Urban Seduction: Housewives Club Chapter 2036 - 365: The Most Beautiful Goddess Physician 4
Previously on Urban Seduction: Housewives Club...
A stunningly attractive woman appeared, one whose beauty rivaled that of Ling Xueyan and Yan Fangfei without any comparison. She stood about 1.65 meters in height. Her dark hair was neatly bundled into a bun atop her head, and she sported a pair of rimless glasses.
Though a white lab coat draped over her form, Wang Yue's sharp observation allowed him to spot the fiery temptation and seductive curves concealed under her attire.
This plain white coat failed to reduce her appeal in the slightest; instead, it enhanced her captivating presence even more.
Her aura stood out as exceptionally distinctive. She radiated an essence of scholarly elegance, and an intangible quality surrounded her that prompted instant faith from anyone upon first glance.
This likely stemmed from her occupation. As the proverb states, a skilled physician possesses the compassion of a guardian.
An outstanding healer evokes such confidence, regardless of whether you're under their care or not.
As the woman doctor entered alongside another person, Miao Qingluan set aside the textbook she held and inquired with interest, "Junior sister, have you run into a tricky case too?"
This junior sister had apprenticed under her father. Ever since entering the healing arts, she focused on men's health issues, achieving unparalleled success in that area among the Miao family's practitioners.
Andrological problems didn't come in great variety, making it rare for her to seek assistance like this.
The woman doctor directed Wang Yue and his companions to take seats nearby, then elaborated, "Senior sister, this patient's issue is quite peculiar..."
She detailed several concerns, such as obstructed meridians and sluggish flow of qi and blood.
Wang Yue and the rest grasped little of it, yet Miao Qingluan's curiosity grew sharper by the moment.
Renowned for years, she had cared for innumerable sufferers and the wounded. She even rescued numerous martial artists derailed in their training.
Still, the scenario her junior sister outlined was entirely new to her experience.
Meridians throughout the body interconnect. Trouble in one area usually arises from complications elsewhere too.
For instance, stomach troubles often impact the spleen and liver as well. Yet here, the patient's reproductive capabilities suffered while every other meridian remained fine. Such a rarity baffled her.
Ding dong dong~ As the pair of physicians delved into Li Gang's ailment, another knock echoed from the office door.
"Enter," Miao Qingluan called out, eyes fixed on her notes drawn from the woman doctor's account.
"Aunt Miao, I've come for my check-up," Xin Xiaoxiao announced upon stepping inside, only then noticing the additional visitors.
Spotting Wang Yue, Xin Xiaoxiao appeared somewhat torn. Moments later, she approached and uttered, "Wang Yue, sorry for jumping to conclusions earlier."
Wang Yue felt taken aback. He'd pegged this curvy young woman as somewhat innocent, yet she proved able to own up to errors.
But before his thoughts settled, Xin Xiaoxiao's face hardened. Gritting her teeth, she declared, "Still, you disrespected my master. This isn't over!"
Wang Yue let out a sigh and responded, "Officer Xin, policing might not be your best fit."
Xin Xiaoxiao frowned in confusion and probed, "Why do you say that?"
"Your justice drive is overwhelmingly intense," Wang Yue explained.
Xin Xiaoxiao froze once more. This wasn't the initial instance of such feedback. Her master, a storied icon in Jinling's law enforcement, had voiced the identical sentiment.
Her master had clarified that an officer's role involves upholding the law, not playing hero.
In her early twenties, Xin Xiaoxiao embodied that defiant phase of youth. Raised alongside her master, she viewed her as a maternal figure.
Unsurprisingly, she pushed back against such guidance. She figured her master merely cautioned against rashness, though she disagreed.
Yet hearing it from an outsider today struck differently. Though this speaker was merely five or six years her junior, it sparked introspection: Might her master hold the truth?
She saw no flaw in her approach, however, and pressed, "Why? Don't officers need a strong sense of justice?"
"Absolutely, but it requires restraint. Without it, they risk turning into corrupt enforcers," Wang Yue stated.
"An overzealous justice can cloud judgment and provoke errors. Recall, your role is law enforcement, not personal crusades."
These mirrored her master's exact phrasing. This time, though, she truly absorbed them and pondered deeply. Reviewing her actions, she saw how her fervent righteousness had sparked numerous blunders.
Take the occasion when she witnessed a youth and an elder clashing on the roadside.
Assuming the youth tormented the elder, she stepped in to reprimand him. Afterward, she learned the elder had initiated the brawl, seeking payout.
Denied it, he assaulted the youth, who merely defended himself.
She'd repeated such oversights a few times. While correct often, a bit more patience and inquiry could have sidestepped those pitfalls.
"What can I do about it?" Xin Xiaoxiao questioned, acknowledging her flaw.
Wang Yue grinned and advised, "Simple enough. Unless the matter demands immediate action, hold back. Clarify the facts prior to proceeding."
"Easier said than done," Xin Xiaoxiao huffed with a pout. Her issue lay in how injustice ignited her fury, erasing all else from mind.
Had she reined it in previously, she'd have sought the real story for sure.
"It sounds straightforward, and practicing it isn't hard," Wang Yue pressed on. "Simply devise a little gadget that signals when anger surges. It'll steady your nerves."
"That still seems simple. But how do I obtain one?" Xin Xiaoxiao suspected Wang Yue toyed with her.
"You can't source it, though I can," Wang Yue assured. "Heard of the Su family's outpost beyond the western gates? Head there today, and they'll handle it for you."
