"Mr. Li, it hurts!"
As Qin Bingqin was lost in thought, she suddenly felt Li Yang's grip on her wrist tighten. The sharp pain was unbearable, and she grabbed Li Yang's arm to stop him.
"Bear with it for a moment. You've sprained your ankle, and it needs treatment. However, the situation isn't serious."
After Li Yang patiently explained, the strength in his wrist instantly increased. While she wasn't paying attention, with two quick clicks, he expertly set the dislocated bone back into place.
In that instant, Qin Bingqin felt utterly drained. She gritted her teeth tightly, sweat beading on her forehead.
A moment later, Li Yang helped her up and smiled, "Try walking. Does your foot still hurt?"
"Is it already healed?" Qin Bingqin asked with surprise.
Li Yang smiled and nodded at her. She then slowly stood up and took a few tentative steps.
To her astonishment, her foot truly no longer hurt. Apart from a slight ache on the surface she had injured earlier, the inside was completely fine.
She turned to look at Li Yang, her face beaming, "My foot is really better, Li Yang. You're amazing."
"What's this? I could even save your life. A mere foot is hardly a problem?"
Li Yang replied with a faint smile. Seeing her face full of joy, he casually asked, "How are you feeling now, Qin Da Meinu? Much better than before?"
"Hmph, it's not thanks to you. You almost got me killed."
Qin Bingqin didn't want to talk to him much longer, but after a few seconds, a thought struck her. She looked back at Li Yang and said, "Li Yang, can you do me a favor?"
"What favor? Is it about that phone call earlier?" Li Yang asked with a smile.
"You, you actually know why I'm asking you!"
Qin Bingqin was greatly surprised. Nothing could be hidden from this guy.
Li Yang shrugged and explained, "Your mood has improved. Besides resolving your worries, there's nothing else. And you mentioned on the phone earlier that someone was sending you something, but you didn't want to accept it."
"I guess you don't like the person sending you the gift and don't want to meet them. Given your status, it must be one of your suitors, no one else. Am I right?"
"You... alright, you're good. You guessed correctly."
Qin Bingqin had intended to deny it, but Li Yang was too perceptive. Every point he made was spot on. Even if she wanted to deny it, it would be pointless.
Li Yang nodded and, with a smile, walked up to her again and said, "If I'm not mistaken, you want me to pretend to be your boyfriend to fend off that man you dislike, right?"
"That's right. That's exactly what I was thinking. Since you understand me so well, you'll definitely help me, won't you?" Qin Bingqin looked at Li Yang confidently.
"No, there's no benefit for me in this. I saved your life because I'm a doctor. You provided me with antiques as repayment, so we're even. I have no reason to help you and offend someone I don't know."
Li Yang shook his head decisively, refusing her request.
"What? You won't help me!"
Qin Bingqin was surprised. Thinking about it, she realized she wasn't that close to Li Yang. Why would he risk helping her?
However, just as a look of disappointment crossed her face, Li Yang continued, "It's not impossible for me to help you, but I have a condition. I don't know if you can agree to it."
"What condition? As long as it's not helping me move goods again, I'll definitely agree." Qin Bingqin, seeing his mischievous grin, cleverly said, fearing he would punish her again.
"Don't worry, I won't make you move things anymore. I want you to be my girlfriend, not just pretend. As long as you agree, I'll help you." Li Yang said with a playful smile.
"What?"
Qin Bingqin was shocked. She widened her beautiful eyes and stared at Li Yang, asking, "Don't you already have a girlfriend? Isn't that Boss Shui your girlfriend? Why do you want me to be your girlfriend too? You want to two-time."
"Let alone two-timing, a man like me could potentially two-time ten times, depending on whether you're willing to get on board."
Li Yang stroked her chin and smiled, "If you're willing, I guarantee that guy will never bother you again. I can help you get rid of him completely."
"But if you're not willing, then consider my words unsaid, and I won't help you."
"Okay, I agree!"
Qin Bingqin nodded without hesitation, immediately agreeing, "If you help me get rid of him, I'll let you be my boyfriend."
"Are you serious? Being my girlfriend isn't just talk; you have to do something to prove it." Li Yang was somewhat surprised that she agreed so quickly.
"Of course!"
Qin Bingqin said this, then walked up to Li Yang, stood on tiptoe, and kissed him on the lips. She then said, "Is this enough? Does it prove my sincerity?"
"Enough, enough!"
Li Yang's heart surged. He hadn't expected to win the young girl's favor so easily.
He put his arm around Qin Bingqin's slender waist and smiled, "Then let that guy come find you. I'll personally explain the situation to him, and he won't bother you again."
"After I help you resolve this matter, you'll have to thank me properly."
"Alright, but before he comes, I need to remind you, that guy is not easy to deal with. He's known as the 'Gambling Stone King' in Kyoto, and he also has a nickname: 'Gambles with Everyone.'
"If you encounter him, absolutely do not gamble with him. His gambling stone skills are extremely high, and he will definitely use the opportunity to humiliate you and snatch me back." Qin Bingqin earnestly warned him.
"Qin Da Meinu, are you doubting my gambling stone skills? I, Li Yang, am a master appraiser in Jiangcheng. Gambling stones are even more effortless for me. I'm confident I can win against that guy. Isn't it a waste of my talent if you don't let me gamble with him?" Li Yang said with a smile.
"Now is not the time to show off. You haven't seen how cunning that guy is. He has a thousand ways to make you lose. Just don't gamble, no matter what." Qin Bingqin seriously warned him again.
It wasn't that she didn't believe in Li Yang's gambling stone skills, but she was worried about the other party cheating.
However, Li Yang didn't take him seriously. To Li Yang, the titles of 'Gambling Stone King' and 'Gambles with Everyone' should have belonged to him. How could he tolerate someone being so presumptuous in front of him?
"Ms. Qin, someone is looking for you outside. He said his name is Guo Liang and he's your fiancé. He wants you to go out and see him."
Just as they were talking, Qin Bingqin's assistant suddenly found them in the warehouse and said anxiously to Qin Bingqin.