Chapter 665: Promoted to become brother‑in‑law?

He never expected that You Nianchu would make such a bold request……

Lin Yuan momentarily didn't know how to respond.

His whole body went stiff, even his breathing became somewhat rapid.

"This won't do……" Lin Yuan directly shook his head and refused.

He's a man, after all.

You Nianchu is an unmarried young lady; how could this be?

But You Nianchu's pretty face flushed red as she pleaded, "I really want to take a bath, please… Lin Laoshi……"

Lin Yuan hesitated.

He saw the pleading and shyness in You Nianchu's eyes, and thinking of her leg wound, she could hardly stand on her own……

The struggle in Lin Yuan's heart gradually faded, and he finally sighed helplessly……

Lin Yuan compromised, "Alright, I'll help you."

As his words fell, Lin Yuan's gaze darted away; he dared not look into You Nianchu's eyes.

Lin Yuan could only turn away, enduring the sharp pain in his abdomen, slowly removing his blood‑stained clothes, leaving only his undergarments.

Afterwards, Lin Yuan carefully walked to You Nianchu, bent over, and lifted her in a horizontal hold.

Lin Yuan's movements were extremely gentle, fearing to hurt her wound, and also afraid his own abdominal wound would split open.

Lin Yuan, holding You Nianchu's arms with slight force, stepped step by step into the bathroom.

You Nianchu obediently leaned against his chest, her cheek touching his torso, and could clearly hear his rapid heartbeat.

The corner of You Nianchu's mouth…… quietly curled into a bashful smile.

Her jade arm instinctively wrapped around Lin Yuan's neck, pressing her delicate body tightly against him.

Lin Yuan turned on the water heater and adjusted the temperature.

Then, Lin Yuan carefully helped You Nianchu under the showerhead.

Lin Yuan himself…… stood aside, eyes tightly shut the whole time.

Lin Yuan's hands stiffly supported her arms, daring not to make any extra movement.

At this moment, even Lin Yuan's breathing became cautious.

You Nianchu began leaning against the wall, slowly taking off her outer clothing.

But Lin Yuan kept his eyes shut, not peeking at all.

You Nianchu began turning on the shower switch.

The warm water flow…… slid down You Nianchu's hair, washing away the dirt and blood on her body……

Everyone says Liu Xiaohui remained chaste while sitting with a woman in his arms.

But Lin Yuan is a normal man.

Liu Xiaohui's chastity was because he was impotent.

A normal man, who would sit still without misbehaving?

You Nianchu relied on Lin Yuan's support, barely managing to steady her stance l.

She strained to pick up the body wash, gently rubbing her body……

But her calf wound sent waves of sharp pain, making her whole body go weak, even the strength to lift her hand gradually fading……

At this moment, Lin Yuan only felt his mouth dry and tongue parched……

Yet Lin Yuan still kept his eyes tightly shut, not daring to open them……

Lin Yuan's hands tightly gripped You Nianchu's arms, his body stiff as a stone.

Lin Yuan's mind was in utter chaos, he could only silently repeat in his heart……

He reminded himself…… to stay calm.

I'm just helping her bathe, I must not let my thoughts run wild.

When washing her back, You Nianchu's arms simply couldn't reach……

She slightly turned her head, her cheeks flushing……

You Nianchu spoke softly with a hint of grievance, saying quietly to Lin Yuan:

"Lin Laoshi, I can't reach my back; could you…… help me wash it?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan couldn't help but twitch the corner of his mouth……

Lin Yuan's heart was full of speechlessness……

You really don't treat me as an outsider……

But seeing You Nianchu's injured state……

Lin Yuan couldn't refuse either, so he helplessly replied, "Okay."

Lin Yuan kept his eyes shut, slowly reached out, and carefully took the towel beside him.

He dipped it in warm water and body wash, kept his eyes closed, relying on feeling, and gently wiped You Nianchu's back.

You Nianchu suddenly slipped slightly with her feet; she did it on purpose.

You Nianchu let out a soft gasp……

"Ah~" You Nianchu cried out, then her soft delicate body lost balance and lunged straight into Lin Yuan's arms.

At that moment Lin Yuan was half‑squatting……

To make it easier to wipe her back, Lin Yuan leaned slightly forward, squatting in front of You Nianchu.

At that moment, caught off guard, Lin Yuan was squarely tackled by You Nianchu.

Due to a coincidence in their poses……

Accompanied by……,,

This scene…… completely froze Lin Yuan!

Lin Yuan's mind went blank in an instant, even forgetting to breathe.

Lin Yuan was completely dazed, his whole body as if under a paralysis spell, frozen in place.

These, densely packed, wrapped around him……

Making it hard for him to breathe, his chest feeling tight, almost to the point of suffocation.

