Supreme Divine Physician in the City Chapter 1531: Ye Xuan’s Hypocritical Mask
Previously on Supreme Divine Physician in the City...
Ye Xuan subtly tilted his head upwards. This precise angle was meticulously chosen. It needed to avoid appearing overly dramatic, yet also be realistic enough. Settling at a perfect 45-degree angle, Ye Xuan let out a mournful sigh. "Darling, please don't try to stop me any longer. I understand your love, and my feelings for you have never changed. It is precisely because of this deep affection that I can no longer bear to live. My mind is made up; I must leave!"
Following his words, Ye Xuan's body trembled as if mustering all his remaining strength. He finally managed to push away Lin Tong, who was clinging to him tightly.
Lin Tong gasped in shock, "Honey, no! Don't!" Reacting instantly, she attempted to halt Ye Xuan's actions, but it was already too late.
Ye Xuan moved with astonishing speed, employing both his hands. Bang bang bang! A series of sharp cracks echoed as five or six bricks on the ground were pulverized, sending fragments flying and splattering crimson blood. Ye Xuan's eyes widened, his pupils contracting before rolling back into his head, and he collapsed heavily onto the ground.
Was he dead? Or perhaps merely unconscious? Regardless, the scene appeared dire.
The air hung heavy and still for a moment. Little Yun Duo began to cry loudly, "Papa, Papa!" Liu Ying, tears streaming down her face, called out, "Ye Xuan, Ye Xuan!"
Overwhelmed with distress, Lin Tong cried out, "Ambulance! Quickly call an ambulance!" Nearby, the bewildered Wu Ma finally snapped out of her stupor, her hands trembling as she fumbled for her phone to contact the hospital.
But just then, a voice intervened. "No need to rush, sisters. Brother Black Emperor's physical condition is remarkably resilient. Although he appears gravely injured, he is actually just... unconscious. I've acquired some medical skills from him, so allow me to attend to him." Luo Qing volunteered.
Speaking of Luo Qing, she was certainly not an ordinary person. Her codename was Chi Lian, and in reality, she was far more ruthless and cunning than a viper. Her life was practically a performance, filled with deception every single day. Yet, at this moment, as she spoke these words, a pang of guilt struck her.
Brother Black Emperor, I never expected you to be even more ruthless than I am. My wickedness and malice are reserved solely for my enemies and those I dislike. But you, you are truly remarkable. To be so resolute with your two beloved women, little Yun Duo, and even with yourself shows an incredible resolve. Brother Black Emperor, you truly defy the heavens! And here I am, choosing to cover for you!
"You learned Ye Xuan's medical techniques?" Lin Tong asked, startled, her voice laced with sudden anxiety. "Then what are you waiting for? Hurry!"
Chi Lian instinctively felt like saying, 'It's all an act anyway, not a matter of life and death, so what's the rush?' However, she quickly suppressed the thought, worried that Ye Xuan might retaliate later if she revealed the truth. With feigned panic, Chi Lian blurted out, "I need a first aid kit! Do we have one in the house? Quickly get it for me!"
"Yes, we have a first aid kit!" Lin Tong responded, rushing inside to retrieve it.
"Everyone, clear the way!" Chi Lian, masking her inner turmoil with outward urgency, scooped up Ye Xuan's seemingly lifeless body and strode towards the house.
At that moment, no one paid any mind to the extraordinary strength Chi Lian displayed. Only Ye Xuan, cradled in her arms, inhaling the familiar scent and experiencing the intimate embrace, felt a deep sense of humiliation. He, the formidable Black Emperor, renowned for his supreme prestige, was reduced to enduring such indignity over a trivial matter. If word of this spread, how would he maintain any semblance of reputation within the community? Wifey, for your sake, I've even sacrificed my lifelong honor!
Soon, Chi Lian carried Ye Xuan into the living room and placed him on the sofa. Ye Xuan noted that Lin Tong and Liu Ying had recently been sitting on this very sofa.
"First aid kit!" Lin Tong returned, jogging over with the kit.
"Give it here." With a solemn expression, Chi Lian opened the kit, retrieved antiseptic wipes, and swiftly cleaned Ye Xuan's wound. She then applied hemostatic gauze, wrapping it around his head several times. And that was it. The entire procedure took less than a minute.
Lin Tong and Liu Ying stared, dumbfounded. "Is... is it really that simple?" Liu Ying asked, her natural suspicion and habitual deceitfulness making her sense that something was amiss.
Chi Lian felt a wave of guilt, unable to meet their eyes. She spoke with her head lowered, "It may seem simple, but it's actually quite complex. Only divine doctors like us, with sufficient expertise, can perform it so smoothly. An ordinary doctor would require at least two hours."
Everyone: "..." Who were they trying to fool with that explanation?
Even Ye Xuan, playing dead on the sofa, was nearly startled into sitting up by Chi Lian's audacious claim. Who did she think she was fooling?
Liu Ying let out a soft chuckle, while Lin Tong, with her straightforward nature compared to the others, chose to believe the story without further thought.
At this moment, whether the situation was true or false no longer mattered to her; her sole concern was Ye Xuan’s well-being.
Lin Tong gently dabbed the tears from her eyes and approached Ye Xuan. She carefully sat down beside him, exercising extreme caution so as not to disturb him.
Looking down at Ye Xuan, Lin Tong whispered tenderly, "Honey, please wake up. I was wrong, I admit it. I swear I will never punish you again, nor will I ever be selfish again.
Believe me, I can change.
As long as you wake up safe and sound, and take good care of yourself, I promise to stop interfering in your life. No matter how reckless you become, I won’t meddle anymore."
Chi Lian sighed inwardly, thinking, Brother Black Emperor, you truly are something else!
Liu Ying subtly shook her head, murmuring to herself, Ye Xuan, you are truly heartless!
Approximately ten minutes elapsed.
Seeing that Ye Xuan remained unresponsive, Lin Tong anxiously turned to Chi Lian. "Chi Lian, are you certain he’s alright now? Perhaps we should take him to the hospital for a thorough examination?"
Chi Lian was just about to reply.
"Ah! It hurts!"
Ye Xuan, whose head had been resting on Lin Tong’s lap, suddenly stirred. He woke up with a frown, his hand instinctively going to an exclamation over the wound on his head.
"Honey!"
Lin Tong’s joy was immediate and overwhelming. She quickly grasped Ye Xuan’s hand. "Don’t touch it! Your forehead wound was just bandaged; we can’t risk infection!"
Ye Xuan blinked, looking at Lin Tong in a daze. "Darling, am… am I still alive?"
An Oscar-worthy performance.
This was undeniably a display worthy of an Academy Award! No other interpretation would be accepted!
No matter how distressed Lin Tong felt, he had refrained from showing any flaw. The moment he heard talk of a hospital visit, he instantly awoke, eyes wide, asking with feigned sorrow, Darling, am I not dead yet?
Even the heavens would weep at such a performance!
Chi Lian, feeling a prickle of unease, averted her gaze. She worried that her blood-stained hands might betray her and reveal Ye Xuan’s elaborate deception out of sheer pity.
Liu Ying also stared fixedly at the ceiling, feigning ignorance of the situation.
Only Lin Tong, upon hearing Ye Xuan’s pained words, felt a profound tremor in her heart, barely containing another surge of tears.