Chapter 475: Four Women, One Play!

Lin Yuan was quite surprised, asking the woman: "How did you come here?"

The woman outside the door turned out to be the beautiful Western-medicine doctor, Ren Ni Shang.

Ren Ni Shang wore a white dress, her bearing absolutely beautiful.

She walked forward slowly, the corner of her mouth curling into a gentle smile.

Her gaze fell on the bandage on Lin Yuan's arm, with a hint of concern: "Knowing you teach at Zhijiang University, I came over, especially for you."

"Do you know each other?" Luo Renhai widened his eyes, looking at Lin Yuan then at Ren Ni Shang, his face full of surprise.

"Yeah, we know each other." Ren Ni Shang nodded, tone calm: "I really came specially for Lin Yuan, wanting to systematically study Chinese medicine with him; combining Chinese and Western medicine might better treat patients."

Luo Renhai's gaze instantly turned subtle, as he secretly speculated…

Between those two, there definitely is a story!

Luo Renhai, sensing the situation, didn't ask further, quickly waving his hand: "Then I won't disturb you. Miss Ren also comes for class on weekends, Lin Yuan, from now on she's under your guidance."

Having said that, Luo Renhai slipped away like oil on his soles, quickly leaving the office, thoughtfully closing the door behind him.

The office instantly fell silent.

Ren Ni Shang and Lin Yuan exchanged a few pleasantries.

Her gaze swept over the ginseng and empty soup bowl on the table, smiling: "It seems Professor Lin is quite popular at the school. Rest assured, since I've come to study Chinese medicine, I will definitely study hard and not cause you trouble, Professor Lin."

Lin Yuan nodded embarrassedly.

Lin Yuan hadn't yet had a chance to ask her purpose in detail… when his phone vibrated.

Lin Yuan picked up his phone and saw a message from You Nianchu: "【Professor Lin, would you like to go to the cafeteria together for lunch? I brought you something good.】"

He recalled how, a few days ago in the abandoned factory, You Nianchu had unhesitatingly stood up for him.

Lin Yuan's heart softened… This girl isn't bad-natured; he indeed owed her a favor.

So Lin Yuan replied "Okay."

He put away his phone and told Ren Ni Shang: "I still have something to do; if you have any questions about the basics of Chinese medicine, you can first look at this book."

Lin Yuan took out a copy of the "Yellow Emperor's Inner Canon Collected Commentaries" from the bookshelf and handed it over.

"Okay." Ren Ni Shang nodded, her gaze distant.

Lin Yuan then hurriedly left the office…

……

When Lin Yuan rushed to the cafeteria, You Nianchu had already secured a seat.

The little girl sat in a corner of the dining hall, still as cute and pure as ever.

Seeing Lin Yuan arrive…

You Nianchu immediately smiled and waved: "Professor Lin, over here!"

Lin Yuan walked over and sat down.

All that could be seen was a thermal bucket placed in front of You Nianchu.

As soon as she opened it, a rich chicken soup aroma wafted out.

You Nianchu sweetly said, "Professor Lin, this is the black-bone chicken soup I stewed this morning, with goji berries and yam, specially made to nourish you; it can help your wound heal quickly."

"You can still cook soup?" Lin Yuan sat down somewhat surprised, taking the soup bowl You Nianchu handed over.

A warm sensation came from his fingertips.

Lin Yuan took a sip; the thick broth melted on his tongue, fresh and not greasy, although the flavor was a bit sweet—likely the little girl put too much rock sugar.

But it was still quite drinkable.

Lin Yuan couldn't help nodding in praise: "Mmm, it's really good. Who did you learn this skill from?"

You Nianchu scratched her head a little embarrassedly, a faint blush on her cheeks: "I didn't know how before; I specially asked the cafeteria's cooking auntie, who taught me. To master the heat, I got up at five this morning and stewed it, stewing for a whole morning."

Lin Yuan's heart warmed; he put down the soup bowl and looked at her earnestly: "Thank you, Nianchu. The other day at the abandoned factory, you stood up for me—this favor… I remember it."

Upon mentioning the standing-up incident, You Nianchu's eyes lit up.

She then seemed to recall something, tentatively asking: "Professor Lin, then… could you join our Chi Dao Group? Help our family with work?!"

Lin Yuan stared, looking at her full-of-expectation eyes, then gently shook his head: "Sorry, I can agree to anything else, but this one thing, I cannot."

Lin Yuan's attitude was very firm.

Joining the Chi Dao Group is impossible, not open for discussion.

