Qin Churan's curiosity was also piqued by the medicinal fragrance, so the two of them headed downstairs, one after the other, and went out to the backyard.
In the yard, Chen Lin was absorbed in preparing the century-old reishi. Using a small knife, he carefully sliced its cap into pieces as thin as cicada wings, his expression focused and his gaze intent.
The afternoon sunlight fell across his handsome profile, edging it in a warm golden glow.
As Qin Churan watched him, an indescribable rush of emotion suddenly welled up inside her.
Was he... brewing medicine for me?
I used to provoke him all the time, yet not only did he take me in, he's now personally preparing such expensive medicinal ingredients for me...
For a moment, Qin Churan felt her heart skip a beat. Watching Chen Lin work so intently, she even felt her eyes begin to sting.
"Wow! Chen Lin! That reishi is huge!"
Li Jiaojiao, ever the curious one, was the first to run over. Her wide eyes filled with wonder at the century-old reishi on the cutting board, which was bigger than her face.
She leaned toward the clay pot and sniffed deeply, her face full of bliss. "It smells so good! What kind of medicine are you making?"
"Medicine for beauty and skincare!"
Chen Lin didn't even raise his head. His hands never paused as he concentrated on preparing the medicinal ingredients.
At the mention of beauty and skincare, Qin Churan's heart gave a sudden tremor, and she became even more certain of her guess.
He really is making it for me!
My face was disfigured, and now he's brewing medicine for me!
Li Jiaojiao's eyes immediately lit up. She loved looking pretty more than anything.
"For beauty and skincare? Can I drink some, then?