Didn't you go to Teyvat to earn money to support me?

"Look, baby, so many people like you, you are deeply loved by countless people." Eden had already started the intro to the second song, speaking softly as she played the piano. At this moment, she didn't have a microphone. The audience could only see her lips moving slightly through the big screen, a smile playing on her lips as if she were chatting with Shen Liang about something.

The audience was thrilled by their romantic interaction.

"They only just learned my name."

"But liking someone doesn't require time to build up; love does. Love at first sight, or lust at first sight, is very easy."

"I love Eden."

“Hehe, I’d rather you said ‘love’.” Eden gently held his right hand, continued playing with his left hand, and then whispered in his ear, “You play the chorus later, otherwise it will seem strange if you go on stage and do nothing.”

Shen Liang gradually joined in on the piano, following her rhythm. The accompaniment was beautiful and had a classical charm. His education was overseen by nine Primarchs, with Eden providing the most instruction in arts. As Eden's forte, she and Shen Liang had shared many wonderful tutoring sessions on the piano.

Getting better.

"Do you remember when this piece was composed?" Eden freed one right hand and gently slipped it through the specially designed opening at Shen Liang's waist, tenderly stroking his waist. The young man was full of energy, his body warm; anyone holding Shen Liang would have this habit.

"I can't remember," Shen Liang answered honestly.

"Six months ago, in winter, you and Paddo went out for a snowball fight. That little Paddo never keeps track of time when she's playing, and she forgot that although you're physically strong, you're not a fusion warrior after all. So you spent the whole day playing with her in just a thin shirt." Eden's tone was gentle and lingering. "You didn't know how to refuse, nor did you understand the limits of your body. When you came back, your lips were even purple from the cold. So I turned the air conditioning on full blast, and Ellie and I hugged you from both the front and back, warming you with our bodies so you could fall asleep. And I hummed this song while chatting with you to keep you as awake as possible."

Shen Liang felt a slight stirring in his heart, because he was leaning against Eden's chest and could feel her warm body temperature, her soft and full body, and her refreshing fragrance, so he remembered her again.

“You were so cold you couldn’t speak, so the two of us stayed close to you. You complained that the drawstrings on your coat were itchy, so we threw all those clothes away. It was after that day that Ellie and I learned that although you’ve only been growing for a short time, you’re already a normal teenager.” Eden spoke calmly, as if he were talking about everyday family matters.

Shen Liang found herself subtly agitated, and it seemed that this feeling was... shame and annoyance?

"Eden!" The boy's tone was unusually strong.

He almost wanted to run off the stage right now.

"Heh, no wonder you always like to sit in the laps of the sisters of the Fire Moth, letting us hold you. I originally thought it was because you, doll, lacked a sense of security since you have no parents." Eden chuckled softly, "So you just wanted to sit on someone's lap and subtly rub your calves against the friction of their stockings."

Shen Liang looked up and gazed at her quietly.

"is it not OK?"

“You’re such an honest child… Of course,” Eden’s tone remained calm, with undisguised affection. “So ever since that day, I’ve always worn pantyhose as underwear, and you’ve been very happy, haven’t you?”

"……Correct."

She wasn't wrong. Shen Liang always loved falling asleep nestled against Eden in her arms, because the bodysuit was soft and slightly rustling, making it very comfortable. He had thought that his little quirks wouldn't be noticed by his sisters, but he was clearly too naive. His well-behaved exterior concealed his subtle thoughts, which were easily seen through.

Even now, Shen Liang's free left hand is still resting on the hem of Eden's gilded cheongsam, subconsciously touching her thigh covered by stockings.

"Baby." Eden pressed her cheek against Shen Liang's small face, her chest pressing even harder against his back. She chuckled softly and whispered, "Let me teach you a little common sense."

"Ok?"

“If a woman sleeps with you and her underwear doesn’t match, and she’s very casual, then you can be happy for a while.” Eden’s slender fingers rested on Shen Liang’s waist inside her clothes. “But if she’s wearing a one-piece underwear set, then, doll, don’t be silly, she’s the one who’s happy and proud.”

Warm breaths mingled, and Shen Liang didn't understand Eden's meaning. He was simply inhaling Eden's intoxicating fragrance, almost unable to resist the urge to turn around and bury his head in Eden's broad chest. But he remembered Alicia's warning and obediently suppressed his thoughts.

The show's director was nearly driven mad. He was so close he could clearly see the two stunningly beautiful women whispering sweet nothings to each other. Damn it, they really didn't treat the audience like family! If the cameras hadn't been focused on only showing their backs, the global headlines would be about them touching and hugging each other on a world-class stage! Shocking! Diva Eden openly flirts with a young pianist!

The show's over, so you can play with your male lovers all you want! Does it have to be on stage? Or is it more interesting to have an audience watching you?

