Looking at Lin Yuan's calm and composed demeanor, he didn't seem to be lying or faking it.

Lin Wanrou's doubts indeed dissipated by most.

Upon careful consideration, this is indeed the only reasonable explanation at present.

He works as a nursing assistant at the hospital, spending all his time in the ward.

It's not unreasonable to encounter a kind-hearted traditional Chinese medicine doctor who appreciates one's abilities and allows one to learn some medical skills in their spare time.

Suppressing her last remaining doubts, Lin Wanrou's expression softened slightly.

She looked at Lin Yuan, her tone sincere.

"Thank you for what happened at the clinic today."

If Lin Yuan hadn't stepped in in time, this matter would definitely not have ended so easily.

The reputation of my father's clinic, which he has run for over a decade, could be completely ruined.

Lin Yuan grinned upon hearing this, his attitude relaxed and natural.

"Haha, it's no big deal."

"I'm part of the family too. My parents treat me so well. When something happens in the family, isn't it only right that I step forward?"

Hearing this, Lin Wanrou nodded gently.

A subtle warmth inexplicably swept through my heart.

Lin Yuan has become more and more reliable lately.

He is now composed, calm, and responsible, a complete change from his former self.

A gentle evening breeze caressed the river's surface, carrying a slight chill.

The two stood side by side on the riverside path, the atmosphere unusually quiet.

Lin Wanrou wanted to ask him again about his recent changes.

Just then, a hurried shout suddenly came from not far away.

"Someone has fallen into the water! Help!"

The sound suddenly rang out, instantly shattering the lively atmosphere along the riverbank.

The pedestrians strolling along the path instantly became agitated, crowding towards the railings by the river.

Lin Yuan and Lin Wanrou subconsciously turned their heads to look.

Sure enough, a woman was splashing around in the river not far away.

Water splashed everywhere, and the movements were very exaggerated, making it look extremely chaotic.

The location was only a dozen meters away from the two of them.

In the blink of an eye, Lin Wanrou had no time to think.

The instinct to save lives instantly took over my mind.

She took a step and was about to rush to the railing to jump into the water to save the person.

The next instant, my wrist was suddenly pulled firmly by a force.

Lin Yuan reached out and grabbed her, preventing her from taking another step forward.

Why are you pulling me?

Lin Wanrou paused, turning back to look at him with a puzzled expression.

He looked anxious, his only thought was to save people.

Lin Yuan looked at her helplessly and asked softly.

"Wanrou, what are you planning to do?"

"Help!"

Lin Wanrou said urgently, "The person has been struggling in the water for ages! If we don't save them soon, something terrible will happen!"

People around had already taken out their phones, ready to call the police at any moment.

Lin Wanrou believes this was a sudden accidental drowning.

But Lin Yuan's eyes remained calm as he carefully scanned the woman's movements on the river.

He gently shook his head and released Lin Wanrou's wrist.

"Don't be impulsive, Sister Wanrou."

"She didn't fall into the water; she was swimming."

"swim?"

Lin Wanrou was stunned on the spot, her face full of disbelief.

She gazed intently at the river once more.

The woman flailed wildly, her body bobbing up and down.

It didn't look like normal swimming at all; it looked more like someone struggling to drown.

Anyone seeing this would immediately think they're in danger.

Seeing her disbelief, Lin Yuan pointed to the shore.

"Take a closer look."

Lin Wanrou turned her head subconsciously.

In just a few seconds, the riverbank was already crowded with passersby.

Dozens of people crowded around the railing, forming a dense, large group.

But no one panicked, called for help, or prepared to go into the water.

Everyone stood firmly in place, all holding up their phones.

The cameras were all pointed at the woman on the river, quietly filming the video.

The scene looked spectacular, but there was no tense atmosphere of rescuing people.

Now, Lin Wanrou realized that something was wrong.

She frowned slightly, lost in thought.

Lin Yuan slowly began to explain.

"Look at everyone's posture, it doesn't look like an accidental fall into the water at all!"

