"You want to see her?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Wang Yuyan shook her head and said, "That probably won't do."
Shen Lang asked, "Why?"
A touch of sadness appeared on Wang Yuyan's face as she said, "She died of a serious illness the year after I graduated from primary school."
"Died of illness?"
Shen Lang was slightly startled to hear this, surprised that the other party was already dead. It seemed a bit strange.
"Never mind her. Let's talk about my body."
Wang Yuyan stared fixedly at Shen Lang, asking, "Is my body really okay now?"
Her body had suddenly frozen, almost killing her. Wang Yuyan, having survived, was still trembling and shaken.
She had never encountered such a strange thing in her life.
No, she hadn't even heard of anything like it.
"If I say you're fine, then you're fine. Don't you believe me?"
Shen Lang looked at Wang Yuyan and said, "If you don't believe me, you can go to the hospital for a check-up."
"I naturally believe Brother Shen's medical skills. Alright, I believe you."
Wang Yuyan looked at Shen Lang, a hint of tenderness in her eyes, and said, "Thank you for saving me."
The longer she knew Shen Lang, the more surprises he brought her.
This guy wasn't just strong, but also skilled in medicine. He was truly a prodigy, yet his many secrets made people uneasy.
"I'm a medical student, so saving lives is my duty. You don't need to dwell on it."
Shen Lang looked at Wang Yuyan, wanting to say something but holding back. After much hesitation, he couldn't resist and spoke his mind: "Shi Qingxuan, tell me honestly, what is your relationship with Wang Yuyan?"
"Brother Shen, why are you suddenly asking this question?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Wang Yuyan thought Shen Lang, this country bumpkin, had discovered something. A fleeting, almost imperceptible look of fear flashed in her eyes, but she quickly masked it with practiced ease, replacing it with feigned shock.
"Brother Shen, I already honestly explained to you at the tea house. Wang Yuyan is my cousin, and my name is Shi Qingxuan. Because my cousin Wang Yuyan is an ugly freak, my maternal grandfather, Wang Yunchuan, wanted me to take her place and marry you."
Wang Yuyan looked at Shen Lang, her expression calm as she spoke.
"No, what you said is wrong."
Shen Lang spoke up, "Just now, when you were in pain and about to faint, your consciousness hazy, you angrily questioned why I didn't believe you were Wang Yuyan?"
"Shi Qingxuan, tell me the truth. Which part of what you said is true, and which part is false? Also, where is Wang Yunchuan now?"
"Let me tell you, I'm not in the mood to play cat-and-mouse games with you. Make him come out. I want to completely end my engagement with Wang Yuyan."
Shen Lang's tone was devoid of any jest, filled only with the anger of being deceived.
"What?"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Wang Yuyan was shocked. She never expected that in her moments of pain and delirium, she would inadvertently reveal her identity by saying something like that.
However, despite her shocked expression, there was no hint of panic.
The next moment, Wang Yuyan looked at Shen Lang with affection and uttered a surprising statement: "Brother Shen, do you wish I were Wang Yuyan?"
"If Brother Shen wishes me to be Wang Yuyan, then I will admit it. Conversely, if Brother Shen does not wish me to be Wang Yuyan, then I will forever be Shi Qingxuan."
With this, Wang Yuyan had completely thrown the ball into Shen Lang's court.
Hearing Wang Yuyan's words, Shen Lang froze on the spot, unsure how to respond.
Indeed, it was precisely because Wang Yuyan was a freak of nature that he was so resolute in breaking off the engagement.
But if Wang Yuyan were not a freak, not an ugly woman, but a girl as beautiful as Shi Qingxuan, with a beauty that could topple cities and nations, would he still be so firm in his decision to break the engagement?
"Brother Shen, when you answer my question, I will then clear your doubts."
Seeing Shen Lang's silence, Wang Yuyan's lips curved into a triumphant smile. She mused inwardly, "My damned, yet uncontainable charm."
At this moment, Yu Xiao entered carrying a bowl of white porridge.
"Sister Qingxuan, your porridge, here you go."
Yu Xiao's smile was always so sweet and pure. No matter how troubled others were, her smile brought them comfort.
Seeing Yu Xiao, Shen Lang suddenly found his answer.
"Thank you—"
Taking the porridge from Yu Xiao, Wang Yuyan smiled slightly and said a word.
Shen Lang, on the other hand, stood up, took Yu Xiao's hand, and said, "Xiaoxiao, let her drink her porridge slowly. Let's go out and chat."
"Okay—"
Hearing Shen Lang's words, Yu Xiao smiled brightly and followed him out of the room, then downstairs to the living room.
Shen Lang lay down on the sofa, and Yu Xiao curled up beside him like a little cat. They exchanged glances, both involuntarily breaking into smiles.
"Xiaoxiao, there's something I need to tell you. I hope you won't be angry."
Shen Lang extended his strong arm and gently pulled Yu Xiao into his embrace, letting her face rest on his chest. He said, "Wang Yuyan, with whom I am engaged, and her grandfather Wang Yunchuan are missing. I don't know where they are now. It seems I won't be able to break off the engagement anytime soon."
"Just because of this?"
Yu Xiao was slightly surprised. "Brother Shen, I still have a long time until I reach the legal age for marriage. You don't need to rush. As long as you break off the engagement when I reach marriageable age, that's fine."
"Of course, it's also fine if you don't break it off. At that time, if you marry someone else, I'll be your mistress."
"Brother Shen, I'm serious. I love you. As long as you don't abandon me, I can be your mistress for a lifetime without regret."
Facing Yu Xiao's playful words, Shen Lang's reaction was serious. "Silly girl, what nonsense are you talking about? How could I let you be anyone's mistress? You are the only person I love. I not only want to marry you, but I also want to hold the grandest wedding."
As soon as he said this, Yu Xiao's face lit up with joy. "Brother Shen, meeting you is the luckiest thing that has ever happened to me."
Suddenly, Yu Xiao remembered something and said, "Brother Shen, there's a school party tomorrow night. I have a performance. Will you come and watch me, okay?"
"Okay—"
Shen Lang agreed without a second thought. "What time tomorrow night? Tell me the time and place."
For Yu Xiao, the girl he loved most, Shen Lang would never refuse any request she made.
"Tomorrow night at 8:30 PM, at the Nanling No. 1 Middle School Performance Hall."
Yu Xiao said softly, "I'll be very happy if Brother Shen can come."
"Don't worry, I'll be there on time."
Shen Lang kissed Yu Xiao on the forehead.
However, Shen Lang was unaware that while he and Yu Xiao were in their tender moments, a conspiracy against him was already brewing.
"Shen Lang?"
In a five-star hotel, Yu Linling stood by the window, feeling the river breeze, a cold smile on her face. "This time, not only will I acquire the White Horse Club, but I will also bring your and Yang Ce's heads back to Longdu."