Chapter 41: I’m the One Eating Well

Wen Qian was stunned for a moment. The name sounded very familiar, but she couldn’t quite place it.

"Don’t you remember?" Gu Mian asked, seeing the confusion on her face.

"It seems..." Wen Qian frowned. After a moment of silence, she shook her head again. "I have no memory of him."

Whether before or after losing her memory, Wen Qian had no recollection of ever offending such a person.

Seeing Wen Qian’s confused expression, Yin Zhi repeated the name to himself several times. A moment later, he seemed to recall something, and his expression turned grim. "You mean the one from the Wolf Clan?"

When Gu Mian nodded, Yin Zhi’s eyes gradually grew cold.

Chi Heng had come to Blue Star many years before him. He was the Wolf Clan leader’s youngest son and the Wolf King’s most prized heir.

Back then, his disappearance had caused a huge sensation in the Beast World. To find his son, the Wolf King had nearly turned Blue Star upside down. He contacted the leaders of every clan to try and find the boy, including the Tiger Clan.

The Wolf Clan possessed extremely keen insight. Even in complex environments, they could make swift judgments and decisions.

They had an innate wildness and an untamable spirit, making them a crucial presence in the Beast World.

Chi Heng was still young when he arrived on Blue Star, but he already displayed all the inherent qualities of the Wolf Clan to their fullest.

Aside from being captured by humans at the very beginning, he had spent all these years lurking among them, never once exposing himself.

Not even Gu Mian knew his whereabouts.

Logically, Chi Heng and Wen Qian held no grudge against each other. If there was any overlap between their lives, it would have to be the incident with the Wen Family back then...

Chi Heng was also one of the beastmen imprisoned in that basement.

Seeing that Wen Qian still looked confused, Gu Mian soothingly patted her head. He then quietly gave Yin Zhi a few instructions before turning and leaving the hospital room.

’Since Qianqian says she has no memory of him, I’ll just have to ask the man himself.’

The Wolf Clan might be a symbol of wisdom and strength, but Chi Heng had an unruly personality. Compounded by years without guidance, his actions weren’t always well-thought-out.

’Besides, this is Blue Star. I’ve built up some influence here; finding a single beastman will be a piece of cake.’

Wen Qian wanted to tell him to be careful, but before she could speak, her line of sight was blocked by Yin Zhi.

The handsome man looked at her reproachfully, his expression screaming, ’If you say a word, I’ll burst into tears.’

Wen Qian fell silent instantly, not daring to test Yin Zhi’s short temper...

Time always seemed to crawl by when lying in a hospital bed. After finishing the porridge Yin Zhi had bought, Wen Qian started to feel drowsy again.

The sunlight was perfect just then, streaming through the window and casting a soft, warm glow on her fair cheeks.

The young man rested his chin on his hand and watched her, his eyes naturally squinting.

Wen Qian subconsciously reached out and ruffled his hair. The soft, warm sensation filled her palm, making her feel even sleepier.

In her daze, something soft gently pressed against her lips. It took her a moment to register it, but she still couldn’t fight off the wave of drowsiness.

Once Wen Qian was fast asleep, Yin Zhi stood up with a faint smile.

’I’ve been watching a lot of TV shows lately. Turns out, on Blue Star, biting someone’s neck isn’t how you show affection.’

’I’ve noticed that when humans are overwhelmed with emotion, they press their lips together to convey their love. I just tried it, and... it felt really good.’

He gently touched his own lips, the smile on his face growing brighter.

"MEOW MEOW..."

A faint meow came from a distance.

Yin Zhi snapped back to reality, his gaze sweeping over the small cat crouching on the balcony. His expression was indifferent.

After tucking Wen Qian’s blanket in a little more, he turned and walked toward the balcony.

"Where is he?" His eyes were cold, completely devoid of the gentle, easygoing manner he had when speaking with Wen Qian.

"MEOW..."

"Heh, he sure moves fast." Yin Zhi raised an eyebrow. After a pause, he gave a quiet order, "Keep a close watch on him. And... check on that damn bird. She’ll worry if something happens to it."

Hearing this, Ling Xuan inwardly marveled at the Young Master’s greatness. ’He’s clenching his jaw so hard he could shatter his teeth, and his glare is sharp enough to be a knife, yet he’s still acting with such commanding poise.’

"MEOW MEOW MEOW." He snapped to attention and nodded frantically.

But just as Ling Xuan was about to leave, the man’s cold voice sounded from behind him again. "No need to take care of it. Just make sure it’s still breathing."

"..."

His body stiffened. Ling Xuan couldn’t help but sigh internally. ’Now *this* is the Young Master I know.’

「It was already afternoon when Wen Qian woke up.」 Yin Zhi accompanied her to her check-up, and only after confirming there were no other issues did he finally relax.

The whole way, he lamented inwardly about the fragility of human females. He carefully supported Wen Qian, shielding her like a protective wall. Unless Wen Qian gave the word, not even the medical staff could get near her.

"Your boyfriend is so thoughtful..." While Yin Zhi was off getting the test results, a young girl in a wheelchair struck up a conversation with Wen Qian. She watched Yin Zhi’s tall, straight back and sighed endlessly. "He’s handsome and considerate. Girl, you’re so lucky."

She had been watching the two of them for a while. The handsome guy was like a knight, protecting the girl the entire time.

Wen Qian was about to say he wasn’t, but then she remembered Yin Zhi’s special status. ’It’s better not to let him interact too much with other humans.’ So she just smiled and nodded.

But the other girl didn’t seem ready to end the conversation. She added in a bright voice, "That’s the kind of boyfriend you should look for. Not like mine... I hurt my leg a while back, and asking him to come to the hospital with me was like pulling teeth."

Just thinking about it made her angry. All he did was stay home and play video games all day; he wasn’t even willing to take care of her.

"That is pretty awful," Wen Qian said with a frown.

The girl in front of her wasn’t the type to be stunning at first glance, but she had a very positive and confident vibe, the kind of person who grows more attractive the more you look at them.

"Eh, you see a person’s true colors in times of trouble," the girl said, shaking her head. After a moment, she added languidly, "I’m dumping him as soon as I get out of the hospital!"

Wen Qian subconsciously wanted to offer a word of caution, but the words died on her lips as she realized there was nothing to say. Instead, she gave the girl a thumbs-up in agreement and said brightly, "You’re right!"

"Qianqian." Wen Qian was about to say more when a familiar male voice sounded from behind her.

She instinctively turned her head and saw a man in a black shirt walking straight toward her. Gu Mian looked at her with a gentle expression, then reached out and lightly tapped the bridge of her nose. "What are you doing over here?"

The woman, who had just turned her wheelchair around, was dumbfounded. She stared at the handsome man, her mouth agape. It took her a long moment to find her voice. "Whoa, girl, you’re really feasting, huh?"

"It’s not what you think..." A flash of panic appeared in Wen Qian’s eyes. She frantically waved her hands to deny it, but halfway through her sentence, her hand was grasped by the man.

He interlaced their fingers tightly, his action conveying a sense of dominance. Then, he turned to the other woman with a faint smile. "I’m the one who’s lucky."