Just then, a familiar female voice suddenly came from behind: "What a coincidence, Professor Lin, you're also eating?"

Lin Yuan and You Nianchu both turned their heads at the same time?

All that could be seen was Ren Ni Shang holding a tray, standing beside the table.

Her light-purple dress was especially eye-catching under the cafeteria lights.

You Nianchu's pretty face instantly tensed, her tone tinged with wariness: "Ren Ni Shang, why are you also here?"

"If you can be here, why wouldn't I be allowed?" Ren Ni Shang raised an eyebrow, then directly sat in the empty seat next to Lin Yuan.

Her gaze swept over You Nianchu, carrying a hint of teasing not easily noticed.

"Ren Ni Shang, you're already of a certain age, yet you keep calling 'Professor Lin'—aren't you embarrassed?" You Nianchu crossed her arms, her eyes full of teasing.

"What do I have to be embarrassed about?" Ren Ni Shang shook her student card, tone triumphant: "I came to study Chinese medicine, pursuing a master's; I am naturally Professor Lin's student, so calling him teacher is perfectly proper. As for you, little girl with a small chest and no brains, constantly clinging to Professor Lin—what exactly are you up to?"

"You… you said who has a small chest?" You Nianchu instantly bristled, instantly puffing out her chest.

Her figure was already impressive; this motion made even her loose T-shirt outline a full curve…

Drawing furtive glances from the neighboring table's students.

Seeing this, Ren Ni Shang's lips curled into a provocative smile.

She also slowly straightened her back.

Ren Ni Shang was naturally tall and slender; the waist-cinching design of her dress further highlighted her graceful curves.

At this moment she straightened her posture; the curve of her chest actually outshone You Nianchu's by a bit.

The two sat one on the left and one on the right of Lin Yuan.

Ren Ni Shang and You Nianchu, like two opposing little beasts…… maintained their chest-out posture.

The gunpowder smell in the air was about to overflow.

The students eating around couldn't help but sneak glances here.

The classmates were shocked inside; this…… Lin Laoshi's peach blossom luck is too good, right?

The goddess campus belle You Nianchu is having a meal with him?

Moreover, there's also a newly arrived super beauty who came to keep Lin Yuan company for a meal?

This simply makes people envy to death.

Lin Yuan was sandwiched between the two……

On his left was the puffed-up You Nianchu, on his right was the provocatively smiling Ren Ni Shang.

The curves of their chests were within arm's reach……

Lin Yuan could only awkwardly lower his head to drink soup, pretending he was invisible……

Just then, a clear, cold female voice suddenly…… came from beside……

"What a coincidence, we're all eating here."

The three simultaneously looked up……

Only Qin Bore was seen standing by the table holding a tray.

Her simple elegant dress set off her gentle temperament, with a faint smile on her face.

Lin Yuan instantly felt as if pardoned, yet also a bit flustered.

Lin Yuan awkwardly coughed once: "No, they just happened to come sit down."

"Oh?" Qin Bore raised her brows, her gaze sweeping over the antagonistic You Nianchu and Ren Ni Shang.

Qin Bore naturally asked, "Would you mind if I also happened to sit down? Let's eat together for more liveliness."

"No problem!" Lin Yuan hastily shook his head, afraid she'd change her mind.

Ren Ni Shang reacted first, twitching the corner of her mouth: "No problem."

"I mind!" You Nianchu said angrily, she didn't want this "love rival" to all gather at one table.

But Qin Bore completely ignored her, walking straight to the empty seat opposite Lin Yuan and sitting down.

The two instantly formed a face-to-face posture.

Qin Bore set down her tray, her gaze landing on Lin Yuan's bowl.

Qin Bore spoke with concern: "You're injured, you need to eat more high-protein food to replenish."

Saying that, she directly took the biggest braised duck leg from her tray and placed it steadily onto Lin Yuan's rice.

"This duck leg is stewed till tender, easy to digest, good for your wound recovery."

Lin Yuan looked at the oily, glossy duck leg in his bowl, then at Qin Bore's gentle gaze opposite him.

Lin Yuan glanced left and right…… the instantly changing faces of You Nianchu and Ren Ni Shang……

Lin Yuan only felt his scalp go numb……

The gunpowder smell that had just been suppressed seemed about to ignite again with greater fervor.

Lin Yuan was also somewhat surprised.

Qin Bore, this lofty super goddess, how could she suddenly show concern for a lowly nobody like me?

This made Lin Yuan feel somewhat overwhelmed by the favor, as if dreaming??