You Nianchu leaned against his embrace, able to clearly feel…… his stiff body and rapid breathing……

You Nianchu's mouth corner…… quietly curled into a shy yet proud smile.

She did not get up……

Then she……

She wanted to repay his lifesaving kindness with this……

Also also taking this opportunity, she confessed the love she had hidden in her heart for a long time.

You Nianchu raised her head, looking at Lin Yuan still stiff.

You Nianchu's eyes…… were full of tenderness.

She gently stroked his cheek, her voice soft and deep: "Lin Laoshi, I like you, I…… want to give myself to you."

Swish~!

Hearing those words, Lin Yuan's mind went completely blank!

Just as You Nianchu was about to get closer……%

But Lin Yuan suddenly snapped back to his senses.

Lin Yuan's eyes showed shock and panic…… gradually being replaced by calm.

He firmly pressed down on You Nianchu's hand, stopping her movement.

Lin Yuan's tone…… carried a hint of urgency.

Lin Yuan softly refused:

"No, Nianchu, we can't do this, we can't be like this."

He forcibly suppressed his heart's flutter and panic, taking a deep breath.

Lin Yuan strove to calm himself……

He carefully supported You Nianchu's body, letting her stand steady.

Then, Lin Yuan quickly walked to the side, picking up the clean towel draped on the rack.

Lin Yuan draped the towel…… lightly over You Nianchu's body.

The towel tightly wrapped her.

Lin Yuan said solemnly: "Calm down, Nianchu, you're injured, don't think wildly, we shouldn't be like this."

Having said that, Lin Yuan dared not look at You Nianchu's eyes filled with loss and grievance.

Lin Yuan's complexion was complex, his heartbeat still rapid.

He turned around in a panic, not even having time to wipe the water off his body.

Lin Yuan staggered toward the bathroom door, walking and speaking anxiously: "You wash yourself slowly, I…… I'm leaving first, call me if anything."

As his words fell, he hastily pulled open the bathroom door and fled the bathroom……

Lin Yuan fled quickly, as if a flood beast chased him from behind.

The bathroom door was gently closed, blocking their line of sight……

You Nianchu, wrapped in a towel, stood under the showerhead, looking at the closed bathroom door, her eyes full of loss and grievance.

Lin Yuan stood outside the door for a long time, his fingertips still retaining the sensation of touching You Nianchu's skin, the sweet bodily fragrance lingering at his nose……

He repeatedly calmed his heart's flutter, while mentally telling himself to stay calm, yet couldn't help worrying about You Nianchu in the bathroom.

Her lower leg had a gunshot wound, making it impossible for her to stand alone; besides, she had just suffered grievance—what could happen?

But before Lin Yuan could finish his agonizing……

Suddenly, a muffled "thump" came from inside the bathroom.

Immediately after…… came You Nianchu's pained cry: "Ah……"

That voice was full of pain and grievance, instantly breaking the silence in the room.

You Nianchu stood alone under the showerhead; her lower leg wound already made standing difficult, plus the recent loss and grievance……

In her agitated state, her foot slipped and she fell heavily onto the bathroom tiles.

Her lower leg wound was tugged, sending a piercing pain that made her eyes instantly red, tears unstoppably falling.

You Nianchu lay on the cold tiles, enduring the wound's sharp pain, voice choked with crying, she shouted toward the doorway:

"Lin Laoshi! You're too cold-blooded! Are you just going to ignore me like this? My lower leg is injured…… I can't stand up……"

You Nianchu's crying was full of grievance, helplessness, and accusation, making listeners' hearts tighten.

Outside the door, Lin Yuan heard her pained cry and sobbing, instantly snapping back to his senses.

Lin Yuan's inner turmoil and hesitation vanished in an instant; he silently cursed his own foolishness……

How could he leave the injured You Nianchu alone in the bathroom, disregarding her safety?

Lin Yuan had no time to think further; he forcefully pushed open the bathroom door and rushed in.

All he saw was You Nianchu lying on the tiles, the towel slightly slipped, the gauze on her lower leg soaked through with water, faint traces of blood seeping out.

She sobbed while looking resentfully at Lin Yuan at the doorway, her eyes full of expectation and accusation.

Lin Yuan quickly stepped forward, ignoring the wet bathroom floor and his own abdominal wound, carefully squatting down……

Lin Yuan avoided You Nianchu's wound and gently lifted her in a horizontal hold.

His movements remained gentle, his tone tinged with self-reproach: "Sorry."

You Nianchu leaned against his embrace, feeling his panic and self-reproach, and her grievous sobs gradually grew quieter……

You Nianchu still couldn't help but sob, tightly gripping his neck, burying her face in his shoulder, as if she had suffered an immense grievance.

Lin Yuan held her and quickly walked out of the bathroom, gently placing her on the sofa.

