Chapter 7, the alluring beauty with long legs

"I cannot leave, so..." Lin Luo nodded and explained

Lin Luo trembled slightly and looked towards the door, only to find that a young man in a suit had appeared there at some unknown time, and this young man was staring at him with a sinister gaze

Doctor Li! After Li Zhongxiong finished his conversation with the patient's family, the girl walked over to Li Zhongxiong

Thank you. Li Zhongxiong did not decline; at this moment, he indeed needed a cup of coffee to refresh himself

"Dr. Li, you seem quite tired. I will go make you a cup of coffee first," Miss Ruan said as Mr. Li Zhongxiong had just taken a seat.

"Sister, is he going to be our future brother-in-law?" Lan Xiaogang asked curiously, as it was the first time he had seen his sister look at a man with such a strange expression.

I have rested enough, right!" Xiao Hui said innocently, "Alright, I will definitely not call you Xiao Linzi anymore. From now on, I will call you Brother Lin. That should be acceptable, right?

Lin Luo, I am Lan Xue. I am currently at the city hospital. Ah, what? You are also here?" Upon hearing that Lin Luo was also at the hospital, Lan Xue couldn't help but be taken aback

My phone is broken..." Lin Luo quickly explained

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After Ruan Qingyu finished speaking, she quickly walked towards the hospital parking lot in her high heels. Moments later, a silver sports car sped out of the parking lot

Dad just found a job and is still at work, so he couldn't come. Lan Xiaogang continued, "Sister, why don't you go back and rest for a while? I can keep an eye on things here."

I have some matters at the hospital" Lin Luo said softly, he had long known that Lan Xue would come to the hospital, so he was not surprised to see her here. Of course, he also had no intention of telling Lan Xue that he was at the hospital for her sake

The image of Lin Shuang quickly flashed in his mind, but Lin Luo couldn't help but be slightly taken aback. At that moment, Lin Shuang was squatting at the doorstep, seemingly in a deep sleep. Beside him were two men, one was Zhou Yuntao, and the other was a boy who was both unfamiliar and familiar to Lin Luo. What puzzled Lin Luo was that the two seemed to be arguing about something.

I am truly just an ordinary friend of your sister," Lin Luo said with a hint of helplessness

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"Excuse me, Mr. Lin, and Miss Ruan, what exactly are you discussing?" Li Zhongxiong, who was nearby, asked in confusion, "Mr. Lin, do you mean that this cup of coffee contains other substances?"

"Lin Luo, what’s wrong? Why does your face look so pale?" The concerned voice of Lan Xue came from beside.

"Since the matter has already been ruined by someone, I, Ruan Qingyu, have nothing to hide. This cup of coffee merely contains a bit of Spanish fly." Miss Ruan, that is Ruan Qingyu, said coldly. While speaking, she did not look at Li Zhongxiong but instead fixed her gaze, filled with hatred, on Lin Luo. If a gaze could kill, in that moment, Lin Luo would have likely died countless times.

The sound of high heels striking the ground suddenly echoed in the corridor. Lin Luo turned his head in confusion, and what caught his eye was a pair of long, snow-white legs. Unconsciously, Lin Luo slightly raised his head and finally got a clear view of the person approaching.

From a distance, gazing at the beautiful long hair, Guo Jing Tian's eyes subtly revealed a hint of unusual emotion, but soon, his gaze returned to its cold and eerie state

The hour hand points to eleven o'clock in the evening. If all goes well, Li Zhongxiong should soon finish the surgery with *Tu* Shu, and then he will stay in his office for about a quarter of an hour before heading home

"You are, oh, right, we met today, and I even knocked you down, didn't I?" Li Zhongxiong was initially a bit confused, but he quickly recalled Lin Luo. It seems that his memory is quite remarkable; having only met once, he was able to remember so clearly.

Seeing Miss Ruan leave in a hurry, Lin Luo displayed a look of confusion on his face. What exactly does this suddenly appearing Miss Ruan want to do? If she is indeed the usurper attempting to take Li Zhongxiong's life, what method will she use to carry out this usurpation?

"No need, Xiaogang, I don't have to work tomorrow and the day after. I can just keep an eye on things here. You can go home first," Lan Xue said, shaking her head.

