Chapter 046: How Did He Know She Was Secretly Watching Him??

To be fair, this man truly possessed an almost otherworldly beauty. Even now, with his eyes closed and his expression calm, he was so captivating that it was difficult to look away. Ah! The elegance of handsome men from ancient times was far more alluring than that of modern-day heartthrobs.

Fortunately, she was not a woman consumed by desire; otherwise, she might have already thrown herself at him...

“Focus. There will be plenty of chances to look in the future,” Mo Yan spoke with a hint of amusement, though his eyes remained closed.

Jin’er’s heart skipped a beat in alarm. She quickly shut her eyes, her heart thudding wildly in her chest. How embarrassing! He hadn’t even opened his eyes—how did he know she was sneaking glances at him?

Ahhh! This was mortifying!

Luckily, Mo Yan said nothing further. After a moment of silent regret, Jin’er gradually calmed herself.

Time passed, and as drowsiness crept over her, Jin’er finally succumbed to sleep.

Meanwhile, Mo Yan was channeling his energy to expel the poison from her body when he suddenly sensed something amiss—as if she was drawing him nearer. Opening his eyes, he saw that she had fallen asleep with her head tilted back, her body slowly slumping behind her.

With a helpless raise of his brows, Mo Yan withdrew his energy for a moment, pulled her gently into his arms, and then resumed his efforts.

This girl, so carefree and unworried. Here he was working tirelessly to heal her, and she could sleep so soundly...

The next morning, Jin’er rolled over contentedly, stretching her body in a long, lazy motion before finally opening her sleepy eyes.

She stared at the canopy above her for some time, then suddenly sat up with a start, glancing anxiously around.

Where was he?

The little room was empty; no trace remained of that striking crimson figure.

He’d left just like that? Not even a word of farewell? He was always like this—how exasperating.

Glancing at the bright daylight outside, a faint sense of loss crept into Jin’er’s heart.

After a while, she rose and walked over to her desk, putting away the antidote once more.

It seemed he had become her elixir of life. She wondered if he would return again. She could only hope...

Time slipped by, second by second, and Jin’er’s days fell into a steady rhythm. She grew, day by day.

Doctor Chen had now begun teaching her acupuncture. She committed every acupoint of the human body to memory. It was no easy feat, but she gave it her all.

She felt that her life now perfectly embodied the saying: “With a finite life, seek infinite knowledge...” Whatever fate had in store, she would strive her utmost, even if she failed; at the very least, she would have enriched her brief existence.

Another early morning arrived. Jin’er pushed open the door and stepped into the courtyard, breathing in the cool, fresh air that filled her lungs with a rare sense of ease. The morning sun was climbing into the sky, and an early autumn breeze danced with a few yellowing leaves, spinning them through the air and carrying with it the melancholy of the season.

Time passed so quickly—it was autumn again. Jin’er stooped to pick up a fallen leaf, a sudden wave of gentle sorrow washing over her.

“What are you sighing about so early in the morning?” a sudden voice called out.

Startled, Jin’er paused in mid-motion and turned in surprise toward the sound.

Why was he here? And so early in the day?

Mo Yan leaned casually against a pillar beneath the eaves, smiling at her. He beckoned her over with a wave.

Jin’er blinked in confusion, then walked over to him, her curiosity piqued.