Chapter 661: I, I want to fall in love with you

After Lin Yuan passed the lung, the whole person was stunned.

For a moment, he couldn't react……

You Nianchu watched Lin Yuan's dazed appearance, and the slyness and smugness in her eyes could no longer be hidden……

You Nianchu secretly lifted the corner of her mouth into a smile.

But the little girl still pretended to be in pain, lightly moving the jade foot stepping on Lin Yuan's face, her voice soft and sweet:

"Lin Laoshi, sorry sorry, I didn't mean to, it really hurts, I moved unconsciously……"

Lin Yuan instantly came to his senses, his cheeks flushed, and he hastily turned his head.

Lin Yuan hurriedly avoided her jade foot.

But his nostrils…… still lingered with You Nianchu's faint fragrance, mixed with her body scent……

This left Lin Yuan's mind in great turmoil.

The rain-soaked tone was full of embarrassment and reproach: "Don't mess around! Behave yourself!"

Lin Yuan took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil in his heart.

Lin Yuan no longer looked at her, picked up the ice pack again, and carefully placed it on her swollen ankle.

Lin Yuan's movements…… remained gentle, but now carried a deliberate distance.

Next, Lin Yuan patiently helped You Nianchu massage to reduce swelling.

Lin Yuan's fingertips lightly pressed her fair and tender ankle, with moderate force, alleviating her pain.

You Nianchu sat obediently, no longer messing around, only the smugness in her eyes undiminished.

She from time to time secretly glanced at Lin Yuan's serious side profile, the corner of her mouth bearing a sweet smile, enjoying this unique closeness.

After about half an hour, You Nianchu's ankle swelling gradually subsided, and the pain lessened considerably.

Lin Yuan put away the ice pack and stood up.

Lin Yuan said in a cold tone: "Alright, the swelling is mostly gone, you be careful, don't run around recklessly. It's getting late, I'll see you downstairs, you take a taxi home yourself."

He really didn't want to let You Nianchu stay overnight; he just wanted to get rid of her quickly to avoid this embarrassment and ambiguity.

You Nianchu, though reluctant, also knew to call it a day, and nodded obediently.

You Nianchu pretended to be well-behaved: "Thank you, Lin Laoshi, thank you for your hard work."

Lin Yuan supported her, carefully sending her downstairs.

Watching her get into the taxi, and confirming the car had driven away, he finally relaxed.

Lin Yuan turned and hurried home, feeling utterly exhausted, his heart full of helplessness.

Thinking about it, there are still several months until the National Medical Competition.

That is to say, he still needs to continue tutoring You Nianchu for several months……

Lin Yuan let out a sigh……

He could say he was completely entangled by this little girl.

……

In the blink of an eye, it was Sunday the next day.

Lin Yuan arrived early at Zhijiang University's classroom.

Just as he reached the podium, he saw You Nianchu already seated in the most prominent spot in the front row, dressed in a fresh outfit, her eyes sparkling as she looked at him.

You Nianchu's face was full of anticipation.

Fudan University's campus belle, Chu Yuwei, came again today.

This Chu Yuwei, lately she hasn't been going to Fudan University every day, instead coming to Zhijiang University to attend lectures.

Chu Yuwei still sat not far away, though her complexion wasn't great, her eyes hinted at a subtle melancholy.

At the start of class, after Lin Yuan finished explaining a knowledge point, You Nianchu immediately raised her hand and asked a question in a clear voice.

You Nianchu's question was precise and profound, and could combine previous tutoring content, applying one example to many.

You Nianchu was proactive throughout, almost monopolizing all question opportunities.

After each answer she gave, she would unconsciously glance toward Chu Yuwei.

You Nianchu's eyes…… carried a hint of provocation, obviously intending to overwhelm Chu Yuwei on purpose.

Chu Yuwei watched You Nianchu's arrogant display, and saw Lin Yuan patiently answering You Nianchu…… her jealousy surged up instantly.

Chu Yuwei's complexion…… became increasingly unpleasant.,

Chu Yuwei several times wanted to raise her hand to ask a question, but You Nianchu always beat her to it.

