Become a Knight Across the World

How could Chapter 115 be missing?

Immediately afterwards, Lin Yue shouted at Ye Chen without any politeness, "Get out of here! My body is perfectly fine, I'm very healthy, I don't have any of those weird ailments you're talking about, and I don't need your so-called 'treatment' using such despicable methods!"

Just then, although Lin Yue spoke with a firm tone, a barely perceptible hint of unease flashed in her eyes. This subtle change was keenly noticed by Ye Chen, who had been watching her intently!

Based on his years of medical experience and exceptional insight, Ye Chen made a judgment almost instantly—Lin Yue was definitely lying! She must have a hidden illness!

"Really? To be absolutely sure, Miss Lin Yue, would you do me the favor of letting me take your pulse? That way, I can confirm whether your hidden ailment has truly disappeared completely." Ye Chen stared at Lin Yue with a serious expression and earnest eyes. When it came to matters of life and death, he also put away his usual frivolity.

Hearing this, Lin Yue couldn't help but secretly rejoice: "Hmph, this guy really took the bait!" However, on the surface, she raised her eyebrows and scolded coquettishly: "Hehe, could it be that someone is trying to take advantage of the situation? How disgusting!"

Ye Chen quickly waved his hand to explain, and said solemnly, "Miss Lin Yue, please don't misunderstand! I would never dare to joke about such a thing. I guarantee it with my medical ethics!"

Then, his eyes darted around, and he suggested, "How about we make a bet? I bet that your hidden ailment hasn't fully healed yet. If I lose, you can do whatever you want with me; but if you lose... then you'll have to go back to the Zhou family and marry me! What do you think, Miss Lin Yue?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yue pouted and retorted with a suspicious look, "Tch, you're just a medical student. Who knows if you'll find out I don't have any hidden illnesses but deliberately lie and say I do? I won't fall for that!" After saying that, she turned her head away.

Ye Chen immediately became anxious, and a layer of fine sweat even appeared on his forehead. He said loudly, "Lin Yue, I am extremely serious about this matter concerning you! Although you may think I am a bit frivolous in your eyes, please believe me, this hidden illness is not something to be taken lightly. It is truly related to your life and safety! How could I possibly lie to you? As a doctor, my medical ethics absolutely forbid me from engaging in any lying or deception!"

Lin Yue looked at Ye Chen, whose expression was serious and anxious, and nodded in agreement, "Alright, then I'll believe you this time. But if it turns out you're wrong in the end, then the engagement will be canceled, how about that?"

Ye Chen nodded in agreement without hesitation, thinking to himself that since this hidden ailment could not possibly disappear out of thin air, he might as well take a gamble with her.

Thinking of this, he said loudly, "Alright! It's a deal then! If you don't have any hidden illness, I'll ask the Zhou family to change my betrothal partner!" After saying that, he walked straight to a chair in the classroom, sat down, and gestured for Lin Yue to extend her hand.

In terms of treatment, Ye Chen didn't take advantage of the situation. He simply pulled a pair of snow-white gloves from his pocket and slowly put them on: "Is this alright?"

He then carefully placed his fingers on Lin Yue's slender wrist and began to concentrate on taking her pulse.

Ye Chen closed his eyes tightly, his brows slightly furrowed, seemingly entering a state of complete absorption. He meticulously sensed the rhythm and strength of Lin Yue's pulse. Time ticked by, and Lin Yue grew increasingly impatient. After several minutes, Ye Chen slowly opened his eyes, but his face revealed an undisguised look of surprise.

"This... how is this possible?" Ye Chen's brows furrowed tightly, the wrinkles so deep they looked like they could trap a fly, and they became even more pronounced as time went on.

Seeing Ye Chen's exaggerated expression, Lin Yue understood immediately. A bright smile bloomed on her face as she asked with a grin, "How is it, Dr. Ye?"

Ye Chen slowly released his grip on Lin Yue's wrist, shaking his head with a look of suspicion and muttering to himself, "Don't talk about any hidden illnesses, your body is simply incredibly healthy, there isn't even the slightest sign of sub-health."

He really couldn't understand it. Logically speaking, this shouldn't be the case. Could it be that just because she was an illegitimate child, she didn't inherit the family's disease? But upon closer reflection, he felt that this guess was not quite right.

While it's certainly something to be happy about that Lin Yue possesses such excellent physical qualities, it's not the same for Ye Chen.

"Alright, now it's your turn to keep your promise, Mr. Ye Chen!" Lin Yue reminded him with a smile.

"Of course I will keep my promise." Ye Chen sighed helplessly. He had to honor his bet, and this was the first time he had lost a bet since he came down the mountain. "I will go to the Zhou family to explain the situation and cancel our engagement. Please rest assured. I, Ye Chen, am not the kind of person who would renege on a bet after losing."

Upon hearing Ye Chen's words, Lin Yue's beautiful eyes curved into crescent moons, her gaze filled with smugness, as if everything was under her control. Clearly, she had long anticipated this outcome.

Fortunately, Long Aotian had some conscience and kept his promise, which saved him the trouble of beating people up himself.

Watching Lin Yue's retreating figure, Ye Chen stood quietly in place, his gaze lingering on her. An indescribable sense of loss welled up in his heart, as if he had been hollowed out.

"My master has repeatedly warned me that this hidden ailment could never simply disappear without a trace... Alas! Compared to my master, my medical skills are still far too shallow. It seems I still need to study diligently and persistently." Ye Chen shook his head helplessly.

Lin Yue's radiant smile involuntarily flashed into his mind, and Ye Chen felt a sudden emptiness in his heart. Was breaking off their engagement really something she was so happy about? Ye Chen was overwhelmed with mixed emotions—bitterness, resentment, and a host of other feelings intertwined.

Lin Yue reached the school gate and was about to go home when a familiar figure suddenly caught her eye—it was Li Yuetian. He stood at the school gate with his hands in his pockets, looking thoughtful, as if waiting for something.

"Hey, what are you doing? School's over and you're still wandering around here?" Lin Yue asked curiously.

Hearing Lin Yue's voice, Li Yuetian snapped out of his daze, his tense face instantly relaxing. He let out a long sigh of relief before saying, "I noticed you hadn't left the school gate and was worried you might be in some trouble, so I waited here for a bit." He then looked a little embarrassed.

"Huh? You're really going to great lengths for me! But I still have to thank you properly!" Lin Yue waved at him with a grin, then said, "By the way, the results of the school's math Olympiad competition were announced today, and you came in first place again! Congratulations!" As she spoke, she gave Li Yuetian a thumbs up.

Hearing Lin Yue's praise, Li Yuetian felt a warm current flow through his heart. He smiled and replied, "Thank you, but it's really nothing. How about this, I'll treat you to something to celebrate?"