CHAPTER 44: CHAPTER 44: DESTINY’S BOND 5

This time there were five pirates in total, and under his precise guidance and observation, they quickly captured four of them. The most cunning and capable leader took advantage of the chaos to escape.

It was a very smooth first operation, a great start. They’ll wait to return to the dock area and discuss a perfect plan before capturing the remaining leader.

Li Tingyan’s thoughts were all about Nianyang, but when he hurried back to the alley, Nianyang’s figure was nowhere to be seen.

Standing at the spot where the two had just been, looking at the dim surroundings, Li Tingyan wasn’t disappointed at all; instead, he couldn’t help but laugh softly.

He should have expected it long ago. That clever little girl with her big flashing eyes was obviously not one to stay put; how could she really listen to him and wait? But isn’t that what makes it interesting?

Once he’s dealt with that remaining leader, he’ll go to the village to find Nianyang and explain his intentions.

Gu Nianyang, you can’t escape!

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Nianyang returned to the village at one in the morning. Her family was already asleep, and after tip-toeing back to her room, she entered the Medical Space.

Nianyang first went to the lab to test the equipment inside and found that they could indeed be used. She was incredibly happy because the medical equipment in the lab was simply too comprehensive. Not only was it good for medicine making, but it was also excellent for alchemy, much finer than the medical office she had built in her previous life.

From small items like medical gauze to a full-scale operating room, Nianyang even discovered that there was equipment to conduct DNA tests, which meant she could do a paternity test with just a single strand of hair from a Gu Family member.

She couldn’t help but feel lucky for her incredible fortune in acquiring such a miraculous space. Nianyang believed she could create her own medical legend in this era and promote Chinese medicine far and wide!

Nianyang went to the herb cabinet and took out more than a dozen asthma treatment herbs she had exchanged for, then began cultivating!

After planting the herbs, Nianyang worked up a sweat and decided to take a soak in the hot spring. While soaking, she indulged in fruits and Spiritual Spring water, enjoying heavenly comfort.

Easing her fatigue, Nianyang closed her eyes, and the handsome face of Li Tingyan flashed through her mind. The more she thought, the more she felt something was off, and she opened her eyes to ask, "Tuanzi, the way Li Tingyan looked at me just now was really strange. Do you think he’s fallen for me?"

Despite not having any romantic experience in her previous life, Nianyang’s friends all had, and the look Li Tingyan gave her today was exactly like a colleague looking at their spouse.

It was so intense, as if he wished to melt into the other.

Tuanzi flashed [If he has indeed fallen for you, would you consider being with him?]

Nianyang replied without hesitation, "I refuse!"

[Why] Tuanzi seemed a little anxious [He’s so handsome, and so capable at a young age. He surely has a bright future ahead. Aren’t you looking for connections?

If you were with Li Tingyan, wouldn’t you have power and influence?]

"Actually, Li Tingyan matches my criteria for a partner quite well, but the only issue is that he’s a Sea Merchant. I was a Sea Merchant in my past life too, it’s a business that courts danger, frequently venturing into the sea with all its hazards.

Once you enter the Sea Merchant Company, you’re bound to sign long-term contracts, during which you must unconditionally follow your superior’s orders, with no personal freedom unless you become the CEO, only then can you command from an office.

But to become a CEO involves many hurdles and requires enduring much oppression. I’ve only just managed to carve out a new life; I just want to quietly research my medical techniques.

If I choose Li Tingyan, I’d always be on edge for him, and a peaceful life would certainly be out of reach."

Tuanzi blurted out [But, Master, you must be with Li Tingyan. Your destiny is to be together in this life and to become a couple.]

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