Urban Romantic Divine Doctor Chapter 1681 - 1678: Do You Mind Having Another Woman?

"What transpired earlier was unavoidable; I had no intention of taking advantage of you," Xu Wendong stated, appearing genuinely mortified. "Regardless, I'll step out first and let you rest." He then exited, a nuanced expression clouding his features.

Precisely as he had articulated moments before.

His purpose was never to exploit Zhang Nian.

Returning to Earth this time, he had made a silent vow to himself: to govern his emotions and refrain from distributing his affections indiscriminately.

Every ounce of his love and solicitude was designated solely for his sister-in-law.

However, confronted with the dire circumstances back then, he truly had no alternative.

A short while later.

Zhang Nian emerged slowly from the refreshment room, her captivating eyes fixated intently on Xu Wendong. They were brimming with profound curiosity and sharp scrutiny, as though she sought to penetrate his very being.

"Why are you observing me in such a manner?" Xu Wendong felt a prickle of unease under her unwavering stare, akin to standing on hot coals. He instinctively reached for a teacup, taking a delicate sip in an attempt to alleviate the suffocating awkwardness that enveloped him.

Zhang Nian could no longer suppress her thoughts and blurted out, "Have you ever participated in adult film productions?"

Her question descended like an unexpected thunderbolt.

Upon hearing this, Xu Wendong instantly sputtered his tea, his eyes wide with sheer astonishment, clearly not anticipating such a scandalous inquiry from her.

After regaining a semblance of composure, he looked at Zhang Nian with a rueful smile, "What makes you pose such a question?"

A faint blush tinged Zhang Nian’s cheeks, her gaze darting away, laced with embarrassment as she stammered, "I just have this feeling that I've seen your... private areas somewhere before."

"Yet, I've viewed numerous films of that genre, and I genuinely cannot pinpoint which specific one you might have starred in."

Xu Wendong remained dumbfounded, his eyes disbelieving, "How can a young lady such as yourself watch adult films? That truly goes against all common sense!"

Zhang Nian released a soft sigh, a flicker of helplessness crossing her face as she slowly conveyed, "Each time the internal cold surges within me like an overwhelming tide, the agony and distress become indescribable. I truly cannot endure it, so I've had to seek out distractions."

Hearing her words, Xu Wendong found himself momentarily speechless, standing there in a daze, visibly shaken by her harrowing experience.

He had to concede, the method she employed did appear to offer some measure of relief.

After all.

When that biting cold raged internally like a malevolent spirit, the body’s inherent physical urges could scarcely counteract it, thereby providing a degree of alleviation from the bone-deep chill and suffering.

A brief interval passed.

Xu Wendong finally recollected his senses, swiftly asserting, "Well, I can solemnly assure you, I have never been involved in the filming of adult movies. You must be mistaken in your recollection."

"There is absolutely no mistake!" Zhang Nian's eyes held an unshakeable conviction as she met Xu Wendong's gaze, resolutely declaring, "Your... that particular part truly evokes a peculiar sense of inexplicable familiarity within me, as if I have genuinely encountered it somewhere in the past."

"This sensation is remarkably potent; I wouldn't be mistaken."

Xu Wendong, taken aback by Zhang Nian's candid and bold pronouncements, cleared his throat awkwardly, attempting to dissipate the intense embarrassment.

"Perhaps it is the influence of the cold energy affecting you, causing mild delirium or hallucinations. You shouldn't speak such things lightly; it could damage your reputation as a young lady if word were to get out."

Zhang Nian slightly knitted her brows, appearing to concentrate intently as if trying to retrieve a lost memory, "No, my mind is perfectly clear. That sense of familiarity cannot be attributed to hallucinations."

"Furthermore, beyond this specific point, I consistently feel as though we have encountered each other previously, though the location eludes me."

Xu Wendong's heart gave a jolt. He too experienced a strange sense of familiarity with Zhang Nian. Could there truly be an undisclosed secret underlying this?

He managed a faint smile, softly remarking, "Perhaps it's merely a coincidence. You have just emerged from a perilous situation; your body remains frail. You ought to rest more and refrain from overthinking matters."

Zhang Nian's lovely eyes flickered with a complex and unreadable mix of emotions as she cast a profound gaze upon Xu Wendong, then softly uttered, "In any case, you truly did save my life."

"As the old adage goes, 'A life-saving favor must be repaid with boundless gratitude.'"

"Therefore, offering myself to you as a token of my gratitude – is that not an obvious and rightful course of action?" she concluded, a playful and captivating expression gracing her exquisite features, akin to a spring blossom in full bloom, radiating beauty and allure.

She herself was uncertain about the source of this inexplicable closeness she felt towards Xu Wendong.

However, deep within her heart, she harbored a firm conviction that remaining in Xu Wendong's proximity would undoubtedly assist her in uncovering the reason behind this peculiar connection.

Before Xu Wendong could even utter a word, Zhang Nian pressed on, "Even though you've imparted cultivation techniques to me, I remain completely ignorant and struggle to grasp the essence of practicing the Dao."

"In my estimation, only by remaining under your watchful eye can my cultivation journey proceed without a hitch, free from any accidents or obstacles."

"My esteemed rescuer, surely you wouldn't wish for the young lady you so painstakingly saved to face further peril and hardship on her path of cultivation, would you?"

As she spoke, her delicate, willow-like eyebrows subtly lifted, revealing a fleeting spark of slyness within her stunning eyes, reminiscent of a cunning little fox meticulously devising an amusing little stratagem.

A wry, almost pained smile touched Xu Wendong's lips. He had once been the undisputed sovereign across both the Cultivation World and the Immortal Realm.

Even in matters of romance, he had always been akin to a butterfly flitting among blossoms, never ensnared.

Love's entanglements had never once caused him consternation.

Yet now.

He felt as if Zhang Nian had masterfully cornered him.

The reason he could not bring himself to refuse Zhang Nian's proposition was the sheer number of unknowns and variables that dotted the cultivation path; her safety was genuinely assured only by staying close to him.

Ultimately, Xu Wendong relented, "Very well, you may remain by my side. However, there is a critical point I must clarify: I am already involved with someone."

A flicker of elation crossed Zhang Nian's eyes, clearly taken aback that Xu Wendong had actually consented to her staying. Once she regained her composure, she inquired with a hint of caution, "Would you object to having one more?"