Chapter 41: Dirty Ears

After Yan Moci changed into disguise, Su Xiyan also took the opportunity to change into a neat work suit.

The well-tailored suit made Su Xiyan look composed and refreshing, and Yan Moci felt two more points of admiration.

His Yan Yan, indeed, is different.

The two quickly arrived at Jingdu University; coincidentally, Fu Ran's lecture had just ended, and he saw Yan Moci's arrival.

Fu Ran gave him a glance, then turned and left.

"Follow me." The calm words spilled from his thin lips, and Yan Moci, with his breath fully released, took the lead in stepping forward.

Su Xiyan had never seen Yan Moci like this before; his aloof, overbearing manner could make one's heart suddenly skip a beat.

After arriving at Fu Ran's specialized research lab at Jingdu University, Fu Ran finally said excitedly:

"Brother Ci! You actually woke up!"

"Why didn't you let Dongzi contact me earlier? By the way, Grandfather must be delighted to know you've woken up, right!"

Yan Moci said in a low voice: "My awakening is something that not even outsiders, let alone Grandfather, know about now."

Fu Ran became even more excited: "Good heavens! Brother Ci, you finally want to take me under your command!"

Yan Moci glanced at him: "Still so childish."

After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Fu Ran finally managed to control his excitement,

"Brother Ci, I have already looked over the examination reports Dongzi gave me regarding everything after your awakening.

"There is still a blood clot in your brain left from the accident back then, which could at any time press on your nerves and cause you to lose consciousness again."

"My suggestion is, while the clot's position is stable, to immediately operate and remove the clot."

Yan Moci frowned: "The risk of the surgery."

Fu Ran replied: "You might lose your memory."

Yan Moci unconsciously glanced at Su Xiyan beside him, tightly pressed his thin lips, and said: "No."

"But Brother Ci, if you refuse to undergo the surgery.

"once the clot spreads again, then not only would you lose your memory, but your life could also be in danger!"

However, Yan Moci's attitude was cold yet resolute: "I have already made my decision; I will not change it."

Regarding Yan Moci's refusal of surgery, Fu Ran was about to argue logically, but he did not expect the person who had previously gone unnoticed by him to suddenly speak up:

"Yan Moci, his judgment is correct; for you now, surgery is the most important.

"if you still wish to return to the Yan Clan and uncover the whole truth."

"Brother Ci! You actually have a woman with you!"

Su Xiyan gave Fu Ran a speechless glance,

"Come on! She merely changed into a black suit; it's not cross-dressing, and this Fu Ran, who claims to be an international top expert in neuropsychology, is truly a doctor who can't heal himself—how can his mind be so useless!"

"She's such a big living person, standing here for so long, and he didn't even notice she's a woman?"

Seeing Su Xiyan's gaze, a flicker of smile appeared in Yan Moci's eyes.

Fu Ran was even more surprised: "Brother Ci! You actually laughed! Is it because of this woman?"

"Really, I've never seen anyone more buzzkill than Fu Ran—could such words be spoken in public? Isn't it enough to know it in your heart?"

"Must you say it out loud just to embarrass everyone!"

Yan Moci said coldly: "No!"

Fu Ran nodded: "I was just saying, Brother Ci, how could you possibly laugh because of a woman.

"Indeed, you must still be happy because you saw me. Brother Ci, I'm also especially happy!"

"Heh..."

Yan Moci couldn't help but exhale a mouthful of turbid air, he slightly glanced sideways and said: "I won't accept the surgery; let's go."

Having said that, without regard for Fu Ran's shock, Yan Moci turned to leave.

Su Xiyan instantly blocked his path, cutting off all his retreat, she frowned and said: "Yan Moci, as an adult, you should be clear about the priorities.

"Even if you're eager to know the truth, you should still prioritize your own body."

Yan Moci slowly lowered his head, his aura domineering and unruly, terrifying to the extreme.

He narrowed his eyes dangerously, the corner of his mouth curling in disdain,

"Miss Su, this doesn't seem to be your business."

Faced with Yan Moci's aura, even Fu Ran on the side fell silent out of fear, but Su Xiyan remained unmoved, not retreating in the slightest as she blocked his movement.

Su Xiyan retorted sharply, killing with words,

"This is certainly my business, Mr. Yan; I think you probably forgot our three-month agreement.

"I don't want to see you become a motionless vegetable again before the contract ends,..

"or even directly become a widow."

As Yan Moci watched Su Xiyan say those words, his face showed calm rationality, but his heart instantly flared with anger.

He stepped forward, lowered his head, and seized Su Xiyan's wrist with lightning speed,

gritting his teeth, he asked: "Su Xiyan, do you really want me to die that badly?"

Su Xiyan returned his gaze: "Yan Moci, you're utterly unreasonable. You're basically seeking death yourself!"

Yan Moci gave a wanton smile, his eyes instantly filling with bloodshot veins, terrifying like a demon descending into the world: "Good, you're excellent.

"Su Xiyan, even if I die, I will not let you go.

"Even if I become a ghost, I will surely come find you and make you the devil's bride."

Su Xiyan was practically laughing at Yan Moci's astonishing train of thought; she involuntarily let out a snort, causing Yan Moci's gaze to grow even darker.

He hoarsely asked: "Do you think I'm ridiculous?"

Yan Moci's words and gaze pierced Su Xiyan's heart, and she angrily said:

Yes! Yan Moci! I think you're especially ridiculous!

You lack any normal human feelings that ordinary people have! In your eyes, there's nothing but sordid things!

You never consider others' feelings! You take others' kindness as scheming and malice!

If that's the case, then just think of me as wanting you dead!

No, Miss Su! Brother Ci isn't like that! He's just... from childhood...

As the situation spiraled further out of control, Fu Ran beside them couldn't help but interject.

Shut up! Fu Ran, that's not something she ought to know.

As Yan Moci's words fell silent, the entire room plunged into a suffocating quiet.

Seeing Su Xiyan's pupils shake from his words, Yan Moci felt deep regret.

Helpless, he wanted to reach out and touch Su Xiyan's instantly crimson pupils, but she retreated a step faster than he could.

She said decisively: "Heh, Young Master Yan, I originally wasn't of the same social standing as you; our meeting was fundamentally a mistake."

I truly don't deserve to know your affairs, but please make one thing clear.

Su Xiyan walked up to Yan Moci and said, word by word:

"I also disdain to know your affairs, lest it dirty my ears."

In an instant, Yan Moci's eyes turned blood‑red from extreme anger, as if tears of blood were about to seep out at any moment.

Fu Ran had never seen a woman dare to speak to Yan Moci like this, nor had he ever seen a woman who could match him in aura.

For a moment, he stood there dumbfounded, unable to utter a word.

But just then, amid this tense, sword‑drawn, smoke‑filled situation,

Suddenly, a sound came from outside the house,

"Hello, Doctor Fu. I'm Professor Yan Fanqing from the neighboring department. I heard about your lecture today at our school, and I have a few academic questions I'd like to ask you."