The Female Lead is Quite Unusual - Episode 42

Lin Wan drifted into a heavy sleep, her eyelids feeling as if they were glued shut, unable to open no matter how hard she tried.

Her illness was not as mild as she had imagined.

For days, she had been constantly worried that Bai Yin would come to harm, while also studying photography and running around in the biting winter wind. Her nerves had been stretched taut, and now, with the sudden onset of illness, she fell into a feverish slumber.

In her dazed state, it seemed Dr. Wang had visited and prescribed her more medicine.

Someone fed her the medicine, and then the surroundings fell silent once again.

Lin Wan felt herself growing hotter and hotter.

It was as if she were bound and unable to breathe, trapped in a blazing furnace. Unable to bear it, she tossed and turned under the covers, breaking out in a sweat.

Someone grabbed her restless hand and called out “Lin Wan” in a hoarse voice. That person’s palm was cool, their skin smooth, and she instinctively pressed closer, whimpering pitifully, “I’m so hot! Can you help me?”

The person stiffened and didn’t move.

After a moment, they spoke through gritted teeth, “Serves you right for being so clever!”

Lin Wan didn’t care what they said.

She took advantage of the situation, clinging to them and snuggling closer, murmuring softly, “I’ll just lean against you for a bit. I’m really so hot.”

But that person was despicable. Just as Lin Wan was rubbing against their hand, they heartlessly pushed her away. By the time Lin Wan tried to lean in again, the person had vanished.

Lin Wan felt utterly wronged.

She didn’t even know why she felt so aggrieved. She just wanted to hide away.

So, she wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, cocooning herself like a silkworm, only to feel unbearably hot again and struggle to break free. But her mind was hazy, and she had no strength. After flailing about for a while without success, she felt more miserable than ever and couldn’t hold back her tears, letting them fall in a daze.

In her stupor, she heard a soft laugh.

That wretched person had returned.

Lin Wan closed her eyes, silently crying, unwilling to acknowledge them.

But that annoying person was persistent. They leaned in, tugging at the blanket wrapped around Lin Wan, pulling her out from under the covers.

Lin Wan turned away, not wanting to engage, but her body was weak and limp, devoid of strength. In the end, the person grabbed her hand.

“So delicate.”

She heard that person chuckle lightly again. Though their words were teasing, they gently wiped Lin Wan’s cheeks with a towel.

Lin Wan felt indignant. In her mind, there was someone far more delicate than her, but her fever-addled brain couldn’t recall who it was. As the towel soothed her cheeks, the scorching, burning sensation gradually faded. Lin Wan hummed contentedly, no longer wanting to argue.

“Wipe a little lower,” she mumbled, her drowsiness deepening. She held onto one of the person’s hands, remembering how they had abandoned her earlier, and whispered a threat, “If you run away again, I’ll bite you.”

“I won’t run away. I just went to fetch water for you. Rest assured and sleep.”

The person explained softly, finally saying something comforting. But then, with a hint of laughter, they added, “Of course, if WanWan wants to bite me, I’d welcome it.”

As if struck by a thought, they added in a husky voice, “You can bite me anywhere you like.”

Lin Wan frowned, instinctively sensing something off about that person’s words. It felt like they were teasing her, and hearing it made her face grow even hotter, leaving her feeling thoroughly awkward.

But she was so sleepy!

And it seemed that person had no intention of helping her wipe her body.

Well, if they wouldn’t, then so be it.

Drowsily, Lin Wan thought to herself that she had always been polite. Even though this person was annoying, they had at least wiped her face.

So, Lin Wan still managed a polite “Thank you! When I get better, I’ll treat you to some candy.”

“But I don’t want candy. Be good, Wanwan, take your medicine, alright?” That person steadied her shoulder.

Before she could refuse, the bitter medicine was already pushed into her mouth.

After swallowing the medicine, even though they gave her water to drink, Lin Wan still felt nauseous. She gritted her teeth, feeling wronged again, thinking how detestable this person was. Unable to hold back, she grabbed their hand and lightly bit it with her front teeth.

“I bit you.”

She struggled to open her eyes, wanting to glare fiercely at them, but her eyelids refused to cooperate. Resigned, she tried to sound threatening, “Stop bothering me, okay? Be good, or I’ll bite you again!”

“Wanwan is so fierce!”

“I’m really scared.”

Though they claimed to be scared, their voice was clearly laced with amusement. “Then get better soon so you can bite me.”

Lin Wan didn’t respond any further.

As the medicine took effect, she fell completely asleep.

Not long after, the sound of rapid page-turning echoed beside Lin Wan, clearly indicating the person’s restless state.

A little later, a book fell to the ground.

“Am I nervous?” The person’s voice carried a note of disbelief.

Lin Wan turned over: she felt her body heating up again and kicked off the covers once more.

“Anyway, it’s bound to happen sooner or later.”

When the voice spoke again, it seemed to have reached a resolution.

A trembling hand brushed against Lin Wan’s collar, followed by a chill on her neck.

