Chapter 386: Becoming a Doctor?

Chapter 386: Becoming a Doctor?

Yi Yanran had never been so humiliated in front of so many people in her entire life.

She covered her face and let out a muffled sob before running outside, lifting her dress hem as she went.

As she passed by Yun Mu, Yun Mu sneered, her lips curling mockingly. "Idiot!"

The word was crystal clear and piercingly harsh to Yi Yanran's ears.

If it weren't for Yun Mu, she wouldn't have been stuck in obscurity for so long!

If it weren't for Yun Mu, she wouldn't have been slapped by her father in front of so many people tonight!

Perhaps due to her overwhelming sense of injustice and anger, the usually wise and calm Yi Yanran made an incredibly foolish move.

With a fierce glint in her beautiful eyes, she deliberately stumbled, putting all her strength into lunging at Yun Mu, intending to knock her down.

Behind Yun Mu, there were sharp, angular steps. If Yun Mu fell back, her head would surely be injured!

At that moment, Yi Jue extended his large hand, pulling Yun Mu into his arms, holding her possessively.

He lowered his eyelids first, his cold, glacial eyes sweeping over Yi Yanran. "Are you done losing your mind?"

Yi Yanran staggered back several steps before barely managing to steady herself. Just as she turned around, her long dress hem tripped her again, sending her sprawling to the ground.

Utterly humiliated!

Lying on the ground, seething with anger, her face twisted in fury, she was about to make another move. But just then, Xuanyuan Ming approached, his gaze lightly resting on her face. "Miss Yi has turned my birthday party into a mess since returning to Nancheng. The Xuanyuan family will no longer welcome Miss Yi. Please leave!"

Yi Yanran almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Xuanyuan Ming had actually announced in front of everyone that the Xuanyuan family would no longer welcome her?

This was a blatant slap in the face!

She was probably the only young lady in Nancheng who had been publicly humiliated and banned from entering a host's home.

But she knew that no matter how angry she was now, she couldn't afford to go crazy again.

With a reluctant acceptance, she got up, straightened her back, and left.

Behind her, Ji Shu couldn't help but laugh out loud. "What a spectacle! Who were those blind fools who called her the 'National Goddess of Nancheng?' They should see her real face now!"

Ji Ming elbowed her. "Calm down!"

Xuanyuan Ming glanced at Yi Jue and, accompanied by a crowd of guests, returned to the banquet hall. Despite the scene, the necessary social obligations had to continue.

Yi Jue led Yun Mu back to the main courtyard and called for a family doctor to examine her.

After being in the water for so long, Yun Mu felt a bit under the weather, but it was just a cold from getting soaked. The doctor prescribed some simple medication and left.

Yi Jue also brought a set of Xuanyuan Xue's clean clothes for Yun Mu to change into. Xuanyuan Xue's build was similar to Yun Mu's, so the clothes fit well.

"Today is Mr. Xuanyuan's birthday. How come we didn't see Xuanyuan Xue at the entire party, while Xuanyuan Xun was acting up?"

Yun Mu had only heard about the Xuanyuan family's young lady before. Even after returning to Nancheng for several months, she had only heard about her but never met her in person.

"She's not at home. She had a heart attack last night and is being treated in the hospital."

Yun Mu was slightly surprised. "Is her condition that serious? Should I take a look at her?"

Yi Jue looked up, giving her a teasing glance. "What, is the Yun family matriarch now expanding her services to become a doctor?"

Yun Mu gave a smile that didn’t reach her eyes. "Being a doctor is something you forced me into, Total."

As she spoke, her gaze casually flicked toward a certain part of his pants.

Yi Jue immediately grinned mischievously. "Yun family matriarch, where are you looking?"

Yun Mu shrugged, tidying her clothes as she walked toward the door. "Yunzhe is still waiting for me. I’m leaving."

Just as she reached the door, Yi Jue stepped forward and grabbed her wrist, the next moment pinning her against the wall.

Yun Mu looked up, and Yi Jue’s handsome face loomed large in her vision.

In the flickering light, this top aristocrat of the business world looked exceptionally dashing.

"Yi Jue, this isn’t Ruoshui Garden, it’s the Xuanyuan family’s place, let go!" She immediately averted her gaze, struggling against him.

Yi Jue pressed her hand against the wall and tightly wrapped his arm around her slender waist, preventing her from escaping. "You made the first move on me."

Yun Mu’s eyes widened. "Move on you? Who made a move on you? Make it clear!"

Yi Jue pinched her soft waist, deliberately applying enough pressure to cause pain. "Wasn’t that look you gave me just now an invitation?"

Yun Mu snorted, gritting her teeth. "A single look got you hooked, Yi Jue, your self-control isn’t that great!"

"That’s because I have no resistance to you. Don’t act ungrateful after getting the upper hand."

Yun Mu tried to break free from his iron-like grip. "What upper hand did I get?"

Yi Jue narrowed his eyes. "Yun Mu, I confessed to you in front of so many people just now. Weren’t you moved at all?"

Yun Mu looked at him blankly and calmly, showing no sign of being moved, and actually feeling like hitting him.

Yi Jue clenched his teeth. "Whether you’re moved or not doesn’t matter anymore. From tonight onwards, everyone in Nancheng will know that I proposed to you, and you are my Yi Jue’s woman. After this, let’s see who dares to mess with you!"

Yun Mu stared at the man in front of her, dumbfounded. How can he say such ridiculous things so confidently and arrogantly? And he actually expects me to be grateful?

Yun Mu asked, "Yi Jue, do you think you’re the most handsome and outstanding man in the world?"

Yi Jue pursed his thin lips, seemingly thinking seriously for a moment before counter-asking, "Isn’t that the truth?"

Pfft—

Yun Mu couldn’t help bursting into laughter.

"What are you laughing at? Anyone with eyes would agree." Yi Jue felt mocked. What was she laughing at?

Yun Mu quickly stifled her laughter. Looking up at him, she said, "I’ve never met anyone as shameless as you."

Yi Jue suddenly lowered his tall, imposing figure in front of her, bringing his handsome face close to hers, his voice hoarse with indulgence. "Then take a good look, see clearly."

Their faces drew close abruptly, close enough to feel each other’s hot, entangled breaths.

Their breaths mingled, creating an intimate atmosphere.

Yun Mu pulled back slightly, trying to increase the distance between them. "I’ve seen enough, now back off a bit."

"Why do I need to keep my distance from you? Are we that close?"

Yun Mu said, "Duh! Move away, I can already smell the alcohol on you—it’s overwhelming!"

Yi Jue’s lips curved into a faint smile. "Yun Mu, you weren’t really poisoned, were you? Were you just lying to me?"

Yun Mu was stunned for a moment. Why did he suddenly bring this up?

Noticing her staring at him with wide, unblinking, glistening eyes but not answering, he let out a soft laugh. "So you were lying after all. Since you pulled a fast one on me, you’ll have to face the consequences."

Yun Mu froze. What kind of punishment?