Chapter 91 Comfortable
They parted on bad terms.
Qi Nian withstood Lin Xiaocong's threats and inducements.
Qi's mother went to the Li family to express the Qi family's desire to form a marriage alliance.
After the Li family responded.
Qi Nian had foreseen that this day would come.
He knew that once it started...
He could lose everything, but he absolutely could not lose Li Rong.
As long as Li Rong eventually becomes his wife, he won't lose anything even if he loses everything.
All he has is an official's hat and a pharmacy.
He has the ability to support himself. He can take Li Rong away from Beijing, and with the two of them, making a living will not be a problem.
The brothers, who were both apprentices, completely broke off their talks.
Lin Xiaocong happily received a cup of face-washing tea.
Qi Nianpo's.
He said with great disappointment, "Senior brother, your behavior is truly despicable."
"I'm so disappointed in Qingbai."
Then he turned and left.
Lin Xiaocong remained silent for a long time.
There are no words or phrases that can be used for export.
It took her a long time before she raised her hand to wipe the tea stains off her face.
He said, "Good tea."
*
The officialdom is never short of sycophants and flatterers.
Clearly, it would be more beneficial to befriend Lin Xiaocong, the successor of the National Medical Administration, than to befriend Qi Nian.
Lin Xiaocong didn't even need to say a word; someone else was already making things difficult for Qi Nian.
Qi Nian thus ended his days of being pampered by his colleagues at the National Medical Institute thanks to Lin Xiaocong's care.
Moreover, he found himself in a work environment where he was alienated and ostracized by his colleagues.
Despite being mentally prepared, he still couldn't help but feel a tightness in his chest when the reality actually arrived.
The afternoon felt like an eternity.
The weather was hot and humid.
Just as I was about to finish my shift, dark clouds drifted in from the sky.
Lightning flashed and thunder roared, and the rain poured down like pillars.
When it was time to leave work, all the colleagues lined up at the entrance of the National Medical Center, waiting for their families to bring them umbrellas or for servants to bring them horse-drawn carriages.
Qi Nian stood at the back of the crowd and immediately spotted a figure holding an umbrella, wearing a veil, and gazing towards the entrance of the National Medical Bureau.
Second daughter.
The gloom in my heart vanished instantly.
He said to his colleague who was blocking his way, "Excuse me, may I pass?"
He squeezed to the outermost layer, then smiled and looked at Li Rong.
When Li Rong saw Qi Nian come out, she lifted her soaked skirt and stepped onto the pavement covered with a thin layer of water, ready to go forward.
A carriage suddenly sped up, as if trying to pass in front of her.
She quickly stepped back to avoid it.
Qi Nian also cried out, "Second Miss, be careful!"
Then, the carriage roared past, its curtains billowing, accompanied by a woman's piercing scream.
Li Rong, who was standing there, has disappeared.
Only the umbrella lying on the ground proved that she had indeed been standing there.
Someone spoke up: "Was that Mingxu's carriage just now?"
Quiet.
The scene was completely silent.
The rain was pattering.
Lightning streaked across the sky.
A thunderous roar followed, drowning out the uncontrollable laughter of his colleagues.
Qi Nian, who squeezed to the front of the crowd, was the last to leave the National Medical Center.
Alone and with a frail, pale face, he looked exceptionally pitiful.
Stepping into the rain, he picked up an umbrella from the ground and opened it.
The umbrella is very big.
But he ended up getting wet.
The cup of tea I spilled on my senior this morning has now become the rain that's drenching me.
*
The downpour came suddenly, like beads falling from the eaves, turning into raindrops that pelted the ground and splashed everywhere.
Granny Zheng hurriedly sought shelter from the rain and took refuge in Li Qu's room.
Li Qu was embroidering a handkerchief in her room.
Watching the rain is boring.
She fanned herself and told Li Qu about the gossip she had encountered while shopping for groceries that afternoon.
"The 'Steamed Bun Beauty' from Xianwei Steamed Bun Shop, diagonally opposite the vegetable market..."
Li Qu pricked her own fingertip with a needle.
A tingling sensation came from my fingertips.
Crimson blood beads instantly oozed from the tiny wound.
She placed her slender, white fingertips between her lips.
My second sister's steamed bun shop is called Fairy Flavor Steamed Bun Shop.
Granny Zheng did not notice anything unusual about Li Qu.
"I heard that a matchmaker came to her house today."
"The young men from Xieliu Hutong and Qingqiao Hutong won't be able to sleep tonight."
The house that Li Qu had asked his aunt Xun to buy in the capital was located in Qingqiao Hutong.
Everything matches up.
Remove your fingers from between your lips.
The finger has fully recovered.
She looked at Granny Zheng and asked casually, "Is Qingqiao Hutong very close to us?"
