Rebirth in 1986: Unforgettable Regrets

Chapter 1259: Chapter 1259: I’m Her Fiancé

"No."

Hei Zai had just carefully observed Tang Jun and He Ming’s reactions, which seemed genuine and were no different from the other villagers’ reactions upon coming here.

"That’s good, keep them locked up. Deliver three meals a day and release them once this storm passes." Ni Yan casually replied, "Hei Zai, how’s my dad?"

"Uncle Ni’s external wound has been cleaned up, but he’s still unconscious." Hei Zai quietly whispered to Ni Yan, "I heard they kidnapped a doctor from over there, and it’s a female doctor."

"Is that so?" Ni Yan’s eyes brightened, and he asked, "Is the doctor pretty?"

"Brother Yan, she’s the doctor treating Uncle Ni’s injury," Hei Zai reminded him.

"I know, so what?" Ni Yan asked indifferently.

Hei Zai cleared his throat and said, "She’s the doctor treating Uncle Ni’s injury. If something happens to her..."

"Hei Zai, you’re being overly cautious. I’m just going to see her; what’s wrong with that? I just want to properly thank her for saving my dad."

Ni Yan’s words sounded perfectly reasonable, but Hei Zai knew that Ni Yan had ulterior motives.

"Let’s go."

Ni Yan urged, extremely curious about this female doctor.

Creak.

The door opened.

Yuan Yu immediately stood up.

"Don’t be afraid, I’m here." Xu Qinglang’s voice trembled as he stood in front of Yuan Yu, his legs shaking, gripping Yuan Yu’s hand unconsciously.

"I’m not afraid, but your grip is hurting me."

Yuan Yu reminded him, but she appreciated Xu Qinglang’s protective instincts.

"Light the lamp."

The room was dimly lit, barely revealing the not-so-weak physique of the female doctor standing behind.

"What are you doing?" Xu Qinglang warily eyed Ni Yan, unfamiliar with him, not one of the people who had captured them initially.

"Annoying, get him out of the way." Ni Yan stepped forward to see Yuan Yu’s face, but Xu Qinglang wouldn’t allow it, causing Ni Yan to feel disdain.

Xu Qinglang spread his arms like an eagle protecting its young, saying defensively, "What do you want to do?"

"Just looking at the doctor who treated my dad," Ni Yan said, signaling Hei Zai to act.

Hei Zai immediately stepped forward.

"Get out."

Hei Zai directly grabbed Xu Qinglang and stood him aside. No matter how Xu Qinglang struggled, he couldn’t break free.

Originally standing behind Xu Qinglang, Yuan Yu was now exposed without Xu Qinglang’s obstruction. She wore a casual sports suit, black, emphasizing her slender figure. Her long, black hair was tied into a ponytail, which had become somewhat disheveled over the day, with strands falling at the sides, adding a touch of messy beauty to her.

Ni Yan’s eyes immediately lit up.

Yuan Yu straightened her back and looked at Ni Yan, saying, "You’ve seen me now; you can leave."

"Heh."

Ni Yan was amused by her words, saying, "This is my territory."

Yuan Yu pressed her lips, saying nothing.

Ni Yan stepped forward, wanting to take a closer look at Yuan Yu, but Yuan Yu tried to retreat, only to find herself against the wall, with no way out.

Seeing Ni Yan’s actions, Xu Qinglang, as a man, understood Ni Yan’s intentions instantly.

"Hey, she’s my fiancée, don’t get close to her." Xu Qinglang shouted urgently.

In Dafu County, though dialects were prevalent, many people could understand Mandarin.

And Ni Yan and his group could understand Mandarin.

"You, his fiancée?" Ni Yan looked Yuan Yu up and down, then glanced at Xu Qinglang, saying scornfully, "He’s so weak. I could knock him down with a finger."

Yuan Yu was initially shocked but did not answer Ni Yan’s question.

If she denied it, she’d hurt Xu Qinglang’s pride, but admitting it would be awkward later with Xu Qinglang.

Yuan Yu simply said nothing.

Riled by Ni Yan’s scorn, Xu Qinglang was enraged. How was he weak?

Must one know how to fight to be considered strong?

"Hey, I’m a doctor too. Even though I’m a traditional Chinese medicine doctor, we can still communicate. Besides, how am I weak?" Xu Qinglang refuted indignantly.

"You’re weak in every way." Ni Yan sneered at Xu Qinglang.

"I..." Challenge you.

Before he could finish, Yuan Yu interrupted, "When can we leave?"

"Why rush to leave when the mountains and waters here are nice?" Ni Yan took a step forward.

Yuan Yu gestured for him to stop moving closer, saying, "I think you still need me to treat your father’s illness, so don’t come any closer, or else..."

Yuan Yu coldly warned.

"Or else what?" Ni Yan took another step.

Yuan Yu suddenly produced a small dagger and held it to her neck, her determined gaze leaving no doubt that if Ni Yan took another step, the dagger would pierce her neck.

Ni Yan’s face darkened.

Hei Zai urgently stepped forward and whispered, "Brother Yan."

"Shut up."

Ni Yan’s face was as dark as a pot’s bottom. He stepped back a few steps, a mocking smile on his lips, "I just wanted to have a look at you. Is it worth dying for?"

Yuan Yu pressed her lips, not responding to Ni Yan’s words.

Xu Qinglang worriedly watched Yuan Yu, afraid that in a careless moment, her dagger might cut her neck.

"Something’s wrong."

Suddenly, a person rushed in, exclaiming, "Something’s wrong, my dad has a fever."

The elder brother Ni Ji rushed in, seeing Ni Yan standing there, Yuan Yu holding a dagger, Ni Ji unhappily questioned, "Ah Yan, she’s the doctor treating dad, what are you trying to do?"

"Brother, I just wanted to see her; who knew she’d hold a dagger to herself?" Ni Yan looked innocently at Ni Ji, changing the topic, "What did you say about dad?"

Ni Ji was quickly diverted, frowning, "Dad has a fever. Doctor, please come over and see him."

After Yuan Yu safely extracted the bullet, making Ni Ji more respectful towards Yuan Yu.

"Going is no problem, but since I saved your father, your family shouldn’t harm me, right?"

"If so, it would surely lead to death eventually."

Yuan Yu spoke lightly, still holding the dagger.

"Ah Yan, apologize to the doctor." Ni Ji sternly admonished.

"Brother, I didn’t do anything."

Ni Yan glared at Yuan Yu, "I didn’t do anything, why should I apologize?"

Yuan Yu disregarded Ni Yan’s thoughts and simply looked intently at Ni Ji.

Ni Ji maintained a stern expression, raising his hand to smack Ni Yan’s head, saying, "I tell you, if anything happens to dad, I won’t let you off."

Hei Zai stepped forward, holding Ni Yan’s hand to signal him not to lose his temper.

"I was wrong."

Ni Yan obediently apologized, as there was no choice in front of the domineering Ni Ji.