Chapter 158 Confession
The blind date was over. Despite a few hiccups, Wen Le felt good to be free from the constant pressure from his elders to get married. His mood improved, and he even managed to complete a small portion of the experiment. When Teacher Hu found out, he couldn't help but think: If I'd known this would happen, I should have arranged a blind date for this kid long ago. Maybe the experiment would be finished by now.
The experiments Wen Le and his team were conducting were crucial to the military and the empire, and no mistakes could be made. With the entire empire's leadership keeping an eye on their lab, the pressure on those involved in drug development was immense. As the actual owner of the lab, Wen Le was under immense pressure.
As Wen Le's teacher, Mr. Hu was worried, even though he didn't say it. He was afraid his young apprentice would suddenly collapse under the pressure. This kind of thing had happened before, and in the end, a good person would be ruined. To say it wasn't a pity would be a lie.
Now that Wen Le's experiment has made progress, Teacher Hu is happier than anyone else.
As for the incident where the blind date failed and he was scolded instead, Teacher Hu didn't elaborate on it. He just mentioned it vaguely, saying that it happened that the other party was in a bad mood, and Wen Le became the unlucky punching bag.
Wen Le listened to it and didn't take it seriously. He was just an insignificant person they hadn't even met, and nothing else mattered more than the experiment. Teacher Hu saw that he was in a good mood, and the psychologist's assessment of his mental health was also positive. At least on the surface, there seemed to be no major problems, so Teacher Hu felt a little relieved.
Men, after all, must endure certain pressures and experiences to grow. Those untouched, greenhouse flowers can only be admired. That's why Teacher Hu rarely offers help, often leaving Wen Le to figure things out on his own. This time, too, he let go without a second thought, simply saying hello to his apprentice and returning to his own tasks. His effortless style is completely different from other hands-on teachers.
As for Wen Le… he'd long been accustomed to it, and didn't think a teacher had to stay by his side to teach him step by step. He'd always been used to doing things on his own. Besides, if he really let the teacher interfere with everything, even if the experiment was successful, he wouldn't feel any sense of accomplishment.
The only thing Wen Le found strange was Jin Damiao's excessive attentiveness. How attentive was he? For example, someone who was usually so lazy they wouldn't even help someone if they fell down suddenly became diligent, not only helping him with chores but also bringing him food. It seemed strange no matter how one looked at it.
You know, this guy is usually very diligent except when asking for pocket money. He would be lazy if he could, and would never sit if he could lie down. Such a lazy guy suddenly became diligent. Wen Le couldn't help but wonder if this guy had gotten into trouble again behind his back. You can't blame him for thinking too much, it was really a bit suspicious.
"Did you get into trouble outside?" Wen Le finally couldn't help but ask.
As the saying goes, a quiet child is always up to something. And as the saying goes, a naughty child who suddenly becomes sensible is either already in trouble or on the way to getting into trouble. In Wen Le's eyes, Jin Damiao was a typical example of an older naughty child. He was convinced that he had reformed and suddenly become sensible, but he probably didn't believe it himself.
Wen Le's words made Jin Damiao's face turn black, and he shouted, "Can't I suddenly have a change of heart and do something for you?" Why did he say that he was in trouble right away? This was a slander against him.
Wen Le paused when he heard this and asked tentatively, "How much money are you short of?" What did the naughty kid buy that made him so short of money?
Jin Cancan's face was so dark it was unbearable to look at. He slammed the lunch box on the table with a loud bang, gnashed his teeth and said, "Wen Le, you are a pig!" Then he stormed off. Wen Le was left bewildered. What was going on lately? Why did everyone scold him? Was he really that hateful?
Is this kid going through his rebellious phase? While this kid is usually pretty out of character, this is the first time he's cursed. Should I consult an expert on adolescent psychology online and ask them how to deal with a rebellious kid?
Wen Le pondered the matter for a long time, but couldn't figure it out. So he decided to video chat with his friend Li Zhenzhen to ask for her advice. Ever since this girl came to the capital to attend school, her parents, perhaps feeling lonely, had given her a younger brother. This naughty child was at that age where everyone hated cats and dogs, and was particularly annoying. Li Zhenzhen was able to subdue this little devil, which showed she had some skills.
Li Zhenzhen wasn't busy, so she answered the call almost immediately. Wen Le told his friends about Jin Cancan's unusual behavior, concluding, "Do you think there's something wrong with him?" This kid was probably up to no good, and who knows where he was waiting. He thought that just helping him with food would make him let down his guard? He was dreaming!
Li Zhenzhen looked at Wen Le speechlessly: "Now I finally understand why the girls around me say that you should never look for a science guy when looking for a boyfriend. There must be a reason why you have been single for so long." Who can stand this kind of straight man? What's the point of throwing a wink at a blind man?
