At this moment, Xue Luan was standing very close to Lu Chen, so close that he could feel her warm breath on his face. Her alabaster neck and flawless skin were practically within reach. Every fine detail of her smooth, jade-like complexion was laid bare before him.
If Lu Chen felt nothing in the presence of such a stunning woman, there would be something seriously wrong with him. However, as a cultivator whose ultimate goal was the immortality, he had cultivated a certain level of inner calm. So, despite the immense pressure from Xue Luan's beauty, he remained composed and indifferent.
Xue Luan, however, was not the type to back down. Normally strong-willed, she wasn't one to accept defeat easily. After all, a woman couldn't reach her level of achievement at such a young age without a fierce drive.
Seeing Lu Chen's lack of reaction to her, she felt her competitive spirit flare up. Could it be that her charm had diminished to the point where a man wasn't even moved by her? She was determined to find out if Lu Chen was truly a man.
Her phoenix eyes gleamed with a cunning light as an idea formed. Maintaining her cold demeanor, she said, "Help me out. I need to check Ms. He Suyan's burns."
As she spoke, she walked to the other side of the hospital bed. When she turned away, her slender fingers quickly undid two buttons on her white lab coat. Instantly, the once-hidden expanse of her chest was revealed. A snow-white bra barely covered the fullness of her breasts, leaving a deep, enticing cleavage in full view. With just the slightest lean forward, the fabric parted enough to show not only her ample curves but also a glimpse of her flat abdomen, delicate belly button, and long, snow-white legs. Her white lace panties, adorned with a cute cartoon design, peeked out-a surprising touch of girlish charm for someone so cold and aloof.
Though Lu Chen didn't expect much from the examination, he wasn't about to refuse. He gently brushed aside He Suyan's short hair, revealing her scarred and disfigured face.
Across the bed, Xue Luan's focus was momentarily drawn away from their playful contest as she examined He Suyan's burns. Her competitive nature faded as she leaned forward, seriously inspecting the wounds. She didn't notice how her open coat left her chest fully exposed, the small white bra barely concealing the soft curves underneath.
While Lu Chen was a man of considerable restraint, that didn't mean he was above appreciating beauty when it presented itself so blatantly. He wasn't one to adhere strictly to a code of "see no evil." Presented with such a sight, he wasn't about to look away.
His attention shifted entirely away from Xue Luan's examination of He Suyan. Instead, his eyes were glued to the scene in front of him-her half exposed chest. Only the upper part of her breasts remained covered by the white bra; the rest was fully visible. Even though she was leaning forward, her ample curves remained firm, the deep valley between them seemingly endless.
Her skin was as smooth as jade, a sight Lu Chen hadn't expected from someone as cold as Xue Luan. He let his gaze wander from her snowy skin, down past the open coat to her flat stomach and the lace underwear with its childish cartoon design. It nearly made him gape. This ice queen had a playful, innocent side as well.
His eyes continued downward to the perfect curve of her long legs, which, because of her posture, were tightly pressed together. The subtle fragrance from her body filled the air, and from the tension in her stance, Lu Chen could easily tell she was still a virgin.
He shamelessly admired Xue Luan's exquisite figure. Had he been able to see her back as well, he might have proudly declared himself the first man to have seen all of Xue Luan's body. Unbeknownst to him, he was indeed the first man to lay eyes on her breasts. Xue Luan came from an esteemed family, and her upbringing was far stricter than anything Lu Chen, from his declining household, could imagine.
For Xue Luan, observing the "Three Obediences and Four Virtues" was the bare minimum. Most modern people would find it unimaginable, but aside from her close female friends, Xue Luan had never even held hands with a man. Her upbringing had ingrained in her the belief that only her husband should ever touch her body.
By the time Xue Luan finished examining He Suyan, her heart was heavy. She straightened up and caught Lu Chen's eyes locked on her chest. Following his gaze, her face paled. Her expression shifted rapidly, a mixture of emotions swirling in her eyes that left Lu Chen baffled. 'What is the big deal? So what if I caught a glimpse? Is it necessary to look at me with such an intense hatred?' as though he is the biggest scum of the world.
Lu Chen had no idea what was going on in Xue Luan's mind. When she followed his gaze and looked down at herself, she realized with a start how much she had revealed. 'If he can see this much while I was standing, how much did he seen when I bent over earlier?'
Xue Luan's small hands clenched tightly in anger. While her family hadn't arranged a marriage for her, Xue Luan knew that, after today, she would either have to kill this man who had violated her, or spend the rest of her life with him. But since he already had a girlfriend, her heart was in turmoil.
Seeing Xue Luan standing there, lost in thought, Lu Chen didn't think much of the fact that he had taken advantage of her. In modern society, one could see plenty of women wearing even less at the beach. It wasn't something worth making a big deal over.
"Doctor, how is Sister Suyan's condition?" Lu Chen's voice broke through Xue Luan's daze.
She snapped back to reality, her emotions a mess. Though Lu Chen had just taken advantage of her, the impression he had left on her earlier was so strong that she found herself unwilling to kill him. Unconsciously, a mark was left on her heart. After taking a deep breath, Xue Luan averted her cold gaze from Lu Chen and glanced at He Suyan. Without realizing it, there was a fleeting look of envy in her eyes as she looked at the unconscious woman. It was so brief that no one noticed, not even Xue Luan herself, who didn't understand why she suddenly felt jealous of He Suyan.
Her voice, as cold as ever, echoed through the room. "The patient has severe burns. Even with skin grafts, it will be nearly impossible to restore her original appearance. However, there's always a chance. We'll explore other options."
Lu Chen nodded quietly and sat down next to He Suyan again, ignoring Xue Luan completely.
This indifference was too much for Xue Luan. To think that after everything, Lu Chen still didn't care about her! Her pride took a severe hit. Her fists clenched tightly, and for a moment, the urge to kill him flared again.