Then, she saw Lu Chen raise his hand, and her white stockings hooked onto his fingers.
Instantly, Xu Jiaqi's face flushed. Her stockings, which she had just worn, were being held in the hands of a man she had just met. This situation was unsettling!
What made her even more uncomfortable was that Lu Chen casually squatted down, grabbed her right foot, and smoothly put the stockings on her feet. She didn't even have time to struggle or resist. The rhythm was as if he had worn them countless times.
Then, Lu Chen casually put her shoes on as well.
This attentive service gave Xu Jiaqi a very strange feeling. In all her life, let alone her feet never being touched by a man, putting on her stockings and shoes was something she had never experienced before.
Why was this guy so eager?!
The beautiful vice-dean, who had always been aloof towards men, was now incredibly embarrassed. Just now, she felt like her foot was being held in someone's hand; now, for some reason, she felt like her heart was being held in someone's hand too.
What she couldn't resist most was this man's gentleness and tenderness!
Of course, if it were any other man, Xu Jiaqi might have kicked him away long ago. But facing such a handsome, imposing man with extraordinary abilities, Xu Jiaqi naturally couldn't bring herself to kick him.
"Thank you."
Xu Jiaqi murmured shyly, like a little girl, and stood up. Suddenly, her ankles went weak, and she fell forward.
Lu Chen was right in front of her, so he naturally caught her. Then, she was enveloped in warm, fragrant flesh; her two high breasts slammed against his chest, making him feel a little dizzy with pleasure.
"I...I..." Xu Jiaqi was extremely embarrassed.
Lu Chen chuckled softly, "It's nothing. Your meridians have just opened up, and you're still a little unaccustomed to it, so it happened a little...it'll be fine soon."
Xu Jiaqi also noticed Lu Chen's chuckle and couldn't help but scold him, "What are you laughing at?"
"Uh," Lu Chen honestly admitted, "Actually, this feeling is pretty good...pretty good!"
The word "pretty" was emphasized, as if there was a hidden meaning in his words.
Suddenly, a sharp voice rang out from outside: "What are you doing!"
Lu Chen and Xu Jiaqi were still embracing when, upon hearing this, the beautiful vice-dean quickly pushed Lu Chen away. They both looked towards the door. Lu Chen immediately sensed that the newcomer was quite hostile!
It was a man in his mid-thirties, somewhat overweight, also wearing a white coat, and sporting the same slicked-back hairstyle as Lin Zhiying in his youth, but he didn't look handsome at all; rather, he had a rather sinister air about him.
That hooked nose, those thin lips, and those sinister eyes all suggested this guy was no good; he exuded an air of arrogance.
At this moment, his eyes were fixed on Lu Chen with a vicious glint in them, making no attempt to hide his hatred and jealousy.
It was a gaze capable of killing!
Lu Chen thought to himself, "Damn, how much does he like Xu Jiaqi to look at me like that?" But whatever, I love it when people look at me like that; it means I'm charming!
However, the arrogant demeanor of the man in the white coat also made Lu Chen uncomfortable. He simply took Xu Jiaqi's delicate hand and asked in an innocent voice, "Sister Jiaqi, who is he?"
Xu Jiaqi's hand, being held, instinctively tried to shake it off, but couldn't; Lu Chen held it tightly! After failing to pull away, she inexplicably didn't try again, letting Lu Chen hold it as he introduced her to him. The newcomer was Huang Jianfeng, the chief physician and deputy director of the orthopedics department at the hospital, a high-ranking and influential figure within the hospital.
Seeing Lu Chen holding Xu Jiaqi's hand, Huang Jianfeng became even more enraged. His gaze towards Lu Chen grew more venomous, and he almost roared, "Jiaqi, who is he?"
Before Xu Jiaqi could speak, Lu Chen grinned and wrapped his arm around her waist, pulling her slightly closer. He said seriously, "Hello, Dr. Huang. My name is Lu Chen. I'm Jiaqi's adopted younger brother. Right, Jiaqi?"
As he spoke, he turned and gave Xu Jiaqi a bright smile.
Xu Jiaqi was stunned. When did I adopt you as my younger brother? However, having her hand held like that just now, and now being hugged like that, she couldn't help but feel a slightly tingling, pleasurable sensation throughout her body. And seeing that radiant smile, her heart softened considerably. She sighed inwardly, "This is truly a nemesis!" She could only nod slightly.
"Aha!" Lu Chen looked at Huang Jianfeng, saying smugly, "We're genuine sworn siblings!"
Huang Jianfeng's eyes, however, grew even more sinister. Of course, he didn't believe Lu Chen's nonsense.
What sworn siblings! If they were truly sworn siblings, why were they hugging just now? Damn it, now they're holding hands and hugging—is that sworn siblings? Even a fool wouldn't believe it!
However, Huang Jianfeng was Huang Jianfeng after all, a man of deep cunning. He knew this was pointless. It was better to secretly investigate Lu Chen's background and then decide how to handle him.
