Gu Li tapped the desktop with her finger. "Of course, Jiang Xu."

This time, the dressing change process was much smoother, and it was completed quickly. As Jiang Xu gently patted the gauze in place as usual, the dressing change was finished.

Jiang Xu withdrew his hand and packed his things. "In a few more days you won't need the gauze anymore. Congratulations, Comrade Gu Li, you're about to end your life as a patient."

Gu Li looked at Jiang Xu's hand, the hand that had just carefully changed his bandage. He felt that he should have asked Jiang Xu for help even to change the bandage; it just didn't feel right to do it himself, and he felt like he was losing out.

Gu Li was a little slow to react. When Jiang Xu looked over without getting a response, Gu Li spoke up, "Congratulations, congratulations! You've also finished being a temporary worker changing dressings."

Jiang Xu spread his hands out in front of Gu Li, "Let's settle the hourly rate for the temporary workers."

Gu Li thought for a moment and took Jiang Xu's hand, "Let's have a friend's price."

Jiang Xu glanced at Gu Li. The off-white pajamas seemed to seal Gu Li away, making him look a little more obedient. "I'll take care of everything in one go."

Gu Li looked into Jiang Xu's eyes, "Could you at least wrap it up a bit when you change the gauze?"

Jiang Xu: "Then let's add one more time, that's at a different price."

Gu Li, "A fixed price?"

"Of course." Jiang Xu glanced at the back of Gu Li's hand resting on his. "How is it?"

Gu Li smiled and raised his hand. Just as Jiang Xu thought he was about to take his hand away, Gu Li gently clapped his hands with Jiang Xu. "Of course, Brother Xu." After he finished speaking, he looked at Jiang Xu, and then his lips moved twice without making a sound, but Jiang Xu could clearly see the shape of his lips.

Gu Li said, "Brother Xu."

Jiang Xu thought that it was the perfect time to hand the red box over to its owner.

At that very moment, the clock struck two in the afternoon, and Jiang Xu said to the person sitting on the sofa, "Wait for me."

The hour is a time that is easy to remember and worth recalling in the future.

Gu Li looked at the antique clock, watching the second hand slowly turn, second by second, and wondered how many minutes it would take for Jiang Xu to return—two minutes, three minutes, or perhaps five minutes?

However, Jiang Xu told him that the other party returned in less than a minute.

Gu Li watched Jiang Xu walk towards him, his mind caught between clarity and confusion. "I haven't even started waiting yet, why are you back already?" As he finished speaking, he glanced at the clock; exactly one minute had passed.

Jiang Xu sat down next to Gu Li. "I came back so quickly so you wouldn't have to wait."

Gu Li said, "That's so nice," as if afraid Jiang Xu might misunderstand, "You're so nice, Jiang Xu." His voice was soft, like a sponge in the sunlight, with a hint of moisture in its pores, very gentle.

Jiang Xu looked at him and a gentle smile appeared in his eyes. His deep black pupils were as bright and clear as pearls. He smiled at Gu Li in the sunlight and said, "I can do even better." He looked into Gu Li's eyes and said, "You're just sleepy after eating."

Gu Li looked at Jiang Xu. He was very clear-headed and could see Jiang Xu's appearance clearly. "Not sleepy? How can you be sleepy after eating? I would be a pig."

Jiang Xu's smile rippled like water. "Isn't that right? Then you must be the little red elephant."

Gu Li subconsciously began, "Little Red, Little Elephant, it's Little Red Elephant..." His tone rose, revealing a touch of childishness, "You should sing a couple of lines too."

Jiang Xu shook his head, "No, one person with a childlike heart is enough."

Gu Li: "I think you've had enough."

Sunlight streamed down, and Jiang Xu, seeing Gu Li remain silent but maintain his smile, said, "Close your eyes for a moment."

Gu Li blinked, then closed her eyes, her eyelashes fluttering with her breath. "What have you prepared? My expectations are through the roof."

Jiang Xu looked at the person's face in front of him, sketched it slightly, and then pulled out one of Gu Li's hands, slowly spreading his five fingers apart.

Gu Li cooperated readily, moving in a relaxed manner along with Jiang Xu.

Jiang Xu gently placed the mahogany box into Gu Li's palm. "Then I hope I won't disappoint you." He tapped Gu Li's fingertip. "Open your eyes and take a look."

Jiang Xu's fingertips were warm, and Gu Li felt them more and more clearly with his eyes closed. Then he opened his eyes and looked at Jiang Xu first. "Not disappointed, quite satisfied."

Jiang Xu and Gu Li looked at each other. "You're really something. I'm quite satisfied with you too, but we're talking about something else now."

Gu Li looked down at the mahogany box in his hand. "You have to be satisfied with the person first before you'll be satisfied with the item." He finished speaking and looked at the box carefully. "Then I'll open it now."

Jiang Xu said, "I hope your expression later will be genuine, not just an act."

Gu Li's tone became serious. "How could that be?" He looked up at Jiang Xu. "I really did open it."

Jiang Xu nodded, "Did I send too few? One isn't enough for you to open. I'll send two more next time."

Gu Li said, “Do you think I’m opening a blind box?” He felt a tickle in his throat after he finished speaking, swallowed, and his Adam’s apple bobbed. “But you know what, I’m quite nervous, Jiang Xu.”

As Gu Li finished speaking, he opened the box and carefully examined its contents.

My first impression was that it was exquisite, very exquisite.

It was a necklace, with small white jade beads interspersed with delicate cord to form a chain. The pendant at the bottom was carved, with alternating red and white hues, and a small pink diamond encircling the center.

Gu Li gently lifted the pendant with her fingers, and the sunlight shone on it just right, causing the pink diamond to refract a captivating sparkle.

The necklace is both soft and striking.

"Jiang Xu!" Gu Li's voice suddenly rang out. He looked up at Jiang Xu, his eyes serious and filled with a bright smile. "I love it so much." He thought for a moment and continued, "How should I put it? If I wear a necklace in the future, it will definitely be this one."

Jiang Xu sensed the genuine emotion in Gu Li's eyes and words. He knew that Gu Li truly liked it, which was good. "What if I give her another necklace later?"

Gu Li, “Huh?” He paused for a moment and then said, “Then send some more that can be matched together. I’ll take them with me. That’s giving me face, isn’t it?”

Jiang Xu laughed, "You're really giving me face, Brother Li." His voice carried a hint of teasing, but more so, a relaxed smile.

Gu Li glanced at Jiang Xu, then at the necklace lying in the box in her hand. "It's a pity that I can't give you a matching necklace that I gave you before."

Jiang Xu: "It's no pity. I think it would be difficult for me to give away another one that matches this one."

Gu Li nodded, "That's quite a coincidence." The more he looked at it, the more unique it seemed and the happier he felt. "Which store did you buy this from? I've never seen this style before."

Jiang Xu: "It wasn't bought."

Gu Li asked, looking at the pendant. "No wonder, a genius's work is truly extraordinary."

Jiang Xu looked at the necklace in the box. "I guess so."

Gu Li looked at Jiang Xu, "Why is it considered?"