“Lin Wan, I hope next time in a situation like this, you’ll be awake.”

The voice was tense, as if forcibly suppressing something. Even in her unconscious state, Lin Wan felt a shiver run down her spine and instinctively curled up.

Later, Lin Wan felt incredibly refreshed all over. Someone was gently wiping her body, washing away the stickiness from sweating, and she slept deeply and peacefully.

That person took meticulous care of her, as if reading her mind—wiping her body, feeding her sips of water to moisten her parched lips, drawing the curtains to block out the sunlight.

By the time Lin Wan opened her eyes again, she had fully regained her senses. The room was dim, and for a moment, she couldn’t tell what time it was.

Bai Yin was sitting by her bed, looking at her phone, lips pressed together as she typed. Something must have happened. Bai Yin, who was usually neat and tidy, now had disheveled clothes and hair.

Seeing Lin Wan awake, Bai Yin turned off her phone screen and skillfully used a forehead thermometer to check Lin Wan’s temperature.

“Your fever’s finally gone,” Bai Yin said with obvious relief.

“Do you want to sleep a bit more?” Bai Yin asked softly, using a towel to wipe Lin Wan’s cheeks.

“No,” Lin Wan replied, her body still weak from the illness. She glanced at Bai Yin and asked quietly, “How long was I asleep?”

“It’s past three in the afternoon.” Bai Yin drew open the curtains, and the bright sunlight outside instantly flooded into the room.

Lin Wan had thought she had only slept for a short while, never expecting to have slept until this hour. For a moment, she froze in place.

“Have something to eat first.”

Bai Yin spoke softly, wiping Lin Wan’s face before making a phone call.

Not long after, Sister Zhang appeared at the door with a pot of freshly cooked porridge, clearly having kept the food warm for Lin Wan all along.

After delivering the meal, Sister Zhang left the room.

Lin Wan intended to eat on her own, but Bai Yin, sitting beside her, reached out and gently stopped her.

“Let me feed you.”

Bai Yin picked up a pillow and propped it behind Lin Wan, then gathered her loose hair into a ponytail with a hair tie. Only then did she scoop up a spoonful of porridge and bring it to Lin Wan’s lips.

Bai Yin’s gaze was intensely focused on her, her flawless, beautiful face so close it was almost within reach.

Being cared for so meticulously by Bai Yin, Lin Wan didn’t know what was happening to her. Her heartbeat quickened once again, and she suddenly found it hard to meet Bai Yin’s eyes, lowering her gaze instead.

It was then that she realized her clothes had been changed into a style Bai Yin often wore. Clearly, they were Bai Yin’s own clothes.

Lin Wan’s eyes widened.

Just as she was about to speak, another spoonful of porridge was brought to her lips.

“I changed your clothes for you.”

“You were delirious from the high fever and wouldn’t let anyone else near you. You bit anyone who tried to touch you.”

Bai Yin seemed to know exactly what Lin Wan wanted to ask and spoke softly.

“You,” Bai Yin paused, as if struggling to find the right words, then continued after a moment, “When I came to take care of you, you clung to me, rubbing against me constantly, but at least you didn’t bite me, so I ended up being the one to look after you.”

As she spoke, Bai Yin lifted her gaze and gave Lin Wan a gentle look. “Wanwan, you must take better care of your health from now on and try to avoid getting sick.”

There was no hint of blame in Bai Yin’s words.

Yet Lin Wan was so mortified she wished she could disappear. She hung her head, her ears burning with embarrassment.

She couldn’t recall the exact details of what happened after she fell ill, but she did have a vague impression. She seemed to have bitten someone and had indeed clung to someone, rubbing against them.

How could she have been so absurd?

Although she found Bai Yin fragrant and soft, during all the time they had shared a bed, she had always been perfectly proper. Who would have thought that falling ill would reveal her true nature like this?

Bai Yin was kind and considerate, but Lin Wan couldn’t forgive herself for behaving so shamelessly. At that moment, all she wanted was to move to another planet.

To make matters worse, Bai Yin seemed to sense her embarrassment and continued, “I didn’t mean anything by it. I’m actually happy that Wanwan relies on me and that I can take care of her. It’s just seeing Wanwan suffer so much when she’s sick makes me feel awful inside.”

“I understand. I won’t let it happen again.”

Lin Wan kept her head down, mechanically swallowing the porridge that tasted like sawdust, on the verge of tears from shame.

She had only wanted to feign illness to keep Bai Yin by her side. How could she have imagined it would end up causing Bai Yin so much trouble and effort?

Never again would she pretend to be sick!

Bai Yin was incredibly attentive, blowing on each spoonful of porridge before feeding it to Lin Wan and frequently touching Lin Wan’s cheek to check if she still had a fever.

The more considerate Bai Yin was, the more ashamed Lin Wan felt.

She forced down the tasteless porridge, trying hard to shift her focus elsewhere.

It was already afternoon. Li Pei’s plan must have failed by now, right? She had already prepared the words she would use to confront Wang Jiang and couldn’t resist picking up her phone.

