Chapter 185: Chapter 185

She knew his possessiveness wouldn’t just vanish because of anything that happened.

Seeing her silent, the man’s voice softened. "Be good! Let Lin Ling accompany you into the operating room tomorrow!"

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Lu Feng knocked on the door. "Ninth Master, Madam, the lobster is ready."

Li Tianyao’s medicine had just run out, so he stood up, took An Yan’s hand, and they went downstairs to the dining room.

They had just sat down when Li Qingqing also came over. "Ninth Brother, I want to eat too!"

Li Qingqing immediately, and happily, ran to sit at his right.

An Yan realized that Li Qingqing had truly impeccable manners in front of others. Every move she made seemed as if measured by a ruler.

An Yan subconsciously straightened up, mimicking Li Qingqing by tucking her arms in. Then, well, the delicious food in front of her suddenly seemed less appealing. I’ll just sit however I want! If Li Tianyao didn’t like it, he could just look at her less.

"Sister-in-law, here, for you!" Li Qingqing broke off a crab leg and handed it over with both hands.

An Yan took it, her fingertips brushing Li Qingqing’s. Her fingers were slender and tapered, smooth as jade. Li Tianyao had originally bought the Qingling Grass to cure Li Qingqing’s poisoning, and during the use of Qingling Grass, bleeding out the poisoned blood was a crucial step. But Li Qingqing’s fingers were smooth and flawless, showing no needle marks.

"Sister-in-law, I heard you are quite skilled in medicine. Can I consult you if I have any questions in the future?"

"Sure, as long as I know, I’ll tell you everything I know," replied An Yan.

"That’s great." Li Qingqing’s eyes curved into crescents. But An Yan could see that the smile didn’t reach her eyes.

Clearly, she didn’t believe in my medical skills. Not believing me but still putting on such a false front. What a hypocrite!

Tired of playing along with Li Qingqing, An Yan turned to Li Tianyao. "What are you building in the yard?" She had previously thought Li Tianyao was building something here for their marriage, but today she realized it wasn’t being built upwards, but rather dug downwards. "A fish pond?"

"A laboratory for you," replied Li Tianyao.

An Yan was startled. "You planned all along to have me move my lab here?"

"Yes! If it’s built at home, Qingqing can help you too."

"You mean she’s going to stay here? Live with us?"

Li Tianyao turned his head. "If you don’t like it, she can go back to Shangjing City."

Li Qingqing immediately said, "Sister-in-law, I’m really well-behaved, I promise not to disturb you and Ninth Brother’s romance! Please don’t drive me away. Please?"

An Yan smiled. "I thought your circle was in Shangjing City."

"My circle is Ninth Brother. Wherever Ninth Brother is, that’s where my circle is." A clear look of adoration and worship filled Li Qingqing’s eyes.

An Yan looked at her, deep in thought. I faintly sense that Li Qingqing’s hostility towards me isn’t just because she thinks I’ve stolen her brother’s attention; it feels more like jealousy.

"But he’s married now!" said An Yan deliberately.

Li Qingqing’s movement of peeling the crab clearly paused for a moment, but she quickly adjusted her composure and said with a smile, "It’s better that he’s married. That way, in the future, not only will I have my brother’s affection but my sister-in-law’s too!"

An Yan raised an eyebrow but didn’t respond.

Li Tianyao, however, said, "You’re leaving with them tomorrow!" The Li Family was returning to Shangjing City the next day to prepare the bridal gifts requested by An Yan’s father.

"Ninth Brother, what about your illness if I leave?" Li Qingqing bit her lower lip, looking deeply concerned.

Li Tianyao didn’t even glance in her direction as he said directly, "Leave the prescription. Your sister-in-law will be responsible for my treatment from now on!"

"But Sister-in-law isn’t very familiar with your condition..."

"Then transfer all your research data from these years to her! Must I spell out such things for you?" Li Tianyao’s voice had noticeably cooled.

Li Qingqing immediately lowered her head, her voice small as she said, "I understand."

An Yan noticed her hands were tightly clutching the hem of her clothes. She must be feeling terrible inside. An Yan, however, felt quite pleased. Li Tianyao’s attitude towards Li Qingqing made it clear: no matter what intentions Qingqing harbored, in his eyes, she was nothing.

After finishing the lobster, An Yan stood up to take her leave, and Li Tianyao walked her to the door, reminding her, "Rest early when you get back. If I have time tomorrow, I will come to see your surgery."

An Yan turned to leave but suddenly heard the sound of a scuffle.

"Let go of me! I’m here to find my boss. Your lady boss, An Yan!"

"You climb walls to find our lady boss?"

"Who said I was climbing the wall to find her? I just came up to see if she was here!"

"Ling Xiao!" An Yan called out.

Li Tianyao raised his hand, and Lu Feng immediately rushed over, rescuing Ling Xiao from the bodyguards’ clutches.

Seeing An Yan, Ling Xiao immediately looked aggrieved and said, "Boss, they’re picking on me because I only have one arm!"

An Yan frowned. "You needed something?"

Ling Xiao nodded, turned back, leaped onto the wall, grabbed a bouquet of flowers, and then jumped down to hand them to her. "Here, these are your favorite flowers!"

An Yan reached out and took them. "If you have something to say, just say it!"

Ling Xiao glanced over at Li Tianyao from the corner of his eye and said, "I want to know when you’re going to attach my arm. Always using this fake one is really uncomfortable." Ling Xiao lifted his prosthetic arm, which was merely for show.

An Yan’s brows furrowed. Hadn’t he already asked about this? Why was he asking again?

"I’ll attach it for you as soon as the materials arrive!"

"I want to tell you, I don’t want the Wolverine-style one anymore. Make me one like a Transformer, the kind that can turn into a gun! Then let’s see who dares to mess with me!"

"Impossible!" An Yan flatly refused. "Neither type is possible. Just give up on that idea."

"Alright then, I’ll head back first."

Ling Xiao’s arrival was as baffling as his departure.

A chill entered Li Tianyao’s expression.

An Yan faced him calmly and said, "You already agreed that I could associate with Ling Xiao!"

Li Tianyao took a card from the bouquet, twirled it in his fingers, and handed it to An Yan.

What you like, I’d cross star-filled skies to present before your eyes!

An Yan stared, baffled. "This is printed. It must be a standard message from the florist!"

Li Tianyao tossed the card along with the flowers into the trash can and said, "Lu Feng! Bring Ling Xiao back to me!"

Even if it’s printed, he still chose it!

An Yan frowned. "Don’t you dare!"

She knew Li Tianyao was possessive and had been trying so hard to accommodate him. To appease him, she felt like she was losing herself whenever she was with him! And him? He just kept getting worse in this regard, time after time! He had clearly agreed that I could associate with Ling Xiao, yet now he was making a huge fuss over a printed card!

Remembering the suffering Ling Xiao had endured when he was caught and taken to an island by him, An Yan couldn’t hold back any longer. "How can you not even trust Ling Xiao?"