{Chapter: 203 Treatment II}
Lin Yuan gave her a reassuring smile and nodded. "It's not hopeless. I believe there is a way to treat it. However… this would be the first time I've encountered and attempted to treat such a condition."
Mei Yuxian's eyes widened slightly. "Do you really think it's possible?"
"I won't lie to you—this illness is incredibly rare. It's a combination of inherited genetic imbalance and congenital deficiency. There's no guarantee. Qingtong's body is extremely delicate, and that makes things more complicated," Lin Yuan explained sincerely.
She bit her lip, her eyes pleading. "Then what should I do? Please… tell me."
Lin Yuan leaned forward slightly, his gaze meeting hers with intent. "Since part of her condition is inherited from you, the logical first step is to study and test on you. If I can understand how it manifests in your body, it will help me confirm the root cause. That way, when it's time to treat Qingtong, the risk of failure will be much lower."
"And if the treatment works on you, the menstrual pain you've always experienced all these years might disappear for good. Even in the worst-case scenario, there will be no harm done to you."
Mei Yuxian hesitated, but only for a moment.
"Then let's do it," she said firmly. "If there's even a small chance of curing Qingtong—or easing her pain in the future—then I'm willing to try. And if it also helps me, even better. If not, then at least we tried."
Lin Yuan's lips curled into a faint smile. Her resolve had come even faster than expected.
But instead of immediately proceeding, he added, "One thing you should know, Sister Yuxian. The treatment involves physical examination and some... intimate contact. There will be unavoidable closeness during the procedure, and undressing will be necessary. Are you sure you're okay with that?"
In reality, the procedure didn't require much contact—but Lin Yuan wanted to gauge her response and perhaps push her decision a bit more.
Mei Yuxian froze. She had expected something like this, but hearing it spoken out loud made her face flush. She didn't respond right away. Instead, she lowered her eyes and sat in silence, her thoughts in turmoil.
Ten full minutes passed. Lin Yuan didn't rush her.
Finally, Mei Yuxian took a deep breath. She looked up at him with a mix of embarrassment and resolution.
"It doesn't matter," she said softly but firmly. "If this is what needs to be done… then I'm ready. Go ahead and do your experiment on me."
Deep inside, she was curious—about whether the treatment would really work, about Lin Yuan's intentions, and about her own feelings toward this man who had turned her world upside down in a single day.
She had already responded to his advances in subtle ways. Now, there was no going back.
Lin Yuan, having anticipated her answer, showed no sign of surprise. He simply gave a small nod and pulled out a silver acupuncture needle from a velvet pouch at his side.
"Sister Yuxian," he said gently, "get ready. We'll begin the treatment now."
….
When she heard Lin Yuan's words, Mei Yuxian's face turned crimson in an instant—as if the blood in her entire body had rushed to her cheeks and might begin to drip from her skin.
After all… she truly was an untouched woman.
Despite her maturity, influence, and social power as the head of the Mei family, she had never truly experienced intimacy. She may have put on the calm and dignified air of a strong matriarch, but underneath it all, she was still just a woman who had never allowed anyone close.
After a few seconds of hesitation, Mei Yuxian finally broke the silence, her voice barely above a whisper. "Qingtong's room is just next door… If we do this here, it might disturb her sleep and wake her up."
Lin Yuan gave a light chuckle, the corners of his lips lifting in a smile. "It's alright. My acupuncture technique is painless. I promise it won't disturb her rest."
Hearing his words, Mei Yuxian's face burned even redder. Her fingers slightly curled inward, as if trying to hide her nervousness.
Of course, Lin Yuan knew what he was doing.
He didn't really need to speak so suggestively—but he couldn't resist teasing her. He wanted to see the rare expression of shyness on the face of the usually composed and elegant matriarch. It was almost like discovering a secret side of her that no one else had seen.
Despite being a fully grown woman, with a commanding aura and years of experience in managing people, Mei Yuxian at this moment looked so… endearingly flustered.
In Lin Yuan's mind, he couldn't help but admire her.
'Sister Yuxian really is adorable.'
Mei Yuxian bit her lip and stayed quiet, unsure of what to say.
Seeing her at a loss, Lin Yuan gently offered, "Why don't we go to the guest room you prepared for me earlier, Sister Yuxian? It's farther from Qingtong's room."
Her response was almost inaudible, as soft as a mosquito's hum. "…Mmm."
And so, Lin Yuan and Mei Yuxian quietly stepped out of her bedroom. The mansion was quiet, dimly lit by the soft moonlight filtering through the windows. Though the atmosphere between them was slightly tense, neither of them hesitated.
They were both adults, after all. Mature enough to understand what they were doing—yet the moment still carried the weight of something new and uncertain.
Lin Yuan, being shameless as always, reached out and took Mei Yuxian's hand as they walked.
She gave a light, symbolic struggle—but didn't pull away. Her hand, though cold from nervousness, slowly relaxed in his palm.
Soon, they arrived at the guest room that Mei Yuxian had arranged for him.
The walk there had been quiet. Mei Yuxian hadn't spoken a word, her face still slightly red, but her steps steady.
When they entered the guest room, Lin Yuan glanced around and then looked at the bed. A sly grin tugged at his lips as he said, "Now I understand what you meant earlier when you said that the beds in your mansion are enormous."
Mei Yuxian's face flushed again, her composure slightly cracking.
Still, she forced a small smile and waved him inside. "Alright. Enough teasing. Let's go in."
Despite her lack of experience, Mei Yuxian was intelligent and used to adapting quickly. She had never allowed herself to be this vulnerable before—but she had already made her decision.
Stepping into the room, Lin Yuan's gaze remained calm and steady. He looked at her and said gently, "Sister Yuxian, please lie down."
As she moved toward the bed, Lin Yuan took out his needle kit and unrolled it carefully. A line of fine, silver acupuncture needles gleamed under the soft room light.
"Tonight," he said with a smile, "I'll give you a very thorough… 'treatment.'"
Although his tone was playful, there was a seriousness in his eyes that made Mei Yuxian's heart flutter.
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The night passed quietly.
The 'treatment' was administered with great care, and to Mei Yuxian's surprise, she felt a wave of relief wash over her—both physically and emotionally. Her body felt lighter, as if some long-held discomfort had been soothed.
She had never experienced anything quite like it.
Lin Yuan, for his part, was equally satisfied. He observed her reactions, adjusted his method as needed, and studied the effects closely.
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By the time the first light of dawn crept into the room, casting a golden hue across the floorboards, Mei Yuxian's favorite flower—plum blossoms—bloomed just outside the window, their petals catching the sun like soft silk.
The delicate scent lingered faintly in the room, adding a serene touch to the morning.
Still lying on the bed, both Lin Yuan and Mei Yuxian slowly stirred awake.
They exchanged a glance, one full of unspoken words and a bond that had grown deeper overnight.
Just as they began preparing to continue the 'treatment'—this time more intuitively—suddenly, without warning, the door creaked open.
A slim and elegant figure stepped into the room, her presence like a splash of cold water on the warm atmosphere.
A beautiful girl stood at the threshold, eyes wide with surprise.
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