Chapter 25: How could it be Yu Jingchuan who saved her?

Yu Jingchuan pulled Lin Yitang out of the water. Seeing her eyes closed, his heart clenched. He clasped his hands together and began chest compressions.

Lin Yitang coughed up some water and regained consciousness.  Opening her eyes, she saw Yu Jingchuan’s sharp face.

Why was Yu Jingchuan the one who saved her?

Xia Zhuxin was even more surprised and jealous. What a perfect opportunity!

If Chen Xiuyuan had saved Lin Yitang, creating physical contact, and she had made a fuss, Lin Yitang would have to be with Chen Xiuyuan and couldn’t seduce Yu Jingchuan anymore.

She had planned everything, but she hadn’t anticipated Yu Jingchuan’s frantic rush to save Lin Yitang.

Even Chen Xiuyuan, who was closer, wasn’t as fast.

Lin Yitang coughed several times before recovering. She instinctively grabbed Yu Jingchuan’s arm; the near-drowning had left her pale.

Her clothes were soaked. Summer clothes were thin and transparent when wet, especially her light colored outfit.

The thin fabric clung to her body, outlining her perfect figure. She was slender but curvy, her waist so thin Yu Jingchuan felt he could cover it with one hand.

He quickly took off his dark jacket and covered Lin Yitang.

Chen Xiuyuan reacted and rushed to Lin Yitang, anxiously asking, “Comrade Lin, are you alright?”

Lin Yitang shook her head.

Chen Xiuyuan felt guilty. “It’s my fault. I shouldn’t have gone to buy soda!”

He regretted being late, allowing Commander Yu to save Lin Yitang.

“Someone pushed me.”

Lin Yitang scanned the area, looking for the fat woman, but she was gone.

“What? Someone pushed you on purpose?”

Chen Xiuyuan’s expression changed, and he reached out to help Lin Yitang.

But Yu Jingchuan was faster, scooping her up.

“We’ll investigate later. I’ll take her home.”

Yu Jingchuan left quickly.

Chen Xiuyuan stood there dumbfounded.

Yu Chengyu secretly glanced at Xia Zhuxin’s face, unsure what to say. Yu Jingchuan’s anxiousness was genuine.

He even carried Lin Yitang home. Was this the same icy brother?

Xia Zhuxin’s face was terrible. Yu Chengyu was scared and comforted her, “Sister Zhuxin, my brother is a soldier. He would have saved anyone.

Don’t overthink it. He cares about you the most!”

Xia Zhuxin’s expression improved slightly, but she wasn’t at ease.

Instinctive reactions don’t lie.  Perhaps Yu Jingchuan hadn’t realized his concern for Lin Yitang had crossed a line.

Xia Zhuxin felt threatened and cursed Lin Yitang as a Bitch!

She couldn’t let Yu Jingchuan fall for her; otherwise, she’d have no chance.

Hatred flashed in her eyes, her hands clenched, her nails digging into her palms.

Yu Jingchuan carried Lin Yitang home.

They were both soaked and uncomfortable.

Luckily, it was a quiet time, and Yu Jingchuan took backstreets, avoiding people.

“Put me down. I can walk.”

Near the house, Lin Yitang struggled to get down, fearing neighbors would see them.

Yu Jingchuan put her down.

They entered the house. Zhang and Chu Peilan were napping.

Lin Yitang went to her room for a hot shower. Even in the heat, she was cold from the water and the wind.

The hot water suddenly turned cold.

What happened?

The water fluctuated between hot and cold.

Something was broken. Lin Yitang sighed, got dressed, and went to the guest room.

She saw a man’s broad back.

Yu Jingchuan turned around quickly. “Who let you in? Get out!”

Lin Yitang realized this wasn’t a guest room but Yu Jingchuan’s study. He rarely used it, storing books there.

She hadn’t expected him to be changing clothes there!

She turned away. “My room has no hot water. I came here to shower.”

Yu Jingchuan quickly dressed, frowning at her.

“This is the only time. Don’t enter this room again.”

He looked at her intently and left.

Lin Yitang’s face turned cold. She went to the bathroom.

Yu Jingchuan had showered here; she smelled his faint herbal scent.  The steam made her feel enveloped by him.

She quickly undressed and showered.

After an hour, she felt warm, changed into dry clothes, and returned to her room with her wet clothes and toiletries.

Carrying many things, she didn’t notice a garment falling on the bathroom floor.

Half an hour later, Yu Jingchuan entered the bathroom with his wet clothes. His room’s water pressure was low, so he sometimes showered here.

The small space was damp, filled with a woman’s sweet scent.

Yu Jingchuan frowned, noticing something on the floor. He picked it up.

Seeing what it was, his face flushed.

It was a pink bra, clearly Lin Yitang’s.