He Xianmo was silent for a moment after hearing this question. After thinking about it, he said to Bai Qingru, "I don't want to think about my girlfriend for the time being. Let's wait."
This sentence made Bai Qingru frown, "Why?"
He Xianmo: "No energy."
Bai Qingru: "Besides working in the hospital every day, you have no other hobbies or social activities. How could you have no energy? Are you hiding something from your dad and me?"
He Xianmo had a harmonious relationship with his parents since he was a child. He would hardly hide anything from his parents. Lying did not exist in his world. It was precisely because he did so little that he was not good at it. Bai Qingru asked him if he was hiding something from them. At this time, he didn't know how to answer for a while.
And when He Xianmo lowered his head and remained silent, He Shuxing, who had not spoken yet, asked, "Is it because of Shi Lan?"
This question gave He Xianmo a step down, and he responded ambiguously: "She came to London a while ago."
He Xianmo had never mentioned this before, and the two elders naturally didn't know either - He Xianmo and Shi Lan broke up because of their long-distance relationship, which caused them to regret it for a long time.
"She came to London to work?" Bai Qingru was very surprised, "Then you two..."
"I don't know yet, so I didn't tell you." He Xianmo said, "I need some time."
"Shilan came to London just to reconcile with you, right?" He Shuxing guessed this at once, "Then she has sacrificed a lot. Think about it carefully. You haven't dated anyone new in the past few years since we broke up. , you know the reason yourself.”
He Xianmo did not deny what He Shuxing said. In the current situation, using Shi Lan as a shield was the best way.
Bai Qingru looked at He Xianmo and asked, "How is Shilan finding a job now?"
He Xianmo: "Still considering."
Bai Qingru: "If you had said this earlier, I would not have arranged for you to meet Xiao Jiang. Remember to explain a few words to Shi Lan."
He Xianmo: "...Yeah."
After using Shilan as a shield, He Xianmo temporarily solved Lou Xiaojiang's problem, and his hanging heart reluctantly returned to his stomach.
At least, this time when the two elders are in London, they will not arrange any more blind dates for him. Although Bai Qingru and He Shuxing like Shi Lan very much, Shi Lan and He Xianmo have not really reconciled yet, so they still maintain a sense of proportion. He Xianmo was aware of this fact and did not ask to meet Shi Lan, so he chose to use Shi Lan as an excuse.
As for Lou Xiaojiang, He Xianmo had no feelings at all. The meeting yesterday was just because the two elders had arranged it, so it was not easy to refute face. Later, he and Lou Xiaojiang went out alone. The two briefly walked for a while and then separated. The other party probably also I felt that he was not willing to talk more and was not asking for trouble.
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A new week begins.
Because his parents were at home, He Xianmo could have breakfast every morning after getting up, so he came to the hospital half an hour early for several days in a row. After making tea every morning, he would pick up his mobile phone to browse Zhou Ruo's Circle of friends.
Zhou Ruo's private account was last updated last Friday. She posted a photo of a glass of red wine, and the background was in her apartment.
After the last chat, Zhou Ruo hadn't spoken to him. He Xianmo wasn't sure whether she was really busy or had forgotten his existence. Also, when did she come next time?
He Xianmo couldn't help but wanted to send a message to ask her several times, but he backed down again. Somehow, he suddenly remembered what Zhou Ruo had said to Cai Jiahe before, "I don't like stalking." people.
Thinking about Zeng Xu again, he should have never stalked her, but they were in contact with her most frequently - so, was Zeng Xu so special in her world?
Say Cao Cao, Cao Cao will be here. Just as He Xianmo thought this, the door of the office was pushed open. When he looked up, he saw Zeng Xu walking in.
Zeng Xu put the coffee on the table, said good morning to He Xianmo as usual, and then started chatting with him: "You have been so early recently, and the days when uncle and aunt are here are nourishing."
He Xianmo said "hmm".
Zeng Xu: "How long will the second elder stay?"
He Xianmo: "I'll leave tomorrow."
Zeng Xu showed a regretful expression, "It's a pity. I still want to go to your place for a meal on the weekend. I haven't had serious Chinese food in a long time."
He Xianmo lowered his eyes and pretended to casually push the current situation on the bridge of his nose, "Aren't you going on a date this weekend?"
Zeng Xu: "With whom?"
He Xianmo did not answer, but a rhetorical question was written on his face: What do you think?
"You mean Dara?" Zeng Xu suddenly reacted, "She has plans for this weekend."
He Xianmo's eyes darkened, and he immediately read another meaning from Zeng Xu's answer - Zhou Ruo had been in contact with Zeng Xu in the past few days.
When He Xianmo was thinking about how to ask, Zeng Xu actually took the initiative and said, "I usually don't harass her when there is nothing wrong. If she wants to date me, she will talk to me first."
He Xianmo: "Oh, she takes the initiative to find you every time?"
Zeng Xu: "Basically."
After answering, Zeng Xu suddenly realized something was wrong. He touched his chin and looked at him: "Are you very concerned about me and Dara recently?"
He Xianmo: "Yes."
Zeng Xu: "Tell me what's going on."
He Xianmo: "What do you mean?"
"Are you interested in someone and would like to ask a love expert like me for advice?" Combined with He Xianmo's recent abnormal reaction, Zeng Xu naturally deduced this conclusion.
He Xianmo: "No."
Zeng Xu clicked his tongue, "Don't hide it in front of me. If you don't have anyone in your heart, just reconcile with Shirley when she comes to London - tell me, are you chasing someone?"
He Xianmo was silent for a moment: "She is not interested in me."
"Oh." Zeng Xu seemed to have heard some shocking news, "Aren't you interested? There is actually a woman who refuses your active pursuit. It's incredible. I really want to meet her."
He Xianmo: "..."
Zeng Xu's gossip fire was burning brightly, and he began to pester He Xianmo with questions and give him advice.
But none of his ideas were on point.
She is tired of giving gifts to Zhou Ruo; talking about love, she is already tired of hearing them; asking for help...she should be bored.
"Do you know what she likes? You have to do what she likes." Zeng Xu tirelessly gave He Xianmo advice, "Or go over and give her some care when she is tired from work and feels unwell - don't you know how to cook? Well, give it a try."
The word "cooking" instantly triggered some of He Xianmo's memories.
He remembered the last time Zhou Ruo had his period and asked him to go to the apartment to cook.
Although the result of that day was not very pleasant, Zhou Ruo seemed to have a good appetite after eating the meal he cooked.
However, Zhou Ruo didn't ask him to cook later, so he had no reason to go.
"She didn't look for me." He Xianmo took over Zeng Xu's words.
Zeng Xu touched his chest, almost having a heart attack: "Is there a possibility that you are chasing her? You have to take the initiative to find her."