I know this!" Ruan Qingyu let out a snort, "Before I hired you, I had already researched the Association of Fate Manipulators in detail. The protection provided by the Association of Fate Manipulators is limited to direct physical harm; as for psychological harm, the Association will not intervene.

"Miss Ruan, you really don't need to do this. Lin Luo has clearly violated the rules of the Fate Manipulators. I will report this matter to the Fate Manipulators Association, and when the time comes, he will not have a good outcome." Guo Jingtian said after a brief contemplation. The reason he said so much was ultimately because he did not want Ruan Qingyu to take revenge on Lin Luo. Of course, Guo Jingtian was not concerned about Lin Luo; rather, in his impression, it is usually impossible for an ordinary person to successfully take personal revenge on a Fate Manipulator.

Li Zhongxiong, I, Ruan Qingyu, dare to take responsibility for my actions. I did this simply because I wanted you to marry me. Since I have failed, I will not bother you again in the future!" Ruan Qingyu snorted coldly, still staring at Lin Luo, her tone filled with hatred. "You, the kid with the surname Lin, have never dared to ruin my plans; you are the first. I will make you pay the price!"

"That's more like it!" Lin Luo snorted and said, "Also, let me ask you, is the process by which that so-called Guo Jingtian usurped the life of Li Zhongxiong divided into several steps?"

"Miss Ruan, I have just checked on Lin Luo's situation. He is an assistant fate manipulator in the assessment period," Guo Jingtian said slowly. "Although he is not yet a formal fate manipulator, he is already entitled to the protection of the Fate Manipulators Association. According to the regulations of the Fate Manipulators Association, ordinary people cannot inflict any personal harm on fate manipulators; otherwise, they will face retaliation from the Association."

The girl stopped in front of Lin Luo, yet she did not glance at him even once. She merely stared at the operating room, the corners of her mouth slightly curling up, forming a seductive arc.

"Rest assured, I will not inflict any direct physical harm on him or his family and friends," Ruan Qingyu said coldly. "To deal with a person, there are many ways besides brute force!"

Uh... Lin Luo felt extremely awkward and quickly shook his head, "That, Xiao Gang, you misunderstood. I just met your sister today."

Lin Luo had not yet had the time to think it through when Miss Ruan had already entered Li Zhongxiong's office, carrying coffee. Li Zhongxiong expressed his thanks and took the coffee.

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Although he had known that this day would come for a long time, and precisely because of this, he would avoid Lin Shuang's feelings. However, when this day truly arrived, he realized how deeply it pained him

Lan Xue did not know how she ended up at hetushu.com. When she heard that Lin Luo was also in the hospital, she felt an overwhelming desire to see Lin Luo. However, when she actually saw Lin Luo, she found herself unable to say a single word.

"What? Spanish Fly?" Li Zhongxiong exclaimed, as anyone with a slight understanding of pharmaceuticals would know that this is an aphrodisiac.

"Brother Lin, are you my sister's boyfriend?" As soon as Lan Xue left, Lan Xiaogang couldn't wait to ask.

Lin Luo had just left the hospital when a man and a woman emerged from the shadows at a corner of the hospital. It was none other than Guo Jingtian and Ruan Qingyu, who had just interacted with Lin Luo.

In the heart of Lan Xue, her mother ultimately remained the most important. Not long after returning from buying food for Lin Luo, she went back to her mother's hospital room. Lin Luo finally breathed a sigh of relief; ever since the commotion caused by Lan Xiaogang, he felt somewhat awkward whenever he saw Lan Xue.

As soon as the call was connected, Zhou Yuntao began to scold: "Xiao Linzi, where have you been? Your phone is off!"

However, since the matter has been perfectly resolved, Lin Luo does not wish to pursue it any further. Moreover, it is actually his greater desire to solve the problem without relying on Xiao Hui's assistance

That is good. Lan Xue let out a slight sigh of relief

Where are you? I came to find you!" Lan Xue asked anxiously

"Alright, I will be right back!" Lin Luo quickly said, hanging up the phone and reaching out to hail a taxi that was passing by the hospital entrance

Hmph, I will not let you off easily!" Ruan Qingyu said resentfully as she watched Lin Luo leave.

