Rebirth: After Becoming the Villainess-Chapter 108: This Body is Doing Great

Song Lianhe had been seeing patients all morning, and her back was aching.

She propped a hand on her lower back, her arm so tired she could barely lift it.

Strictly speaking, although she had studied medicine and pharmacology under her grandfather since childhood, she had never treated many patients. After the incident, she had developed such a trauma that she couldn’t even bring herself to go to a hospital, let alone see patients.

So, being hit with this much work so suddenly was a bit much for her to handle.

But as tired as she was, she was thoroughly enjoying it.

Nearby, Cao Ying’s arm was sore. "What escort agency is this? So many Escort Masters!"

’Logically, there’s no way such a large Escort Agency could suddenly appear in the Capital City without me hearing about it!’

"The Qiongqi Escort Agency."

Song Lianhe replied without missing a beat.

Shen Fu heard her the moment he walked in. ’Qiong... Qiongqi Escort Agency?’

’Who would name an Escort Agency after a mythical beast of misfortune? It’s so unlucky!’

He quickly corrected her. "Benefactor, that’s not it. Our Escort Agency is called Yanyue—"

"From now on, it will be called the Qiongqi Escort Agency."

The sudden, deep, and slightly languid voice made Shen Fu stiffen. "Yes, sir."

He respectfully stepped to the side. ’I have my reservations,’ he thought, ’but since it was his benefactor’s idea, Qiongqi it is!’

"Prince!"

Song Lianhe beamed at him. Though her mask hid her face, her eyes crinkled into smiling crescents. It was a sight that made it impossible not to smile along with her, filling one’s chest with delight.

Watching her, Zhou Cangyan found the corners of his own lips turning up in response.

"Business is good?"

He asked casually, just like a proprietor checking in on his shop.

"Thanks to you, it’s going great! I’m just a little tired~" She lifted a sore arm and gave another endearing smile.

Zhou Cangyan raised an eyebrow and said decisively, "Then you’re done for the day."

Cao Ying, who had moved to the side, looked up in surprise and stole a glance at them.

’Aren’t there rumors that Prince Qing despises women?’

’He doesn’t seem to despise them at all.’

"No, no, it’s fine! I can keep going! Besides, they’ve all been waiting in line for so long."

Though she wasn’t a product of the formal medical system, she had absorbed her grandfather’s principles and would never easily give up on a patient.

Zhou Cangyan turned his head, his cool gaze sweeping over Shen Fu.

The latter silently lowered his head.

The man stepped forward, pulled Song Lianhe to her feet, and suddenly leaned in close.

Song Lianhe jumped in surprise. A crisp, woody fragrance filled her senses. Then, a wave of heat washed over her ear as the man leaned closer, his voice dropping several notches. "This is just for show. You don’t need to take it seriously."

His voice was a languid, low murmur, like a feather brushing against her skin, tickling her again and again. But soon it felt like a hook, threatening to pull her very heart from her chest.

Song Lianhe’s cheeks suddenly burned, and she instinctively avoided his gaze.

"Shen Fu, take everyone back."

"Yes."

Song Lianhe quickly called out to him. "Little Shen, when you get back, make a list of the men who haven’t had their check-ups. You’re... you’re Escort Masters. It’s a dangerous line of work, walking a knife’s edge. Knowing your physical condition is a good thing. Just think of it as a perk from the Prince... uh, no, a benefit from the Escort Agency!"

Zhou Cangyan gazed down at her.

Shen Fu chuckled good-naturedly. "You got it! I’ll go tell the men right now!"

Just as he left, Zhou Cangyan seemed to casually lift his gaze and glance at Cao Ying.

"Oh! I just remembered, I have herbs brewing in the backyard!"

Cao Ying gathered her skirts and bolted faster than anyone.

’After years of navigating the world of romance, how could I not know how to read a room!’

She even thoughtfully closed the door behind her for them.

And just like that, the hall emptied in an instant.

Zhou Cangyan languidly flicked the hem of his robes, sat properly in his chair, and looked up at Song Lianhe. He beckoned to her. "Come here."

Song Lianhe quickly removed her mask and gloves, hurrying over. "What can I do for you?"

"Sit down."

Though confused, Song Lianhe obediently sat beside him, assuming the posture of a student ready to receive instruction.

"Have you been feeling unwell at all lately?"

"Huh? Me? I feel great!"

He tilted his head, his crystal-clear eyes reflecting her adorably clueless expression. "Truly?"

"Of course!" Song Lianhe said with a laugh. "Prince, have you forgotten what I do? I’m a physician. I check my own pulse whenever I have a spare moment. This body of mine..." She thumped her chest twice as she spoke, but she didn’t control her strength and let out a couple of sharp coughs. "Is g-great!"