Rebooting 60, let's go on a rampage with the orange cat!

When Li Ying and Gu Xihua saw Shi Huai'an and the Gu brothers arrive together, they couldn't help but show some surprise on their faces, but they quickly and calmly began to entertain them.

Seeing this, Gu Jingnian, who was standing behind, mischievously squinted one eye, winked at Li Ying and Gu Xihua, and then introduced with a grin: "Mom, Dad, you won't believe it, this is my brother's childhood sweetheart, his best friend and classmate who grew up with him!"

Hearing this, Gu Jingxing couldn't help but gently pat his younger brother's shoulder and jokingly scolded, "You're so quick to talk!"

Then he carefully placed Shi Huai'an's backpack behind the sofa.

Then, Gu Jingxing turned to Li Ying and Gu Xihua and said, "Uncle and Aunt, we really are good friends who grew up together. She has now been successfully admitted to Beijing Medical University, so I made a special trip to visit her."

After hearing this, Li Ying nodded in sudden realization and asked in confusion, "Oh, you two were classmates? Dr. Shi looks much younger than you."

“She’s five years younger than me. She skipped elementary school and went straight to junior high. I was in junior high at the time, so we were classmates. We lived in the same alley, not far from each other, and we grew up playing together,” Gu Jingxing proudly introduced.

"Oh, so young? You're only fifteen and already in college. I'm sixteen and still in my first year of high school. It's not wrong for you to call me 'brother,' is it?" Gu Jingyan teased.

"How dare you say that? Dr. Shi has been so outstanding since she was a child, a true genius. No wonder even Professor Han praised her medical skills. And you? You have no academic ability whatsoever. At the last parent-teacher conference, the teacher even called you out for sleeping in class, and you're still so shameless. Let me tell you, I'm going to find you a tutor tomorrow. If you still don't study properly, you'll be sent to the countryside. Don't even show your face in front of me, it gives me a headache." Li Ying rattled off a long tirade.

Gu Jingyan walked over with a grin and massaged Li Ying's shoulders, saying, "Don't get upset. I'm going to join the army in the future. Why are you doing this? Hiring a teacher will just be a waste of money. It's unnecessary."

“No,” Li Ying said, “You have to go to university. Jingnian joined the Ministry of Public Security right after graduating from high school and is still a household registration officer. You’re only in your first year of high school. Maybe you can make it if you take some extra classes. My colleagues are laughing at me because neither of my two sons can get into college. Everyone strives for a reason. You have to prove me right. I don’t believe that all of you are only fit to be soldiers.”

Gu Jingnian rolled his eyes and said with dissatisfaction, "It's also very difficult to get into the public security department, okay?"

“What a coincidence! We’re from the same hometown! Since you’re here, let’s have a home-cooked meal together!” Gu Xihua interjected. “Alright, Lao Li, let’s put this aside for now. Our guest is here and still standing. Jingyan, go and pour Dr. Shi a cup of tea.”

Gu Xihua said to Huai'an, "Our place is truly blessed with outstanding people and resources. It's rare to find someone as talented as Dr. Shi. Come on, let's have a meal together. The more people there are, the more lively it will be, and it'll be a good opportunity for everyone to get together!"

As he spoke, he gestured with his chin toward the dining table, indicating that everyone should look at the table where some delicious dishes had already been laid out.

However, Gu Jingxing and Shi Huai'an both waved their hands in polite refusal, saying that they had already eaten outside and their stomachs simply couldn't hold any more food.

Seeing this, Li Ying stopped insisting and simply smiled, telling them to rest on the sofa for a while.

Gu Jingyan brought over a glass of water and was about to hand it to Huai'an when Gu Jingxing took it and considerately placed it on the coffee table next to Shi Huai'an, saying, "It's still a little hot now, drink it later."

Gu Jingyan made a face at him.

Just then, a young woman carrying dishes came out of the kitchen. She was wearing a floral shirt, and although she was slightly stout, she was very pretty. She looked at everyone, blushed, glanced at Gu Jingxing, and said, "Auntie, dinner is ready."

Li Ying smiled and pushed the girl in front of Gu Jingxing, saying, "What a coincidence, Jingxing, you're not getting any younger. Your mother asked me to introduce you to someone last time she called. This is my niece from my hometown, Ye Xiaolan. She's nineteen this year and works as a teacher at the daycare center in my workplace. She graduated from high school and is a very good cook. Jingxing is leaving tomorrow, so you two can get to know each other tonight and keep in touch."

Ye Xiaolan greeted Gu Jingxing sweetly and confidently, "Hello, Brother Jingxing!"

After hearing his aunt's introduction, Gu Jingxing looked at Ye Xiaolan, then at the others, and was shocked by the sudden blind date, his face full of astonishment.

Then he suddenly waved his hands frantically and said anxiously, "Thank you so much, Auntie, but I'm still young, there's really no need to rush!"

After he finished speaking, he subconsciously took two steps back, as if he wanted to distance himself from the topic.

However, when she saw him refuse her outright, Ye Xiaolan, who was standing to the side, clearly showed a hint of disappointment on her face.

She unconsciously clutched the hem of her dress, holding it tightly in her hand. Her lips moved slightly, but in the end, she said nothing and simply lowered her head silently.

Meanwhile, Huai'an, on the other side, seemed to be watching a spectacular show, a faint smile on his lips, his eyes shining, as if he was watching everything that was happening in front of him with great interest.

Gu Jingxing hurriedly explained, "Comrade Xiao Ye, I'm so sorry. I didn't mean to embarrass you, it was just so sudden. I'm sorry."

Just then, two elderly people with white hair but very healthy walked out of the study. They were Gu Jingnian's grandparents.

Seeing this, Gu Jingxing quickly went to them, carefully helped them up, and asked with concern, "Uncle, Aunt, you've come out to eat? Please sit down and rest."

My great-aunt laughed and said, "All I heard were you monkeys chattering away..."

Gu Jingxing quickly laughed and said, "Hehe, Uncle and Aunt, please don't send us away. We were just playing around."

He turned to Li Ying and said, “Auntie, you see, I’m really still young, only twenty years old. And I want to stay in the army for a few more years to develop my career. So I really don’t have much thought about marriage right now. Besides, if we talk about marriage now, what if we’re separated by work in the future? Wouldn’t that be holding a girl back? So Auntie, please don’t bother introducing me to anyone anymore.”

Auntie's face beamed with a kind smile as she cheerfully said, "How many years would that take? You can't just keep waiting like this! Why not get married and start a family while continuing to build your career? Wouldn't that be great if you could do both at the same time?"

My aunt added, "It's not like I'm asking you to get married right away. Let's get to know each other through correspondence first... It's okay to wait a few years."

Gu Jingxing turned to look at Huai'an beside him, and after a moment's thought, replied, "It will take at least another five years."

At this moment, the uncle standing beside him was tall and imposing, and his voice was as loud as a bell: "Five years from now, you will be twenty-five years old! But then again, we really can't keep the young lady waiting for too long."

Just then, Ye Xiaolan, who had been silent, scratched the ground with the tip of her shoe, then, as if she had made a big decision, mustered her courage, raised her head, looked intently at Gu Jingxing, and said, "It's okay, we are still young, I'm willing to wait for you."

As soon as she finished speaking, the entire room fell silent, and everyone's eyes turned to Gu Jingxing.

At this moment, Gu Jingnian and Huai'an adopted a spectator-like expression, as if they were watching a good show.

Gu Jingxing said firmly, "No matter what, please stop introducing me to other women. Xiao Ye is very outstanding. I just didn't explain it clearly to my family. Actually, I already have someone I like, so there's absolutely no way I'll marry another woman."

Upon hearing this, Gu Xihua asked curiously, "Oh? Who is it? Could it be a female soldier in your unit?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Jingnian turned his gaze thoughtfully to Shi Huai'an. However, Huai'an simply kept her head down, seemingly focused on drinking the water on the coffee table, as if everything happening around her had nothing to do with her.

Seeing this, Gu Jingxing quickly explained, "Anyway, don't worry about it. The timing isn't right yet, so it's not convenient to tell you the specifics. In short, I'll handle my marriage myself, so don't worry about it!"

He strode angrily to Huai'an's side, then plopped down heavily on the soft sofa with a "thump." He looked just like a child who had been wronged and was sulking.

A slightly awkward atmosphere immediately filled the living room.

At this moment, Gu Jingnian, who was standing not far away, was secretly casting his gaze at Shi Huai'an, carefully observing the subtle changes in her facial expressions.

It seemed that from those subtle fluctuations in expression, the perceptive Gu Jingnian had already sensed something unusual.

Everyone fell silent, and the atmosphere became a little awkward. Ye Xiaolan, who had been sitting in the corner, got up and took her bag and umbrella from the shelf. Then she suddenly said, "Oh dear, I'm so sorry! I have some things to take care of at home, so I have to go back first."

With that, she hurriedly got up and walked towards the door, preparing to leave the Gu family.

