Divine Doctor and His CEO Wife-Chapter 75 Departure

Chen Xiao swallowed. At this moment, Qin Lan was exuding an irresistible charm, enough to make any man lose control. He gasped; drunk, she had become even more enchanting.

Then, he suddenly pulled her up. Outside, people were constantly coming and going, and the sound of footsteps could be heard from time to time. Qin Lan bit her red lips until they nearly bled. In the end, her body leaned powerlessly against the door...

Chen Xiao panted heavily.

Having regained her composure, Qin Lan cast a resentful glance at him. "Still not enough..."

"Want to go somewhere else?" Chen Xiao glanced around, feeling a little guilty.

"Mm, I’ve already booked a hotel," Qin Lan said.

At that moment, Chen Xiao felt like a lamb walking into a tiger’s den...

After a night of passionate entanglement, sunlight flooded into the room the next day. Chen Xiao slowly opened his eyes, one hand supporting his sore waist.

"You’re awake?" Qin Lan, her face glowing with a rosy complexion, brought over the breakfast she had prepared. She had booked a high-end suite, which came with simple ingredients and kitchenware so they could cook for themselves.

Chen Xiao couldn’t be bothered to rinse his mouth. He directly drank a bowl of hot soup to replenish his nutrients. His stamina had been greatly depleted, and though he wasn’t dizzy, his stomach was growling with hunger.

Qin Lan, meanwhile, rested her chin on her hands, quietly watching him.

After he had eaten and drunk his fill, Chen Xiao finally spoke. "That day at the auction, I saw someone who looked a lot like you."

"Actually, that was me," Qin Lan nodded, telling him the truth.

"Oh?" Chen Xiao was somewhat surprised.

"I’ve returned to the Qin Family and have had my identity restored. That day, I saw those bullies from the Jiang Family picking on you from above, and I couldn’t help but get some payback for you," Qin Lan said with a mischievous smile. "The herbs I gave you for free... the Jiang Family must have been furious enough to spit blood."

"So, the woman who spoke... that was you," Chen Xiao suddenly realized.

Based on Jiang Tianyi’s attitude toward Qin Lan, the family she belonged to was anything but ordinary. After all, Jiang Tianyi seemed deeply wary of her, not even daring to refute her words.

"Jiang Tianyi invited me to a private auction. He originally wanted me to back him, but I refused. He then settled for inviting me as a distinguished guest."

"If you stab them in the back like that, won’t they come after you?" Chen Xiao asked, concerned.

Qin Lan laughed again. "They don’t have the guts or the ability. After I contacted the Qin Family, they sent two masters to protect me. Continuing to hide in Yuncheng City under an assumed name isn’t a long-term solution. I have to face what’s coming eventually."

The atmosphere grew silent.

"I used to think that by running away, I could live a peaceful life. But as they say, ’The tree longs for stillness, but the wind will not cease.’ I can’t keep running anymore," Qin Lan’s gaze gradually firmed. "I have to go back. It’s time to settle the scores of the past..."

Chen Xiao put down what he was holding. "Can’t you stay?"

Qin Lan was taken aback. "What? Have you fallen for me? Can’t bear for me to go?"

Chen Xiao neither admitted nor denied it. "It’s just... I’ve suddenly realized how strange life becomes when someone is missing. I never felt this way when you were here."

Qin Lan suddenly chuckled. "Is this a confession?"

"Is this... considered a confession?" Chen Xiao rubbed his nose.

"I’ll take it as one," Qin Lan said, tucking a strand of hair behind her ear. "But I really do have things I need to handle."

Chen Xiao stated, word by word, "I’ll help you deal with them. You stay here."

Qin Lan chuckled, then reached out and caressed his cheek. "Little man, this matter isn’t as simple as you think. There are some things I must face myself."

Another, more important reason was that she didn’t want to drag Chen Xiao into this. The Qin Family was a top-tier aristocratic family that had stood unshaken in Zhonghai for hundreds of years. The intensity of their internal conflicts was unimaginable to outsiders; the slightest misstep meant death! Although Chen Xiao had some power, Qin Lan didn’t believe he could contend with an entire family.

He said solemnly, "I don’t want anything to happen to you."

Qin Lan forced a smile. "Once I’ve settled everything, I’ll come back to Yuncheng City to find you."

"But... what if you can’t come back?" Chen Xiao asked, each word deliberate.

"Then... forget me," Qin Lan said calmly. "It was an honor to have been a part of your life. It’s just a pity we didn’t meet at a better time."

Chen Xiao fell silent. The feeling of impending separation surged through him, bringing with it an inexplicable ache.

"They’re here to pick me up," Qin Lan said, then offered a faint smile. "Wait for my good news."

With that, she turned and left with an air of graceful poise.

"I have a gift for you," Chen Xiao said. He took out the Nourishing Facial Cream. "This is a Beauty Ointment for your face. It’s enough for two months. I’ll give you two months to handle your affairs. After that, I’ll come find you and help you eliminate any threats."

Qin Lan smiled. "And what if I’m no longer around by then?"

Chen Xiao’s voice was steady as he said, word by word, "Then I’ll kill everyone who harmed you!"

Hearing this, Qin Lan’s heart trembled. She accepted the Nourishing Facial Cream and kissed him on the forehead. "Don’t see me off. I’m afraid I won’t be able to leave."

"Be good to Qingli. She’s a wonderful girl who’s worth cherishing..."

Chen Xiao sank into his seat, stunned.

Qin Lan clutched the simple gift in her hand and quietly closed the door behind her.

Once the door was shut, the room felt vast and empty. Chen Xiao sat down, feeling a profound sense of loss, and lit a cigarette...

He thought he had long since become indifferent to everything, including life and death. Yet when the moment of parting came, his emotions were utterly beyond his control. The hardest part of life... is letting go.