The outposts of Jinling's three great clans lay outside the walls nominally hidden, yet widely acknowledged in truth.
Folks exploited gaps in the Warrior Alliance regulations, while the Mingjiao Alliance overlooked it all.
Xin Xiaoxiao knew the Su family's spot well. She also recognized Yan Fangfei, the famed tech whiz, operated there. Her expertise might indeed craft the item Wang Yue described.
What puzzled her most was Wang Yue's willingness to assist. They shared no bond, and prior tensions lingered between them.
True to form, Xin Xiaoxiao voiced her doubt outright: "Why offer your help?"
"You're a solid officer. Aiding you benefits Jinling greatly," Wang Yue answered.
That held partial truth. More crucially, Xin Xiaoxiao's looks and build played a role.
As one of Jinling's "Twelve Beauties," though barely past her teens, her bust already matched that of seasoned women like her mother and aunt.
With years ahead, she could rival her grandmother's lush curves.
Additionally, after those remarks, Wang Yue sensed an odd closeness to Xin Xiaoxiao.
He dismissed deeper meaning, chalking it to mere desire. After all, Miao Qingluan, absorbed in Li Gang's case, stirred a similar pull in him.
Xin Xiaoxiao nibbled her crimson lip, gazing intently at Wang Yue. "Thanks."
"No trouble. Just don't resent me for suggesting you smack your master's rear," Wang Yue quipped smilingly.
"You jerk! I'll end you!" Xin Xiaoxiao erupted in rage. Right as gratitude warmed her, he dredged up that irksome memory.
"Officer Xin, easy now!" Wang Yue evaded her swing and called out.
Xin Xiaoxiao drew deep breaths repeatedly, her ample chest heaving noticeably, leaving Wang Yue mesmerized.
Catching his stare, she shot him a scornful glare. Her ire shifted swiftly to disdain.
She'd endured such leers countless times. Seemingly every male fixated on her bosom. Utterly repulsive.
She hadn't anticipated a mere fifteen-year-old like Wang Yue succumbing too. In essence, all men proved worthless!
Truth be told, blame didn't fall on them alone. Xin Xiaoxiao boasted not just exquisite features but a figure that turned heads.
Furthermore, as a uniformed officer, she blended command with sensuality.
What fellow could withstand such allure?
"Xiaoxiao, good to see you. How's your condition holding up today?" Having jotted down Li Gang's full details at last, Miao Qingluan turned to inquire about Xin Xiaoxiao.
Concluding her stare-down with Wang Yue, Xin Xiaoxiao faced Miao Qingluan and reported, "I'm improving a lot, but some pain lingers. I get lightheaded with intense effort."
Miao Qingluan beckoned Xin Xiaoxiao closer to check her pulse.
"Perfectly expected. Continue the remedy from yesterday. You'll heal fully in days."
"Relief to know no permanent damage." Xin Xiaoxiao exhaled eased, then added with venom, "That old Li went too far. I'll make him pay someday!"
Miao Qingluan chuckled softly. "He meant well. Interfering that day could've riled the Tianhai Zhang clan, endangering even your master's shield."
"Rile the Tianhai Zhang clan?" Xin Xiaoxiao glanced astonished at Wang Yue. He'd already crossed them two nights prior, and mere moments ago, he'd slain one of theirs.
How did this unfold?
Miao Qingluan eyed Wang Yue too, tweaking her glasses. "Such rashness on your part. Though the Tianhai Zhang clan harbors grudges against the three great houses and clashes loom, no need to fan the flames so boldly."
Though unfamiliar with Wang Yue personally, her bond with Su Mengqing ran deep, and as Su Mengqing's nephew, he earned her instinctive fondness.
Thus, she counseled him like kin.
"Not rash—pure foolhardiness," Xin Xiaoxiao interjected. "Auntie, you haven't heard: he just took out Zhang Lingfeng below."
"What?!" Miao Qingluan recoiled in alarm. "Xiaoxiao, confirm this. It's no small matter."
"Dead certain. Witnesses abound," Xin Xiaoxiao affirmed.
"And it wasn't his doing alone. I'd have done the same to that Zhang scum."
"The issue isn't Zhang Lingfeng's worthiness now. Slaying him heightens the feud between factions." Miao Qingluan sighed in resignation.
"Wang Yue, considered the fallout?"
"Auntie, rest assured. Tianhai Zhang folks won't risk Jinling," Wang Yue declared assuredly.
Currently, the Tianhai Zhang clan eyed matters warily over their second patriarch's vanishing. Zhang Lingfeng's death would only heighten their caution.
Hailing from a lineage of healers, Miao Qingluan upheld strict neutrality. She avoided entanglements with clans or their disputes. Her worry for Wang Yue sprang solely from ties to Su Mengqing.
Thus, upon his words, she dropped the subject and pivoted to Li Gang's plight.
"My junior sister detailed your companion's state already. It's an odd one, demanding more review. Head out for now; I'll update you on progress."
"Auntie, care to inspect him yourself?" Wang Yue suggested.
"Unnecessary," Miao Qingluan declined. "My junior sister probed deeply. She's the authority here. If she draws blanks, my check yields nothing."
"Understood, then. Farewell." Wang Yue offered a respectful bow to Miao Qingluan before exiting the room with Li Gang and Wu Li.
"Auntie, I'm off too." Xin Xiaoxiao dashed after them. Wang Yue pledged aid, yet her recent scorn might sour his intent; she feared he'd renege.