Chapter 11: The Scoundrel and the Innocent Beauty

Because the video included Yun Guang Mall—a place where many people spend their whole lives never daring to step inside—the urge to click and watch was even stronger. There were countless videos, covering the whole story.

“I can’t help but laugh. These two are such drama queens, causing trouble in Yun Guang Mall. Truly impressive.”

“And mocking Yun Fu for supposedly being unable to let go of Du Xingyuan? She’s already terminated her contract; how could she not let go?”

“These two—what a perfect match: a scumbag and a white lotus.”

“Yun Fu was right: that kind of person and a dog, together forever.”

“But does Yun Fu really know medicine?”

“No way, she only graduated from high school and can’t even do advanced math. How could she possibly know medicine?”

“Let alone medicine, Yun Fu is famous in the entertainment industry for being uneducated.”

Some even compiled Yun Fu’s previous interview videos, showing her suffering from her lack of culture, stumbling over her words.

Yun Fu and the others had no idea about all this buzzing online.

The car slowed to a stop. Lian Hanqi was about to call Yun Fu to get out, but saw that she had already opened her eyes at some point, quickly opened the door, and stepped out.

As they reached the entrance, a figure hurriedly ran toward them, stirring up a whirlwind.

“Cousin, you finally made it! If you didn’t come, Grandma would start urging me to get married again. I’m exhausted. Now you’re here, my shield, Grandma…”

The man rattled off a string of complaints, but when he spotted Yun Fu standing beside Lian Hanqi, he suddenly fell silent as if his throat had been squeezed.

He pointed at Lian Hanqi, his face full of grievance. “Cousin, we agreed to stay single together until old age, but you secretly…” Became the dog. He dared not utter the last few words.

“This is Miss Yun Fu, the very one who performed surgery for Grandma.”

The man before them relaxed instantly at the explanation, his eyes brightening. “So you’re the miraculous doctor! Please come in, welcome, welcome! You saved my grandmother, you’re our family’s benefactor…”

Yun Fu glanced at the man beside her.

His soft brown hair glowed warmly in the golden light of dusk.

His fox-like eyes slanted upward, brimming with charm. One ear bore a steady black stud, which didn’t suit him at all.

A handsome man—one more beautiful than most women—a handsome man who talked far too much.

That was Yun Fu’s first impression of Gu Zhishu.

Unable to bear his chatter, Yun Fu strode straight into the house.

Left behind, Gu Zhishu rubbed his nose and laughed sheepishly. “Cousin, it seems the miraculous doctor is even colder than you. No wonder she’s so famed—such personality!”

Inside, Madam Lian was already waiting at the door for Yun Fu’s arrival.

She hurried out to greet her as soon as she caught sight.

“You must be Miss Yun. Such a lovely young lady!” Upon seeing Yun Fu, Madam Lian’s smile blossomed.

Faced with such a kind elderly woman, Yun Fu’s expression softened as well. “Madam Lian.”

“No need to be so formal. If you don’t mind this old woman, just call me Grandma Lian.”

…Is everyone in this family so friendly?

Yun Fu moved her lips, but in the end only called her “Madam Lian.” It didn’t bother the old lady, though; she happily took Yun Fu’s hand and led her to the table.

“I didn’t know your preferences, so I discussed it with Hanqi and just prepared a few dishes.”

Yun Fu looked over and saw that every dish on the table was precisely what she liked.

She was notoriously picky, and yet somehow these people knew exactly what to serve her.

It must be a coincidence.

Lian Hanqi stood quietly behind her, watching her expressions—her surprise, her frown, her incredulity.

He lowered his gaze to the jade ring on his finger, which was now shining with a bright red light.

“Red light shines, the destined one appears.” The abbot’s words echoed in his mind.

For more than a decade, he’d been haunted by the same dream: a wild and aloof girl’s silhouette.

It was the story of a girl’s life—her birth, her growth, her rise to unparalleled strength, and finally her fall.

The dream was so vivid, it felt as though the girl truly existed in this world, and he could watch her life unfold each time he slept.

It was as if he had lived alongside her, witnessed everything, and the memory of her became an indelible mark in his heart.

Lian Hanqi found it unbelievable, so long ago he sought out the abbot of Lingyin Temple. In the end, the abbot gave him this jade ring and spoke those words.

He watched the slim figure intently, deep contemplation flickering in his eyes.

“Come, come, you two sit down. Tonight, let’s enjoy a good meal together.” Madam Lian took Yun Fu in one hand and Lian Hanqi in the other, seating them beside her.

She looked left and right, growing more delighted with every glance. Whatever crossed her mind, her smile grew even brighter.

Only Lian Hanqi could read her thoughts and shook his head in resignation.

“Yun Fu, how old are you this year?”

Yun Fu happened to be picking up a rib, her cheeks puffed adorably. She swallowed and replied without hesitation, “Nineteen.” The original Yun Fu was nineteen, but in her previous life, she was nearly ten years older.

“Nineteen, that’s wonderful, just wonderful.” Seven years younger than my grandson—just as the master said, my grandson needs a bride seven years his junior.

Yun Fu felt the warmth of the Lian family throughout the meal.

Madam Lian kept piling food onto her plate. “Eat more, dear. Look at you, so thin. Don’t be like those girls nowadays, always fussing about dieting.”

Then Gu Zhishu kept refilling her glass. “Miraculous doctor, saving my grandmother can’t be repaid with just one meal. If you ever need anything, just call me.

My name isn’t as useful as my cousin’s, but don’t worry, I can get things done in the capital.”

“Yes, if you need anything, just go to these two.” Madam Lian chimed in, not forgetting to include Lian Hanqi.

For the first time in ages, Yun Fu felt a touch of warmth in her heart.

She wasn’t easily moved, but she sensed that this family truly cared for her, even if the premise was that she had saved Madam Lian.

Thinking this, her expression unconsciously softened.

After dinner, Yun Fu was about to take her leave, but Madam Lian stopped her.

“Yun, dear, I suddenly feel a bit unwell. Please take a look at me.”