Guo Linqing had always been weak-willed. Even at this moment, she was contemplating what she had done wrong, but Lin Xiaotian interrupted her.
"Are you doing alright recently?"
Guo Linqing blinked, then looked up to see Lin Xiaotian's gentle expression.
Her eyes reddened, and she didn't know what to say.
Lin Xiaotian came forward to examine her. Physically, she was fine. Guo Linqing, being a doctor, was skilled in physical conditioning.
However, the effects of the Hefang San were still present, though suppressed by her pregnancy. Lin Xiaotian had worried that if he hadn't returned in time, Guo Linqing would have had a very difficult time recently.
After comforting Guo Linqing, Lin Xiaotian looked at Xia Qingling. "Qingling, can I speak with Linqing alone?"
Xia Qingling snorted and walked away.
But the moment she turned, a look of loneliness washed over her face.
Only Lin Xiaotian and Guo Linqing remained in the consultation room. Lin Xiaotian asked Guo Linqing to sit, then began to circulate his spiritual energy, preparing to help her expel the toxicity of the Hefang San.
As long as the effects of the Hefang San remained, Guo Linqing would still suffer after giving birth. While it wouldn't be as extreme as the initial poisoning, where she would crave anyone she saw, she had later fixed on Lin Xiaotian's scent. After giving birth, she would still be intensely drawn to Lin Xiaotian, a situation that would be incredibly taxing and could lead to illness over time. Lin Xiaotian didn't want anything to happen to Guo Linqing, especially now that she was pregnant.
As Lin Xiaotian transferred spiritual energy to Guo Linqing, she felt a warmth spread through her body. She thought it was a strange reaction from not seeing Lin Xiaotian for so long, and her face immediately flushed.
"Xiaotian, I want... that," Guo Linqing suddenly said.
Lin Xiaotian glanced at her belly and shook his head. "Not now."
Guo Linqing pouted. "Then, after I give birth, will you still come to see me?"
"Of course," Lin Xiaotian nodded.
"Then I'll wait for you," Guo Linqing's eyes seemed to hold a captivating dew.
Lin Xiaotian couldn't help but swallow. Even when pregnant, Guo Linqing was still so alluring. Furthermore, due to her pregnancy, her curves had become even more pronounced. He wondered what it would be like to be intimate with her then.
Now that Lin Xiaotian had reached the Qi Refining stage, his desires had increased along with his mental power. Ordinary women could no longer satisfy him, and Lin Xiaotian had been actively restraining himself.
After removing the toxicity of the Hefang San from Guo Linqing's body, Lin Xiaotian sought out Xu Qinghe.
It was Xu Qinghe who had brought him to the National Medical Hall. His work there had also honed Lin Xiaotian's medical skills, and Xu Qinghe had treated him very well. Lin Xiaotian had come specifically to see him this time.
However, Xu Qinghe was now the head of the Qingzhou branch and no longer the head of the Jiangcheng National Medical Hall, so Lin Xiaotian couldn't meet him.
Lin Xiaotian spoke with the new director about his resignation, as he now had limited energy and no time for fixed working hours. Regarding any breach of contract, Lin Xiaotian was willing to compensate as stipulated.
But the other party did not agree to Lin Xiaotian's termination. As director, he had access to more information than most and was aware of Lin Xiaotian's considerable achievements, even hearing that the new cancer drug was his doing.
To have such a medical master remain in their medical hall, even if he rarely came to work, was a sure-fire profitable venture in his eyes, especially since Lin Xiaotian wasn't asking for a salary.
The two parties renegotiated the contract, and Lin Xiaotian was now free to choose when to work. To retain talent, the National Medical Hall had always been generous in relaxing conditions.
It was already noon when Lin Xiaotian left the National Medical Hall. He decided to visit Bai Xue, whom he hadn't seen in a long time.
Bai Xue was in stable condition and was currently living together. She had been trying to contact Lin Xiaotian for some time, but to no avail. If Liang Xu hadn't lied to her, telling her Lin Xiaotian was engaged in important matters, Bai Xue would have reported him to the police.
Seeing Lin Xiaotian again, Bai Xue was overcome with emotion and embraced him tightly, forgetting for a moment that Bai Xue's mother was standing nearby.
But Bai Xue couldn't be bothered with that now. After a passionate kiss, they moved to the bedroom.
They only separated after Bai Xue was exhausted.
Lin Xiaotian clearly wanted more, but Bai Xue was content and had fallen asleep.
After leaving Bai Xue's residence, Lin Xiaotian returned to the Lin family. He was constantly circulating the Shennong Heart Method, and his spiritual energy was increasing by the moment. The pills he had taken earlier were mostly absorbed, and Lin Xiaotian needed new ones.
Upon returning to the Lin family, Lin Xiaotian glanced at his bedroom. Qin Yuxiang was still cultivating. It had to be said, she was far more diligent than Lin Xiaotian.
In the hallway, Lin Xiaotian encountered Fang Wenhua. Lin Liwen's belly was quite large now, and Fang Wenhua had put aside his work to accompany her.
"Xiaotian, long time no see," Fang Wenhua smiled at Lin Xiaotian.
"Long time no see," Lin Xiaotian stepped forward and began to chat with him.
Lin Xiaotian felt a pang of guilt towards Fang Wenhua. After all, the old lady had sold half of Fang Corporation's original shares to the Yang family to obtain the thousand-year-old medicinal herb for him.
Fang Corporation was Fang Wenhua's life's work, and it was impossible for him to have no grievances.
However, seeing Fang Wenhua now, he appeared calm, showing no joy or sorrow.
Lin Liwen also greeted Lin Xiaotian enthusiastically. She was usually simple-minded and likely didn't even know that half of Fang Corporation had been sold.
After some pleasantries, Lin Xiaotian departed.
The moment Lin Xiaotian turned away, Fang Wenhua's expression completely changed. He held Lin Liwen and cast a dark, resentful gaze in Lin Xiaotian's direction.
Lin Xiaotian's heart sank.
With his current divine sense, he could perceive such changes without even looking. Fang Wenhua's transformation was not hidden from him.
Lin Xiaotian felt a constant unease. He feared that one day he might find himself on opposing sides with Fang Wenhua. Among everyone he had encountered, Fang Wenhua had helped him the most. Without Fang Wenhua back then, Cao Yuntian would have killed him long ago, and he wouldn't have achieved what he had today. While their relationship was mutually beneficial, Fang Wenhua had still helped him, and Lin Xiaotian was not ungrateful.
"I hope we can coexist peacefully," Lin Xiaotian looked up at the sky and sighed.
Just then, Lin Xiaotian received a call from Li Ergou.
Lin Xiaotian answered the phone. A familiar voice came through, but it wasn't Li Ergou's; it was Li Deping...