Chapter 1194: Chapter 1194: Reunion (7)

“Ah Mi’s grandmother is gravely injured and currently being treated in ‘Red Thorn’s’ infirmary. Ah Mi and Dashan are worried about her, so they didn’t come with me. We agreed that once her condition stabilizes in a few days, Tan Yulin would bring Ah Mi and Dashan over.”

An Yiqing let out a soft chuckle. “Master, master, did you hear about what happened that day from the branch manager?”

She sighed inwardly. It seemed calling “Master” so naturally would take her some time to get used to. But what truly surprised her was that during her journey to Xuandu City, what she had unknowingly been hearing about was herself. The Medicine Sect – it was actually her sect.

Truly, not recognizing one’s own family – even standing right at their doorstep, she still chose to walk away from it.

“I heard about it. At that time, I was busy looking for you, running around with the youngest one. I only caught a brief mention of it after I returned, but I didn’t pay much attention – I had no mind for other matters back then. Who would have thought that the esteemed guest was actually you, little girl! Where’s the medallion? Let me see it!”

An Yiqing nodded, unpacking her luggage and taking out the black token that Ah Mi had slipped into her pocket.

“This is the one. At the time, grandmother told me that when I found Medicine Sect, I just needed to show this medallion to you, and you’d understand.”

Ye Chenghong carefully took the medallion from An Yiqing’s hands. The instant he laid eyes on it, his expression changed dramatically. When he saw the four large characters engraved on the back, “Situ Nanfeng,” his entire demeanor became electrified with emotion.

“Girl Qing, are you sure this medallion was truly given to you by that grandmother of yours?”

“Yes, absolutely.”

A look of disbelief filled Ye Chenghong’s gaze. Clutching the medallion tightly, he paced back and forth anxiously, circling several times before abruptly turning and leaving.

Before walking out, he left only one remark: “I’m going to ‘Red Thorn’ to see an old friend. Girl Qing, get some good rest!”

After Ye Chenghong departed, An Yiqing chatted a bit longer with the An Family before being urged by everyone to head upstairs.

Gu Yelin gently held her hand, leading her into the bedroom. A familiar fresh and soothing scent immediately filled her senses.

“So, this is where I’ll be staying?” An Yiqing wrinkled her tiny nose inquisitively.

“Yes, everything here was prepared personally by your aunt and uncle.”

Gu Yelin guided An Yiqing to the bedside, then turned to retrieve a white nightgown from the closet, intending to help her change into it.

As if sensing his intentions, An Yiqing’s face turned bright red, and she instinctively clutched at her clothes tightly.

“I… I can do it myself…”

Gu Yelin’s hand, holding the nightgown, paused mid-air. His sharp eyes softened with a hint of amusement and indulgence as he gazed at her flushed face.

He affectionately tapped her petite nose and handed her the nightgown. His voice, low and impossible to resist, resonated in her ears: “Alright, you can do it yourself. Be careful—I’ll be right outside the door. Call me if you need anything.”

Blushing furiously, she gave a meek nod. It wasn’t until the door closed that she felt a rush of relief.

An Yiqing bit her lip nervously, her dazed eyes filled with doubt. Was she always this shy before? And just how close had she and Ah Lin become?

The very thought sent another rush of shyness to her cheeks, flushing her face even redder. She felt like a ripe tomato, emitting heat with no sign of stopping.

With clumsy hands, she quickly changed into the nightgown and took a moment to steady her wildly beating heart. Blushing, she softly called out for Gu Yelin to come inside.

When Gu Yelin opened the door and stepped in, what greeted his eyes was An Yiqing, clad in a white nightgown, standing there with her face flushed in embarrassment. Since she couldn’t see, her lovely eyes carried a trace of helplessness and moistness, provoking an irresistibly overwhelming desire to pull her into his arms and utterly tease her.