{Chapter: 247 Inspection!}
Seeing Jiang Rou's soft and slightly parted lips, Lin Yuan didn't hesitate—he leaned forward and pressed his lips directly onto hers.
Although Jiang Rou had quietly fantasized about this moment countless times in her mind and dreams, when it truly happened, her body still tensed up in surprise. She was nervous, uncomfortable even, but she didn't resist. In fact, her breath caught in her throat.
This was her first kiss.
She had imagined romance in abstract colors and tender words, often inspired by the novels she secretly read at night. But real contact—especially this kind of intimate closeness—was a realm completely unfamiliar to her. Aside from the occasional brush of skin when tending to patients, she had never been this close to a man. Even during surgeries, she primarily treated women. Physical closeness like this? Never.
Her face flushed a deeper shade of red, but she didn't pull away.
Meanwhile, Lin Yuan moved with ease, like a man completely in control—confident, experienced, and dangerously charming. His movements were fluid, deliberate, and filled with an aura that perfectly matched the archetype of a domineering CEO from those romantic dramas Jiang Rou had read in secret.
Despite her lack of experience, Jiang Rou didn't feel uncomfortable. She didn't find anything wrong with how Lin Yuan acted. On the contrary, she was swept away by the intensity, the firm yet tender pressure of his lips, and the overwhelming sensation of being wanted.
Soon, she found herself gasping slightly, breathless.
Then, without warning, Lin Yuan pulled out his phone with his free hand and snapped a photo—capturing the moment with their lips still intimately locked together. The flash was off, but the action itself startled her.
Only after capturing the image did Lin Yuan finally release her.
Jiang Rou staggered slightly, overwhelmed. She was trying to steady her breathing, her heartbeat pounding like war drums. Her lips still tingled from the kiss, her tongue is tasting the sweetness, and her thoughts were in complete disarray.
But even so—despite everything—she looked at Lin Yuan with wide, dazed eyes. Her gaze was dreamy and unfocused, as if she had been enchanted.
Though the kiss hadn't lasted long, Lin Yuan's technique had been dominant, deep, and filled with an unexpected tenderness that took her breath away. There was strength in his presence, but also a warmth that tugged at her heartstrings.
She was hopelessly captivated.
Lin Yuan, sensing her daze, leaned in again and whispered close to her ear. "Little fairy," he murmured, his voice deep and filled with subtle threat wrapped in silk, "if you dare tell anyone what happened between me and Wanxi earlier… I'll make sure this photo gets circulated nationwide."
He opened the photo and tilted the screen toward her.
"I won't mind being called a playboy, they already call me that" he added with a sly smirk. "But your reputation as a pure and proper doctor… will be ruined. What do you think? Can you keep this our little secret… little fairy?"
He said the last words with a slight chuckle, but the teasing glint in his eyes made her knees weak.
Lin Yuan had even given her a nickname.
Instead of being offended or scared, Jiang Rou felt her heart flutter. Her toes curled in her shoes.
Jiang Rou was very excited.
This was straight out of a CEO romance novel—blackmail wrapped in seduction—and she secretly loved it.
Still dressed in her clean white coat, she no longer held the calm grace of a composed physician. Right now, she was just a young woman enchanted by a man she could hardly understand.
Her lips trembled as she nodded and whispered, "Yes… I promise. I won't tell anyone…"
But after a moment, she seemed to gather her courage and added softly, "By the way, I have a small request…"
"Huh?" Lin Yuan raised an eyebrow, amused. "You still dare to make demands? Bold."
"No, no! It's not about that. I swear I won't say anything," Jiang Rou replied quickly, flustered. "It's about… earlier. When you kissed me…"
She lowered her eyes, fidgeting with her fingers. "I've never… I've never been kissed before. So… the condition is for when you took my first…"
"Oh? Is that so?" Lin Yuan's voice was playfully teasing now. "What is it you want, woman? Money?"
He was joking, of course. He could already tell Jiang Rou wasn't the type to ask for money, and he was curious what her real intentions were.
Sure enough, Jiang Rou shook her head, biting her lip slightly.
"No… It's not money. I… I'm really interested in you, Young Master Lin…"
But just as the words left her lips, her mind flashed with the image of Qiu Wanxi—the sweet girl who had just extracted Lin Yuan's penis with such intimacy. Panic flickered across Jiang Rou's expression, and she quickly backtracked.
"I mean… I'm very interested in your rare condition, your mysterious illness," she stammered. "That's what I meant."
Her cheeks flushed again.
"So my condition… is that I want to be allowed to stay close to you, Young Master Lin. I want to study your unique case personally."
What she really wanted was simple: to spend more time with him.
But she wasn't bold enough to admit that directly. So, she hid behind the thin veil of professional interest—just like in those novels where the heroine would cling to her pride while secretly yearning for the male lead's affection.
Naturally, Lin Yuan saw through her little act immediately.
He didn't expose her. But in his heart, he chuckled to himself.
So, this woman—elegant, intellectual, and reserved—had truly fallen into his trap.
And perhaps, unknowingly, he was beginning to be drawn to her too.
