CHAPTER 42: CHAPTER 37 KEEP PRETENDING TO THE END, 3RD UPDATE FOR VOTES

Chapter Thirty-Seven: If You’re Going to Show Off, Do It All the Way (Third update, asking for votes!)

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Fatty Wang showed a trace of confusion. Those two bodyguards clearly had their hand bones crushed, but they weren’t completely disabled. With treatment for a month or two, they should be able to recover.

"When we threw our punches simultaneously, he just casually caught our fists with his palm. It seemed like he didn’t use any force, and our hands ended up like this. This is a top-notch expert with inner martial arts skills!" the bodyguard on the right said bowing his head.

Fatty Wang was shocked but didn’t show it on his face. He never expected that such a master was hidden in this small campus clinic, someone who knows medicine and has inner martial arts skills. Fatty Wang was not a reckless person; on the contrary, he was a smart Fatty.

In today’s Huaxia, those who can cultivate inner martial arts are either targets of military recruitment, sons of noble families, or disciples of reclusive masters. Fatty Wang understood the principle that there is always someone better. He never attacks unless he is sure, even though he has the ability to mobilize a small detachment of fully armed guards.

"Hmm, got it!" Fatty Wang remained quite composed on the surface, not wanting to lose face in front of his subordinates, while secretly pondering who that pretty-faced doctor really was.

Good skills and studying medicine? Holed up in this campus clinic? Could it be just to flirt with Xia Xue? Fatty Wang thought quickly, but couldn’t find any information; this doctor was too mysterious.

"Young Master, they’re coming out!" the bodyguard whispered to Fatty.

Xiao Lin and Xia Xue walked together towards the entrance of the campus clinic, naturally catching the attention of the nurses in their department. They hadn’t seen the two speak all day, so why were they leaving together now? And they were walking so closely, almost touching. If it weren’t for their cold demeanor in the emergency room today, people might suspect they had some kind of affair.

Once outside the entrance, Xiao Lin softly said, "Looks like it’s impossible for others not to find out about our relationship!"

"Our relationship?" Xia Xue blushed, "What relationship do we have? What are you talking about!"

Reminded by Xia Xue, Xiao Lin realized but didn’t explain further.

Not far from the campus clinic, Fatty Wang and his two injured bodyguards watched them leave. Xiao Lin thought for a moment and walked towards Fatty Wang. Xia Xue pulled Xiao Lin back and said, "What are you doing? Aren’t you causing enough trouble?"

Xiao Lin turned his head to look at Xia Xue, smiling slightly, "I’m just trying to avoid more trouble in the future!"

Xia Xue’s expression changed; she had heard of Fatty Wang’s methods. She whispered, "Don’t be so arrogant. You might take down two, but can you handle four? Or even a hundred or so? Not to mention the Wang Family behind Fatty Wang!"

Xiao Lin stopped and noticed for the first time what Xia Xue was saying. He frowned and asked, "The Wang Family of Hua, Chen, Sun, and Wang?"

Xia Xue looked at Xiao Lin, surprised. The Hua, Chen, Sun, and Wang were the four top families in Yanjing, something ordinary people wouldn’t know. It was merely a saying in Yanjing’s upper circles. It seemed Xiao Lin’s background wasn’t simple either, sparking more interest in Xia Xue.

"You know about these four families too?" Xia Xue stared at Xiao Lin, asking.

The two stood indiscreetly at the campus clinic entrance, facing each other. To others, it looked like they were flirting; their heads were almost touching.

Fatty Wang’s face turned even uglier. Who would have thought that pretty-faced doctor would be so disrespectful, flirting with Xia Xue right in front of him?

No matter your identity, once you’re in Yanjing, it’s the Wang Family’s land. Sooner or later, I’ll make you leave. Fatty Wang cursed under his breath.

Xia Xue seemed to sense the tense atmosphere around them. Many doctors and nurses were watching, and she quickly stepped away from Xiao Lin by about a meter. Xiao Lin also didn’t want to stir up any more trouble with Xia Xue at the hospital entrance and walked straight towards Fatty Wang.

Fatty Wang’s heart grew colder. He had never felt so embarrassed in front of a stranger before, and his resentment deepened.

Xiao Lin approached Fatty Wang, glanced at him, and from his eyes, saw the coldness. Xiao Lin’s expression remained unchanged, calmly saying, "I believe your bodyguards have told you what’s going on. I agreed with what you said in the emergency room earlier, but I need to tell you, even if you bring a hundred or so of such subordinates, it would merely take a bit of my time. Therefore, before you have absolute certainty, don’t provoke me. Seeing that this is our first meeting, I’ll give you one chance, just this once!"

Handsome, full of masculine charm! Xia Xue watched Xiao Lin in a bit of a daze. In Yanjing, the only ones who dared talk to Fatty Wang like that were likely only his grandfather and father; no one else would dare.

The strength Xiao Lin displayed made Fatty Wang dare not act rashly. The situation was stronger than the person. A slight move from Xiao Lin crushed the hands of the two bodyguards, while his own bulk was probably no match for even a finger of Xiao Lin’s.

Yet, given Fatty Wang’s family background, he wouldn’t be scared into a frenzy by a few threats from Xiao Lin. With anger burning in his eyes, his face continued its smiling facade, "Not bad, you’re strong. I’ll remember what you said!" Fatty Wang said, leading the two bodyguards into the car without losing face.

However, once in the car, Fatty Wang pounded his fist heavily on the seat, looking through the window at Xiao Lin outside, saying, "Those who offend me never have a good end!"

"Young Master, we’re sorry!" The two bodyguards said nervously and fearfully.

"Drive!" Fatty Wang closed his eyes, planning how to deal with that pretty-faced doctor.

Seeing Fatty Wang leave just like that, Xia Xue sighed in relief but soon furrowed her brows again. She looked at Xiao Lin worriedly and said, "You’ve offended Fatty Wang; life won’t be easy for you now!" Remembering the Wang Family behind Fatty Wang, Xia Xue forgot her earlier satisfaction and started worrying about Xiao Lin.

Xiao Lin seemed quite resigned; co-renting an apartment with Xia Xue, these troubles couldn’t be avoided. Since they couldn’t be avoided, they had to be faced. Hearing Xia Xue’s words and seeing the worry in her eyes, Xiao Lin felt a warmth in his heart. It seemed Xia Xue cared quite a bit about him. Smiling slightly, he said, "Living with you, these troubles would come sooner or later. Since they can’t be avoided, they simply need to be resolved!"

Though his words carried a hint of blame towards Xia Xue, when Xiao Lin looked at her, there was a slight touch of concern in his eyes.