Days turned into weeks.
The scandal involving Secretary Cao's family had spread like wildfire throughout Luofeng Village.
As time passed, it gradually faded from public attention.
Neither Cao Yun nor Ge Lili had reappeared; it was unknown if they had been arrested or were too ashamed to return.
Lin Fan's medical clinic became increasingly popular, and construction on his new house had begun.
Xia Xue was incredibly busy, which inadvertently created many opportunities for Song Yue.
"Uncle Xiao Fan."
One day, as dusk settled and the clinic grew quiet, a child's voice broke the silence.
Hearing the voice from outside, both of them flinched in surprise.
Lin Fan, with shaky legs, walked out to find Aunt Li leading a delicate, doll-like little girl.
"Ya Ya, school's out, isn't it?"
Lin Fan greeted her with a smile.
"Hello, Uncle Xiao Fan."
Ya Ya politely responded.
"Xiao Fan, what were you doing in the patient room?"
Aunt Li asked curiously.
"Oh, I've been tired from building the house lately. When there's no one around, I just lie down and rest a bit."
Lin Fan's expression was natural, and most people wouldn't notice anything amiss.
"Alas," Aunt Li sighed, "building a house is not easy; it's a once-in-a-lifetime endeavor."
"Xiao Fan, you've worked hard. Xiao Xue too; I've seen her getting thinner these past few days."
Aunt Li looked around and then asked, "Where's Xiao Yue?"
"She's gone home to cook. My sister-in-law is constantly overseeing the construction, so she doesn't have time."
Lin Fan could now lie without blushing or batting an eye.
"Xiao Yue is a good girl. Xiao Fan, don't mistreat her," Aunt Li earnestly advised.
In the patient room, Song Yue held a piece of clothing, hiding in a corner.
The strange odor made her feel embarrassed, and hearing Aunt Li's words from outside made her blush even more deeply.
"Grandma, I'll tell you, I'll tell you,"
Ya Ya tilted her small head, speaking urgently.
"Oh, you tell me then, Ya Ya,"
Aunt Li smiled kindly.
"Uncle Xiao Fan, Teacher Jiang Hu from our school asked you to come over. She said she needs you to see her."
Ya Ya spoke clearly and deliberately, like a little adult.
"Teacher Jiang Hu, oh, I see."
Lin Fan finally remembered; it must be time for his monthly visit.
"Uncle Xiao Fan, you have to try your best to get Teacher Jiang Hu better quickly. She's very good to us."
Ya Ya reminded him, looking worried.
"Yes, yes, yes."
Lin Fan gave a wry smile.
Jiang Hu Xue's cold illness was extremely rare and could not be cured overnight, even with divine intervention.
Aunt Li gently patted Ya Ya's head and said with a kind smile, "Ya Ya, say goodbye to Uncle Xiao Fan."
Ya Ya waved goodbye and then left with Aunt Li.
Lin Fan breathed a sigh of relief.
Not having his own house was truly inconvenient!
Not only was it inconvenient, but he was constantly on edge doing anything.
If only he could move that house in town here.
"Yue Yue jie."
Lin Fan pushed open the door to the inner room.
Song Yue was sitting on the bed, holding a child.
Hearing Lin Fan's voice, she turned her head away.
"Don't be angry. It was really an accident this time. I apologize."
Lin Fan gently squeezed her shoulder and explained.
"Stay away from me."
Song Yue huffily shook her shoulder and pulled away his hand.
"I truly didn't mean to, Yue Yue jie. I'm sorry."
Lin Fan patiently and sincerely apologized.
He had been in a critical moment, and in his panic, he had accidentally lost control.
"I'll go back and cook for you, Lord Lin!"
Song Yue gave him a fierce glare, then got up and left.
"Right, I'm going to the school to see Teacher Jiang Hu!"
Lin Fan called out as he watched Song Yue's retreating back.
"Go or don't, what does it matter to me?"
Song Yue walked away quickly, afraid Aunt Li might notice something amiss and return to check.
Lin Fan then slung his medical bag over his shoulder and headed to Hope Primary School.
He walked with a light step and soon arrived.
"Teacher Jiang Hu, are you there?"
Lin Fan spoke to the guard and then walked to Jiang Hu Xue's dormitory door, knocking.
"Please come in."
A gentle female voice came from inside.
Lin Fan pushed the door open and saw Jiang Hu Xue wearing rimless glasses, sitting at her desk and grading homework.
She wore a long t-shirt and wide-leg pants.
Her intellectual and elegant demeanor captivated Lin Fan.
"You're here."
Jiang Hu Xue seemed a little shy and lowered her head slightly.
After what had happened at the clinic last time, she had hesitated for a long time before finally deciding to have Lin Fan treat her at her dormitory.
After all, this was her private space, free from outside interference.
"Yes, I... I'm here to see you."
In the small room, silence descended.
They didn't speak, but a tacit understanding passed between them, and an ambiguous atmosphere slowly spread.
"Recently..."
A faint blush appeared on Jiang Hu Xue's face. "I've started feeling unwell again."
"Let me take a look."
They spoke back and forth, as if sharing a mutual understanding.
Although they both knew what was about to happen, it felt a bit too direct to forgo a pretense.
Jiang Hu Xue, with a red face, slowly lay down on the small bed.
Her heart pounded, and she nervously clenched her small fists.
Lin Fan moved a chair and sat by the bed.
"Let me see how you are now."
Lin Fan looked at her flat abdomen and reached out his hands.
Seeing this, Jiang Hu Xue took a deep breath and closed her eyes.
Despite having gone through this a few times, as a maiden, she still felt immensely shy.
"Don't be nervous."
Lin Fan swallowed and gently lifted the hem of her t-shirt.
"Ah!"
The touch of his cold hands on her warm skin made Jiang Hu Xue involuntarily shrink back.
Lin Fan hesitated, wondering if he should withdraw his hands and warm them before treating her.
"This is fine."
Jiang Hu Xue knew what he was thinking and told him not to bother.
"Okay."
Lin Fan nodded and then activated his dantian.
The purple qi vortex in his dantian began to circulate.
Lin Fan's hands immediately became hot, which Jiang Hu Xue found miraculous.
Next, Lin Fan separated a wisp of purple qi and activated his Purple Eye spiritual vision.
The next moment, her t-shirt became as transparent as clear water under his gaze.
His vision penetrated her skin, delving deep into Jiang Hu Xue's body.
The cold air, like dark clouds, lingering in her lower abdomen seemed to be startled and rapidly condensed.
Lin Fan frowned.
This thing was truly troublesome. He had no idea where it came from or how to completely remove it.
"Is my condition very serious?"
Seeing his frown, Jiang Hu Xue instinctively became worried.
"It's not necessarily serious, but to remove the root cause, I'm temporarily unable to do anything."
Lin Fan felt a bit guilty. Despite possessing divine abilities, he was still stumped by this cold qi.
"It's alright."
Jiang Hu Xue smiled naturally.
Perhaps this was destiny's arrangement?
She was afflicted with a strange illness, only for a prince charming to save her.
The price was that she would never be able to leave him for the rest of her life.