Peerless Divine Doctor in the City of Flowers
Chapter 333: Why don’t you wear clothes when you take a bath!

Chapter 333: Chapter 333: Why don’t you wear clothes when you take a bath!

"Swoosh..."

Splashes of water hit Xu Zhi Rou’s jade-like skin.

The cool sensation washed away all her fatigue.

"Why does shopping feel even more tiring than training!"

She took a comfortable bath.

Xu Zhi Rou rubbed her somewhat stiff calves.

The feeling of walking in high heels was simply too painful.

But just as she prepared to grab a bath towel,

she realized the rack was empty.

It turned out she had left in a hurry and hadn’t brought it in with her.

The bath towel must still be lying on the bed.

Fortunately, she was at home, so she didn’t mind.

She wrapped her hair with a towel.

Pulling open the bathroom door, she stepped out barefoot.

"Zhi Rou, I have something to ask you."

But unexpectedly, just as she stepped out,

she found Lin Fan sitting on the bed.

In that instant when their eyes met, both of them froze.

Awkward.

This was too awkward.

Lin Fan hadn’t anticipated that Xu Zhi Rou would come out of the bathroom undressed.

And she had also not expected Lin Fan to suddenly appear in her bedroom.

To meet like this, naked.

But, it seemed it wasn’t the first time.

"Sorry... sorry... I knocked but no one answered, so I thought I’d come in and wait for you. I didn’t realize you wouldn’t be dressed after bathing!"

Regaining his senses, Lin Fan quickly turned his head aside.

He really hadn’t meant for this to happen.

He was just too anxious for an answer.

"You need to wear clothes to take a bath? Lin Fan, you... you’re sitting on my bath towel."

Xu Zhi Rou’s face was flushed with embarrassment.

She awkwardly covered her chest,

but could not hide her exposed charm.

"Oh... oh... sorry!"

Lin Fan hurriedly fumbled around, picking up the bath towel,

and handed it to Xu Zhi Rou.

But in the process, his hand accidentally brushed against something soft.

This was going too far!

Under such an embarrassing situation, Xu Zhi Rou covered herself with the bath towel.

The room was filled with the scent of the shower gel and Xu Zhi Rou’s body fragrance.

This awkward scene left Lin Fan not knowing how to explain himself.

Thankfully, Xu Zhi Rou was the first to break the awkwardness.

"Lin Fan, are you so anxious to find me because there’s something wrong?"

"Yes, there is indeed an urgent matter."

Lin Fan nodded and said, "I want to know if anything happened to Meng Yao between the time Zhao Jiaqi and I left the warship and before you two got back."

"Something happened? Lin Fan, what do you mean by ’something’?"

This strange question baffled Xu Zhi Rou.

Nothing had happened on the warship’s journey back.

"That’s why I came to ask you, I always felt like Meng Yao was acting strange after coming back, so I want to know what happened along the way?"

Lin Fan naturally didn’t know what aspect it might be.

"Nothing much, after you left, I went back to the room with Meng Yao to sleep. She asked about your military service, but I handled it according to confidentiality regulations, didn’t say a word I shouldn’t have. Then she inquired about Zhao Jiaqi’s background, which I also vaguely brushed off, then we just chatted a bit and went to sleep," Xu Zhi Rou pouted and said, "The next day when we got up, I took her to see the warship’s ammo depot and weapons like the ship cannons. We had lunch on the ship, did a bit of fishing in the afternoon, and then the warship docked, and I followed her back. It seems like nothing strange happened."

"You two were together the whole time?"

Lin Fan frowned.

That sounded like there shouldn’t be any problems.

"Yeah, the ship is full of male soldiers, of course, I had to stay with her."

All of a sudden, Xu Zhi Rou seemed to remember something.

"Oh right, in the afternoon, I went to visit the wounded from the special forces team, while she stayed in the room waiting for me. We were apart for just over an hour, but now that you mention it, something might have actually happened. When I got back, I did feel like Meng Yao’s spirits were low and her eyes were a bit red. I asked her what was wrong and she said she was feeling a bit seasick, and I even found her some medicine to take."

