The hospital corridor was filled with the pungent smell of disinfectant; the air seemed to freeze, and even time itself became viscous.

The door to the examination room creaked open.

The doctor came out, holding an X-ray film in his hand.

He wore black-rimmed glasses, his gaze focused as if he were studying the film carefully through the lenses.

After a moment, he raised his head and said calmly, "It's alright, no fractures, just a sprain. Go back and apply some safflower oil, rest for a few days and you'll be fine."

Lin Yuan stood to the side, so nervous that he almost forgot to breathe.

Upon hearing the doctor's words, his tense expression instantly relaxed, his clenched fists loosened, and he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He almost couldn't hold back and wanted to collapse to the ground. He was even more nervous than when he took the college entrance exam for the first time.

"Thank goodness, thank goodness..."

He muttered under his breath, his voice trembling, as if he had just walked through the gates of hell.

After the doctor finished explaining the precautions, Lin Yuan nodded in agreement, but he was still feeling guilty.

He carefully helped Xia Qingxue out of the hospital, apologizing all the way: "Sister Xue, it's all my fault. If I had worn flat shoes this morning, this wouldn't have happened..."

Xia Qingxue's eyes were gentle as she shook her head slightly, forcing a smile at the corners of her mouth.

"It's not your fault, it was my own carelessness. Besides, wearing high heels makes it easy to twist your ankle, this was an accident."

Her voice was as gentle as a spring breeze, which eased Lin Yuan's guilt somewhat.

Lin Yuan drove Xia Qingxue home.

The night view outside the car window looked exceptionally vibrant under the lights, with neon lights flashing, giving the city a glamorous makeover.

However, Lin Yuan had no heart to appreciate it; his mind was filled with Xia Qingxue's injured appearance, and his heart felt as heavy as if a large stone was pressing down on it.

As soon as the car came to a stop, Lin Yuan eagerly opened the car door.

He carefully lifted Xia Qingxue from the car seat.

Xia Qingxue leaned softly against Lin Yuan's chest, her brows furrowed, seemingly still half asleep. Her long eyelashes fluttered gently on her eyelids, like butterfly wings.

Lin Yuan's face showed heartache. He lowered his head and said softly, "Qingxue, don't worry, I will take good care of you."

He carried Xia Qingxue into the house, afraid of waking her.

The room was softly lit, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere.

Lin Yuan's footsteps lightly rubbed against the wooden floor, making a soft "rustling" sound.

Xia Qingxue's hair was a little messy, with a few strands hanging down her cheeks.

Lin Yuan reached out and gently brushed aside the strands of hair, his movements as tender as if he were touching flower petals.

His eyes were full of doting affection, as if the whole world was focused on the girl in his arms.

Once inside the bathroom, Lin Yuan moved gently, afraid of hurting her.

He helped her take off her clothes, and the warm water flowed over her skin, washing away all her fatigue and pain.

Xia Qingxue leaned against the bathroom wall, looking at Lin Yuan with a dreamy gaze. The corners of her mouth turned up slightly, with a hint of coquettishness: "Little brother Lin Yuan, you're so good to me, how could I bear to see you suffer? I'd even be your concubine."

Her voice was low and ambiguous, as she spoke of her innermost thoughts.

Lin Yuan's heart skipped a beat, and his hands paused slightly.

He looked up, his eyes filled with panic.

"Sister Xue, I... I just didn't want you to get hurt."

Xia Qingxue stared at Lin Yuan with a playful look in her eyes and smiled slightly.

"Little brother Lin Yuan, do you have feelings for me?"

Lin Yuan's face instantly turned bright red, and he quickly lowered his head to hide his embarrassment.

"I...I can't let you get hurt. Sister Xue, you're injured now, I can't take advantage of you. Let's talk properly when you're better."

Xia Qingxue sighed softly.

"Lin Yuan, you're always so silly. You know what? I actually care about you a lot too."

Lin Yuan's heart skipped a beat as he was struck by an electric current.

In the bathroom, the air was filled with steam, and the whole space was draped in a hazy veil.

Xia Qingxue stood by the bathtub, her snow-white skin appearing even more delicate and smooth under the steam, like the finest mutton-fat jade, radiating an alluring luster.

Stepping into the bath, the warm water instantly envelops the body, washing away fatigue and dust.

After she finished showering, Lin Yuan helped her change into a loose-fitting nightgown, his movements as gentle as if he were handling a fragile work of art.

"Stop moving, let me do it..."

Then, he picked up the safflower oil and gently rubbed it on her ankle.

Xia Qingxue leaned back on the sofa, quietly watching Lin Yuan's busy figure, her eyes full of tenderness. She moved her body slightly closer, and said in a charming voice, "Little brother Lin Yuan, you are so good to me, I... I am so touched."

Lin Yuan's heart skipped a beat, but he quickly calmed down.

Xia Qingxue is a mature woman, while he is still on the path of growth.

He got up to tidy up the clothes scattered on the floor, and suddenly felt his way into his coat pocket, his expression changing.

"Oh no, where did Sister Xue's ID card go?" He felt a pang of anxiety and quickly tried to recall if she had left it at the hospital's registration desk.

Lin Yuan hurriedly said to Xia Qingxue, "Sister Xue, it seems you left your ID card at the hospital registration desk. I have to go back and look for it."

Xia Qingxue then sat up straight, her expression turning serious.

"Then you should go quickly, it will be a big problem if this thing is lost."

Lin Yuan hurriedly left the house and rushed to the hospital, his heart filled with anxiety.

He drove at breakneck speed, and time seemed to slow down dramatically.

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