At this point, the intro ended, and under the repeated urging of the program director, Eden finally picked up the microphone and gently sang a lullaby to lull Shen Liang to sleep. Shen Liang then took over all the use of the piano and cooperated to complete the performance.

Then one song after another followed. Perhaps caught up in the fun, Eden seemed genuinely supporting a newcomer, and together they completed a three-hour concert. Both the Fusion Warrior and Eve, who was second only to the Fusion Warrior, possessed astonishing stamina. Shen Liang accompanied Eden as he changed costumes and props, following the director's instructions to use various instruments to complement Eden's performance.

Finally, dressed in his finest attire, Eden turned his back to the audience, embraced Shen Liang, and his figure gradually sank into the darkness, marking the end of the performance.

The audience members who stood up to applaud or were still immersed in the performance and reluctant to leave did not know why the camera immediately zoomed out to a distant shot during the final departure scene.

Because Eden and Shen Liang, who were embracing each other, had already kissed each other without restraint, Eden's tall figure was just enough to block the boy who was less than 1.5 meters tall, although a discerning person might be able to notice something from Shen Liang's tiptoe.

But that scene only lasted for a moment. The director team, who were already used to Eden's casual style, had anticipated this move and raised the long shot at just the right time, which preserved the queen's innocent image and prevented the young man from facing the malice of hundreds of millions of people.

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Backstage.

Shen Liang and Eden broke up first. Eden was going to remove her stage makeup, while Shen Liang, who was going to appear on camera without makeup, didn't need to, so she went straight to Eden's office.

The staff members who passed by commented on Shen Liang's appearance alone and deliberately flirted with her.

"Look, it's Eve!"

"When did our precious daughter become a little princess?"

"Superficial, it's not just like a moth drawn to a flame. The baby is currently trending on social media, and I've even seen the fan club they've created for him. Do you know how many people watch Eden's live streams? Any newcomer that Eden is promoting can easily become a global top influencer."

"It's a pity this is probably your last time on stage, Doll. Eden probably won't let you perform a second time."

A lighting technician laughed: "Kid, you're famous now. As soon as you went on stage, my nephew, who's in junior high, told me he absolutely has to marry you."

The staff burst into laughter.

Shen Liang stopped, glanced at them indifferently, and then the staff's laughter caught in their throats. Looking at the boy's unwavering gaze, they actually felt a sense of fear.

"Don't worry, it's just a joke, I won't be angry." Shen Liang also noticed the momentary tension in the atmosphere, and he pushed open the door and left.

The crew members looked at each other in bewilderment.

Then someone whispered, "Damn, that scared me to death. He's not even a Fusion Warrior, is he? How can he have such an aura?"

"After all, he is a 'son of man' carefully nurtured by those above. Do you think he is human? He is just a tool used to resolve the Honkai. What human emotions do you expect him to have?"

"He failed the empathy experiment last time. For someone who has only been in school for three years, liking small animals should be innate, right? But when the experiment started and he knew he would not have a food supply for seven days, when faced with those cute rabbits, cats, and dogs, he chose to kill half of them without hesitation as food reserves. He didn't even have the heart to play with those small animals for a while. After knowing the purpose of the experiment, he immediately started storing food... Does he really have feelings?"

"But didn't he at least spare half of the small animals...?"

"He said the remaining half was to keep it fresh. Meat can't be eaten after three days if there's no way to preserve it, so you have to keep a portion alive and kill it as needed. Is this the logic of a child?"

"A doll without human values... It's such a pity that he has such a cute face. Only fusion warriors can talk and laugh with him, since those fusion warriors aren't afraid of him."

Shen Liang listened to these comments without any reaction. He pushed open the door to Eden's office and went inside, where a pink-haired fairy was munching on snacks.

Suddenly bumping into Shen Liang as he walked in, Alicia jumped up from the office chair, pounced on him, pinned him to the coffee table, and buried her face in his chest, whimpering and pretending to cry, "Baby, I feel so bad, I'm so wronged... Waaah, baby, I need a kiss and a hug, or I'm going to beat up Eden..."

Chapter Twenty-Nine: You nine people are actually willing to offer him up to everyone?

"Swallow your snacks before you speak, and don't touch me with your chip-covered mouth, Alicia." Shen Liang reached out and pinched Alicia's pointed ears, pulling hard. Alicia cried out, "Ouch! Ouch! Ouch!"

Shen Liang's minor obsessive-compulsive disorder flared up. After Alicia unhappily wiped her mouth clean, he stared at the pink fairy lying on top of him and asked, "What's wrong now?"

"I'm not happy." Alicia looked at him expectantly.

Shen Liang was puzzled.

“We’re all starting from the same point, but Eden’s doing it so excitingly, touching and kissing you in front of the whole world! It’s so enviable!” Alicia knelt on the boy’s chest, her hands pressing against his chest. “She’s already made so much progress compared to all of us. This kind of behavior is practically a declaration of dominance! What’s most infuriating is that only she can do that!”

