After waiting for a while, I saw Bai Xia coming out to clean the table of the guests who had just left.
Looking at her busy back, Gu Minglin felt a pang of heartache for no reason.
How can such a thin girl be so capable? She must be so tired.
Gu Minglin discovered that he fell in love with Bai Xia by accident.
He was busy in the laboratory until very late that day, and on his way back he happened to meet Bai Xia who was getting off work. She was carrying two heavy-looking buckets by herself, and it was very tiring, but she did not give up.
Gu Minglin is a person with an indifferent personality, but that day he suddenly helped Bai Xia for some unknown reason. He could not forget the smile Bai Xia gave him.
Later, when he got to know her privately, he realized how difficult her life was.
In order to see her, Gu Minglin often ate at the restaurant where she worked.
He didn't know whether Bai Xia was happy to see him, but he was happy.
Bai Xia looked at Gu Minglin, who was alone, and said with a smile, "Senior."
Gu Minglin nodded: "Let's sit down and eat together. I had a friend scheduled today, but he didn't come, and I ordered too much."
Bai Xia looked at the food on the table, which was obviously enough for two people.
"Senior, this might not be a good idea."
Gu Minglin knew that Bai Xia's money was all used to treat her father's illness, and she usually had no chance to eat anything good.
It was already past dinner time, and Gu Minglin guessed that Bai Xia hadn't eaten yet.
Of course, there are no so-called friends today, Gu Minglin was just talking nonsense.
"It's not bad. It would be a waste if I can't finish it. I can't take it back to the lab. Sit down and eat it together. Just consider it a favor, okay?"
Bai Xia was persuaded. She came from a poor family and couldn't stand waste.
Gu Minglin looked at the girl sitting opposite him and felt very satisfied.
Although the girl's clothes were all patched, her eyes were always bright and lively, allowing people to see into her heart at a glance.
The three sons born in the same year have completely different temperaments. Gu Minglin is the type who becomes more introverted as he grows older.
In Bai Xia's eyes, Gu Minglin is the image of a graceful and elegant gentleman.
Gu Minglin is a well-known figure in the school, and Bai Xia has also heard of him.
They said he was an excellent student, very handsome, and his family was very rich.
A gifted child like this was not something she could dream of, so Bai Xia silently suppressed her feelings.
Senior Gu doesn’t have any girls he’s close to in school, and I’ve never heard that he has a girlfriend. It sounds amazing that someone like me can know such a person.
After dinner, Gu Minglin returned to the laboratory. In the evening, he waited for Bai Xia to get off work at the store door.
"Senior Gu, why are you here?"
"We happened to be passing by, would you like to go together?"
"Okay." Bai Xia was going to the hospital to take care of her father in the evening. Gu Minglin was currently doing an internship at the same hospital where her father was hospitalized, so the two of them were going the same way.
They had walked this together before, so Bai Xia didn't think much about it.
On the way, Gu Minglin was thinking in his mind.
"Bai Xia, I want to tell you about my family situation."
"Huh?" Bai Xia didn't react for a moment.
"My parents gave birth to three of us brothers. My eldest brother and I are twins. My father is a soldier and my mother is a businesswoman. They are both very open-minded and will not make things difficult for their daughter-in-law."
Bai Xia: “…”
"So," Gu Minglin said in a gentle voice, "Would you like to consider being my girlfriend?"
Bai Xia was shocked.
She never thought that Gu Minglin would confess his love to her. How could such a good man like her?
"Senior Gu, do you like me?" Bai Xia asked uncertainly.
"Yes, I like you. Do you like me?" Gu Minglin looked at Bai Xia tenderly behind his glasses, making her cheeks hot.
"I...how can I be worthy of your love?" Bai Xia lowered his head with some inferiority.
"Xia Xia, you're fine." Gu Minglin said firmly.
Xia Xia, only her father would call her that intimately.
"No rush, please consider me, okay?" Gu Minglin didn't want to force her, he wanted her to be with him willingly.
Bai Xia hesitated for a moment and said uncertainly, "Senior, I, my family is very poor, and my father is still sick, as you know, I..."
"Xia Xia, look up and look at me." Gu Minglin's firm and gentle voice sounded.
"I like you, the way a man likes a woman, just because you are Bai Xia, not because of anything else. There are many poor people in this world, and I don't feel pity for you. Being with me is only about your heart."
"So Xia Xia, do you have me in your heart?"
When Gu Minglin said this, he was trembling without even noticing it.
Bai Xia was silent for a moment, then replied, "Okay."
"What did you say?"
"I agree."
Bai Xia's smile was bright, just like her personality.
Gu Minglin hugged her excitedly. Bai Xia was in his arms and smelled the pleasant scent on him, feeling at ease.
Since he likes her too, she might as well give it a try. Even if there is no good ending in the end, she will never regret it.
Gu Minglin was on the night shift tonight, so he went out to buy three servings of wontons and some side dishes, and also brought one for Mr. Bai.
The ward was much colder at night than during the day, so Gu Minglin gave his coat to Bai Xia.
"It's cold, you're wearing too little."
"Give it to me, what will you wear?"
"Why, do you feel sorry for me?" Gu Minglin teased her deliberately.
"No way!" Bai Xia said stubbornly.
"Don't worry, I have clothes in my office. I won't catch a cold."
When Gu Minglin held Bai Xia's hand, he discovered that there was a thick layer of calluses on her hands.
Gu Minglin felt so distressed that such a young girl had such thick calluses.
But if he gave her the money directly, this girl would definitely not take it. He knew that Bai Xia's self-esteem was stronger than anyone else's.
But...isn't my mother a businesswoman?
Gu Minglin had an idea in mind.
When it was the weekend, Gu Minglin went home to see Zhou Suisui.
"Mom, does your company have a branch near our school?" Gu Minglin knew that his mother's clothing store had many branches.
Zhou Suisui replied, "I think there is one, right at the intersection of your school. What's the matter?"
"Mom, I want to introduce an employee to you and use the back door, is that okay?" Gu Minglin said with a smile.
Zhou Suisui became interested as soon as he heard it, because his second son had never experienced such a moment before.
"What's up, son? Are you in love?"
Gu Minglin felt helpless when he saw his naughty mother.
But he didn't want to hide it from his mother, so he told her.
"She is my girlfriend. She is a nice person and can endure hardships. My mother won't lose money if I hire her." Gu Minglin said with a smile.
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