In the end, Chu Yuwei simply stopped raising her hand, just sitting in her seat, staring coldly at You Nianchu.

Chu Yuwei's unwillingness and jealousy in her eyes were undisguised, and the aura around her sank.

Lin Yuan took in their rivalry, his heart full of helplessness.,

Lin Yuan could only pretend not to notice, and continued teaching.

He tried to respond fairly to each student's question.,

But You Nianchu's enthusiasm was really outstanding, so it was inevitable to pay her a bit more attention.

This made Chu Yuwei's jealousy even greater.

At noon, the dismissal bell rang.

Lin Yuan hastily gathered his lecture notes and quickly returned to his part-time office.

He still dared not go to the cafeteria to eat, for fear of being entangled by You Nianchu and Chu Yuwei.,,

Lin Yuan took out his phone, habitually ordered a takeout, planning to eat quietly and rest a moment.

But just as he finished ordering the takeout, the office door was lightly knocked.

You Nianchu walked in holding a delicate thermal bucket, smiling.

You Nianchu said in a soft, sweet tone: "Lin Laoshi, I guess you're going to order takeout again; I specially made you a love lunch for you. Try it, this is something I made myself."

Saying that, she placed the insulated bucket on the desk and opened it carefully.

The aroma instantly spread, all dishes Lin Yuan loves to eat.

Lin Yuan looked at the love lunch on the desk, his eyes full of helplessness.

Lin Yuan wanted to refuse, but seeing You Nianchu's eyes full of expectation, he remembered her sprained ankle from yesterday...

Lin Yuan really couldn't bring himself to be harsh, so he could only sigh helplessly:

"Don't do it again next time."

Although he spoke words of refusal, Lin Yuan's body honestly sat down.

Lin Yuan picked up his chopsticks and began eating the lunch You Nianchu made.

Though the taste wasn't as good as his own cooking, it wasn't bad either, filled with heartfelt intention.

You Nianchu watched him eat, her face full of joy, sitting beside him, obediently watching him.

You Nianchu occasionally handed him a napkin, asking in a soft, sweet tone whether it tasted good.

In You Nianchu's eyes... lay eagerness to please and delight.

While eating, Lin Yuan complained helplessly, yet he didn't put down his chopsticks, thereby acknowledging her feelings.

All day, You Nianchu clung to Lin Yuan without leaving his side.

She actively asked questions in class, and after class followed him back to the office, either bringing him water or keeping him company.

Even if Lin Yuan deliberately kept his distance, she didn't mind and continued to stick to him.

Chu Yuwei watched the two inseparable figures, her jealousy growing stronger, yet she could do nothing about it.

Chu Yuwei could only seethe inwardly, and in the end simply left school early.

Finally, they made it to evening.

After the last class ended, Lin Yuan packed up his lecture notes, just wanting to get away quickly.

But You Nianchu had already blocked the classroom door, a sweet smile on her face.

You Nianchu quickly stepped forward, grabbed his arm, and said in a soft, sweet tone:

"Lin Laoshi, we agreed—today evening we'll continue reviewing lessons; let me go home with you!"

Lin Yuan looked at her hand tightly gripping his arm, recalled their agreement, and glanced at her still slightly swollen ankle.

Lin Yuan's helplessness welled up again in his heart; he could only nod helplessly.

Lin Yuan let her follow him as they walked toward the parking lot.

He realized he could not possibly escape the grasp of this little girl.

The car slowly entered Lin Yuan's residential compound; after parking, the two went upstairs together.

Just as the door opened, You Nianchu skillfully changed her shoes, as if she were at home.

She obediently sat on the sofa, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Lin Yuan:

"Lin Laoshi, I'm hungry again; could you make me dinner? Only when I'm full will I have the energy to study properly~"

Her tone was soft and sweet, with a hint of coquettishness, making it impossible to refuse.

Lin Yuan looked at her cute appearance and helplessly shook his head.

