Chapter 29: Over Mountains and Through Fire

Lin Xuan also saw it—the half of a green brick that Li Yingying was clutching in her small hands. “What are you doing? Captain Wang, take her back and put her in confinement.”

“Yes!”

Li Yingying was young; she didn’t understand what “confinement” meant. She continued to look at Lin Xuan. “Daddy, you’re my daddy. Don’t you love me and Mommy anymore?”

Lin Xuan was so angry he got a headache. “Take her away!”

Teacher Du, the kindergarten teacher, quickly rushed over to protect Li Yingying. “Li Yingying’s father, don’t treat a child like this. Isn’t this too harsh?”

Shen Yuchu frowned and looked at Sister Zhang. “Sister Zhang, please… 嘶…” She winced, sweat beading on her forehead. “Take me to the hospital.”

“Yes, Ms. Shen!” Sister Zhang went to help Shen Yuchu, but Lin Xuan scooped her up in his arms. “To the medical unit.”

“Let me go! I don’t want to be in the same car as that little girl.”

“Just bear with it, it’ll be quick!”

“Let me go!”

Lin Xuan held her tightly, refusing to let go.

Shen Yuchu looked at him with determination. “If you don’t let go, I’ll bite you.”

Lin Xuan, upon hearing this, offered his arm. “Bite me. Bite as much as you want.”

Seeing that Lin Xuan was still holding her with one arm, Shen Yuchu pursed her lips and bit him lightly, whispering, “Wearing that uniform, holding me at the kindergarten gate…aren’t you a little careless about your image?”

Lin Xuan let go, but looked at her a few more times, unsure. “Can you stand steadily on your feet?”

Shen Yuchu didn’t speak. Lin Xuan couldn’t discern any emotion from his cold and unfamiliar expression.

“Uncle, why are you free to pick me up from school? Uncle, I miss you so much!” A little boy, carrying a backpack, ran towards a handsome, tall, and good-looking man in the distance.

“Uncle, hug!”

The man smiled, lifting the boy into the air and spinning him around. “What did you learn at kindergarten today?”

“We played games, built blocks, and watched Li Yingying bully (messy)~”

The little boy’s words immediately provoked those nearby.

Sister Zhang’s heart ached hearing that her daughter was bullied. Her Xixi was so well-behaved; she wouldn’t even dare hit her at home.

At home, Xixi would help her wash dishes, clean, and even give her a back rub when she was tired. When Sister Zhang was stressed and worried about work, Xixi would carefully hand her a cup of hot water. She learned to take care of herself and even take care of her mother after a long day of work.

Tears welled up in Sister Zhang’s eyes. “Little friend, please tell me, how did Li Yingying bully Zhang Xixi?”

The man holding his nephew looked at Sister Zhang. “Children are young and may not always speak carefully. If she really bullied her, isn’t there a teacher?

Kindergarten children have limited expressive abilities. I think it’s better for parents to communicate directly with the kindergarten teacher. It’s more direct and convenient. Let’s go.”

Clearly, the man, holding his nephew, didn’t want his nephew involved.

Sister Zhang looked at Lin Xuan with tears in her eyes. “Don’t think you’re above the law! Just because you’re wearing that military uniform, we ordinary people are afraid of you. You’re Li Yingying’s father, and you should still abide by the law!”

Military uniform?

When the little boy’s uncle heard the keyword, he glanced over and saw Shen Yuchu.

The man handed the boy to his driver. “Take the young master to the car!”

“Yes, Mr. He!”

He Shaoyan wore white casual pants, a white short-sleeved shirt, and white sneakers, looking like a casual young master.

He walked over in two strides, his dark eyes scanning Shen Yuchu from head to toe.

Lin Xuan felt a surge of displeasure at his gaze.

Instinctively, he shielded Shen Yuchu behind him, his height providing a natural barrier.

However, He Shaoyan still walked over. “Ms. Shen, what a coincidence. I’m here to pick up my nephew. Are you helping Sister Zhang pick up her child again?”

Lin Xuan’s eyes flickered. Though he didn’t speak, he noticed the man approaching Shen Yuchu.

He Shaoyan’s gaze naturally fell on Shen Yuchu’s foot. “What happened? Is your foot injured?”

Shen Yuchu’s red lips moved slightly. “I wasn’t careful in my high heels…”

He Shaoyan knelt down and gently squeezed Shen Yuchu’s ankle.

“Ah~” Shen Yuchu cried out in pain.

“What are you doing?” Lin Xuan shoved He Shaoyan to the ground.

Lin Xuan, a seasoned soldier, had considerable strength. He easily pushed He Shaoyan down.

Seeing this, Shen Yuchu said, “What are you doing? He’s a doctor! Doctor He!”

Shen Yuchu tried to help He Shaoyan up, but stumbled due to her unsteady footing.

Lin Xuan quickly reached out to support Shen Yuchu, but she lost her balance and fell forward…

Then…

Then…

Her red lips left a clear lipstick mark on He Shaoyan’s white shirt.

After Shen Yuchu finally regained her balance, He Shaoyan smiled, embracing her.

Shen Yuchu frowned in pain. “I’m sorry. I’ll buy you a new shirt at the mall. To avoid misunderstandings with your girlfriend!”

He Shaoyan shrugged, smiling. “I don’t have a girlfriend, so I’m not worried about misunderstandings. With this mark, when I get home, even if I want turtle soup, my parents will go over mountains and through fire to make it for me.”

Shen Yuchu: “…Do you need your parents to climb mountains and cross fire to get turtle soup? Do turtles live in mountains and fire?”

He Shaoyan glanced at Shen Yuchu, who smiled back.

Both of them laughed, their laughter stinging Lin Xuan’s eyes.

He Shaoyan didn’t care about his image; he directly turned Shen Yuchu’s injured foot over.

As he pressed on it, he said, “I only follow one rule: ‘Everything that happens benefits me.’ Look, isn’t this a beauty in my arms?”

Shen Yuchu chuckled. “Doctor He, you’re joking. No wonder you’re so popular at the hospital. You not only soothe patients’ emotions but also provide emotional value!”

He Shaoyan said to his driver, “Xiao Wang, turn down the car’s air conditioning and get the beauty ice packs!”

“Yes, Mr. He.” The driver replied.

He Shaoyan turned to Shen Yuchu. “A woman shouldn’t push herself so hard. It’s good that you didn’t injure your bones. Otherwise, no amount of ice would save you. Even if you paid, you might not be able to book my appointment.”

He Shaoyan took the ice pack.

With a thwack, he pressed it against Shen Yuchu’s ankle. The cold ice, combined with He Shaoyan’s not-so-gentle touch, made Shen Yuchu wince and grab him.

“Gah!”

He Shaoyan’s handsome face flushed, his legs tensed, and he looked at Shen Yuchu, his voice strained. “What did you grab?!”

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