Chapter 97

Luo Bin is undoubtedly the proudest girl at No. 7 High School. Describing her as having her eyes above the top is not an exaggeration, because everyone admits that her pride is well-deserved. She has every reason to be proud, and many boys feel inferior in her presence.

Even Cai Weidong, who was once the most influential figure, could only be humbled in front of Luo Bin.

As for Jiang Xueqing, although she is not as aloof and cold as Luo Bin, she is still out of reach for the vast majority of boys at No. 7 High School. Don't be fooled by Jiang Xueqing's seemingly proactive attitude towards Qin Lang; in her usual interactions, she is quite cold towards many of her suitors.

This is because, like Luo Bin, Jiang Xueqing has her own ideals and aspirations, which is to be admitted to the Central Conservatory of Music and become a true dancer.

Due to her lofty ambitions, Jiang Xueqing not only works hard on her studies but also dedicates a lot of time to dance practice, making her quite diligent. Therefore, she has no intention of dating and generally ignores her suitors.

Until Qin Lang appeared, changing Jiang Xueqing's view on love.

At the Circle Water Bar outside the art school, Jiang Xueqing witnessed Qin Lang's heroic display, his invincibility, and his ability to hold the line against all odds, successfully rescuing her from a dangerous situation. At that time, Jiang Xueqing felt only gratitude towards Qin Lang, but what she didn't expect was that after that, Qin Lang did not take the initiative to appear in front of her, and she found herself becoming impatient, even a bit angry. Perhaps, for someone used to being the center of attention, this was the first time she had been so ignored.

Later, Jiang Xueqing couldn't help but take the initiative to meet Qin Lang, but when she learned that Qin Lang and Luo Bin were close, she felt inexplicably sad. It was then that she realized she might have developed feelings for Qin Lang. Jiang Xueqing is a very independent girl who knows how to pursue her dreams. In matters of the heart, she also knows how to fight for herself.

Luo Bin's departure made Jiang Xueqing realize she might have a chance, so she began to create opportunities to spend time with Qin Lang.

"Chilled cola... do I have one?" Zhao Kan joked to Jiang Xueqing.

Jiang Xueqing shook her head awkwardly. She was about to apologize to Zhao Kan when Qin Lang handed him the chilled cola in his hand: "Here, drink it. Stop whining!"

"Is this... not too much?" Zhao Kan was only joking; even if he were blind, he could see that Jiang Xueqing had bought the cola specifically for Qin Lang. If Qin Lang handed it to Zhao Kan, it would mean he was not accepting Jiang Xueqing's kindness. If that were the case, Jiang Xueqing's resentment would surely kill Zhao Kan.

"Take it!" Qin Lang shoved the cola into Zhao Kan's hand.

Zhao Kan was indeed thirsty, and the convenience store was already lined up with a long queue, making it difficult to get chilled drinks. So he didn't refuse, thanked Qin Lang, and ran off, feeling a powerful wave of resentment from behind as he went.

"Qin Lang—" Jiang Xueqing looked at Qin Lang with a hint of resentment, feeling both annoyed and angry. She had come to comfort him, but he was so ungrateful that he wouldn't even accept a bottle of cola.

"Ah... I'll drink some water first!" Just as Jiang Xueqing was about to burst into anger, Qin Lang suddenly picked up the bottle of cola in her hand and drank it all down in one go.

"This bottle of cola... I've already drunk from it." Jiang Xueqing was originally both annoyed and angry, but seeing Qin Lang drink from the bottle she had already sipped, her anger instantly vanished, replaced by a blush.

"Is that so? It doesn't matter, your saliva isn't dirty." Qin Lang said casually, then threw the bottle, which drew a beautiful parabola and landed in the trash can a few meters away.

"You throw very accurately!" Jiang Xueqing praised slightly.

"Heh... I'm usually too lazy, so I've practiced." Qin Lang smiled, wiping his sweat with the towel Jiang Xueqing handed him, and walked towards the steps beside the playground, "Want to sit down?"

"Sure." Jiang Xueqing felt a sweet warmth in her heart.

The two sat side by side on the stone steps covered with some grass. Qin Lang draped the towel over his shoulder and said to Jiang Xueqing, "For your health, try to drink less chilled cola in the future."

"Just cola?"

"Less chilled drinks and cold things in general." Because of Jiang Xueqing's kindness in bringing the towel and drink, Qin Lang felt it necessary to remind her.

Jiang Xueqing thought this was Qin Lang's concern and nodded, "I'll try to eat less of these things in the future."

"Best not to eat cold things at all. Also, pay attention to your nutrition." Qin Lang reminded Jiang Xueqing in a doctor's tone, but in her heart, she thought it was Qin Lang's concern.

"Okay, I understand." Jiang Xueqing nodded softly.

Qin Lang noticed that Jiang Xueqing's tone was a bit off and continued, "Cough... I mean, your blood and qi are insufficient, and your body is a bit weak. You need to be especially careful with your diet, or you might get sick."

"Heh, do you know medicine?" Jiang Xueqing stared at Qin Lang with eyes like stars.

Jiang Xueqing's eyes were pure and clear, as if they contained the essence of many mountains and forests. Their beauty made Qin Lang look at her a few more times before continuing, "Yeah, I know a bit. I learned medicine from a very skilled old Chinese doctor."

"Really? Can you examine me then?" Jiang Xueqing looked at Qin Lang with admiration and extended her hand, "In Chinese medicine, you need to feel the pulse, right?"

Jiang Xueqing thought Qin Lang was using the pretext of feeling her pulse to get closer to her, so she willingly offered her hand.

Jiang Xueqing's hand was as white as jade. Qin Lang didn't need to feel her pulse to know her condition, but for some reason, he placed his fingers on her wrist and felt her pulse.

After a moment, Qin Lang said to Jiang Xueqing, "I didn't expect to find a problem. It seems your body is indeed deficient in blood and qi, and you need to take good care of yourself. Don't argue; if I'm not mistaken, your monthly cycle is a bit irregular, right?"

Hearing this, Jiang Xueqing's face turned bright red, like a ripe apple.

This was such a private matter; how could she talk about it with Qin Lang, given that their relationship was far from that intimate.

"Jiang Xueqing, just treat me as a doctor. There's nothing to be embarrassed about," Qin Lang put on a serious and upright demeanor.

As for whether Qin Lang was truly upright, only he knew.