Supreme Divine Physician in the City Chapter 1614: Lin Tong in Despair

Ye Xuan leaped up instantly, filled with a child's delight upon receiving sweets: "What a thrilling prospect! I must strategize carefully, selecting the most opportune moment and fitting locale!"

Lin Tong remained speechless, a profound sense of shame washing over her. She could only repeatedly remind herself of the necessity of keeping promises; this was a debt owed to Ye Xuan, something she was destined to repay sooner or later...

Ye Xuan pondered deeply for an extended period.

From elation, a sense of calm descended, only for excitement to resurface from that tranquility.

This cycle repeated several times.

After approximately ten minutes had elapsed.

Ye Xuan's composure was restored once more, and he finally declared his decision: "My dear, I have given it considerable thought: the appointed time is tonight, this very moment! And the chosen venue shall be our kitchen!"

Lin Tong was utterly dumbfounded. "This moment? The kitchen?"

Ye Xuan, feigning confusion, inquired, "Is there an issue? Did you not grant me the discretion to decide both the time and the place?"

"I did indeed grant you that, but..."

Lin Tong's face burned with embarrassment, leaving her unable to articulate further. "But right now, Qiuge and Liu Ying are still in the living room, engrossed in their television programs. Little Cloud is also present. If they were to witness us entering the kitchen, the implications would be..."

Lin Tong felt an overwhelming sense of distress.

A sudden wave of regret washed over her.

Why had she relinquished the authority to select the time and location to Ye Xuan?

Even if she felt obligated, shouldn't she have been the one to dictate the circumstances? At the very least, she should have maintained control over the setting. Otherwise, given Ye Xuan's inherent nature, how could the situation possibly unfold as she anticipated?

More than half a year had passed; did she truly not comprehend this man's temperament well enough by now?

Pushing boundaries seemed to be his signature move, a skill honed to absolute perfection!

For a fleeting moment, Lin Tong felt as though she had plummeted into the deepest abyss.

"If they see us, they see us. It's hardly a matter of disgrace," Ye Xuan dismissed Lin Tong's concerns with a nonchalant air, utterly unbothered.

Lin Tong regarded his words with sheer astonishment.

Did Ye Xuan possess any concept of shame whatsoever?

Could such an act not be considered inherently shameful?

A mixture of embarrassment and indignation surged through Lin Tong. "Ye Xuan, you... don't push things too far!"

"What is 'too far'? You explicitly instructed me to choose the time and location. I have selected the present moment and the kitchen. What precisely is wrong with that?"

Ye Xuan, with a pout that conveyed his sense of wronged innocence, stated, "Furthermore, this is genuinely not a shameful act. We are a lawfully wedded couple. Is not expressing affection a natural occurrence between us?"

"Affection?"

Lin Tong's lovely eyes widened dramatically, leaving her utterly astounded.

Dearest husband.

Oh, my dear, dear husband.

Please, just be honest, won't you? Is that particular endeavor truly as simple as mere 'affection'?

"If it is not affection, then what else could it be? If our bond had not evolved to a certain profound level, would I ever permit you to partake of my most treasured possession? And would you deign to accept it?" Ye Xuan inquired with utmost sincerity.

"I..."

Lin Tong found herself speechless, completely disarmed by Ye Xuan's declaration, unable to find a retort.

Despite her usual composure, at this precise juncture, she felt an overwhelming urge to verbally lash out at Ye Xuan.

What sort of twisted logic was this?

"Come now, my dear wife, cease your dithering. Time, as they say, waits for no one!"

Without affording Lin Tong a moment to collect herself, Ye Xuan acted decisively, grasping her delicate hand and making a swift descent down the stairs.

Lin Tong cried out in alarm, "Ye Xuan, release me! I do not wish to!"

Ye Xuan continued to pull her downward, his tone tinged with annoyance. "What is this 'Ye Xuan'? My dearest wife, did we not establish long ago that you are to address me as 'Husband' from this point forward?"

Lin Tong hastily corrected herself, "Husband, please let go! I have no intention of going to the kitchen!"

