{Chapter: 125 Boss Xue has irregular menstruation?}
Xue Yufei was deeply intrigued by Lin Yuan.
So, she devised a little test for him.
She wanted to personally verify whether Young Master Lin was truly indifferent to women or if the rumors were simply misleading.
As they shook hands, she subtly traced her fingers across Lin Yuan's palm in a teasing motion.
Lin Yuan's eyes flickered with a brief moment of surprise at Xue Yufei's sudden action.
This enchanting woman had a personality that was both alluring and infuriating.
But he had no intention of letting himself be toyed with or taken advantage of.
So, Lin Yuan decided to play along.
Just as Xue Yufei was about to pull her hand back, Lin Yuan firmly grasped her slender, delicate fingers, preventing her from retreating so easily.
Xue Yufei's eyes widened slightly as she glanced at him and asked in a cool, composed tone, "Young Master Lin, what exactly do you mean by this?"
Her voice carried a hint of frost, as no man had ever dared to take advantage of her so brazenly.
The tension in the room was palpable. The sheer intensity of Xue Yufei's aura was enough to make the wealthy businessman Ge Bing and his assistant Afang feel suffocated with pressure, their faces paling in fear.
However, Lin Yuan merely smiled in response. "Boss Xue, now I understand why you mentioned earlier that you didn't want to see blood. Have you been experiencing irregular menstruation lately?" His tone was casual yet confident. "I happen to be quite skilled in medicine, and from a simple observation, I could diagnose your condition. No wonder."
With those words, Lin Yuan let go of her hand, his expression unwavering.
Xue Yufei was momentarily stunned, taken aback by his unexpected response.
A mix of embarrassment and amusement flickered across her face before she let out a light, melodious laugh.
'Interesting… truly interesting.'
She had to admit, this Young Master Lin was not only perceptive but also daring. He had accurately diagnosed her recent irregular menstruation with just a glance, something that even some experienced doctors might struggle with.
More impressively, he had turned his action of holding her hand into a perfectly justifiable excuse, preventing her from getting upset with him.
Ge Bing, who had originally intended to demand compensation from Boss Xue, now found himself reconsidering his position. Seeing the strange yet inexplicable chemistry between Lin Yuan and Xue Yufei, a deep sense of unease crept into his heart. He felt that if he stayed any longer, his own life might be at risk.
Although Shi Shengnan's attack on Max had been forceful, it wasn't intended to be fatal. Taking advantage of that, Ge Bing, with the assistance of bartender Xiao Qi, quickly carried the bloodied Max out of the establishment, leaving without further protest.
Meanwhile, Xue Yufei extended her flawless jade-like hand toward Lin Yuan once more, her lips curling into a playful smile. "I truly didn't expect Young Master Lin to possess such profound medical expertise. Perhaps you can treat me and determine the exact cause of my irregular menstruation?"
Her movements, combined with her already enchanting beauty, became even more captivating, exuding an irresistible charm.
A lesser man would have been completely enthralled by her bold gesture.
However, Lin Yuan remained composed, unfazed by her provocative approach. Instead, he smirked and replied, "Boss Xue, my earlier diagnosis was based purely on intuition. If you truly require medical treatment, I must charge a fee."
"Oh? A fee?" Xue Yufei's eyes gleamed with amusement. "I wonder, is Young Master Lin requesting monetary compensation, or perhaps… some other form of payment?" Her voice was rich with seduction, carrying an undeniable allure that could easily sway any man.
Lin Yuan, however, had no interest in playing along any further.
To Xue Yufei, their current dynamic was not one of equals. She likely viewed him as an entertaining plaything, something to amuse herself with for the moment. But Lin Yuan had no desire to waste time in meaningless flirtation.
Without hesitation, he turned around and said indifferently, "Boss Xue, your condition is minor. Simply drink more warm water. If you ever suffer from a serious illness that requires my expertise, you may seek me out then."
Seeing Lin Yuan decisively walk away without a second thought, Xue Yufei arched an eyebrow in curiosity. "Drink more hot water?" she murmured with a smirk. "Young Master Lin Yuan is truly an interesting man. If Young Master Lin Yuan ever comes to Yan—"
Before she could finish her sentence, Lin Yuan interrupted her.
"If I ever visit Yanjing in the future, I can find you at the Xue Family estate, right? Boss Xue Yufei?"
Xue Yufei's eyes flickered with surprise at his words.
However, before she could respond, Lin Yuan had already exited the establishment.
Watching his retreating figure, Xue Yufei let out a soft chuckle and whispered to herself, "So, this Young Master Lin knew my identity all along?"
A gleam of intrigue flashed in her eyes as she added, "Interesting… very interesting… I will remember you, Young Master Lin…"
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On the other side of the city,
Lin Yuan had already left Scarlet Bar with Shi Shengnan and Chen Yu.
Originally, he had only come with Long Wu, but now two additional people were accompanying them.
Fortunately, he had instructed Long Wu to bring a Rolls-Royce, ensuring a comfortable ride back.
Long Wu took the driver's seat, while Lin Yuan sat beside him in the front. Shi Shengnan and Chen Yu occupied the back seats.
"Drive to Hope Cake Shop first," Lin Yuan instructed Long Wu calmly.
Upon arrival, Lin Yuan stepped out of the car and motioned for Chen Yu to follow him.
Pointing through the glass window at Qiu Wanxi, who was inside the cake shop, he said, "You will be responsible for protecting her."
Chen Yu's expression immediately turned cold. "I refuse. I agreed to work for you, but I never agreed to play the role of a bodyguard, let alone babysit someone."
Lin Yuan remained unfazed by her defiance. "You said it yourself—you're working for me. That means following orders."
Chen Yu narrowed her eyes. "You also said you'd help me destroy the Chen family."
Lin Yuan met her gaze with an indifferent smirk. "And I will. But do you expect me to march into the Chen family's estate right now with a sword and start slashing everyone apart? Do you think this is some foreign battlefield where brute force alone solves everything?"
His voice turned sharp. "In war, at least you can see the flesh and blood of your enemies. But in this world, battles are fought silently. People are devoured without leaving a single trace of their remains. If you want to destroy the Chen family, patience is required. You can either wait for my plan to unfold or charge into their mansion with a knife right now. Your choice."
Unlike the straightforward and loyal Shi Shengnan, Chen Yu was an unruly and prideful killer. Lin Yuan had no problem putting her in her place when necessary.
Sure enough, Chen Yu furrowed her brows at his words.
She disliked his condescending tone, but she couldn't deny that what he said made sense.
He had only just taken her out of the Bloody Tavern—it was unrealistic to expect an immediate assault on the Chen family.
Still, she was unwilling to waste time.
"Fine! I'll protect your little girlfriend for seven days! No more than that. If you make me do this for longer, I'm returning to the Bloody Tavern!" Chen Yu said sharply, crossing her arms.
Lin Yuan smirked. "Relax. In less than three days, your sword Piao Xue will taste the blood of the Chen family."
Chen Yu's eyes widened slightly at his words.
Piao Xue—the name of her beloved sword. How did Lin Yuan know?
Hadn't he just said they couldn't move against the Chen family so soon?
For the first time, she looked at Lin Yuan with a hint of genuine intrigue.
Perhaps… he truly did have a plan in motion.