Chapter 28 "Kiss me again."
Old Jiang paused thoughtfully, looking at the tall, handsome young man in front of him—whose head would almost touch the roof beam if he were any taller—and said, "I see... quite a robust young man."
The old master craftsman sighed regretfully as he spoke.
Guan Yue: "......"
At this moment, Yang Qiu, the teacher's wife, came out of the kitchen with a cup of tea: "Please sit down, please sit down. There's no reason to chat while standing."
The two were invited to sit on the sofa.
During this time, Pei Xiyou secretly glanced at the man beside her.
The man was also looking at him, his eyes cold and moist.
Like the damp, rainy season in autumn.
"I wonder what Dr. Guan likes to drink; we only have green tea at home," Yang Qiu said with a smile, then began to sized up the handsome young man in the turtleneck. "I just heard... that you're feeling a bit weak? I know a traditional Chinese medicine doctor..."
Knowing he was in the wrong, the capybara jumped in and said, "Oh...it's nothing, just a minor ailment, it's already being treated."
"That's good." Old Jiang sat down on another single sofa. "Is Dr. Guan at the Second Municipal Hospital?"
The man sat up straight and replied, "Yes, the general surgery department of the Second Municipal Hospital."
Old Jiang: "Attending physician?"
Guan Yue: "Yes."
Old Jiang nodded: "That's good. Where are your parents? Are they in He City? We can have dinner together another day."
“They used to live in He City, but they were transferred to other jobs and are now retired. They’re in their hometown, and we’ll have the opportunity to bring them here,” Guan Yue answered one by one.
Old Jiang wanted to ask more questions, but Yang Qiu interrupted him: "Stop investigating the household registration here, come help in the kitchen."
Guan Yue was about to get up: "Let's help."
"No need, you're all unnecessary. Just sit and wait for food with Xiaoqi," Yang Qiu quickly stopped him, waving his hand. "Old man, come here."
Old Jiang stood up with a smile: "Please sit for a while, the food will be ready soon."
The elderly couple entered the kitchen one after the other.
Guan Yue hesitated for a moment before sitting down again. The capybara next to him grabbed a handful of sunflower seeds for him: "These are creamy, they're delicious."
The man lowered his eyes, then turned his dark, brooding gaze to the young man.
The capybara felt a little uneasy under their gaze: "Hmm...don't you like cream? Then...salt and pepper?"
Guan Yue: "......"
Pei Xi grabbed another handful of melon seeds.
"I'm weak, can I eat sunflower seeds?" The man raised his thick eyebrows slightly.
The capybara was taken aback; he thought the matter was over.
"I......"
Guan Yue: "So, my image in Teacher Pei's eyes was that of a weak person."
The little capybara shook its head, looking somewhat eager but also afraid of disturbing the people in the kitchen, and whispered, "No...no."
"The food is ready, you two come to the table quickly." Old Jiang came out as if he had been saved by a savior, carrying two plates of food.
"They're here." Pei Qi breathed a sigh of relief and tugged at the man's sleeve. "Let's eat first."
Guan Yue got up to cooperate, and the two sat down at the table together.
The dishes on the table were plentiful, including Pei Xi's favorites and several spicy dishes.
Yang Qiu handed over the bowl and chopsticks: "Xiao Qi said you like spicy food, so I made less. Try it and see if it's good."
"It looks delicious, Master's wife is too modest." Guan Yue took the bowl and chopsticks.
The capybara said he likes spicy food.
Will this naughty capybara still remember this?
A slight smile curved the corners of the man's lips.
Yang Qiu: "Eat more, don't be shy."
Pei Xi loved Yang Qiu's braised pork the most, and she ate her rice without any hesitation.
Guan Yue: "You like braised pork?"
All he knew was that the capybara liked to eat braised chicken with potatoes and various fruits rich in Vitamin C.
"If you like what your teacher's wife makes, you should try it. It's really just as good as what you get in a restaurant." Pei Qi also put a large piece of glistening meat on his plate.
The man picked up a piece of meat from the bowl, tasted it, and said, "It's delicious. Do you have a secret recipe, Master's wife?"
Pei Qi had a mouthful of green vegetables in his mouth when he heard Guan Yue also call Yang Qiu "Teacher's Wife," and the rhythm of his chewing suddenly stopped.
"There's no secret recipe, I just add some spices and a little sugar when it's done cooking." Yang Qiu pushed the plate of braised pork towards the two of them, "If you like it, have more."
Old Jiang also urged them on, but still didn't forget to gather intelligence: "Eat more... Xiao Guan, do you usually cook?"
"Yes, Dr. Guan's braised chicken with potatoes is especially delicious," the little capybara answered quickly, holding its rice bowl.
Chiang Kai-shek: "You've tried it."
Pei Xi: "I eat it every day. When Master and Mistress come to our house, I'll make it for you two to try."
Hearing this, Yang Qiu couldn't help but ask, "You... live together?"
Pei Qi then realized that her words made it seem like she and Dr. Guan were a little too close.
"Um...no, it's just that sometimes I go to his house to eat," the young man explained sheepishly.
The man beside her didn't reply, but nodded slightly.
Yang Qiu smiled and didn't ask any further questions: "I see... Please eat, don't be shy."
After a hearty meal, Old Jiang led his young apprentice into the study, saying he had recently acquired several ancient books on restoration techniques. Guan Yue, meanwhile, was helping Yang Qiu clear the dishes.
