Lu Family Manor, master bedroom.
The morning sun, streaming through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, fell upon the soft, large bed.
Gu Qingcheng's eyelashes fluttered, and she slowly woke up amidst a familiar, comforting scent.
The moment she opened her eyes, she found herself nestled like a kitten in Lu Cheng's warm embrace.
His arm was wrapped around her waist, possessing an undeniable possessiveness.
She gently raised her head, looking at Lu Cheng's flawlessly handsome profile as he slept, so close to her.
This guy… he must have come back after she fell asleep again, right?
She muttered to herself.
Counting it, she had already lived in Lu Family Manor for a full week.
Although Lu Cheng came back every night to spend the night with her, and was extremely gentle and considerate, taking meticulous care of her.
But… he was always very busy during the day.
If he wasn't handling official business for the corporation, then… he was probably off with his 'sisters' outside, wasn't he?
Thinking of this, a hint of sourness welled up in Gu Qingcheng's heart.
Like that pure university student named Xia Qinghe?
Hmph!
Looking at Lu Cheng's handsome sleeping face, Gu Qingcheng felt a little unbalanced, and also a bit of a young girl's petulance.
She couldn't help but reach out a slender finger and gently pinch his smooth cheek.
That's for not spending time with me! That's for going to find other women!
Lu Cheng had actually woken up a while ago, but he was just resting with his eyes closed, enjoying the rare tranquility and the softness in his arms.
When she gave that little, somewhat provocative pinch, he took the opportunity to catch her mischievous little hand and lightly kissed it to his lips.
Then, he slowly opened his eyes, his deep gaze filled with the laziness of just waking up and a hint of playful amusement, his voice low and magnetic:
"Hmm?"
"Attacking your husband so early in the morning?"
Gu Qingcheng's cheeks instantly flushed red, and she pulled her hand back reproachfully, her tone, however, carrying a hint of grievance and a tentative request.
"Hmph! Who told you to be so busy every day!"
"I want to… go home and stay for a few days…"
She carefully observed Lu Cheng's expression.
"Although it's very nice here, but… I always feel a bit bored."
She paused, afraid Lu Cheng wouldn't agree, and added:
"Besides, my good best friend is coming back from abroad in a couple of days."
"I promised her before that I'd let her come play at my house, it's so inconvenient here with you!"
The good best friend she spoke of was the only person she could call a friend since childhood. In university, the two were known as the "two lofty flowers" of Modu University, with cold and independent personalities, and had been studying abroad for many years.
When Lu Cheng heard the words "best friend," a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his lips.
Gu Qingcheng keenly caught the subtle change in Lu Cheng's expression, especially the fleeting "interest" in his eyes when he heard "best friend."
This philandering scoundrel!
She reached out again and gave his firm arm an annoyed pinch.
"Hmph! The moment you hear about a woman, you get that lecherous look!"
"Don't you dare have any ideas about my best friend!"
However… Gu Qingcheng's mind began to churn with other thoughts.
Her best friend's cold personality was exactly like her own in the past; she probably didn't have much luck with men either.
If… if she could also be like herself… then in the future, if the two sisters accompanied Lu Cheng together, maybe… he would favor them more?
As soon as this thought popped up, even she herself was startled, but she also vaguely felt… it seemed feasible?
Lu Cheng naturally didn't know her little schemes.
He just smiled and pinched her upturned nose, his tone doting.
"Alright, whatever you wish."
"You can live wherever you want, I'll just come to see you more often."
"I'll personally drive you back in a bit."
...At the entrance of the Gu Family Villa.
Lu Cheng personally escorted Gu Qingcheng home.
At parting, there was another round of gentle admonishments.
His words filled Gu Qingcheng's eyes with sweetness and dependence.
She stood on tiptoe, lightly pressed a kiss on Lu Cheng's lips, and then reluctantly watched his Rolls-Royce slowly drive away.
The car drove out of the Gu Family Villa's vicinity.
The gentle smile on Lu Cheng's face instantly receded, returning to his usual indifference and depth.
Counting the time, that good-for-nothing Lin Fan should be at Returning Spring Hall by now, right? I wonder how he's being treated… It's also been a long time since I last saw Qingyan.
This time, I'll bring Lin Fan a new surprise… Meanwhile.
In a ward at Returning Spring Hall, an antique Chinese medicine clinic in the west of Modu City.
Lin Fan was lying on the hospital bed.
Compared to his pathetic, half-dead state when he limped here a week ago, his complexion was now significantly better.
His broken calf was carefully fixed with professional techniques, covered with a special black ointment, emitting a strong medicinal smell.
His internal injuries were also gradually recovering after taking some highly effective healing pills provided by Returning Spring Hall.
A week ago, dragging his broken leg, he had almost crawled and begged his way to this Returning Spring Hall, which was holding a "free clinic," relying on an indomitable will.
After another week of queuing and waiting, he finally received treatment from the Old Chinese Medicine Practitioner.
It must be said that although the wait for treatment was slow, the medical skills of Returning Spring Hall were indeed superb.
Although it couldn't compare to his Medical Immortal Inheritance, it far surpassed ordinary hospitals in the secular world.
During this week of recuperation in the clinic, away from the outside world's noise and humiliation, with food and drink every day, and his injuries gradually recovering.
This allowed Lin Fan's shattered heart, which had been severely beaten, to gradually calm down.
He began to reflect, to settle.
As his state of mind gradually calmed, he was pleasantly surprised to find that his grasp of medical skills and the Medical Immortal Inheritance had recovered considerably.
With the recovery of his body and the return of his strength, the hatred, humiliation, and unwillingness that he had forcibly suppressed began to spread again.
Lu Cheng!
Gu Qingcheng!
That adulterous pair!
The humiliation he suffered in the Gu Corporation conference room!
Gu Qingcheng's cold gaze and merciless mockery!
And she… she was actually pregnant with that bastard's child!
And those security guards who drove him away like a dog! The homeless people who stole his food!
Scene after scene played repeatedly in his mind like a movie!
"You all just wait for me!"
"When I recover my strength!"
"I will surely make you taste the pain I suffered! A hundredfold! A thousandfold!"
This time, he reflected seriously; having nothing, he shouldn't directly confront Lu Cheng.
After his injuries healed, he would stay at Returning Spring Hall and find a job.
Even if it was doing odd jobs, sweeping floors, or being an apprentice, he needed to get a foothold first.
He would gradually demonstrate his medical skills here.
Then, relying on his superb medical skills, he would gradually take control of this clinic.
Finally, by treating patients, he would gain as much support from various forces as possible.
He hadn't yet met the successor of the reclusive Luo Family's Chinese medicine.
It was said that the divine female doctor's medical skills were extraordinary, her beauty was like that of a celestial being, and her temperament was even more ethereal and immortal.
Lin Fan couldn't help but think that with his medical prowess, gaining the recognition of this divine female doctor should be effortless.
Perhaps, even forming a good relationship wouldn't be impossible.