Chapter 178 In the Bathroom

The sound of water rushing in the bathroom continued,

Qin Shu's movements suddenly paused. Through the slightly ajar bathroom door,

she asked loudly:

"Who is it?"

In truth, she had already guessed it was Lin Chen.

She had even deliberately slowed her pace earlier, and when she caught a glimpse of his silhouette standing foolishly at the door out of the corner of her eye,

her heart nearly leaped out of her chest.

She had left the door open on purpose.

When she passed the doorway just now, she had clearly seen that flustered figure,

but she asked anyway, hiding a small sense of anticipation in her heart.

She wanted to hear his voice and see if he would actually dare to come in.

Her fingers gripped the showerhead, and she didn't even notice the water splashing onto her hand.

Actually, she had long guessed it was Lin Chen.

She had left the door open on purpose. When she passed the doorway just now,

she had also caught a glimpse of that figure standing there like a fool.

But she asked anyway, a small anticipation hidden in her heart, wanting to hear his voice.

Lin Chen's heart tightened, then relaxed. He raised his voice and replied:

"It's me, Lin Chen!"

Silence fell in the bathroom. Two seconds later, Qin Shu's soft laughter drifted out,

her tone so soft it was practically dripping with sweetness:

"Oh, I'm still showering. Why don't you sit down for a bit first?"

As soon as the words left her mouth, her own face flushed red.

The steam in the bathroom made her cheeks feel hot, and she felt a secret joy in her heart.

He really came in!

But then she felt a bit flustered,

hurriedly rubbing body wash over herself.

She hoped he would be more proactive, yet she felt a bit too shy to face him.

After all, they had only met two or three times. Being this forward,

would she seem too lacking in restraint?

Hearing her tone,

the weight in Lin Chen's heart completely lifted.

His grin was so wide it almost reached his ears:

"Just as I thought!"

"Leaving the room door open was waiting for me to enter the house; leaving the bathroom door open must mean she's waiting for me to shower with her!"

He didn't dawdle. The bit of bashfulness in his heart had long been washed away by the confidence of his rebirth and the buzz of the alcohol.

He pondered for two seconds,

and riding a surge of heat, he slipped into the bathroom in a flash.

"Ah!"

Caught off guard, Qin Shu let out a startled cry.

The bath towel in her hand almost fell to the floor.

Her cheeks instantly turned crimson, and even the tips of her ears were tinged with pink.

In truth, she had expected this, but the moment he actually burst in,

she still couldn't help but feel flustered, not knowing where to put her hands or feet.

She was shy yet secretly delighted, a smile she couldn't hide flickering in her eyes.

Though she instinctively wanted to scold him, she was secretly celebrating in her heart:

"He really understands my mind; he didn't disappoint me."

Actually, from the very first glance yesterday, Qin Shu had set her sights on Lin Chen.

That handsome yet wild vibe, mixed with a courage that never wavered, had struck her heart instantly.

Especially after hearing earlier that Lin Chen had actually won over nine million at the casino during the day,

the small flame in Qin Shu's heart had flared into a blaze.

Wasn't this exactly the type she had been looking for?

And he could make money too.

To be honest, after being a Flight Attendant for so many years, she looked glamorous on the outside, but only she knew the grievances behind it.

Flight delays, difficult passengers, constant travel—it was even hard to have a proper meal.

Add to that the fact that she had been broken up with her boyfriend for six months, and her empty heart had long been yearning for someone to fill it,

yearning for a stable love, yearning for someone to care for her sincerely and give her even a little bit of warmth.

Tonight, having had some wine, the alcohol went to her head and her courage grew.

She was even a bit deliberate, wanting to use this drunken state to have a reckless encounter,

to quickly close the distance with Lin Chen, even if it was just for temporary solace.

In the bathroom, the hot water from the shower streamed down, and the mist was so thick they could barely see each other's faces.

