From cannon fodder villain to beloved heroine

Dr. Chen's clinic was packed with patients, the air thick with the smell of medicine, mixed with the patients' painful groans, creating a suffocating atmosphere.

As soon as Yan Ruyu stepped into the clinic, a wave of heat carrying the smell of medicine hit her in the face, almost making her stumble.

She saw that Dr. Chen was so busy that he was constantly on the go, with fine beads of sweat on his forehead and his sleeves stained with medicine.

“Dr. Chen…” Yan Ruyu began, her voice slightly hoarse.

Dr. Chen looked up at the sound and saw Yan Ruyu. He was taken aback for a moment, then a complicated expression appeared on his face.

He hurriedly settled the patients he was attending to before approaching Yan Ruyu, looking exhausted. "Miss Yan, what brings you here?"

Yan Ruyu got straight to the point, explaining her purpose: she hoped that Dr. Chen could come forward and clarify the rumors.

After listening, Dr. Chen frowned, his face showing difficulty. He rubbed his hands together and sighed, "Miss Yan, of course I believe you, but these rumors outside... Alas, you know, rumors can spread like wildfire! I'm barely able to protect myself now..."

Upon hearing this, Yan Ruyu immediately became anxious. "Dr. Chen, you are a renowned doctor in the city. Everyone will listen to you! If you refuse to help, these rumors will only spread more and more, and then..."

“Miss Yan, calm down!” Doctor Chen interrupted her, his tone becoming serious. “How could I not want to help? But the city is in a state of panic right now, and the slightest mistake could cause even greater panic! I also have to consider the reputation of the clinic!”

The other patients in the clinic cast curious glances at her, and whispers rose and fell like a swarm of buzzing flies, making Yan Ruyu feel annoyed.

She took a deep breath, trying to suppress her anger, but her tone still carried a hint of dissatisfaction, "Dr. Chen, you are... refusing to help someone in distress!"

Doctor Chen's face darkened, and he was about to retort when Yan Ruyu suddenly changed the subject, "Very well, since Doctor Chen is unwilling to help, then I will not force you." She turned to leave, but stopped at the door, her back to Doctor Chen, and said softly, "It's just a pity... I redeemed it from the system..."

Yan Ruyu paused for a moment, her tone tinged with regret, "...Those special medicines were originally intended for Dr. Chen's research; perhaps they could help control the epidemic. What a pity..."

She deliberately emphasized the words "miracle drug," which piqued Dr. Chen's curiosity.

"A miracle drug? Miss Yan, are you telling the truth?" He asked urgently, his previous hesitation and concerns seemingly gone.

Yan Ruyu smiled slightly, confident and composed. "Of course it's true. I went to great lengths to obtain this prescription. It not only effectively controls the illness but also shortens the course of the disease and reduces the occurrence of complications." She paused, then continued, "For example, in the early stages of this epidemic, symptoms similar to a cold will appear, but the patient's tongue coating will have a peculiar dark red color, accompanied by mild hallucinations. These symptoms are difficult for ordinary doctors to detect..."

Yan Ruyu spoke eloquently, explaining the special symptoms and transmission patterns of the epidemic in detail, leaving Dr. Chen dumbfounded.

He had practiced medicine for many years and had never heard of such things, let alone seen them.

He originally thought Yan Ruyu was just a pampered young lady, but he never expected her to have such a profound understanding of medicine.

"Miss Yan, who...who exactly are you?" Doctor Chen asked with a hint of awe.

Yan Ruyu smiled mysteriously, "I only have a little knowledge of medicine. I learned all this knowledge from an ancient book."

Her words not only impressed Dr. Chen, but also filled the other patients in the clinic with curiosity and admiration.

They used to avoid Yan Ruyu like the plague, but now they all cast admiring glances at her, and their whispers turned into praise and admiration.

"I never expected Miss Yan to be so knowledgeable and talented!"

"Yes, you really can't judge a book by its cover!"

"It seems the previous rumors were all false!"

A subtle smile played on Yan Ruyu's lips; this was exactly the effect she wanted.

Just then, a handsome young man walked into the clinic; it was none other than the male protagonist, Xu.

When he saw Yan Ruyu, he immediately went to greet her, his eyes filled with tenderness and concern. "Ruyu, are you alright?"

Yan Ruyu shook her head and gently took his hand. "I'm fine. I just came to discuss with Dr. Chen how to control the epidemic."

The male protagonist smiled gently, "I know. No matter what happens, I will face it with you."

The two gazed deeply into each other's eyes, drawing envious glances from passersby who marveled at their seemingly divine love.

Yan Ruyu looked at Xu, the male protagonist, and felt a surge of warmth in her heart.

She knew that no matter how difficult the road ahead was, she would not be alone.

“Ruyu,” the male protagonist suddenly spoke, his voice low, “I heard…”

Inside and outside the clinic, everyone's gaze fell upon Yan Ruyu like a dense raindrop.

The patients who had previously avoided her now looked at her with admiration, and their whispers turned from chaotic to full of praise.

An elderly woman covered her mouth in amazement: "I never imagined Miss Yan was so knowledgeable!" The young man beside her nodded in agreement: "Indeed, appearances can be deceiving!"

Yan Ruyu's lips curled up slightly, and her eyes gleamed with determination.

She was no ordinary noblewoman; beneath her proud and intelligent exterior lay an indomitable spirit.

She resolutely said to Dr. Chen, "I believe you can distinguish right from wrong. I will send the special medicine tomorrow. Please do your best to help me."

Dr. Chen took a deep breath, his eyes behind his glasses flashing with complex emotions.

He thought for a moment, then finally nodded: "Alright, I'm willing to help you, but you... you have to tell me the prescription in detail."

Yan Ruyu smiled with satisfaction and was about to say something when a commotion suddenly broke out outside the clinic.

Behind Xu, a quack doctor named Hu San led a group of people in and rushed in, shouting: "Yan Ruyu is harming people, she is the source of the plague!"

Yan Ruyu's face instantly turned ashen, her gaze fixed on Hu San like ice, her anger rising within her.

The male protagonist clenched his fists, and the people around him looked terrified and retreated one after another, plunging the clinic into chaos.

Yan Ruyu and the male protagonist Xu quickly left the clinic and returned to their residence.

As soon as they entered, they saw a large crowd gathered in front of the mansion, shouting and cursing.

A burly man pounded on the gate of the mansion with his fists and roared, "Yan Ruyu, come out and face your death!"

Yan Ruyu frowned, her heart filled with anxiety.

She must find evidence that Hu San is spreading rumors in order to completely clear her name, but with the epidemic raging in the mansion, she is currently unable to do so.

She gritted her teeth, her expression resolute: "I must find evidence, or none of this will end."

The male protagonist grasped her hand. He turned to look at the increasingly agitated crowd in front of the mansion, his brow furrowed. "But this time, I can no longer tolerate it."

Yan Ruyu took a deep breath, her gaze resolute.

She knew that this battle had only just begun, and she would never back down.