Top-tier Unruly Master

Zhou Ruoran indeed didn't take much time to prepare dinner. At this point, Mei Li also came out to help, and it wasn't long before a sumptuous spread was laid out on the table.

This dinner was, accordingly, a very merry one for everyone.

After dinner, Mei Li considerately returned to her own room; she would still be living there for the time being.

Ding Fan, wanting to take care of Zhou Ruoran easily, shared a room with her.

Zhou Ruoran herself was a picture of shy coyness. Although her heart had long been given to Ding Fan, the thought of living together with him so soon was enough to make her blush.

However, even though Zhou Ruoran felt shy, she didn't show it. She and Ding Fan had been through so much together, and in her heart, she had already cast herself as Ding Fan's wife. So, in her mind, living together was merely a matter of sooner or later.

To avoid awkwardness, Zhou Ruoran had made the bed early and changed into a very pretty nightgown before diving under the covers.

Thinking about what was about to happen, Zhou Ruoran felt like she had a little deer bouncing around in her heart, a mix of fear and anticipation...

When Ding Fan entered Zhou Ruoran's room, a pleasant scent hit him; it was laced with the faint aroma of lavender, blending with the subtle fragrance of a young woman's body, creating a slightly intoxicating effect.

Under the soft light, on the white expanse of the bed, Zhou Ruoran lay facing away from Ding Fan, her hair spilling around her...

The idea of living together with Zhou Ruoran was originally suggested by Ding Fan. His primary concern was to be on hand in case the Gu Insect inside her became agitated, so he could take care of her.

Yet in that moment, under that scene, Ding Fan felt a surge of desire to hold Zhou Ruoran in his arms...

However, Ding Fan suppressed the restless feeling rising from within him.

Considering Zhou Ruoran's body was very weak at the moment, now was definitely not the right time, and Ding Fan was fearful of getting carried away and hurting her.

He then walked over to Zhou Ruoran and gently laid her flat.

Though still feigning sleep, Zhou Ruoran's breathing involuntarily quickened.

At that moment, as Ding Fan softly traced his right hand across Zhou Ruoran's forehead, she felt a sense of coolness that eased her tense nerves and quieted her down with that gentle touch.

After calming Zhou Ruoran's emotions, he began gently kneading the major acupoints on her body.

With Ding Fan's massaging, Zhou Ruoran's body relaxed in a way it never had before, and in no time, her breathing became even as she fell asleep.

Seeing Zhou Ruoran asleep, Ding Fan stopped and infused a strand of True Qi into her body to soothe the Gu Insect.

Once he was sure that the Gu Insect wouldn't become violent during the night, he sat beside the bed.

He then pulled out from his storage ring the Pills that Chong Caozi had refined.

These Pills' main use was to cultivate the King of Thousand Gu. In certain conditions, they could control the Gu Insect.

On Earth, Ding Fan could be considered an Alchemist Master. He scanned the Pills with his Divine Sense several times and quickly understood their principle.

The Pills contained strands of Spiritual Energy that functioned to calm, preventing the Gu Insect from becoming agitated. Without being implanted into a host, the Insect would be easily manageable.

Beyond that, the Pills contained some common Herbs. Judging from the attributes of these herbs, they seemed to assist Spiritual Energy in calming emotions.

After understanding the Pills' function, Ding Fan had a flash of inspiration. If these Pills could control a Gu Insect not yet within a body, then perhaps with the addition of several other herbs, they might control the one inside Zhou Ruoran.

Resolved, Ding Fan spent the entire night conducting research. His efforts were not in vain; over the course of the night, he refined a new Pill based on Chong Caozi's existing one.

By the time the sky was fully lit, he eagerly woke Zhou Ruoran, and after assisting her in swallowing the new pill, he carefully observed her with his Divine Sense.

True to Ding Fan's predictions, the Gu Insect inside Zhou Ruoran entered a dormant state after she ingested the Pill.

"Ding Fan, how is my illness?" Zhou Ruoran asked anxiously.

Although the Gu Insect within Zhou Ruoran hadn't been expelled, it would no longer subject her to unbearable suffering in the short term.

"Ruoran, your illness is basically nothing serious now. However, you must take your medicine regularly until you are completely healed," Ding Fan replied without informing Zhou Ruoran of the entire truth. He had yet to find a complete solution for the Gu Insect and didn't want Zhou Ruoran to worry unnecessarily before then.