I am here in the surgical room. Lin Luo hesitated for a moment but still told Lan Xue the truth

Time slowly passes, and the number of people in the hospital has dwindled, until there are almost no one moving in the corridors. Apart from the doctors and nurses on night duty and the hospitalized patients, there are essentially no one remaining in the hospital

I will go buy you something to eat, just wait a moment!" Before Lin Luo could finish speaking, Lan Xue turned around and hurriedly ran downstairs

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I know, I know, just an ordinary boyfriend and girlfriend, no need to explain! Lan Xiaogang chuckled, "Future brother-in-law, I’m going to see my mom now, so please take good care of my sister!"

"It's really nothing, just, just a little hungry," Lin Luo concealed.

This mobile phone was purchased by Lin Luo for 200 dollars in the second-hand market. It has been used for nearly two years, and recently it seems to have reached the end of its useful life, frequently shutting down for no apparent reason. If it weren't for the lack of funds, Lin Luo would have already smashed this phone.

Miss Ruan's expression changed dramatically; she fixed Lin Luo with a gaze full of hatred, staring for a full thirty seconds before gritting her teeth and asking, "Who exactly are you?"

"Lin Luo, this is my younger brother, Lan Xiaogang." Noticing that Lin Luo seemed not to have heard Lan Xiaogang's words, Lan Xue felt somewhat relieved. She then briefly introduced both parties. Initially, she intended to introduce Lin Luo as her benefactor, but inexplicably changed it to a friend. As a result, this led Lan Xiaogang to further suspect that Lin Luo was his sister's boyfriend.

Lan Xue hurriedly left Lin Luo's home and then rushed to the hospital. She did not consult Lin Luo's opinion, partly because Zi Ye had already informed her that her fate had been altered and she no longer needed to worry. On the other hand, even if there were real dangers, she would still go to the hospital at this time; she could not ignore her mother

"How is Mom?" Half an hour later, Lan Xue arrived at the hospital. As soon as she saw her younger brother, Lan Xiaogang, she couldn't wait to ask.

Alright, that works. Lan Xue thought for a moment, nodded, and since she usually spent little time with this younger brother, it was nice to have the rare opportunity to chat.

Of course I don't mind, Miss Ruan, let's go to my office! Li Zhongxiong said with a smile, although a look of fatigue had already appeared on his face

"Miss Ruan, why are you still here so late?" Seeing the girl, Li Zhongxiong was slightly taken aback and asked with some surprise

Li Zhongxiong raised the coffee to his lips, and at that moment, a hint of tension unexpectedly appeared on Miss Ruan's face. Lin Luo suddenly had a flash of inspiration and abruptly recalled a possibility. Without time to think, he dashed into the room, deftly reached out with his right hand, and snatched the coffee that Li Zhongxiong had already brought to his mouth. At the same time, he exclaimed, "Doctor Li, you cannot drink this!"

Ruan Qingyu shot Lin Luo another fierce glare before turning around and walking out

Upon exiting the First People's Hospital of Mingzhu City, Lin Luo let out a long breath, his taut nerves finally beginning to relax.

This troublesome brain takes a break when it has its own matters to attend to, only to come back and play the good person once its tasks are completed Lin Luo felt quite dissatisfied and naturally had a poor attitude towards Xiao Hui

My name is Guo Jingtian, and we will meet again. The young man named Guo Jingtian said this in a calm manner before turning and leaving

"Miss Ruan, who I am is not important. If you are unwilling to disclose the ingredients that should not be in this cup of coffee, I believe Dr. Li can easily verify them," Lin Luo said淡淡的.

"Are you a bit hungry? You haven't had dinner yet, have you?" Lan Xue asked in surprise, her voice urgent.

"Xiao Shuang, oh Xiao Shuang, it turns out you have already encountered your true destiny!" Lin Luo shook his head slightly, brushing away the image of Lin Shuang from his mind, yet his heart felt exceptionally bitter

Uncertain, Lin Luo was willing to believe that Xiao Hui was deliberately concealing something. He had a feeling that Xiao Hui was intentionally hiding it, perhaps to train his abilities, or for other reasons.

"No way? Apart from my dad and me, I've never seen my sister treat any other man as well as she treats you!" Lan Xiaogang clearly did not believe Lin Luo's words. After thinking for a moment, he suddenly exclaimed, "Ah, could it be that you two are the legendary couple who fell in love at first sight?"

