Ten days later, Lin Fan’s injuries had slightly improved.
Xia Xue knew he was not a member of the Lin family, and her lingering concerns were finally resolved.
As dusk settled.
Lin Fan lay on the bed, resting, mourning the Golden Silkworm Gu in his heart.
“Emotions are truly a peculiar thing. It was just a small worm, yet I’ve been heartbroken for so long, even shedding tears for it.”
The first thing he did upon returning home was to bury the broken jar in the backyard as a cenotaph for the Golden Silkworm Gu. He had just paid his respects on Qingming Festival yesterday.
“Alas~”
Lin Fan sighed deeply and gritted his teeth, saying, “A vicious and seductive woman indeed. First, she used Illusionary Mirror Flowers to instigate the Ye family against me, and then she used me to kill Ye Qingcheng and Ling’er.”
“Heh heh… unfortunately, you and your father misunderstood me too well.”
Creak~
The door was gently pushed open.
Xia Xue walked in with a smile, her eyes full of affection as she looked at Lin Fan.
They say a beauty is even more captivating under lamplight, and it’s absolutely true!
She seemed to have had some wine, her pretty face flushed, shimmering like a jewel in the lamplight.
Her long, flowing hair made her made-up face even more alluring and captivating.
Her black pencil skirt accentuated her full figure, making her appear graceful and sensuous, hot as a blazing fire.
For a moment, Lin Fan was lost in her gaze.
Xia Xue chuckled and said playfully, “What are you staring at, silly? Haven’t you seen a woman before?”
Lin Fan snapped back to reality, stammering, “You… you are…”
Xia Xue gracefully walked to the bedside, her pair of alluring peach blossom eyes scrutinizing Lin Fan, and said softly, “I’ve made you some supper, and I bought half a case of beer.”
Lin Fan grinned, “That’s too much, I’ll drink too much…”
Xia Xue waved her hand, “You’re not seeing patients tonight, so it’s okay if you drink too much.”
“Thank you, Sister-in-law… Xue’er jie!”
It was difficult to change a habit of address after so long.
Lin Fan got out of bed and went to the living room. He looked at the table, which was filled with his favorite dishes and half a case of bottled beer.
Xia Xue gently nestled into his arms and said softly, “Now we don’t have to be so guarded anymore.”
Lin Fan’s body was burning with desire, making his throat dry.
He turned around, about to kiss Xia Xue’s rosy lips.
Knock, knock, knock!
A knock on the door broke the silence of the night and disrupted the lovers’ intimacy.
Xia Xue was startled and instinctively pulled away from Lin Fan, complaining, “Who is it at this late hour?”
She sighed helplessly and returned to her room on the second floor.
“Little Fan ge, are you asleep?”
“No.”
Lin Fan replied and went to open the door.
Under the bright moonlight, Xue Ying’er, clad in a white dress and carrying a clay pot, stood shyly outside the door.
In the evening breeze, her slightly fluttering skirt and gently swaying long hair made her appear pure and elegant, like a celestial maiden about to ascend, beautiful and otherworldly.
“Is a family member sick again?” Lin Fan asked.
Xue Ying’er shook her head, “Everyone is fine.”
“My mother heard you weren’t feeling well and wanted to visit, but my father wouldn’t allow it.”
“My mother stewed a hen for you. While my father was asleep, she asked me to bring it to you.”
She said, lifting the clay pot in her hand.
Lin Fan smiled, “I just had a fall, I’m fine now.”
“This stewed chicken is quite valuable. You should take it back and eat it yourself.”
“How can I do that? I’ve already brought it, there’s no reason to take it back.”
Xue Ying’er pouted, her expression as if she had suffered a great injustice.
“Auntie is very thoughtful. Please come in!”
Lin Fan, with a helpless expression, invited Xue Ying’er into the house.
Xue Ying’er, wearing high-heeled sandals, moved gracefully into the living room.
She placed the clay pot on the table and sat down elegantly in a chair.
Lin Fan sat opposite her, an apologetic look on his face, “I went out of town and got injured again, and didn’t have a chance to visit your place. I’m truly sorry.”
“Is your father still causing trouble?”
Xue Ying’er gave a wry smile and said nothing.
Her face was full of sorrow, her answer evident.
“I’ll go see your father tomorrow morning!”
Lin Fan’s expression turned grim. He should have dealt with Xue Deyou last month, but he was delayed by other matters, causing these mother and daughter to suffer.
“No need.”
Xue Ying’er gently waved her hand, then added, “Little Fan, thank you.”
“I’ve told you, you don’t need to thank me. Why are you still being so formal?” Lin Fan scolded softly.
“Little Fan ge…”
Xue Ying’er’s eyes welled up with tears, “Some things still need to be said, otherwise, there won’t be a chance later.”
Lin Fan frowned, “What do you mean? Are you leaving?”
Xue Ying’er took a deep breath, lowered her head, and murmured, “Yes, I have to go to a place very, very far away.”
“Are you going to work?” Lin Fan pressed.
Xue Ying’er looked up, her eyes complex as she met Lin Fan’s gaze, “No matter where I go, we may not have a chance to see each other again.”
“Little Fan ge, after I leave, please take good care of my mother. Thank you.”
Lin Fan scratched his head, “Why does it sound like a farewell for life and death? Alright, don’t worry, I’ll treat your mother as my own family.”
“Then I’ll thank you in advance!” Xue Ying’er said gratefully.
Lin Fan poured her a glass of water, “By the way, you were bitten by a snake earlier, are you all better now?”
“No, the wound is still bleeding,” Xue Ying’er replied instinctively.
“You haven’t changed the dressing?!”
Lin Fan was surprised. The medicinal powder he developed was extremely effective. After a few changes, she should have been healed by now.
“I’ve been too busy these past few days and didn’t have the time,” Xue Ying’er said indifferently.
Lin Fan found it baffling, “How long does changing a dressing take?”
Xue Ying’er’s expression turned dejected, and she sighed, “After being bitten by the snake, I shouldn’t have gone to your clinic. It would have been better if I had died!”
Bang!
Lin Fan slammed the table hard, “You’re only in your twenties, in the prime of your life. How can you say such disheartening things?”
He softened his tone and continued, “When you encounter difficulties, you must be optimistic. Only then will everything get better. You must believe that there are no insurmountable obstacles in this world.”
“I’ll clean your wound and apply some wound healing medicine. I guarantee you’ll recover within three days without any scars.”
Lin Fan ran to the clinic and quickly returned with a medicine box.
Xue Ying’er gently lifted the hem of her skirt. Her beautiful legs, encased in white stockings, exuded a mesmerizing aura that was deeply captivating.
Lin Fan opened the medicine box, took out the medicinal wine and cotton swabs, but didn’t know where to start.
With Xue Ying’er wearing stockings, applying the medicine would require tearing them off!
Could it be that she wanted him to do it himself?
Xue Ying’er remained still, her beautiful eyes rippling like a clear spring.
After a long while, she slowly took off her shoes, gently lifted her right foot, revealing the edge of her stockings.
Her skin, as white as jade, formed a stark contrast with the white stockings.
Xue Ying’er’s whiteness completely overshadowed the whiteness of the stockings!
“Uh!”
Lin Fan’s eyes widened as he stared.
Xue Ying’er didn’t roll down the stockings, just waited.