Free Web NovelChapter 71: Chapter 71: He’s Throwing a Tantrum Again
People aren’t made of stone; it’s only natural to have feelings.
Shi Lan had spent so much time with the prisoners. They had sent people to save her every time she was in danger, and she refused to see them die as they were fated to in the book.
She stood quietly behind the medical team, her hopeful gaze fixed on the story’s heroine.
Bai Rao walked up to the food-delivery slot of Cell Block Two. It was the only place they could make physical contact with the prisoners.
"Young Master Mu, please come over. I will now perform Basic Healing on you."
In truth, Mu Tangfeng desperately wanted his spiritual power to recover. For that matter, so did everyone else in the prison.
However, he subconsciously recoiled at the thought of getting close to any other female.
His gaze was fixed on Shi Lan, who stood in the corner.
Since the heroine was here, Shi Lan was also keeping a close eye on the situation. When she felt his stare, she gave him an encouraging look.
Mu Tangfeng shifted into his human form and walked over. In his beast form, his head would have been the easiest part to touch at this distance, and he didn’t let anyone touch his head.
Bai Rao’s eyes flickered as she looked him up and down. ’He’s not bad-looking at all,’ she thought, surprised.
A dark glint flashed in her eyes, but she kept a sweet smile on her face. "Young Master Mu, in a moment, please try not to reject my spiritual power. Just try to ignore it."
"Now, give me your hand."
Basic Healing required simple physical contact. One of the reasons the men in the prison had always refused treatment was their mysophobia; it wasn’t just the spiritual power, but the physical touch of other females that made them uncomfortable.
Even before he got close, Mu Tangfeng’s entire body had already started to reject the idea. He clenched his jaw, chanting Shi Lan’s name in his mind as he forced himself to take heavy steps toward the opening. freёweɓnovel.com
He hesitated for a long moment before finally resting his hand on the food-delivery slot.
Nearby, Doctor Zheng and her team hadn’t started their work yet. She was worried something might go wrong with Bai Rao’s attempt and was watching the situation closely.
When she saw Mu Tangfeng actually cooperate and step forward, the faintest hint of a smile touched her lips. ’It seems the Bai Family name still carries some weight.’
But the very next moment, as soon as Bai Rao’s hand rested on the back of his, Mu Tangfeng lost control. He shoved her away, snarling with disgust, "Get lost."
Caught completely off guard, Bai Rao stumbled and fell. She stared at Mu Tangfeng in disbelief, a spark of anger igniting deep in her eyes.
’He was the first male to ever push her away.’
The other females immediately rushed to help her up. Shi Lan also took a few nervous steps forward, her gaze on Mu Tangfeng filled with disapproval.
He looked away, stung by her expression.
’He couldn’t do it. He really couldn’t bring himself to touch another female.’
Mu Tangfeng turned away and began to scrub furiously at the back of his hand with water, wiping it again and again until his long, fair fingers were bright red. Only then did the sickening feeling in his gut begin to subside.
He shifted back into his beast form, wrapped himself in a blanket, and huddled to the side. Still, his eyes couldn’t help but dart around, glancing at Shi Lan with a mixture of guilt and frustration.
Shi Lan thought of how he had scrubbed his hand raw, and she sighed internally.
’Jiang Yan was right. Mu Tangfeng really does keep women at a distance. He instinctively rejects even the simple touch required for Basic Healing.’
’Does this mean he’s really just doomed to die?’
Her heart was heavy with worry. After Bai Rao got back on her feet, Doctor Zheng turned to him, her expression urgent. "Young Master Mu, what was that for?"
This was the first time Doctor Zheng had ever encountered a situation like this. In her experience, weren’t all males polite and courteous to females? After all, they relied on females for their soothing.
Mu Tangfeng was already in a foul mood. Worse, the presence of so many females in the prison was starting to feel grating and unbearable. "Can’t you tell? Stay away from me. I don’t need treatment anymore."
He spoke with a vicious tone. Across from him, He Hanshi’s face was grim as he reminded him, "Mu Tangfeng, calm down. Remember why you wanted this treatment in the first place."
Mu Tangfeng instinctively glanced at Shi Lan, but he truly couldn’t overcome his mental block.