Even a straightforward woman like Lily could see through Jin Da Miao's naked intentions, yet Wen Le, the person involved, was completely oblivious and continued to treat him like a child. Only the cat could remain calm; if it were her, she would have exploded long ago. If Fatty Xu had been as stubborn as Wen Le, she would have killed him. Thinking of this, Li Zhenzhen suddenly felt a sense of relief.
Wen Le was also speechless. How could this discussion about the naughty child be linked to his singleness? What's wrong with being single? Why are all of them discriminating against him? Singles have human rights, too!
Li Zhenzhen couldn't help it and tried to test him: "Haven't you thought about other things? A boy suddenly being attentive could be due to other reasons." After a pause, she decided to enlighten Wen Le, "Let me give you an example. If you meet someone you like in the future, will you try your best to be nice to him?" When pursuing someone you like, it can never be too attentive, right?
This has been explained clearly enough. If Wen Le still doesn't understand, then... there's nothing she can do.
Wen Le wasn't stupid. Li Zhenzhen had explained it so clearly, and if he didn't understand, then these past few decades would have been wasted. It was because he understood that he was even angrier, his expression unbearable. He treated her like a child, but she was thinking... no matter how he thought about it, it didn't make him happy.
Li Zhenzhen looked at her friend with some sympathy. This was indeed a heartbreaking thing. However, thinking of Jin Damiao, she became interested again and was really looking forward to the final result.
Wen Le didn't feel like chatting with his friends anymore, so he said a few words quickly and ended the video.
After being enlightened by Li Zhenzhen, Wen Le felt uncomfortable when he saw Jin Damiao again, and he felt as if his worldview had been shattered and reshaped. Jin Cancan was so frightened by his gaze that he couldn't help but touch his face: "Is there something on my face?" Why was he looking at him like that?
"No." Wen Le was in a complicated mood. He didn't want to see him for the time being, and he was also afraid that if he thought too much, it would be embarrassing. So he simply sent Jin Cancan to do something else to make the situation disappear.
After hiding for a few days, Jin Cancan finally realized something was amiss with Wen Le. Instead of going to the person involved, he sent a message to Lily and the others, gathering information about the situation. Then, after analyzing the situation, he could basically figure out what was going on. Knowing why Wen Le was avoiding him, Jin Cancan rubbed his chin and thought for a moment, deciding to confront Wen Le. Rather than wasting time on someone avoiding him, it was better to just deliver a drastic measure and force them to face reality.
Jin Cancan thought so and did so. He blocked Wen Le in the dormitory and said bluntly: "Let's talk outside."
Wen Le's eyes were a little evasive: "Let's talk about it later. I have to go to work now. It would be bad if I was late." As he said that, he was about to walk past Jin Damiao and prepare to go out.
At this point, Jin Cancan couldn't possibly let him go. She turned around and slammed the door shut, as if to say she wouldn't let him go until she had a clear understanding. Wen Le suddenly felt a headache. He knew the temper of the child he had raised best. If he got really stubborn, even eight horses couldn't pull him back. He had no choice but to swallow his anger and said, "Go ahead." Let's see what you can say today.
Wen Le originally thought that someone would hesitate and organize their words, but he didn't expect that person to be so tactful and just drop a bombshell that stunned Wen Le: "I like you."
At this moment, Wen Le's mind was filled with the roar of thousands of mythical beasts galloping past. Although he had a premonition, he still couldn't believe his ears: "What did you say?"
Jin Cancan repeated it again. Seeing that Wen Le was about to lose his temper, he quickly said, "Just listen to me."
"First of all, I want to make it clear that I'm serious. I'm very clear that my feelings aren't just about growing up with you and mistaking dependence for love. Don't rush to reject me. Think about it: when I just confessed my feelings to you, did you feel disgusted? Or annoyed? If it was someone else who just confessed my feelings to you, imagine how you would feel?"
Wen Le thought about it seriously. It seemed that apart from being a little panicked, he didn't feel any other rejection. Now imagine another man confessing to him like this... Ugh! He couldn't even think about it. His scalp was numb and goosebumps were falling all over the floor.
Jin Cancan had been carefully observing Wen Le's expression. Seeing that he didn't show any signs of disgust, her heart suddenly fell back to its place, and she secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Not rejecting someone meant there was hope, so she pressed the issue, "I don't think you're opposed to my feelings. If that's the case, why don't we give it a try? I know you can't accept it yet. After all, we grew up together, but there are many childhood sweethearts, and there aren't many just the two of us."
"Look, you treat Lily and the others equally, but why do you treat me like a child? This is very unfair to me. I'm not asking you to agree right now. You can think it over carefully."
After saying this, Jin Cancan was afraid that Wen Le would refuse: "It's almost time to go to work, let's go quickly, otherwise we will be late." After saying this, she quickly opened the door and slipped away.
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