Chapter 4: Chapter 526: A Show of Force [4]

"Xu Changle, what do you think you are? Why are you doing this to me? Are you even human?" Xu Ruoshi cursed as she continued to run forward.

Suddenly, at the corner, as she ran forward, her head slammed into a warm body. She felt a sharp sting in her nose, as if she had collided with someone's solid chest.

"Ah! Who are you? I'm sorry, I didn't see clearly and bumped into you." Xu Ruoshi didn't know who she had run into, but she usually maintained excellent etiquette. Whether someone bumped into her or she bumped into someone else, she would immediately admit her mistake and apologize; this was a way of conducting herself that she had practiced since childhood.

But as she apologized, the dark, cold eyes of the man in green before her narrowed slightly as he began to scrutinize her closely.

Under normal circumstances, if someone dared to collide with him, he would have flown into a rage long ago.

But upon closer inspection, the young girl before him had a face like the mid-autumn moon, eyes brimming with spring water and autumn ripples, slightly curved brows, and a delicate nose. Her palm-sized face appeared charming and boneless, so exquisite it seemed to melt.

She was sobbing pitifully, two lines of clear tears sliding down her fair cheeks. She wore a gown of snow-white light gauze, with pink narcissus arm-sleeves trailing along her arms to the ground. Her hair was styled in a wind-swept bun with loose strands framing her temples, and her waist was so slender it could be held in one hand. She was as beautiful as flawless white jade, truly a rare and stunning woman.

"It's fine. Are you injured?"

The man spoke indifferently, his cold eyes looking carefully at Xu Ruoshi's left arm, a trace of worry appearing in his gaze.

Only then did Xu Ruoshi lift her eyes. As she looked up, she saw that the man before her was dressed in exquisite brocade and fine silks, wearing a jade belt and a golden crown. His face was incomparably handsome, and his stature was tall and lean; at a glance, he was clearly a noble young master with a mature masculine charm.

However, compared to the Crown Prince, his beauty was still a notch below.

"I am fine, thank you for your concern, Young Master." Having said this, Xu Ruoshi turned to leave. After all, her heart belonged only to Chu Wuyou, and she was not so casual when facing a strange man.

But just as she was about to leave, the man grabbed her right arm and said sincerely, "Miss, I am Yan Chenyu. You have a very serious injury; if you do not bandage the wound and stop the bleeding in time, I fear your life may be in danger. If you don't mind, there is a medical clinic just ahead. How about I take you there?"

"Ah? But, it is the middle of the night, and it is just a man and a woman alone. I am afraid people will gossip." Xu Ruoshi still wanted to refuse. Even though this man was very handsome, her heart still held only Chu Wuyou, and she did not want to say another word to any man other than him.

"Rest assured, I will not say anything improper. Your health is more important. Let's go." A flash of deep concern crossed Yan Chenyu's eyes as he supported Xu Ruoshi and began walking toward the clinic ahead.

Xu Ruoshi also felt that if this wound wasn't treated, her hand might end up crippled, and if that happened, Xu Changle would be even more triumphant.

Thinking of this, she gave Yan Chenyu a silent nod. Her gaze was as weak as gossamer, staring vacantly ahead as she allowed Yan Chenyu to support her.

Yan Chenyu looked closely at Xu Ruoshi and found that her eyes were dull, her body was thin, and tears were silently streaming from her eyes, as if she had suffered a great grievance.

Somehow, facing such a fragile beauty, his heart actually began to ache, as if a string had been pulled taut. He actually felt a strong urge to cherish her, even though they had only just met.

Before long, they arrived at the clinic. Under the dim, yellowish lamplight, Yan Chenyu helped Xu Ruoshi inside, and a physician of about fifty years old quickly walked out.