Divorce Only Makes a Son-in-Law Stronger-Chapter 104, I am poisonous.

One second, two seconds, three seconds...

Inside the clinic, Lin Fan and Yuan Youwei stared at each other, momentarily speechless.

"Youwei, what exactly are you trying to do?" Lin Fan touched the tip of his nose, an unusual feeling swirling in his heart.

But he didn’t dare to think too deeply. What if it was a misunderstanding, just his own wishful thinking? Wouldn’t that be terribly embarrassing?

"Nothing, just talking about work." Yuan Youwei turned her head to avoid Lin Fan’s gaze, her heart pounding in her chest. She pretended to look around, feeling her cheeks burn as if on fire.

In the past, she had always been busy with work, not wanting to disappoint her grandfather’s expectations. Even though there was no shortage of exceptional young men around her, Yuan Youwei had never given any of them a second thought.

But now, I have to be the one to make a move on Lin Fan? What do I do? I’m completely inexperienced! Getting that clueless guy to take a hint seems impossible.

She rose onto the tips of her high heels, hoisted herself up with her hands, and sat on the examination table. Her two long, shapely legs, clad in black stockings, swung gently beneath the table.

"If you don’t have anything else, you should head back. There’s only one bed in the clinic." Lin Fan fell silent for a moment, preparing to pull down the rolling shutter door.

"Don’t. I just want to be alone with you."

His wrist was suddenly grabbed. Lin Fan turned his head and met Yuan Youwei’s shimmering, enchanting eyes.

"Su Mengqing and I haven’t officially finalized our divorce yet. Mrs. Xue is right; it would be bad for your reputation if we get too close." Lin Fan was in a daze for a moment before he hardened his heart and looked away.

"I told you, I don’t care. Even if it means having no title or status, I want to be by your side." Yuan Youwei’s gaze burned with passion. Her warm, fragrant breath was on him as she leaned close, her eyelids tremulously fluttering shut.

"...I can’t. At least, not right now."

One second, two seconds, three seconds... He watched her inviting red lips, so close they resembled flower petals. Lin Fan suppressed the strange feelings stirring within him and chose to refuse her.

"Why? Can you still not forget Su Mengqing?" Yuan Youwei’s slender body trembled. She opened her eyes, her beautiful face flushed crimson, a hint of flustered annoyance in her gaze.

"I’m... poisoned," Lin Fan said after a pause, speaking each word slowly, a hint of bitter resentment in his eyes.

Damn it all! Who the hell was the bastard that poisoned me with the Seven-Core Deadly Lotus? My body is full of violent toxins, making it impossible to even touch a woman!

He thought back to seven years ago. After returning to the Imperial Capital for the military parade, he celebrated his twentieth birthday. Back then, he and Adele had been passionately in love, on the verge of taking things to the next level. But right before the crucial moment, he was poisoned!

"The Seven-Core Deadly Lotus is unbelievably potent. All of my bodily fluids are toxic." Lin Fan touched the mark on his chest beneath his clothes, a bitter taste filling his mouth.

Fuck, this is infuriating! If I ever find the person who poisoned me, I’ll physically castrate that bastard!

"I’m not afraid." Yuan Youwei paused, then let out a low chuckle, her stunning features blooming like a thousand flowers. "My dear Xiao Fan, even if you’re a rose with thorns, I, Yuan Youwei, am going to pick you tonight!"

The girl blushed, hopping off the counter and tenderly cupping Lin Fan’s face. Then, without a moment’s hesitation, she planted a fierce kiss on his lips!

BOOM!

In an instant, Yuan Youwei’s eyes flew wide open. She felt a strange aroma fill her senses. Her mind went blank, and she slumped into Lin Fan’s arms, completely dazed.

"...I told you I was poisoned. You can’t touch me right now."

Lin Fan was completely dumbfounded. He quickly helped her into a sitting position and took out a bottle of Divine Dragon Detox Powder. After uncorking it, he held it under Yuan Youwei’s nose.

In no time, the girl slowly came to. She stared at Lin Fan, speechless and stunned.

"You... you jerk! I was ready to throw caution to the wind and sleep with you tonight!" Yuan Youwei burst into tears, throwing herself into Lin Fan’s arms and weeping with frustrated indignation.

"It’s okay, it’s okay. There will be other chances." Lin Fan was stunned, not knowing whether to laugh or cry. He could only comfort her in a soft voice. "Once I gather the Green Phoenix Vine and the Fire Fungus, I’ll be able to completely suppress the poison of the Seven-Core Deadly Lotus."

