Quick Wear: The paranoid beauty grabs the waist and spoils her

The sunshine on the early morning of May Day brings the joy of the holiday and shines on the windows of the speeding high-speed train.

Song Nanxiang sat by the window, looking at the rapidly receding scenery outside the window, tapping his fingertips on the screen of his mobile phone.

A Little Orange: Let's go! [High-speed rail window scenery.jpg]

She habitually shared it with "沉鱼鱼".

The phone vibrated quickly.

Chen Yuyu: Have a nice trip. Is your seat comfortable?

The reply was calm, without any emoticons, in the "night mode" tone that Nan Xiang was familiar with.

She didn't think much of it, and just assumed that "Xiao Yu" had switched to this more stable channel during the day.

A Little Orange: Yeah, very comfortable! The scenery is nice too~ [happy]

She replied, and the anxiety in her heart about the unfamiliar journey was quietly calmed down a little by the familiar, calm concern from "Xiao Yu".

What she didn't know was that the person holding the "沉鱼鱼" account at this moment was no longer Cheng Xiaoyu.

Somewhere in Yuhang, Yu Guichen, who arrived a day early, put down his mobile phone, glanced at his watch, and calculated the time.

He changed out of his cool white coat and put on a fine light grey casual shirt and off-white trousers. He looked less aloof than a doctor and more gentle and elegant.

He deliberately did not wear his usual pair of silver-rimmed glasses. He was not nearsighted. Glasses were more of a habit at work and a psychological barrier. His deep peach blossom eyes appeared clearer and softer without the obstruction of lenses.

The high-speed train arrived smoothly at Yuhang Station.

Nan Xiang followed the crowd, dragging her small suitcase towards the south exit.

Her heartbeat quickened slightly in anticipation, and her eyes searched the crowd for the imagined petite figure in a pink dress - Chen Yuyu.

However, when she walked out of the gate and her eyes fell on the tall and slender man leaning against the railing, her steps suddenly stopped.

Not a pink dress.

Not a petite figure.

It's him?

The man who passed by her at the door of the orthopedic clinic of the hospital a few days ago, leaving behind the refreshing scent of herbs and a glimpse of his figure!

The doctor with a pair of peach blossom eyes and a cold and noble temperament!

Why is he here?

Nan Xiang's eyes widened, completely baffled.

Yu Guichen obviously saw her as well.

He stood up straight, his eyes fixed on her accurately, the corners of his lips slowly raised in a gentle and appropriate arc, and he walked towards her.

Without the obstruction of the white coat and mask, his face was clearly revealed, with handsome eyebrows and a high nose bridge. His usually calm peach blossom eyes now contained a faint smile, like spring water just beginning to melt, instantly softening the aura around him.

"Student Song Nanxiang?"

He stopped one step in front of her, his voice low and pleasant, with a reassuring magnetism.

"It's... it's me."

Nan Xiang was a little confused, her cheeks began to heat up uncontrollably, and her brain was working rapidly.

"Doctor Yu... Doctor Yu? Why are you here? Where's Xiaoyu?"

"Xiaoyu, she..."

Yu Guichen's tone was filled with just the right amount of apology and helplessness, and he looked at her frankly.

"I'm so sorry. She had a sudden onset of acute gastroenteritis last night, with vomiting and diarrhea, and is currently in the hospital on an IV drip."

He frowned slightly, looking concerned, as if he was really worried about his sick cousin.

"She really couldn't get up, and she was worried that no one would meet you at the station, and it wouldn't be safe for you to be alone. She also didn't want to spoil your fun, so..."

He paused, his tone more sincere.

"She called me crying, insisting that I come pick you up and accompany you to complete the trip. She really likes you as a friend and doesn't want to let you down."

This argument is seamless and reasonable.

Nan Xiang listened, and the huge gap and confusion in her heart about "a cute girl becoming a doctor" were temporarily suppressed by her concern for "Xiao Yu's illness" and the touching feeling for her friend's kindness.

She recalled how "沉鱼鱼" on WeChat was energetic during the day, but calm and concerned at night. Could it be that... she was feeling unwell then? A trace of worry surfaced in her heart:

"Xiaoyu, is she... serious?"

"It's not too serious, but I need to rest for a few days. The doctor recommends rest."

Yu Guichen answered flawlessly, then naturally changed the subject, his eyes falling on the small suitcase at her feet.

"It's been a long journey. The car is parked outside, shall we go out first?"

"Okay...Okay, thank you for troubling me, Doctor Yu."

Nan Xiang nodded, suppressed the inexplicable strange feeling in her heart, and reached out to pull the handle of her suitcase.

"I come."

Yu Guichen spoke in a gentle voice and stretched out his hand very naturally, but his target was not the suitcase handle, but the not-too-heavy canvas bag on her shoulder that contained her personal belongings and a water cup.

Nan Xiang subconsciously turned to the side, her cheeks turning even redder.

"No... no need, Doctor Yu. This is very light. I can carry it myself."

It was her first time to have such close contact with the opposite sex, and this was such an "acquaintance" with outstanding temperament. She was instinctively nervous and shy and didn't want to trouble the other party.

Yu Guichen's hand stopped in mid-air and he didn't try to take it by force.

His deep peach blossom eyes held a gentle smile as he looked at her slightly red ears, clearly capturing her embarrassment.

These past few nights, he had been "playing" the role of Chen Yuyu and chatting with her. He had already figured out her personality from the words she wrote - she appeared gentle and easy-going, but deep down she had her own persistence and sense of boundaries, and didn't like to easily accept the kindness of others, especially those she wasn't familiar with.

