Urban Villain: The Game of Wealth and Women

{Chapter: 18 Yan Ruyue asks for help! Help me, please, save it!}

Before, she had introduced flowers to Lin Yuan, thinking it could help foster a deeper connection between them.

Sadly, Lin Yuan had never shown much interest in her passion for flowers.

This was one of the reasons she had been resolute in wanting to end their engagement.

She hadn't expected Lin Yuan to suddenly speak about iris plants with such confidence.

Could it be that his medical skills are truly that extraordinary?

Medical skills, yes, medical skills!

A thought suddenly crossed Yan Ruyue's mind: if Lin Yuan's medical expertise could heal people, could it also save plants?

After all, he had used his skills to cure her mother, so surely, he could apply them to ailing flowers as well.

With this realization, Yan Ruyue's gaze shifted, now filled with hope and a newfound enthusiasm.

The difference in her expression was striking, almost as if it had flipped from winter to spring.

"May I ask you something?" Yan Ruyue's voice was tinged with nervousness as she spoke.

"Of course," Lin Yuan responded calmly.

"You seem to know so much about medicinal plants, such as the iris. Do you think you could cure them?" Yan Ruyue asked, her tone betraying a hint of anticipation.

She feared hearing him say no, but the moment she heard his response, her heart leaped with joy.

"Yes, I can help plants with medicinal properties," Lin Yuan confirmed.

Yan Ruyue felt as if a weight had been lifted from her chest, her excitement bubbling up within her.

Her love for flowers was immense, and they held a deeply personal significance in her life—second only to her mother. The thought that Lin Yuan could help restore them filled her with delight.

But just as quickly, Lin Yuan's words tempered her joy.

"Just because it can be cured doesn't mean it will be. It depends on the situation," he explained, a note of caution in his voice.

Yan Ruyue took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.

Quickly, she asked, "Can this iris be saved?"

Lin Yuan nodded.

"Yes, it can. All it needs is to be moved away from the wind bellflower nearby. With the right amount of water and care, it should be revived within two days."

"Really?" Yan Ruyue asked, her voice a blend of disbelief and excitement.

She trusted Lin Yuan implicitly after the miraculous recovery of her mother, and seeing how confident he sounded only increased her faith in his words.

"Please, follow me!"

Without waiting for his response, Yan Ruyue grabbed Lin Yuan's hand and eagerly led him deeper into the garden.

After walking for a few dozen meters, they arrived at a tree. The trunk barely reached the height of a person, but its branches were thick with leaves, albeit sickly and yellowed.

As soon as they stopped, Yan Ruyue shifted back to her usual composed self, though her words were rushed with urgency.

"This tree, Losu, has been turning yellow gradually over the past two years. No matter the season, it has been steadily losing its vitality. I don't know what's happening… Please, help me!"

She had been unable to figure out why the tree was deteriorating, despite her efforts with water and fertilizer. Losu was incredibly important to her, more so than anything else apart from her mother, Song Xuan.

"Miss Yan, please slow down. Can you let go of my hand?" Lin Yuan said, his voice calm and indifferent.

At that moment, Yan Ruyue realized she was still holding Lin Yuan's hand tightly, and a flush of embarrassment colored her cheeks. This was the first time she had ever held a man's hand, and she hadn't expected to hold it for so long.

In her anxiousness, she had unintentionally squeezed Lin Yuan's hand, leaving a faint red mark.

Flustered, she immediately apologized, "Sorry, I got too carried away."

"It's fine," Lin Yuan said, unconcerned.

The redness on his hand was hardly noticeable, and he appreciated her apology nonetheless.

"Lin Yuan, your medical skills are extraordinary. Please, take a look and tell me if you can save it. If you can, I'll do whatever I can to repay you," Yan Ruyue said earnestly, her eyes full of hope.

She feared hearing him say no, but the thought of him being able to help filled her with anticipation.

Lin Yuan walked around the Losu tree, inspecting it closely.

"This is Taxus Chinensis, also known as Chinese yew or red bean yew, because it produces small red fruits resembling beans. Its extract, paclitaxel, is known for its anti-cancer properties, so it's often referred to as 'biological gold.' Yew is also used to treat various ailments such as tumors, cancer, leukemia, and diabetes," he explained as he examined the tree.

"That's right! It's the Taxus Chinensis!" Yan Ruyue exclaimed, her voice tinged with excitement. "It was planted by my father when he was sick!"

"Can you cure it?" she asked, her voice now full of urgency.

Lin Yuan paused, as if considering the situation carefully.

The sight of his pensive expression caused Yan Ruyue's heart to drop.

"Is it incurable?" she asked, dread creeping into her voice.

"No, it can be saved. It's not difficult," Lin Yuan said, a small, knowing smile tugging at his lips.

This statement brought a flood of relief to Yan Ruyue. She had believed in him all along, but now her hope had been fully reignited.

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