"Of course, I mean it. I only like you," Xu Feiming explained earnestly.

He started to get anxious. The first girl he ever liked in his life was Lu He.

Lu He suppressed a laugh as she looked at Xu Feiming's anxious expression.

"Before, I didn't dare to say it because the person you liked wasn't me." These days, Xu Feiming had been thinking about whether he really liked Lu He. He clearly liked her, but he was forced to say that he didn't.

"Then why did you advise me to confess to Chu Lin before?" Lu He asked Xu Feiming.

"That's because you like him, and I don't want you to regret it for the rest of your life." Xu Feiming said, "Liking someone is one thing, but it's my own business, so don't let it affect you."

"Then why are you saying you like it now?" Lu He asked again.

"Because I like it even more, and you happen to be single." Xu Feiming answered truthfully.

Lu He didn't ask any further questions, and Xu Feiming explained, "It was on the train that I hugged you, and the atmosphere changed between us. I felt that the worst outcome would be that we would never see each other again, and I wanted to try it out."

After all, if you hug each other on the train, it will feel awkward when you meet again later, so it's better to break the ice.

Lu He smiled and looked at Xu Feiming, saying, "Actually, the questions I asked you this morning were meant to be my confession to you."

Xu Feiming glanced at Lu He.

"Just listen and don't get distracted," Lu He said to Xu Feiming with concern.

He's driving; what if he gets excited and stops the car?

“Okay.” Xu Feiming’s smile became even brighter.

Lu He has a clear vision for his future.

Being with Xu Feiming is just icing on the cake; it won't affect my future or life plans at all.

"Shall we tell our elders the truth tonight?" Lu He asked Xu Feiming for his opinion.

Xu Feiming nodded and said, "Okay."

“I originally planned to go back to Beijing before agreeing, but I’ve changed my mind. Today is Aunt Yu’s birthday, and if I tell her today, she’ll be very happy,” Lu He explained to Xu Feiming.

Xu Feiming was even happier.

“I’ll listen to you. Mom likes you a lot. She’ll be even happier if she knew you were dating me.” Xu Feiming was even happier.

In Lu He's eyes, Xu Feiming is mature, outstanding, and handsome.

"Of course I know Aunt Yu will be very happy." Lu He had absolute confidence in this.

Xu Feiming joked, "Looks like the son's about to become the son-in-law! He's on the verge of falling out of favor!"

Lu He was amused by Xu Feiming's relaxed tone.

"It's not that serious! Besides, we only started dating today, how could I be a son-in-law already!"

Xu Feiming has already brought up the topic of marriage.

Xu Feiming smiled but remained silent.

After arriving in the city, I went to the mall and bought the things I needed, then put them in the car.

I went to the dessert-making area on the first floor and ordered a cake. The dessert counter staff said it would take three hours to pick it up.

After Xu Feiming paid, he took the receipt.

"Xiao He, let me take you shopping for clothes. Your watch is getting old, and I brought the tickets. Let's buy a new one." Xu Feiming thought that Lu He would soon become a doctor, so it would be best to get a new watch.

Lu He blushed and said, "This was bought when we got married."

Xu Feiming frowned and said seriously, "Who said that? If you need it and it's useful for daily life, then buy it now."

"Are you really that clueless, or are you just pretending?" Lu He asked Xu Feiming in a low voice.

Xu Feiming racked his brains trying to figure out if there was anything he couldn't buy.

"By buying me a watch, you're implying that I want to marry you," Lu He whispered again, "There's a watch among the three types of watches."

The groom should never give a watch as a wedding gift, as it is a valuable item for the occasion.

Xu Feiming realized what was happening and said disapprovingly, "Why can't I give it to you? I'm not buying it because I'm forcing you to marry me, nor because you're forcing me to date you. It's because I originally wanted to buy it for you. I could tell on the train that your watch was quite old, and I couldn't sleep at night thinking about fixing it. Unfortunately, I didn't have the tools, and even if I fixed it, it would break again. I was planning to buy you a new one when I went back to Beijing, but I'm going into the city now, so I'll buy it for you on the way."

Lu He looked at Xu Feiming in disbelief.

Even though she has lived in a big city for a long time, most of her ideas from living in the countryside for more than ten years have not changed.

What Xu Feiming said surprised her greatly.

"Let's go." Xu Feiming headed towards the watch shop.

Lu He followed with small steps, looked up and asked, "Even if I weren't your boyfriend, you still thought of buying it for me?"

"Of course, I will treat you as family too." After Xu Feiming got into the car, he noticed that Lu He's watch was faded, probably from frequent bumps and knocks. Doctors and nurses need watches the most, as every second counts in saving lives.

He hadn't expected to come to the city, but since he was already there, he figured he might as well buy some things along the way.

"Let's buy the best one. Watches made in Shanghai are the best. Let's go see if they have any." Xu Feiming found a ticket for a watch in his father's room. He wanted to buy Lu He a good watch.

Lu He said, "I can buy it myself, I don't need Fei Ming's money."

Everyone else has contributed their votes, so she can just pay for one herself.

Actually, Lu He has a new watch, but she hasn't been willing to wear it. Last time, Aunt Yu even bought her one and mailed it to her in Beijing.

This was what touched her the most; the watch cost over a hundred yuan, which was really expensive, equivalent to several months of Lu He's salary.

"No, I'll buy it for you." Xu Feiming couldn't let a girl pay for it herself.

Today is a day to commemorate, he wants to buy two, a couple's set.

Upon reaching the counter, I saw an exquisite brown-yellow watch through the white, transparent glass.

"Comrade, could you please show us a pair to try? We're planning to buy a pair," Xu Feiming said to the clerk, pointing to the watches inside.

The teller smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, just a moment."

Take it out and put it on the counter.

"Shall I try it on?" Xu Feiming took out the smaller women's watch and put it on Lu He's wrist.

Lu He generously extended his hand for him to put it on.

She smiled throughout, her eyes fixed on Xu Feiming as he intently observed her putting on her watch.

"Alright, how does it feel?" Xu Feiming asked earnestly.

Lu He moved his wrist to test the feel.

"Okay, sure." Lu He nodded, looked at Xu Feiming without any shyness, and took the other watch, saying, "I'll put it on for you."

Exchanging gifts is called reciprocity.

Xu Feiming was also very happy, watching Lu He put the watch on her wrist.

The teller could tell from their appearance that the two were dating.

"Are you buying a watch for your wedding? You two seem to have a great relationship!" the sales clerk said with envy.

She's been working here for so long, and there are still people exchanging watches in front of her.