Zhou Ruoran nodded sensibly in understanding. For her, if it was just about taking some medicine, there wasn't much to worry about.

By now, Zhou Ruoran had built up an unfounded trust in Ding Fan's words. Back in Dongcheng, Ding Fan had managed to remove the Scar from her face. Now, the tormenting pain that had made her feel like dying had not recurred once overnight. With these assurances, she had every reason to trust Ding Fan completely.

"Ding Fan, thank you. You must have stayed up all night for me..." Zhou Ruoran leaned on Ding Fan's shoulder, her voice tinged with distress.

Gently wrapping his arms around Zhou Ruoran, Ding Fan's face was filled with warmth.

Sometimes, happiness is just that simple: being able to do something for the one you love, no matter how tired you might be, you still feel blessed...

...

After breakfast, Zhou Ruoran wanted to go out for a walk. After all, having been ill for so long, it was time to get some fresh air.

But at that moment, Zhou Ruoran's phone rang.

Seeing the caller ID, Zhou Ruoran was momentarily stunned. After hesitating, she answered the call.

"Hello, is this little Ran? This is Qian Guangjun." As soon as the call connected, a young man's voice came through from the other end.

"I'm sorry, but I have nothing to do with you. Please don't call me again," Zhou Ruoran said with an icy tone.

"Little Ran, why do you have to be like that? Don't you understand my feelings for you by now?"

Hearing the caller's shameless words, Zhou Ruoran's expression turned grave. "I am a married woman now. Please don't make these strange calls anymore."

Upon hearing Zhou Ruoran's words, a sneer came through the phone. "Little Ran, where is your husband? I've made some inquiries. Your fiancé, Ding Fan, is just a good-for-nothing... If you come with me, I guarantee you'll live a life of luxury..."

Zhou Ruoran didn't want to listen anymore; she hung up the phone.

Qian Guangjun was the profligate young master who had been harassing Zhou Ruoran. She hadn't expected, after nearly being driven to her death by him, that he would still have the audacity to call her.

Zhou Ruoran's phone rang a few more times, but she dismissed each call.

However, the last call she received was from the leader at the law office. Zhou Ruoran hesitated for a moment but decided to answer it.

"Zhou Ruoran, I heard you've been discharged from the hospital. We have a case here, and the client specifically asked for you... Come over, will you?"

Zhou Ruoran had a feeling that this had something to do with Qian Guangjun; otherwise, why would the law office call right after Qian Guangjun's call ended?

"Director Huang, may I know who specifically requested me?" Zhou Ruoran inquired.

"Does that matter? Are you so important now, Zhou Ruoran, that you have to weigh who specifically asks for you?" Director Huang's voice came through, tinged with annoyance.

Zhou Ruoran frowned but found it difficult to refuse outright.

After a brief conversation, Zhou Ruoran hung up the phone. Ding Fan was meditating in the room, and she did not want to disturb him, especially since he had hardly rested all night while preparing medicine for her.

Zhou Ruoran quickly changed into her work clothes and took a car to the law office...

"Little Ran, I've always said that you can't escape the palm of my hand."

When Zhou Ruoran arrived at the law office and knocked on Director Huang's office door, she saw Qian Guangjun sitting on the sofa inside.

Zhou Ruoran's expression became serious. She glanced at Director Huang. "Director Huang, you said someone was looking for me. Is it him?"

After speaking, she pointed at Qian Guangjun.

"Little Ran, how can you be so impolite to Section Chief Qian? He's now the Section Chief of the Dancheng Court office…" Director Huang introduced Qian Guangjun with a sycophantic smile on his face.

"I'm sorry, but if it's him looking for me, then I'm not available." Zhou Ruoran turned to leave.

"Zhou Ruoran, what do you think you're doing!" Director Huang called out to Zhou Ruoran sternly.

Zhou Ruoran stopped in her tracks.

Director Huang spoke earnestly, "Zhou Ruoran, do you think this place is your home? To come and go as you please?!"

"Lao Huang, why be so harsh on little Ran?" At that moment, Qian Guangjun slowly stood up.

With an ingratiating smile, Director Huang said, "Little Ran, see how much Section Chief Qian cares about you. A person shouldn't be ungrateful."

Qian Guangjun approached Zhou Ruoran. "Little Ran, you should understand how I feel, I have you in my heart..."

Zhou Ruoran felt disgusted. She couldn't have imagined that Qian Guangjun would say such revolting words even here.