"Okay, Dad, I've agreed to cooperate with his treatment. That should suffice, right?" Lin Feifei's heart couldn't bear to see her father's saddened face.
Lin Guotai's expression finally eased a bit and he nodded, saying, "That's my good daughter."
Upon hearing that Lin Feifei had finally agreed to cooperate with his treatment, Tangyu felt inexplicably happy, somewhat expectant, and a bit mischievously delighted.
However, before Tangyu could revel in his joy, he felt a sharp gaze shooting towards him—it was Lin Feifei glaring at him, saying, "However, Tangyu, let me warn you beforehand, if you dare make any inappropriate move tonight, I will definitely not let you off."
Tangyu looked serious and said, "Rest assured, Miss Lin, please trust my professional ethics and expertise. I am a doctor, and in my eyes, you are just my patient. Hence, even though we'll be sleeping together tonight, I will not have any stray thoughts. You can be completely at ease. Of course—if certain factors tempt me, then I cannot guarantee complete discretion. After all, besides being a doctor, I am also a normal man. However, I have every reason to trust my professional abilities."
Lin Feifei's eyes shifted as she finally grasped the underlying meaning in Tangyu's words. She glared and said, "Are you suggesting that I would try to seduce you?"
Tangyu remained noncommittal and said, "Anything is possible, I'm merely discussing a possibility, not stating that you will definitely try to seduce me. But to return to the point, I am a normal man, and presumably not too unattractive. You are a normal woman, and in such matters, nothing can be said for certain. Since Miss Lin has stated things so clearly upfront, I naturally had to mention it beforehand, as befits a professional doctor."
"Humph, what a joke, don't flatter yourself too much," Lin Feifei said with a cold laugh.
Lin Guotai said, "Enough, Feifei, no more discussion. Since you've agreed, let's settle it at that. Tangyu, Feifei's illness is now entirely in your hands. I'm entrusting it all to you."
Tangyu nodded and responded, "Rest assured, Uncle Lin, as long as Miss Lin is willing to cooperate, I am confident. Anyone I take on as a patient, I am bound to cure. Otherwise, my reputation would be ruined, and I wouldn't face my mentor back home."
"That would be much appreciated. Oh, and since it's getting late now, don't bother going to class this afternoon. I will call and arrange a leave for you. Tangyu, perhaps you could cover a morning shift at the school clinic tomorrow instead, and I'll have the usual school doctor take the afternoon shift," Lin Guotai suggested.
"Okay," Lin Feifei said, her mood not really up for school.
Tangyu naturally had no objections.
"By the way, Feifei, the dress you ordered last time has arrived. Since you both are free this afternoon, why don't you take Tangyu out for a walk? He has been here for a few days and hasn't really seen around. As a host, it's quite embarrassing. Also, help Tangyu buy a few outfits. I've got some urgent matters at the company and can't accompany you—I'll have Lao Cheng drive behind you," Lin Guotai said.
Lin Feifei shook her head and said, "No need, Dad. It's just a twenty-minute walk; I don't feel like taking the car, let's just walk there—it's a good way to clear my mind."
"Well, that's also good," Lin Guotai nodded and looked at Tangyu.
Lin Feifei picked up her bag and left without waiting for Tangyu.
"Tangyu, I'm leaving Feifei in your care," Lin Guotai said meaningfully as he looked at Tangyu.
Seeing Uncle Lin act as if he was entrusting his own daughter to him, Tangyu was momentarily taken aback before nodding, "Don't worry, Uncle Lin, with me here, nothing will happen to Miss Lin." Having said that, he followed her out.
After Tangyu and Lin Feifei had left, Lin Guotai also silently sighed.
"Master, if the young lady and young master Tangyu share the same room, wouldn't that possibly lead to something?" Steward Cheng expressed his concerns.
Lin Guotai shook his head, "Whether it develops to that stage is up to them. If it really does get to that point, then there's nothing we can do but let Feifei marry him. Either way, we can't just watch Feifei leave me, right? Let's just let nature take its course; it's just tough on Feifei."
"However—if they really do develop to that stage, perhaps I should actually be happy. With the young men nowadays, there are very few you can trust. Tangyu is the favored disciple of a remarkable figure, so naturally, his character and abilities are beyond reproach."
"And having spent these few days with him, I could feel there's something extraordinary about him. If we give him a chance, I have a feeling he could accomplish something earth-shattering. Maybe—for Feifei, that's not a bad choice either. Of course, the most important thing is still her own decision. Matters of the heart can't be forced. For now, we can only wait and see how things unfold."
Lin Feifei walked ahead briskly; Tangyu could only follow closely behind her. Looking at this beautiful girl who remained silent, Tangyu thought to himself, "It was just a nap together at noon, nothing even happened; is it worth such concern? Besides, I was at a disadvantage too; it was my first time as well." Of course, being a gentleman, Tangyu kept these thoughts to himself.
They walked in silence for a good ten minutes, creating a somewhat awkward atmosphere.
Just then, a strong smell of alcohol wafted over, causing Lin Feifei's delicate nose to wrinkle. Then she saw a group of five or six oddly dressed youths with a dodgy air about them emerge.
The one at the front, who had several striking tattoos showing, was clearly not a good sort. Reeking of alcohol and red-faced, his eyes sparkled as he ogled Lin Feifei. His look quickly turned into a lecherous grin, "Hehe, beauty, give me a smile, there's a reward in it for you."
Lin Feifei frowned, her face full of disgust as she looked at the six thugs. Already in a bad mood, she now felt even more uncomfortable.
"Big brother, let's drop it. From the looks of this young lady, she seems to come from a wealthy family; she's not someone we should mess with," whispered a youth standing behind the drunken man.
"Fuck, shut your damn mouth, I like these fair and tender pretty girls, and today, I'm going to cop a feel," the drunken man cursed and laughed lewdly as he walked towards Lin Feifei, his hands reaching out inappropriately.
Faced with this situation, although Lin Feifei was furious, she was also somewhat fearful. If these hooligans touched her, she would rather not live. Instinctively, Lin Feifei retreated to Tangyu's side and, without thinking, grasped his clothes. Subconsciously, she still saw Tangyu as her protector, "What do you think you're doing? In broad daylight, don't mess around."
"Hehe, what do I want to do? Of course, I want to—" Before he could finish his sentence, the drunken man's mouth was stuffed with a fist. It was Tangyu's fist, squarely hitting the drunk's mouth, sending him staggering back with blood flowing from his gums and nose. The drunk clutched his mouth in pain, his drunkenness somewhat sobered.
Initially afraid, Lin Feifei, upon seeing this scene, widened her eyes in shock, staring at Tangyu. She hadn't expected that this man, without saying a word, would take action directly. Somewhat like a knight in shining armor.