Anyway, he was already seething with resentment: "You brat, you dare touch the woman I, Huang Jianfeng, want? You think your life is too easy?"
This Huang Jianfeng wasn't just any ordinary chief physician; his parents were both leaders in the health bureau. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to reach his current position without Xu Jiaqi's abilities. He had been pursuing Xu Jiaqi for a long time, feeling they were a match made in heaven, but the beautiful vice-president always treated him coldly, yet he never gave up.
He smiled sinisterly: "What a fine brother-sister relationship, Jiaqi. It seems you and this Lu Chen sibling have a good relationship, chatting in the same ward. The hospital is having a consultation for that important patient right now, aren't you going to go see him?"
So, it was all about that patient with ankylosing spondylitis and a military background.
Xu Jiaqi said calmly, "My sworn brother is also a top orthopedic surgeon. He just healed my injured foot. I wasn't chatting. Director Huang, I know we can't chat during work hours. However, if you think I was delayed because I wanted to heal my foot, then I accept your criticism."
This statement fully demonstrated her strong-willed nature, which greatly pleased Lu Chen.
Looking at Huang Jianfeng, his face turned awkward. He chuckled, "Jiaqi, look at what you're saying! I was worried about your injured foot too! It's really healed, that's wonderful! Now I don't have to worry about it anymore. How could I, how could I dare to criticize you? Hahaha!" He laughed, then looked at Lu Chen with disdain, "I didn't expect your sworn brother to be a top orthopedic surgeon!"
As he spoke, his face showed utter disbelief, even more obvious jealousy.
He thought, what top orthopedic surgeon?! "He's clearly using this as an excuse to touch Jiaqi's feet! You just wait, kid! You dare lay a finger on the woman I want? I'll teach you a lesson!"
Thinking this, he glared fiercely at Lu Chen.
Lu Chen appeared quite calm and collected, looking at Huang Jianfeng with a mocking expression. His arm was still around Xu Jiaqi's waist, and the hand on her waist even bounced rhythmically a few times.
This extremely intimate behavior made Huang Jianfeng's face turn even more ashen.
He abruptly turned his head, opened the door, and stormed out, curtly tossing out a few words: "Jiaqi, hurry up and come up! Otherwise, Dean Pan will really be unhappy. Besides, the patient came because of your reputation!"
As soon as he left, Xu Jiaqi gently pushed Lu Chen away, scolding, "You brat, what were you doing just now? Using me to upset Director Huang? He's not an ordinary person, and he's rather petty. Be careful he doesn't mess with you!"
As she said this, the use of "brat" completely changed her tone, a far cry from the polite and somewhat dignified "Mr. Lu" she had addressed him earlier.
The treatment, the act of putting on shoes and socks, the sudden hug, holding hands, and the proactive embrace—all these moments had built up layers of feelings between Xu Jiaqi and Lu Chen, leading to a state that was far more profound than ever before.
That state could be described as one of intimacy.
In fact, Xu Jiaqi felt that Lu Chen possessed a terrifying magic that made her heart flutter so easily.
"I'm not afraid!"
Hearing Xu Jiaqi's words, Lu Chen chuckled, rubbed his nose with his thumb, and said arrogantly, "A powerful being like me is not someone a mere physician like him can handle!"
If anyone else had said such a thing, Xu Jiaqi would have scoffed. But with Lu Chen, she knew in her heart that anyone who could cultivate to the point of projecting internal energy was no ordinary martial artist; they were simply not ordinary beings.
Therefore, she believed Lu Chen's words and was even worried that Huang Jianfeng might be taught a bad lesson by him.
Furthermore, his aura made Xu Jiaqi even more convinced.
She sighed softly and said quietly, "Alright, I know how powerful you are."
It was a coquettish tone.
Although they had only spent a short time together, their intimacy had already reached an unbelievable level. Therefore, soon after, someone was astonished—that person was Gong Jiu.
After Lu Chen and Xu Jiaqi returned to Gong Jiu's ward, their intimacy was astounding. Lu Chen addressed the beautiful vice-dean as "Sister Jiaqi," and Xu Jiaqi's slightly shy demeanor towards him was captivating to Gong Jiu.
Thanks to Lu Chen's unique treatment, Gong Jiu's leg was much better, requiring less effort from Xu Jiaqi. Therefore, after giving Gong Jiu a few words of advice on taking care of herself, the beautiful vice-dean prepared to attend a consultation for an important patient. She hesitated for a moment before asking Lu Chen to accompany her.
Lu Chen was puzzled: "Jiaqi, this has nothing to do with me! I'm not going!"
Xu Jiaqi said seriously, "Chen, that patient is no ordinary person, but I'm not trying to curry favor with her. It's because her son is truly a hero. As the commander of the city's special operations division, he has made numerous contributions in leading his troops in disaster relief, combating terrorism, and participating in international rescue missions. So, although I can't stand the way those guys at the hospital fawn over patients, I still respect patients."
"I didn't want to go to the consultation before because her condition was indeed very serious, and I was powerless to help. But now that you're here, the situation might be different. Please go, okay?"