45: Chapter 45 Hero Saves the Beauty?

45: Chapter 45 Hero Saves the Beauty?

“What’s the big deal?

I was just making a suggestion, and you’re getting angry?”

Wu Jie touched his nose, somewhat puzzled.

As he watched Tang Xin storm off angrily, he became even more confused.

Is she really angry?

Could it be that beneath that pure and sweet exterior, a wildly uninhibited heart lies hidden, and suddenly she’s become delicate and shy?

“It was just a joke!”

Wu Jie returned to the table, picked up the chopsticks, and put a few pieces of chicken on Tang Xin’s plate, laughing as he said:

“With a body as good as yours, how could you possibly have painful periods?”

Tang Xin snorted proudly.

“That’s true!

After all, we Tang Family are a Military Martial Family with very strong genes.

Trust me, you might think I’m never serious, but the moment I get a chance, I’ll exercise like crazy…”

She rattled on while eating and then Tang Xin suddenly asked curiously:

“Hey, by the way, how long will Lin need to sleep before she wakes up?

She’s got so many silver needles stuck in her body, what if she turns in her sleep and the needles puncture her?

Won’t that leave her full of bloody holes?”

Wu Jie shook his head with a forced smile.

“How long will she sleep?

I don’t know, but what I can be sure of is that she can’t turn over at all right now.

Her entire body is like paralyzed, and she can’t move until the silver needles are removed.”

“Is that so?”

Tang Xin chuckled and said, “Then isn’t that the perfect opportunity for you to misbehave?”

Wu Jie rolled his eyes.

“A doctor carries the benevolence of a parent!

Don’t you judge me by your petty standards!”

“Whether she’s a roommate or not, if Lin is suddenly ill and I have the ability to save her, it’s my unquestionable duty to help!”

“Lifting the corner of her nightgown was for acupuncture, how did that become misbehaving in your eyes?”

Tang Xin curled her lips and said, “Tsk tsk, all I did was speak casually, and you react so strongly.

I’m even more convinced now that you have other intentions towards Lin!”

“Also, don’t think that just because you can stick a few needles in and know some basics enough to cure minor ailments, you can belittle yourself as a doctor!

Have you studied medicine?

Do you have a medical license?”

Wu Jie shrugged his shoulders with a smug smile:

“Whether I have one or not, as long as I can solve the problem, that’s all that matters!”

Tang Xin gave a haughty hum, picked up the food for herself, and chewed slowly for a while before putting down her chopsticks.

“Seriously, can’t you just be straightforward like other men?

If you like someone, just admit it.

Why be so coy?

What’s with the pretense?”

Wu Jie looked up to meet Tang Xin’s disdainful gaze and scoffed:

“What about me?”

“So, do you like Lin or not?” demanded Tang Xin.

Wu Jie rolled his eyes and shook his head repeatedly:

“What’s gotten into you?

How many times have I even met Lin?”

“I admit she’s not bad and meets my aesthetic standards, but do I have to like her for that?”

“Didn’t you say before that she and I come from different worlds?

Weren’t you indirectly reminding me not to aim too high?”

Tang Xin burst into laughter.

“Your analogy is quite apt though!”

Wu Jie sneered and asked, “So, can I, this toad, get you, the swan?”

Tang Xin immediately laughed, “Sure thing!

Once you fulfill the bet, let’s see if three days won’t be enough for you to get your fill?”

Wu Jie wiped his mouth with a napkin and chuckled, “But honestly, about our bet that I’ll win over Lin, I think it’s unlikely; she seems to be extremely cautious around men.

But if it’s about me buying a house within a year…

Haha, you better watch out.”

The expression on Tang Xin’s face gradually turned cold.

“What’s up?

Seeing you buy all those expensive imported fruits tonight, did you actually win the lottery or something?”

“Something like that!

Anyway, I will be buying a house soon, and then…

Hehe, I’ll make those three days unforgettable for you!”

Wu Jie made a teasing expression, feigning a wicked charm.

Tang Xin’s face immediately turned pale.

“Beast!”

“Scared?” Wu Jie smirked.

“Scared of what!

We Tang Family people keep our word, we never go back on what we say!”

Tang Xin held up her head with pride.

