162: Chapter 162 Lin Xiao Has a Terminal Illness?

The next day, Lin Baixuan accompanied Lin Xiao to school.

On the way, Lin Xiao also learned that Lin Baixuan was in charge of a lecture series at his school recently.

He had originally thought they were just traveling together because they were heading in the same direction, but to his surprise, Lin Baixuan said she didn't have much to do with those activities and wanted to sit in on Lin Xiao's classes with him.

"Second Sister, isn't that a bit inappropriate?"

"What's inappropriate about it? I've long been interested in your Finance Department's courses, and now I finally have the chance."

Lin Baixuan casually made up an excuse.

Lin Xiao asked curiously, "Didn't you only used to be interested in andrology?"

Lin Baixuan slapped Lin Xiao on the head. "Can't I have more than a few hobbies?"

"Uh, sure, sure, sure."

Lin Xiao had no choice but to let his Second Sister accompany him.

Whether it was during class, between classes, or while walking or eating, Lin Baixuan was always by Lin Xiao's side.

Lin Xiao was already a frequent topic of conversation at school, and in just one morning, several new versions of rumors had emerged.

At first, some people didn't recognize Lin Baixuan and thought Lin Xiao had found a beautiful girlfriend.

Soon, someone who had seen Lin Baixuan before stepped forward, stating that this was Lin Xiao's sister and told them not to spread rumors.

But the gossip didn't stop for long before someone found out that Lin Baixuan was a doctor at Jingcheng Hospital.

As it spread, some people began to speculate whether something was wrong with Lin Xiao.

For example, maybe he had some strange illness, which was why he needed a doctor to accompany him constantly.

Some even put forward a shocking theory: that Lin Xiao might actually have a serious terminal illness and could die at any moment.

That was why, even if other doctors were sent, his family wasn't at ease and had to let his own sister, Lin Baixuan, provide close-contact treatment.

Amazingly, such an outrageous rumor was believed all the way to the end!

It was even accepted by the majority of people!

Zhang Xiaofu had originally been holding a grudge about not sharing the burden earlier, but upon seeing that Lin Xiao had actually contracted a terminal illness, he immediately stopped thinking about all that.

As soon as he got the news, he rushed over.

He was even holding a large bouquet of lilies, wanting to help lighten Lin Xiao's heavy mood.

"Brother Lin, you..."

Zhang Xiaofu wanted to say something, but when he saw the puzzled look on Lin Xiao's face, he couldn't bring himself to say anything.

In his view, the way Lin Xiao was acting like nothing was wrong must be a facade.

He didn't want to bring up sad topics and ruin the mood that Lin Xiao had worked so hard to maintain.

Lin Xiao hadn't been paying attention to the School Forum all day, so naturally, he didn't know that someone had made such an outrageous guess about him.

He wrapped his arm around Zhang Xiaofu's shoulder and whispered, "Xiao Fu, do me a favor."

"Just tell me what it is, Brother Lin. No matter what request you make, I'll do it even if it kills me!"

Zhang Xiaofu suppressed the lump in his throat and patted his chest in assurance.

Lin Xiao twitched the corner of his mouth, wondering what kind of crazy mood this kid was in again.

He just wanted Zhang Xiaofu to help distract Lin Baixuan; why did he make it sound like he was being asked to sacrifice his life?

Given the urgency of the situation, he couldn't be bothered to ask.

He leaned into Zhang Xiaofu's ear and quietly explained what he needed.

Zhang Xiaofu was stunned.

"Just distract your sister?"

"Yeah, what's wrong? You're not willing to help with this little favor?"

Lin Xiao frowned slightly.

"Of course not!"

Zhang Xiaofu quickly deduced Lin Xiao's intention.

His body must be in a lot of pain, and he didn't want his family to see his suffering because he didn't want them to worry, so he wanted to bear the pain alone in secret.

Truly, how noble!

Zhang Xiaofu nodded solemnly. "Brother Lin, I'll help you. Go ahead, don't worry."

Lin Xiao heard this and still felt it was a bit strange, but he didn't ask further.

He lifted his chin, signaling that Zhang Xiaofu could begin.

"Ouch!"

Zhang Xiaofu got into character quickly, immediately clutching his stomach and wailing in apparent agony. "Dr. Lin, Dr. Lin, my stomach hurts so much, can you please take a look at it for me?"

"Stomach pain? What did you eat just now?"

Lin Baixuan was a bit puzzled, but out of a doctor's instinct, she stepped forward to examine him.

Zhang Xiaofu shook his head. "I didn't eat anything. I don't know what's wrong, it just hurts a lot."

Lin Baixuan crouched down and gently poked Zhang Xiaofu's stomach.

"Does it hurt here?"

"It hurts!"

"What about here?"

"That hurts too!"

"..."

No matter where Lin Baixuan poked, Zhang Xiaofu nodded.

Lin Baixuan rarely encountered such a situation, and she began to take it seriously.

But just at that moment, she suddenly heard Lin Xiao's inner voice in her mind.

[Not bad, not bad, he's acting quite well.]

Lin Baixuan turned her head and saw that Lin Xiao had already taken advantage of the time she was examining Zhang Xiaofu to sneak quite a distance away.

She immediately wanted to chase after him, but Zhang Xiaofu let out another "Ouch."

"Dr. Lin, don't go! I feel like I can't hold on anymore. I feel really terrible. Am I dying?"

Zhang Xiaofu blinked his eyes, forcibly squeezing out a few tears.

Seeing that Lin Xiao had already run far away, Lin Baixuan knew she couldn't catch up even if she tried.

"Stomach pain, right?"

"Mm-hmm."

Zhang Xiaofu didn't notice that Lin Baixuan's expression and tone had changed subtly, and he continued his exaggerated performance.

"Then I'll prescribe you some medicine."

Lin Baixuan opened her portable medical kit and took out a small packet of medicinal powder.

"Okay, okay, thank you, Dr. Lin!"

Zhang Xiaofu took the powder and wanted to leave immediately.

After all, his mission was already accomplished.

But Lin Baixuan pressed down on his shoulder. "Your condition is a bit serious right now; you must take the medicine immediately."

Zhang Xiaofu started to panic.

He wasn't actually sick; would taking medicine randomly cause problems?

After hesitating, he said awkwardly, "But, but there's no water here!"

"There's some over there."

Lin Baixuan pointed to a shop not far away.

Zhang Xiaofu's brain was always slow, and before he could think of another excuse, he had already bought water under Lin Baixuan's guidance.

"Drink it. Remember to drink it all in one go, otherwise it will affect the effectiveness."

Lin Baixuan instructed him very seriously.

With no other choice, Zhang Xiaofu had to bite the bullet and pour the packet of powder into his mouth.

Instantly, bitterness spread across his tongue, and he quickly gulped down several large mouthfuls of water, only then feeling a bit better.

"Dr. Lin, that's it, right?"

Zhang Xiaofu looked at Lin Baixuan pitifully.

"Mm, that's it."

Lin Baixuan nodded with satisfaction. Before leaving, she handed Zhang Xiaofu a pack of tissues. "Take this, you should be able to use it."