"That is simply not permissible," Ye Xuan stated with unwavering resolve. "As the most esteemed lady of this household, it is incumbent upon you to set a proper example. What precedent does it set to be untrustworthy? You conferred upon me the right to choose the time and place, and thus, that decision shall stand!"

Lin Tong's voice trembled, bordering on tears. "Husband, I implore you, please reconsider this course of action, won't you?"

Ye Xuan remained steadfast, shaking his head. "No."

A desperate anxiety gripped Lin Tong. "Twice! As long as we do not proceed to the kitchen, I vow to partake twice. Would that suffice?"

Ye Xuan continued to refuse, his head shaking resolutely. "This is not a matter of quantity, one or two occasions. It is a fundamental issue of principle."

Lin Tong: "..."

She was utterly bereft of options.

Damn that Ye Xuan! He had never exhibited such staunch adherence to principle before!

What was she to do?

What course of action remained available to her now?

Would she truly be compelled to… in the kitchen…

In the presence of Liu Ying and the others…

In front of the eyes of Little Cloud…

Oh, heavens! The mere thought of such an outrageous and mortifying scenario sent waves of unbearable shame through Lin Tong, inflicting profound emotional pain.

If such an event were to transpire, how would she ever be able to face anyone again? How could she possibly offer an explanation to the pure and innocent Little Cloud?

Instances of Ye Xuan asserting his will over Lin Tong were exceedingly rare.

However, when he did adopt such a dictatorial stance, Lin Tong's delicate frame found itself utterly incapable of resistance.

And yet.

In less than a minute's time, Lin Tong found herself forcefully escorted downstairs by Ye Xuan.

Leng Qiuge, Liu Ying, and Little Cloud, who were engrossed in their shared viewing of cartoons, observed the peculiar manner in which Ye Xuan and Lin Tong were interacting. They were all left stunned, their expressions filled with a mixture of bewilderment and curiosity.

Since when did the proud and lofty Lin Tong stoop to child's play with Ye Xuan?

Leng Qiuge snapped out of her daze, observing Ye Xuan and his wife's peculiar actions. "What are you two... playing pretend?"

Liu Ying, also appearing confused, teased with a grin, "Little Tong, I never knew you had such a playful side!"

Little Cloud blinked her large, luminous eyes, gazing at Ye Xuan and his wife with pure curiosity. "Papa, Mama, are you two having a fight?"

With such observant eyes upon her, Lin Tong felt an overwhelming sense of embarrassment. Yet, in this desperate moment, her dignity was the last thing on her mind.

Lin Tong, her hand held firmly by Ye Xuan and the other gripping the stair railing, cast a beseeching glance toward her most trusted friend, Leng Qiuge. "Qiuge, help me!"

"Huh?" Leng Qiuge looked perplexed. "What's happening? Little Tong, your role-playing is too convincing! Are you inviting me to join in?"

Join in?

Are you planning to 'consume' me too?

Lin Tong was filled with dread and quickly shifted her gaze to Liu Ying, emitting the same desperate plea. "Liu Ying, please, help me!"

"Help you?" Liu Ying's smile faltered. "Role-playing games aren't really my thing... Little Tong, why don't you ask Qiuge to join, or maybe Little Cloud? I think I'll pass this time."

Lin Tong's beautiful eyes widened. "Liu Ying, you wretch!"

This young lady refuses to believe that with your intelligence, you'd be as oblivious as Qiuge, seeing nothing until now?

You, you, you... you scheming little imp! You usually treat me with such deference, calling me the highest authority of the Ye Family, but at this critical juncture, you abandon me without a second thought!

Lin Tong could only cling to Little Cloud as her final hope. "Little Cloud, come, save Mama!"

"Ah..." Little Cloud clutched her pillow tighter and looked at Ye Xuan with apprehension. "Mama, Little Cloud can't beat Papa. I don't dare to save you!"

Lin Tong: "..."

The daughter she cherished most had turned out to be a little traitor!