When she arrived at the hospital, Xin Gan went to the dermatology department again. Just like the other hospital she had visited, she was prescribed medicine and applied, wore a hat when going out to pay attention to sun protection, and had a light diet and a regular schedule. Only in this way could she gradually get better.
She understood all the reasons, but her face just wouldn't get better.
Xin Gan couldn't help but turn on the front camera of her phone and take a few pictures of her own face. After taking the photos, she found them so ugly that she didn't even want to look at them herself. It was truly a horrible sight.
When Cheng Jiu came back from paying the fee, he saw her taking a selfie with her mobile phone and walked over.
Xin Gan immediately put away her phone upon hearing footsteps, looked up at him and said, "Are you going back with the medicine?"
Cheng Jiu said, "You don't want to go back and play?"
Could you have something to eat? I'm a little hungry. Xin Gan said that after a few dozen seconds, he explained, "I came out in a hurry just now and didn't have enough to eat."
Cheng Jiu smiled silently, "Eating beef ramen?"
Could you change the taste?
Cheng Jiu nodded and walked out of the hospital side by side with her, asking what she was eating.
"I want to give mutton and steamed buns a try."
Cheng Jiu remembered that she couldn't eat dairy products. Just as he was about to give a suggestion, he took back his words.
There are many local specialties in Beiyu Island, and there are also many that Cheng Jiu doesn't know about. After all, he only cares about work. When he has free time, he practices in the team. Eating, drinking, and having fun are not necessities for him. He is not bad at enjoying himself. Growing up in a family like the Cheng family, he has never played or touched anything. At this age, Pleasure is not that important anymore.
Xin Gan didn't seem like the kind of person who would run out to play. She looked too well-behaved, gentle and quiet. Her voice was always soft and coquettish. Only when she was really unhappy would she intensify her tone, frown and show her unhappiness on her face.
Sometimes Cheng Jiu felt that she was like a child, but not easy to coax. The girlfriends he had dated were of different types.
If it were Cheng Jiu from a few years ago, he would never have liked her like this.
However, perhaps as one grows older, even tastes change.
It was the first time for the two of them to sit alone at a table for a meal. She ordered mutton and steamed buns without any chili peppers, while Cheng chose the slightly spicy one. A creaking fan was spinning above her head, and people were coming and going in a continuous stream outside the street. It was nearly noon, the sun was high in the sky, and the sunlight was gradually dazzling, reflecting slightly on the shiny floor.
The meat was tender and the soup was thick. It was fat but not greasy, and the aroma was overwhelming. The bowl was huge, even larger than Xin Gan's face. The spoon was also large. She scooped up a mouthful of soup and drank it. Looking up, Cheng Jiu was also looking at her, but he didn't use his chopsticks.
Her face turned dry and she said, "Why are you looking at me?" Eat your food well.
Cheng Jiu tugged at the corner of his mouth, smiled, and leaned back in his chair, looking frivolous and unrestrained, just like a rogue. "Xin Gan, then tell me, why did you come out with me?"
Xin Gan paused for a moment, seeing through his thoughts. He poked his chopsticks and said, "How do you know?"
You were so eager to stay away from me that you were forced to stay only after being coaxed and tricked by me. How could you come out with me on your own initiative?
I do have something to talk to you about, but there's no chance. Xin Gan said truthfully, "Does what was agreed upon at that time still hold true?" The two of us put on a fake play, but we don't really do it.
Cheng Jiu came up with an idea, "Aren't you afraid that after putting on a fake play, you'll get out of control and then really do it?"
What he said meant something else, obviously.
Xin Gan was no veteran. She had no experience, but she had to pretend to be very experienced. She sat up straight and said, "You can't."
"Can't guarantee."
"..." She nervously clenched her fingers and raised her chin. "Then you have to promise that I can act with you."
"No guarantee." Cheng Jiu simply threw a trick and said, "Xin Gan, you underestimated your appeal to me."
Xin Gan: "..."
The bowl was still steaming. The temperature had risen at noon, but there was no air conditioning in the store. Xin Gan just sat there, his forehead sweating. He had no idea why he had just drunk the soup.
Cheng Jiu suddenly reached out, took the tissue on the table, wiped the sweat off her face, and couldn't hide his thoughts, lost in thought about what he had just said.
Cheng Jiu's smile eased a little as he said, "I'm not kidding you. Xin Gan, you don't have a man and I don't have a woman. We are just right for each other."
Xin Gan couldn't bear to be tricked by him and stubbornly said, "It's not suitable."
What's not appropriate? Height? Family background? Personality? Or appearance? After all, he was also a noble young master who grew up in a wealthy family. Even though he hadn't led the same life of luxury and comfort as before in recent years and his skin color and personality had changed, the inherent sense of superiority in his bones could never be erased.
Especially this would be a disguised declaration of love from Xin Gan.
Xin Gan's mind went blank for a moment and he couldn't answer.
The examples he gave were not problems.
Cheng Jiu said, "Or age?"
Xin Gan: "..."
It's age. Cheng Jiu's tone was affirmative.
Xin Gan still remained silent. In his view, it was a tacit consent.
"I'm older than you. What's wrong with that? I know how to care for you and spoil you, but as long as I don't cross the line, that's fine. You can be naughty and throw tantrum. As long as I can do what I can, I'll always put you first. Such conditions, aren't they tempting you?" "
Xin Gan still remained silent.
Cheng Jiu narrowed his eyes in confusion, "Are you mute or deaf?"
Xin Gan's expression changed slightly. Finally, she reacted. In a serious tone, she said, "I was thinking about how to dissuade you."
Cheng Jiu: "With such a firm stance, could there be someone in your heart?"
Xin Gan's eyelashes quivered and she lowered her eyes. Suddenly, she felt thirsty, but there was no mineral water. She got up and wanted to leave. Cheng Jiu didn't stop her. When she came back, he had two bottles of mineral water in his hand. She unscrewed one, took a few sips, and then said slowly, "I can't give up. I'm giving up."
Cheng Jiu smiled again and said, "So?"
I have preconditions.
Cheng Jiu: "Tell me."
I don't want to get the marriage certificate yet.
"What kind of marriage is not getting a marriage certificate?"
It's not possible to get the marriage certificate now. You can do it later.
Would you let me drive a car without a license?
Cheng Jiu asked her seriously. Although Xin Gan had no experience, her theoretical knowledge was quite good. She could tell at once that he was flirting. Even so, she couldn't resist his teasing. Fortunately, her face was already allergic and very red. Even if it turned red now, she wouldn't be able to tell.
Xin Gan looked around to see if anyone had noticed them. She was rather angry and said, "Could you please stop being so serious and making such jokes..."
Cheng Jiu was silent for a moment and looked at her.
She kept her head half down. Even though her cheeks were red and allergic, it didn't detract from her appearance. He had no other adjectives in his mind; he just found her pleasing to the eye. He liked her and couldn't help but shift his gaze towards her.
Of course, when it comes to being a rogue, any normal man would act without restraint in front of the woman he likes, and he wouldn't feel offended if he said it out loud. But this is probably limited to him.
Xin Gan said, "If it were someone else who said this to me, I would repay." "Police!"
She keeps her word and doesn't joke.
Cheng Jiu licked his teeth, stared at her and smiled again, "Little wild cat, you're no match for me. You still stubbornly stretch out your PAWS at me."