Lin Yuan quickly fetched clean gauze and disinfectant, carefully removing the soaked gauze from her calf, then re-disinfected, staunched the bleeding, and rewrapped it.

Throughout the process, his movements were extremely gentle, fearing to hurt her, his eyes full of guilt and heartache.

After treating the wound, You Nianchu looked at Lin Yuan, and the grievance in her eyes gradually faded……

In You Nianchu's eyes, it was replaced by a hint of pleading……

You Nianchu gently tugged at Lin Yuan's shirt hem, her voice still hoarse, she whispered:

"Lin Laoshi, my calf is very painful, I'm afraid to go home alone, can I stay at your house? Just for one night, okay?"

Lin Yuan looked at the pleading and fragility in her eyes, and a hint of softness rose in his heart……

But, Lin Yuan thought, their relationship was already ambiguous; if he let her stay, it would inevitably lead to something uncontrollable……

Moreover, he was her teacher, so he must not cross the line.

Lin Yuan took a deep breath, his tone gentle yet carrying an unquestionable firmness, and he lightly shook his head: "Nianchu, no. I'll send you home; only then can I put my mind at ease."

Upon hearing this, You Nianchu's eyes instantly dimmed……

You Nianchu's face was full of loss., b

However, You Nianchu also knew Lin Yuan's temper.

She did not beg any further, merely lowered her head silently and replied softly: "Okay."

Lin Yuan looked at her dejected appearance and sighed helplessly.

Lin Yuan turned and went to the room to change into clean clothes.

He then took out several of his own outfits for You Nianchu to wear.

Then Lin Yuan carefully supported You Nianchu as they slowly went downstairs……

Arriving at the garage, Lin Yuan opened the car door, gently helped her into the passenger seat, and carefully fastened her seatbelt.

The late-night rain had gradually lessened……

The road was still somewhat wet; Lin Yuan started the car and cautiously drove toward You Nianchu's home.

The car interior was silent, only the faint rumble of the engine could be heard, and neither of them spoke……

You Nianchu leaned against the seatback, gazing at the night outside the window, her eyes full of loss.

Meanwhile, Lin Yuan focused on driving, his mind still in turmoil……

On one hand, he felt pity for You Nianchu; on the other, he upheld the teacher-student boundary.

……

Half an hour later, the car slowly entered the villa area where the You family resided……

The Tesla car passed through the quiet tree-lined lane and finally stopped in front of a magnificent villa.

At that moment, the villa's living room…… lights were blazing, obviously someone had been waiting for a while.

Lin Yuan turned off the engine, turned his head to look at You Nianchu in the passenger seat.

Lin Yuan said gently: "We've arrived, I'll help you out."

He opened the car door, walked to the passenger side, and carefully opened the door.

Lin Yuan reached out his hand…… to support You Nianchu.

You Nianchu's calf still hurt; relying on Lin Yuan's strength, she slowly lowered her body.

Her feet lightly touched the ground, her body swayed slightly, and Lin Yuan steadied her firmly.

Just then, the villa's main door was flung open, and a tall figure strode out……

It was You Nianchu's older brother, You Zilong.

You Zilong's brows were filled with anxiety and worry, his hands behind his back, his steps hurried.

Obviously, You Zilong had been waiting for a long time.

Even before Lin Yuan escorted You Nianchu home, she had already sent a WeChat message on her phone, telling her brother in detail about being attacked and rescued by Lin Yuan.

You Zilong strode forward, his gaze falling on You Nianchu, examining her closely……

Especially seeing the bandage wrapped around her calf, You Zilong's worry deepened.

You Zilong's voice urgent: "Niannian, how are you? Does the wound hurt? Anywhere uncomfortable?"

Lin Yuan gently supported You Nianchu, slowly guiding her toward You Zilong.

Lin Yuan said softly: "She was shot in the calf; I've already treated her wound, it's not serious for now, but she still needs to rest properly and not move around."

Upon hearing this, You Zilong quickly stepped forward and took You Nianchu from Lin Yuan's hands……

You Zilong carefully supported his sister's other arm, afraid to aggravate her wound.

You Zilong turned his head to look at Lin Yuan; the anxiety on his face gradually faded, replaced by solemnity and gratitude.

You Zilong reached out and firmly patted Lin Yuan's shoulder, his tone sincere and strong: "Brother-in-law, thank you! If it weren't for you this time, Niannian would likely have been in danger—great kindness needs no thanks; if anything comes up in the future, just speak up!"

"Ah??" Lin Yuan's eyes widened instantly, his whole person dazed??

Lin Yuan's face was full of incredulous astonishment; he subconsciously froze in place, staring at You Zilong??

Lin Yuan, bewildered and confused, couldn't help but retort: "You… what did you call me?"