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The fragrance of incense wafted through the air, disrupted by the river breeze.
Leaning against the soft couch, with hand supporting his cheek, Xu Yuan stared at the gentle smile on Li Zhaoyuan's handsome face, feeling slightly disappointed in his heart.
Although some things are known to be conducted by someone, the outcome of acknowledging and not acknowledging is vastly different.
Evidence is a good thing.
Even if you know who is behind the act but lack evidence, you can't justly move against him.
To act, you would have to use underhanded means as well.
In fact, before coming here, Xu Yuan had held onto a sliver of hope in his heart.
He hoped that Li Zhaoyuan would drop his guard, face the brewing storm, and then do something impulsive.
Unfortunately, Li Zhaoyuan turned out to be more patient than he anticipated.
"You... sure can endure," Xu Yuan said.
"...."
Upon hearing this, a touch of fitting doubt surfaced in Li Zhaoyuan's eyes:
