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When Zhao Feng opened his eyes again, night had fallen. The room lights were dim, casting a quiet, warm atmosphere.
To his right, Xiao Yuyan was sitting on the edge of the bed, her chin resting on her hand, a blanket covering her figure. Even asleep, she looked elegant.
To his left, Ning Yue sat in a chair a little further away… tightly bound to a metal pole like a prisoner.
She was sleeping soundly, a strange smile on her face, drool dripping from the corner of her mouth.
The corner of Zhao Feng's lips twitched slightly at the sight.
What the hell was with that satisfied expression? He didn't even need to ask to guess what this perverted doctor was dreaming about.
"How the hell did someone like her become the school doctor?" he muttered.
Honestly, if it weren't for her medical skills, Zhao Feng would seriously doubt if this woman even had a real license.
"This world has gone crazy ever since the apocalypse began."
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The sound of his movements stirred Xiao Yuyan awake. Her gaze landed straight on Zhao Feng… then followed his line of sight, locking onto the bound doctor.
Her face flushed red.
"…You're awake."
Zhao Feng nodded. "What happened to her?"
Xiao Yuyan sighed quietly. She seemed hesitant before explaining.
"After you passed out, this doctor showed up. At first, we were just having a normal chat… about your condition, stamina, recovery… normal stuff."
She looked down.
"…Until she started asking about my underwear size."
Zhao Feng: "…"
"Then she started explaining all kinds of yoga positions that supposedly help couples bond." Xiao Yuyan's eyes twitched.
"She even suggested… role-playing. Said I could be a 'naughty nurse' and you the helpless patient."
Zhao Feng nearly spat blood.
"And—and the craziest part…" Xiao Yuyan's voice dropped to a whisper.
"She said we could… work together to 'entertain' you once you woke up."
Silence.
Zhao Feng looked over at Ning Yue, still sleeping soundly with that blissful smile on her face.
"…You tied her up?"
Xiao Yuyan nodded, embarrassed but honest. She had been scared the pervert might try something, so she tied her up just in case.
He gave her a slow nod and sighed. "Good work."
Unbeknownst to them, behind that peaceful smile, Ning Yue's thoughts were in complete chaos:
"Ughhh, why the hell did I say that 'nurse and patient' thing!? I'm insane, insane, insane… She must think I'm some cheap woman now!"
"But… but his expression just now was kinda… stiff and cold… Did he find me gross? Still… he's so cool… athletic body… ahh… hold it together, Ning Yue! Now's not the time for a nosebleed!"
She had actually been tempted by her own idea.
But she wasn't stupid. She knew her relationship with Zhao Feng had already been improving—there was no need to ruin it with something reckless.
What she feared most was seeing Zhao Feng look at her with disgust and disappointment… like she was trash.
Meanwhile, in her sleep, Ning Yue muttered softly, "Yuyan-chan… let's start round two…"
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The silence was shattered by a loud grumble from Xiao Yuyan's stomach. Her face turned red instantly, clearly embarrassed.
"Oh god… my stomach's growling," she muttered, pressing down on her loudly rumbling belly.
Still bound to the chair, Ning Yue suddenly burst out laughing, her voice echoing through the room.
"Hahaha! So funny! The naughty little girl's hungry now! Hahaha!"
Xiao Yuyan turned with a sharp glare, her right hand glowing faintly with red energy.
There was no doubt: if her superpowered punch landed, Ning Yue would be turned into minced meat.
Zhao Feng quickly grabbed Xiao Yuyan's hand to calm her.
"Let it go," he said gently. "Don't waste your energy on a fake doctor."
They ended up cooking some of Ning Yue's instant noodles for dinner. Zhao Feng and Xiao Yuyan prepared a simple but filling meal.
Three portions were laid out on the table.
Just as they were about to eat, the bound doctor protested loudly.
"Hey! That's not fair! I want food too! Untie me, you jerks!"
Zhao Feng looked at the rope tying up Ning Yue.
Unbinding her would take effort… and they'd have to tie her back up afterward for safety.
Sighing, he picked up some noodles and got ready to feed her.
"Wait!" Xiao Yuyan quickly stopped him. "Don't! Don't feed her! If you feed her, she'll just get worse!"
Zhao Feng sighed again, then said reluctantly, "Alright, you take care of it."
And so, with her hands still tied, Ning Yue was force-fed by Xiao Yuyan—while the two of them bickered the whole time.
"Hey! This is a violation of human rights! I'm a doctor, a human being—I deserve to eat on my own!" Ning Yue protested.
"Then stop being a pervert!" Xiao Yuyan snapped, trying not to spill the noodles as she shoved them in with a frown.
She looked like she was holding back every urge not to punch the bastard in front of her.
Their little squabble filled the room with noise, but behind all the chaos, something warm had begun to bloom between the three of them.