Song Nuan instinctively shielded her chest, her killing intent intensifying, while her words became even more alluring:
"Oh my! Dr. Chen, you're so naughty, wanting to see my private parts as soon as you open your mouth?"
Chen Xiao realized Song Nuan had misunderstood and, flustered, quickly explained with a blush:
"Miss Song, I meant, if you help me uncover the truth behind my mother's car accident, I will help you remove the scar on your chest for free."
After learning about Chen Qing's car accident, Chen Xiao had only focused on saving her life, his heart constantly in turmoil. Now that he had finally calmed down a little, he naturally wanted to investigate thoroughly.
"Uh..."
Seeing Chen Xiao's serious face, Song Nuan was speechless:
"This is your repayment?"
But despite her surprise, she was indeed tempted. The faint, one-finger-wide, pinky-finger-long, centipede-shaped surgical scar on her chest had always been a source of distress. She dreamed of removing it and had even visited the most renowned hospitals abroad more than once for this very reason.
Staring intently at Chen Xiao, her face full of anticipation, she asked:
"Can you truly guarantee no trace will be left?"
Her voice trembled with emotion due to her excitement.
Chen Xiao nodded emphatically without hesitation:
"I guarantee it!"
Song Nuan's tone became even more urgent:
"Then let's start now! Just tell me what you need me to do."
Fearing Chen Xiao might go back on his word, she immediately made a phone call to give instructions as soon as she finished speaking, then assured Chen Xiao with full confidence:
"If nothing unexpected happens, it will be investigated within two hours at most."
"Thank you!"
Chen Xiao nodded gratefully and then sprinted out of the room, saying without looking back:
"Miss Song, please wait. I'll go prepare the medicine now."
Staring longingly at the wall clock, Song Nuan was filled with anticipation, even forgetting to doubt Chen Xiao any further.
The long ten minutes passed quickly. She was startled by a knock on the door and, filled with excitement, rushed to open it, blurting out:
"Dr. Chen, you're finally back..."
Before she could finish, she felt a pang of disappointment upon seeing a woman standing at the door, holding a fresh fruit basket, dressed fashionably, with heavy makeup and bright red lips:
"Jing Jie, why is it you?"
The woman, Bai Jing, was the owner of "Tian Sheng Li Zhi Beauty Salon," a high-end luxury beauty establishment in Ju Xian City, and Song Nuan's best friend.
Noticing Song Nuan's dazed and distracted expression, Bai Jing looked surprised and said with a wry smile:
"Didn't you call me to bring you a face mask?"
Song Nuan eagerly peeked into the hallway outside the door before listlessly inviting Bai Jing in.
After visiting Song Kaichao, whose condition had stabilized, Bai Jing noticed Song Nuan glancing at the wall clock from time to time and couldn't help but tease:
"Nuannuan, are you perhaps missing a man? But as far as I know, there aren't any handsome guys at the Central Hospital!"
Song Nuan rolled her eyes forcefully:
"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm waiting for Dr. Chen to help me with my scar removal."
Bai Jing immediately became vigilant and bombarded her with questions:
"The surgical scar on your chest? Which doctor has this ability? Is it a foreign skin surgery expert?"
Before Song Nuan could reply, she continued to earnestly advise:
"Didn't I tell you? Unless it's a skin graft, that scar can't be completely removed. But your physical condition is special and you can't undergo such surgery. In other words, you'll never be able to get rid of this scar in your lifetime, and anyone who claims they can help you remove it without a trace is a liar!"
Just then, Chen Xiao returned, sweating profusely, holding a bowl and a cucumber in one hand, and two eggs in the other.
Seemingly struck by Chen Xiao's handsome appearance, Bai Jing's eyes widened, her breathing quickened, and she then said in disbelief:
"Nuannuan, are you planning to have this doctor make you lunch on the spot? Aren't you afraid of affecting your grandfather's recovery?"
Seeing what Chen Xiao was holding, Song Nuan's overwhelming anticipation was shattered, but she still gritted her teeth and asked reluctantly:
"Chen Xiao, you're not going to tell me a cucumber and two eggs can remove my scar without a trace, are you?"
Putting down what he was holding, Chen Xiao took out several small packets of ground medicinal powder from his pocket:
"A cucumber and eggs alone won't do. We also need nine kinds of traditional Chinese medicine, including Bai Jili, Bai Fuzi, and Bai Zhi, then mix them in the correct proportions to make the 'Bai Yu Fei Cui Gao'!"
As he spoke, he cracked two eggs, separated the whites, mixed them with the powdered herbs in the bowl, and then picked up the fruit knife on the table to slice the cucumber and add it, stirring continuously. Instantly, the mysterious, wordless golden formula in his mind began to operate rapidly.
Soon, the powdered herbs mixed with egg white turned into a thick, tender, white paste, like mutton-fat jade. The thin cucumber slices within seemed to have been colored, appearing crisp and green like jade.
Therefore, Chen Xiao said with full confidence:
"Miss Song, apply the medicine!"