Chapter 12 An Yiqing Goes Viral (1)

An Yiqing was not a saint who did things without expecting anything in return. The reason she quietly left after the elderly awoke was twofold. First, if the person she had saved came from an ordinary family, An Yiqing felt it was better not to seek a reward for helping others. If the elder was very wealthy, then if he truly wanted to express his gratitude, he would naturally find a way to reach her. As for the second reason for leaving quietly... well, it was breakfast time in the canteen, and her favorite shrimp dumplings were on the menu today. If she didn't go now, there would be none left...

So Qingqing, the main reason you left was actually because of the shrimp dumplings, wasn't it?...

Tang Lin stared absentmindedly at the girl in front of him who was eating her shrimp dumplings with satisfaction, thinking that the canteen's dumplings must be a heavenly delicacy given her enjoyment. Hehe, maybe that's what this girl truly believed. After what had happened earlier, he had gained a deeper understanding of her. Although she might appear aloof and slow to react, she was also intelligent and quick-witted. And though indifferent, she wasn't ignorant of the ways of the world. She wasn't incapable of anger, perhaps in her heart, she simply did not take the petty schemes of others seriously.

Tang Lin bitterly smiled within, originally thinking that he was well-suited for her, but realizing now that she had long outstripped him by a long mile. The girl in front of him naturally appeared slow, and now it seemed his hopes were even more remote. Well, better not to force it. Being cared for by her as a friend was actually quite a blessing.

After having breakfast, An Yiqing and Tang Lin returned to their dormitory. She did not pay much attention to the morning's events, as treating and saving people was a common occurrence for her. However, for those who had witnessed the event, it was truly no small matter. Fueled by incessant gossip and inquiries, the identity of the beautiful woman who treated the elder quickly surfaced – she was none other than An Yiqing, the newly appointed Xuan University Campus Beauty!

A freshly made post on the Xuan University campus forum was quickly stickied and shot to the top of the trending list. Many students who had just woken up from sleeping in saw the eye-catching headline: "Xuan University's New Campus Beauty, An Yiqing, Saves Life on Campus – Her Medical Arts So Advanced They Make the Experts Blush!" The post's author excitedly detailed the morning's events at the pavilion, including the dialogue between the man in black and An Yiqing, and vividly depicted her administering acupuncture, even attaching several photos taken with a smartphone at the scene. As soon as this post was published, it set off waves of excitement. Many were impressed by An Yiqing's commanding presence when she said, "If I fail, I will give you my life." Who could have imagined that the Xuan University Campus Beauty was not only beautiful but also so domineering and impressive? This was the true embodiment of beauty and brains, wasn't it? Did any other school have such a formidable and medically skilled Campus Beauty?!

Of course, not everyone viewed the matter with a positive mindset. Some with more extreme thoughts, or those who were sour for not being able to taste the grapes, claimed it was all self-promotion by An Yiqing and that she must be crazy for fame. However, as more and more eyewitnesses of the event posted their accounts and confirmed the story, such mind-boggling comments were quickly overwhelmed by overwhelming adoration for the Campus Beauty.

An Yiqing, of course, was unaware of the sensation she had caused at the school; at the moment, she was poring over the "Compendium of Materia Medica," a book she had read countless times before, beginning from the start once again. To her, each reading of this essence of wisdom condensed by ancient sages brought new insights and indescribable joy.

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Ruan Xue got up early today. Her brother, Ruan Hao, had a flight returning to Xuandu City at 7:30 in the morning. She had a close relationship with her brother, who had taken care of her since their parents passed away. Naturally, it fell to her as the loving younger sister to pick him up from the airport.

Although it was still early, the airport was not very quiet. Ruan Xue quickly spotted Ruan Hao pushing his luggage. Standing at 1.85 meters with a sharp gaze and firm lips, he was clearly someone meticulous in his dealings. After picking him up, Ruan Xue ordered her brother to take a short rest in the car, insisting that she should drive. Ruan Hao wouldn't refuse his sister's kindness, of course. Although not tired, a little nap was a good chance to rest his eyes. Ruan Xue drove onto the highway, and with the silence in the car coupled with her decent driving skills, it wasn't long before Ruan Hao fell asleep.