"Professor Lin, my chicken stew is more nourishing!" You Nianchu, seeing this, immediately refused to be outdone, lifting the insulated bucket lid……

You Nianchu scooped up a tender-crisp stewed chicken leg and, without asking, shoved it into Lin Yuan's bowl: "I specially stewed it with angelica; it's more healing than the braised duck leg—hurry up and eat!"

Ren Ni Shang wasn't idle either, picking up the most intact piece of braised yellow croaker from her tray.

The fish meat was fresh, tender, and juicy.

Ren Ni Shang carefully removed the bones with her chopsticks before gently placing it on the edge of Lin Yuan's bowl: "Fish meat is low-fat, high-protein, most suitable for the injured; I specially asked the canteen staff to add extra ginger to dispel cold."

For a moment, Lin Yuan's white porcelain bowl piled high with duck leg, chicken leg, and fish meat……

The oily, glossy broth was about to overflow.

Qin Bore picked up Lin Yuan's chopsticks and directly brought them to his mouth: "Eat while it's hot; when it cools it won't digest well."

You Nianchu, holding the insulated bucket, gazed at him expectantly: "Try my chicken stew first; I stewed it all morning."

Ren Ni Shang was more direct, reaching out to feed him to his lips: "The fish has no bones; I'll feed you."

The three women, intentionally or unintentionally, were actually vying for Lin Yuan.

The three women were secretly competing, comparing themselves.

Even Qin Bore, that ethereal goddess, seemed to have joined the comparison battle.

Lin Yuan froze in place……

His left hand was held by Ren Ni Shang with chopsticks……

On his right, You Nianchu raised a soup spoon……

Directly opposite, Qin Bore's hand was almost touching his lips……

The three women's gazes, like hooks, locked onto him……

The surrounding students were dumbfounded.

The classmates were all shocked…… Good grief, this Lin Yuan, his luck with women is excessive, right?!

Lin Yuan looked at the bowl piled high like a mountain with food……

He only felt this wasn't a meal; it was clearly a "battlefield"……

It's even more nerve‑wracking than facing the siege of the new faction's bigwigs.

This Shura‑like scene draws the whole cafeteria's attention to this table……

However, this Shura‑like scene has only just begun to heat up……

Another woman suddenly walked over.

In the cafeteria, the sound of high heels approached slowly.

A gentle female voice suddenly interjected: "Lin Yuan, are you guys eating?"

Lin Yuan stiffened all over, looked up, and saw Du Wanhe holding a tray and standing beside the table……

She wore a light‑pink knit sweater and had a gentle smile on her face.

Du Wanhe's beautiful eyes swept over everyone at the table, and she said somewhat surprised: "Huh, you have so many friends around you? Do you mind if I join you?"

"A little." Qin Bore spoke first, her tone flat yet aloof.

"Very much!" You Nianchu frowned; now there's another love rival.

"Very much." Ren Ni Shang was even more blunt, too lazy to bother with pleasantries.

Du Wanhe's smile froze for an instant.

However, Du Wanhe quickly recovered her composure, spread her hands, and said: "It's fine if you mind; I don't."

Saying that, she directly pulled open the empty seat opposite Lin Yuan……

Just as she sat down, Du Wanhe took out a small bowl of fermented‑rice glutinous balls from her own tray.

She smiled and pushed it toward Lin Yuan: "Lin Yuan, you used to love this when you were studying; I specially ordered it for you. Eat more, while it's hot—sweet and tasty, it even whets the appetite."

Du Wanhe said, scooped up a ball with a spoon, and fed it to Lin Yuan's mouth.

Four women surrounded Lin Yuan, simultaneously pushing the food in their hands toward him……

The students in the cafeteria all looked bewildered?

Everyone's gaze was focused on this table.

Lin Yuan swallowed, gave a dry laugh, and shrank back: "Um… I'm not hungry; actually I'm already full."

Having said that, he tried to get up to make a break for it.

But as Lin Yuan rose halfway, the people on both sides pressed him down firmly.

Ren Ni Shang grabbed his left arm……

You Nianchu gripped his right arm……

The two women exerted force, pushing Lin Yuan back into his chair.

"Eat!"

"Don't leave until you've finished!" two voices said in unison.

It was You Nianchu and Ren Ni Shang; the two women's tones were full of unyielding firmness.

Qin Bore set down her chopsticks, looking at him with a half‑smile.

"Professor Lin, wasting food isn't good; my goodwill—you can't very well refuse it, can you?"

Du Wanhe shook the fermented‑rice ball in her hand, her eyes gentle yet insistent: "Just eat one, okay?"