Yang Qiu, wearing an apron, was washing dishes by the sink: "Don't be shy, Xiao Guan. You can sit down and watch TV."
"It's nothing." Guan Yue cleaned the table, rolled up his sleeves, and walked into the kitchen. "I'll wash it; you've been busy all day."
"I'll do it, I'll do it." The sound of running water filled the air, and the woman's gentle, water-like gaze fell upon the tall man before her. "Although I'm not related to Xiaoqi by blood, I genuinely love this child, and I've watched him graduate, get a job, and now find a partner..."
Yang Qiu sighed and continued, "Xiao Qi is a very good-natured child. His master and I are always worried that he will be bullied, so after we found out that he had a girlfriend, we have been wanting to meet her. Today, his master asked a lot of questions, so Xiao Guan, don't take it too seriously."
Guan Yue nodded and listened attentively: "I understand that you and Master care about Xiao Qi."
He doesn't actually mind being questioned or interrogated at all.
This at least proves that before he appeared, someone cared about and protected that bad capybara.
“Xiaoqi is a very good child, and he is very sincere. He suffered a lot when he was young, and I feel sorry for him, so... Xiao Guan..." The woman turned off the tap, turned slightly to the man beside her, and said solemnly, “I hope you can treat him sincerely as well.”
"Definitely, Aunt Yang." Guan Yue nodded, a slight smile curving her lips.
Yang Qiu: "That's good, that's good..."
Pei Xi carried several ancient books out of the study, and the group sat in the living room for a while longer.
Until Guan Yue answered a call from the hospital.
After hanging up hastily, the man stood up anxiously: "There's an emergency surgery coming in, I have to go back to the hospital, sorry..."
Old Jiang also hurriedly got up to see the guest off: "Go quickly, the surgery is important, be careful on the road, Xiao Guan."
The man nodded, his gaze falling on the capybara beside him.
"Hmm... You go ahead, I'll take the subway back later." Pei Qi also got up to see him off, "I'll see you off, Master, you don't need to move."
After exchanging pleasantries and saying goodbye, Pei Qi escorted the man to the door.
Guan Yue: "It will take about three hours, or you can wait here and I will come to pick you up."
"No need, I'll go back by myself later." The capybara shook its head. "Be careful on your way."
Guan Yue lowered his eyes slightly: "Oh, I'm leaving."
After the man left, Pei Xi didn't stay any longer and took a few ancient books onto the subway.
Before leaving, his master told him, "Xiao Guan is good, but you should spend more time with him and don't rush into anything..."
Pei Qi was staring blankly at the handrail on the subway.
If he were to tell his mentor that the marriage certificate he and Dr. Guan received is practically worthless...
The phone in my pocket vibrated twice.
Chef Guan: [Have you gone back yet?]
Chef Guan: [Another emergency case has arrived; it probably won't be over until tonight.]
Seven; [Okay, I'm already on the subway.]
Seven: [Thank you, Dr. Guan.]
Seven: [Image of a kitten massaging its leg.]
Chef Guan: [Come back and give me a good pounding.]
Pei Xi: "..."
This is just an emoji.
Okay, he went to find videos to study how to do it.
The man didn't come back that night, nor did he send any messages. Pei Xi figured he was probably still on the operating table, so she started preparing dinner in the kitchen by herself.
Although his cooking skills are only so-so, he can still cook the dishes properly.
So he rummaged through the refrigerator for some ingredients and made a few dishes that were just average in appearance, taste and aroma.
He was just taking off his apron, preparing to call Dr. Guan.
Jiang Shulin called first.
The moment it saw the incoming call notification, the little capybara's ears drooped down.
"Hello, Mom..."
The woman's voice on the phone was unusually gentle: "Xiao Qi..."
The wind was howling outside the window.
Old Jiang was wrong. The temperature didn't rise today; instead, the wind brought a touch of autumn chill.
When Guan Yue returned, the food on the table was a bit cold, but there was no sign that anyone had touched it, and the capybara was not in the living room either.
The man searched around and finally knocked on the tightly closed bedroom door.
"Knock knock".
"Knock knock".
About five or six seconds later, the door was reluctantly opened.
The capybara slowly lifted the door a crack, as if deliberately putting on a spirited look: "You're back."
Guan Yue frowned slightly: "Hmm, you're asleep?"
"Oh, I was a little sleepy just now." Pei Xi couldn't lie, so she could only lower her head. "I made a few dishes, but they might be cold. I'll go heat them up."
The little capybara was talking, trying to slip away quietly.
Suddenly, his wrist was grabbed by a powerful force.
The man leaned down, his burning gaze seemingly piercing through the capybara's already crumbling facade: "You're so sleepy your eyes are bloodshot?"
Pei Qi felt her eyes start to hurt again, and her vision blurred with tears.
Guan Yue bent down even lower, his tall figure enveloping the capybara in his shadow, and asked gently, "Pei Qi, what's wrong?"
Pei Xi suddenly felt a softening in her heart, and then raised her wet eyes to meet the man's eyes hidden behind his glasses.
Remembering that Dr. Guan had previously mentioned that physical contact with one's partner could help relax the mind, and that he had helped Dr. Guan "recharge" back then, it wouldn't be unreasonable for him to make the same request now, would it?
The capybara spoke, its voice muffled and nasal: "Dr. Guan."
Guan Yue: "Hmm?"
Pei Xi: "Can I hug you?"
Then, very softly, she added, her watery eyes brimming with tears, "If you can, kiss me again. I'm a little unhappy."
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