A Shocking Dream

Chapter 180

Xie Yuan smiled bitterly and shook his head. "But after that, I often thought of her face in the dead of night, and the look in her eyes when she rejected me. My heart felt like it was being hammered by a heavy hammer. I tried to forget it by being busy, but the more I did so, the deeper the longing became."

Zhou Junze pondered and said, "My Lord, perhaps the time has not come yet. One day, you will truly let go, or find another emotion that can fill the void in your heart. The pain you are experiencing now is only a temporary hardship."

Xie Yuan gazed into the distance, falling into a long silence. He knew that Zhou Junze and Yang Zishi's words had some truth to them, but the attachment he felt towards Wu Nian Jijian Master was not something he could easily dissipate.

Lin Wunian and Kankan gently pushed the door open and slowly stepped inside. Lu Yao had already woken up and was sitting upright on the bed, a hint of confusion and fear still lingering in her eyes, like a frightened deer. But the moment she caught sight of the two figures, her fear was replaced by peace of mind, like a ray of warm sunshine peeking through the haze.

"You are finally back. When I woke up, there was no one around me. It was so quiet that I started to panic." Lu Yao's voice trembled slightly due to weakness, like a candle in the wind, swaying unsteadily, and her words were full of the lingering fear of surviving a disaster.

Lin Wunian swiftly walked to the bedside, reaching out to gently grasp Lu Yao's hand. The warmth from her fingertips seemed to dispel the fear within her. She parted her lips and whispered, "Don't be afraid. We're nearby. How would we abandon you? How are you feeling? Is your wound still hurting?" As she spoke, her gaze, sharp as a torch, scrutinized Lu Yao's wound, her brow furrowed slightly, her eyes filled with concern and worry.

Kanan also walked quickly forward and came to Lu Yao's side. She blinked her bright eyes and said crisply, "Sister Lu Yao, you don't know, it was so lively outside just now, and many people came. But don't worry, with my sister and I here, no one can bully us." Her face was filled with a hint of pride and playfulness, like a flower blooming in spring, trying to use this brightness to dispel the haze in Lu Yao's heart.

Lu Yao shook her head slightly, a few strands of hair dancing with it. "I'm fine, just feeling weak all over. I vaguely thought I heard a commotion outside, but what happened?"

Lin Wunian and Kankan exchanged a meaningful look. Lin Wunian pondered for a moment, and after a moment, she opened her red lips and said slowly: "Don't worry, we can handle it." She deliberately concealed Xie Yuan's special feelings for her and those complicated emotional entanglements, just because she didn't want Lu Yao to be troubled and worried about it.

Kanan nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice. "Yes, Sister Lu Yao, just focus on recovering. We'll take care of everything else. Oh, I'll get you some water to moisten your throat. You must be thirsty." With that, she turned and whirled towards the table like a gust of wind. She lifted the teapot, poured out a cup of clear water, and carefully handed it to Lu Yao.

Lu Yao took the water cup and took a few sips. Her dry throat felt moistened, and she seemed to feel a little better. She looked up at Lin Wunian and Qianqian, tears glistening in her eyes, filled with gratitude. "Thanks to you! If you hadn't saved me in time, I would have been in dire straits..."

Lin Wunian quickly extended his index finger and gently placed it on Lu Yao's lips, stopping her from continuing. "Don't say such things again. Since I've agreed, it's our duty to support each other. Just rest in peace. Once your injuries are healed, we'll leave this dangerous place together."

Lu Yao nodded obediently, slowly leaning against the headboard, and gently closing her eyes. Lin Wunian and Qianqian quietly stood by the bed. The room was silent, with only the gentle breathing of the three people intertwined.

That night, Lin Wunian sat by the window, gazing at the flowers and plants in the courtyard outside, her thoughts drifted back to the past. She thought of Xie Yuan's face. No wonder it had seemed so familiar to her the first time they met. It turned out that she had rejected his confession when they were young.

Back then, she was completely immersed in the exquisite world of mechanical engineering, the turmoil of the outside world barely registering in her mind. Xie Yuan, that youthful yet passionate young man, stood before her on a moonlit night in the courtyard, nervous and expectant. His eyes were filled with admiration, and in his hands, he held a bouquet of dew-drenched flowers. His voice trembled slightly as he expressed his feelings. But she simply listened calmly, and as soon as he finished speaking, she shook her head without hesitation, rejecting him with a cold voice.

Meeting again now, fate seemed to have played a strange joke. She appeared before him as Dr. Lin Wunian, while he had grown from a young boy into a powerful ruler. Yet, the complex emotions that occasionally flashed in his eyes made her realize that he had not forgotten what happened back then. She didn't know if all this was coincidence or destiny, nor did she know whether Xie Yuan's current attitude towards her was a sign of lingering feelings or some other agenda.

Lin Wunian sighed softly. She had no intention of getting involved in these emotional and power disputes, but Lu Yao's affairs forced her to have some interactions with Xie Yuan.

"What's going on?" Lin Wunian sighed softly, his face filled with helplessness and exhaustion. He could never have imagined that his extensive connections and connections in his previous life would lead to difficulties in this one.

Seeing Lin Wunian sighing as he sat by the window, Lu Yao asked, "Miss Lin, is it because of my matter that you are in trouble?"

Lin Wunian raised his eyes slightly, glanced at Lu Yao, and shook his head gently: "Miss Lu, why did you wake up? It's not about you, don't think too much."

Lu Yao sat up, her hair a little disheveled, but her eyes were filled with concern. "Miss Lin, since you've agreed to help me, how can I not be concerned about your situation? I can clearly see the worry between your brows. You must be hiding something. Please tell me."

Lin Wunian turned and looked out the window at the night, remaining silent for a long moment. Lu Yao got off the bed and walked over to her side. The moonlight cast a faint shadow on the two of them. "Miss Lin, if I'm causing you any trouble, I'd be upset if you kept it to yourself," Lu Yao said softly, her voice trembling.

"It's not because of you. I'm just expressing my feelings. I've already met with Pingding Hou Xie Yuan today. Don't worry, I will help you with your problem." Lin Wunian looked at Lu Yao's worried eyes and couldn't help but want to help her solve her problems.

Lu Yao raised her head, her eyes filled with gratitude and guilt: "Ms. Lin, you don't have to do this. He is in a high position and has great power. I'm afraid you will offend him because of this." Her voice was choked with sobs, and her hands unconsciously tugged at the corners of her clothes.