Qin Yun Had Bad News for Brother Fan!

Qin Wentian led Xiao Fan to a separate courtyard in the Qin Family.

Flowers and plants filled the courtyard, clearly tended with great care by its owner.

"Yun'er~ It's Grandpa! I brought a young friend for you to meet."

Qin Wentian knocked on the courtyard gate and called inside.

"Creak~~~"

The gate swung open.

A peerlessly beautiful woman appeared before them.

She was like a graceful melody from an ancient song.

Her figure was willowy, swaying like a willow in the breeze. She wore a pale moon-white qipao, looking elegant and dignified.

Her brows were like emerald feathers, her skin like snow, her waist like a silken sash, and her teeth like rows of pearls. She was captivating.

Only her expression seemed a little cool and indifferent.

She even looked somewhat impatient.

"Grandpa~ Please stop introducing people to me. I don't need it. Also, I'm feeling a little unwell this morning and need to rest. I have to go to the office this afternoon, too."

Qin Yun frowned. Elder Qin was always introducing her to some promising young man, as if he were afraid she'd never get married.

Did she really need to worry about that? If Qin Yun announced she wanted to marry, she didn't know how many people would trample their way over the Qin Family's doorstep.

"Hello, Miss Qin~ My name is Xiao Fan. It's a pleasure to meet you. I just heard you're feeling a little unwell. Perhaps I can help. I know a little medicine, and I'd be happy to assist you."

When Xiao Fan saw Qin Yun, his eyes nearly popped out of his head. He wanted nothing more than to glue them to her.

The moment he heard her gentle, soft-spoken voice, paired with her appearance and figure, he was utterly captivated.

So he immediately stepped forward like a peacock displaying its feathers, eager to show off. She said she wasn't feeling well, didn't she? Perfect. He'd studied medicine for years—this was a chance to get close to the eldest young lady of the Qin Family.

"Oh~ I didn't know you knew medicine, young friend! Yun'er, let Xiao Fan take a look at you~ He can give you a proper treatment."

Qin Wentian was becoming more and more pleased with Xiao Fan. He was both book-smart and battle-ready, and now he even knew medicine. He was a perfect match for Qin Yun.

"Grandpa~ Didn't you hear him? He knows a little medicine, which means he doesn't know much at all. I know my own body, so there's no need to fuss over me!"

Qin Yun had noticed Xiao Fan's invasive stare and felt uncomfortable. He was no different from the others.

On top of that, it was that time of the month, and she was feeling even more irritable.

So she didn't bother being polite.

"Don't take it to heart, young friend~ My granddaughter's always like this. She's cool and distant with everyone."

When Qin Wentian saw Qin Yun speaking so sharply, he hurried to smooth things over. He couldn't let Xiao Fan, whom he was so pleased with, feel embarrassed!

Xiao Fan didn't feel embarrassed in the slightest. Instead, he looked even more interested.

"Hahaha~ Don't worry, Elder Qin. I really admire Miss Qin's personality. There's a unique charm in her reserve that makes me want to understand her even more."

Xiao Fan thought prickly roses were the best. It was only satisfying when you conquered them.

He'd never be interested in women who threw themselves at him. The women of the Dragon Gate's master had to have a personality of their own.

"Miss Qin, I've actually spent more than ten years immersed in the study of medicine. I wouldn't claim to be unrivaled in the world, but I'm among the best in the country. If you don't believe me, why not let me take a look?"

Come on, little beauty. Take the bait.

"No need. I'm going inside to rest."

Qin Yun couldn't be bothered with him. Her mood was already terrible because of her period, and then she had to put up with a man staring straight at her first thing in the morning. Of course she was annoyed.

Qin Yun was just about to close the door when a hand reached out to stop her.

"Miss Qin, I'm only concerned about your health. Why not let me take a look?"

Xiao Fan did his best to put on a warm, refined smile, wondering, This doesn't make sense. Why is she so cold?

"Mr. Xiao, do you not understand Huaxia's language, or do you not understand plain speech? I said no, so no. Please let go."

Qin Yun looked thoroughly impatient. If her grandpa hadn't been standing there, she would have cursed him out.

"Heh. Then take care of yourself, Miss Qin. I'll be staying at the Qin Family for a while, so if you feel unwell, you can..."

Xiao Fan kept smiling, hoping to say a few more words, but he didn't get to finish.

"Bang!"

The thunderous slam of the door told everyone outside just how unhappy the courtyard's owner was.

"Young friend... Don't take it to heart. Yun'er, she..."

Qin Wentian looked awkward, too. Qin Yun had always turned down the people he introduced with courtesy, even when she wasn't interested. Why was she so irritable today?

"Elder Qin, it's fine. Miss Qin must be in a bad mood because she isn't feeling well. What a shame. I'd wanted to take her pulse and see if I could help."

Xiao Fan looked magnanimous and regretful, and Qin Wentian couldn't help admiring his good manners and generous nature.

He had no idea Xiao Fan was cursing up a storm inside.

Damn woman! I, Xiao Fan, personally offered to help you, and you dare shut me out? How many people are lucky enough to have me take their pulse? But that's all right. The wilder you are, the more I love you! Now this is a challenge.

"Why don't you come sit with me, young friend? You can take my pulse while you're at it and see how I'm doing."

Qin Wentian warmly took Xiao Fan's hand. He was growing more and more fond of him.

Xiao Fan's mouth twitched, and he tried to pull his hand away, but Qin Wentian held on tight.

"Heh heh heh. If you say so, Elder Qin, I'll gladly obey."

You old geezer. You'd better not be some old pervert.

"Hahahaha~ Good! Young friend, let's go. We'll have a nice long chat."

Qin Wentian happily led Xiao Fan away by the hand, leaving Qin Yun's courtyard.

Qin Yun lay in bed. Just thinking about Xiao Fan's stare and behavior made her feel sick.

She'd disliked him from the very first moment she saw him.

She felt that Xiao Fan wore a hypocritical mask; his eyes gave away exactly what kind of person he was.

And someone like that was actually staying at the Qin Family? What was Grandpa thinking?

Suddenly, a wave of cramps twisted through Qin Yun's stomach, making her loathe Xiao Fan even more.

Never mess with a woman on her period.

Ever since Lin Ao had pinned Xiao Fan down and beaten him, nothing had gone his way.

Lin Ao had battered a good deal of the Heavenly Mandate aura out of him, leaving it weaker than ever.

That was probably why Qin Yun's attitude had changed so drastically.

In the original timeline, Xiao Fan had indeed made a good first impression on Qin Yun.

In her eyes, he was a refined and elegant young gentleman.

He was modest, courteous, and sincere. Everyone in the Qin Family had a very good impression of him.

If Lin Ao had been there, he would definitely have been utterly dumbfounded again.

It was off course again—way, way off course.

But even though things had gone off course, it was really satisfying!

Hey! Brother Fan, look at you now!

You can't keep up anymore, Brother Fan!