Then, unexpectedly, there were no missed calls on her phone.

What was going on?

Lin Wan was utterly bewildered.

Just then, a sound came from the room. It was Bai Yin turning on the TV. Noticing Lin Wan’s gaze, Bai Yin spoke gently, “The doctor said you shouldn’t get cold or be exposed to the wind for now. Why don’t you watch some TV to pass the time?”

At that moment, Lin Wan was filled with guilt toward Bai Yin, so she naturally agreed.

She hadn’t been in the mood to watch TV, but the news report instantly caught her attention.

“The Bai Group appears to be in a severe financial crisis, with multiple projects halted and several recent incidents of workers demanding unpaid wages.”

On the screen, Bai Jian’s villa was surrounded by reporters lying in wait, while the Bai family’s gates remained tightly shut.

Could it be that the sudden exposure of the news had left Bai Jian and Li Pei too preoccupied to carry out their plan to harm Bai Yin?

Lin Wan blinked, feeling that the timing of the news was just too coincidental.

She couldn’t help but glance at Bai Yin. Having spent all her time with Bai Yin lately, Lin Wan had grown so close to her that she sometimes forgot Bai Yin was her mission target.

That glance revealed something unusual. Bai Yin’s luck value had somehow changed to “70%”!

Lin Wan’s eyes widened in astonishment, yet she found it strangely understandable: with such high luck, it made sense that Bai Yin could escape danger and turn misfortune into blessing. Right?

Distractedly, she continued listening to the news, and soon another report came on.

The sick daughter of a truck driver had suddenly received donations from a social fund, giving her the chance for surgery. The main contributor to this fund was a pharmaceutical company under Bai Yin’s name.

Overwhelmed with gratitude, the truck driver had knelt overnight in front of the entrance of Bai Yin’s pharmaceutical company.

Netizens praised the driver for his gratitude, saying the foundation had not helped the wrong person.

But Lin Wan’s eyes widened once again.

She finally understood the incredible luck of someone favored by fate.

If she wasn’t mistaken, this truck driver was likely the one hired by Li Pei and the others to kill Bai Yin.

Probably, the driver’s conscience had stirred, leading him to repent, which was why he knelt in front of Bai Yin’s company.

Regardless, it seemed Bai Yin had completely escaped this disaster.

Lin Wan breathed a sigh of relief and couldn’t help but look at Bai Yin, smiling as she said, “Yin Yin, this news is about your company…”

“This company is truly remarkable not only has it developed many drugs that benefit humanity, but it also pays taxes diligently and engages in charitable acts,” Lin Wan continued, laying on the praise appropriately. “That driver must be incredibly grateful that you saved his daughter.”

“Yin Yin is such a wonderful person, so it’s no surprise the company you lead is so outstanding.”

Perhaps it was Bai Yin’s kindness and integrity that had allowed the pharmaceutical company to thrive, as corporate culture is deeply influenced by its leadership.

“He saved himself.”

Yet Bai Yin remained as humble as ever, seemingly unwilling to take any credit.

“Anyway, in my eyes, leading a company that benefits humanity like this makes you incredibly charming, Yin Yin!”

Feeling guilty for having troubled Bai Yin earlier, Lin Wan poured out all kinds of compliments to make up for it.

Charming?

Bai Yin glanced at Lin Wan, pressed her lips together, and said nothing more…

She wasn’t actually wrong. It was the driver who saved himself.

The driver never intended to harm her. He had pretended to agree to Li Pei’s plan, originally planning to fake a failed car crash, stage his own death by plunging off a cliff, and use the compensation from Li Pei to save his daughter.

For this, the driver had surveyed that stretch of road over and over again.

It was only after repeated investigations that Bai Yin discovered the driver’s true intentions.

This surprised her.

She had already given up on human nature.

But after Lin Wan came into her life, it was like a crack of light breaking through her closed-off world. Guided by Lin Wan, she suddenly began to notice glimmers of brightness in many people.

Though these glimmers were faint, they were enough to make her feel less disgusted with the world.

The myriad facets of human nature. It was just that her luck had been particularly bad.

Among parents, there were those like Li Ruyue and Bai Jian, who treated their children as tools, but there were also those like the driver, willing to sacrifice their lives for their children.

Her luck was poor, but Bai Yin refused to believe in fate. She never allowed herself to be manipulated and always seized control of her own destiny.

Because she knew the truth, Bai Yin decided to save the driver’s daughter once.

But…

Bai Yin’s gaze deepened as her eyes fell on Lin Wan’s face once more.

So, Lin Wan found such a person charming?

What a naive, sheltered girl, to be impressed by such a small display of ability…

Bai Yin pursed her lips slightly and couldn’t help lifting her chin a little higher: If Lin Wan knew that most of the company’s best-selling drugs were developed by her, wouldn’t she be utterly awestruck?

Imagining Lin Wan looking at her with starry-eyed admiration, Bai Yin unconsciously straightened her back even more.