Chapter 39: Applying Medicine

“Why ask such pointless questions when you’ve already sought me out?”

“Somebody sent me to give you a message, stay away from Qin Muxue.”

The men advanced with ill intent, and Lin Beixiu scoffed coldly.

“Come at me.”

The sounds of fighting ebbed and flowed…

Meanwhile, Qin Muxue was walking on the road, her sense of unease growing stronger, stopping in her tracks.

Who else could it be but Lin Beixiu? Could something have happened to him?

Recalling the scenes before she left, it seemed like he had spoken to Hu Feng about something, and his mood seemed off afterward.

Without further hesitation, Qin Muxue turned and ran back.

On the path, several men were attacking Lin Beixiu, who was breathing heavily and had some bruises, but his expression remained icy cold.

“Damn, this kid’s tough.”

Lin Beixiu charged at them again, and the men cursed under their breath, spreading out.

They thought he was just a college student and expected an easy fight due to their numbers, without bringing any weapons. To their dismay, Lin Beixiu had already knocked down two, especially with his desperate fighting style.

“Everyone, get him, hold him down!”

Hearing this, the men tried to grab his arms, but Lin Beixiu resisted fiercely, knocking down the ones who approached. Despite being outnumbered, he had held up well until now.

Finally, his arms were grabbed, and the leader punched him in the stomach, causing Lin Beixiu to suppress a groan.

“Arrogant much? Who are you trying to impress?”

“Behave and it’ll hurt less.”

“Stop!”

Just as they were about to continue, a cold sneer from behind caught their attention, and they turned to look.

Hearing this familiar voice, Lin Beixiu felt a flicker of panic and followed their gaze to see a figure standing there.

“Boss, we’ve been spotted.”

“What’s there to fear? Just threaten her and we’ll be fine.”

Qin Muxue, not far away, approached them with slightly erratic breathing.

She had checked nearby secluded areas, guessing Lin Beixiu wouldn’t be on campus. Fortunately, she found them in time.

Seeing Lin Beixiu’s battered appearance, Qin Muxue was furious for multiple reasons.

She hadn’t even had a chance to tease him herself before these scumbags attacked him.

“Oh, a beauty,” one of them remarked, unable to resist taunting.

Before he could finish, Qin Muxue kicked him away, her gaze icy.

The thugs were stunned.

“Who told you to hit him?” Qin Muxue demanded, stepping on the man’s stomach.

Lin Beixiu seized the opportunity to break free and knocked down two more, then charged at the others still standing.

Frowning, Qin Muxue prepared herself and joined the fight, which soon quieted down.

Only the two of them remained standing.

Lin Beixiu looked at Qin Muxue, who also looked back and said coldly.

“I expect an explanation when we get back.”

Lin Beixiu, now without his fierce demeanor, hung his head like a child who had done wrong, silent.

Soon, police sirens were heard, called by Qin Muxue in advance.

The troublemakers were arrested, including both of them, who had to give statements. Hours later, they were released from the station.

It was self-defense.

The culprits were stubborn, but Lin Beixiu knew who was behind this.

It was almost noon, and both were starving.

“I’m sorry for dragging you into this.”

Qin Muxue, indifferent, dragged him somewhere, with Lin Beixiu following obediently, perhaps out of guilt, forgetting to be shy. They ended up at a ramen shop.

Sitting down, Qin Muxue ordered two bowls of beef noodles. The wait was agonizing for Lin Beixiu, who dared not meet her gaze until he cautiously looked up to see her emotionless eyes on him, adding pressure.

Lin Beixiu: ……

She was indeed intimidating when angry. Despite their not-so-close relationship, why did she care so much?

Soon, the beef noodles arrived.

“Eat up, we’ll head back after.”

Hearing Qin Muxue’s softer tone, Lin Beixiu relaxed and began to eat heartily.

Lin Beixiu ate quickly, waiting for Qin Muxue to finish. As he was about to pay, Qin Muxue beat him to it and dragged him away while he looked dumbfounded.

Alright, he benefited in the end.

Qin Muxue didn’t take him home but to a pharmacy.

“I’m fine, really.”

Qin Muxue glared at him, pressing a spot on his arm, causing Lin Beixiu to wince in pain.

“Heh, fine?”

Lin Beixiu awkwardly looked away, watching her go inside. He stood at the door, lost in thought.

Soon, Qin Muxue came out with a small bag.

“Let’s go.”

The familiar touch of her hand engulfed Lin Beixiu, who was lost in the sensation, his feelings complicated.

“Stop worrying about me.”

Having her see him like this was…

“I wouldn’t if you weren’t so foolish. Facing so many, you didn’t even think to run.”

“Thinking you’re 1P Man, fighting ten at a time?”

Seeing him trying to pull away, Qin Muxue gripped tighter, even scolding him angrily because of her frustration.

Lin Beixiu: ……

Back home, Qin Muxue made him sit on the sofa and took out medicinal liquor from the bag, forcefully pulling his hand to apply it to his bruises.

Lin Beixiu frowned, silently watching her serious face. The feeling was strange, especially seeing the concern in her eyes, a genuine emotion. No one had ever cared for him like this.

As a child, he was tenacious, often exchanging blows for blows. Over time, no one dared to mess with him, knowing strength was the only way to avoid being bullied.

After fights, he would lock himself in his room, bearing the pain alone, curling up on the bed like an abandoned puppy.

He never understood why people harbored so much malice towards him. Was it his fault?

But now… despite the physical pain, his heart was sweet for the first time someone cared and scolded him.

Lin Beixiu’s gaze softened as Qin Muxue glanced at him, clicking her tongue and increasing the pressure.

“Ouch, be gentle.”

“You know pain?”

Lin Beixiu’s mouth twitched, “Sister, I’m scared of you, okay? Stop the sarcasm, I was wrong.”

Qin Muxue snorted, continuing her mission, then looked at his stomach.

“What about here?”

Lin Beixiu shook his head, “It’s fine, no need.”

“Let me check.”

She insisted, reaching to lift his shirt, while he protectively covered himself, leading to a “fight” on the sofa.

“Let me see.”

“No, please.”

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