"Over an hour, she cried!"

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes.

His brain was racing.

What could have made her cry in such a short period?

"I’ve got it!"

Slapping his thigh, Lin Fan thought of someone.

Apart from Prince Zhen Nan, no one else on the ship would likely take the initiative to approach Ning Mengyao.

Especially considering how he repeatedly urged me to become his son-in-law.

He must have said something to Ning Mengyao.

That must have caused her to undergo such a drastic change in demeanor, becoming reluctant to be near me.

"Lin Fan, what do you know?"

Of course, Xu Zhi Rou had no idea what Lin Fan was thinking.

Instead, she was somewhat concerned about Ning Mengyao.

"It’s nothing, I’ll handle this matter."

Lin Fan narrowed his eyes.

Though Prince Zhen Nan was Xu Zhi Rou’s father,

she was undoubtedly innocent.

Therefore, he had to confront Prince Zhen Nan directly.

"If there’s anything I can do, you must tell me. Meng Yao is so kind; I really think of her as my own sister."

Xu Zhi Rou pursed her lips.

She recalled how Meng Yao had risked her life to save her on the island.

This kindness, she would remember it for a lifetime.

"Don’t worry, then I’ll take my leave."

Lin Fan stood up, but just as he was about to walk out,

suddenly, the sound of high heels coming from the yard made him pause.

Clearly, those footsteps belonged to Ning Mengyao.

Didn’t she say she was working late?

Why is she back so early?

"Lin Fan, what’s wrong?"

Seeing Lin Fan stop in his tracks, Xu Zhi Rou asked curiously.

Perhaps he suddenly didn’t want to leave.

Or was he planning to do something.

And how should she cooperate?

"Meng Yao’s back, and you’re dressed like this. If she walks in on us in the room, there might be a misunderstanding. I’ll hide for a bit!"

Having guessed that it was Prince Zhen Nan applying pressure, Lin Fan absolutely couldn’t allow for any more misunderstandings to arise.

"Where will you hide?"

Xu Zhi Rou awkwardly looked around the small bedroom.

Since the Ning Family’s home was built in an antique style, the bedrooms in the mansion were quite compact.

Where could there possibly be a place to hide a person in the room?

"Leave this to me!"

Without a moment to spare, Lin Fan crouched down and swiftly slid under the bed.

This wasn’t his first time here.

He was very familiar with this spot.

"Wow, so smooth!"

Watching Lin Fan’s adept movements, Xu Zhi Rou couldn’t help but give a thumbs up.

The king of soldiers was indeed impressive.

Even hiding under a bed he was so skilled.

"Click!"

Just as Lin Fan had settled in, Ning Mengyao pushed open the door to the room.

Before entering, she tried hard to cast aside the look of worry on her face

and squeezed out a slight smile, looking at Zhi Rou.

"Zhi Rou, you’re back. Why didn’t you hang out longer? I hope my leaving didn’t put a damper on the fun."

"How could that be? I had a great time today, and we all agreed to go shopping together again some day."

Xu Zhi Rou hastened to reply with a smile.

"Good, next time let’s go for a big meal. I know a really nice bar. Once I sort out the company business, I’ll take you there!"

Ning Mengyao said, smiling as she put down her handbag.

"Meng Yao, why don’t you take a bath first."

Xu Zhi Rou quickly took a bathrobe out of the wardrobe and handed it to Ning Mengyao.

"Why are you hurrying me to take a bath as soon as I enter? Do I smell bad?"

Ning Mengyao sniffed herself, looking puzzled.

"No, not at all! I just thought you might want to relax with a bath since you’re tired," Xu Zhi Rou said, shaking her head quickly in denial.

But inside she was thinking,

If you don’t take a bath, how can Lin Fan get out from under the bed?