He respects this sense of boundaries.

So, he naturally withdrew his hand and pointed at her suitcase, his voice still gentle:

"Then let me take care of the heavy stuff, okay? Otherwise, Xiaoyu will probably make a fuss if she finds out I didn't take good care of you."

His tone was relaxed and teasing, which cleverly resolved her embarrassment and gave her a way out.

Nan Xiang looked into his smiling eyes. Without the obstruction of his glasses, his gaze seemed particularly clear and sincere, with an affinity that was hard to refuse.

The resistance in her heart quietly dissipated and she nodded:

"Then... thank you for your help."

She released the trunk handle.

"It should."

Yu Guichen took the suitcase smoothly and naturally.

He did not lead the way immediately, but turned sideways and asked:

"You've been on the car for so long, you must be hungry, right? Do you want to go to the hotel to put your luggage down, or find a place to eat something first?"

His inquiry was considerate and thoughtful, leaving the choice entirely to her.

Nan Xiang was indeed a little hungry. She had eaten lightly in the morning in order to catch the bus, so her stomach was empty now.

She thought about it and felt that it would be inconvenient to drag the luggage to eat, so she said:

"I'm a little hungry...why don't you eat first?"

"it is good."

Yu Guichen nodded, as if he had expected it.

"There's a good Hangzhou restaurant nearby, recommended by a friend. It's quiet and has a nice atmosphere. I'd like the hotel concierge to take my luggage there first. Is that okay with you?"

He asked for her opinion and provided a convenient and efficient solution.

Nan Xiang nodded again, feeling that this arrangement was appropriate: "Okay, I'll follow your instructions."

Yu Guichen took her to the parking lot.

He drives an SUV with sleek lines and sober colors.

He first opened the passenger door for her, placed his hand on the top frame of the door in a gentlemanly manner, and then gently closed the door after she was seated firmly, his movements meticulous and detailed.

Then he handed the suitcase to a staff member in hotel uniform who had been waiting nearby, whispered a few words, and then walked around to the driver's seat.

The car drove out of the high-speed rail station smoothly.

The carriage is spacious and filled with a clean and refreshing scent, like the smell of cedar mixed with sunshine, just like the feeling he gives people, calm and comfortable.

Nan Xiang quietly looked at the man beside her who was concentrating on driving.

The side profile is clean and sharp, the jawline is clear, and the fingers holding the steering wheel have distinct joints.

Without the white coat and glasses, the coldness of a doctor on him faded a lot, replaced by the warmth and reliability of a mature man.

She recalled the moment they passed each other in the hospital, that unique herbal fragrance...

Her heartbeat inexplicably quickened a little, and she quickly looked away, looking at the unfamiliar street scene outside the window.

The restaurant is not far from the high-speed rail station, with an elegant environment and a quiet atmosphere in a bustling city.

Yu Guichen was obviously a regular here, and the waiter respectfully led them to a quiet seat by the window.

He took the menu handed to him by the waiter very naturally, but did not order directly. Instead, he pushed it in front of Nan Xiang:

"See if there's anything you'd like to eat? The Longjing shrimp, Dongpo pork, and Song Sao fish soup here are all very famous."

Nan Xiang looked at the exquisite pictures and prices on the menu, estimated in her mind, and felt that this meal should not be cheap.

After Yu Guichen ordered a few signature dishes and the waiter left with the menu, she whispered:

"Doctor Yu, um... let's split the bill for this meal, shall we? Or should I treat you? You've already troubled me so much by coming all the way to pick me up..."

Upon hearing this, Yu Guichen looked up at her.

Those peach blossom eyes looked particularly deep under the soft light of the restaurant, with a gentle smile.

He did not refuse immediately, but leaned forward slightly, his arms casually resting on the edge of the table, and lowered his voice a little, with a subtle hint of mischief:

"Nan Xiang classmate,"

He naturally omitted the last name,

"Just now at the station, I helped you with your luggage, but you refused. Now, you want to be so specific with me even when it comes to a simple meal?"

He paused, looking at her somewhat embarrassed face sincerely.

"Just consider it... a gesture of hospitality on Xiaoyu's behalf? Or perhaps, a thank you for chatting with her online these days to keep her company?

She was sick but still cared about not breaking her promise. As her cousin, I have to express my gratitude on her behalf, don’t you think?

His reasons were reasonable, his attitude sincere and gentle, and he couldn't refuse.

Especially when he looked at her intently with his smiling eyes, Nan Xiang felt that her rejection seemed particularly blunt and inhumane.

She remembered that Xiaoyu was still thinking about her when she was sick, and her heart softened. Her persistence also dissipated. Her cheeks flushed slightly and she nodded: "Well...Okay. Thank you, Doctor Yu."

The curve of Yu Guichen's lips deepened a little, like a fox who had successfully achieved his goal and was in a happy mood.

He picked up the teapot on the table and poured her a cup of warm Longjing tea with an elegant gesture.

"You're welcome. Try the tea here, it's quite good."

The elegant fragrance of tea filled the air, mixed with the sunlight filtering through the window and the gentle, focused gaze of the man opposite. Nan Xiang's initial nervousness and unfamiliarity were unknowingly replaced by a soothing warmth.

This journey to Yuhang, which began with "abstraction", seems to be unfolding slowly in an unexpected way with a faint fragrance of tea.