Transmigrating to a Female-Dominated World: Handsome Men Keep Chasing After Me

Chapter 26

Spring is cold.

Nalan Jingwen has been back for half a month now. These days have been very peaceful. She was successfully admitted to that school to teach Chinese classics, and her classes are scheduled for the afternoon.

She was very satisfied with this arrangement. In the early morning, she could go up the mountain with Liu Qishan to collect herbs, and after lunch, she could go down the mountain with Liu Qishan. She also asked Liu Qishan to set up the free clinic location not far from the school, so that she could go to see him as soon as she finished class.

Liu Qishan waited for her every day to go home together after class. This peaceful life felt so unreal to her, yet she had indeed lived such a peaceful life for so long.

After school that day, she went to find Liu Qishan as usual, but she saw a crowd gathered in the distance. Her heart sank and she quickened her pace to walk over.

"what happened?"

Upon hearing her voice, everyone turned around. Liu Qishan, who was standing in the middle of the crowd, also looked up and his eyes lit up. He then quietly put his hands behind his back.

Nalan Jingwen came to pick up Liu Qishan every day, and everyone in the area knew her. When they saw her coming, they would all make way around her.

"Miss Jing, you've finally arrived."

She walked over, stood next to Liu Qishan, and looked him over from head to toe.

"Are you okay?"

Liu Qishan shook his head.

Only after confirming that he was really alright did she turn around and shield him behind her, then look at the woman who was throwing a tantrum on the ground.

"Say, what's going on?"

The woman on the ground felt her hair stand on end and her limbs turn icy cold when she saw Nalan Jingwen's icy gaze.

His previous arrogance completely vanished, and he stammered, "Why are you protecting this quack doctor?! I came here for treatment a few days ago, and this man said that a few doses of medicine would cure me. I took the medicine he gave me and took it for a few days, but my condition only got worse. This morning I even vomited blood!"

"He's a quack! Why are you all defending him?!"

The woman was emotional; she had just been scared, and now she was blaming everyone.

The onlookers began to speak up.

"Don't talk nonsense! Doctor Liu is a kind-hearted doctor who treats people for free. His medical skills are superb. No one has ever been uncured by Doctor Liu. You are just spouting lies!"

"Are you trying to extort money from me? You have hands and feet, why are you doing such a despicable thing!"

Nalan Jingwen stood there, and a pair of warm hands pulled her from behind. Turning around, she saw Liu Qishan looking calm and saying to her, "I remember her. She has lung heat, but it's not serious. There can't be anything wrong with my medicine."

She patted the back of his hand and reassured him, "It's okay, I know."

Upon hearing this, Liu Qishan smiled gently at her and nodded.

Nalan Jingwen rubbed his head, then walked over and squatted down, looking directly into the woman's eyes.

"You have lung heat, which is not difficult to treat. Liu Qishan has cured countless difficult and complicated diseases, so how could he fail to treat you?"

The people around him chimed in, "That's right, everyone has witnessed Dr. Liu's medical skills. My mother went blind, and all the doctors said there was no cure. It was Dr. Liu who cured her and allowed her to see again."

"Me too. I was attacked by a bear when I went up the mountain. Half of my shoulder was almost bitten off. I thought I was going to become a cripple. In the end, it was Dr. Liu who saved me. I am the only woman in my family. Everyone expects me to support them. He saved my whole family!"

The crowd spoke one sentence after another, and the woman on the ground listened in a daze, but quickly came to her senses.

"Who knows if his medical skills are real? What if you're all shills he hired?!"

Everyone was unhappy with these words.

"Does Dr. Liu need to hire shills? If he does, will he still offer free medical consultations? What's the point of hiring shills then? Is it to provide free medical care to everyone?!"

The woman was speechless again, unable to utter a single word for a long time.

Upon hearing this, Nalan Jing's eyes flashed with a cold light, and he seized her vital point.

"Sent from other medical clinics?"

A fleeting look of guilt crossed the woman's face as she screamed and tried to break free.

"You are so slanderous!"

As she moved, something rolled off her and onto the ground. She frantically picked it up and stuffed it back into her bosom, her movements swift and unlike that of someone who was ill.

Nalan Jingwen didn't try to snatch her things; he just glanced at them quickly as they fell out. It was a red sign, but he couldn't make out the words on it.

No matter how much the woman struggled, she couldn't break free from her hold and cried out, "What do you want to do?!"

With a simple grappling move, her hand was twisted behind her back, causing her to scream in pain.

"What exactly do you want?! To kill me and silence me?!"

Nalan Jingwen smiled, his expression wicked and arrogant, "In that case, let's go to the yamen and report to the authorities."

Upon hearing that the matter was to be reported to the authorities, the woman's face turned green, her guilt evident. On the contrary, those around her clapped in agreement.

The woman's eyes darted around, and she raised her foot to kick Nalan Jingwen. A strange look flashed in the latter's eyes, and he let go of her hand as he dodged. Taking advantage of this opportunity, the woman pushed through the crowd and ran away, disappearing without a trace.

Nalan Jingwen watched her retreating figure, but had no intention of chasing after her. His expression darkened slightly, and he pondered for a moment.

One hand took her hand and they intertwined their fingers.

She tightened her grip and pulled him into her arms. Liu Qishan nestled against her without struggling, behaving very obediently.

He glanced at the people around him and said calmly, "I thank everyone for protecting my husband today."

Everyone waved their hands, "Not at all, it's our duty."

"Dr. Liu is a good doctor who has been kind to us all. We must not allow others to slander him like this!"

They were indignant, but their eyes were filled with gratitude as they looked at Liu Qishan. However, seeing Nalan Jingwen's actions, everyone wisely left.

Before leaving, a few bold women winked at Nalan Jingwen, saying, "Miss Jing is truly blessed! You must go back and coax the beauty properly."

He even gave a thumbs up as he spoke.

Nalan Jingwen remained noncommittal, offering only a smile before lowering his eyes to ask, "Doctor Liu, how do you wish me to appease you?"

Another sharp pain shot through her waist, and she quickly grabbed the hand that was causing trouble there.

"Are you trying to murder your wife?"

Liu Qishan buried himself in her arms, his hand being held down and rubbing the spot he had just pinched.

Nalan Jingwen's lips curled slightly; this person still cared for her and couldn't bear to part with her.

He stepped out of her embrace, his face still flushed, and his serious expression softened Nalan Jingwen's heart.

He asked, "But were they people sent by other clinics to cause trouble?"

Nalan Jingwen paused slightly, his expression sharpening, and asked, "What does Qishan think?"

Liu Qishan pondered.

"Not quite like it."

Nalan Jingwen turned to look at him, a hint of interest in his eyes.

"How to say?"

Liu Qishan frowned and pondered for a moment before saying, "I have been providing free medical services for many years and have never made enemies with anyone. Although I do not have a deep relationship with those medical clinics, I have always treated them with courtesy. This has been the case for many years. Why would they suddenly send someone to ruin my reputation today?"

"Besides, everyone knows my medical skills, and it's impossible for anyone to question me because of one person's influence. Making a scene like this would only be thankless and exhausting. Who would be so foolish?"

Nalan Jingwen stroked his soft hair but did not refute it. His expression was inscrutable, and he then changed the subject.

"If we meet again, send someone to find me. I'll be there."

Liu Qishan smiled gently, the afterglow of the setting sun shining on her delicate and elegant face, making her breathtakingly beautiful.

"I can handle it myself."

"I am your wife."

One sentence shut him down completely.

But then he quickly remembered something and said, "I'm going to get a sample. Can you wait here for me?"

Then he added, "Never mind, you can come with me."