Lin Yuan turned and walked into the kitchen: "All you know is to eat; wait a moment, I'll make it quickly."

He skillfully tied on his apron, took out the ingredients, and moved with practiced ease.

Soon, a few light yet tasty home-cooked dishes were placed on the table, still to You Nianchu's liking.

Lin Yuan also took into account her not-yet-fully-reduced ankle, avoiding any spicy or irritating seasonings.

You Nianchu eagerly picked up her chopsticks and ate heartily.

As she ate, she kept praising: "Lin Laoshi, your cooking is too delicious, even more fragrant than what I made yesterday! If I come to your house every day to study, won't I get to eat your cooking every day?"

She said this, lifting her head to look at Lin Yuan, her eyes full of anticipation and mischief.

On the surface she was asking about food, but in reality she wanted to further close the distance between them.

Lin Yuan paused in his dish-serving motion, his tone tinged with complaint, yet he didn't refuse: "You have so many thoughts; first eat properly, then hurry to study after you finish—don't just think about slacking off."

You Nianchu smiled, her eyes crinkling, nodded obediently, and ate with increasing delight.

Her eyes were full of joy—she knew that Lin Yuan's tacit approval was the greatest indulgence for her.

The two quietly finished dinner; You Nianchu rose voluntarily to help Lin Yuan clear the bowls and chopsticks, but he stopped her.

"Stay seated and don't move; your ankle isn't fully healed yet, so don't move around—I'll take care of the cleanup."

His tone was flat as he turned and cleared the bowls and chopsticks...

Lin Yuan quickly washed and dried his hands, then brought You Nianchu into the study to begin tonight's tutoring.

Tonight's tutoring content, Lin Yuan arranged for hands-on practice with the Silver Needle.

This is the key to winning the National Medical Competition.

In Chinese medicine, to surpass Western medicine, one must rely on acupuncture.

Of course, this is also You Nianchu's weak point.

Lin Yuan took out the cotton pads and Silver Needle he usually uses for practice from the drawer and placed them on the desk.

Lin Yuan said seriously: "Today we'll focus on practicing needle insertion with the Silver Needle—first watch my demonstration, remember the angle and force, then you try it yourself."

Speaking, Lin Yuan picked up the Silver Needle, his fingertips firmly holding the needle's end,

his gaze focused, wrist exerting slight force, he precisely pierced the cotton pad, the motion smooth and swift, done in one fluid motion.

After the demonstration, he handed the Silver Needle to You Nianchu, indicating she should try:

"Come, give it a try; don't be nervous, slowly find the feeling—the key is to steady your wrist and master the needle insertion angle."

You Nianchu took the Silver Needle, a hint of slyness flashing in her eyes……

She deliberately pretended to be nervous, her fingers trembling slightly, the hand holding the Silver Needle swaying back and forth, hesitating to insert the needle.

After a moment, she cried "aiya," the Silver Needle slipping from her grasp and clattering to the ground.

She immediately lowered her head, bent over to pick it up, deliberately staggering, her shoulder heavily bumping Lin Yuan's knee, then she reached out and firmly gripped Lin Yuan's thigh to steady herself, preventing herself from falling.

Afterwards, she slowly lifted her head, her eye sockets slightly reddened.

The little girl's eyes were glistening, carrying a hint of grievance and guilt, she apologized in a soft, tender tone:

"Sorry, Lin Laoshi, I was too nervous—I not only dropped the needle but also bumped into you; are you alright?"

Her voice was soft, her eyes full of flattery……%

She looked utterly at a loss, making anyone who saw her feel pity.

Lin Yuan stiffened slightly from her impact, feeling the soft touch on his thigh, his cheeks instantly flushing with a hint of embarrassed complexity.

Lin Yuan's heart…… a ripple of something strange rose.

He helplessly sighed, bent over, and picked up the Silver Needle from the ground.

Lin Yuan's tone carried a hint of helplessness, yet without any blame: "It's fine, be careful, don't fall again."

Saying that, Lin Yuan took the Silver Needle to the bathroom, carefully disinfected it, then returned to the desk.