"I think it's highly likely that an online celebrity went to the river to do a live stream and film swimming tutorial videos."

Lin Wanrou looked at the rows of passersby on the shore who were taking pictures with their phones.

Could it really be as Lin Yuan said?

Lin Wanrou stared at the river for several seconds, still somewhat skeptical.

The woman's struggle in the water was so realistic; her frantic thrashing didn't look staged at all.

Dozens of people on the riverbank held up their phones and filmed the entire incident silently, without a single person offering to help.

This bizarre scene was undeniably unfolding before our eyes.

She became increasingly unsure and hesitated for a moment.

"Is it really a video being filmed?"

Lin Wanrou muttered to herself, her eyes still fixed on the woman who had fallen into the water.

"Definitely."

Lin Yuan's tone was firm, giving her no chance to overthink it.

He reached out, gently grabbed her arm, and pulled her around to leave.

"Nowadays, internet celebrities will do anything to get attention and clicks in order to gain traffic."

"There's no need for us to get involved. If we get caught on camera, we'll just cause a lot of trouble for no reason."

Without saying a word, Lin Yuan pulled Lin Wanrou away from the riverside railing.

They gradually moved away from the noisy crowd of onlookers.

As he watched the riverbank gradually fall behind him, the composure in Lin Yuan's eyes faded, leaving his heart cold and clear.

Only he knows.

That woman wasn't posing for a live stream at all.

It was a genuine accidental fall into the water, and he was about to give up.

But he would never go into the water.

First, he can't swim.

These outdoor river channels have complex currents and turbulent undercurrents.

Jumping in rashly will not only fail to save others, but will also cost you your own life.

The second, and most crucial, point is...

He will never again be that kind of thankless, pushover.

The ending of his previous life is still etched into his bones, unforgettable.

He was kind-hearted and, seeing injustice, kindly helped an elderly woman who had fallen on the roadside.

As a result, they were bitten in return and extorted in every way.

He argued his case forcefully, but in the midst of the argument and scuffle, he lost focus and didn't notice the oncoming vehicles.

He was eventually hit and killed on the spot by a speeding car.

A lifetime of kindness resulted in the destruction of his family and his violent death in the streets.

Having been given a second chance at life, Lin Yuan had already made a vow.

A soft heart leads to a life of poverty, while kindness can ruin one's entire life.

From now on, he will only protect himself and his family.

The life, death, fortune, and misfortune of outsiders are none of his concern.

Moreover, there's this group of onlookers in front of us.

Dozens of adults, all with able hands and feet, each holding a mobile phone.

They clearly saw someone drowning, but no one called for help or went into the water.

Everyone just wants to film dangerous moments, gain traffic, and coldly watch a life be lost.

Since everyone else is indifferent and standing by, why should he risk his life to save people?

Why should he be that silly, pushover?

It's not worth it, and there's no need for it.

Lin Yuan suppressed the turmoil in his heart, his face regained its composure, and his steps became steady.

Lin Wanrou, standing to the side, kept turning back, feeling uneasy.

"But... I think she's really dangerous."

"What if I really drown?"

Lin Yuan spoke calmly, his tone indifferent.

"Don't worry, with so many people watching, someone will take care of things if anything happens."

"We ordinary people just need to take care of ourselves."

Lin Wanrou opened her mouth, as if to say something, but in the end she swallowed it back.

She felt that Lin Yuan was unusually calm today.

If it were an ordinary person, seeing someone in danger would move them to some extent and make them anxious.

But Lin Yuan remained clear-headed, restrained, and even somewhat indifferent throughout.

This extraordinary calmness added an inexplicable sense of unfamiliarity to her heart.

The evening breeze brushed past my ears, carrying away the noise from the riverbank.

No one knows how short those few minutes had passed.

Lin Yuan suppressed his goodwill and upheld his bottom line of never being soft-hearted in this second life.

Good and evil are determined by Heaven, and from then on he lived only for his family.

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