"Dr. Li, I am very sorry to disturb you; I should be leaving now," Lin Luo said with a slight smile at Li Zhongxiong. Li Zhongxiong seemed not to have fully recovered from what had just happened, merely nodding at Lin Luo instinctively without saying a word.

"I am fine," Lin Luo forced a smile and shook his head. He had been worried about this day ever since he learned a few years ago that another boy would be accompanying Lin Shuang in the future, and now, this day has finally arrived

"Dr. Li, my name is Lin Luo. You cannot drink this cup of coffee," Lin Luo said淡淡地, as he turned his head to look at the girl. "Miss Ruan, there are some things in this cup of coffee that should not be there. Could you please inform Dr. Li?"

Could it be that the final step for Li Zhongxiong to usurp the throne is about to begin? Lin Luo concentrated his mind, fixating on the girl and Li Zhongxiong.

Xiaolinzi, congratulations! Your first act of usurpation at wwwhetushu.com has been a complete success! Not long after leaving Li Zhongxiong's office, Xiao Hui's voice rang out.

"Aren't you supposed to be resting?" Lin Luo said irritably, "And I warn you for the last time, do not call me Little Lin!"

"Miss Ruan, I sincerely apologize; this was not my intention," Lin Luo said淡淡地. After she mentioned the name 'Spanish Fly,' Lin Luo began to vaguely understand the situation. He had always found it strange that someone as upright as Li Zhongxiong could possibly commit an act of assault. Unless, of course, it was under circumstances where he lost his rationality, and Spanish Fly was precisely the substance that could lead one to lose their senses.

"So, you knew all along? Why didn't you tell me?" Lin Luo said indignantly

Lan Xue's mother had already fallen asleep inside, while Lan Xue and her brother Lan Xiaogang were sitting on a bench outside the hospital room. Just as Lan Xue was about to inquire about Lan Xiaogang's recent situation, she suddenly remembered something and quickly took out her phone to make a call

"However, sister, I am not very at ease with you being here alone," Lan Xiaogang said after a slight hesitation. "How about I accompany you instead?"

"Miss Ruan, since that is the case, you should also be aware that the Association of Fate Manipulators provides protection not only for the fate manipulators themselves but also for their family and friends." Guo Jingtian furrowed his brow, and his gaze towards Ruan Qingyu seemed to carry a hint of tenderness, a stark contrast to the cold look he had directed at Lin Luo not long ago. After a brief pause, Guo Jingtian continued, "If you attempt to harm his family or friends to inflict psychological damage on him, that will also be futile." He looked at Ruan Qingyu with a semblance of gentleness, which was worlds apart from the sinister gaze he had cast at Lin Luo earlier. After a slight pause, Guo Jingtian reiterated, "If you try to harm his family or friends to cause him psychological harm, that will also be ineffective."

"Miss Ruan, what exactly is going on?" Li Zhongxiong furrowed his brow and looked at Miss Ruan with a questioning gaze

Not long after hanging up the phone, Lin Luo saw Lan Xue, along with a handsome young man who bore a slight resemblance to her.

"Dr. Li, that is indeed the case," Lin Luoken affirmed with a nod. When Miss Ruan was staring at him just now, he also perceived certain things in her eyes. While she was making coffee earlier, she indeed added something to it; however, he was not clear on what exactly it was.

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Not knowing how Xiaoshuang is doing? Just as Lin Luo had just breathed a sigh of relief, he quickly thought of Lin Shuang, and his heart couldn't help but feel a bit tense again

"Stop talking nonsense!" Lan Xue finally reacted, her pretty face slightly flushed as she shot a glare at Lan Xiaogang. Although Lan Xiaogang's voice was very soft, she still felt a bit worried that Lin Luo might hear it

"You still say it's nothing, look at you, your face is all pale!" Lan Xue's tone carried a hint of reproach

Looking at the blue snow, Lin Luo couldn't help but think of Lin Shuang again. He slightly focused his mind, and the beautiful figure of Lin Shuang appeared in his mind. Suddenly, his expression changed slightly; the boy sitting next to Lin Shuang was so familiar to him!