He saw You Nianchu still somewhat flustered, so he pulled over a chair and sat beside her.

Lin Yuan gently held her hand, adjusted her needle‑holding posture, and patiently instructed:

"Look, hold the needle tip like this, keep your wrist steady, and when inserting the needle be quick, accurate, and stable, with the angle around fifteen degrees—only then can you pierce the cotton ball precisely."

The warmth of Lin Yuan's palm, through the thin sleeve, tightly wrapped You Nianchu's hand, warm and strong, making her cheeks instantly turn red.

You Nianchu's heartbeat…… also involuntarily quickened.

She deliberately slowed her movements, slightly stiffening her wrist, allowing Lin Yuan to guide her hand‑over‑hand.

She, greedily enjoying this close contact.

You Nianchu's eyes…… were full of delight and pride, the corner of her mouth subtly lifting a barely noticeable smile.

Lin Yuan focused on guiding her, completely unaware of her thoughts.

Lin Yuan simply thought she was genuinely nervous and truly incapable of handling it.

So Lin Yuan patiently adjusted her posture, demonstrating again and again, until You Nianchu could barely steady her wrist and insert the needle accurately, whereupon he let out a slight sigh of relief.

Unnoticed, the night grew ever darker.

The clock on the wall pointed to past eleven at night, and the extra lessons finally ended.

Lin Yuan put away the Silver Needle and cotton ball, leaned wearily against the chair back, and rubbed his throbbing temples:

"Alright, we'll stop tutoring here for today—it's late, hurry home and rest."

You Nianchu rose, walked to the window, gently pulled back a corner of the curtain, and watched the fine drizzle outside, a flash of slyness crossing her eyes.

You Nianchu immediately turned, her face showing a hint of grievance and anticipation as she looked at Lin Yuan and said:

"Lin Laoshi, it's raining outside; I rushed out without an umbrella—what should I do? It's so late, the rain is heavy, and taking a cab alone wouldn't be safe……"

Lin Yuan followed her gaze to the window and indeed saw the rain sliding down the glass.

The rain wasn't heavy, but it was enough to soak clothing.

A sense of helplessness welled up in his heart again, realizing he had once been outmaneuvered by this little girl.

Lin Yuan could only resign himself to standing: "Wait, I'll go find a spare umbrella and see you downstairs."

Saying that, Lin Yuan turned to fetch a spare umbrella, soon returning with a black one which he handed to You Nianchu:

"Let's go, I'll see you downstairs."

You Nianchu obediently took the umbrella, a sweet smile on her face, closely following Lin Yuan out the door.

The hallway was quiet, only the sound of their footsteps.

Upon reaching the ground floor, the dampness of the rain rushed toward them.

Lin Yuan opened the umbrella, gesturing for You Nianchu to come over:

"Come over, get under the umbrella so you don't get wet."

You Nianchu immediately quickened her steps and ducked under the umbrella—

The umbrella's space was small; the two stood side by side, the distance instantly shrinking until they were almost pressed together.

You Nianchu deliberately leaned toward Lin Yuan, her arm pressing tightly against his sleeve, clearly feeling his warm presence.

You Nianchu's heart was full of joy.

She slightly turned her head to look at Lin Yuan's profile.

You Nianchu spoke softly, with a hint of suggestion:

"Lin Laoshi, thank you for always taking care of me. To be honest, being able to come to your house for tutoring every day feels more reassuring than school; being able to quietly stay together like this truly makes me happy."

Her voice was soft, carrying a touch of sincerity and reliance.

You Nianchu ostensibly spoke about her tutoring experience, but in fact was expressing her feelings, hinting that she liked this alone time with Lin Yuan.

Lin Yuan's body tensed slightly, his steps pausing, the waves in his heart rising again.

Lin Yuan said nothing, merely holding the umbrella silently.

You Nianchu hesitated a moment, seeing Lin Yuan's lack of reaction, she bit her lip and suddenly said again, "Lin Laoshi, I'm serious…… I, want to date you, okay?"