Ye Qiu drew symbols while silently chanting incantations. Moments later, he infused two talismans into Xiao Yiren’s body.
Ten minutes passed.
Ye Qiu extended his finger, lightly flicking the end of a golden needle.
Instantly, all the vibrating needles stilled.
With a swift motion of his right hand, Ye Qiu retrieved all the needles and said to Xiao Yiren, “Open your eyes and look.”
Xiao Yiren opened her eyes and saw a handsome face before her.
“I, I can see?”
Xiao Yiren could hardly believe it. She hadn’t expected her eyes to truly be healed.
Ye Qiu smiled, “Your eyes are healed.”
“You’re Dr. Ye?” Xiao Yiren glanced at Ye Qiu, her face quickly flushing as she lowered her head.
Dr. Ye is so handsome!
Even more handsome than she’d imagined!
Ye Qiu nodded with a smile, “That’s right, I’m Ye Qiu.”
Suddenly, Xiao Yiren stood up, threw herself into Ye Qiu’s arms, and wrapped her arms around his neck.
This…
Ye Qiu was caught off guard.
What was she doing?
Xiao Yiren, overwhelmed with joy, said tearfully, “Dr. Ye, thank you.”
Ye Qiu smiled, “No need to thank me. It’s what I should do.”
Just as Xiao Yiren was about to speak, Xiao Zhan walked in from outside. Seeing Ye Qiu and Xiao Yiren embracing, he stood dumbfounded.
“Sis, you and the boss are moving way too fast!”
Hearing this, Xiao Yiren hurriedly pulled away from Ye Qiu, her face red as she glared at Xiao Zhan, “Don’t talk nonsense.”
“Where’s the nonsense? You were clearly…” Xiao Zhan grinned, “Sis, I get it, you’re shy.”
Xiao Yiren’s face turned redder. She stepped forward and grabbed Xiao Zhan’s arm.
“Ow, Sis, that hurts! Let go!” Xiao Zhan yelped.
Xiao Yiren huffed, “Say that again, and I won’t let you off.”
“I won’t, I won’t,” Xiao Zhan said, then suddenly realised, “Wait, Sis, you can see?”
Xiao Yiren released Xiao Zhan and said, “Dr. Ye has healed my eyes.”
“That’s amazing!” Xiao Zhan was thrilled. He walked over to Ye Qiu, dropped to his knees, and said solemnly, “Boss, thank you!”
Xiao Yiren said, “Dr. Ye, I don’t know how to thank you. How about I cook you a meal?”
Xiao Zhan chimed in, “Boss, let me tell you, my sister’s cooking is phenomenal. Want to try it?”
Ye Qiu said, “Cooking at home is too much trouble. Let’s go out to eat instead.”
Xiao Zhan asked Xiao Yiren, “What do you think, Sis?”
Xiao Yiren said, “Going out is fine, but Dr. Ye, let’s be clear—I’m paying.”
“Alright,” Ye Qiu agreed.
“Wait a moment, I’ll change my shoes,” Xiao Yiren said before hurrying into the next room.
Ye Qiu asked Xiao Zhan, “Those three guys taken care of?”
“Yeah, as you ordered, Boss, I broke their hands,” Xiao Zhan said. “That Huang guy was super arrogant when he left, saying I’d better watch out. Looks like he’ll come for revenge.”
Ye Qiu laughed, “Those rich kids are all the same—no real ability, always stirring trouble, and when they get beaten, they can’t let it go and want payback.”
Xiao Zhan said, “The Huang family in the capital has serious influence. I’m worried…”
“No need to worry,” Ye Qiu said. “If he dares trouble you, just hit back. As long as you don’t kill him, it’s fine.”
“Our Dragon Gate doesn’t start fights, but we’re never afraid of them.”
“By the way, arrange some Dragon Gate disciples to protect your sister at the flower shop, in case that Huang guy comes back to harass her when you’re not around.”
Xiao Zhan nodded, “I’ll arrange it later.”
After a brief silence, Xiao Zhan glanced at Ye Qiu, hesitating to speak.
Ye Qiu noticed and said, “If you’ve got something to say, spit it out. Don’t hold it in.”
Xiao Zhan finally asked, “Boss, what’s going on with you and my sister?”
“You’ve only met a few times, and you’re already this close?”
“Boss, have you two been in touch behind my back?”
Ye Qiu laughed, exasperated, “There’s nothing between me and your sister.”
Xiao Zhan didn’t buy it, “You were hugging! How is that nothing?”
“And the way my sister looks at you, her eyes are practically sparkling. It’s obvious she’s into you.”
“Boss, from today, I’m entrusting my sister to you.”
Ye Qiu was speechless.
What the hell is this?
Ye Qiu joked, “Aren’t you afraid I’ll treat your sister badly?”
“No way,” Xiao Zhan said. “Boss, you’re so good to your patients, there’s no way you’d treat your woman badly. I trust you with her.”
Ye Qiu: “…”
Xiao Zhan whispered, “Boss, my sister doesn’t know you’ve got several lady friends. Don’t worry, I’ll keep that secret for you.”
Ye Qiu: “…”
“Boss, when are you planning to have kids with my sister?” Xiao Zhan grinned, “I want to be an uncle.”
Ye Qiu: “…”
After waiting a while and seeing Xiao Yiren still hadn’t come out, Xiao Zhan said, “Boss, you wait for my sister. I’ll go get the car.”
With that, Xiao Zhan rushed out.
Ye Qiu could tell the kid was trying to give him and Xiao Yiren some alone time.
“This guy, what’s he thinking all day?”
“Wanting to be an uncle at his age? Only he could come up with that.”
“Even if you want to be an uncle, you should ask your sister, not me.”
That said, Xiao Yiren was not only beautiful but also had a great temperament and personality. A woman like her was indeed very likable.
Ye Qiu was no exception.
But for now, he had no particular feelings for Xiao Yiren.
His focus was entirely on dealing with that group in the Forbidden City.
A few more minutes passed.
Xiao Yiren finally emerged, having changed into canvas shoes and a jade-green dress. Her long, dark hair cascaded over her shoulders. Without any makeup, she exuded a pleasing, gentle charm, like a serene stream.
“Dr. Ye, do I, look alright?” Xiao Yiren asked shyly.
“You look great,” Ye Qiu said, pointing to a bouquet of roses nearby. “You’re even prettier than them.”
Pfft!
Xiao Yiren burst out laughing, “Dr. Ye, you’re such a tease.”
“I’m not teasing. I’m telling the truth,” Ye Qiu insisted.
Xiao Yiren’s smile bloomed like a flower, “Thank you for the compliment, Dr. Ye. You’re so charming and capable—do you have many lady friends?”
Ye Qiu could tell Xiao Yiren was probing him and smiled, “Do you want the truth or a lie?”
“Naturally, the tru…” Before Xiao Yiren could finish, suddenly—