Wu Jie shook his head and smiled.

“Alright, look how scared you are.

Do you think I’m as despicable as you?

In those three days, I’ll just have you help clean up, like a housekeeping maid, helping me tidy up my new home.

How nice and money-saving that will be!”

“Damn it!

Worse than a beast!!”

Tang Xin scolded softly, “I’m done talking to you.

I’m going to check on Lin!”

Wu Jie watched Tang Xiao stomp off, still puffing with anger, and couldn’t help but snicker repeatedly.

Even though he knew that the so-called bet was just a joke,

teasing such a gorgeous beauty into laughter and curses felt pretty good!

Turning back, he looked at the still more than half-full dry pot chicken and smiled.

Compared to Tang Xiao’s icy nobility and tyrannical ruthlessness, Tang Xin was cheerful, lively, kind, and pure.

Although Tang Xin’s thoughts were sometimes too unrestrained, this made Wu Jie feel that being with her was very relaxing and enjoyable.

Her straightforward way of speaking was quite pleasant too.

The most crucial part was…

Youthful and beautiful, and she could cook a mean dish!

Graceful in the hall, skillful in the kitchen.

Such a beauty, you couldn’t find even with a thousand spotlights!

…

In the secondary bedroom,

Tang Xin widened her eyes, curiously observing Lin Wan.

She wanted to see clearly what kind of change Wu Jie’s acupuncture skill had brought to Lin Wan.

Suddenly!

Lin Wan’s eyes snapped open, startling Tang Xin.

“How…

how did I end up on the bed?”

Tang Xin quickly explained, “You suddenly fainted from the pain.

I tried everything but couldn’t wake you up.

Luckily, Jie knows acupuncture skill.

How are you feeling now?”

“No…

it doesn’t hurt anymore!

But I can’t move!

My whole body is numb!”

Panic flickered in Lin Wan’s eyes.

She knew that using silver needles in Chinese medicine was a very peculiar medical skill.

But Wu Jie’s administering of the needles meant that he must have seen a lot of her body up close, right?

The thought made Lin Wan’s face turn red.

Seeing her reaction, Tang Xin immediately laughed and said,

“Don’t worry, he only needled your abdomen, as well as your hands, feet, and head.

For all other parts, I was watching over you.

Jie is a very honest guy; he didn’t do anything inappropriate!”

Lin Wan sighed in relief.

“Then…

then I really have to thank him!”

“All right!

Rest up a little longer, I’ll go call Jie to come and remove the needles!”

Tang Xin promptly moved to leave the room, but just before stepping out, she caught a glimpse of Lin Wan looking at her with a very affectionate gaze.

“Ah!

What a goddess!

Why fall for me?

I can’t make bearing your children painless!”

Muttering to herself, Tang Xin walked back to the dining room and saw Wu Jie still enjoying his meal, she feigned annoyance and scolded,

“Eating so much, be careful not to burst yourself!”

“What’s there to be scared of?

A man who can eat is a man who can work!” Wu Jie turned to ask with a smile, “Has Lin awakened?”

Tang Xin replied irritably with a grunt, speaking in a low voice,

“Now I’m one hundred percent sure Lin has a thing for me.

Just thinking about the way she looks at me…

Geez, I get goosebumps!”

Wu Jie replied in surprise, “Why?

Aren’t you the unrestrained type?”

“Bro, I’m a normal girl, okay?

I love to play and enjoy my single freedom.

I don’t want to date guys for now, but that doesn’t mean I like girls!”

Wu Jie nodded slightly and said, “Then you need to be careful!”

Tang Xin sighed quietly, crossed her arms, and frowned in thought.

“If the path kills the monk, it won’t kill the poor monk!

You, hurry up and save Lin.

She’s all alone, vulnerable, and pitiable right now.

She needs a heroic man like you, so go on!”

“Ah?” Wu Jie was taken aback.

“Ah what?”

Tang Xin pulled Wu Jie up and pushed him towards Lin Yuan’s bedroom door.

“At times like these, a woman is at her most fragile and helpless.

Maybe you’ll capture Lin’s heart in an instant!

So why wait?

Hurry up and play the hero!”

Wu Jie exclaimed, “Damn it!

You’re pushing me into a fire pit!”

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