It was just the kind of reassurance a typical doctor offers to a patient, devoid of any excess thought or calculation.
He quickly withdrew his hand as well.
Chu Yunping did not let his thoughts drift towards romantic love. Falling in love for the first time had made him a laughingstock to the world, a "cuckold's cap" looming over his head, and he had nearly lost his life.
It turned his family into a joke as well.
How could he have the mind to think about so-called love?
All he wished for was to survive. After surviving, he wanted to honor his parents and make their remaining years happier.
Soon, just as Xie Zhinuan had said, Chu Yunping did indeed pass some gas and was supported to the lavatory, from where sounds soon emerged.
Xie Zhinuan stood under the eaves and pinched her nose. Being highly skilled in martial arts had its drawbacks; keen eyesight and hearing came with an acute sense of smell.
Not thinking about it was one thing, but the stench was truly dreadful.