Shen Liang thought for a while before he understood why Ai Li was so angry. He calmly said, "You're the one who took me to Eden."

"Eden and I are best friends! Of course I'd be happy to let Eden do this! We're true best friends, not those two-faced sisters who stab each other in the back and steal each other's men!" Alicia pinched his tender cheek and pulled hard. "But one thing is one thing, I'm just envious! I'm just not happy about it! Eden can have a concert and have so much fun with you, singing and kissing, I want to do that too!"

Why are you so concerned about 'subtly expressing affection in front of countless people'?

"You don't understand girls! Girls crave that feeling of stealing a kiss or a kiss!"

"Stealing crab fragrance and jade" refers to a man seducing or having an affair with a woman.

"The same applies reversed!"

“Then next time Eden has a concert, you can go on stage directly. Eden shouldn’t refuse you,” Shen Liang said calmly. “You can also secretly kiss her while you’re singing. It’s very simple.”

Alicia was stunned.

It took her a while to realize that Shen Liang didn't understand at all. This boy's thought process was completely different from that of ordinary people, and he was even looking at her with a strange expression, leaving her speechless.

"This kid is such an idiot." Alicia realized that most of her helplessness was directed at this silly boy. Maybe this was the pain of raising a child?

"Anyway, the doll has to make it up to her sister." Seeing that he was being stubborn again, Alicia changed tactics, nestled against his chest, and said in an unreasonable tone, "In the Moth of Flame, wasn't Alicia the best to you? You're my only man, and I've worked hard to raise you, leaving early and returning late. You can't be biased. Look how happy you've made Eden, so I need to be made happy too. You know what to do, right?"

Her expression was full of anticipation, and when she saw Shen Liang looking at her, she revealed a charming look.

Although Shen Liang was indifferent at this moment, he had many complaints in his heart and wanted to complain. Bullshit! You think you can take care of me as I grew up? From beginning to end, it was Mei and Eden who were the main caregivers! You stole my milk powder when I was one year old, kicked me off the bed when I was two and slept with Eden, and now that I'm finally alive, you're forcing me to grow my hair long and tie it in a ponytail. If I hadn't refused, you even tried to dress me in a black Lolita dress! I remember all of that!

Yes, Shen Liang was perfectly aware that he was a man. He was, after all, an unrepeatable miracle of the Son of Man Project, the only male created from the genetic makeup of nine women, possessing perfect genes with unlimited fusion potential. He was a man through and through, his chromosomes absolutely XY!

But Alicia didn't think so. It seemed that she had always believed that he should be a sweet and pure girl since he was very young, and she spared no effort to influence his values ​​by buying him dresses and stockings, only to have Shen Liang put them on her head without any expression.

After thinking for a few minutes, Shen Liang finally said calmly, "Okay, only for tonight."

Alicia instantly perked up, revealing a bright smile and sparkling eyes. She immediately pressed her cheek against Alicia's, saying happily, "Good girl! I haven't spoiled you for nothing! Here's a sweet kiss from your big sister as a reward!"

After saying that, she leaned in and kissed him. Shen Liang closed his eyes helplessly, and the pink fairy decisively kissed his lips.

At that moment, the office door opened, and Eden, still wearing his gilded cheongsam, crossed his arms and scrutinized the two kissing on the carpet. Alicia then licked her lips, raised her head, and looked at Eden with a mischievous and provocative gaze, seemingly quite smug.

"If I remember correctly, I'm on duty taking care of the baby today, right?" Eden closed the door behind her. The office was soundproof, instantly shutting out the noise from outside. Her tone was somewhat helpless.

"Hmph, Eden was so impressive today, I'm a little jealous~" Alicia playfully pressed down on the boy and blinked. "Eden shouldn't be angry, after all, we're just practicing."

"Practice? Practice what?" Eden chuckled.

"The doll asked me where the strongest muscle in a person's body is, and I said it's the tongue. Then he asked me why we don't use our tongues to fight," Alicia said with a smile. "I said that we do use our tongues to fight, but the doll didn't believe me, so I proved it to him."

Eden went to the wine cabinet and opened a glass of wine. Hearing this, he laughed happily: "Ellie, you can be humorous anytime, anywhere. It's impossible for anyone to be angry with you."

"Hmm? Would my dear Eden be the kind of person to get angry at me over something so trivial?" Alicia stood up, hugged Eden's slender waist from behind, and sweetly coaxed, "Eden, dear Eden~ How about lending me the doll today? You're already happy enough, let me be happy too."

"Oh? You and the doll have finally gotten to this point?"

“The baby has grown up, and everyone’s starting to have some strange thoughts, so of course I have to be the first one.” Alicia put her hands on her hips. “You know, I don’t want to eat the cake after it’s been eaten clean, Eden.”