Clunk!!
A chilling sensation spread throughout Tao Ying's body.
For some reason, even though Gu Yan was smiling, Tao Ying's heart felt as if it was being gripped by something.
Before long, she was covered in a cold sweat, her face turning pale. Even when Gu Yan called her a frivolous woman, she didn't bother to retort.
[What's going on? What is this man's deal?]
Tao Ying's pupils slightly contracted. What was this eerie feeling?
This man... wasn't ordinary?!
Wang Yulan, on the other hand, hadn't noticed this. Her mind had already gone blank the moment Gu Yan mentioned the words [I'm already married].
Married?
Gu Yan was already married?
Wang Yulan's expression was dazed, and she felt a sense of loss.
So... everything was just her own wishful thinking?
She had thought that Gu Yan helping her meant he had some feelings for her, but in reality, it was all just to repay her mother?
And here I was, harboring so many thoughts about Gu Yan... How shameless of me...
Wang Yulan's emotions turned extremely low.
Gu Yan, seemingly losing interest due to this interruption, stood up and gave Wang Yulan an apologetic look. "Sorry, Yulan, I have something to take care of, so I'll have to leave first."
"I'll come visit you and Teacher Wang later."
With that, he left the ward.
Wang Yulan wanted to say goodbye, but found she didn't even have the courage to do so.
Her eyes dimmed, and her expression became utterly despondent.
On the other side.
With Gu Yan's departure, the immense pressure on Tao Ying finally eased.
She clutched her chest, her face pale, and her eyes filled with shock and anger.
What was going on? Why did that man scare her just by looking at her?
What kind of joke is this! I'm the most talented martial artist of the Peach Blossom Society!
Why would I be afraid? Even if he's strong, I shouldn't be this scared!
The pressure he exerted was just too much...
Tao Ying tried to calm her breathing, her eyes filled with disbelief.
Which means, that man named Gu Yan's strength might even surpass mine!!
Glancing at Wang Yulan, who was lost in her own world of gains and losses, Tao Ying's fear slowly subsided, replaced by disdain.
Poor thing, he probably has impure intentions towards you too.
Tao Ying didn't believe such a powerful man would approach Wang Yulan just to be kind. Thinking of this, she took a deep breath.
She put on a lively yet frightened voice: "You scared me, Yulan, that man was so terrifying, luckily he left."
"But I didn't expect him to be married, he's so young."
"By the way, Yulan, do you know what his identity is? Tell me about him, will you?"
As Wang Yulan listened to Tao Ying's endless chatter, her eyes grew even dimmer. She shook her head: "I only know he's a student of my mother. The story starts from that day..."
After leaving the hospital.
Gu Yan went to the dean's office to chat with Dean Pu Songlin.
"Ah, little Gu, I didn't expect you to come visit me, this old man, again."
Pu Songlin laughed heartily. He was liking Gu Yan more and more with each passing day.
He even scoffed at all those rumors and gossip.
Gu Yan's character? We can see it clearly, can't we?
"Pu Grandpa, don't say that. As a junior, it's my duty to visit my elders."
Besides, I heard that Dean Pu, you've become Teacher Wang Lan's attending physician.
Before Gu Yan could finish, Pu Songlin waved his hand: "Ah, no need to be so formal, little Gu. You have a pure heart. If Teacher Wang Lan wakes up, she'll definitely be very grateful to you."
"Maybe even her daughter will introduce herself to you."
The latter part was half-joking, half-serious. After all, through treating Wang Lan, he had truly gotten to know her daughter, Wang Yulan.
Every patient, doctor, and nurse praised this young lady for being kind and filial.
And after interacting with her, he found it to be true. She was simple-hearted and innocent, not knowing that the one who paid for her mother's treatment was actually Gu Yan.
"Hehe, Dean, you're joking. Actually, I'm already preparing for an engagement."
Gu Yan shook his head, once again denying his single status.
"Engaged?"
This remark caught Pu Songlin off guard. This was something he hadn't expected.
His mind flashed back to the girl who would get nervous at the mere mention of Gu Yan's name. He couldn't help but smile wryly. Was this what they called a missed connection?
However, thanks to Gu Yan's help, Wang Lan's treatment was properly arranged, and her body functions were gradually recovering.
Such a huge debt of gratitude, I wonder how that little girl will repay it.
"Yes, with a girl I deeply love."
When Gu Yan said this, his eyes softened with affection.
Pu Songlin nodded repeatedly, sighing: "That's youth for you."
"When the engagement banquet comes, little Gu, you must invite me."
Gu Yan replied: "Of course."
.........
.........
After leaving the hospital.
Gu Yan got back into the luxury car.
Old Gao in the driver's seat immediately handed over a document: "Young Master, Xiao Lin's current address has been found."
Gu Yan took it and looked through it.
[Spring Mountain Community 11-501]
Spring Mountain Community...
Just as in the original story.
Gu Yan's eyes revealed a subtle meaning.
Xiao Lin's current residence was actually a house purchased by Shen Wan'er. Due to the internal strife within the Shen family, whenever she felt tired, she would return to this secretly bought apartment.
According to the original plot, because Xiao Lin had given her a beauty formula that could turn her current predicament around, Shen Wan'er allowed him to temporarily stay here.
So...
"Old Gao, head to the market."
".....Yes, Young Master."
In the Spring Mountain Community.
Xiao Lin was tossing and turning on a side bed in the bedroom, his face full of excitement.
What excited him was that Shen Wan'er's attitude towards him was getting better and better, especially after he gave her the beauty secret formula taught by his master.
She was overjoyed, and even her usual frown had relaxed.
Xiao Lin raised his hand, his eyes filled with happiness as he looked at the hand that Shen Wan'er had held.
"I didn't expect Wan'er to say thank you to me and even let me stay in her house."
Xiao Lin's face was full of joy.
Because he provided the formula, Shen Wan'er even let him rest today and would arrange a new job for him tomorrow.
So...
Wan'er must like me...
Xiao Lin's face showed a blissful expression.
Master, you were right, city girls are indeed beautiful and gentle...
Just then.
Buzz~~
His phone vibrated.
This phone was also bought by Shen Wan'er.
The only contacts he had were Shen Wan'er and her secretary.
Could it be...
Xiao Lin's face lit up with joy. He quickly opened his phone to check.
However, it was a message that made his expression change.
[Xiao Lin, you seem to be having a great time. Do you know how much suffering Yulan is enduring at Jianghai Hospital?]
Wang Yulan... Jianghai Hospital...
In an instant, Xiao Lin's mind recalled that scene from before.
His expression instantly stiffened.
Even his breathing became labored.
He put down his phone, his voice hoarse, his eyes filled with guilt: "Yes... that's right..."
While I'm enjoying myself here, I forgot that Yulan is still lying in the hospital.
What right do I have to be so happy?
He could roughly guess who sent this message. Only that person could find his newly purchased phone number.
Although it was frustrating, yet...
"Gu Yan... thank you for reminding me."
Xiao Lin closed his eyes, full of remorse.
Today, I must go to the hospital to visit Yulan!
On the other side.
Tao Ying had already left Wang Yulan's ward.
She pursed her lips, so that's how it is.
Although she didn't know if Gu Yan really was Wang Yulan's mother's student, it didn't matter.
Because...
Today, Wang Yulan once again rejected them, citing her mother's improving condition as the reason, with signs of her regaining consciousness soon.
"What a joke. Do you really think I'll let you have your way?"
Adding to that, the humiliation brought upon her by that man.
If that's the case...
Her expression darkened ominously.
Tonight, she would act. She must kill Wang Yulan's mother!

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