Courtyard House: Wudang Disciple Sweeps Through the Compound

"I'm already fifteen years old, which means I'm practically a young man."

Chen Wenqi subconsciously straightened his back and said in a serious tone, "Everything I said is the truth from the bottom of my heart, not a single word is false."

"Okay, okay, I understand, thanks for reminding me."

Bai Ying smiled and agreed, but hearing Chen Wenqi praise her beauty to her face made her feel sweet inside, like she was holding a candied fruit in her mouth.

Before long, the two were chatting and laughing, the atmosphere was not like that of a typical teacher and student, but rather like a pair of particularly close friends of the same age having a leisurely chat.

"Teacher, it's almost time."

Chen Wenqi carefully and gently removed the silver needles from Bai Ying's feet, one by one.

Bai Ying was only then belatedly surprised to realize that her previously swollen ankle had completely recovered, showing no trace of its previous injury.

"Wow! It's really done!"

"Chen Wenqi, your acupuncture skills are amazing!"

Bai Ying's face was filled with surprise and joy. You see, she had twisted her ankle before, and it usually took several days for the swelling to go down. But this time, Chen Wenqi only used a few silver needles and healed the injury in the blink of an eye.

"Stand up and walk around, see how it feels."

Chen Wenqi stood up, holding onto a chair, and said to Bai Ying.

Bai Ying carefully supported herself on the table to stand up, but suddenly cried out "Ouch!" and lost her balance, falling straight towards Chen Wenqi.

Chen Wenqi reacted incredibly quickly, reaching out to steady her. Bai Ying then followed the force and fell into his arms.

A faint, sweet fragrance wafted towards them, lingering at the tip of their noses, causing Chen Wenqi's heart to flutter slightly; Bai Ying also sensed the captivating masculine aura emanating from Chen Wenqi, and for a moment she was somewhat dazed, unwilling to leave his embrace.

Bai Ying's body was exceptionally soft, as if she were boneless, and it was extremely comfortable to lean against her.

If Chen Wenqi were a few years older, he might have simply carried her into the room and comforted her, but he was only a fifteen-year-old boy, and his mind was full of pure teacher-student affection.

"Teacher Bai, are you alright? Did you hurt yourself anywhere?"

Chen Wenqi quickly spoke up, asking softly with a hint of concern in his voice.

"Ah... I'm fine, thank you, Chen Wenqi."

Bai Ying then snapped out of her daze, her cheeks instantly flushing crimson.

"Try walking a few steps and see if it still hurts?"

Chen Wenqi released his grip and asked softly.

Bai Ying quickly took Chen Wenqi's hand and carefully moved forward step by step.

"Oh, it really doesn't hurt anymore!"

"Chen Wenqi, thank you so much, you've really helped me a lot."

Bai Ying's face was full of gratitude as she repeatedly expressed her gratitude.

"You're welcome, Teacher Bai."

"I've fixed your bicycle chain, now it's time for me to go back."

"Remember to apply that bottle of safflower oil before bed. It should be completely healed by tomorrow. Remember to rest more these next few days and don't overwork yourself."

Chen Wenqi still carefully gave her instructions, fearing that she might suffer any long-term effects.

"Why don't you... stay for dinner, Chen Wenqi?"

Bai Ying looked at him, mustered up her courage, and asked him to stay.

"No need, Teacher Bai. Dinner is already prepared at home. I'll go back and eat there. We can talk about it another time."

Chen Wenqi smiled and politely declined her offer.

"It's a deal then. When you have time, your teacher will definitely treat you to a meal to thank you properly. You can't refuse then, okay?"

Bai Ying smiled and spoke very seriously.

"it is good."

Chen Wenqi nodded and readily agreed. He then quickly and easily fixed Bai Ying's bicycle chain, carefully adjusting it to prevent it from coming off again.

"Then I'll be going now, Teacher Bai. Please get some rest."

Chen Wenqi finished packing his things, waved to Bai Ying, and said...

"Okay, be careful on the road, and remember to let your teacher know you got home safely."

Bai Ying stood at the door, watching him leave, but a strange, inexplicable sense of reluctance arose in her heart.

After watching Chen Wenqi's figure completely disappear from sight, Bai Ying slowly returned to the house. She walked to the mirror, looked at herself in the mirror again and again, and couldn't help but mutter to herself:

"Will I be too old in a few years? Will I no longer be a good match for such a vibrant young man?"

Thinking of the unexpected physical contact with Chen Wenqi today, her cheeks flushed again—she actually liked the feeling of being protected by him, as if being by Chen Wenqi's side gave her a strong sense of security, and even her heart became exceptionally calm.

Time flies, and before we know it, it's the weekend again.

Chen Wenqi and Hua Youlin had already made plans to go out together this weekend.

