Sir Song, do you want to pledge yourself to me?

Chapter 54 How Can I Bear to Let You Get Into Trouble

After Song Jinbai followed Ji Nuan behind the screen, he was stunned by the scene before him. He saw Jun Xianlan, naked, sitting in the bathtub, surrounded by steam, her dark hair making her skin look even whiter. This scene instantly wiped out Song Jinbai's previous joy.

It is conceivable that Jun Xianlan appeared in front of Ji Nuan without wearing any clothes yesterday.

What’s hateful is that Manager Song didn’t even tell him about this.

Ji Nuan did not notice Song Jinbai's mood change. At this moment, all her attention was focused on the silver needle in her hand.

She skillfully took out a roll of silver needles from her sleeve, and wiped each one with vitality water, with a focused expression as if she was performing a sacred ritual.

Doctor Chen confirmed Jun Xianlan's acupuncture points one by one according to the order in which Ji Nuan had performed acupuncture yesterday. His technique was steady and precise, and each needle insertion was just right.

After all the silver needles landed on Jun Xianlan's acupuncture points, Ji Nuan couldn't help but sincerely admire, "Doctor Chen is indeed worthy of his reputation. He was able to grasp the essence of the Thirteen Needles of the Blue Sky after only one look. It's truly admirable."

Doctor Chen quickly waved his hand and smiled modestly, "Miss Ji, you're overly kind. It's not something you can learn just by looking at it once. After I went back yesterday, I pondered it over and over for a long time, and it wasn't until midnight that I barely grasped the key points. The Thirteen Needles of the Azure Sky is profound and requires diligent practice."

Ji Nuan admired Dr. Chen's diligence and humility even more. She praised him again, "As expected, what makes a famous doctor famous isn't just their exceptional talent; more importantly, it's their dedication and diligence to their craft. Dr. Chen, you're so dedicated to your studies. I'm sure your medical skills will reach new heights."

The two smiled at each other, and their appreciation for each other increased a little more.

Ji Nuan didn't plan to come tomorrow, and would leave for Qingzhou Prefecture the day after tomorrow. So she told Doctor Chen, "Doctor Chen has already mastered the Thirteen Azure Needles. While I'm away in Qingzhou Prefecture, I'll have to trouble Doctor Chen with Young Master Jun's affairs."

Doctor Chen quickly bowed and responded, "Miss Ji, you are so polite. This is not only my senior brother's request, but also my responsibility as a doctor. I will do my best to detoxify you when you return. Please be careful and stay safe when you go to the Man-Eating Valley."

"I will." Ji Nuan nodded and turned to Jun Xianlan, "Master Jun, I will be leaving for Qingzhou Prefecture the day after tomorrow. While I'm gone, please be sure to take care of yourself according to the prescription I left behind."

Jun Xianlan sat in the bathtub and bowed slightly to show her gratitude: "Miss Ji, I will follow your instructions, take good care of myself, and wait for your good news."

He then added seriously, "When encountering any danger that could threaten your life, please prioritize your own safety. While the black-bone grass is key to detoxification, your safety is more important. Over the years, I've become accustomed to the toxins in my body. If I can't find an antidote this time, I'll just have to think of other solutions."

A person who had been tortured by poison for more than ten years and now finally had the opportunity to detoxify and recover his health said such words to her. Ji Nuan was a little moved and a warm feeling flowed through her heart.

She gently supported her hands on the edge of the bathtub, leaned forward, and gave Jun Xianlan a bright smile. That smile was like the warm sunshine in winter, as if it could dispel all the haze.

"Don't worry, Master Jun! You're so beautiful, how could I bear to let anything happen to you? Just wait here for me to come back, I will definitely help you detoxify!"

Jun Xianlan looked at Ji Nuan's smiling face, smiled softly in return, and said softly, "Okay!"

Song Jinbai's handsome face suddenly turned dark, and a strong possessiveness arose spontaneously.

He hoped that Ji Nuan's smile would only bloom for him, and he didn't want to see her having such intimate behavior with other men, even if it was just verbal interaction.

He wanted to go over immediately and teach Ji Nuan a lesson, so that she would know not to talk to other men like that in the future.

Song Jinbai pursed his lips tightly, trying hard to suppress the bitterness and loss in his heart, and not let these emotions show on his face.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself, then turned to Ji Nuan and asked in as calm a tone as possible, "Can we leave it to Doctor Chen next? Uncle Wu is still waiting for us."

After being reminded by Song Jinbai, Ji Nuan immediately realized that it was getting late. "Master Jun, Doctor Chen, we'll be leaving first."

Before he finished speaking, Song Jinbai had already grabbed Ji Nuan's wrist and strode out the door. Although Ji Nuan was a little surprised by Song Jinbai's sudden move, she did not resist. She just followed his strength and they left the room together.

After leaving Jun Xianlan's yard, Song Jinbai still did not let go of Ji Nuan's hand, as if he was silently expressing his dissatisfaction and emotions.

Ji Nuan sensed his abnormality and gently twisted his wrist, signaling him to let go. Song Jinbai then realized his mistake and forced a smile, loosening his grip and letting Ji Nuan pull her hand away.

Ji Nuan looked at Song Jinbai and asked with concern: "Song Jinbai, what's wrong with you? Why do I feel that you are not in a good mood?"

Song Jinbai pretended to be relaxed and replied, "Oh, nothing. I'm just worried that Uncle Wu is getting anxious waiting at home. He's old, and after what happened last time, he tends to worry."

Ji Nuan is not stupid. She saw through Song Jinbai's lies at a glance.

She shook her head and said seriously, "No! Song Jinbai, it's not even noon yet. Why is Uncle Wu getting anxious so early? You must be hiding something from me, right?"

Song Jinbai was caught off guard by Ji Nuan's directness and sharpness. He hadn't expected her to see through his subtle thoughts so quickly. He sighed and finally said, "Well, I saw Master Jun naked, and it felt inappropriate for a girl like you to get so close to him, so I pulled you away."

"Oh! I'm a doctor and he's my patient. This is normal." Ji Nuan responded easily.

Song Jinbai remembered that he once appeared in front of her without clothes, and she ignored him.

Song Jinbai disapproved and tried to test him: "A grown man is naked in front of you, don't you have any other thoughts?"

Ji Nuan was stunned for a moment when she heard this. Then she started to laugh. She hadn't expected Song Jinbai to be such a shrewd person. He still hadn't gotten over what she had seen of his body.

She walked over to Song Jinbai and patted his shoulder to comfort him. "He's not my husband, why should I have other thoughts? You were also naked when you were injured. Mr. Jun is to me now, just like you were then, a patient who needs treatment."

After hearing this, Song Jinbai felt even worse. This comfort seemed to make him more helpless than no comfort at all.