"Yes, it's just across from a wet market."
Have you ever seen that steamed bun beauty?
"How could that be? Unmarried girls always cover themselves up completely when they go out."
"How do we know she's as beautiful as Xi Shi?"
Gossiping is human nature.
Li Qu brought out Granny Zheng's true nature.
She said energetically, "At first, nobody knew."
"Xianwei Steamed Bun Shop became famous first."
"There are many people queuing up every day."
"Until one day, a few officials who were on duty for the day infiltrated the ranks."
"During their conversation, they mentioned wanting to try the buns made by the beauty and see if they were even more fragrant."
"Only then did everyone realize that the Fairy Flavor Steamed Bun Shop was run by a young woman, and a beautiful one at that."
"Then lecherous men would gather at the front and back doors to follow and spy on him."
"Only then did everyone realize that she lived in the Li residence in Qingqiao Hutong."
"And I heard that the Li family only has one adult second daughter."
"Listen, the neighbors who have seen Miss Li say that Miss Li is indeed like a fairy descended from heaven."
Granny Zheng glanced at Li Qu and chuckled, "She's probably not much worse than you."
Li Qu smiled, lowered her eyes, and took out the needle to conceal the turmoil in her eyes.
Baozi Xishi is undoubtedly her second sister.
But why didn't her second sister cover her face?
She continued embroidering the handkerchief, her tone nonchalant: "Your reputation is widespread, so why is it only now that a matchmaker is coming to our door?"
Granny Zheng sighed, fanning herself, "In this area of the west of the city, you can find all sorts of people: hooligans, rogues, lechers, and scoundrels."
"When the fame of the steamed bun beauty spread, more than one person had designs on her."
"But now none of them dare to set foot in Qingqiao Hutong."
Li Qu: "Why?"
"Because although the steamed bun beauty's home is in Qingqiao Hutong, she herself lives in the east of the city."
"Everyone in the east of the city is either rich or powerful!"
"Then I realized that the people who revealed her beauty were just a few officials."
Everyone guessed that she was the darling of the powerful and wealthy.
"In addition, after the incident of the 'Baozi Beauty' being followed, all sorts of people in the west of the city were thoroughly investigated."
"Everyone is now even more certain of this guess."
Li Qu was unaware of Li Rong's specific ordeal, and his movements unconsciously slowed down.
"The rumors are too outrageous. If she is the darling of the powerful, why would a matchmaker come knocking on her door?"
Grandma Zheng continued, "So that's what everyone's talking about at the market today."
"She suddenly moved back to Qingqiao Hutong, and then matchmakers came to her door."
"Everyone is guessing whether the powerful and wealthy have abandoned her."
"Or perhaps a powerful or wealthy person wants to formally marry her and take her home as their wife."
Granny Zheng waved her fan and said, "Speaking of which, this Baozi Xi Shi is quite feisty."
“Previously, some reckless and fearless people followed her to Qingqiao Hutong, knocked on her door, and expressed their admiration for her.”
"She chopped it away with a kitchen knife."
"A real cut, the kind that leaves a huge gash on your arm, all bloody."
As she spoke, Granny Zheng burst out laughing.
"The man who was slashed ran while clutching his bloodied arm, saying..."
"She's beautiful, hot, and has huge breasts. She's fucking awesome! If she slashed me, I could die in peace, hahaha!"
Li Qu: "..."
*
The cool summer downpour washed away the sweltering heat.
The rain has stopped, and the air is fresh.
The carriage entered Chuntang Garden and stopped at its destination, but the master inside showed no intention of getting off.
The cicadas in the car were just about to remind us that we had arrived.
A woman's trembling, frightened voice suddenly came from inside the carriage.
"Young Master Lin!"
"I admit it was wrong of me to provoke you back then, I apologize to you... um."
The cicadas darted away in a flash.
Inside the carriage.
A white-bladed dagger lay to the side, and Li Rong's hands were held behind her back by Lin Xiaocong.
He kissed her.
They parted with a kiss.
He smiled gently and said, "Rongrong, you mustn't say anything wrong again."
There was a very thin, sharp cut on his cheek, like a crack in his gentle mask.
He mischievously traced the shape and curves of her soft breasts with his eyes, startling her so much that she rubbed her legs back on the carriage floor, wishing she could burst through the carriage wall.
Having collected enough interest, and seeing that she was truly frightened, he picked up the dropped dagger.
"Just as rumored, she's beautiful and hot..." and has a large bust.
Li Rong's face was somewhat pale, but her ears were bright red and dripping with blood: "Young Master Lin, what exactly do you want!"
He smiled but didn't answer; he was clearly a refined gentleman, yet he seemed like a rogue.
He returned the dagger to her, released her hand, and got out of the car first.
