"I'm fine."
"Really? But you don't look well to me."
A trace of happiness emerged on Xiao Zhan's sorrowful face. He nodded seriously to dispel Wen Sining's worries. "Don't worry. I'm truly okay."
Feeling this unexpected concern, Wen Sining didn't press him further. She simply nodded in agreement.
When Lu Luochen entered, Xiao Zhan stared at him like a competitor.
"Mr. Xiao, would you please leave our room?" Lu Luochen issued the order as soon as he came in.
Technically, this room belonged to Xiao Zhan. He had the right to stay and the right to expel others.
However, seeing Wen Sining blush shyly, he didn't overreact.
After the door closed, the divine doctor approached Xiao Zhan.
"Grandpa." Xiao Zhan greeted him in a low voice.
The divine doctor patted his back comfortingly. "Some things are beyond our control. Don't get trapped in the dead - ends of your mind."
Dead - ends? He seemed to have already walked into one.
Xiao Zhan hung his head. His chaotic thoughts made him uninterested in anything.
He came to Lincheng this time because of a brand endorsement shoot. His status didn't allow him to stay here for long.
"When are we going back?" the divine doctor asked.
Xiao Zhan cast a reluctant look at the room. "This afternoon."
According to the original plan, his assistant would pick him up with a driver this afternoon and take him back to the city center. The shoot in Lincheng would start tomorrow. If everything went smoothly, he would return to Licheng in two days to attend to other matters.
"It's getting late. Go back to your room and pack your things." the divine doctor instructed.
Inside the room.
Wen Sining's eyes involuntarily fixed on Lu Luochen's lips.
Soft and cool, they were like chilled jelly.
Wen Sining!
The little devil in her mind brandished a sword and clanged around in her heart. "Wake up! He has someone he loves. Do you think your ugly self now can win Lu Luochen's love? Don't forget his white moonlight is Yun Chutong."
The bubbles of fantasy burst one by one. The blush on Wen Sining's cheeks faded instantly. Her gentle gaze turned cold, and she looked at Lu Luochen as if he were an enemy.
"My first kiss!" she murmured.
After her words, an angel in a white dress with a glowing halo appeared beside the devil. "So what if she's his white moonlight? You're his legitimate fiancée. You should feel happy. Your relationship is getting closer. Look, you kissed each other, and he didn't get angry or do anything excessive."
The devil scoffed and stabbed at Wen Sining's heart with his weapon. "She's talking nonsense. Don't be deceived. Men are all scoundrels. He's nice to you today just because he lacks care and his white moonlight isn't around. Think about it. If Yun Chutong were here, would he be as calm as he is now after kissing you?"
"No, she's the one lying. Men may be bad, but you know what kind of person Lu Luochen is. For years, Yun Chutong has been the only one in his heart. Just this point makes him better than other men. Moreover, no matter how much Yun Chutong acts up, Lu Luochen's love for her has never changed." the angel blushed and retorted.
But after she finished speaking, the devil burst into laughter instead of getting angry. "You just said he's only loved Yun Chutong for so many years. How can you think he'll transfer his love from Yun Chutong to you when she shows up?"
The angel was rendered speechless, and the glow on her head dimmed in anger.
The devil swaggered closer to Wen Sining's mind and whispered in her ear like a victor. "Don't forget your original intention because of a man. You shouldn't be indulging in love now. You have greater aspirations."
The two little figures in her mind kept bombarding her with ideas. Wen Sining's mind couldn't hold so much. She took a deep breath and shouted into the air. "That's enough! Stop talking!"
Whether to love or not, she didn't need others to tell her.
Her shout made Lu Luochen look at her curiously.
Wen Sining was stunned for a moment and quickly came to her senses. "The mosquitoes are so noisy. Their buzzing is giving me a headache."
After saying that, she waved her arms in the air and scratched her ears impatiently.
After all this commotion, the little figures in her mind disappeared.
"I'll leave here today." Lu Luochen said.
Wen Sining had to stay here for a whole week to apply the ointment and remove the scars on her face. If Lu Luochen left, she would just stay here without even needing to apply the ointment.
"Okay. I can take care of myself here. Don't worry." Wen Sining replied readily.
She was an adult. Couldn't she take care of herself? Or did he want to take her back with him?
This thought made Wen Sining tense up again. She stole a glance at Lu Luochen, secretly observing his expression.
"I'll come and pick you up after I'm done."
"It's okay. I'll go back by myself. I'm already very familiar with the roads after coming here twice."
Letting out a sigh, Wen Sining waved her hand and naturally declined his offer.
After removing the scars, she planned to confront Wen Minhao. How could she arouse his anger if he didn't see her?
Lu Luochen glanced at Wen Sining, said nothing more, and left the room.
Soon it was afternoon. Two cars appeared at the village entrance again. Lu Luochen and Xiao Zhan left at the same time. The village, which had just seen some new activity, returned to its former tranquility.
After they left, Wen Sining was invited by Tian Tian to stay at her house.
In Licheng.
At the press conference, Yun Chutong was absent - minded while facing the reporters.
"Ms. Amanda, we heard that you shot a commercial for the Mo Xin Group recently. But according to rumors, the shoot didn't go smoothly, and you were injured several times. Is that true?"
Sister Fang held a document and mouthed the answer to Yun Chutong according to the content.
"Yes. The shoot for Mo Xin was very distressing for me. I like their products, their concepts, and even the shooting techniques of their photographers. Unfortunately, maybe our vibes didn't match. I was injured several times on the set, which forced me to change my mind and terminate the cooperation. I've since moved on to other projects." Yun Chutong replied with a sorrowful look.
The flashlights at the scene never stopped, and the clicking sounds echoed one after another.
Seeing that the answer was satisfactory, Sister Fang finally relaxed.