The red clouds on the horizon gradually cast their last rays.
"Whoosh~"
A cold wind blew.
"Xue'er, are you cold?"
Lin Fan took off his coat and handed it to Jiang Hu Xue.
Jiang Hu Xue took the coat and said with a sweet laugh, "Thank you, I didn't expect you to be such a warm guy!"
She wrapped the coat around her waist, feeling warm in her body and even warmer in her heart.
"Look at the weather and your condition, you should wear more!"
Lin Fan's tone was both caring and gentle.
Jiang Hu Xue chuckled mischievously, "If I wear more, will you still have a chance to show off?"
Lin Fan scratched his head and chuckled foolishly, "That's true."
He looked at Jiang Hu Xue's pure face and asked, "Are you wearing makeup?"
"What, is that not allowed?"
Jiang Hu Xue had mentally prepared herself for Lin Fan's bluntness, but his repeated challenges to her boundaries made her a little angry.
"It's nothing."
Lin Fan was pleased, thinking, "So she dressed up in a pretty short skirt and put on makeup just for me."
Tsk tsk!
"What are you smiling about?"
Jiang Hu Xue glared at Lin Fan impatiently.
Lin Fan grinned, "Nothing, I'm just happy walking with you."
He took a deep breath, then extended his right hand and quietly reached out.
"You..."
When Lin Fan grabbed her small hand, Jiang Hu Xue frantically tried to pull away, but Lin Fan's grip was firm, and she couldn't break free.
She said coyly, "Don't let anyone see!"
Lin Fan shook his head, "No one can see, it's late at night, who's out there?"
"Besides, we're not doing anything we shouldn't be."
Jiang Hu Xue pouted and huffed, "Humph, I haven't agreed to anything yet!"
She was a Chinese teacher, but her mind, full of classical sayings, was now blank.
"I know you agree in your heart."
Lin Fan vigorously swung her small hand, "Let's go, you have a cold constitution. I'll turn on the air conditioning for you at the clinic."
"You're so shameless!"
Jiang Hu Xue mumbled, her words contradicting her true feelings.
Then, like a newlywed bride, she was led by Lin Fan.
Along the way, she felt anxious and shy.
She was afraid of running into a student's parents who would stare at her and say, "Teacher Jiang Hu?"
And then scrutinize the interaction between her and Lin Fan.
Fortunately, such an incident did not occur.
Lin Fan was also worried about his sister-in-law finding out, so as soon as they left the school gate, he used his spiritual sense to scan the surroundings.
He turned to Jiang Hu Xue and asked with concern, "We're almost there, are you tired?"
He noticed Jiang Hu Xue's flushed cheeks and guessed that ten percent was from the wind, and ninety percent was from shyness.
In reality, Jiang Hu Xue was entirely blushing from shyness.
After all, this was her first relationship since childhood!
"Yes."
Jiang Hu Xue nodded, looking both obedient and gentle.
Thus, the two entered the clinic together.
After Lin Fan turned on the lights and air conditioning, Jiang Hu Xue suddenly asked, "Xiao Fan, can you teach me your martial arts?"
Jiang Hu Xue's beautiful eyes blinked, full of anticipation.
"You?"
Lin Fan smiled and teased, "What, are you planning to teach them martial arts in addition to reading and writing?"
"Can't I?"
Jiang Hu Xue pouted, looking defiant.
"Your little arms and legs..."
Lin Fan examined her from head to toe, noting that her small fists were as tiny as steamed buns sold on the street.
Especially her slender arms and legs, they didn't seem to have any martial arts talent.
"If you won't teach me, you won't teach me! Stingy!"
Seeing Lin Fan hesitate, Jiang Hu Xue became angry.
"It's not that I won't teach you, it's just that I can't!"
"Besides, your..."
Lin Fan stopped mid-sentence, then suddenly thought, since his purple qi could counteract the cold, what would happen if he transferred some of it into her body?
Setting aside the feasibility, theoretically speaking, could this completely eliminate the root cause of her coldness?
And thus, permanently free her from her ailment!
"What were you about to say?"
Jiang Hu Xue's eyes widened as she asked, "Are you plotting something in your mind again?"
"No, no."
Lin Fan took a deep breath, afraid to meet her gaze.
He had found a permanent solution!
Now it all depended on whether she was willing!
"Xue'er, how many years are you planning to teach here?"
Lin Fan asked casually.
"By the end of next year, I can..."
Jiang Hu Xue sighed softly, "Then I can apply for a transfer back, but I'm still considering it. I'm very reluctant to leave these children."
Jiang Hu Xue's voice was hesitant, her gaze lowered.
She knew that the future was too distant.
Future marriage, where to settle, and other important life decisions were not yet to be considered.
However, she believed that with Lin Fan's abilities, he could make a name for himself anywhere.
"Next year!"
Lin Fan was so excited he almost jumped up. That wasn't far away!
"Alright!"
Jiang Hu Xue extended a jade-like hand and placed it on Lin Fan's knee, comforting him, "Don't overthink things, it's useless."
"It's not certain if I'll leave. Perhaps there's something that will make me want to stay."
"Of course, it depends on his performance."
Lin Fan reacted quickly, "So I have a great responsibility!"
"Even for the sake of the children in the surrounding villages, I should try my best, right?"
Jiang Hu Xue withdrew her hand and shot him a glare, "Who are you talking about? Who do you think you are, you shameless person!"
Lin Fan smiled and didn't pursue the topic, instead asking, "Are you feeling warmer now?"
Jiang Hu Xue paused, "Why?"
Lin Fan looked up and replied, "Let's go upstairs, and I'll treat you."
"Aren't the patient rooms on the first floor?"
Jiang Hu Xue pointed to a room on the east side.
"There's a cashmere sofa and an electric blanket upstairs."
Lin Fan explained patiently, "There's nothing in the patient rooms. I'm afraid the treatment won't be effective."
Jiang Hu Xue shook her head, "I'm not going. You definitely have ulterior motives."
She remembered the last time Lin Fan had carried her to bed, his eyes had been fixed on her, like a hungry wolf.
That was during the day, but now it was night. If Lin Fan wanted to do something, she felt she would be completely unable to resist.
She couldn't possibly...
Just skip the romantic process and go straight to the wedding night, could she?
"I'm really doing this for your own good. Touch it if you don't believe me, the hospital beds are cold."
"I'm not afraid of the cold."
"Why are you like this?"
Lin Fan sighed helplessly, "Alright, alright, a patient room it is. I'll go get the electric blanket."
As he spoke, he was already heading up the stairs.
"Humph!"
Jiang Hu Xue, as if she had seen through him, let out a delicate snort, "With your little schemes, you think you can fool me? No way!"
"It's not that I won't give you a chance, it's just too fast."
"In a relationship, why would things move so quickly?"