When Lin Mian spoke, her cheeks were slightly flushed. Since leaving his place last time, her stomach had been aching for two to three days, but she had finally recovered. However, after last night's ordeal, the familiar cramping had returned this morning.
There was a slight pause in Shi Lin's actions as his gaze briefly flicked towards her legs.
"It's hurting again?" Lin Mian nodded awkwardly, honestly admitting, "It's the same kind of pain as last time, very uncomfortable."
Shi Lin pursed his lips, a fleeting hint of darkness passing through his eyes. He placed the glass of water on the coffee table and simply uttered two words.
"Wait here."
A few minutes later, he returned from the bedroom holding two boxes of imported medicine, tossing them into Lin Mian's arms.
"These are painkillers, take them once a day after a meal. If it still hurts after two days, come to the hospital to find me."
Lin Mian quickly stashed the medicine box in her bag, thanking him sincerely. "Thank you."
"Let's go." He turned back towards the bedroom, briskly and decisively without a word.
After having had a "close encounter" twice, Lin Mian had somewhat understood his usually distant demeanor. It was a purely transactional relationship, so she considered it already generous of him to let her stay overnight.
With her bag secured, Lin Mian was about to open the door to leave when suddenly, a jarring "ding-dong" rang out.
Startled, she instinctively looked up towards the small screen at the entrance, where a familiar face appeared.
It was Song Zeyuan!
Lin Mian's heart skipped a beat, and she reflexivelyAs she returned to the living room, her face flushed with embarrassment and nervousness.
"What's wrong?" Shi Lin leaned out and asked when he noticed her uneasiness.
"Your nephew is outside," Lin Mian said, her face still red. She remembered that Song Zeyuan had called Shi Lin "Uncle Shi" last night with a respectful attitude, so she was surprised to see him at Shi Lin's apartment.
If Song Zeyuan saw her here, wouldn't it be too awkward?
Shi Lin seemed momentarily taken aback, but quickly regained his calm demeanor. He tied the belt on his pajamas and pointed towards the direction of the bedroom.
"You go in first."
Lin Mian understood his meaning instantly, quickly lifting her leg to dodge into the bedroom and closing the door behind her.
Shi Lin glanced at the slightly messy living room, walked over, and opened the door.
"Uncle Shi, why did you take so long to open the door? My dad asked me to bring you some documents..."
Song Zeyuan's voice came from outside, and through the closed bedroom door, Lin Mian could vaguely make out what was being said.
"I've delivered the documents, you can leave now," Shi Lin said, not mincing words.
"Wait, I have something to discuss with you." Song Zeyuan moved closer, trying to be ingratiating. "It's about last night at the club, can you not meddle in my affairs?"
Shi Lin furrowed his eyebrows and glanced at him sharply. "What do you mean?"
Song Zeyuan smirked lewdly. "You know, that girl from last night, such a well-behaved and tender little thing. I heard she's still a virgin, so pure. I want to have a go with her."As Shi Lin's eyes flickered and he glanced towards the bedroom, his expression remained cold and indifferent without any warmth.
"Not happening," Shi Lin stated firmly.
"Why?" Song Zeyuan didn't understand.
He had never seen Shi Lin interfere in his affairs before, especially when it came to his relationships. This sudden change in attitude made him feel uncomfortable.
"She's not someone you can handle," Shi Lin declared authoritatively.
But Song Zeyuan remained defiant, "Are you judging her because of her innocent appearance? Let me tell you, she was even willing to sell her eggs for money recently. There are many guys at school trying to get with her. Even if I don't pursue her, someone else will. So what's the difference?"
Upon hearing this, Shi Lin's expression darkened. The memory of the woman crying on his bed last night and the realization that she was being targeted by others made him uneasy.
"I don't care about others, but as for you..." Shi Lin issued a warning, "Keep your desires in check. If I find out you've done something you shouldn't have, you know the consequences."
Song Zeyuan involuntarily shivered at the thought of Shi Lin's past actions towards those who crossed him.
"Alright, alright, I get it. I won't pursue her," Song Zeyuan reluctantly agreed.
With a cold glance from Shi Lin, Song Zeyuan turned and headed towards the door, "If there's nothing else, just leave and don't come back to my place."
As Song Zeyuan watched Shi Lin disappear from his sight and prepared to leave, he caught a glimpse of a figure under the door of the bedroom and hesitatedHe always had a cold and indifferent attitude towards his little uncle's house, and there was actually someone inside? Hiding in the bedroom? Could it be a woman? Song Zeyuan's playful side was suddenly sparked, and he lifted his foot to walk towards the bedroom.
Lin Mian was crouched behind the door, listening carefully to the sounds outside, but there was no movement for a long time. The next second, the tightly closed door suddenly "click" opened by someone!