He turned his head away in silent protest. Shi Lan took a concerned step forward and encouraged him, "Could you try one more time?"
’She’s the heroine with healing powers, not just any other female,’ Shi Lan thought. ’Maybe if he feels the healing energy, he’ll gradually come to accept it.’
Mu Tangfeng was silent for a long moment. "Just give me some more time."
"Okay."
Shi Lan didn’t press him any further, which only made Doctor Zheng’s headache return.
Routine check-ups on Black Star were supposed to happen every six months, but the prisoners had refused every single time. In the beginning, a medical team had come to Black Star anyway. Doctor Zheng hadn’t been the one leading, but she’d heard it hadn’t gone well. Not a single person cooperated, not even Vice Admiral He.
After that, the medical teams stopped coming to Black Star.
Now, after almost two years, they had received the prison’s first-ever voluntary request for treatment. Everyone at the hospital thought hell had frozen over. It was a rare opportunity, so they hadn’t dared to delay, gathering a team and rushing to Black Star.
This time, when she saw that everyone was willing to undergo the chip scan, Doctor Zheng had privately thought things would go smoothly. She never expected that before the Basic Healing could even begin, Young Master Mu would become so uncooperative.
Her expression gradually turned serious. She stepped forward to defend Bai Rao. "Young Master Mu, I don’t care what your reasons are. That is no way to treat a female."
"Don’t forget, you’re the ones who need our treatment, not the other way around."
At her words, the anger that Mu Tangfeng had just managed to suppress flared up again. "Fine. I don’t need it."
"That’s enough, Mu Tangfeng! Stop throwing a tantrum like a child."
The heroine was right here; this was their chance. Worried he would genuinely anger Doctor Zheng’s team and make them miss this opportunity, Shi Lan cut him off. She took a deep breath and stepped forward apologetically. "I’m sorry, Doctor Zheng. Lord Mu has a rather innocent nature. He rarely interacts with females, so it’s hard for him to control his temper."
Mu Tangfeng’s lips tightened. He’d initially felt wronged and hurt by Shi Lan’s words, but now, seeing her apologize on his behalf, a twisted, stifling feeling filled his chest. ’She’s my female. I should be the one protecting her. How can I let her be the one cleaning up my messes?’
"Lanlan, you don’t have to apologize for me."
His angry voice softened. He gritted his teeth, looked at Bai Rao, who was standing behind Doctor Zheng, and muttered, "I’m sorry."
Seeing him swallow his pride and apologize for her sake pricked at Shi Lan’s heart. She took a half-step back, avoiding his gaze.
’I can’t help them.’
Bai Rao’s gaze flickered over Shi Lan’s face before landing thoughtfully on Mu Tangfeng. She forced her lips into a semblance of a smile, but her eyes held no warmth. "It’s fine."
Now that Mu Tangfeng had apologized, Doctor Zheng didn’t press the issue. Besides, she felt she’d been a bit too harsh herself. She’d known from the start that Young Master Mu had a bad temper, yet she’d still lost her patience.
Her gaze, however, shifted to Shi Lan, who was standing off to the side with her head lowered, lost in thought. A flicker of interest crossed Doctor Zheng’s eyes. ’This female is different. Maybe we could recruit her for the medical station.’
’But for now, treatment comes first.’
Doctor Zheng looked at Bai Rao, wondering if she should have someone else try.
They had brought over a dozen people this time. Treating patients on the verge of a High-Level collapse was draining on one’s spiritual power, often requiring doctors to work in rotation—and that was without even considering the possibility of spiritual power rejection.
Still, Bai Rao’s performance during training had been excellent. Doctor Zheng intended to take her on as a disciple, which was why she wanted to give her more hands-on opportunities.
As if reading Doctor Zheng’s mind, Bai Rao walked back to the food-delivery slot. "Young Master Mu, shall we continue, if you’re ready?"
Her light-brown eyes were soft, but a challenging fire burned deep within them. A slight smirk played on her lips. ’I love conquering males like him.’
Mu Tangfeng looked at Shi Lan again, but she avoided his gaze.
His heart sank. Daring not to cause any more trouble, he shifted back to his human form and walked over.