The curtain fell, and his warm, rustling voice came from outside.
"Rongrong, you certainly don't want me to drag you down, do you?"
As the masculine scent faded away, Li Rong gradually relaxed.
Gradually, the strength in his hands and feet returned.
Her face gradually regained its color.
She leaned against the carriage wall and took deep breaths.
Then he picked up the dagger and began slicing and slashing at the air.
"You're sick, you big jerk! You lecher!"
How could he have subdued me in just one move!
Whoever injured his face, I'll pay them to stab him again!
"hateful!"
She couldn't beat him, but he wouldn't let her go.
She hated herself a thousand times, ten thousand times, for being blinded by his gentle and refined image and taking the initiative to flirt with him.
She really wanted to cry.
She went to see Qi Nian to explain in person why the engagement had been postponed until next year.
Now… how am I supposed to explain this to Young Master Qi?!
The curtain was suddenly flung open.
Li Rong panicked and instantly pointed the dagger outside.
Lin Xiaocong's gaze fell on the dagger, then he moved it inch by inch, smiling gently.
"Rongrong, do you want me to hug you?"
Li Rong: "!!!"
He quickly waved his hand, saying, "No, no, no."
"Junior Brother Qingbai is very bad. Rongrong, you should stay away from him, understand?"
Li Rong: "???"
How dare he speak ill of Young Master Qi!
"Um?"
Li Rong: "Oh, okay, okay."
You big idiot, you're sick!
"Hmm, as a reward, Rongrong will have dinner with me."
"No need!" Li Rong quickly refused. "My mother won't allow me to eat out!"
"Then reward Rongrong..."
"How about I get a reward by going home? My mom's calling me home for dinner."
Lin Xiaocong smiled: "To reward Rongrong for being cured by a renowned Chinese physician, come down quickly."
The moment the curtain was drawn.
Li Rong vaguely saw Lin Xiaocong's movements.
So he kicked and kicked hard in the direction where he was standing.
The curtain suddenly billowed up, and a large hand reached in and grabbed her ankle.
"ah!"
She was dragged out, and the carriage curtain covered her face, obscuring her vision.
Before he could even swing the dagger, it was disarmed.
She was somewhat disheveled, and just as her back was about to hit the carriage floor, a force came from under her armpit, and a large hand then supported her between her shoulder blades, lifting her slumped upper body upwards.
The curtain that had been covering her face was pulled away, and sunlight streamed in, suddenly bringing her very close to him.
Their breaths mingled.
His smiling eyes magnified in her pupils, so gentle it was unbelievable.
"Rongrong is so pretty."
Her face flushed instantly.
Her buttocks were lifted up, and she was suddenly pulled into his arms, her body resting on his shoulder.
To maintain her balance, she unconsciously brought her legs together, raised her feet backward, and placed all her weight on her strong arms in the middle of her thighs.
With a 'smack', a slap landed on his buttocks.
His surprised and doubtful voice rang out.
He seemed to want to confirm something, and patted her again.
Li Rong yelled and pounded on him, "Put me down!"
He liked it when she tickled him.
He gently patted her bottom: "You're dawdling too much."
Li Rong hit him twice and then felt pain in her hand.
He struggled all the way, hit him all the way, and got his butt pounded all the way.
Upon reaching the main house door, he put her down and said to her, "Come in."
Li Rong hates this place.
She wouldn't go in.
Lin Xiaocong entered the living room and sat in the main seat.
Enjoying a leisurely and carefree time.
He also took a moment to complain about the water stains on his body caused by her damp skirt.
Li Rong hid on one side of the door and peeked into the living room: "Young Master Lin, you must have something important to discuss with me, right?"
A maidservant served him tea, and he smiled as he picked it up, gently raising his eyes to look at her.
"Of course."
Qiu Hui appeared beside Li Rong at just the right moment, carrying a tray with a bowl of medicine on it.
Lin Xiaocong used the cup lid to push the tea floating in the cup: "It's a calming medicine. You can leave after drinking it."
Li Rong smiled and said, "Young Master Lin, I'm not sick."
He smiled knowingly: "Does Rongrong want me to feed her myself?"
Li Rong swiftly retreated to an angle where he couldn't see her, grabbed the bowl from the tray, and gulped it down in one go.
She put down the bowl and ran out without looking back, shouting, "Goodbye!"
She was very familiar with Chuntang Garden and knew the shortest route.
I ran all the way to the gate.
The doorman opened the door.
She dragged her increasingly heavy steps out the door.
After finally getting out of the gate and onto the road, she became increasingly unsteady.
Finally, she couldn't hold on any longer and collapsed.
His waist was caught by a strong, powerful arm.
He leaned close to her ear, his tone both gentle and mischievous: "You can't escape now, Rongrong."