"Okay, I’ll wait. I’ll help you find those two herbs!" Yuan Youwei dried her tears and nodded vigorously, as if she had made up her mind.

Then, she seemed to think of something, and her tears suddenly turned to laughter, her eyes brimming with mischievous delight. "Does this mean you’re still a virgin? Not even Su Mengqing ever got her hands on you, hahaha!"

"...Go. Just go home and get some sleep. Stop thinking about such nonsense." Lin Fan’s body shuddered, his face turning pale. He helped Yuan Youwei to her feet and pushed her toward the door.

"Fine, but you just wait. Your first time, Lin Fan... hmph, I, Yuan Youwei, claim it!" Yuan Youwei appeared supremely confident, smiling so wide her eyes curved into crescents.

"Please, just go. Can you just leave me alone for now?" Lin Fan’s mouth twitched, feeling extremely exasperated. When they had been pressed so close together, her warm, soft body was already more than he could handle. Now, smelling the faint, feminine fragrance that lingered in the air drove him wild, a fire growing inside him.

"Alright. Be good, and don’t go thinking about other women." Yuan Youwei wore a triumphant expression as she leisurely released Lin Fan’s arm.

Just then, her phone buzzed, making her stop in her tracks. The caller ID displayed an unknown number.

"This is... a call from Su Mengqing. Should I answer?" Yuan Youwei froze. Her smile vanished as she looked at Lin Fan.

To facilitate the handover of Su Pharmaceutical’s affairs, she had given her number to Su Mengqing. When Lin Fan had gone to the Wang family’s old estate, Su Mengqing had called, saying she wanted to apologize to him sincerely. After some hesitation, Yuan Youwei had told her where Lin Fan was. Who would have thought that she would call again so late at night?

Without a doubt, she and Su Mengqing couldn’t stand each other; there was no reason for them to be in contact in the middle of the night. This call had to be an attempt to reach Lin Fan through her.

"What’s there to answer? I have nothing to do with her anymore." Lin Fan frowned slightly. He reached out and decisively pressed the end call button on the screen.

「At the same time.」

By the windowsill of a hospital room, Su Mengqing stared blankly at her phone as the call was disconnected. "He hung up?" Her expression darkened. Undeterred, she pressed the call button again.

She had no choice. Lin Fan had blocked all of her contact numbers. To get him to come to the hospital immediately, she had to rely on Yuan Youwei to relay the message. The thought of those two getting cozy together so late at night filled Su Mengqing’s heart with a strange mix of resentment and bitterness. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

In the past, when she came home from work at this time, Lin Fan would always be waiting for her. But now, that same man was giving all his affection to another woman...

Once, twice, three times... Su Mengqing called more than ten times in a row. She even sent several text messages. But without exception, every call was instantly rejected, and she received no response.

Finally, the call was answered. "Su Mengqing, are you trying to be annoying?" Yuan Youwei’s exasperated voice shouted through the phone. "Lin Fan doesn’t want to have anything to do with you!"

"My mother’s condition has gotten worse. She just wants to see Lin Fan for a moment so he can apologize. Is he not even willing to do that?" Su Mengqing swallowed her humiliation, clenching her phone as she spoke through gritted teeth.

"Are you insane? What does your mother’s condition have to do with Lin Fan? Do you think she’ll be cured if he just shows up? Lin Fan and I are busy with work, so don’t disturb us," Yuan Youwei’s voice was icy and laced with impatience.

"You... how can you be so cruel? Are you two really busy with work, or are you on a secret date?!" Su Mengqing’s eyes turned red with anger, her voice catching in her throat.

"That’s right, we’re on a date. What’s it to you? Don’t call me again. I’m afraid people might think I’m some pathetic simp!" Lin Fan’s indifferent voice came through the phone. Then, there was only the dial tone.

Su Mengqing’s body shook, and she froze on the spot. She stood there as the night wind drifted in through the window, enveloping her in its chill. He was with his new love, sharing laughter and tender moments, while she was all alone, watching over her gravely ill mother. Even just asking him to come to the hospital seemed like an extravagant, unattainable wish.

No, that’s not right. Why does this scene feel so eerily familiar? Isn’t this just a repeat of the night Lin Fan’s mother passed away?

BOOM!

Su Mengqing staggered. After a long moment, a silent, bitter smile spread across her lips.

It seemed fate truly had its own designs. The humiliation and pain Lin Fan had suffered that night had now come back to her like a boomerang, striking her with full force.