Romantic Medical Immortal-Chapter 76: Liu Wen’s Hard Life

"Huh??"

Hearing this, Liu Wen was instantly stunned. She hadn’t expected Yang Chen to suddenly confess, which caught her completely off guard.

"Huh, what?"

Yang Chen slowly approached Liu Wen, stopping only when they were just a few centimeters apart. He smirked and said, "Didn’t hear me clearly? I said, if I pursued you, would you reject me?"

The two were so close that Liu Wen could clearly smell the unique scent emanating from Yang Chen, making her brain foggy and her cheeks burning. Nervously, she said, "Why... why so sudden?"

"This shouldn’t count as a rejection, right?"

Yang Chen asked with a smile.

"I..."

If it had been one of the guys who confessed before, Liu Wen would have had no hesitation in refusing.

But looking at Yang Chen’s handsome face, she couldn’t utter a word of refusal.

"Hahaha, just joking with you, look how scared you are, let’s hurry and eat."

Seeing Liu Wen’s face turn redder than a tomato, Yang Chen couldn’t help but laugh, then turned and walked away.

Watching Yang Chen’s departing figure, Liu Wen suddenly felt a sense of disappointment for some reason, and she muttered softly, "Hmph~~ I was just about to agree, and it turns out you were joking, so annoying!!"

"What did you say?"

Yang Chen turned his head, curiously asking.

"Ah... nothing, nothing, let’s take a car, that barbecue place is quite far from here."

Liu Wen’s expression changed swiftly, and she quickly pointed to the nearby taxi lane.

"Alright." Yang Chen nodded lightly, quickly moving to the taxi and opening the door for Liu Wen.

Once Liu Wen got in, he also got in and sat beside her.

...

Twenty minutes later!

Yang Chen and Liu Wen arrived at ’Lao Zhao’s Barbecue’. The barbecue joint wasn’t very large, only about 50 or 60 square meters inside, and it was simply decorated. However, there were more than a dozen tables set up outside, packed with customers and bustling with activity.

Although this place wasn’t upscale, it was full of a lively atmosphere, making Yang Chen, who came from the countryside, feel very comfortable.

"This place is so popular!"

Yang Chen remarked in surprise.

"Of course, Uncle Zhao’s skewers are especially delicious. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have brought you all the way here!"

Liu Wen smiled lightly, immediately leading Yang Chen into the barbecue place.

Liu Wen was also quite familiar with the owner, first exchanging a few words with him before leading Yang Chen to a seat.

While waiting for the skewers, Yang Chen quietly initiated the cultivation technique to examine Liu Wen’s body. To his disappointment, Liu Wen still didn’t possess Zodiac Energy.

Sigh, is Zodiac Energy really that scarce?

For a moment, Yang Chen felt a headache. Ever since his constitution was activated, he couldn’t help but check whenever he saw a woman, yet frustratingly, not a single one held any Zodiac Energy.

If he couldn’t collect all the Zodiac Energy within five years, he’d be done for!

The more he thought about it, the more it bothered him. Yang Chen couldn’t help but light a cigarette and smoke quietly.

"Yang Chen, what’s up?"

Liu Wen noticed a shift in Yang Chen’s mood and asked curiously, "You seem a bit unhappy!"

"Yeah, just thinking about a little annoyance, but it’s no big deal. Has it affected you?"

Yang Chen looked at Liu Wen and asked with a smile.

"Not at all!" Liu Wen shook her head, then poured Yang Chen a glass of water, saying, "Even though I don’t know what’s bothering you, I think there’s no hurdle you can’t overcome in this world. Every problem has a solution, everything will turn out fine!"

"I didn’t expect you to have such a good mindset!"

Originally, Yang Chen was feeling a bit gloomy, but after hearing Liu Wen’s words, his mood instantly brightened.

Yeah!!

Every problem has a solution!

He still had five years; he could search slowly. What’s to panic about?

"You have to stay positive!"

Liu Wen beamed brightly, saying, "When I was five, my father died in a car accident, leaving only my mom, my three-year-old sister, and me. When I was ten, my sister was diagnosed with leukemia. We couldn’t afford her treatment, and she passed away... My mom couldn’t handle the stress, developed mental issues, and sometimes doesn’t even recognize me. Now she’s alone back home..."

"..."

Learning about what Liu Wen had been through, Yang Chen was stunned on the spot.

He hadn’t realized that this seemingly innocent girl had endured so much pain.

In the massage parlor, Liu Wen always appeared optimistic and strong, never betraying any hint of the hardships she faced.

Taking a deep breath, he said, "You’re really strong, I admire you deeply!"

"What else can I do but be strong?"

Liu Wen smiled faintly, saying, "As a child, I was timid, always crying when faced with troubles. But as I grew up, I gradually realized that this cruel world doesn’t believe in tears. No matter how much I cried, the problem stayed right in front of me. No one would solve it for me; I had to do it myself!"

Hearing her words, Yang Chen looked at Liu Wen with a gaze full of admiration.

He used to think Liu Wen was a thin-skinned, easily embarrassed girl.

But through this conversation, he gained a deeper understanding of her.

While Liu Wen was pure and thin-skinned, she harbored a powerful spirit within.

Many people would have crumbled under what Liu Wen experienced.

Yet, Liu Wen remained strong and optimistic, seemingly unaffected by those things.

But Yang Chen knew Liu Wen merely kept her vulnerabilities hidden, not showing them to others.

"Skewers are here!!"

At that moment, the owner quickly came over, placing a plate of delicious-smelling skewers on the table.

"Uncle Zhao, thanks for the effort!" Liu Wen gave a sweet smile.

"Yo, who’s this handsome guy?" Seeing Yang Chen, Lao Zhao’s eyes flashed with a hint of surprise. He then looked at Liu Wen knowingly and laughed, "Wen Wen, hasn’t been long, dating now, huh?"

"Uncle Zhao, we’re just colleagues!"

Liu Wen’s face turned a sudden red, quickly explaining.

"Hahaha, if you’re just colleagues, why are you blushing?"

Lao Zhao, familiar with Liu Wen, said earnestly, "At your age, you should be looking for a partner. Gosh, you’ve grown so much over the years. I remember you were only thirteen when you started washing dishes here; now look at you!"

"Uncle Zhao, thank you for taking care of me all these years."

Liu Wen said genuinely, "Facing the risk of using child labor, yet you kept me here."

"That’s all in the past, no need to mention it. I’ll be around, call me if you need anything!"

Lao Zhao waved his hand and walked away. After a few steps, he suddenly remembered something, turned back to Yang Chen and Liu Wen, and asked, "Do you guys drink?"

Hearing this, Liu Wen and Yang Chen exchanged a glance, responding in unison, "A little wouldn’t hurt!"

"Alright, I’ll get you some drinks."

Lao Zhao chuckled and quickly brought over a case of beer before going back to grill more skewers.

The two chatted happily while munching on skewers and sipping beer!

However, Liu Wen wasn’t good at holding her liquor. After just one bottle, her cheeks flushed, and her eyes became slightly dazed. Maybe it was the alcohol, but she started talking more, sharing some of her past struggles with Yang Chen!

Yang Chen sat beside her, listening quietly. Sometimes, sharing one’s innermost thoughts is a way to relieve stress!

"Yang Chen, I have a favor to ask."

Halfway through the drinking session, Liu Wen looked at Yang Chen with her face flushed and spoke.

"What is it?" Yang Chen asked.

"Can you let me take another photo of your below again, and, this time, make sure it’s hard??"

With the courage from the alcohol, Liu Wen became bolder than before and immediately made her request.