Although Lin Yan did not fear confronting the male protagonist, he was, after all, the child of destiny in this world.
Moreover, he was of such a stubborn disposition, Lin Yan dared not take the risk. The methods he employed in the original novel might be directed at her if his desires were unfulfilled.
She did not possess the ability to contend with him yet, as the author had given him far too many advantages as the male lead.
Bai Hao helped Lin Yan contact his classmate in the field of pharmacy, inquiring about the conditions and required subjects for postgraduate admission there.
However, he was also somewhat worried, as there was a considerable amount of material to learn.
"Have you really made up your mind? The difficulty is quite high!"
Bai Hao said with concern. It wasn't that he didn't trust Lin Yan, but with only a year left and Lin Yan still being unwell, such an intense study schedule was truly demanding.
"I've made up my mind," Lin Yan stated firmly. "This is already the least difficult path; I cannot afford to be intimidated by challenges."
"What? Don't you trust me?"
Lin Yan looked up, her brows furrowed slightly, a hint of worry clouding her features.
"No, no," Bai Hao quickly reassured her. "I have great confidence in your abilities."
Seeing his flustered reaction, Lin Yan immediately broke into a smile. It seemed her delicate, flower-like appearance was indeed quite potent.
Witnessing Lin Yan's smile, Bai Hao felt a sense of relief.
When the girl opposite him frowned, he couldn't help but feel a pang of concern.
"Which school are you planning to apply to? Do you have any preferred professors? I can see if I can help you connect with them."
"No need, my father has already helped me make contact. As long as my scores are sufficient, the professor will give me a fair chance."
After all, she was cross-majoring, and her foundational knowledge was not as strong as others'. Compared to other students, her chances of passing the interview were lower.
Therefore, her father had sought out friends in advance, not to seek unfair advantage, but simply to ensure she would be treated equitably.
"Then tell me, perhaps I can put in a good word for you!"
Bai Hao offered with a smile, ready to take on the task.
If his classmates and colleagues knew, they would surely be astonished.
Bai Hao was someone who most disliked relying on favors and connections, yet here he was, actively seeking them for someone else.
"This is too much trouble for you," Lin Yan said, feeling a bit embarrassed.
"It's a small matter, and besides, you need to tell me the school and professor so I can help you find reference books!" Bai Hao said with a smile.
In reality, Lin Yan could find all this information online, but with Bai Hao willing to help her prepare, it would undoubtedly be more convenient than her searching alone.
"Then thank you!"
"If you truly want to thank me, take good care of your health. After all, you are, in a way, my patient!"
"I will definitely take good care of myself, as I still have to contribute to our country's medical事业 in the future!"
Lin Yan said with feigned seriousness.
"Alright, then I'll be waiting for your success and renown!" Bai Hao replied in kind.
His gaze upon Lin Yan was filled with indulgence. Bai Hao himself didn't realize how tender his expression was at that moment.
Lin Yan's days at university were fulfilling and busy. The original owner of the body possessed a solid foundation in her major.
With the original owner's memories and her own good memory, Lin Yan had already completed the credits required by the original owner. She had then begun to focus on the professional books Bai Hao had found for her.
The low-grade gene optimization fluid, while not a complete cure for her illness, had brought her body back to a state comparable to that of an ordinary person.
Aside from the need for regular check-ups at the hospital, Lin Yan's life had completely returned to normal.
Just as Lin Yan was finishing her preparations for the postgraduate entrance exams, the male protagonist, Lu Yi, called.
"Yan Yan, there's hope for your illness. I've found someone who is a match for you."
Lu Yi's voice was filled with surprise.
The pen in Lin Yan's hand dropped to the floor.
"Is, is that so? Have you really found someone?" Lin Yan's voice held a note of surprise, yet her face was rigidly tense, devoid of any actual joy.
"System, has the male protagonist found the female protagonist?" Lin Yan asked sternly.
"Yes, host."
"I recall that in the original novel, the male protagonist found her a year later, when the female protagonist was in her third year of university. Why is it a year early?"
"Because this time, the male protagonist isn't looking for someone who is a match, but for your body's sister," the system explained.
"The female protagonist and the original owner are twins, so their appearances are very similar. This makes it easier for the male protagonist to find her."
"It's true, Yan Yan. I've found someone who is a match for you, and I will persuade her to undergo a bone marrow transplant for you.
Yan Yan, I promised you, I will definitely cure you!"
Lu Yi's voice was filled with excitement and joy.
That girl looked very much like Yan Yan, which was why he had been able to find her so quickly.
Fortunately, she had been adopted and was attending university, otherwise, he wouldn't have found her so easily!
"Will she agree to the surgery? After all, although the risks associated with hematopoietic stem cell transplantation are not particularly high, there are still some."
Lin Yan asked with some concern.
"Yan Yan, don't worry. I will definitely be able to persuade her. You just need to wait for the surgery with peace of mind."
Lu Yi said with determination. He would make sure that person agreed to donate.
"Lu Yi, this is my matter after all. May I meet that person?" Lin Yan tentatively inquired.
"Yan Yan, that place is quite remote, and the conditions are not good. You shouldn't go. Rest assured, I will definitely be able to persuade her."
Lu Yi gently comforted Lin Yan, but he did not agree to her meeting the person who was a match for her.
He would not reveal that woman's identity to Lin Yan until she agreed to the matching.
And he would not let Lin Yan's family meet that woman before the surgery.
Lin Yan must undergo the transplant surgery. Once she did, she would be completely cured.
He did not want to see Lin Yan's weakened state after chemotherapy again, so that woman must agree to be matched. He would definitely make her agree!
After hanging up the phone, Lin Yan's mood was heavy.
She detected a sense of unwavering determination in Lu Yi's voice; he would surely spare no effort to get the female protagonist to agree to the surgery.
Lin Yan had initially not wanted any entanglement between the male and female protagonists, but she had not expected their damned attraction to be so strong.
So strong that the male protagonist could find the female protagonist so easily just by wanting to, especially since her family had searched for her sister for over ten years without success.
How long had it been since the male protagonist learned of the news? He had already found the female protagonist and obtained her sample for matching!
"Host, what are your next plans?"
"Since it has come to this, I will accept it. The male protagonist has found the female protagonist, so we will wait for him to persuade her to donate.
When the female protagonist arrives, I will find an opportunity to reveal myself to her!"
Although Lin Yan did not want this outcome, the situation was as it was. She could only go with the flow, though it truly made her feel stifled!