Chapter 147 Hehe

Zhong Wan looked into his eyes, which were full of concern, and checked her physical condition. Although she was still weak all over, her spirits had improved a lot.

She looked up at Lin Yan'an, a hint of worry and concern flashing in her eyes: "Lin Yan'an, will they... think I'm strange?"

"Will I be taken away for research?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yan'an felt a sharp pain in his heart, and his arms around Zhong Wan tightened instantly.

He lowered his eyes, looked into Zhong Wan's eyes, and said firmly and reassuringly, "No, absolutely not."

Lin Yan'an lowered his head, his forehead gently touching hers, his gaze deep and earnest as he looked into her eyes and said, word by word, "Wanwan, remember, I'm here for you. I won't let them take you away!"

"Grandpa has already promised me that as long as we have good intentions, we will not let anyone hurt you in any way."

"So for you, they will only provide the highest level of protection."

“You are not an anomaly, you are the treasure I have been longing for. To them, you are a bridge that can connect to another world, a key that can make Du Qian’s obsession manifest, and allow his ‘Records of Folk Customs’ and history to see the light of day again.”

"So they will only cherish you and protect you, just like I do."

"Trust me, okay?"

His voice was deep and warm, like a warm current slowly flowing into Zhong Wan's anxious heart.

She looked into Lin Yan'an's eyes and nodded heavily, her voice soft yet firm: "Yes, I believe you."

Lin Yan'an breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this. A gentle smile appeared on his lips as he tenderly kissed her forehead: "Good girl."

"So, does Wanwan want to rest a little longer or get up now?"

Zhong Wan glanced at the doorway and said, "Get up."

"Alright, let's go downstairs and have breakfast first."

After Lin Yan'an finished speaking, he got up first, dressed, walked to the door, and opened it a crack.

Uncle Zhao, standing outside the door, wore a warm smile and asked Lin Yan'an softly, "How is Wanwan?"

"It's a bit better than yesterday. Uncle Zhao, you go down and get ready. We'll be right down."

As Lin Yan'an spoke, he explained, "I'd appreciate it if Director Qin and the others could wait a little longer. Wanwan is feeling tired and weak. Let's wait until she has something to eat before we talk."

"Okay, I'll go and make the arrangements right away."

Uncle Zhao quickly agreed and turned to walk towards the stairs.

Lin Yan'an then closed the door, turned around and went back into the room, considerately handing over the clothes she had hastily prepared the night before: "Do you need any help?"

"don't want."

Zhong Wan quickly shook her head in refusal.

"All right."

Lin Yan'an sighed with some regret: "Then you should get dressed first. Call me anytime if you have any problems."

"good."

Seeing that Zhong Wan obediently agreed, Lin Yan'an went to the bathroom to wash up.

My body felt weak and sore, and even getting dressed was much slower than usual.

For a moment, Zhong Wan couldn't help but feel a little fortunate, thankfully she wore fewer clothes in the summer.

When Lin Yan'an returned to the room, seeing Zhong Wan sitting obediently by the bed, his heart softened.

Especially when he saw her stretch out her arms towards him,

"Lin Yan'an, hug me."

"good."

The usually cool voice was full of trust, and Lin Yan'an's heart couldn't help but feel sweet.

He quickly walked to the bedside, bent down, and picked her up.

"Go to the restroom, I need to wash up."

Zhong Wan put one arm around his shoulder and pointed at him with the other.

"Um."

Lin Yan'an nodded and obediently began to act.

He walked into the bathroom, put her down in front of the sink, and asked with concern, "Shall I help you wash up?"

His eyes were eager to try, but Zhong Wan quickly shook her head: "No, I can do it myself."

"All right."

For a moment after being rejected, Lin Yan'an felt a little disappointed.

He didn't insist; instead, he thoughtfully squeezed out the toothpaste and filled the cup with warm water before handing it over.

Zhong Wan reached out and took it, trying to ignore his focused gaze, and concentrated on washing up.

After a quick wash,

Zhong Wan rejected his embrace without hesitation.

In the room, with just the two of them, she could be a little more unrestrained.

She still cares about her reputation when she's out in public, especially when she knows there are other people around!

In the end, Lin Yan'an slowly helped her downstairs, half supporting and half carrying her.

In the downstairs living room, warm sunlight spilled across the floor.

The spacious room was full of people, and Zhong Wan was taken aback when she saw this.

Lin Yan'an looked up and whispered in her ear, "The one with the cane and full of white hair is Grandpa, and the square-faced man next to him is Uncle Zhao, the one who knocked on the door just now."

"The person sitting opposite Grandpa is Director Qin Yuan."

"Um."

Zhong Wan nodded slightly and responded in a low voice.

Clearly, they had also heard the two footsteps, and turned around at the same time.

Grandpa Zhou was the first to smile, his usually booming voice softening considerably: "Wanwan's awake? How are you feeling? Is there anything else that's bothering you?"

Although it was their first meeting, his concern was evident in his words.

Zhong Wan instantly breathed a sigh of relief, smiled and nodded slightly to Grandpa Zhou, saying apologetically, "Grandpa, I'm much better now. I'm sorry to have worried you."

"It's good that you're alright. We're family, why stand on ceremony? Getting better is the most important thing."

Grandpa Zhou quickly waved his hand, then patted the seat next to him and urged, "Come and sit down quickly. Old Zhao, go and bring Wanwan some porridge so she can have something to eat."

Okay.

Zhao Jun smiled and agreed, just about to get up...

Lin Yan'an refused without hesitation: "Uncle Zhao, no need."

After he finished speaking, he looked at Grandpa Zhou and the others and explained, "Wanwan just woke up and is not strong enough. I'll accompany her to the restaurant to get something to eat. Please wait a little longer."

Upon hearing this, Zhong Wan looked at him and shook her head slightly: "No need, I..."

Lin Yan'an, however, did not allow her to refuse: "You need to eat your fill first so you'll have the energy to handle other things."

Upon hearing this, Director Qin looked at Zhong Wan's slightly pale face and nodded, advising, "Mr. Lin is right, Mrs. Lin should go and eat something first."

"Thanks."

Lin Yan'an nodded to Director Qin in thanks: "Director Qin, you can just call us by our names from now on."

"Hehe, okay."

Director Qin couldn't help but chuckle, never expecting that the grandson whom Old Master Zhou had raised himself would be so... well, so petty.

Although Zhong Wan was still a little embarrassed, she really should eat something.

He obediently followed Lin Yan'an in thanking them.

After the two had eaten and drunk their fill,

Zhong Wan had just put down her rice bowl and let out a satisfied burp.

Suddenly, there was a noise in the living room.

"Mr. Du!"

Pei Xingyao, who was being dragged by her father to do her homework, was originally writing her assignment with boredom and frustration.

But her eyes were restless, constantly glancing around.

I just wanted to see if I could see Mr. Du again during the day.

But as soon as she looked up, she saw black mist slowly rising in the living room. A moment later, Mr. Du, whom she had been longing for, reappeared.