Just as Qin Shu was about to say something, Lin Chen grabbed her wrist. The grip wasn't heavy, but it carried an undeniable certainty.

"Don't scream,"

Lin Chen's voice was slightly husky, and mixed with the sound of water, it was exceptionally magnetic.

"I like you, Qin Shu."

Before she could react, Lin Chen had already reached out and pulled her into his arms.

Hot water flowed down their hair and shoulders. The moment their skin touched,

Qin Shu's head buzzed. All her hesitation and restraint

were instantly washed away by this warm sensation and Lin Chen's scent.

She raised her hands and instinctively wrapped them around his waist, letting the ambiguity in the bathroom slowly ferment in the hot water...

An unknown amount of time passed, until both of them were somewhat breathless,

and the shower was finally turned off.

A full hour had passed.

The mist in the bathroom gradually dissipated, leaving behind a room full of warmth and the lingering afterglow of intimacy.

Wrapped in a bath towel, Lin Chen carefully picked up Qin Shu, who was also wrapped in a towel, in a princess carry.

Qin Shu's cheeks were flushed as she buried her face in his chest. Her heart was racing, her ears were burning,

yet she couldn't help but let the corners of her mouth curl up slightly.

This feeling of being cherished—it had been too long since she felt it.

Back in the bedroom, Lin Chen gently laid her on the soft bed.

Just as he was about to sit up, a pale blue virtual panel suddenly popped up in front of him, visible only to himself.

[Congratulations Host, you have earned 91 points. Total accumulated points: 372]

Lin Chen's eyes lit up, and he felt a surge of secret satisfaction: Not bad, more points already?

His gaze swept over the panel, and a "System Gift Pack" glowing with golden light was particularly eye-catching. Without a second thought, he clicked it with his mind.

The next second, the gift pack exploded with a blinding light, and a line of text slowly emerged:

[Congratulations Host for obtaining the Intermediate Skill of Divine Medical Hands]

"Holy crap?"

"It upgraded just like that?"

Lin Chen couldn't help but curse under his breath, his tone full of surprise and disbelief.

He clearly remembered the system description stating that the Intermediate Skill of Divine Medical Hands was a capability that could set bones and reconnect tendons.

Whether it was severe bone fractures or major flesh wounds, they could all be quickly repaired. It was practically comparable to the legendary peerless divine doctors!

Before he could marvel any further, a massive flow of information suddenly flooded into his mind,

as if countless medical insights and practical techniques were being forcefully etched into his memory.

Divine Medical Hands was automatically advancing from Beginner to Intermediate; the skill infusion was complete in an instant!

Lin Chen felt a wave of dizziness. He shook his head, and once the sensation passed,

he clearly felt that the medical knowledge in his mind,

whether it was the Traditional Chinese Medicine techniques of inspection, listening, inquiry, and palpation, or Western clinical skills, had all undergone a qualitative leap.

"Whoa, this is amazing!" Lin Chen rejoiced inwardly, unable to help muttering to himself,

"Right now, I'm probably more impressive than those senior attending physicians in hospitals, right? And it's an integration of Chinese and Western medicine. This is incredible!"

The only regret was that he hadn't had a chance to actually test it in a clinical setting yet,

so he didn't know if this skill was really as miraculous as the system claimed.

His gaze inadvertently fell on Qin Shu on the bed, and Lin Chen's eyes lit up.

A thought popped into his head:

"Just in time, let's give it a try!"

He sat down gently and, before Qin Shu could react, he reached out and took her left hand.

His fingertips rested on her pulse. He closed his eyes, focused his mind, and carefully felt the beating of her pulse.

"Hmm?"

Lin Chen's brow twitched slightly; he had found his answer.

Qin Shu was stunned by his sudden action, then she couldn't help but laugh.

Her voice was soft and carried a hint of teasing:

"What are you doing?"

"Checking my pulse now?"

"What, are you some kind of Chinese medicine doctor?"