Upon hearing this, Yan Zheng's expression turned completely cold, and he coldly retorted, "The country is maintaining the order of the planned economy, not asking you to amplify the problem and cause unnecessary social conflicts."

"Comrade Wang, I suspect there's something seriously wrong with your thinking."

"Moreover, your current behavior of sowing discord is undermining military marriages, and I can report you to my superiors."

Wang Wen's breath hitched, and she quickly protested, "Commander Yan, I didn't, I didn't, I was just... just shocked..."

"You know, I can't accept it right now. After all, I thought... I thought you didn't like any women, so I still had a chance..."

Yan Zheng interrupted her sternly, "I don't know where I gave you the wrong impression. I'll reiterate now, I'm already married and I would never have an affair with another woman. Don't come looking for me again."

His words were so cold, just like his appearance. Wang Wen couldn't accept it. In her memory, Yan Zheng was a very righteous and kind person... Only after getting to know him up close did she discover how cold he really was...

But then Wang Wen's mind flashed back to the image of Yan Zheng washing that woman's hair. If... if she became his girlfriend, he would be so gentle, wouldn't he...?

With a creak, the courtyard gate closed.

Wang Wen was momentarily lost in thought when the man disappeared.

Just as Shen Shuyi finished showering and was getting dressed to go out, she suddenly saw a red, vertically striped snake slithering into the shower drain.

"ah--"

Shen Shuyi was terrified of snakes. She didn't even bother to put on her clothes and ran outside like a madwoman. Unexpectedly, she slipped and fell on the mossy floor.

With a "thud," he fell to the ground.

As Yan Zheng was about to tidy up the house, he heard Shen Shuyi scream. He rushed to the bathroom.

"Shuyi, what's wrong?"

"Yan Zheng has a snake!" Shen Shuyi raised her hand to pull her clothes to cover herself, her eyes fixed on the thin snake whose neck was swollen as if it were about to attack.

Just as Yan Zheng rushed over, ready to grab the snake, it darted away the instant he entered.

He didn't bother chasing the snake; he quickly tore off his clothes and draped them over Shen Shuyi, then squatted down and asked, "Shuyi, were you bitten by a snake?"

"It hurts so much..."

"Where did it bite?" Yan Zheng was extremely anxious, but he dared not look at that pure white dress.

When he rushed in, his gaze was caught off guard by that fair body, and even though he looked away, it was still vividly clear in his mind.

His ears turned red, his hands rolled, and the veins on his arms bulged. "Hurry up and put on your clothes, I'll carry you to see the doctor."

Shen Shuyi cried out in pain, "No, I wasn't bitten by a snake, I, I fell... Ouch, it hurts so much..."

Yan Zheng didn't know how to help. "Where did you fall? Should I carry you back to bed, or should I go and call a doctor to see how to move you?"

Shen Shuyi looked at the man in front of her, whose face was flushed with anxiety, and then at her own clothes, which were only enough to cover her front and lower abdomen... She hadn't noticed because she was in too much pain.

Now that she's taken a full course of painkillers and the pain has subsided, she suddenly realized that this man had seen her naked...

Where did you fall?

She's really good at falling, and she's actually not seriously injured! It's just... she bruised her bottom!

It's a bit bruised, it hurts.

She was certain that she did not have a fracture.

"Yan Zheng, don't worry, I know some medical skills. I'm fine, just... just apply an ice pack..."

"Where did you fall? Is it your leg or somewhere else?" How could Yan Zheng not be anxious? He had just brought the person home and the person had already gotten injured.

He bears a heavy responsibility!

Shen Shuyi closed her eyes, "Then, let's just say the buttocks..."

Yan Zheng paused for a moment, then opened his mouth, "You, you don't move, let me carry you back to bed first."

He coughed lightly, "Is your hand alright? Cover it up with your clothes."

"Okay." Shen Shuyi didn't dare to move, afraid of getting hurt again.

She awkwardly clutched her clothes to cover her private parts; what she really wanted to hide was her face.

This is really embarrassing.

Yan Zheng used both arms to lift her up steadily and strode back to the room.

He closed his eyes and laid the person face down on the bed. "Shuyi, I've closed my eyes."

"Next, tell me how to treat the injury."

Shen Shuyi bit her lip, "Could you please gently press and check for any swelling or deformation..."

"If it's not serious, apply an ice pack for 20 minutes, repeating once every hour."

Yan Zheng's breath hitched upon hearing this. "This, this..."

When he held her just now, because she wasn't wearing any clothes, the delicate touch was still in his hands. Now, if he were to press that spot, he... he really couldn't do it.

Shen Shuyi bit her lip, watching the favorability rating rise rapidly, and decided to go all out.

"If you don't help me with the checkup, who will? I met you here, and besides, you're my boyfriend!"

"I am injured, and I will not feel offended if you help me."

Yan Zheng opened his eyes abruptly when he thought of the male doctor at the health center examining Shu Yi.

"I'll do it."

Yan Zheng overestimated himself. When he saw that fair and perfect waist and hips, he felt a surge of heat.

He subconsciously rolled his Adam's apple a few times, then reached out and gently pressed it. "No, it's not deformed."

"There are some bruises."

The man closed his eyes the instant he withdrew his hand.

He dared not say more, afraid that his hoarse voice would reveal his inner turmoil, and he wanted to rationally restrain all his romantic thoughts.

Even though Shuyi was injured, he still wanted to think about other things.

He's a beast!

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