Spirit Number Five exclaimed in surprise.
He couldn't help but sigh, thinking that if he had a wife like Hao Yumei in his past life, he wouldn't have gone astray. What was this man thinking?
"Let me tell you, this is actually my medicinal catalyst!"
Spirit Number Seven pointed to the woman in the pajamas.
Her name was Chi Lanxiang. She was a "Three-Star" individual. Liu Sandao pulled out his Fortune and Virtue Manual and looked it up.
"What does this have to do with your prey? I don't think this man would be stupid enough to choose her over his wife, would he?"
Spirit Number Seven remained silent, offering only a mysterious smile.