Chen Wenqi went to a photo studio in advance to rent a camera, bought two rolls of film, and carefully prepared a lot of snacks that Hua Youlin liked.

Today they plan to go to Fragrant Hills Park together to paint, take photos, and discuss music, enjoying some leisurely time together.

Early in the morning, just as dawn was breaking, Chen Wenqi rode his bicycle to the entrance of Hua Youlin's residential complex. Hua Youlin saw him from the window, and immediately picked up her violin carefully and hurried downstairs.

"Hurry up, let's get going! If we're late, there will probably be a lot more tourists in Fragrant Hills Park."

Hua Youlin jumped excitedly onto the back of Chen Wenqi's bicycle and urged the person in front of her to hurry up.

"Then you'd better hold on tight. This mountain road is bumpy and hard to ride on. Be careful not to fall."

Chen Wenqi turned around, smiled at her, and gently gave her some advice.

"Um."

Hua Youlin responded softly, then stretched out her slender arms and tightly wrapped them around his waist, pressing her cheek intimately against his warm back.

Chen Wenqi felt the soft touch on his back, then steadily stepped on the pedals and slowly started riding his bicycle towards Xiangshan Park.

They had already made plans to go to Fragrant Hills Park together today.

Fragrant Hills Park has only just officially opened to the public this year. There are already quite a few visitors on weekdays, but it hasn't reached the level of overcrowding and shoulder-to-shoulder crowds that it has become later.

Many residents living near the park also stroll into the park early in the morning for morning exercise, breathing in the fresh and natural air of the mountains and forests.

Chen Wenqi and Hua Youlin rode their bikes at a leisurely pace, neither of them in a rush, wanting only to fully enjoy this rare moment of companionship.

Passersby who happen to see them on the street are often attracted by the outstanding appearance of the young couple and can't help but cast envious glances at them.

"By the way, Youlin, did you have breakfast this morning? I was so busy packing and preparing that I forgot to ask you."

Halfway there, Chen Wenqi suddenly remembered this important matter and quickly turned his head to ask.

"Ah... I was so busy rushing out the door that I completely forgot about having breakfast."

Hua Youlin subconsciously touched her stomach, only then belatedly realizing that a wave of hunger was washing over her.

"Hehe, it's alright, it's alright. I already brought you some delicious food. We'll find a nice place to eat slowly when we get to Fragrant Hills Park."

Chen Wenqi smiled and comforted her, while taking out a few White Rabbit milk candies from his pocket and handing them to her.

Hua Youlin accepted the milk candy with a smile, her heart warming: the person she liked was indeed such a thoughtful and considerate young man.

Fragrant Hills Park is not close; it's even farther than the Summer Palace, which I often visit.

Chen Wenqi rode his bicycle for more than an hour before the two of them finally arrived at their destination.

After parking their bicycles and buying tickets at the park entrance, the two held hands and happily strolled into the park.

Today, Fragrant Hills Park doesn't have the dense fences that it has now; it exudes a pristine, natural charm.

There weren't too many visitors in the park. Although it wasn't the best season to see the autumn leaves yet, the lush greenery covering the mountains and fields still made for a breathtaking view.

The two walked and stopped, chatting and laughing. When they came across a place with a particularly beautiful view, Chen Wenqi would stop and take pictures of Hua Youlin with his camera, capturing her beautiful figure along the way.

Hua Youlin looked at the camera in his hand with a look of surprise on her face. She really didn't expect that Chen Wenqi would bring a camera with him.

When they encounter kind-hearted passersby, they will politely approach them and ask for their help to take a few photos of the two of them together as a memento of their trip.

They chatted and laughed all the way to the halfway point of the mountain, but Hua Youlin gradually became exhausted and her pace slowed down.

"Chen Wenqi, I really can't walk anymore, can you carry me for a while?"

Hua Youlin tugged at his sleeve and asked softly.

"Okay, come on up."

Upon hearing this, Chen Wenqi immediately stopped and squatted down.

Hua Youlin smiled, her eyes crinkling, and carefully climbed onto his back.

Chen Wenqi steadily carried her on his back, deliberately lowering his voice to tease her, "Have you been secretly eating a lot of delicious food lately? You should lose some weight."

"Hmph, are you saying I'm too heavy?"

Hua Youlin stretched out her slender fingers and gently punched his back, her tone full of coquettishness.

"No, how could I dare?"

Chen Wenqi felt the gentle force on his back and quickly denied it, afraid of really upsetting the little girl.

"I don't care, you're not allowed to dislike me!"

Hua Youlin whined, taking advantage of the situation, her tone somewhat willful, "Next time I want to gain even more weight, and then I'll still make you carry me."

"Not at all, not at all."

Chen Wenqi smiled and shook his head, his tone full of undisguised doting, "Such a beautiful little girl, I can't wait to cherish her, how could I possibly dislike her?"