Healing S-Class Beasts Made Me the Empire's Treasure

Yu Lan didn’t pay much mind to the questions in the video’s comment section about why she hadn’t appeared on Garbage Star.

Queen Belina had ordered her not to take a single step off Central Star. The most she could do was go to the Science Research Institute to continue her research on upgrading the Hope Potion.

Louisa wanted to build momentum, and Queen Belina was willing to play along. What else could she say?

In any case, public opinion was no longer completely one-sided. Some people were questioning her, but others were defending Yu Lan in the comments.

It moved her deeply to see it.

So, Yu Lan just gave it a quick glance before putting her phone down, not letting the matter weigh on her mind any longer.

"I hope Huo Zhanting and the others can uncover the truth soon."

Yu Lan forcibly suppressed the unease in her heart.

But the images she had just seen replayed in her mind.

’The people on Garbage Star were lining up, waiting patiently in front of the pots of boiling herbs. But why were their smiles tinged with such sorrow?’

Yu Lan couldn’t figure it out.

In the blink of an eye, the next day arrived.

Yu Lan felt her body had mostly recovered. Despite Shen Zueran and the others constantly trying to persuade her to stay in the hospital for a few more days, she refused.

She stubbornly insisted on returning to work at the Science Research Institute.

This time, however, she wasn’t continuing the development of the Hope Potion. Instead, she had changed direction, turning her focus to research related to resolving the epidemic.

"You’re still worried."

Shen Zueran’s gaze swept over the medicinal herbs in Yu Lan’s hands, and he quickly understood what she was thinking.

"Mhm."

Yu Lan nodded, her lovely brows furrowing slightly. A hint of worry crossed the beautiful young female’s face.

"For some reason, I just can’t shake this feeling of unease."

"In any case, as long as we can develop it, even if we don’t need it this time, we can archive the relevant data. It’ll be just as useful next time."

Then, as if a new thought occurred to her, Yu Lan added another sentence.

"Of course, I hope there never is a next time."

An entire planet-wide infection.

Even without any photos being released, just looking at the data that trickled out was horrifying.

Understanding why Yu Lan had returned to the Science Research Institute despite not being fully recovered, Shen Zueran let out a soft sigh.

At that moment, the mature, handsome man couldn’t bring himself to say another word to stop her.

The beautiful young female was so kind and gentle; how could he act as if nothing was wrong and remain indifferent?

As he watched Yu Lan, her head bowed in concentration over the reagent in her hand, revealing a stretch of her soft, fair neck, the calm and restrained Scientific Research Institute Director’s Adam’s apple bobbed.

"I have some data from previous epidemics in my office. It might be of some use as a reference. I’ll go get it for you."

"Really?"

Yu Lan’s eyes instantly lit up.

Having reference data from past epidemics meant they could avoid some unnecessary detours.

How could Yu Lan not be delighted? 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Her eyes sparkling, she looked at Shen Zueran with a charming tone:

"Thank you, Director."

"You’re so kind."

"Mhm."

Shen Zueran replied, his voice hoarse.

He turned, walked out of the laboratory, and headed straight for his office.

Little did he know...

...that the moment he stepped out of the laboratory.

Yu Lan’s phone, tucked in the pocket of her white lab coat, suddenly started chiming. DING! DING! DING!

A female system voice announced:

"Dear Dr. Yu Lan, you have received a new physical examination request for today at 2:00 PM. Examinee: Jun Lin Yuan. Please arrive on time and do not be late."

???

Yu Lan froze completely.

The hand holding the reagent trembled.

’If I’m not mistaken, the military tournament is over, isn’t it?’

’What on earth is going on?’

Yu Lan quickly took out her phone to check.

After tapping the top of the screen a few times, it finally responded.

The military tournament had ended so abruptly, followed by one chaotic event after another. In the confusion, she had forgotten to disable the mini-program she had specially added for scheduling physical exams by time slot when she was the Empire’s military doctor for the tournament.

That was why someone was still able to make an appointment with her.

This should have been a simple matter to resolve.

All Yu Lan had to do was call the person who made the appointment, explain the situation, and they would surely understand.

But...

...when Yu Lan saw the applicant’s name in the request—Jun Lin Yuan.

Her hand, just about to dial the number, froze.

Of course, she hadn’t forgotten the Crimson Flame Giant Tiger that had leaped toward her through a hail of bullets, shielding her from a laser blast.

She didn’t understand why Jun Lin Yuan had done it back then. The man had always seemed to despise her.

And yet, in the end...

Yu Lan bit her lip tightly. Regardless, it was a fact that Jun Lin Yuan had saved her life. If it hadn’t been for the constant stream of events that followed, she would have gone to thank him in person long ago.

And at the same time, she would have told Jun Lin Yuan about her determination to annul their engagement.

’Jun Lin Yuan would probably be thrilled to hear that,’ Yu Lan thought to herself.

Little did she know that for the past few days, Jun Lin Yuan had tried every method imaginable to get near her, but all his attempts had been intercepted by Huo Zhanting and the other three.

Faced with this new rival about to enter the scene, the four men, who usually couldn’t stand the sight of each other, had formed a rare, united front.

They knew better than anyone how kind and gentle Yu Lan was. Not to mention, Jun Lin Yuan had saved her life. If that damn man tried to use this debt of gratitude to join their ranks, Yu Lan might not refuse him.

Therefore, the physical exam request Yu Lan was now looking at was the last resort Jun Lin Yuan had come up with after exhausting all other options.

「Meanwhile」

「On the other side」

After submitting the request, Jun Lin Yuan couldn’t tear his molten-gold eyes away from his phone screen.

He stared intently at the screen, waiting for Yu Lan to approve his request.

’Approve it, approve it, approve it.’

’Please, just approve it.’

When had the arrogant, heaven-blessed child ever had a day like this?

He was nervous and anxious, and he could hear his own heart pounding, THUMP, THUMP, THUMP.

A system notification chimed—DING!

Jun Lin Yuan’s eyes were glued to the physical examination request he had just submitted.

A seal, formed by a circle of roses, was stamped on the application. In the very center was a single, delightful word.

Approved!

AHHHHHHH!!!!

’She approved it.’

’She approved it.’

HAHAHAHA.

’Yu Lan agreed to meet with me.’

Jun Lin Yuan shot up from his seat and, unable to suppress his excitement, jumped on the spot a few times.

He was so happy.

He was absolutely ecstatic.

’So what if Huo Zhanting and the others have plotted and schemed? They never saw this coming. I still managed to get a meeting with Yu Lan.’

’Hmph.’

In fact, the more those guys targeted him, the more confidence it gave Jun Lin Yuan.

The confidence that he could successfully win over Yu Lan and secure his place.

Jun Lin Yuan pressed a hand to his chest and took a deep breath, forcibly reining in his excitement.

’I’m going to see Yu Lan.’

’I have to be on my best behavior. I absolutely have to be on my best behavior.’

Right now. Immediately. At once.

Jun Lin Yuan spun around and dashed off toward the most popular men’s formalwear shop on Central Star.