Lin Yuan's gaze swept over Jiang Rou's slender figure, the white coat she wore only serving to highlight her graceful curves. While keeping all things import hidden. With a playful smirk tugging at the corner of his lips, he said in a teasing, almost wicked tone, "Oh? Doctor Jiang is curious about my illness? Interested in examining my body personally?"
He paused for effect, letting his words hang in the air with deliberate mischief. "Of course, you're welcome to. I've seen quite a few movies where doctors perform very…thorough physical examinations. I'll be a cooperative patient, I promise."
Jiang Rou flushed immediately, her eyes darting to the floor as she shyly nodded, not daring to respond aloud. Her heart raced at the flirtatious undertone in Lin Yuan's voice, and although she tried to appear composed, the warmth rising in her cheeks betrayed her.
Without waiting for her reply, Lin Yuan shifted the conversation, his voice adopting a more commanding tone. "By the way, Dr. Jiang, I need you to stay here and take care of Wanxi for a few more days. I won't allow you to assist that Mr. Ye with his surgery. Whatever he promised to pay you, I'll cover it myself. Your only task is to focus on Wanxi's recovery."
His words left no room for negotiation. It was a decision, not a request.
Surprisingly, Jiang Rou showed no signs of resentment at his commanding attitude. Instead, her eyes lit up with delight, and she nodded enthusiastically. "Yes! Okay, I won't go. I'll stay here and take care of Miss Qiu."
The more assertive and domineering Lin Yuan became, the more Jiang Rou found herself drawn to him. She had read about men like him in romance novels—arrogant, decisive, impossibly confident—and now she had one standing in front of her, flirting and giving orders like he had stepped right off the page.
[Ding! Plot reversal successful! 1000 counterattack points awarded!]
The mechanical voice of the system rang out in Lin Yuan's mind, bringing with it a sense of satisfaction. He knew he had succeeded in derailing the original course of events. In the original plot, Jiang Rou and Ye Feng would have met and bonded, but now that encounter would never happen. Ye Feng would have to look elsewhere for a doctor.
Pleased with himself, Lin Yuan leaned forward and gave Jiang Rou a few more intense lip kisses, once again asserting his dominance with passion and confidence before finally bringing her into the ward to check on Qiu Wanxi.
As they entered, Qiu Wanxi happened to be stepping out of the bathroom, drying her hands. When her eyes met Lin Yuan's, her cheeks flushed a deep red, and her gaze dropped shyly. The memory of what had just transpired between them in the hospital room was still vivid in her mind.
Despite brushing her teeth, her lips remained slightly swollen, and her expression betrayed her embarrassment. Especially now that another woman was present.
But Jiang Rou was also far from composed. Her own face was red, and her thoughts were swirling in chaos. Not long ago, she had shared an intimate moment with Lin Yuan—a man she had admired from afar, now suddenly so close. Her first kiss, her first real contact with a man, had all happened in quick succession, and her emotions couldn't keep up.
Despite her initial shyness, she found herself captivated by Lin Yuan's boldness. He was overbearing, even aggressive, but it thrilled her. The feeling was intoxicating stronger then any drug.
Watching Qiu Wanxi, Jiang Rou felt a twinge of something she didn't expect—jealousy. She knew Wanxi was sweet and adorable, the kind of girl people naturally liked. And Jiang Rou genuinely had a good impression of her. But even so… she now had the urge to compete, or perhaps, to share.
After all, she reasoned, a man like Lin Yuan—a true domineering CEO—was meant to have multiple women by his side. That was what all the stories said. Spoiling one wife was good, but having a few more "little wives" only made him more like the dream men in the novels.
After all, for a domineering CEO, it would be best to spoil his little wife.
And it is but normal for a domineering CEO to have a few more little wives.
Qiu Wanxi knew her domineering CEO first.
It would be better to have a peaceful coexistence than to compete with Qiu Wanxi.
At this time, the female doctor Jiang Rou's thoughts are flying wildly in her mind.
The two women have their own concerns.
In this strange atmosphere. As these thoughts ran through her mind, Jiang Rou proceeded with the examination, trying to maintain her composure. The atmosphere in the room was strange—thick with tension, shyness, and the unspoken emotions of both women.
After a careful check-up, Jiang Rou smiled and said gently, "There's nothing serious. Just avoid strenuous activity for another day or two, and you'll be fine."
Lin Yuan, not one to miss an opportunity, stepped closer to Qiu Wanxi and gently caressed her cheek. Even though her lips were still slightly swollen, he leaned in and kissed her several more times.
Qiu Wanxi's eyes widened in surprise, especially since Jiang Rou was still present. Her face turned bright red, and she instinctively glanced toward the doctor, uncertain how she would react.
To her surprise, Jiang Rou didn't show anger or disapproval. Instead, she looked at Wanxi with a complex expression—half envy, half understanding. She watched for a moment, then quietly began gathering her things to leave.
Jiang Rou looked at Qiu Wanxi enviously and then prepared to leave.
Just as she turned toward the door, Lin Yuan's voice called out again.
"Doctor Jiang, wait—"
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