Seeing this, Li Ying, though somewhat puzzled, couldn't forcefully stop them. She could only smile and apologize, "Oh dear, you've been busy for so long and haven't eaten yet. This is all my fault. I made arrangements without asking clearly. I'll apologize to your parents later. Come visit again when you have time."

Ye Xiaolan nodded hastily, her face flushed, and hurriedly walked out of the Gu family's gate, leaving the few people inside looking at each other, unsure how to break the increasingly tense atmosphere.

Auntie said kindly, "It's alright if you don't like each other. No one falls in love on the first try. Your grandfather and I didn't even meet when we got married, and we're doing just fine now. But it's better to tell them sooner rather than later."

Uncle said, “Jingxing, Qian Can from the Military Commission has a daughter who is about to graduate from university. He wants to introduce you to her. What do you think? If it’s alright, I’ll take you there later. Her home isn’t far from here. That girl is really nice; she’s beautiful, smart, and highly educated. Speaking of which, your education isn’t quite there yet. I thought that since you did so well on this mission, I’d arrange for you to go to military academy to further your studies. The battlefields of the future will be different from ours; you need to be educated. You’ve been consistently studying, and your paper published in a military journal last time, analyzing special training and modern warfare, was well-received. Qian Can has high hopes for you. If you further improve your education, you should have no problem getting promoted.”

Gu Jingxing said stubbornly, "Going to military academy is no problem, but in the next few years I only want to focus on my career development and have no time to think about marriage. Moreover, I must solemnly declare again that I already have a partner, so please don't worry about it anymore and don't go around asking who she is. It's still a secret for now."

Uncle couldn't help but laugh after hearing this. He looked at the stubborn and determined young man in front of him, a hint of admiration flashing in his eyes, and said slowly, "Haha, you really are a strong-willed child! But it's a good thing that you can be so responsible. Alright, since you are so determined, I will cancel all those arrangements."

At this moment, Gu Jingxing turned around and pulled Shi Huai'an, who was sitting to the side, in front of him, and introduced him to his uncle with a smile: "Uncle, this is Huai'an, my childhood friend."

Uncle then noticed Shi Huai'an sitting to the side. He looked her up and down carefully and said with a smile, "So this pretty young lady is Dr. Shi."

Shi Huai'an nodded politely and replied softly, "Hello, Uncle and Aunt."

"You two are childhood friends?" my great-uncle asked again, puzzled.

Gu Jingxing nodded and said, "We're childhood friends, classmates, and he's also your uncle's attending physician. You guys go eat first, the food's getting cold."

My great-aunt also laughed and said, "Yes, let's eat first. I heard that Dr. Shi is very skilled. The young lady can take our pulses later."

“Okay!” Huai’an agreed with a smile.

My great-uncle is over seventy years old, but he is very humorous: "I didn't expect Dr. Shi to come to our door in person. We have been negligent. Jingxing, if you hadn't introduced us, I would have thought this was your girlfriend."

Seeing Huai'an blush, the old man cleverly asked, "Do you know Jingxing's girlfriend? Are you going to keep it a secret for him?"

Huai'an could only laugh and say, "I really don't know, I'm curious too."

"Is that really true?" My great-uncle put his hands behind his back, shook his head, and snorted, "You're just fooling people."

"This kid, he's been quietly doing big things. Your mother was worried you didn't have a girlfriend, but it turns out he already has someone in mind..." Auntie muttered.

The whole family laughed and sat down to eat.

Gu Jingxing and Shi Huai'an exchanged a glance and laughed. The two chatted quietly for a while.

After they finished eating, their uncle and the others sat down to chat.

"How about I take your pulse first and see how your health is?" Huai'an said, placing his fingers on his uncle's wrist.

After a moment, Shi Huai'an released his grip, nodded, took his great-aunt's pulse again, and asked about their medical history. Then, with a happy expression, he said, "Grandpa and Grandma, you are both in very good health. Although you have some minor issues, just follow the doctor's advice. How about this, I'll prescribe some dietary therapy recipes for you. Following these recipes to regulate your diet will be very beneficial to your and your family's health."

Upon hearing this, the great-uncle nodded repeatedly and replied happily, "Great! Thank you so much, Dr. Shi! You must come to visit us often in the future. If you encounter any problems in the capital, feel free to come and find me."

Shi Huai'an quickly expressed his gratitude humbly, and then carefully wrote down several carefully selected recipes and handed them to his uncle.

Seeing that it was getting late, Shi Huai'an got up to say goodbye and leave.