Chapter 266: Meeting an Old Friend

It has been a few days since he came back, but Su Xing has not yet come out of his guilt.

He was not afraid to talk to Ye Linghan because of the warning, but he was too embarrassed to say it.

It just so happened that Ye Linghan was also busy, leaving home early and returning late every day, so the two of them never met.

Su Xing didn't want to be idle alone, so in addition to going back to see his mother, he went to help out in Doctor Huang's clinic.

Ye Lingrui has fully recovered, and Lian Yi has contributed greatly to this.

In addition to the gold and silver rewards, Ye Linghan also allowed him to work as a royal physician in the Imperial Hospital.

Originally, he could have taken up the position directly, but after he heard that Su Xing was helping out in Doctor Huang's clinic, he postponed it for a few days.

Su Xing was very happy to see Lian Yi, and his handsome face was filled with a smile that showed he was truly happy for Lian Yi: "Dr. Lian, congratulations!"

Lian Yi looked at Su Xing, whom he hadn't seen for a long time, and his chest felt swollen, as if something was about to break free and run out.

But he restrained himself, he just smiled and said softly: "Thank you, Su Xing, thanks to your help, otherwise I would not have this opportunity."

"Doctor Lian, please don't say that. I really didn't do anything." Su Xing waved his hands again and again: "Besides, you helped me so much in the past, it's only right that I repay you."

Lian Yi did not continue to argue with Su Xing, but changed the subject: "Su Xing, can you please stop calling me Doctor Lian? It's too formal."

Su Xing was stunned for a moment, but soon agreed: "Okay, then I will call you Senior Brother from now on."

Since he took Doctor Huang as his master, Lian Yi was naturally his senior brother.

Thinking of this, he clasped his hands together and bowed to Lian Yi: "Brother, please accept my greetings. I hope you will take good care of me in the future."

Lian Yi didn't expect Su Xing to be so formal and was stunned for a moment.

He stared at Su Xing, who remained bent over, for a long time, with an obvious struggle on his face.

After a while, he seemed to have made up his mind and slowly said, "Junior brother, please don't be polite."

Since we are destined to have no chance in this life, it is also good to be his senior brother...

Su Xing straightened up happily: "I heard that Senior Brother is going to be a royal physician?"

Lian Yi nodded: "Yes, I will report to the Imperial Hospital in a few days."

After that, he added: "I just happened to come to help Master these few days, I'm afraid I won't have the chance in the future."

Su Xing immediately comforted him, "Brother, don't worry. Master has me here. Although I am not as good as you, I will work hard and strive to be able to stand on my own as soon as possible."

Lian Yi just found an excuse for himself, but received Su Xing's extremely sincere consolation, which made him extremely moved and guilty.

No wonder he, who had never had any feelings for men, would fall in love with Su Xing. How could he not be moved by such a pure and kind person?

The emotion that he had suppressed with great difficulty came back again, and was even more intense than before.

He had to lower his eyes to hide the desire that kept rolling in his eyes, and reluctantly replied: "You are already very good, and you will definitely be better than me in the future."

Su Xing heard the abnormality in Lian Yi's tone, and was stunned. He asked hurriedly: "Brother, what's wrong with you?"

"It's okay." Lian Yi shook his head, gritted his teeth, raised his head, and changed the subject like nothing had happened: "I heard that you are going to marry the Regent?"

Su Xing looked at Lian Yi seriously, but when he couldn't see anything, he focused his attention on Lian Yi's question.

He was a little embarrassed. After all, he and Ye Linghan were both men, and Ye Linghan once said that Lian Yi had a crush on him.

But he didn't want to escape, so he nodded awkwardly: "Yeah."

Lian Yi's heart suddenly shrank. He knew he should end the topic, but he couldn't help but continue to ask: "Are you willing?"

Su Xing paused slightly and looked at Lian Yi in confusion.

Lian Yi hurriedly explained: "After all, the Regent is in a high position and has great power. I am afraid of you..."

This was actually the last hope in his heart. Although he already knew the answer, he still couldn't help but have fantasies.

Su Xing smiled happily: "Don't worry, Senior Brother, the Regent and I love each other, there is no coercion."

Lian Yi's heart sank completely, but a smile was on his face: "That's good... That's good..."

Su Xing always felt that Lian Yi was a little strange, and couldn't help but think of what Ye Linghan said about Lian Yi being interested in him.

If this was true, then his guilt would be even deeper.

He never thought he was that good, but he always received kindness from others. Why did he do that?

This mood made Su Xing unable to face Lian Yi anymore, so he could only find an excuse to leave the clinic.

He didn't want to go back to the palace, so he wandered around aimlessly outside.

Unexpectedly, he met Lin Laner, whom he hadn't seen for a long time.

The two looked at each other for a moment on the street, both with shocked expressions.

Su Xingxian came back to his senses and greeted happily: "Ms. Lin, long time no see."

"Master Su..." Lin Lan'er murmured as if she had suddenly come back to her senses, but she couldn't help choking up as soon as she opened her mouth.

Su Xing was startled and quickly stepped forward: "Miss Lin, what's wrong with you?"

Lin Lan'er shook her head vigorously: "I'm fine..."

When Su Xing approached, she lowered her head in shame because she was too ashamed to see Su Xing.

She could never forget what happened last time. Su Xing went to save her, but she abandoned Su Xing and ran away at the critical moment.

Doesn’t she like Su Xing? How could you escape alone when it was so dangerous?

She hadn't even thanked Su Xing for saving her.

"Miss Lin." Su Xing probably guessed what Lin Lan'er was thinking, and generously advised: "Don't take the last incident to heart. You were implicated by me in the first place, and I should save you."

"At that time, not only you, but also others will be scared and don't know what to do, so you must not blame yourself."

Lin Lan'er was deeply moved by Su Xing's kindness, and her guilt became even greater.

But Su Xing's words also gave her the courage to face it. Instead of constantly blaming herself, she might as well repay Su Xing's kindness.

She slowly raised her head and looked at Su Xing deeply: "Mr. Su, thank you."

Su Xing smiled and shook his head: "I said, this is what I should do."

"And..." Su Xing looked guilty: "I was the one who hurt you first, I should apologize to you..."

At first, he was unsure of his feelings and almost got engaged to Lin Lan'er. Although it didn't happen in the end, it had already hurt Lin Lan'er.

"Mr. Su!" Lin Lan'er interrupted Su Xing hastily, but then fell silent again. After a moment, she said in a tone full of guilt and self-blame: "At first, I was really sad, and even a little disgusted with you."

"But what happened that day made me realize that I am not worthy of you at all. Even if we are together reluctantly, we will not be happy." Lin Lan'er showed a relieved expression: "Especially when I heard what the Regent did to save you, I realized that you two are a perfect match. I sincerely wish you all the best."

Su Xing was confused by these sudden words and didn't know how to respond for a moment.