She was a young girl with a stunning figure, curly hair, a short-sleeved top, and an extremely short skirt, dressed in an exceptionally sexy manner. Her beauty was also remarkable; although she was still far from Ziye, she was by no means inferior to Lanxue. However, the fiery personality she exuded was something Lanxue lacked. Lin Luo had always considered his self-control to be quite good, but upon seeing this girl, he felt a subtle stir of impulse within him. This girl seemed to possess a unique charm and allure that could attract any man’s desire to conquer her. The fiery essence she embodied was indeed something Lanxue was missing. Lin Luo had always believed in his self-discipline, yet this girl stirred a hidden impulse within him, as if she had a special charisma that could captivate any man.

Could it be that she is waiting for someone in the operating room? Lin Luo thought to himself, feeling somewhat unsettled by the faint fragrance emanating from the girl.

Moments later, the door to the operating room opened, and Li Zhongxiong stepped out first. The patient's family hurriedly approached to inquire about the surgical situation, while the girl's gaze also fell upon Li Zhongxiong.

Lin Luo's expression changed slightly; he did not expect that this girl had come to find Li Zhongxiong. However, according to his original predictions, this girl should not have appeared.

Thank you for your concern, but I know my own limits. Ruan Qingyu said somewhat impatiently, I will head home first, and tomorrow I will send someone to deliver the check to you

Sister, you can rest assured; the doctor said that the condition has stabilized for the time being. However, she needs to stay in the hospital for observation for two days. Lan Xiaogang is still in his second year of high school, but he is much more mature than his peers. He understands that this family is entirely supported by his sister, so he always shows her special respect.

Suddenly, Li Zhongxiong and Miss Ruan were momentarily taken aback and did not react. After a brief silence, Miss Ruan exclaimed, "Who are you? What are you doing?"

Clearly, Ruan Qingyu planned for Li Zhongxiong to lose his rationality after drinking the coffee laced with Spanish fly, leading to a relationship with her. Subsequently, given Li Zhongxiong's character, he would certainly take responsibility for her, which would result in their marriage, thus fulfilling her objective. However, even if Li Zhongxiong truly drank the coffee containing Spanish fly, he still would not engage in a relationship with her. Something must occur in between that leads Li Zhongxiong to meet Lan Xue, and later, in a state of irrationality, he violently assaulted Lan Xue. She would achieve her goal, yet even if Li Zhongxiong did drink the coffee laced with Spanish fly, he still would not have a relationship with her. There must be an event that causes Li Zhongxiong to encounter Lan Xue, and subsequently, in a state of lost reason, he violently assaulted Lan Xue.

"You brat, hurry back! Your sister and I are at your doorstep!" Zhou Yuntao said angrily, "I have been waiting for several hours!"

"Dr. Li, I have a medical question I would like to consult you about." The girl, referred to as Miss Ruan by Li Zhongxiong, smiled charmingly and said, "I hope it's not too much trouble to disturb you at this late hour."

Lin Luo quickly took out his phone, but couldn't help but curse, "Damn phone, it's shut down again!"

Lin Luo, you have violated the rules of the usurper, and you will face judgment! A slightly hoarse voice came from the entrance

Faced with the subtly affectionate gaze of Lan Xue and the curious look from Lan Xiaogang, Lin Luo felt somewhat embarrassed. In reality, he had heard Lan Xiaogang's words; he was merely pretending not to have heard them.

Seeing Lan Xiaogang leave with some excitement, Lin Luoyu felt quite frustrated. She thought to herself, Lan Xue is so beautiful; it's not like she can't find a husband. Why is her brother in such a hurry to find her a boyfriend? Even if he is really that anxious, he shouldn't wrong him. Strictly speaking, he isn't even a regular friend of Lan Xue, let alone a boyfriend.

At that time, I didn't know! Little Gray said somewhat aggrieved, "Besides, even if I don't tell you, you can still solve it!"

Indeed, it is divided into three steps. The first two steps involve allowing Ruan Qingyu and Li Zhongxiong to have ordinary interactions, meaning that they should become somewhat familiar with each other. If only these two steps are carried out, they would not have any significant impact on Li Zhongxiong. However, these two steps are actually a preparation for the third step, as it is through these initial interactions that Ruan Qingyu will have the opportunity to make coffee for Li Zhongxiong, ultimately altering his fate