Jiang Tiantian was wearing a nurse's uniform that accentuated her perfect figure.
She also wore a pair of black-rimmed glasses and was resting her chin on her hand, gazing at a thick medical book.
Lin Fan walked over and instructed, "You can't just memorize medical books. Patients you encounter will always have unique conditions."
"Mmm, I know."
Jiang Tiantian replied with a smile.
"Let's go home for dinner."
Lin Fan beckoned and walked out of the clinic first.
Jiang Tiantian closed the medical book and followed him.
Xia Xue had prepared a sumptuous dinner.
Six women sat around the table, chatting and laughing.
"Xiao Fan and Tiantian are back."
"Dinner!"
Lin Fan sat down and dined with the seven women.
Perhaps it was due to the impending separation, but the atmosphere in the room felt somewhat subdued.
"Xiao Fan, I'll be leaving here with Shanshan tomorrow. There are still many company events to attend. You must remember to miss us!"
Mimi was the first to break the silence. "I've already signed Shanshan to my company. We'll take care of each other from now on. I'm going to make her the next 'Goddess of Otaku'!"
"Of course. Come back to see us when you have time," Lin Fan said with a smile.
The others were also reluctant to part.
Although Mimi was known for her diva-like behavior and bad temper on set, she was a genuine and straightforward person when she was with them.
They had spent a very pleasant month together.
Now that they were parting, and they didn't know when they would meet again, it was inevitable that they would feel a bit sad.
Gao Lu took out a bank card. "Xiao Fan, it's always better to have money when you travel. I don't know what you're going to do, but it's good to have some extra cash on hand when you're out and about."
"There's five million in this card. Take it for now. If it's not enough, give me a call."
Mimi also took out a bank card. "I have some money here too. Xiao Fan, please take it!"
"And mine too!"
Lin Shanshan chimed in.
Lin Fan chuckled, amused. "I'm not going for an imperial examination, why would I need this much money?"
He pushed the bank cards back one by one. "I don't lack money. As long as you all are doing well and pursuing what you love, that's all that matters."
This time, he might be gone for a long while.
Xia Xue couldn't hold back her sadness and shed a few tears. "The wind is a bit strong today."
Everyone understood, and no one pointed it out.
"Xiao Fan, I..."
Gao Lu hesitated, her mind preoccupied with something.
Lin Fan spread his hands. "What's with everyone? It's like I'm not coming back! I'll be back in a month at most."
Gao Lu forced a smile. "Yes, we'll all be waiting for your return!"
After dinner, none of the seven women went back to the clinic with Lin Fan.
They all squeezed into Xia Xue's room, chatting and laughing.
The next morning, the seven women woke up early, wanting to see Lin Fan off.
However, they discovered he was already gone.
"Not even a goodbye. Truly... heartless!"
Luo Qiqi pouted and cursed.
"Exactly..."
The other girls also complained.
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Villa Number Three, Jin Hu Island.
"Miss, what should we bring for our trip to Ling Shan? I'll start packing."
Ling'er shouted upstairs.
Ye Qingcheng replied, "Just a few changes of clothes. We're not going on vacation, so bringing too much will be a burden."
"Oh."
Ling'er nodded gently and began to pack.
It was almost noon when Lin Fan arrived at Jin Hu Island.
He glanced at Villa Number Three from a distance. The door was locked.
In Villa Number Two, Liu Qinghui was practicing Tai Chi in the yard.
"Little Brother Xiao Fan, what brings you here?"
Liu Qinghui smiled and invited him to sit down for tea.
A woman in her thirties walked out of the villa.
She had a voluptuous figure and a beautiful face.
Her qipao, adorned with blue and white porcelain patterns, gave her a classical elegance.
What was most striking was her aura, a sense of pressure from someone in a position of authority.
"Old Liu, when did your taste change? You've started liking these ancient-style beauties?" Lin Fan asked casually.
Liu Qinghui glared at him, flustered. "She's my granddaughter, Liu Mùcí!"
Lin Fan was surprised. "Your granddaughter who picked up that broken pot on Ling Shan back then?"
Liu Mùcí, holding a tea set, walked over and crouched down.
Her ample figure seemed ready to burst through her clothes at any moment.
Her face was devoid of any excessive emotion, and she looked at everything with a detached air.
Her every move exuded the demeanor of a lady from a distinguished family.
Liu Qinghui nodded. "Mùcí was young then and thought that broken pot was some kind of treasure, so she insisted on bringing it back."
He introduced her. "Mùcí, this is the divine doctor Lin Fan I often mention. All of Grandpa's ailments have been cured by Divine Doctor Lin."
Liu Mùcí slightly raised her head, looked at Lin Fan, and nodded without speaking.
Lin Fan gave an awkward smile. This woman's aura was too strong. Even though she hadn't done anything, she exuded a sense of pressure.
"Please have some tea."
Liu Mùcí's tea ceremony was exquisite and fluid.
Her slender, fair fingers, like white jade, placed two cups of tea before them.
Lin Fan took a cup, and his fingertips brushed hers inadvertently.
It was cool and icy, reminding him of Ye Qingcheng in his dreams.
That woman, so enchantingly beautiful, also had a cold body.
"Thank you."
The tea was refreshing and sweet, with a slight bitter aroma.
"Xiao Fan, is there something you need from me?" Liu Qinghui asked.
Lin Fan glanced at Liu Mùcí.
Liu Qinghui chuckled. "Don't hesitate to speak. My granddaughter is not an outsider; perhaps she can even help."
Lin Fan then said, "I'll be leaving for a while. It might be half a month at the earliest, or two to three months at the latest."
Liu Qinghui raised an eyebrow. "You're leaving? Where are you going?"
"Ling Shan."
Lin Fan did not hide it.
A flicker of surprise flashed in Liu Qinghui's eyes. "Is it because of that malevolent energy?"
"Not entirely. It's also about the origin of the broken pot. I suspect Ling Shan holds more secrets, so I want to investigate," Lin Fan replied truthfully.
Liu Mùcí straightened up. "I'll go with you."
"This... is it appropriate?"
Lin Fan politely refused. He wasn't going on vacation, and bringing a woman would be too troublesome.
Liu Mùcí smiled faintly. "I went there when I was young and am somewhat familiar with it. I also remember the location where I found that broken pot."
"After so many years, I really want to go back and see."
"Is that so... Alright."
Lin Fan hesitated for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
Since she remembered where she found the broken pot, she might be of some help.
"I'll go book our tickets now."
Liu Mùcí said, then turned to leave.
Liu Qinghui said with a chuckle, "What a pity. If you had come an hour earlier, you could have hitched a ride with that girl Ye Qingcheng."
Lin Fan scratched his head. "What do you mean?"
"Ye Qingcheng just left, carrying a lot of luggage. I asked her where she was going, but she didn't say. I guess she's off to travel and clear her head."
Liu Qinghui smirked slyly. "If you had come earlier and gone with her, you could have cultivated your relationship."
Lin Fan waved his hand with a smile, dismissing the idea of cultivating a relationship.
That girl Ye Qingcheng was a bit peculiar. It was better not to get too deeply involved with her.