Lin Xianyu didn’t answer her question.
Her silence made Su Youen anxious.
Seeing she wouldn’t respond, Youen probed again: “Are you from the Lin family?”
Lin Xianyu gave a slight nod.
In that moment, Su Youen felt doomed.
She had planned to avoid the main characters her entire life, yet she’d managed to encounter all of them in a single day.
Damn plot, terrible luck.
She sighed almost inaudibly – life had to go on.
Youen lowered her gaze, examining the severely injured Lin Xianyu once more. Seeing the numerous wounds covering her body, Youen’s brow furrowed tighter.
Silently, she untied the money pouch from her waist and handed it to Lin Xianyu without hesitation.
“Miss, judging by your condition, I assume you don’t wish to return to the Lin family right now. But one must keep living. If you die, you’ll lose all opportunities.”
“Only by staying alive do you have the chance to turn things around. So suicide is the most unwise choice.”
“Here, take this money. Find an inn to stay at for now, recover from your injuries, then go wherever you want.”
“If you don’t like the Lin family, then make the whole world your home. If you don’t like Suzhou, then never come back.”
That would be best – the farther she went, the better. That way, they’d never cross paths again, and she could live peacefully.
Lin Xianyu never expected this reaction. She had assumed that once these three learned she was from the Lin family, they would immediately notify them to take her back.
They might even get some reward money from the Lin family.
Judging by their plain clothing, they were probably from poor families.
If they could get reward money from the Lin family, they could live comfortably for some time.
But he didn’t.
He gave her money, showing her a path to survival.
He truly was a good person.
Supported by Youen, Lin Xianyu finally stood up.
She accepted the money, thanked Youen, and prepared to leave.
But after taking just one step, her body suddenly tilted uncontrollably, staggering several steps and nearly falling into the lake again.
Fortunately, Youen caught her perfectly and precisely.
Yes, that’s right – she had saved her again.
Youen herself was surprised at how quickly she had reacted.
Lin Xianya had been closer to Su Yan when she started to fall.
How had she moved so fast and smoothly to catch the female lead?
And in such a perfect hold.
Wasn’t this the kind of pose only seen in idol dramas?
Wasn’t this exclusive romance novel protagonist behavior?
Why was it happening to her?!
Youen was utterly speechless. She quickly released Lin Xianyu and was about to remind her to be careful.
But Lin Xianyu’s face flushed red as she lowered her head, fiddling with her clothes while somewhat urgently accusing: “Men and women should not touch when giving or receiving things. For you to be so intimate with me just now clearly shows you intended to take liberties with me.”
What an accusation.
And with such a pitiful expression – Youen suddenly felt like punching her.
She was completely exasperated. Any normal person would understand that saving someone wasn’t taking liberties!
A curse was about to escape her lips when she glanced at Su Yan beside her and managed to restrain her impulse to swear.
But she couldn’t restrain her sarcasm: “Just now, when I saw Miss Lin dancing gracefully before me, I thought you were inviting me to dance. That’s why I overstepped. Please don’t blame me.”
Lin Xianyu’s face flushed even redder. “I wasn’t! I just… I just lost my balance for a moment.”
She thought this fair-skinned, red-lipped young man must be insane. Any normal person wouldn’t have mistaken her stumbling as an invitation to dance.
Su Youen snorted contemptuously, glared coldly at her, and said, “Whether you lost your balance or were just being dramatic, consider yourself lucky this time. I can’t be bothered to argue with you. Big brother, second brother, let’s go home!”
With these words, she tried to pull Su Yang and Su Yan away from this troublesome situation.
Unexpectedly, the two brothers seemed rooted to the spot—no matter how hard she tugged, they wouldn’t budge.
Releasing their sleeves, she frowned and asked, “Are we leaving or not?”
Su Yang stepped forward, patted her shoulder gently, and began lecturing earnestly: “Since we’ve encountered her, it’s fate. Miss Lin is seriously injured—we can’t leave her here alone.”
Then Su Yan added, “She seems to have multiple wounds, and they’ve been contaminated by dirty water. They’re probably infected by now. Without treatment, she likely won’t survive even if she wants to.”
Youen was left speechless.
The Su brothers truly lived up to their reputation as the renowned philanthropists of Xingchuan Village.
They actually wanted to save such an ungrateful person.
Incredible.
Knowing that any protest would be useless and she couldn’t persuade them, she simply closed her mouth and stopped talking.
Su Yang spoke again, though this time his words weren’t directed at her, but at Lin Xianyu.
“Miss Lin, my younger brother knows some medicine and can treat your wounds. However, we didn’t bring a medical kit when we went out. If you’re willing, you can come home with us now, and he can properly treat you.”
But Lin Xianyu didn’t appreciate his kindness, instead retorting, “Are you insane? Whether I live or die is none of your business! Why do you care so much?”
Hearing this, Su Youen’s fists were already itching to strike.
Surprisingly, Su Yang wasn’t angered at all. He continued, “Please don’t be upset, miss. We only wish to help you. If you’re unwilling, we naturally won’t force you.”
After speaking, he cupped his hands in a salute and prepared to turn away.
Lin Xianyu attempted to walk in the opposite direction, but after just two steps, she fell flat on her back once more.
This time, no one caught her. She fell miserably—a truly pitiful sight.
Hearing the noise, Su Yang felt compassion and wanted to help her up, but Youen quickly stopped him.
For someone as rude and ungrateful as Lin Xianyu, she could only think “serves you right.”
Only then did Lin Xianyu realize that her battered body couldn’t possibly carry her to a medical clinic.
It seemed that only with these three people’s help could she survive.
Having just insulted them, now she had to beg—Lin Xianyu felt deeply awkward.
In a low voice, she pleaded toward the three Su siblings, “Save me.”
Su Youen turned back, crossed her arms, and looked at her. “When my brothers wanted to save you earlier, you called them insane. Now you’re begging? But if you’re going to beg, you should at least have the proper attitude, don’t you think?”
Lin Xianyu gritted her teeth, her voice trembling slightly, unsure whether from physical pain or anger at Youen’s words.
“Please… save me.”
Hearing this, Youen felt immensely pleased. Knowing Su Yang would never stand by and watch Lin Xianyu die here, she didn’t press Lin Xianyu further.
After making her beg, Youen went over and helped her up, supporting her all the way back to the Su residence.