"Don't be afraid, I'll be very gentle."
Li Rong was breathing rapidly, her mind racing with a jumble of terrifying images that she couldn't shake off.
Fear gradually filled her pupils.
She was murmuring.
Lin Xiaocong wanted to lean closer to listen.
But an annoying figure was approaching from afar.
He picked up Li Rong and decided to return to Chuntang Garden first.
*
Qi Nian, panting heavily, slammed his hand on the closed gate the moment after Lin Xiaocong carried Li Rong into Chuntang Garden.
"Senior brother!"
"You drugged and raped a respectable woman; your private conduct is morally reprehensible, and I will impeach you!"
The door remained unmoved, keeping him outside.
He knocked on the door: "Rongrong! Rongrong!"
No one paid him any attention.
He pounded on the door until his hands went numb.
He pounded on the door, which only earned him more shouts and curses from the doorman.
He hated that he had neither the strength nor the power to fight.
He could only watch helplessly as the girl he liked fell into the hands of another man.
"There's still a way! There's still a way!"
He turned to leave, but slipped down the steps and fell on his backside.
Enraged, he threw down the umbrella he was holding.
The umbrella also had a tassel woven by Li Rong.
Now the netting has rolled into the mud and water, and is filthy.
*
Dusk gradually painted the sky.
The gate of Chuntang Garden was pounded with tremendous force.
The dragonflies playing in the artificial hill and pond were startled.
The dragonfly darted away.
In the main room, Lin Xiaocong removed the silver needles from Li Rong's acupoints one by one.
Incense is burning in the house.
He put away the silver needles and instructed Qiu Hui to dress Li Rong, extinguish the incense, and wake her up.
He stepped outside.
When Qiu Chan saw her master come out, she quickly reported, "Master, Lord Ming from the Jingzhao Prefecture is knocking on the door with his men."
He smiled and said, "Open it again in half an hour and serve the meal."
The cicada did as instructed.
Li Rong slowly woke up after about 15 minutes.
When she realized that Qiu Hui was dressing her, she screamed and sat up.
I feel refreshed and comfortable all over.
Qiu Hui smiled and said, "Second Miss."
"Our young master was just treating your illness with acupuncture."
"I was afraid you wouldn't agree, so I added some sleep aid to your calming medicine."
"Also, please take the calming medicine that was delivered to your residence yesterday on time."
"The young master said that if you don't drink, he will invite you to Chuntang Garden to drink every day."
"Furthermore, whether you have taken the medicine or not, the young master can find out by taking your pulse and examining your condition. I suggest you do not try to fool the young master by doing anything foolish."
"In addition, you need to come for acupuncture once every other day. After a month, your condition should be cured."
"Really?" Li Rong was shocked.
She has seen a doctor before for this problem.
The doctors all asked her what had happened.
She remained silent, and no one could cure her.
"Your young master can cure people's illnesses simply by giving them acupuncture and medicine?"
She wanted to get rid of the terrifying scenes that would suddenly appear in her dreams.
Qiu Hui nodded.
"So... are house call fees expensive?"
Qiu Hui sized up Li Rong but did not answer the question.
"You'd better put your clothes on quickly, lest you be impolite in front of the young master."
Li Rong suddenly thought of something.
He rolled up his sleeves.
The virginity mark is still there!
She breathed a sigh of relief, finally feeling completely at ease.
I stretched and loosened up my muscles.
I feel truly refreshed.
After she got dressed, she was about to get out of bed when Qiu Hui knelt down to help her put on her shoes.
She politely declined, saying, "No need, no need, I can do it myself."
Lin Xiaocong returned at this time.
Her hair was wet, and her undergarment was casually draped over her body with the ties loose. One of them came undone as she moved, revealing a patch of her chest.
She had clearly just taken a shower.
He smiled gently, his eyes revealing a charming gentleman: "Rongrong, are you comfortable?"
Li Rong, hiding behind Qiu Hui, coughed and said, "It's quite comfortable, Young Master Xie Lin."
"You're welcome. Just cooperate next time, and I promise it will be more comfortable each time."
Li Rong gave a dry laugh, not daring to look Lin Xiaocong in the eye, afraid that the terrifying power would overwhelm her vision.
"Um, how much silver this time?"
His voice was husky and seductive: "This young master is priceless."
"Enough!"
A suppressed angry shout came from outside the door.
Lin Xiaocong smiled gently, turned around, and with the movement, the untied belt of his inner garment naturally came undone, revealing several clearly visible red marks.
His gaze naturally fell on Qi Nian, who was in the lead.
He smiled and said, "Junior Brother Qingbai, you've come at just the right time. We've just finished taking care of things."
Would you like to join us for dinner?
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