At Li Xi's insistence, she moved back to her own courtyard. Apart from being a little weak, she was otherwise fine.
She didn't want Meng Zhelan to stay up all night, so that Meng Zhelan could get some rest.
Her wounds have almost healed, and her hands and feet are gradually regaining strength. In another two days, she will be fully recovered.
The autumn night was a little chilly, and the evening breeze carried a hint of coolness.
Li Xi lay on the bed, gazing at the bright moon outside the window, her heart filled with mixed emotions.
During the days she was in a coma, she frequently traveled between different dreams.
The scene from her last dream was etched vividly in her mind.
Especially the way Bai Yichen pushed her in her dream, the sensation was as if someone had really pushed her hard, which made her wonder.
The warmth emanating from the Buddha statue gave her an indescribable sense of intimacy and peace of mind.
She finally learned about the original owner's past; it turned out that the Li family was a prestigious clan before the incident.
Back then, the Li family was renowned far and wide!
Many people are filled with curiosity and admiration for their family, and flock to the Xuanming Sect to ask them to divine the heavens and find auspicious burial sites.
Even His Majesty the Emperor frequently invited her grandfather to the palace…
During that period, the Li family enjoyed immense prestige and wealth.
However······
She tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep, her mind replaying every detail of her dream.
Just then, a few familiar bird calls drifted in from outside the window, echoing in my ears like a melodious tune.
She opened the door and saw that it was Qin Xiaolin.
The plump gyrfalcon flew to Li Xi and called out to her a few times, as if it were seeing an old friend, greeting her warmly.
"Are you feeling better?" Qin Xiaolin looked at her with eyes full of heartache.
"I'm fine now. I haven't properly thanked you yet, Brother Qin. How are you feeling now?" Li Xi had heard from Meng Zhelan that Qin Xiaolin had transferred almost all of his internal energy to her, and he did look somewhat weak.
"As long as you're alright, I'll be fine after a few days of rest."
Just as Qin Xiaolin was about to take a step forward and get closer to Li Xi.
He suddenly felt a wave of dizziness, and his body involuntarily leaned forward.
Seeing this, Li Xi was startled and quickly reached out her arm to support Qin Xiaolin.
However, things happened so suddenly that she didn't have time to react before Qin Xiaolin's body pressed heavily against her.
His tall frame, with its momentum, nearly knocked her to the ground.
In that instant, time seemed to stand still.
Li Xi felt a warm breath wash over her, and Qin Xiaolin's face was so close that she could even feel his breath.
Her heart suddenly raced, and a shy blush rose on her cheeks.
Qin Xiaolin struggled to stand up, but the dizziness still lingered, preventing him from fully regaining consciousness.
Li Xi could only help him into her room, carefully laying him down on the bed. Then she sat on the edge of the bed, nervously watching Qin Xiaolin.
His face was pale and his forehead was covered in cold sweat, but he still managed to speak: "It's alright, I just need to rest."
Suddenly remembering something, Li Xi took out a small porcelain bottle from the bedside cabinet, poured out a pill, and handed it to Qin Xiaolin.
"Come on, Brother Qin, quickly take this pill. This is a tonic that Lan'er made for me. It will help me recover from fatigue and weakness."
Qin Xiaolin took the pill and swallowed it without hesitation.
The pill melts in the throat, emitting a faint fragrance.
After a short while, Qin Xiaolin's complexion gradually returned to normal, and the sweat on his forehead gradually stopped.
"Dr. Meng truly lives up to his reputation as a miraculous doctor; his medicine is indeed remarkably effective. If these pills could be sold, it would be a great way to make money."
“Lan’er did want to sell these, but she was afraid she couldn’t control the suppression from other competitors.” Li Xi understood her concerns.
Qin Xiaolin pursed his lips, remained silent for a moment, and finally spoke slowly:
"I wonder if Dr. Meng is interested in cooperating with Yinxian Manor? Over the years, Yinxian Manor has been involved in many fields, with a deep foundation and extensive resources."
If Doctor Meng trusts us, we can certainly use the name of Yinxian Manor to promote and sell these elixirs. The profits will be split equally between us, each receiving 50%.
As for the raw materials needed to refine the elixirs, we will be responsible for providing them all. This way, we can eliminate any worries and achieve a win-win situation – isn't that a perfect solution?
Upon hearing this, Li Xi's eyes immediately brightened.
She said excitedly, "Brother Qin, what you said makes so much sense! I'll go talk to her about it right now."
With that, she turned and prepared to leave.
However, at that moment...
Qin Xiaolin suddenly stood up, quickly reached out, and grabbed Li Xi's hand.
Due to inertia, Li Xi was caught off guard and fell forward, crashing directly into Qin Xiaolin's arms.
The sudden turn of events startled Li Xi, her heart raced, and a blush rose to her cheeks.
She tried to break free from Qin Xiaolin's embrace, but found that she had completely lost her balance and could only cling tightly to him.
Qin Xiaolin sensed Li Xi's struggle and sighed softly.
Then he said in a low voice, "Don't rush, listen to me first."
His voice was as gentle as a spring breeze, and as caring as the flowing water.
This made Li Xi's face turn even redder, like a ripe apple.
What's going on tonight?! Is it really because I'm too weak right now? Otherwise, how could I not even stand up when someone gently pulls me?
She had always maintained the perfect image of a refined and noble young man! Now, her image has completely collapsed.
After finally regaining her balance, Li Xi quickly took the opportunity to break free from his embrace.
Then, feigning composure, he said, "I was just too excited. I got a little carried away when it came to making money, hahaha."
She deliberately pretended to be nonchalant, trying to hide her embarrassment and unease.
Seeing Li Xi leave his embrace, Qin Xiaolin couldn't help but feel a sense of loss.
She looked absolutely adorable, like a kitten that had been provoked and was trying to maintain its dignity.
Seeing her trying so hard to refute something, Qin Xiaolin couldn't help but laugh out loud.
The laughter contained endless tenderness and doting affection.
"Little money-grubber." He uttered these three words softly, his words carrying a tone of both intimacy and teasing.
With the words "little money-grubber," Li Xi's tense nerves immediately relaxed.
He even said with a smug look, "There's some truth to the saying 'Man dies for wealth, birds die for food.'"
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